Used 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Sexy, Sporty, and Moments of WTF
Greg Dwyer, 07/12/2018
updated 07/15/2021
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Update below original review: I moved into the Alfa Romeo from a Ford Taurus SHO, looking for a car comfortable both on the commute, and on the track with minimal adjustments. The Alfa turns my commute into a day at the track with the precision handling, incredible tire-chirping acceleration, which is especially aggressive when passing. The cost was comparable to the SHO--I ended up at around $35k once all the incentives were included (No trade in.) The fit and finish of this car is amazing. Tight, quiet, luxurious to the touch. Get the glass roof. Without, it seems somewhat looser, more warehouse-y. The trunk room is pure Alfa Romeo "What do you need luggage for?" And things like cup holders are designed for afternoon tea, not a days' worth of coffee in a Yeti. Bigger containers make adjusting some of the controls a little cumbersome. No more so that Alfa has done to themselves. Very frustrating controls for things like the fan motor. It has a rotary control, but it's brain is attached to the dash display, so rotating the fan one turn only "wakes the display" but doesn't do anything for the fan speed. Not the biggest deal, but you wonder why the two different systems to control one item. And when you're in reverse, nothing else can be controlled...radio, temp, etc because the reverse view camera is occupying the display. Like I said, cumbersome. But that's my only complaint. My dealer is awesome--they understand a certain level of service is expected here with Alfa--unlike my ford guys. There is a slight steering wheel rubbing that they are having a time trying to figure out--so until then it's just more volume on the radio (unless I'm backing up!) Update: I am no longer the owner. The little things became big things. Just wasn't the car for me, I guess. The steering wheel rub never got worked out--and only got more pronounced. I had to have the front facia replaced after hitting a rather aggressive pothole, and that experience was awful--from my dealer not being able to even order the piece from the manufacturer for 4 weeks, to it being installed incorrectly, and painted the wrong color. The whole car glistened with the slightest pearl finish in the white from the factory, but the replacement facia was like white-out correction fluid. Then the repaint had drips between the pieces--by this time (A year) the squeaks and rattles that Alfa owners warned me about began to appear. The fan never seemed like it was connected to the vents. Highest blower setting netted almost no air into the cabin. rear passengers told me of the extreme heat coming through the back seat into the cabin, and were frankly soaked with sweat after a road trip. My Hood latches would intermittently unlatch, a problem they could never quite fix, so for a time, I had white race tape across the hood--not the look I was going for. The shop pulled my hood release handle so hard it came off in their hands, and that was never the same. I'm back to a SHO, where the power is more, and handling is less. But I'll just become a better driver.
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Excellent choice
Veloce, 12/02/2017
updated 12/07/2020
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've owned many different luxury sedans, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lancia. The quality of the Alfa Giulia is outstanding, especially in the higher trims with Luxury and Sport packages like mine. Handling is superb, driving pleasure is the best you can expect and everything is well made outside and inside. Alfa has come back stronger then ever and the numerous international awards are confirming it. Many talk about the reliability issue but statistics prove that Alfa does not have more problems then the competitors. I had zero issues so far. 12/05/2010 Update: after 3 years of ownership, not single issue. I replaced rhe 2017 with a 2019 one year ago and it's still the same amazing experience. Well beyond expectations.
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Fun to drive
John S., 07/11/2017
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Amazing power for a 4 cyl........transmission is the best I have ever driven. In dynamic mode,using paddle shift,this car is so much fun to drive.Steering/braking performance is first class. Get "thumbs up"from other drivers every time I go out. Had the car for a month,with zero problems. Was impressed that Alfa Romeo USA called to thank me for my purchase,and gave me phone #to call if I had any issues in the future.
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Totally connecting driver and road
C Roussin, 08/23/2018
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car directly connects me to the road through perfectly balanced handling, excellent power, great brakes. The seats and dash are great art and fit the "driver's car" aesthetic. Love the car. Every BMW, Audi, Mercedes that I drove bored me to death.
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Most enjoyable to drive
Gary, 10/04/2017
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
My first Alfa. Coming from a string of Germans and one boring Asian luxury experience. This is likely the smallest sedan I've owned, yet seems to be sufficiently roomy as a daily driver. The drive is what this car is about. It is so light, responsive, and eager to turn, that I find gravitating toward it much more often rather then 3 other vehicles we have access to. Exterior is ok. Distinctive, without flashy. Interior (mine is red) is stunning even in base model. Base seats are average - should've gone for bolstered versions. Putting mildly eccentric controls aside, including the nagging driver seat which insists on sliding back when car is shut off, the DRIVE is what this thing is all about. I compared RWD to AWD and opted for RWD. It feels significantly lighter and more responsive. Speaking of responsive, the base 4-cyclinder is hugely responsive, especially when engaging 'Dynamic' mode via control knob. The car feels quick for sure and I dare say, border line FAST. Emphasis on the feel, not actual numbers (whatever they are). After wondering about looking for a fun to drive vehicle, this appears to be a perfect choice after the first few weeks.
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