I was looking at the older used models. The thing that I love about Alfa in SA is that they have no second-hand value, unless you buy from Arnold Chatz 😛. So you get a great car at a reasonable price. Next you need to find a decent independent Alfa specialist who is usually as passionate about the brand as you are. The result is many years of happy and relatively affordable and stylish motoring. Few on the road makes the whole experience even more special. Be prepared never to sell it as you'll get nothing for it. 😆
A new Alfa Romeo is 100% out of the question . I would side step Sir Arnold and look for a 2 year old example that has been appropriately looked after at a fraction of the new price , in fact , a VERY GOOD used example with low mileage can be had for 50% and less than the new price .
Competition would be amongst others. the NX and X3. Once you spec up the base model X 3 you can easily exceed 1.2 m. I would probably opt for the NX 350 h with my own money and that one reaches 1.3 m. The reliability of the Europeans is increasingly problematic so don’t think that’s a major point of comparison.
From what ive seen, these cars are relatively reliable . Yoyll pay for parts a lot,just like with lexus. But really no need ro worry .the Ferrari engines though ,probably a cause foe concern
It looks great, and love all the options and their prices for them, would still go for the Porsche macan tho. I don’t know personalization is kind of my thing
It's a great car, either way. Sales nr's don't do it justice. If I was in the market, I would get it. One could always spend a bit more and get the Maserati version 😂😂 ...
@@julietmcguire I feel stellantis wants to keep maserati and alfa as far away from each other as possible. They purposely limit the interiors of alfas yet both cars are in the same market mostly
I was looking at the older used models. The thing that I love about Alfa in SA is that they have no second-hand value, unless you buy from Arnold Chatz 😛. So you get a great car at a reasonable price. Next you need to find a decent independent Alfa specialist who is usually as passionate about the brand as you are. The result is many years of happy and relatively affordable and stylish motoring. Few on the road makes the whole experience even more special. Be prepared never to sell it as you'll get nothing for it. 😆
That makes total sense. And as Jeremy Clarkson said, you can't claim to be a gear head and not have owned an Alfa Romeo.
A new Alfa Romeo is 100% out of the question . I would side step Sir Arnold and look for a 2 year old example that has been appropriately looked after at a fraction of the new price , in fact , a VERY GOOD used example with low mileage can be had for 50% and less than the new price .
Competition would be amongst others. the NX and X3. Once you spec up the base model X 3 you can easily exceed 1.2 m. I would probably opt for the NX 350 h with my own money and that one reaches 1.3 m. The reliability of the Europeans is increasingly problematic so don’t think that’s a major point of comparison.
From what ive seen, these cars are relatively reliable . Yoyll pay for parts a lot,just like with lexus. But really no need ro worry .the Ferrari engines though ,probably a cause foe concern
It looks great, and love all the options and their prices for them, would still go for the Porsche macan tho. I don’t know personalization is kind of my thing
The German Swede competition is too strong making this a niche model
I like your choice of radio station. 😉 #JustSaying
Excellent car . Would definitely be choice of mine should I be in the market.🆒😎👍!
It's a great car, either way. Sales nr's don't do it justice. If I was in the market, I would get it.
One could always spend a bit more and get the Maserati version 😂😂 ...
True! ha ha
@@julietmcguirevelo-chè I almost felt it *cringe*😊
The Grecale is R500k more. That's the price of acquiring the Maserati badge. They share the same chassis.
@@MohsinWadee hence my last comment.
It's not hard to understand.
What on earth would you know you’re driving on the wrong side of the street
The price point really has to convince a non Alfa Romeo buyer to pay that amount for a mid-sized SUV . . .
Yup
I have found my people Alfa Romeo is Italian😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
😅😅 They must put their indicators on
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!!❤
Nice car but a bit bland in the interior and definitely a niche market vehicle.
Definitely niche!
No spare tire, with all season tires. You surely jest? #aaa
Jus, 1.2 bar ??? 😮
A bit crazy, right?!?!?
Sorry, but i wouldn't buy any Italian car. Nothing but problems, and zero resale value. Now, being part of Stellantis, it's even worse.
Good review and fun, 😂 fuck the kids live them home
R1.2 MILLION for a very unreliable Alfa with very unreliable aftersales service ?? You must be joking ! No wonder they sell fokol !
That interior is probably the main reason i wouldn't buy the car.
Car is great looking, but interior is a let down for 2023.
I have to agree with you!
@@julietmcguire I feel stellantis wants to keep maserati and alfa as far away from each other as possible. They purposely limit the interiors of alfas yet both cars are in the same market mostly