Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Anyone Ordering One
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200Plus Club said:
£95k is a serious wedge of cash. The petrol head in me says low mileage QF and let someone else take the initial hit then have cash in bank for some other toy. £30k spare could get a lot of toys if needed.
The 911 T won't lose much if anything if you keep the mileage down but the that defeats the point of buying it and using it hard for me if you'll have one eye on resale values.
If money isn't a worry then just drive the pants off it :-)
You are indeed a sensible chap and in ordinary circumstances I would agree with you.The 911 T won't lose much if anything if you keep the mileage down but the that defeats the point of buying it and using it hard for me if you'll have one eye on resale values.
If money isn't a worry then just drive the pants off it :-)
I'm once bitten twice shy though and having had a dog of an early QF I simply cannot get the idea of a used one past Mrs RSK given it would be of similar vintage to my first much maligned one.
Whatever i get is going to be daily driver, I do lowish miles anyway, trip to the station and back and then a couple of big road trips a year and the odd track day. If I went the 911 route it wouldn't be a garage queen.
Without going into too much detail I can cover the QF in one go (albeit the advanced payment plan Alfa offer probably seems the best option ) whereas the 911 would need some more creative accounting .......
RSK21 said:
D Day for me today.
Have come to the expensive conclusion that the M4 I bought to replace my temperamental early build Quad just isn’t for me.
I miss the sound, the feel and overall fun of the Quad and as certain people here know have been regretting my decision for some while.
So I have found a replacement, Comp red, dark 5 holes, privacy, convenience pack, H/K, carbon wheel, elec seat pack, red brakes. It’s built and on the way, would be on my drive by the end of the month.
There is but one fly in the ointment .....
I have been offered a cancelled build slot on a 911T. Car can stil be specced, I think will hold value incredibly well and if reviews are to be believed is a great drive. Downside is it is significantly more expensive than the Quad and not as quick.
Decision time !
Do you own cars to drive and have fun or just to own ?? Most Porsche’s do few miles as owners fear depreciation so if you really want to enjoy the car and it ends up with a few miles on it the Porsche might not be such a great deal. An Alfa , even a high miler may loose if measured monetarily a lot less . Also Porsche’s, well there are a lot of them , far less Alfa’s . In the end it’s what your gut feeling tells you Have come to the expensive conclusion that the M4 I bought to replace my temperamental early build Quad just isn’t for me.
I miss the sound, the feel and overall fun of the Quad and as certain people here know have been regretting my decision for some while.
So I have found a replacement, Comp red, dark 5 holes, privacy, convenience pack, H/K, carbon wheel, elec seat pack, red brakes. It’s built and on the way, would be on my drive by the end of the month.
There is but one fly in the ointment .....
I have been offered a cancelled build slot on a 911T. Car can stil be specced, I think will hold value incredibly well and if reviews are to be believed is a great drive. Downside is it is significantly more expensive than the Quad and not as quick.
Decision time !
Stuart J said:
Do you own cars to drive and have fun or just to own ?? Most Porsche’s do few miles as owners fear depreciation so if you really want to enjoy the car and it ends up with a few miles on it the Porsche might not be such a great deal. An Alfa , even a high miler may loose if measured monetarily a lot less . Also Porsche’s, well there are a lot of them , far less Alfa’s . In the end it’s what your gut feeling tells you
HmmmAs mentioned previously this car will be my daily driver so it’s bit simply “to own”.
Yes I agree the Alfa is a rare car but to say there “a lot of Porsches” isn’t quite right. Even less appropriate about the 911T.
Sadly the point is moot now. A discussion around the kitchen table yesterday made it clear to me that a second Quad would not be well received !
Disappointing but understandable and not a battle worth fighting
Enjoy those of you who have one, they are brilliant cars.
RSK21 said:
Stuart J said:
Do you own cars to drive and have fun or just to own ?? Most Porsche’s do few miles as owners fear depreciation so if you really want to enjoy the car and it ends up with a few miles on it the Porsche might not be such a great deal. An Alfa , even a high miler may loose if measured monetarily a lot less . Also Porsche’s, well there are a lot of them , far less Alfa’s . In the end it’s what your gut feeling tells you
HmmmAs mentioned previously this car will be my daily driver so it’s bit simply “to own”.
Yes I agree the Alfa is a rare car but to say there “a lot of Porsches” isn’t quite right. Even less appropriate about the 911T.
Sadly the point is moot now. A discussion around the kitchen table yesterday made it clear to me that a second Quad would not be well received !
Disappointing but understandable and not a battle worth fighting
Enjoy those of you who have one, they are brilliant cars.
Why not get a Stelvio Quad instead?? Missus may go for that instead?
RSK21 said:
Stuart J said:
Do you own cars to drive and have fun or just to own ?? Most Porsche’s do few miles as owners fear depreciation so if you really want to enjoy the car and it ends up with a few miles on it the Porsche might not be such a great deal. An Alfa , even a high miler may loose if measured monetarily a lot less . Also Porsche’s, well there are a lot of them , far less Alfa’s . In the end it’s what your gut feeling tells you
HmmmAs mentioned previously this car will be my daily driver so it’s bit simply “to own”.
Yes I agree the Alfa is a rare car but to say there “a lot of Porsches” isn’t quite right. Even less appropriate about the 911T.
Sadly the point is moot now. A discussion around the kitchen table yesterday made it clear to me that a second Quad would not be well received !
Disappointing but understandable and not a battle worth fighting
Enjoy those of you who have one, they are brilliant cars.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Very basic spec but I’m looking at black for my taste. It’s a Feb 2017 car, one private owner. Anyone know this car? , will any updates re reported issues of been done post Feb 17? Thank you for any help
Very basic spec but I’m looking at black for my taste. It’s a Feb 2017 car, one private owner. Anyone know this car? , will any updates re reported issues of been done post Feb 17? Thank you for any help
SagMan said:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Very basic spec but I’m looking at black for my taste. It’s a Feb 2017 car, one private owner. Anyone know this car? , will any updates re reported issues of been done post Feb 17? Thank you for any help
Too much worrying going on with these cars. Very basic spec but I’m looking at black for my taste. It’s a Feb 2017 car, one private owner. Anyone know this car? , will any updates re reported issues of been done post Feb 17? Thank you for any help
Of course it will have been in for updates. It'll have had its first service too. I'd imagine it's as good as any QF currently on the road. Ie bloody awesome!
urquattroGus said:
RSK - And you bought an E63S Estate? A bit of a tangent....
Love the E63 though, great car!
Love the E63 though, great car!
I did.
Needed to be something practical and as lovely as the 911 is it just seemed to much of a compromise in various areas.
Wouldn’t entertain a C63 as I would be forever comparing it to the Quad.
Little Lofty said:
That black car was up for £55k for around 6 months before it was reduced last week. They all stick when at mid £50k, but once reduced to £49995 they sell within a few weeks. I thought about it until I ran the reg through WBAC.
Yea I thought it sold sharpish that's why then.windymissile said:
I see less Giulia's on the road than I do Porsches.
As attractive as the Quad is, the 911 is a lot more "look at me!"
If you do go for the Porsche, let us know. I could jump on that slot for the Quad as mine is only just about to start it's way down the line.
PM me if you are interested and I can put you in touch with the chap who found it for me.As attractive as the Quad is, the 911 is a lot more "look at me!"
If you do go for the Porsche, let us know. I could jump on that slot for the Quad as mine is only just about to start it's way down the line.
Comp red, red brakes, elec seats, convenience pack, Harman Kardon, carbon wheel, dark 5 hole alloys
RSK21 said:
PM me if you are interested and I can put you in touch with the chap who found it for me.
Comp red, red brakes, elec seats, convenience pack, Harman Kardon, carbon wheel, dark 5 hole alloys
Its almost the exact same spec I am waiting for. If it's on the dealer network then surely my dealer will be able to see it on the list of incoming cars..?Comp red, red brakes, elec seats, convenience pack, Harman Kardon, carbon wheel, dark 5 hole alloys
PM sent.
RSK21 said:
frankenstein12 said:
Wussy!!
Why not get a Stelvio Quad instead?? Missus may go for that instead?
There’s a zero Alfa tolerance dictat in place ! Why not get a Stelvio Quad instead?? Missus may go for that instead?
Sad but true
Take the alfa Badges off and stick BMW badges in their place!!!
She will "probably" Not notice
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