Alfa Giulietta - Should I get one?
Discussion
Hello Giulietta owners!
After some opinions to persuade me to or not to buy a Giulietta as a daily.
Most likely the 2.0 JTDM 170bhp version and an earlyish one (lower budget).
Hows the reliability?
Servicing costs? (Will do myself)
Good drive?
Actual MPG? I normally get around the official combined figure on cars.
Anything to look out for? Common faults, particular specs.
Mileage to be concerned at? Doesn't normally bother me but not seeing many high mileage for sale. Highest I've had was a 201k Mondeo, but I'd be looking at around 80-120k for the Alfa.
I've had around 20-30 cars over the years, but never an Alfa
.
Currently have a 2005 Clio 182, 2007 Polo "sport" (which I bought as a temporary daily) and a 2019 Civic sport (Worked for Honda until last month, need to hand it back when they re-open).
After some opinions to persuade me to or not to buy a Giulietta as a daily.
Most likely the 2.0 JTDM 170bhp version and an earlyish one (lower budget).
Hows the reliability?
Servicing costs? (Will do myself)
Good drive?
Actual MPG? I normally get around the official combined figure on cars.
Anything to look out for? Common faults, particular specs.
Mileage to be concerned at? Doesn't normally bother me but not seeing many high mileage for sale. Highest I've had was a 201k Mondeo, but I'd be looking at around 80-120k for the Alfa.
I've had around 20-30 cars over the years, but never an Alfa
. Currently have a 2005 Clio 182, 2007 Polo "sport" (which I bought as a temporary daily) and a 2019 Civic sport (Worked for Honda until last month, need to hand it back when they re-open).
June 2020 my 2012 Giulietta would have been in my care for 4 years taking it from 30k to 94k.
Mine is a petrol 1.4 170bhp so not the same engine you are interested.
There are not too many common faults and as it's been around for about 10 years, any faults will have guides explaining them.
a) Prior to 2014 the wiring loom(s) in the rear hatch can fray at the joint. An upgrade loom is available for about £70 per side, it was fitted to the later models from the factory (2014+ I think). Symptoms include rear wiper, lights, demister, boot release not working. Some owners do DIY repairs on the wires. My 2012 model is fine so far.
b) The interior silver door release handles are known to snap, replacements can be bought. Doesn't happen to all cars, mine have been fine. Tip would be not to pull the door closed with them but use the solid handle, just unlock with the release handle.
c) Start and stop battery if not in great condition can lead to error codes and the stop start not working, but easy to replace the battery.
d) Some owners had their heater blower fans fail, mine stopped working, I ordered a replacement but then it just started working again. So check the resistor pack first and try tapping the motor.
That's the common issues you'll see on the forums and not serious or any reason to avoid the Giulietta.
I change the oil and oil filter on my petrol every 9k, the book said 18k which is too long, the diesel has an official 12k interval which is good and not longlife which I don't think is good for cars. Its the first car I serviced yearly myself, the undertray has a number of bolts to remove, so excuse to buy an impact driver
Sparks and air filters easy to DIY too, (don't know about the diesels).
The drive,
I love the way it handles on country roads, the electronic diff (A or D mode) works really well, I'm keen to take it on a track day and really push it.
The (Lusso) suspension soaks up the potholes well (not tried Veloce).
170 BHP is good mix of power and economy, the later should be even better in a diesel and maybe the torque feel too.
Alfa did put some effort and money into the suspension set up.
Standard brakes are good for road driving.
At 94k I'm still on original springs and shocks, original turbo and suspension bits. The electronic diff I think uses the rear brakes so they might need replacing sooner than expected. I've had to change all the pads once.
The interior,
Seats are nice although at first the headrests used to bother me and they are aimed forwards slightly.
Cruise control works well on the motorway, even in top gear it still maintains speed well and resumes without needing to change down.
Stereo is good although I needed to buy a third party bluetooth adaptor to stream music. (The system was updated in 2014/15).
Handfree calling pairs to bluetooth phone and works well.
Most cars have an aux / usb below the a/c controls or in the glove box.
Climate control works well, doens't need fiddling once set.
Exterior,
Paints seems to hold up well.
LED daytime lights look good and don't mask indicators.
Auto-wipers work well. Not sure if all models have the feature.
Head lights, I think they are pretty poor so on country roads I'm switching between main and full, fine in towns/motorways.
I'm running 16inch tyres which are comfortable but the 17's feel the arches better.
From 2015 the front grill was updated to a honey comb effect, can be retro-fitted for around £120. (popular mod).
Reverse parking sensor is audible and with a graphics representation, it works well. (check your model comes with it).
I'm really happy with my Giulietta and think I made a good choice for a commuter car in terms or fun and cost. I was tempted by a larger saloon for better NVH as would love to eradicate tyre noise but hatchback practicality was needed and nothing appealed to me more in the class.
Alfaowners is a good forum for advice.
Mine is a petrol 1.4 170bhp so not the same engine you are interested.
There are not too many common faults and as it's been around for about 10 years, any faults will have guides explaining them.
a) Prior to 2014 the wiring loom(s) in the rear hatch can fray at the joint. An upgrade loom is available for about £70 per side, it was fitted to the later models from the factory (2014+ I think). Symptoms include rear wiper, lights, demister, boot release not working. Some owners do DIY repairs on the wires. My 2012 model is fine so far.
b) The interior silver door release handles are known to snap, replacements can be bought. Doesn't happen to all cars, mine have been fine. Tip would be not to pull the door closed with them but use the solid handle, just unlock with the release handle.
c) Start and stop battery if not in great condition can lead to error codes and the stop start not working, but easy to replace the battery.
d) Some owners had their heater blower fans fail, mine stopped working, I ordered a replacement but then it just started working again. So check the resistor pack first and try tapping the motor.
That's the common issues you'll see on the forums and not serious or any reason to avoid the Giulietta.
I change the oil and oil filter on my petrol every 9k, the book said 18k which is too long, the diesel has an official 12k interval which is good and not longlife which I don't think is good for cars. Its the first car I serviced yearly myself, the undertray has a number of bolts to remove, so excuse to buy an impact driver
Sparks and air filters easy to DIY too, (don't know about the diesels).The drive,
I love the way it handles on country roads, the electronic diff (A or D mode) works really well, I'm keen to take it on a track day and really push it.
The (Lusso) suspension soaks up the potholes well (not tried Veloce).
170 BHP is good mix of power and economy, the later should be even better in a diesel and maybe the torque feel too.
Alfa did put some effort and money into the suspension set up.
Standard brakes are good for road driving.
At 94k I'm still on original springs and shocks, original turbo and suspension bits. The electronic diff I think uses the rear brakes so they might need replacing sooner than expected. I've had to change all the pads once.
The interior,
Seats are nice although at first the headrests used to bother me and they are aimed forwards slightly.
Cruise control works well on the motorway, even in top gear it still maintains speed well and resumes without needing to change down.
Stereo is good although I needed to buy a third party bluetooth adaptor to stream music. (The system was updated in 2014/15).
Handfree calling pairs to bluetooth phone and works well.
Most cars have an aux / usb below the a/c controls or in the glove box.
Climate control works well, doens't need fiddling once set.
Exterior,
Paints seems to hold up well.
LED daytime lights look good and don't mask indicators.
Auto-wipers work well. Not sure if all models have the feature.
Head lights, I think they are pretty poor so on country roads I'm switching between main and full, fine in towns/motorways.
I'm running 16inch tyres which are comfortable but the 17's feel the arches better.
From 2015 the front grill was updated to a honey comb effect, can be retro-fitted for around £120. (popular mod).
Reverse parking sensor is audible and with a graphics representation, it works well. (check your model comes with it).
I'm really happy with my Giulietta and think I made a good choice for a commuter car in terms or fun and cost. I was tempted by a larger saloon for better NVH as would love to eradicate tyre noise but hatchback practicality was needed and nothing appealed to me more in the class.
Alfaowners is a good forum for advice.
V6todayEVmanana said:
June 2020 my 2012 Giulietta would have been in my care for 4 years taking it from 30k to 94k.
Mine is a petrol 1.4 170bhp so not the same engine you are interested.
There are not too many common faults and as it's been around for about 10 years, any faults will have guides explaining them.
a) Prior to 2014 the wiring loom(s) in the rear hatch can fray at the joint. An upgrade loom is available for about £70 per side, it was fitted to the later models from the factory (2014+ I think). Symptoms include rear wiper, lights, demister, boot release not working. Some owners do DIY repairs on the wires. My 2012 model is fine so far.
b) The interior silver door release handles are known to snap, replacements can be bought. Doesn't happen to all cars, mine have been fine. Tip would be not to pull the door closed with them but use the solid handle, just unlock with the release handle.
c) Start and stop battery if not in great condition can lead to error codes and the stop start not working, but easy to replace the battery.
d) Some owners had their heater blower fans fail, mine stopped working, I ordered a replacement but then it just started working again. So check the resistor pack first and try tapping the motor.
That's the common issues you'll see on the forums and not serious or any reason to avoid the Giulietta.
I change the oil and oil filter on my petrol every 9k, the book said 18k which is too long, the diesel has an official 12k interval which is good and not longlife which I don't think is good for cars. Its the first car I serviced yearly myself, the undertray has a number of bolts to remove, so excuse to buy an impact driver Sparks and air filters easy to DIY too, (don't know about the diesels).
The drive,
I love the way it handles on country roads, the electronic diff (A or D mode) works really well, I'm keen to take it on a track day and really push it.
The (Lusso) suspension soaks up the potholes well (not tried Veloce).
170 BHP is good mix of power and economy, the later should be even better in a diesel and maybe the torque feel too.
Alfa did put some effort and money into the suspension set up.
Standard brakes are good for road driving.
At 94k I'm still on original springs and shocks, original turbo and suspension bits. The electronic diff I think uses the rear brakes so they might need replacing sooner than expected. I've had to change all the pads once.
The interior,
Seats are nice although at first the headrests used to bother me and they are aimed forwards slightly.
Cruise control works well on the motorway, even in top gear it still maintains speed well and resumes without needing to change down.
Stereo is good although I needed to buy a third party bluetooth adaptor to stream music. (The system was updated in 2014/15).
Handfree calling pairs to bluetooth phone and works well.
Most cars have an aux / usb below the a/c controls or in the glove box.
Climate control works well, doens't need fiddling once set.
Exterior,
Paints seems to hold up well.
LED daytime lights look good and don't mask indicators.
Auto-wipers work well. Not sure if all models have the feature.
Head lights, I think they are pretty poor so on country roads I'm switching between main and full, fine in towns/motorways.
I'm running 16inch tyres which are comfortable but the 17's feel the arches better.
From 2015 the front grill was updated to a honey comb effect, can be retro-fitted for around £120. (popular mod).
Reverse parking sensor is audible and with a graphics representation, it works well. (check your model comes with it).
I'm really happy with my Giulietta and think I made a good choice for a commuter car in terms or fun and cost. I was tempted by a larger saloon for better NVH as would love to eradicate tyre noise but hatchback practicality was needed and nothing appealed to me more in the class.
Alfaowners is a good forum for advice.
Cheers for the solid reply, definitely nothing to put me off there. Girlfriend will definitely break the door handles on your B point (sounds like she punches the front door when she opens it haha).Mine is a petrol 1.4 170bhp so not the same engine you are interested.
There are not too many common faults and as it's been around for about 10 years, any faults will have guides explaining them.
a) Prior to 2014 the wiring loom(s) in the rear hatch can fray at the joint. An upgrade loom is available for about £70 per side, it was fitted to the later models from the factory (2014+ I think). Symptoms include rear wiper, lights, demister, boot release not working. Some owners do DIY repairs on the wires. My 2012 model is fine so far.
b) The interior silver door release handles are known to snap, replacements can be bought. Doesn't happen to all cars, mine have been fine. Tip would be not to pull the door closed with them but use the solid handle, just unlock with the release handle.
c) Start and stop battery if not in great condition can lead to error codes and the stop start not working, but easy to replace the battery.
d) Some owners had their heater blower fans fail, mine stopped working, I ordered a replacement but then it just started working again. So check the resistor pack first and try tapping the motor.
That's the common issues you'll see on the forums and not serious or any reason to avoid the Giulietta.
I change the oil and oil filter on my petrol every 9k, the book said 18k which is too long, the diesel has an official 12k interval which is good and not longlife which I don't think is good for cars. Its the first car I serviced yearly myself, the undertray has a number of bolts to remove, so excuse to buy an impact driver
Sparks and air filters easy to DIY too, (don't know about the diesels).The drive,
I love the way it handles on country roads, the electronic diff (A or D mode) works really well, I'm keen to take it on a track day and really push it.
The (Lusso) suspension soaks up the potholes well (not tried Veloce).
170 BHP is good mix of power and economy, the later should be even better in a diesel and maybe the torque feel too.
Alfa did put some effort and money into the suspension set up.
Standard brakes are good for road driving.
At 94k I'm still on original springs and shocks, original turbo and suspension bits. The electronic diff I think uses the rear brakes so they might need replacing sooner than expected. I've had to change all the pads once.
The interior,
Seats are nice although at first the headrests used to bother me and they are aimed forwards slightly.
Cruise control works well on the motorway, even in top gear it still maintains speed well and resumes without needing to change down.
Stereo is good although I needed to buy a third party bluetooth adaptor to stream music. (The system was updated in 2014/15).
Handfree calling pairs to bluetooth phone and works well.
Most cars have an aux / usb below the a/c controls or in the glove box.
Climate control works well, doens't need fiddling once set.
Exterior,
Paints seems to hold up well.
LED daytime lights look good and don't mask indicators.
Auto-wipers work well. Not sure if all models have the feature.
Head lights, I think they are pretty poor so on country roads I'm switching between main and full, fine in towns/motorways.
I'm running 16inch tyres which are comfortable but the 17's feel the arches better.
From 2015 the front grill was updated to a honey comb effect, can be retro-fitted for around £120. (popular mod).
Reverse parking sensor is audible and with a graphics representation, it works well. (check your model comes with it).
I'm really happy with my Giulietta and think I made a good choice for a commuter car in terms or fun and cost. I was tempted by a larger saloon for better NVH as would love to eradicate tyre noise but hatchback practicality was needed and nothing appealed to me more in the class.
Alfaowners is a good forum for advice.
Am potentially open to the 1.4 version, petrol would be nicer in the winter warming up quicker. What MPG you getting out of yours? I'll probably do 15k in it per year, although aiming to do more commuting miles on the motorbike in the summer to lower that figure.
I was doing between 14k and 20k a year 90% motorways the rest mostly country roads.
I averaged 42mpg but its better to compare journey costs with different cars.
I got my Giulietta as £12 a day compared to my Gtv which was £19.
There are 1.4 120bhp and 1.4 with 150 or 170bhp. The later 2 have Multiair technology. Some people including me had failures in the unit. I believe they rectified the unit in 2013.
Although not all early cars had problems.
My car didn't have proof of the last oil change but was cheaper and for sale near work so had 2 test drives and loved it.
The replacement unit i got was from a 2013 model and had no problems, can now buy new units for less than £600.
I change oil at 9k to prevent issues with the turbo and Multiair.
I averaged 42mpg but its better to compare journey costs with different cars.
I got my Giulietta as £12 a day compared to my Gtv which was £19.
There are 1.4 120bhp and 1.4 with 150 or 170bhp. The later 2 have Multiair technology. Some people including me had failures in the unit. I believe they rectified the unit in 2013.
Although not all early cars had problems.
My car didn't have proof of the last oil change but was cheaper and for sale near work so had 2 test drives and loved it.
The replacement unit i got was from a 2013 model and had no problems, can now buy new units for less than £600.
I change oil at 9k to prevent issues with the turbo and Multiair.
I had an early 2.0 JTDm 170. Loved it. Pretty solid wee car actually, known faults are the aforementioned tailgate wiring, abs sensor wires at near side rear, and a peculiarity of the diesel is the EGR heat exchanger cover sometimes cracks. In D mode it shifts too. Parts prices when needed are very reasonable, engines are a known quantity as used across various cars.
Now - If you are seriously looking a good mate is selling his wife’s 2.0 Veloce on a 12 plate in Etna Black with 18” horseshoes with just 68k on it. It’s a cracker, and Franco is a true enthusiast so the car has wanted for nothing. I would have it for myself in a heartbeat if circumstances were different. Drop me a line if interested and I can put you in touch - in turn I will point him to this thread.
Just do it
Now - If you are seriously looking a good mate is selling his wife’s 2.0 Veloce on a 12 plate in Etna Black with 18” horseshoes with just 68k on it. It’s a cracker, and Franco is a true enthusiast so the car has wanted for nothing. I would have it for myself in a heartbeat if circumstances were different. Drop me a line if interested and I can put you in touch - in turn I will point him to this thread.
Just do it
Junior LFB at 19 years old is just about to celebrate getting to 2 years NCB and it's time to change his faithful little Citroen C2. So has he gone sensible Golf, Focus, DS3 etc? Nope, he's discovered the Guilietta.
I've had loads of Alfas but finally gave up after my 164 ( when they were almost new!) so pretty impressed by the choice and especially by the insurance which seems almost tolerable.
He's looking at the 1.6 and 2.0 oil burners so 2000/2003 cars and the 100bhp ish variety. For the money, between £3k-£4k and around 60,000 miles with low owners, history and belt changes, they don't strike me as bad value. Derv works for him and am not too concerned about depreciation at this age of motor.
Should I be a stressed dad or just pleased with his choice?
I've had loads of Alfas but finally gave up after my 164 ( when they were almost new!) so pretty impressed by the choice and especially by the insurance which seems almost tolerable.
He's looking at the 1.6 and 2.0 oil burners so 2000/2003 cars and the 100bhp ish variety. For the money, between £3k-£4k and around 60,000 miles with low owners, history and belt changes, they don't strike me as bad value. Derv works for him and am not too concerned about depreciation at this age of motor.
Should I be a stressed dad or just pleased with his choice?
Edited by LFB531 on Wednesday 29th April 21:43
I've had my 12 plate 1.6 Lusso for just over six years and the only real niggles have been the wiring loom problem into the tailgate (which has been fixed twice but still rears its head regularly) and a habit of eating tyres, particularly the front. It was on 23k miles when I bought it and has only just turned 59k, it's comfortable, quick enough for my needs and has been largely dependable in my ownership. Some serious pothole damage three years ago meant a new front subframe and some of the front suspension components had to be replaced, other than that it's been fine. At the time of looking I was after a Cloverleaf 1750 but couldn't find one, this one turned up in metallic red with horseshoe alloys and caramel leather seats at the right price not too far away, so despite it sounding like an Italian tractor I bought it. The £30 a year tax helped too...!
One of my neighbours is now on her 3rd Guilietta. She always buys the lower powered 1.4T version. Aside from some early problems on her first car, which would have been one of the earlier models (2011 or 2012 I think), as far as I know they've been reliable cars and she seemingly won't drive anything else. A former colleague bought the 175 BHP diesel model a couple of years back and absolutely loves it. He said it drove much better than the Golf GTD he also test drove. Strongest competitor to it in his opinion was the Astra diesel he also drove, just shows you cant rely on internet and media opinion and need to make your own mind up about cars!!
I’ve owned my Sportiva over three and a half years, which shows how much I love it as I get bored easily. For me looks are important and the Giulietta stands out compared to its peers of the day, and even now.
Mines the 170PS petrol and this is a great engine for daily driving with a nice balance of power and economy and I bet the diesel OP is after will have some serious shove.
I’ve averaged just under 40mpg over the last 30k Miles, but this includes several holidays to Cornwall (300 miles each way) whilst towing our Eriba Puck. This brings the average down a fair bit, it would likely be 42ish otherwise.
My multiair unit failed within the first year of ownership, replaced under warranty. The error codes were showing oil starvation and it happened the day after its first service in my ownership (done at supplying Alfa dealer) so could be coincidence or could have been something related to the service. No reliability issues since then, but the stop start just very rarely works despite battery and various looms being replaced under warranty. I just think the stop start system is a bit crap.
I think the Giulietta is a great car to drive - relatively comfortable but no sloppiness, the steering is sharp and feels quite weighty. I really like the gear change too, feels quite slick and positive and makes is easy to short shift if you want. I like how at 30mph on a level road you can be in sixth gear and it’s quietly pootles on. Going to dynamic mode really does alter the character - electronic diff engages, steering weights up, throttle sensitivity is sharper and I think the torque output is increased a small amount. Might have made the last bit up, can’t remember. Plenty practical enough for me especially with roof rack and removable towbar.
In terms of downsides the stop start is annoying, headlights are crap, road noise on my 18s is high and the engine is not rewarding to take past 5k revs. That’s all I can think of.
Thoroughly recommend overall.
JFReturns said:
I’ve owned my Sportiva over three and a half years, which shows how much I love it as I get bored easily. For me looks are important and the Giulietta stands out compared to its peers of the day, and even now.
Mines the 170PS petrol and this is a great engine for daily driving with a nice balance of power and economy and I bet the diesel OP is after will have some serious shove.
I’ve averaged just under 40mpg over the last 30k Miles, but this includes several holidays to Cornwall (300 miles each way) whilst towing our Eriba Puck. This brings the average down a fair bit, it would likely be 42ish otherwise.
My multiair unit failed within the first year of ownership, replaced under warranty. The error codes were showing oil starvation and it happened the day after its first service in my ownership (done at supplying Alfa dealer) so could be coincidence or could have been something related to the service. No reliability issues since then, but the stop start just very rarely works despite battery and various looms being replaced under warranty. I just think the stop start system is a bit crap.
I think the Giulietta is a great car to drive - relatively comfortable but no sloppiness, the steering is sharp and feels quite weighty. I really like the gear change too, feels quite slick and positive and makes is easy to short shift if you want. I like how at 30mph on a level road you can be in sixth gear and it’s quietly pootles on. Going to dynamic mode really does alter the character - electronic diff engages, steering weights up, throttle sensitivity is sharper and I think the torque output is increased a small amount. Might have made the last bit up, can’t remember. Plenty practical enough for me especially with roof rack and removable towbar.
In terms of downsides the stop start is annoying, headlights are crap, road noise on my 18s is high and the engine is not rewarding to take past 5k revs. That’s all I can think of.
Thoroughly recommend overall.
What towbar do you use? For bikes?
I'd agree 100% with your review, having a 2012 170MA myself. Even had the multiair fail a few weeks after an oil change (outside of warranty
).I still think the running costs and performance is great, I can't think of a used car I'd replace it with in terms of looks, performance and reliability. Mine is on 93k, easy to service and got a 2013 multiair unit in it now, hardly* any other issues.
I'm actually looking forwards to (driving it) Tescos later today
(* rear wiring loom.)
Edited by V6todayEVmanana on Saturday 23 May 12:38
V6todayEVmanana said:
You Giulietta looks really smart, and the roof rails and box suit it well. Let me know if you decide to sell the rails
What towbar do you use? For bikes?
I'd agree 100% with your review, having a 2012 170MA myself. Even had the multiair fail a few weeks after an oil change (outside of warranty ).
I still think the running costs and performance is great, I can't think of a used car I'd replace it with in terms of looks, performance and reliability. Mine is on 93k, easy to service and got a 2013 multiair unit in it now, hardly* any other issues.
I'm actually looking forwards to (driving it) Tescos later today
(* rear wiring loom.)
Cheers! The roofbars are official Alfa ones but I’m not sure I’d recommend them. They look nice compared to the Thules or whatever but aren’t lasting well and whistle like a bar steward at exactly 40mph. Annoying!What towbar do you use? For bikes?
I'd agree 100% with your review, having a 2012 170MA myself. Even had the multiair fail a few weeks after an oil change (outside of warranty
).I still think the running costs and performance is great, I can't think of a used car I'd replace it with in terms of looks, performance and reliability. Mine is on 93k, easy to service and got a 2013 multiair unit in it now, hardly* any other issues.
I'm actually looking forwards to (driving it) Tescos later today
(* rear wiring loom.)
Edited by V6todayEVmanana on Saturday 23 May 12:38
I think the towbar is a whitter, the dealer fitted it when I bought the car. Or they had a third party come in a do it probably. It’s used to tow our dinky little vintage caravan, an Eriba Puck:
Junior LFB joined the Giulietta gang on Tuesday, he eventually plumped for a 120bhp 1.4 petrol Lusso in tidy order from 2012 with lots of history, four new tyres, 65,000 miles and £3500.
In two days he's managed 300 miles and is still smiling very broadly! 100 of those miles were following me back from where we bought it. The roads were pretty clear and he kept up a lot more easily than he would have done in the faithful Citroen C2!
Was quite surprised at just how much space there is around the motor, servicing shouldn't involve too much swearing.
A pretty smart looking option for a 19 year old (fully comp was £650) and way more interesting than some of the other mundane stuff on offer.
In two days he's managed 300 miles and is still smiling very broadly! 100 of those miles were following me back from where we bought it. The roads were pretty clear and he kept up a lot more easily than he would have done in the faithful Citroen C2!
Was quite surprised at just how much space there is around the motor, servicing shouldn't involve too much swearing.
A pretty smart looking option for a 19 year old (fully comp was £650) and way more interesting than some of the other mundane stuff on offer.
That seems like a good deal for a tidy Giulietta.
The 120bhp makes a good used car, a tried and tested engine that's easy to live with and can be fun too. Not that common in 2012 so good find.
The Giulietta is the first car I service myself, very easy. Although takes a bit of time getting the undertray and the million screws out.
Oil filter was easy once I got an extension for my wrench, sparks, plugs and air filter no probs.
I'd change the oil every 9k miles (or yearly).
The 120bhp makes a good used car, a tried and tested engine that's easy to live with and can be fun too. Not that common in 2012 so good find.
The Giulietta is the first car I service myself, very easy. Although takes a bit of time getting the undertray and the million screws out.
Oil filter was easy once I got an extension for my wrench, sparks, plugs and air filter no probs.
I'd change the oil every 9k miles (or yearly).
LFB531 said:
Junior LFB joined the Giulietta gang on Tuesday, he eventually plumped for a 120bhp 1.4 petrol Lusso in tidy order from 2012 with lots of history, four new tyres, 65,000 miles and £3500.
In two days he's managed 300 miles and is still smiling very broadly! 100 of those miles were following me back from where we bought it. The roads were pretty clear and he kept up a lot more easily than he would have done in the faithful Citroen C2!
Was quite surprised at just how much space there is around the motor, servicing shouldn't involve too much swearing.
A pretty smart looking option for a 19 year old (fully comp was £650) and way more interesting than some of the other mundane stuff on offer.
Great car for the lad - I think I still had a Peugeot 106 Mardi Gras with a mighty 998cc engine at 19 In two days he's managed 300 miles and is still smiling very broadly! 100 of those miles were following me back from where we bought it. The roads were pretty clear and he kept up a lot more easily than he would have done in the faithful Citroen C2!
Was quite surprised at just how much space there is around the motor, servicing shouldn't involve too much swearing.
A pretty smart looking option for a 19 year old (fully comp was £650) and way more interesting than some of the other mundane stuff on offer.
Missed out on the above car but went and bought a mint 2013 1.6 Jtdm with low miles and a few nice options for £3300 a few days ago, the interior is immaculate.
The car was bought in England and serviced on the button every year at Alfa main dealer, then Alfa specialist for the last few years, full-service and oil change, cam belt and water pump. Service interval are 30k miles but this has been done every year. The previous owner moved to Republic of Ireland for work and drove the car for a year. You can only drive a foreign registered car for 183 days at a time in RoI before you have to take it out of the country or pay the VRT.
After 12 months you need to transfer the car on Irish reg and pay what's known as a VRT which is calculated depending on make, model, emissions which would have cost a whopping 2735 euro so the owner decided to bring it up to Northern Ireland and sell it and buy another one in Dublin. So his loss was my gain with a new MOT last week up in Belfast.
Heres the damage if it had stayed in the RoI
The car was bought in England and serviced on the button every year at Alfa main dealer, then Alfa specialist for the last few years, full-service and oil change, cam belt and water pump. Service interval are 30k miles but this has been done every year. The previous owner moved to Republic of Ireland for work and drove the car for a year. You can only drive a foreign registered car for 183 days at a time in RoI before you have to take it out of the country or pay the VRT.
After 12 months you need to transfer the car on Irish reg and pay what's known as a VRT which is calculated depending on make, model, emissions which would have cost a whopping 2735 euro so the owner decided to bring it up to Northern Ireland and sell it and buy another one in Dublin. So his loss was my gain with a new MOT last week up in Belfast.
Heres the damage if it had stayed in the RoI
Edited by sutoka on Sunday 25th April 07:27
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