New daily - High-ish miles 2018 Alfa Giulia
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Before Christmas my attention was drawn to this car. An immaculate 2018 Alfa Giulia 2.2 Tecnica just 150hp, however 332Ib ft torque.
Finished in Alfa Red, this car ticked a few boxes. 8 speed ZF Auto, Climate pack with cooled glove box, electric memory seats, privacy glass, upgrade 18’’ turbine wheels, rear view camera, front and rear sensors, among a load of other features for an entry-ish level model.
2 owners from new with 113,000 miles and a full history, it was serviced 100 miles ago, has new Pirelli’s on the rear, it just needs a couple of wheels refurbed, which are being done before collection next week.
The chance to get a comfortable, stylish saloon for the commute and eventually agreeing a deal at just £10500 (significantly lower than the original asking price) it was too nice to not have.
Deposit paid - I get it next week, looking forward to seeing how this deals with 20,000 miles a year I’ll add for the next couple of years.
Finished in Alfa Red, this car ticked a few boxes. 8 speed ZF Auto, Climate pack with cooled glove box, electric memory seats, privacy glass, upgrade 18’’ turbine wheels, rear view camera, front and rear sensors, among a load of other features for an entry-ish level model.
2 owners from new with 113,000 miles and a full history, it was serviced 100 miles ago, has new Pirelli’s on the rear, it just needs a couple of wheels refurbed, which are being done before collection next week.
The chance to get a comfortable, stylish saloon for the commute and eventually agreeing a deal at just £10500 (significantly lower than the original asking price) it was too nice to not have.
Deposit paid - I get it next week, looking forward to seeing how this deals with 20,000 miles a year I’ll add for the next couple of years.
Tractor Driver said:
Nice. A bit different from the default German choices and all the better for it!
Hopefully the DPF is in rude health given the high annual mileage. Enjoy!
Yes - I believe cars are better for being used, provided they are maintained. The car has been used for motorway miles, which is good so less stress on some components. I've got the full history for the car and know the 2 companies that have maintained it previously. Hopefully the DPF is in rude health given the high annual mileage. Enjoy!
I've acquired the car from someone who works for an Alfa Dealership, and actually sold the car to the previous owner in 2020, he's bought the car off grid but had the car serviced, MOT, used car vehicle checked, alloys refurbed and valeted through work. It's a private sale, however I'm also fortunate I've known the chap I'm buying it from for a good few years.
I'll continue to put similar miles on it to what's it's done in the first 6 years, I plan to have it for 2-3 years at least.
The night before collection day.
My bargain high-miles Giulia is having a machine polish ready for tomorrow morning.
Been 10 days since I agreed to buy it so a bit of a long wait, however I also know a lot of effort has been put in to preparing this car.
Looking forward to collection and having a proper long run in it over the weekend as I get acquainted with it.
My bargain high-miles Giulia is having a machine polish ready for tomorrow morning.
Been 10 days since I agreed to buy it so a bit of a long wait, however I also know a lot of effort has been put in to preparing this car.
Looking forward to collection and having a proper long run in it over the weekend as I get acquainted with it.
abucd4 said:
Yes, but they’re still pretty playful in Dynamic… very balanced and lets you have a fair bit of slip before kicking in and saving you (Veloce in my case).
You can also add race mode with a button mod if you really want to put it through a hedge.
Great find OP, can’t believe how cheap this is! Keep the battery topped up to avoid issues and otherwise just enjoy it. I’d happily have another.
Thanks, I wasn’t particularly looking but it was too good an opportunity to miss. You can also add race mode with a button mod if you really want to put it through a hedge.
Great find OP, can’t believe how cheap this is! Keep the battery topped up to avoid issues and otherwise just enjoy it. I’d happily have another.
The car has been sourced from an Alfa dealer but as a ‘trade sale’ and the battery condition has been checked as part of that.
Car collected, lovely drive on the 28 mile journey home.
The overall condition of the car is excellent at 113,800 miles. Very composed chassis, superbly geared and despite being the 150hp it doesn’t feel at all underpowered.
Unfortunately, the bumper has been replaced/repainted off the car and the colour match. welll, they didn’t bother!!
The car is going back in as the boot needs painting anyway so will sort the bumper at the same time. Otherwise, little wear on the interior, a few minor stone chips but no other evidence of repair.
I think Steve Wonder signed this off
The overall condition of the car is excellent at 113,800 miles. Very composed chassis, superbly geared and despite being the 150hp it doesn’t feel at all underpowered.
Unfortunately, the bumper has been replaced/repainted off the car and the colour match. welll, they didn’t bother!!
The car is going back in as the boot needs painting anyway so will sort the bumper at the same time. Otherwise, little wear on the interior, a few minor stone chips but no other evidence of repair.
I think Steve Wonder signed this off
Edited by Alfahorn on Saturday 13th January 11:57
Edited by Alfahorn on Saturday 13th January 12:05
ferret50 said:
Lovely looking mota mister, shame about the bumper, will the boot lid match it?
As it happens, there is a scratch on the bootlid so it will all get done at once and then blended in to the rear quarters. To put everything in to perspective the car has come very cheaply and otherwise is in superb condition for the mileage inside and out. Superb history with receipts and fully stamped service book too.
Our for a blast on some local b-roads this morning, the handling is so precise and the 8 speed XF box is all ku smooth and effortless.
Already I can tell I’m not going to miss manual on my daily commute.
Mixture of roads 100 miles covered so far averaging 39.5, expecting considerable better on motorway trips.
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Already I can tell I’m not going to miss manual on my daily commute.
Mixture of roads 100 miles covered so far averaging 39.5, expecting considerable better on motorway trips.
Edited by Alfahorn on Sunday 14th January 11:19
Edited by Alfahorn on Sunday 14th January 11:20
Kingdom35 said:
On the search myself for one of these but Veloce Petrol.
Yours looks great for the money. There is a petrol similar for just under £11k but 150k.
Not that brave haha
Yes, I'd seen that. I've bought plenty of cars over the years with 100-120k miles and had tremendous value out of them, my over Alfa has 144k miles, however I'd not sure I'd be brave enough to buy that especially with their liking for multiair units!!! Yours looks great for the money. There is a petrol similar for just under £11k but 150k.
Not that brave haha
120 mile report at 113,976 miles
What I've learnt so far. Incredible ride and handling, it corners like it's on rails, the gearbox is a revelation so smooth. Although, it would be nice to know what gear I'm in, which only seems possible if its in manual, and I can't be arsed with that.
I have a habit of putting the thing in park instead of reverse, that's operator error, otherwise it effortless, I can't think why I've continued to use manual as my daily driver so many years. Although I did have a semi-auto a few years back, however I was put of these robotised manuals or life, I hated the experience.
Overall, I've averaged 39.7 mpg, however that has involved a fair chunk of driving on local roads and I know to expect a lot more when on a run, which is fine.
Standard seats are fine, they are comfortable, however the seat base could be better bolstered, it's a bit flat especially compared to the seats in my Brera.
A couple of quirks (of course, it's an Alfa) stop/start doesn't work, which a common feature of Giulias, the battery needs to be 95% charged for it to work and as with most Giulias we are below that. On a similar theme, the heated rear screen is useless, they simply don't work unless the battery is at optimum charge!
I haven't worked out many of the buttons yet, I'm a bit of a technophobe but I'll get there.
Overall, very happy with the car, drives nothing like it's miles, looks expensive but wasn't and I've not seen another on the road since I picked it up.
What I've learnt so far. Incredible ride and handling, it corners like it's on rails, the gearbox is a revelation so smooth. Although, it would be nice to know what gear I'm in, which only seems possible if its in manual, and I can't be arsed with that.
I have a habit of putting the thing in park instead of reverse, that's operator error, otherwise it effortless, I can't think why I've continued to use manual as my daily driver so many years. Although I did have a semi-auto a few years back, however I was put of these robotised manuals or life, I hated the experience.
Overall, I've averaged 39.7 mpg, however that has involved a fair chunk of driving on local roads and I know to expect a lot more when on a run, which is fine.
Standard seats are fine, they are comfortable, however the seat base could be better bolstered, it's a bit flat especially compared to the seats in my Brera.
A couple of quirks (of course, it's an Alfa) stop/start doesn't work, which a common feature of Giulias, the battery needs to be 95% charged for it to work and as with most Giulias we are below that. On a similar theme, the heated rear screen is useless, they simply don't work unless the battery is at optimum charge!
I haven't worked out many of the buttons yet, I'm a bit of a technophobe but I'll get there.
Overall, very happy with the car, drives nothing like it's miles, looks expensive but wasn't and I've not seen another on the road since I picked it up.
AlfaCool said:
Nice one.
I have owned my Giulia Veloce for about 2 and a bit years, and i love it.
Best Alfa That i have owned.
It hasnt been faultless, poor starting and electrical issues as you have said.
A new bigger battery and changing the 6 relays in the front wheel arch seems to have sorted it.
I've not had any starting issues, then again I'm only 48 hours in. I will bare in mind what you've said about the battery. I have owned my Giulia Veloce for about 2 and a bit years, and i love it.
Best Alfa That i have owned.
It hasnt been faultless, poor starting and electrical issues as you have said.
A new bigger battery and changing the 6 relays in the front wheel arch seems to have sorted it.
To be fair, I'm still pinching myself that I've found one within (or just outside) my self imposed £10k budget, as much as I love cars I'm loathed to spend lots of money buying them! haha
OliilO said:
Heated mirrors also don't work with a low battery.
As with all cars they seem well behaved when used regularly. I've had a bit of battery discharge as I didn't use mine over Christmas and the above mentioned features have stopped working but should be ok with some more regular use now.
These are minor irritations I’m sure I’ll soon forgot about. As with all cars they seem well behaved when used regularly. I've had a bit of battery discharge as I didn't use mine over Christmas and the above mentioned features have stopped working but should be ok with some more regular use now.
First commute tomorrow after 2 days working from home.
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