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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: Gripped]
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12/01/2021 12:38
12/01/2021 12:38
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MarioCirillo
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Can you do a tunnel drive through with sound? Restrictions allowing obviously.
absolutely! would be rude not to
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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12/01/2021 20:09
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paul
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MARIO Love it !! congratulations ...looks stunning ,ENJOY I've been itching to get one for ages ,been looking at them 2nd hand ,would love to change the Tesla for it .. , my concern has been it would be my every day car ,but rear wheel drive with over 500 bhp in 'sunny Scotlands ' winter , with constantly damp wet roads ....maybe not a great idea, so sadly I keep saying nope, not practical , also been looking at the Stelvio Quadrifoglio ,more practical with 4wd ..... but not as convinced about the looks . Sorry not stealing your thunder ,so well done I really hope you love it, and it meets all your expectations .. I love them , but just can't justify it as my daily driver.....but !!! PLEASE convince me I'm very eager to listen
was Paul S,now just paul...Member since Oct 2000,Coupe may be FATALLY injured - :(oh no it's not
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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13/01/2021 09:39
13/01/2021 09:39
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MarioCirillo
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Ahh Paul! You guys have some absolutely stunning roads in Scotland! Dont deprive a giulia from them! For me the car is my daily drive - although the lack of milage is down to the pandemic (working from home) than anything else. Ive had both kids in the back (baby seats) although the Mrs finds it hillarious that i take their shoes off before getting into the car so they dont scuff up the seat infront - she doesn't understand Im so surprised how popular the QV is in the states and canada Check out the international facebook group for them: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1892344594362807/ So many of the guys there using the car daily in the snow with no issues. The key thing that prevents this car being a daily drive is the tyres. If you are buying second hand i can almost guarantee the corsas will not be on the car and it will be either goodyear F1 or Pilot Sports. A set of Pirelli Sottozero Winter Tyres is all thats needed to transform this car into an absolute snow beast Also dont forget that there is the Alfa R-DNA system (Active / Normal / Dynamic / Race). In the harshest of weather you can switch the QV into its economy mode which shuts off 2 of the cylinders and dials the boost right down to make it far more manageable in the worst of conditions. Dont get me wrong the stelvio is a lovely car and the Stelvio QV in 4 wheel drive is an absolute blast to drive however its not a patch on the giulia in terms of driving experience and looks in my opinion. The Giulia is a great every day car. Good sized boot (back seats go down too but check on earlier models (2017) as this was an "Extra" - crazy i know) Lots of space in the back. Most come with a 5 year warrenty which is transferable so you should have some piece of mind even if you go the second hand route. Go drive one if you havent already - guarantee you will buy one after
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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13/01/2021 10:16
13/01/2021 10:16
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paul
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Ahh Paul! You guys have some absolutely stunning roads in Scotland! Dont deprive a giulia from them! So many of the guys there using the car daily in the snow with no issues. The key thing that prevents this car being a daily drive is the tyres. If you are buying second hand i can almost guarantee the corsas will not be on the car and it will be either goodyear F1 or Pilot Sports. A set of Pirelli Sottozero Winter Tyres is all thats needed to transform this car into an absolute snow beast Also dont forget that there is the Alfa R-DNA system (Active / Normal / Dynamic / Race). In the harshest of weather you can switch the QV into its economy mode which shuts off 2 of the cylinders and dials the boost right down to make it far more manageable in the worst of conditions. however its not a patch on the giulia in terms of driving experience and looks in my opinion. The Giulia is a great every day car. Good sized boot (back seats go down too but check on earlier models (2017) as this was an "Extra" - crazy i know) Lots of space in the back. Most come with a 5 year warrenty which is transferable so you should have some piece of mind even if you go the second hand route. Go drive one if you havent already - guarantee you will buy one after thanks for the info yes agreed about the Stelvio ah I wasn't aware you could turn the power down that much keep going I can be easily swayed
was Paul S,now just paul...Member since Oct 2000,Coupe may be FATALLY injured - :(oh no it's not
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: JKD]
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14/01/2021 01:28
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MarioCirillo
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Congratulations Mario, what a car! For a second, ignoring price and badges - which is the more special car? Your Coop or your Alfa? Or are they just too different to compare? Really good question I think the coupe for me will always be the most special car ive ever owned despite giving me the most stress and putting me off cars for a bit! The main thing with the coupe, aside from all the reasons i list below about the alfa, is the community and the life long friends ive made as part of my ownership. For that alone the coupe will always win hands down in my memory of cars ive owned. The alfa for me is a special car; im constantly looking at it always turn around for another look when walking away you feel like you are driving something special i never turn on the radio lol Paranoid about parking it Paranoid about oil Basically all the things i used to do with my coupe i do with the alfa (the brera and the mito did not get the same treatment)
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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14/01/2021 17:56
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JKD
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Nice to know that in some ways at least, the Coop can hold its own against even the most modern of cars! i never turn on the radio lol Well, with it being an Alfa, I think you should still turn it on from time to time, just to make sure it's working. I remember you once did that very professional photo shoot with the Coop in a studio setting. Do you reckon you'll ever do something of that kind of high level quality with the Alfa? Also, does the Alfa have a lot of road presence? Obviously it's a beautiful car and turns heads, but I mean more in terms of actual physical external size. I imagine it will no doubt be bigger compared to the Coop (which is on the small side anyway) but how does it compare physically to other high end cars?
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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05/02/2021 18:00
05/02/2021 18:00
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mattB
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When does the purple wrap get applied?
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: coupedummy]
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08/02/2021 12:43
08/02/2021 12:43
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MarioCirillo
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Beautiful car mate! Very jealous! Had the diesel in Tuscany a while back and awesome drive ! Bet this is a beast! Think a reunion is needed fella! 100% overdue a reunion mate
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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11/02/2021 21:18
11/02/2021 21:18
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mattB
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I wouldn't know anything about that.
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Re: A worthy Coupe replacement - Finally!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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19/02/2021 13:57
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paul
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Marco I hope you have more luck than me I bought a Stelvio QF 2 weeks ago today , it ran properly for all of 1 hour !! it's been in the Alfa dealership 5 times now for engine management warning light on - so it's locked in Eco mode because of it Just called the dealer purchased from, they have been brilliant ...car has been rejected by me going back for full refund on Monday ....... the Afa dealership in Glasgow is a total joke have not got a clue ... simply the worst dealership I have ever set foot in in my whole life !!! and at 63 I have been in a lot So long as Arnold Clark is the Alfa dealer I won't consider one ever again !! yes that bad
was Paul S,now just paul...Member since Oct 2000,Coupe may be FATALLY injured - :(oh no it's not
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