2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Consumer Reviews

If you love to drive and put a premium on driving dynamics, this is your car. If you enjoy not seeing yourself coming and going ( too popular; BMW 3 series for example) this is your car. But if you want outright luxury and refinement, this is not your car. That said, I really enjoy this car. I bought it used and have had it nearly a year. It's just as much fun now as it was the day I brought it home. Its too easy to go fast in and it enjoys being driven hard. It sticks to the road like little else out there, especially since I replaced the run-flat Pirellis with summer compound Firestones. It looks great and no one knows what it is either, so you will get questioned at gas stations and in parking lots. This is a drivers car, for those who place driving enjoyment above other luxuries in their luxury car. Not that it doesn't have luxury. Mine has the Harmon/Kardon sound system, heated front and rear seats and wheel, upgraded leather trim kit in beige. It has a panoramic roof. But, the design of everything is old (this car came out in the US in 2017 and only minor updates have happened.) I just had a Mercedes C class as a rental and even though it's the same price as the Alfa, the interior quality and style was light years above the Alfa. Same with a contemporary BMW. The Alfas technology is old, the backup camera nearly useless. But it is also slightly refreshing compared to the German " tech for the sake of tech" and "lets bury everything in menus and screens". It's one reason I went for the Alfa over a 3 series, that I didn't want all the tech. This car is also small, with less usable space than a 3 series or C class. Wasn't a big deal to me, since we have a Honda Pilot for family duty and this car is largely mine for commuting. This is a drivers car. It's an Italian car, which as I've read about every Ferrari, Maserati, Lambo and Alfa during my youth, means your luxury is that you can drive it and enjoy it immensely, even if it is slightly crude and unrefined compared to others in its class. Since I won't ever have Ferrari or Lambo money, this is my foray into Italian car ownership. It hasn't broken or given any issue in a year and service isn't terribly expensive so far. But keep in mind that while I paid slightly less than half of what it was new (resale is not a strong suit either) it's still at 55k car to fix or maintain. Find one and drive it, you'll likely buy it, IF you place a premium on the driving experience.

I bought "Lella," my Alfa Romeo Giulia QV in September 2020. I had waited 17 years for another Alfa, after losing one to a driver who rear-ended me at a stop light. The car runs great, handles extremely well, and stops on a proverbial dime. (It has carbon ceramic brakes, for track work.) Basically, it is the epitome of an actively safe car, that allows full driver control, and rewards good driving skills. It's a great car for long trips. If you don't love to drive, go buy a Toyota. If you love driving, this is the best 4-door sports sedan you can buy. Too bad they're being replaced with EV's.

The waves, the stares…and the inevitable Toyota owner that fears for your reliability. Solid car, wonderfully designed. Zero problems other than the awful Pirelli run flats

I've owned this car 5 years. I honestly expected to keep it for 2 years and move on to something else, but I can't seem to part with it. The ownership experience hasn't always been flawless, but every problem I experienced was self-repairable, cheap, and it has never spent a single day at the dealership for any reason. The car is quirky at times, no doubt, but it never left me stranded or broken down anywhere. I consider myself mechanically inclined and I know these cars inside and out. I am able to get through some quirks as a result, but for people who don't turn wrenches and can't get through minor troubleshooting, I can't recommend this car as a solid daily driver.

Something about the Alfa Giulia cannot be described by typed words… sure it has its quirks, but it never ever fails to impress even the most stalwart car snobs. Gorgeous car and Porsche-like handling for an absolute steal of a price. Would recommend it to any car enthusiast.

This is one of the fastest sedans available and one of the few cars that is both a monster on the race track and is a great comfortable daily driver. Maintenance requirements are higher than a typical sedan but as long as you keep up with the recommended service, it is very reliable.

I love this car, fun to drive sporty and good looking! It takes corners flat with no sway and has amazing fast pick up in dynamic mode. Only minor issues with the emissions system which I will admit was a little frustrating, however was fixed quickly by the dealer. We drove our Guilia from Oregon to Montana Yellowstone without a glitch, so fun!

Yes, the car is fast and handles really well.....when it runs. I have had my car less than a year and it has been in the shop three different times, costing a little over $5k in repairs so far. There are three lights on the dash now that need to be serviced, but I am done pouring money into it. Don't buy this car unless you have money to throw away.