No Alfa Romeo bad talk unless you are an owner or past owner that have experienced it for yourself. I don't care what you heard for read as it's gossip. Got a 21 Stelvio with 91K miles on it as I use it for my daily and have not had one single problem with it. All I've done was oil changes, tires and brakes. Vehicle is very reliable, quick and still turn heads. The 2024 has the new lights and digital dash which gives it a little perk.
I agree it depends on personal experience and you're not the only one I've heard say that they don't cause problems even at close to 100k miles I don't think they are a bullet proof lexus but I don't think they are as bad as people say I'm thinking of getting one in a few years they look and perform well and are one of the few suvs that I kind of like.
I’ve heard of many people switching from German cars to Alfas for their dynamics, even if reliability is questionable. Alfa’s CEO even said recently that their customers didn’t want big screens and even mentioned Mercedes’ EQ screen applications, saying that they will never do something like that and instead will stick to a traditional interior as they do now for all of their newer cars. I respect them greatly for that.
I WISH EVERYONE WOULD STOP WITH THE NONSENSE RELIABILITY CLICHE....HAVE YOU EVER OWNED A GERMAN CAR ??? These cars are BULLET PROOF !! M 3 Subframe Cracks M 5 Rod Bearing Failures 911 IMS Bearing Failures When a German car CRAPS OUT it's "Over Engineered"...when it happens to an Italian car it's "Unreliable"....this isn't 1975 with Alfetta GTs two piece head gaskets !!! ENOUGH WITH THE BS...PEACE OUT DAWGS
Here's another point of view. I've decided to buy mine (Veloce) in 2021. I have no problems with Italian cars reliability, in fact it's the opposite, I've been driving mostly Italian cars for the past 40 years. And because this is a car to keep for as long as possible for those like me that enjoy driving and have a bit of a petrol head mindset. This would probably be the last 100% ICE from the brand ...and one of the last 100% ICE from the industry. Its dynamics are better than many non SUV vehicles due to the engineering behind (full aluminum engine and suspension, body mostly made of aluminum as well, carbon fiber drive shaft, engine seats behind the front axle for 50/50 weight distribution, very direct Ackerman geometry steering, etc.). it's a pleasure to drive, fast or slow. It brings me a smile every single day. This car is that good! My next car will have to be electric or at least hybrid. That's a certainty so, no leasing, no renting, I want this one for as long as possible.
The people who worship Japanese refrigerator-vehicles will not understand Giulia / Stelvio. I owned one for five years and it was the best by far of the many vehicles I've owned. Only sold to go electric and miss the Alfa sport seats, gorgeous paint, superb ride quality and driving dynamics every day. Way better than the Germans.
I'll echo most of the other owners here, I have this car and it's surprisingly well put together and reliable. Handling blows the competition out of the water and despite what looks like a high MSRP, you can get killer deals on these cars.
I have a 2019 Stelvio with only 27,000 miles Love the vehicle no problems once I changed the Battery with an AGM. At 4 1/2 years old I was considering a new one but there is not a whole lot of improvements. I considered the Maserati Grecale, but it was the Stelvio with a few added bells and whistles for 20,000 more and those "Buick Portholes" so I discounted that. The Tonale might have done it but I live and park in a high rise garage and don't have an outlet to plug in at night. After watching the above I am going to keep my 2019 spend a few thousand in maintenance. I also have the Mopar extended warranty for major problems. Thank you Kirk for helping me make a decision.
I get it, it's really nice outside and pretty good inside. But the way car prices are soaring right now, just makes having a reliable vehicle all the more important. Great review Kirk 👏 👌🏾
Also, it looks like this vehicle isn't equipped with the lane-centering feature, which is a $1500 extra package and would include a dedicated button on the steering wheel. Should definitely be standard at this price.
I have been waiting for your review on this. so many are describing this as the best handling. I hope you can get your hands on the guilia and the quadrifoglio versions of these too. non-Japanese car reviews are great so that we can get a "compare, contrast."
The Tonale is great, but it's a segment below the Stelvio and it shows on how they both ride and how isolated we feel from the exterior. The Stelvio is very good at this. Dynamically they don't compare. I'm not talking about acceleration, I'm talking about the way they drive. The Tonale is not built over the Giorgio platform, it doesn't have the superb Stelvio suspension nor its very direct Ackerman steering and, despite being smaller, weighs just as much as one could expect.
So glad to see the spare tyre delete ? I would not know what to do with myself without that bone rattilen woofer while I'm listening to PDADDY waiting for the tow.
@@will.davlin this is the key. Do your oil changes and you will have no problems. The master Mechanic at Alfa told me this is what keeps you running with no problems. He said people that have engine problems is because they go 15k and over without changing the oil.
There is nothing more the seductive than a sensuous Alpha Romeo, other than maybe a Jaguar, or Land Rover. But for one common reason, they all should be LEASED & NEVER BOUGHT! Just don't have it one minute/mile passed the warranty. 🙏
It’s the best driver out there but lackluster interior and infotainment ( why didn’t they use the Ram system ?) Imho 4cyl is an under $50 k vehicle. If u get sunroof they just have a screen cover and you’ll roast in FL
People don't want to buy an Alfa because don't like their US sales network? Ok, I understand that; don't want because the infotainment doesn't match up the competitors? 100% true, I understand even this; They (simply) prefer Bmw or another brand? Totally acceptable; What I cannot understand and be agree instead is this BS (written by people who in 99% of cases never owned an Alfa) who I always read regarding this supposed unreliability: Alfa Romeo never had any reliability problems (not more than any brand, Germans included). I'm tired of reading this sort of "fairy tale" under every Alfa Romeo video, it would be time to talk about what one knows and not by hearsay.
Italian luxury😂😂😂 Other than the Quadrifoglio engine on that trim, the only thing Italian here is the name. Stellantis parts bin product, just like the Tonale.
As long as Lexus/Toyota and other Japanese and Korean nameplates sell cars and trucks, never would I buy an Alfa or other Italian brands. At half price? Never!
@@aritruths1452 Good you must be a lucky owner. Let's see if it last over 100k without problems. I don't own one, just an educated guess. I think the reputation and track record of Italian car companies speak for themselves.
@@deluxelex9056 again your just talking off of hearsay! My buddy has a 18 with 117K miles on it and never a problem as in why i bought mines. Experience it for yourself instead of spreading gossip, it's kinda tacky honestly.
@@deluxelex9056 1.The Giorgio platform that underpins the Giulia and the Stelvio was developed by Ferrari. Fiat only owned both companies at the time. The Fiats then and now have no significant parts in these automobiles. 2. Software issues aside, there are already 2017 and some 2018’s with 100k on them. Check the forums for issues we owners have had with the car. We don’t sugar coat it but we don’t spread unfounded rumors about it either.
@@deluxelex9056very woke must delete and it speaks you like others bs on Alfa Romeo are nothing but stupids, like most Americans. I don’t hate USA but this is one reason. It’s like you know nothing about geography and other ethics how they make cars.
