Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB MultiAir

[jjcd]

Hi all,

Recently I have been looking for a Giulietta 1.4 TB MultiAir, I have done a bit of research and cant find too much on common faults and things to look out for - are there any?

My budget would be for an early one (2011 approximately). Is there anything you'd consider essential specification wise?

Thanks

[TA14]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

gear level knob cover

after six years mine's ok, touch wood

[JFReturns]

Can't help much, but just thought I'd say I love mine

[jjcd]

If a gear knob cover is the most I've got to worry about I'll keep searching then!

Yours looks lovely...

[V6todayEVmanana]

Looks really nice in black and with those alloys.
Saw one with metal/chrome wing mirror housing and suited black well.

[mrmotorhome]

I'm on my second Multiair 170. 36k miles on this one, about 55k on the first. No problems at all. Fantastic cars - so much more reliable than some of the rubbish that my colleagues have had - including Mazdas, BMWs, Renaults, Nissans, Mercs... Don't believe what the "experts" will tell you about Alfas!

It only feels like an Alfa if you drive it in "Dynamic" though. And I get about 36mpg.

Go for one with leather if you can, it transforms the interior.

[Pooh]

I had a white Multiair 170 Sportiva with a red leather interior, it was a great car, I did 50k miles in it with no issues of any sort.
Sportiva is a good spec if you can find one.

[Yardelli]

The early MA units had issues with the MultiAir Actuators. The engine is the same across many FCA products. They revised it in later post 2012 cars so watch for Engine Check lights and misfiring when cold as the MA unit will need replacing and they are £500+ just for the part.

[V6todayEVmanana]

Done 20,000 miles in my 2012 MA so now on 50k.

Impressed with its low running cost, easy to change filters myself and local indi did the oil and sparks which I plan to do every 12k (oil)

Only problems have been the rear demister stopped working which seems a common fault due to wires on the boot hinge being under strain.

Other fix was some a gasket replacement after some oil found its way into the 2 spark plug well. Less than £50 to replace.

Performance is great in D mode and get over 40mpg on the motorway commute in N mode.

Turbo lift off noise is cool although I find it noisy (tyre noise) on some roads, heard the 2014 models have improved insulation.