Just picked up Alfa Romeo Giulia QV VBM

[The H is Silent]

Originally Posted by rkmm3

Just picked up my Alfa

Currently own:

E90 M3 ZCP 6MT AW Slicktop
E46 M3 6MT CB

Other options i was considering:

F80 M3 ZCP
C63s AMG
ATS-V
GTR(not in the same class up but it was on the list)

IF i had i got with any of the other, i would have been disappointed for sure.
Not bc of the other cars being disappointing, but this one is just amazing.

Let me be clear - no love lost for BMW but new found love for the Alfa Romeo.

Sorry if posting in wrong section

Congrats! I'm surprised how much I like the black both in the pictures and in person. I almost bought the same color combo today from my local dealer until they told me about their "market adjustment"...

Quite jealous right now, but I'll live vicariously through you Hope you're getting a good amount of seat time!

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by rkmm3

Thank you! In person, it'll grow on you a lot faster!

Thank you!

I had a few options but they were pre-selected by alfa romeo.

78k with all options i got.

I will as soon as i free up some time!

here is one my friend took

I will post a bit later, i gotta get back to work lol! I will def give input a bit later


Thanks everyone for your responses! im super excited!

So, 78k... what was the actual window sticker MSRP?

[rkmm3]

Originally Posted by The H is Silent

Congrats! I'm surprised how much I like the black both in the pictures and in person. I almost bought the same color combo today from my local dealer until they told me about their "market adjustment"...

Quite jealous right now, but I'll live vicariously through you Hope you're getting a good amount of seat time!

Thank you sir! Yeah i didnt think i'd like the black, its almost a very dark grey.

There was no mark up on mine, thankfully. i would have been pretty upset after waiting on that list for a year and change. Im trying to get all the seat time i can! Still learning the car!

Originally Posted by Who's on first

So, 78k... what was the actual window sticker MSRP?

LOL .... subtract $80.00 from that number($78K) and you'll have your number

[RobbyMack]

Nice ride OP. Can't wait to see a few around town and take a drive in one (hopefully) at some point.

[rkmm3]

Originally Posted by RobbyMack

Nice ride OP. Can't wait to see a few around town and take a drive in one (hopefully) at some point.

Thanks bud!

Definitely worth a drive at the least, i def want to see a comparison of someone who daily's the F80 vs this thing. They're very similar in some cases. Lookin forward to some feedback there!

450mi so far! lol

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by rkmm3

Thank you sir! Yeah i didnt think i'd like the black, its almost a very dark grey.

There was no mark up on mine, thankfully. i would have been pretty upset after waiting on that list for a year and change. Im trying to get all the seat time i can! Still learning the car!

LOL .... subtract $80.00 from that number($78K) and you'll have your number

No "market" adjustment.

Sweet.

[rkmm3]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

No "market" adjustment.

Sweet.

Yessir. I love the car but I wouldn't pay a dime over what I should be paying.

[mc3456]

It's very interesting car, but polarizing in other ways. I welcome it to the arena, but fear that longer term ownership disappointment will be in the cards like most Italian cars. Personally, I prefer the design of the Stelvio better than the Guilia, so I'm likely going to replace my F80 with the Alfa at lease end, providing the reviews are not too negative along the way. Congrat's and keep reporting feedback.

[ando]

Good looking car. Congrats

[MCarRacr07]

So yesterday was a nice day...low 40's but sunny....
decided to do some highway runs to see how she pulled and handled at some speed...please note everything is in KM
DNA Switch: this is Alfa's version of a M button...and it is like Dr. Jekell & Mr. Hyde..
Setting A: this is the lower/economical setting for the car...very docile...not any different than that of the M. doesn't effect steering/braking suspension...it does put the car in a more gas saving mode...but she will still giddy-up when pressed.
Setting N; would equate to Normal driving...again steering, brakes, suspension not effected...exhaust note becomes pronounced on acceleration...car pulls harder, shifts are more pronounced when in manual, less so in full auto..
Setting D: would be dynamic?...here is where it gets interesting...
steering is the same as in all modes, but throttle response is more pronounced...suspension damping can be changed from firm to soft...the exhaust note is just silly when you accelerate...much more forceful than the F80 and deeper..the shifts in both manual or auto are quicker..
in full auto the car never feels out of gear in this mode....in manual it begs to be revv'd...as the car is not broken in yet (148 miles) I did not come anywhere close to redline...
Setting R: which is race comes with a warning in bold red letter...basically telling you this is for a race track..not a good idea on the street...
this is where the Giulia is lacking...when in Race all nanny-features are shut off...period...whereas with the M you can be more selective...
this does not bother me.as I have no intention of really using it on the street..but may be daunting to someone who does this in street driving..

the car accelerates effortlessly...in fact you can be unaware of your speed very easily...as I hit 100km quickly. the sharp steering inspires confidence in the car especially at speed...and the suspension set-up was well done...on some back roads the car never felt big or floaty...def. a very sure footed car...
If I can put some miles on her I will try and get to the NJMP event in April...
That's all for now..
Regards
M

[georgere]

Originally Posted by rkmm3

Just picked up my Alfa

Currently own:

E90 M3 ZCP 6MT AW Slicktop
E46 M3 6MT CB

Other options i was considering:

F80 M3 ZCP
C63s AMG
ATS-V
GTR(not in the same class up but it was on the list)

IF i had i got with any of the other, i would have been disappointed for sure.
Not bc of the other cars being disappointing, but this one is just amazing.

Let me be clear - no love lost for BMW but new found love for the Alfa Romeo.

Sorry if posting in wrong section

What tint % is this?

[jaybird124]

What's the break in period and instruction for the Guilia?

[MCarRacr07]

Originally Posted by jaybird124

What's the break in period and instruction for the Guilia?

1200 miles first service I was told...lets see if others were told differently

[dkhm3]

[QUOTE=MCarRacr07;21133146
Setting R: which is race comes with a warning in bold red letter...basically telling you this is for a race track..not a good idea on the street...
this is where the Giulia is lacking...when in Race all nanny-features are shut off...period...whereas with the M you can be more selective...
this does not bother me.as I have no intention of really using it on the street..but may be daunting to someone who does this in street driving..

Regards
M[/QUOTE]

i recall chris harris' review says that if the abs is activated, the nannies turn themselves back on. -- starting at 6:30

[MCarRacr07]

Originally Posted by dkhm3

i recall chris harris' review says that if the abs is activated, the nannies turn themselves back on. -- starting at 6:30

may or may not be the case...I cannot attest to anything about Race Mode as I have not driven the car with that engaged...but will def. be more thorough as the miles roll up...
Regards
M

[rkmm3]

Originally Posted by ando

Good looking car. Congrats

Thanks!

Originally Posted by MCarRacr07

So yesterday was a nice day...low 40's but sunny....
decided to do some highway runs to see how she pulled and handled at some speed...please note everything is in KM
DNA Switch: this is Alfa's version of a M button...and it is like Dr. Jekell & Mr. Hyde..
M

yeap!

Originally Posted by georgere

What tint % is this?

20% all around.

Originally Posted by MCarRacr07

1200 miles first service I was told...lets see if others were told differently

I was told 500, and oil change at 3500. Giulia forum says 1000mi and vary RPMS. Manual i believe says 1000. hmmmmmm....we need to email Reid.

[XT6Wagon]

The suspension/assist modes bother me, it seems like there is little progression until you hit "race" then it all goes off and stiff.

The new Porsche system they use in the Panamera seems like the best, where not only is there the normal progression in settings but there is a user setting on the knob. Hasn't BMW been doing that too for a while since they got a little crazy with individual settings available in iDrive?

[M3lbournE92]

Originally Posted by MCarRacr07

If I can put some miles on her I will try and get to the NJMP event in April...
M

I may be interested in going to NJMP this year once again, what association do you plan on going with? I went there last year for the first time. I ran my F80 Comp on 275 square bridgestone potenza re-71R (on style 513 staggered) and ran a 1:19 with traffic. Im curious to go again this year and possibly have a little fun with the afla

[MCarRacr07]

Originally Posted by M3lbournE92

I may be interested in going to NJMP this year once again, what association do you plan on going with? I went there last year for the first time. I ran my F80 Comp on 275 square bridgestone potenza re-71R (on style 513 staggered) and ran a 1:19 with traffic. Im curious to go again this year and possibly have a little fun with the afla

it is a CCA event NY Chapter & I want to say DelVal....believe it is April 9th??

[catchm3ifyoucann]

Can any Giulia owner in the tri-state NYC area contact me? Have some questions.

[MCarRacr07]

Originally Posted by catchm3ifyoucann

Can any Giulia owner in the tri-state NYC area contact me? Have some questions.

I'm in NY ask away

[CSanto]

Originally Posted by MCarRacr07

I'm in NY ask away

Where in NY? I'd love to go for a ride in that beast!