I wasn't quite prepared to, but due to unforeseen circumstances I pulled the trigger and bought an '18 Giulia Ti Sport. The long of it is that I was rear ended last week in the Monte Carlo. It will likely be deemed a total (though still perfectly drive able) but the insurance company for the other driver is dragging their feet. I've been planning on a new car to replace the Monte for a while now and we had a target date of April '19, so the accident accelerated plans a bit. I was going to hold out anyway, but I learned that the '19 models won't hit the lots until end of November so the small quantity that are left on lots today are all that they'll be getting until then. I'm picky on what I want and didn't want to be in a position of being stuck in a rental for a few months, so we decided to go ahead and bite the bullet. Pending interest rate increases and the ever looming possibility of a tariff also helped in pushing us over the edge.
Now for the fun stuff. I was able to find a model that was almost exactly what I wanted. Only thing missing is the red interior and Ti Leather Package which is simply a leather dash and door panels. Other than that, this is the car I've been dreaming about for months. After a couple phone calls with the dealership we came to an agreement on price, $51k out the door, let the sales lady know I'd be there in 10 minutes to sign paperwork. I've dealt with this particular chain of dealerships before and honestly had no intention on dealing with them again, but, the Alfa Romeo network is small and they happen to be 10 minutes from my office. I have to admit, they were great to deal with and I did thoroughly enjoy the process and being at the dealership chatting with some of the folks while they prepped the car. 2 and a half hours later the car was ready and I headed home. It drives like an absolute dream and I can't wait for the break-in period to be over so I can really throttle down.
I know you're going to ask so here are the specs - Ti Sport AWD, Rosso Competizione Tri-Coat exterior, Yellow Brembos, Black leather interior, Ti Sport Performance Package, Driver Assistance Static Package, Driver Assistance Dynamic Plus Package, Hi Performance Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Harman Kardon audio, Dual-Pane Sunroof, 3D Nav.
I can't believe I own an Italian sports sedan. I grew up in Italy, never once did I think I'd ever be living in America and driving an Alfa Romeo. Truly a surreal feeling.
Now for the fun stuff. I was able to find a model that was almost exactly what I wanted. Only thing missing is the red interior and Ti Leather Package which is simply a leather dash and door panels. Other than that, this is the car I've been dreaming about for months. After a couple phone calls with the dealership we came to an agreement on price, $51k out the door, let the sales lady know I'd be there in 10 minutes to sign paperwork. I've dealt with this particular chain of dealerships before and honestly had no intention on dealing with them again, but, the Alfa Romeo network is small and they happen to be 10 minutes from my office. I have to admit, they were great to deal with and I did thoroughly enjoy the process and being at the dealership chatting with some of the folks while they prepped the car. 2 and a half hours later the car was ready and I headed home. It drives like an absolute dream and I can't wait for the break-in period to be over so I can really throttle down.
I know you're going to ask so here are the specs - Ti Sport AWD, Rosso Competizione Tri-Coat exterior, Yellow Brembos, Black leather interior, Ti Sport Performance Package, Driver Assistance Static Package, Driver Assistance Dynamic Plus Package, Hi Performance Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Harman Kardon audio, Dual-Pane Sunroof, 3D Nav.
I can't believe I own an Italian sports sedan. I grew up in Italy, never once did I think I'd ever be living in America and driving an Alfa Romeo. Truly a surreal feeling.
