Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Anyone Ordering One

[Ares]

MegaCat said:

Ares said:

Rosanne said:

I don't know how to provide a link, but the AROC have a great thread on the pros and cons of the Sparco seats. As a result of this, I shan't be ordering any......nor will many others if the thread is any guide.

I've sat in both and have opted for the electric seat pack. Seat are more comfortable, bring electric movement and heating, and a far better option when carry kids in the rear.

Mine came with Standard Electric seats, very comfortable with loads of support - cannot see the point of the Sparco’s. I also have the standard brakes & unless I was a regular track day user, I would not bother with carbon brakes as the standards are so good.

Same here. The standards are fantastic. I've drive with the Carbon brakes, and even on a spirited drive, didn't get them to where they outperformed on std....and I can't see why someone would buy as £60k 1500kg saloon to track?

[ecain63]

Ares said:

Same here. The standards are fantastic. I've drive with the Carbon brakes, and even on a spirited drive, didn't get them to where they outperformed on std....and I can't see why someone would buy as £60k 1500kg saloon to track?

1700+kg. The book is waaaaaaaayyyyy out

[Ares]

ecain63 said:

Ares said:

Same here. The standards are fantastic. I've drive with the Carbon brakes, and even on a spirited drive, didn't get them to where they outperformed on std....and I can't see why someone would buy as £60k 1500kg saloon to track?

1700+kg. The book is waaaaaaaayyyyy out

Even more the case then!

But of all the ones actually weighed, even with a chunk of extras, I've not seen one over 1700kg.

Mine was corner weighed when I had the geo checked, 1617kg, with over 1/2 a tank of fuel, child seat (no child ) and (no doubt heavy) Electric seat pack.

[ecain63]

Ares said:

ecain63 said:

Ares said:

Same here. The standards are fantastic. I've drive with the Carbon brakes, and even on a spirited drive, didn't get them to where they outperformed on std....and I can't see why someone would buy as £60k 1500kg saloon to track?

1700+kg. The book is waaaaaaaayyyyy out

Even more the case then!

But of all the ones actually weighed, even with a chunk of extras, I've not seen one over 1700kg.

Mine was corner weighed when I had the geo checked, 1617kg, with over 1/2 a tank of fuel, child seat (no child ) and (no doubt heavy) Electric seat pack.

What model is yours?

I've yet to see one under 1700kg.

Mine was 1700kg
The autocar test car was 1705kg
Autoavanti in the US weighed hers in at 1740kg.

Mine has the standard seats with no electrics, steel brakes, 19" teledial wheels and tricoat paint. Other than the yellow callipers and carbon steering wheel I have no mods that could add weight.

Edited by ecain63 on Tuesday 14th November 19:57

[ecain63]

Oh, and I tracked mine 2 weeks ago. It's sublime!

[Ares]

ecain63 said:

Ares said:

ecain63 said:

Ares said:

Same here. The standards are fantastic. I've drive with the Carbon brakes, and even on a spirited drive, didn't get them to where they outperformed on std....and I can't see why someone would buy as £60k 1500kg saloon to track?

1700+kg. The book is waaaaaaaayyyyy out

Even more the case then!

But of all the ones actually weighed, even with a chunk of extras, I've not seen one over 1700kg.

Mine was corner weighed when I had the geo checked, 1617kg, with over 1/2 a tank of fuel, child seat (no child ) and (no doubt heavy) Electric seat pack.

What model is yours?

I've yet to see one under 1700kg.

Mine was 1700kg
The autocar test car was 1705kg
Autoavanti in the US weighed hers in at 1740kg.

Mine has the standard seats with no electrics, steel brakes, 19" teledial wheels and tricoat paint. Other than the yellow callipers and carbon steering wheel I have no mods that could add weight.

Edited by ecain63 on Tuesday 14th November 19:57

QV.

Most US test weigh with 2 people and fuel.


Cross posted from another thread:

1530kg that TopSpeed weighed theirs as
1521kg that AutoEvolution weighted theirs as
1733kg (with 2 people and fuel) that Car & Driver weighted theirs as
1672 kg (with driver and fuel) that FastestLaps weighed theirs as
1574kg (with Fuel) that AutoExpress weighed theirs as
1524kg that Top Gear weighed theirs as
1635kg that the Independent (with Driver and Fuel) weighed theirs as
1660kg (with driver and fuel) that The telegraph weighed theirs as

[ecain63]

What thread is that from? All the posts I'm reading show 1700kg+.

The only car under 1700kg that I can see is in Europe, where they have less safety stuff welded in.

[ecain63]

I'm seriously struggling to see any sub 1700kg results unless you're looking at dry weights.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/alfa-romeo/gi...

[Ares]

Can't remember the thread, but it was my post. Found it using the PH search function.

Got the weights from a launch article

[XK120FHC]

Does anybody know if the electric seat pack is now standard?
I can't see it as an option on the online configurator.
Also do you only get heated seats and heated steering wheel as part of the electric seat pack?

[Ares]

XK120FHC said:

Does anybody know if the electric seat pack is now standard?
I can't see it as an option on the online configurator.
Also do you only get heated seats and heated steering wheel as part of the electric seat pack?

Just looked and can't see it either.

Have noticed that all the options have suddenly double in price, and more and coloured stitching is now chargeable! My car is now nearly £2k more, and I had the £950 electric seat option which if it isn't included, would had further! Maybe Alfa have realised that BMW's M3 CS is still only just starting to catch up to the QV and is £85k


But yes, in the old structure, heated seats/wheel was only available with the electric seat package.

[MellowshipSlinky]

Power seats pack is still on this lease site
Obviously no real indication if it’s still correct

https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/car-leasing/alf...

[BlackPorker]

XK120FHC said:

Does anybody know if the electric seat pack is now standard?
I can't see it as an option on the online configurator.
Also do you only get heated seats and heated steering wheel as part of the electric seat pack?

Not standard, it's an option under "Packs":

Electrically adjustable seats
Includes:
Heated front seats
Bolster support with electrical adjustment
Electrically adjustable 8-way driver and passenger seats
£995

So, yes, you only get it all as a pack.

[767Driver]

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

[Ares]

767Driver said:

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

Mine is a spit under £600/mth on lease, 6 upfront. 15k/yr over 4 years. Go via a broker, dealers are st - best dealer quite was £100 more for only 12,000 miles.

I went Vesuvio and over 3 months on, still think it is the best colour...IMO. Pictures of mine are on the previous page. I don't like colour callipers, but thats just a personal thing.

[767Driver]

Ares said:

767Driver said:

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

Mine is a spit under £600/mth on lease, 6 upfront. 15k/yr over 4 years. Go via a broker, dealers are st - best dealer quite was £100 more for only 12,000 miles.

I went Vesuvio and over 3 months on, still think it is the best colour...IMO. Pictures of mine are on the previous page. I don't like colour callipers, but thats just a personal thing.

Thanks. Which broker did you use out of interest?

Yeah , like the Vesuvio. I had a silver grey e46 m3 with red interior. Was gorgeous. But not sure about having 3 silver / grey cars on the drive!

[Ares]

767Driver said:

Ares said:

767Driver said:

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

Mine is a spit under £600/mth on lease, 6 upfront. 15k/yr over 4 years. Go via a broker, dealers are st - best dealer quite was £100 more for only 12,000 miles.

I went Vesuvio and over 3 months on, still think it is the best colour...IMO. Pictures of mine are on the previous page. I don't like colour callipers, but thats just a personal thing.

Thanks. Which broker did you use out of interest?

Yeah , like the Vesuvio. I had a silver grey e46 m3 with red interior. Was gorgeous. But not sure about having 3 silver / grey cars on the drive!

DSG - Rob Southern. Can't recommend him highly enough. In a world where car salesmen's can't be arsed, he really worked for my business and got it.

[mjw0321]

Ares said:

767Driver said:

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

Mine is a spit under £600/mth on lease, 6 upfront. 15k/yr over 4 years. Go via a broker, dealers are st - best dealer quite was £100 more for only 12,000 miles.

I went Vesuvio and over 3 months on, still think it is the best colour...IMO. Pictures of mine are on the previous page. I don't like colour callipers, but thats just a personal thing.

Just to avoid confusion, these numbers are excluding VAT. The lease deals from Rob at DSG are now quite a bit higher too. I am in the middle of dealing with him to set up a PCP whilst getting rid of my current car and he has been very helpful; hopefully it all comes together next week!

Totally agree on the Vesuvio Grey; I thought I wanted the tri coat red until I saw the grey. Now I'm going for grey.

[mjw0321]

767Driver said:

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

I saw a blue with yellow calipers and dark 5 hole alloys at Slough. Was a lot nicer than I'd expected. Wasn't a massive fan of white or black and I've not seen sliver.

[Ares]

mjw0321 said:

Ares said:

767Driver said:

I'm seriously looking at one of these for a daily (ish) driver.
Anyone got experience of the best deals / lease options available?

My wife leases from nationwide car leasing and 3 cars in is happy with those, online pricing for the QF looks good. Alfa dealers on Carwow are coming back 5% discount with one offering 9% discount on their pcp. Or using someone like oracle finance to sctructure a pcp / lease deal. To be honest it all looks much of a muchness to me, but what's the collective thoughts on the best way from experience?

And more importantly ... colour? It's Italian, so red jumps to mind! Silver looks good, but my Elise and wife's merc are silver so not sure. Blue with yellow calipers looks nice I think?

Mine is a spit under £600/mth on lease, 6 upfront. 15k/yr over 4 years. Go via a broker, dealers are st - best dealer quite was £100 more for only 12,000 miles.

I went Vesuvio and over 3 months on, still think it is the best colour...IMO. Pictures of mine are on the previous page. I don't like colour callipers, but thats just a personal thing.

Just to avoid confusion, these numbers are excluding VAT. The lease deals from Rob at DSG are now quite a bit higher too. I am in the middle of dealing with him to set up a PCP whilst getting rid of my current car and he has been very helpful; hopefully it all comes together next week!

Totally agree on the Vesuvio Grey; I thought I wanted the tri coat red until I saw the grey. Now I'm going for grey.

Yes. Lease, so excl VAT.

Welcome to the Vesuvio club