Just picked up Alfa Romeo Giulia QV VBM

rkmm3 · 01-09-2017, 09:00 PM

Just picked up my Alfa

Currently own:

E90 M3 ZCP 6MT AW Slicktop
E46 M3 6MT CB

Other options i was considering:

F80 M3 ZCP
C63s AMG
ATS-V
GTR(not in the same class up but it was on the list)

IF i had i got with any of the other, i would have been disappointed for sure.
Not bc of the other cars being disappointing, but this one is just amazing.

Let me be clear - no love lost for BMW but new found love for the Alfa Romeo.

Sorry if posting in wrong section

unc879wins · 01-09-2017, 09:03 PM

Love it. Watching this model closely to see how owners critique it. Crazy power/torque/performance. Craftsmanship, TBD.

Keep thread updated periodically please.

rkmm3 · 01-09-2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by unc879wins

Love it. Watching this model closely to see how owners critique it. Crazy power/torque/performance. Craftsmanship, TBD.

Keep thread updated periodically please.

Thanks!! No doubt. I've already kind of compared the E90 and Alfa on many different fronts but i'll post up a bit later. The national championship is on! :P

AhsanU · 01-09-2017, 09:07 PM

I cross shopped this with my F80 M3, and I wasn't willing to take the risk of owning an Alfa out of warranty since I planned on keeping whatever car I grabbed for at least 6-7 years.

Keep us updated indeed! I am curious to see how the interior will hold up, the transmission, etc.

Also, post more pics!

rkmm3 · 01-09-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AhsanU

I cross shopped this with my F80 M3, and I wasn't willing to take the risk of owning an Alfa out of warranty since I planned on keeping whatever car I grabbed for at least 6-7 years.

Keep us updated indeed! I am curious to see how the interior will hold up, the transmission, etc.

Also, post more pics!

Congrats on the ZCP!

Interior of course so far is built really well. Some downsides but mainly perks. Carbon fiber all over the car.

Engine phenomenal so far but still breaking in.

I plan on selling prior to warranty expiration, as of now id get into another lol.

8ZF is absolutely nuts for an auto. Makes no sense.

Pics will come! Been busy getting everything in order on top of work!

Falafel Combo · 01-10-2017, 06:05 AM

Congrats!

Excuse my ignorance, what are the specs on this car? I know it sounds amazing, as I have heard it on some youtube review. But have not really read up on the specs.

bb1857 · 01-10-2017, 06:26 AM

Definitely very curious to hear how the ownership experience is with these. I hope they do a better job than Maserati did with the Ghibli because that thing is beautiful but a complete disaster from a reliability standpoint. The Alfa looks amazing and the numbers it produces are just awesome!! Congrats and keep us posted

Kief · 01-10-2017, 06:43 AM

Congrats!

You think you'll miss the 6MT or were you ready for a change anyway as some of those other cars you considered do not come with a 6MT either?

Curious how long those "R compounds" will last

rkmm3 · 01-10-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Congrats!

Excuse my ignorance, what are the specs on this car? I know it sounds amazing, as I have heard it on some youtube review. But have not really read up on the specs.

Thanks! No worries!

ENGINE
505 HP
443 lb-ft of torque between 2,500 and 5,500 RPM
TOP SPEED- 191 MPH
ACCELERATION - 0 TO 60 MPH3.8 SECONDS* *Based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual Results May Vary

NÜRBURGRING
LAPTIME 7:32 MINUTES

Copied and pasted from the Alfa website.

Def watch Chris Harris's review on it. At least the second one, the car is white and has the paddle shifters. He did one review on the manual and the other on the 8spd ZF

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Originally Posted by bb1857

Definitely very curious to hear how the ownership experience is with these. I hope they do a better job than Maserati did with the Ghibli because that thing is beautiful but a complete disaster from a reliability standpoint. The Alfa looks amazing and the numbers it produces are just awesome!! Congrats and keep us posted

I truly dont believe you can compare this to the ghibli, ive been in that and the build is different. Different purpose. But im not worried as it does have a warranty lol.

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Originally Posted by Kief

Congrats!

You think you'll miss the 6MT or were you ready for a change anyway as some of those other cars you considered do not come with a 6MT either?

Curious how long those "R compounds" will last

I was def ready for a change, i bought the ZCP wanting the DCT but i wont miss it bc i could go to my garage and drive it :P im keeping the E90, and i also have an e46 m3, they're both 6MT. Not sure if im selling e46. I honestly have strong love for both bmw's, really gonna be hard parting with any if i do.

Lmao that wink - you know with tht 60 wear rating they're gonna last a whole month XD. one of my friend said they're going to evaporate. I'd def go with something with a better tread rating next time. but i dont want to sacrifice perfomance but i dont take the nurburgring on the way to work either. i heard a rumor of new supersports coming out, id consider those.

F80Dreamer · 01-10-2017, 07:26 AM

Congrats!! Really looking forward to your updates...that car is growing on me.

termigni · 01-10-2017, 07:53 AM

wow that front looks fierce. congrats

shamun160 · 01-10-2017, 08:10 AM

Do mind posting your pricing?

I am curious how these things option out and the Alfa site has nothing.

jpics80 · 01-10-2017, 08:11 AM

Oh wow I didnt know these were in the wild already.

myzmak · 01-10-2017, 10:03 AM

Lovely. Post more photos!

smithrider · 01-10-2017, 10:34 AM

Congrats my friend! She is a great looking car. I am keenly interested in your E90 comparo as I am contemplating the move to the QV as well. Most importantly, does it provide the same intangible level of excitement/engagement in everyday spirited driving.

rkmm3 · 01-10-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by F80Dreamer

Congrats!! Really looking forward to your updates...that car is growing on me.

Thank you! In person, it'll grow on you a lot faster!

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Originally Posted by termigni

wow that front looks fierce. congrats

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by shamun160

Do mind posting your pricing?

I am curious how these things option out and the Alfa site has nothing.

I had a few options but they were pre-selected by alfa romeo.

78k with all options i got.

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Originally Posted by jpics80

Oh wow I didnt know these were in the wild already.

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Originally Posted by (((myzmak)))

Lovely. Post more photos!

I will as soon as i free up some time!

here is one my friend took

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Originally Posted by smithrider

Congrats my friend! She is a great looking car. I am keenly interested in your E90 comparo as I am contemplating the move to the QV as well. Most importantly, does it provide the same intangible level of excitement/engagement in everyday spirited driving.

I will post a bit later, i gotta get back to work lol! I will def give input a bit later

Thanks everyone for your responses! im super excited!

DocWeatherington · 01-10-2017, 01:46 PM

Please keep up updated, add some videos.. sound

MCarRacr07 · 01-10-2017, 03:24 PM

very nice...looks really good in black..
just got my Rosso Competizione QV....only the weather is lousy here and I don't fancy wrecking her on ice and snow..LOL
Enjoy her!

bloke79 · 01-10-2017, 03:49 PM

Congrats!!

Would be great to hear your experiences after a few months living with it - very keen to understand what after-sales service is like as well as reliability.

Out of interest - how do you find the auto-transmission? Is it as snappy as the DCT in the M3/4?

It's a pity they don't do a 2 door version - maybe in the next model.

MCarRacr07 · 01-10-2017, 06:28 PM

just took it out of the garage for a quick shot...and back in she went

Ian1973 · 01-10-2017, 06:59 PM

I can't quite figure out how I feel about the front end. The rest of it is good looking though.

Congrats to both of you.

MCarRacr07 · 01-10-2017, 08:45 PM

@Ian1973.....the Alfa snout with the deep V is a trademark much like the BMW Kidney Grills...if you look at those over the evolution of BMW design...they went from narrow...to wider, to squat...with each platform change so did the kidney grills...just look from E30, to E36 , E46 etc etc....
I'm still a fan of BMW M.....but I wanted a change and some of the new stuff they were doing was not to my liking...I hope the Alfa ends up being everything I am expecting...otherwise...what do you buy?? LOL

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MCarRacr07 Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 241 Posts Drives: a couple still in the garage Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	@Ian1973.....the Alfa snout with the deep V is a trademark much like the BMW Kidney Grills...if you look at those over the evolution of BMW design...they went from narrow...to wider, to squat...with each platform change so did the kidney grills...just look from E30, to E36 , E46 etc etc.... I'm still a fan of BMW M.....but I wanted a change and some of the new stuff they were doing was not to my liking...I hope the Alfa ends up being everything I am expecting...otherwise...what do you buy?? LOL __________________
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