RE: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio | Spotted
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borat52 said:
That would have been circa a 60k car new so losing 12k from new over 55k miles and 5 years seems a bit of a bargain to me.
Of course, if the depression does arrive, it could easily half in value in the next 2 years.
Not wishing to pick holes but £60k - £38k = £22k... or it did in the day of my O Levels...Of course, if the depression does arrive, it could easily half in value in the next 2 years.
Still retaining 63% of value in 5 years and 55k miles is not a bad thing...
66HFM said:
borat52 said:
That would have been circa a 60k car new so losing 12k from new over 55k miles and 5 years seems a bit of a bargain to me.
Of course, if the depression does arrive, it could easily half in value in the next 2 years.
Not wishing to pick holes but 60k - 38k = 22k... or it did in the day of my O Levels...Of course, if the depression does arrive, it could easily half in value in the next 2 years.
Still retaining 63% of value in 5 years and 55k miles is not a bad thing...
Still a bargain for someone now though at £38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
macky17 said:
Finally got an extended test drive in one of these last weekend. It's true, they are very impressive cars and if I could afford to run one as a daily driver then I wouldn't hesitate. However, I was looking to replace my 997 C2S as a weekend car. I'm sorry but at the weight they are (and occasionally feel), the slightly laggy power delivery and the generic zf box (no better in operation than the one in my 335d) they aren't THAT good. Much preferred driving the 911 to and from the Alfa dealer than the test drive itself. Short version: it's not a sports car and anyone who says otherwise needs to go out and drive a dedicated one (ideally manual or dct, normally aspirated) to remember the difference.
It's an M3 or C63 alternative rather than a 911 alternative, surely. If practical saloon cars could be made to drive like purpose built 2 door sports cars, there would be no point in the latter existing.200Plus Club said:
And it was 68k as specced, not 60k. Basic was 63k or so, easy yo add a few options. Think the equivalent is 74k now new.
Still a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
HPi comes back as yellow, so not convinced on the wrapStill a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
66HFM said:
borat52 said:
That would have been circa a 60k car new so losing 12k from new over 55k miles and 5 years seems a bit of a bargain to me.
Of course, if the depression does arrive, it could easily half in value in the next 2 years.
Not wishing to pick holes but 60k - 38k = 22k... or it did in the day of my O Levels...Of course, if the depression does arrive, it could easily half in value in the next 2 years.
Still retaining 63% of value in 5 years and 55k miles is not a bad thing...
I bought my E39 M5 at 5 years old with 60k miles for £15k, from £55k new.
I bought my first new car last year, as all things considered, I dont think most of these 2nd hand cars are worth the money being asked.
SteveR1979 said:
200Plus Club said:
And it was 68k as specced, not 60k. Basic was 63k or so, easy yo add a few options. Think the equivalent is 74k now new.
Still a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
HPi comes back as yellow, so not convinced on the wrapStill a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
wpa1975 said:
SteveR1979 said:
200Plus Club said:
And it was 68k as specced, not 60k. Basic was 63k or so, easy yo add a few options. Think the equivalent is 74k now new.
Still a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
HPi comes back as yellow, so not convinced on the wrapStill a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
dibblecorse said:
BFleming said:
dibblecorse said:
Triumph Man said:
I want one in black, and I wish they had the option of a manual gearbox and RHD.
They are RHD !its a wrap. never in that shade of yellow, you can now get the heritage gold/yellow, in theory, although try ordering one...
recent years builds feel/steering have been compromised by automated driving/nanny aids in the tech thats been in built. still good though, but not as good as older models, such as this.
At its time was the best 'super saloon' available (its not and never has been comparable to a sports car or a weekend toy - that is if you can only have one weekend toy), regardless of what anyone on here says (but then we all think we have th prettiest wife at home).
However now its not as improvements to the m3 have rendered the QV 2nd or 3rd best (c63 still a slightly different beast for me). If alfa bothered to make meaningful improvements rather than mild 'facelift' that made it worse factoring in the safety tech 'driver aids' etc they would be givning the latest m3 comp a run for its money again. sadly they are not and will not as the platform gets binned and drifts into dreary Stellantis sh**eness/white goods. maybe if Marchionne hadn't popped his clogs things would be different. probably not though!
recent years builds feel/steering have been compromised by automated driving/nanny aids in the tech thats been in built. still good though, but not as good as older models, such as this.
At its time was the best 'super saloon' available (its not and never has been comparable to a sports car or a weekend toy - that is if you can only have one weekend toy), regardless of what anyone on here says (but then we all think we have th prettiest wife at home).
However now its not as improvements to the m3 have rendered the QV 2nd or 3rd best (c63 still a slightly different beast for me). If alfa bothered to make meaningful improvements rather than mild 'facelift' that made it worse factoring in the safety tech 'driver aids' etc they would be givning the latest m3 comp a run for its money again. sadly they are not and will not as the platform gets binned and drifts into dreary Stellantis sh**eness/white goods. maybe if Marchionne hadn't popped his clogs things would be different. probably not though!
BFleming said:
dibblecorse said:
BFleming said:
dibblecorse said:
Triumph Man said:
I want one in black, and I wish they had the option of a manual gearbox and RHD.
They are RHD !
For the picky, I wish that the RHD cars were available with a manual transmission. Unfortunately only the LHD cars were available with manual transmissions.A shift action being a bit crap has never bothered me - I see it as characterful. Who cares if it doesn't change gear in 0.0003 seconds? Who cares if you have to be a little careful with your changes?
Limpet said:
macky17 said:
Finally got an extended test drive in one of these last weekend. It's true, they are very impressive cars and if I could afford to run one as a daily driver then I wouldn't hesitate. However, I was looking to replace my 997 C2S as a weekend car. I'm sorry but at the weight they are (and occasionally feel), the slightly laggy power delivery and the generic zf box (no better in operation than the one in my 335d) they aren't THAT good. Much preferred driving the 911 to and from the Alfa dealer than the test drive itself. Short version: it's not a sports car and anyone who says otherwise needs to go out and drive a dedicated one (ideally manual or dct, normally aspirated) to remember the difference.
It's an M3 or C63 alternative rather than a 911 alternative, surely. If practical saloon cars could be made to drive like purpose built 2 door sports cars, there would be no point in the latter existing.It isn't.
Now perhaps people can better understand my original post. Or perhaps not.
Whatever.
Don't get me wrong, it's a great drive. If I could afford one as a daily together with the Porsche then I would. Indeed, if I decided to sell the 911 and have just one car to do everything, the qv would be on the shortlist. I agree also that it is better than an F series M3 - the dampening and steering alone elevate it above that car imo. But the reviews which suggest "sports car" are mistaken and it certainly isn't a Ferrari saloon. I'm sorry but no car intended to be fun should be fitted with a zf box. My 335d has one and it's excellent for daily duties but fun? Involving? No. It's one reason I'd never consider an f type and it also leads me to wonder whether the recent reviews of the g series m3 are as much hype as the Alfa ones. Having not driven that car, I'll keep an open mind.
Don't get me wrong, it's a great drive. If I could afford one as a daily together with the Porsche then I would. Indeed, if I decided to sell the 911 and have just one car to do everything, the qv would be on the shortlist. I agree also that it is better than an F series M3 - the dampening and steering alone elevate it above that car imo. But the reviews which suggest "sports car" are mistaken and it certainly isn't a Ferrari saloon. I'm sorry but no car intended to be fun should be fitted with a zf box. My 335d has one and it's excellent for daily duties but fun? Involving? No. It's one reason I'd never consider an f type and it also leads me to wonder whether the recent reviews of the g series m3 are as much hype as the Alfa ones. Having not driven that car, I'll keep an open mind.
SteveR1979 said:
200Plus Club said:
And it was 68k as specced, not 60k. Basic was 63k or so, easy yo add a few options. Think the equivalent is 74k now new.
Still a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
HPi comes back as yellow, so not convinced on the wrapStill a bargain for someone now though at 38k albeit perhaps not this particular car in a wrap with spacers.
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