ALFA ROMEO - Everything You Need to Know

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Alfa Romeo, an iconic automotive powerhouse with deep roots in racing, and the masterminds behind the new Giulia GTAm, the modern Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, and 4C Spider. With over 100 years of history, they helped mould Enzo Ferrari, survived two world wars, and were pioneers of the early automotive space, from the early 8C spiders, to the legendary Alfa Romeo 155. Grab your Quadrifoglio for good luck, and join James Pumphrey as he tells you everything you need to know about Alfa Romeo!
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@robertbetz2933 4 жыл бұрын

“Quadro fog-leo” Me as an Italian* “screams in spaghetti”

@Lieutenant_Dude 4 жыл бұрын

Somebody toucha mah spaghet!

@silviobaridon7886 4 жыл бұрын

Almeno ci prova a pronunciarlo bene 😂

@lorisfrigerio 4 жыл бұрын

@@silviobaridon7886 fa più ridere detto male ahaha

@alvaromontielperez9446 4 жыл бұрын

Zero yo también jajaj

@davidvalencia129 4 жыл бұрын

@Zero claro, el italiano, Español, Portugués, y Catalan son lenguas romances osea tienen muchísima similitud.. Por eso si sabes Español los idiomas mencionados no se te dificultaran..

@jeevenravi 4 жыл бұрын

James: "a.k.a. Darracq Johnson" Me: "how can someone dislike quality content like this"

@savagetuner2404 4 жыл бұрын

Jeeven Ravi sanity

@reevsrosario7627 4 жыл бұрын

I nearly spat out my coffee lmao

@daniels7862 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a 2020 Stelvio. It’s amazing. Nothing I have ever driven feels the same. The handling is so good it’s like it got an exception from the laws of physics. I can only imagine how great the quadrifoglio is

@Woodlerx 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome in the club man! Qv is like 2*Stelvio. Double emotions, double service 😉👍

@daniels7862 2 жыл бұрын

@@Woodlerx thanks! Luckily I haven’t had any problems so far which I honestly expected. On whatever car I own as a daily driver I don’t own it out of warranty because I just can’t handle the anxiety lol. I am planning on purchasing an extended warranty because of that so hopefully I get to keep it for quite a while. I’m actually going to be renting a QV on Turo soon. I’ll get to experience the fun without paying almost twice the price. How’s your Alfa experience been?

@johanneswarn5488 3 жыл бұрын

I have had a lot of alfas and none were as unreliable as people say. They always worked and always made me smile while driving them. Rust issues on the 156 sills are well known but avoidable if the car was well kept. Currently drive a 2005 156 SW. Red with beige leather interior and The 2.0 JTS engine. Such a pretty and fun car, i love it

@Otter-Destruction 4 жыл бұрын

The Alfa Romeo Giulia is probably one of the best looking car i've ever seen.

@TheDeLeG3nD 4 жыл бұрын

From the outside, yes.

@anthonyhca 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDeLeG3nD Pretty nice on the inside too..

@davidbogdan1763 4 жыл бұрын

with the luckiest quadrifoglio

@pataleedoratiyawa2943 4 жыл бұрын

Yeahh!

@rebandim1638 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@nutshot_brawler8466 4 жыл бұрын

As the OG Top Gear trio said “You’re not a proper petrolhead, unless you’ve owned an Alfa”

@Eeter26 4 жыл бұрын

NutshotBrawler what if i don’t like alfas?

@nembokid8 4 жыл бұрын

@@Eeter26 you dont like cars..

@xavier3211 4 жыл бұрын

@@nembokid8 big fax. How can you not like at least one Alfa

@BlackHaloO 4 жыл бұрын

@@Eeter26 thats like If you'd say that you dont like bread... Any kind of bread

@dr.donpaulioni7965 4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly the opposite of what a true petrol head would say. You're not a true petrol head unless you have owned a Datsun with a twin cam turbo conversion.

@CrustyHolyGrail 2 жыл бұрын

I own a Giulia QV and its by far the best car I've ever owned. The car brings joy driving it.

@supersurfer1 Жыл бұрын

Serious question: what issues have you had with it ? Been in BMWs last 30 years now looking at a QV but ive been reading about electrics and rattles and suspension knocks. How has your experience been ? Thanks

@theLEGOguy22 Жыл бұрын

@@supersurfer1I had mine for 4 years. Zero issues. Don’t believe the bullshit.

@tmastodon8174 9 ай бұрын

@@supersurfer1 I came from BMW And Audi (former F80 m3, E36, S7, S4 owner)... my Giulia QV is by far the best (most fun) car I've ever owned.

@keithcody2867 9 күн бұрын

Do you still have it? And do you still love it? I’m thinking of getting one but ima little scared

@user-ox3lv4vg9p 3 жыл бұрын

Alfa Romeo is like neighbour's wife. You admire her and want to have good time with her, but you don't know the pain of the guy who is keeping it.

@michelangeloboldri9893 3 жыл бұрын

As a 156 owner for over 3 years, 45 000 km and 4 oil changes after, I’d say, keeping it is a lot nicer than keeping a VW golf. Still don’t know where the reliability issues stories came from. Video showed a petrol with rod knock - I can find plenty of VAG/BMW/Merc videos of rod knock...

@victoracosta4796 3 жыл бұрын

@@michelangeloboldri9893 So does that mean Maseratis are reliable?

@henrikg14 3 жыл бұрын

@@victoracosta4796 pretty sure they fixed that problem

@Toasted_bread37 3 жыл бұрын

@gregdales4701 2 жыл бұрын

@@michelangeloboldri9893 With you there. Everybody and there dogs have a golf.

@bradj1414 4 жыл бұрын

As an owner of a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0T, I can honestly say the car has blown me away in every aspect. It’s like the car has its own soul and passion to drive.

@NOrlando952 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 17 TI, I love it so much.

@Dracstar 3 жыл бұрын

@@NOrlando952 how many miles? Any issues?

@jaioncebollero1168 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dracstar this, I’d consider one if I knew how many miles I could comfortably expect. Reliability wise I’d assume Its just like German cars. It’s either barely cheaper or barely higher to maintain. It’s certainly no Lexus or Acura right? Couldn’t be..

@joelvorhees2282 2 жыл бұрын

I don't own or driven one but the car seems like that

@bladieblaat23 2 жыл бұрын

@Brad get rid of it before it's 10 years old bacause by then parts will be unavailable. That's the true Alfa Romeo tradition / nightmare

@ItzzzBeamo 4 жыл бұрын

"Stelvio SUV" *shows a Giulietta hatch instead*

@sheepdogspecops1595 4 жыл бұрын

We need an episode on the Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale, and the new GTA and GTAm

@Manuel-zc7po 3 жыл бұрын

@@sheepdogspecops1595 the Tonale is still a concept

@saidalas7763 3 жыл бұрын

The 1series looks much better

@MCRM_Finnegan 3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 just no Alfa look so much better more style and passion to me all bmw's last 5 years look almost the same

@alfaromeoorphanage1172 3 жыл бұрын

Also thank you so much Donut Media for this article. Alfas are extremely underrated and every single car enthusiast should experience driving one!

@wessanford3930 2 жыл бұрын

I love how post Malone’s birth is a measurement of time in this series

@Pandiac 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie Alfa Romeo is probably my favorite of the exotic car brands. The styling is just perfect and not too over the top. I hope they can stay in business for a long time

@robinvandeklok1450 2 жыл бұрын

exotic? maybe in USA but in europe its a well known and used car brand

@joetad1956 2 жыл бұрын

@@robinvandeklok1450 its a bit of both, they have made some of the greatest race cars of all time and also make roadcars

@ludusphasma5863 Жыл бұрын

Alfa and lotus are tied in my books, absolutely love the 4c and Elise/Exige

@frankf684 5 ай бұрын

⁠@@robinvandeklok14502 years ago,but in America Italy is a far away foreign country so by definition it is exotic in this country.

@mastergamingnic1681 4 жыл бұрын

2:22 Me: **looks around the toilet and tapes up my phone camera**

@bizzarromage 4 жыл бұрын

I gave my camera a deep meaningful look.

@daytoncorl271 4 жыл бұрын

I be poopin🤙🏻

@gava7691 4 жыл бұрын

fkdhjfghdsjkghjkfhgkfjd you don't?

@lynpendry 4 жыл бұрын

G Ava No?

@mastergamingnic1681 4 жыл бұрын

fkdhjfghdsjkghjkfhgkfjd Yeah when there are some leaks, I use flex tape!

@hrvojejozic7661 3 жыл бұрын

Every time he said QUADRE-FOGLIO i get a little bit of heart attack😂

@towermoss 2 жыл бұрын

If it's any consolation, he mispronounces most of the English words too. 😎

@CoastingCalifornia 2 жыл бұрын

This video made me feel so much better about my Alfa. Thanks guys.

@studiomtn 4 жыл бұрын

Do: "DONUT MEDIA - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed"

@LITONDO 4 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@christopherbenson5160 4 жыл бұрын

Hey that'd be cool as

@bandvitromania9642 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexander1485 yes

@mrmcbeardy9268 4 жыл бұрын

As happy as it makes me that you did finally mentioned the 156 (absolutely stonking car), i feel i would be remiss if i didn't bring light to the fact that at no point was the GTV mentioned in either its 4 cylinder twin cam OR V6 form. Now its true, the pedal setup was a bit shit on the GTV, if we're being honest... but it was a beautiful car to look at and it handled masterfully (so long as the bushes weren't shagged, which seemed to automatically happen exactly 10 mins after installing a new set). But apart from that, a beautiful machine 👌

@foffeboy7866 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexander1485 oof

@crob5523 4 жыл бұрын

The Alfa Romeo symbol: The Red Milanese Cross was worn by soldiers in battle, dates back to the crusades. The Biscione (large snake) is an important symbol in Milan's history and was adopted by the House of Visconti (Milan's ruling family for nearly 200 years). The Man emerging from the serpent's mouth represents being reborn. The Crown represents Alfa Romeo's world racing champion status. Lastly, in the earlier original logos, the knots on the outside of the symbol was a tribute to the House of Savoy (one of Italy's oldest royal families).

@LeglessWonder 4 жыл бұрын

This guy Alfas

@s1d3k1ckRO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I love Alfa Romeo, it's my favorite Italian car manufacturer.

@antonio_pernice02 4 жыл бұрын

Alfista?:)

@cuoresportivo12 4 жыл бұрын

No, its not! The man is arab! Better to say semitic, muslim! Serpent is eating muslim! Only guys who read a lot know that! Alfa have rasist logo! Im muslim and alfista, but i cant stop loving alfa :(

@crob5523 4 жыл бұрын

@@cuoresportivo12 You need help....

@massimolettuce 2 жыл бұрын

The Alfa Romeo Brera is simply the best looking hatchback I have ever seen. The GT is also amazing to look at, and we cannot forget about the QV line, as well as their strong Busso engines legacy and amongst others, the gtv6. I miss the old alfas.

@woodant1981 3 жыл бұрын

15:34 I think I’m about to cry, I’m almost certain that’s my dads old car he was so sad to get rid of, i never knew what happened to it only that it was driven to a breakers sounding just like this, everything about it is the same. I loved that thing😭

@eugenepoon 4 жыл бұрын

> "Stelvio SUV" > Shows a Giulietta Hatchback

@Rutlefan 4 жыл бұрын

And was showing S4 Spiders when he was talking about the S2 Spider, and no mention of the glorious GTV6, but otherwise great.

@saidalas7763 3 жыл бұрын

Uglyetta*

@arteonyx 3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 ok

@nicololunardi 4 жыл бұрын

Video: about Alfa Romeo Car in the background: Volkswagen Golf Every Italian Alfista: *triggered*

@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102 4 жыл бұрын

Every Alfista period. I bet even German Alfistas facepalmed.

@Linusen9 4 жыл бұрын

Nicolò Lunardi thgout they can gett away with it

@magua647 4 жыл бұрын

That isnt an Alfa behimd him?

@TehManInTehWall 4 жыл бұрын

That's James' golf to be fair

@joe125ful 4 жыл бұрын

Not make sence:)

@ronlussari 9 ай бұрын

This Channel is amazing. I hope there are other wpisodes like this for BMW, Lezua, Jaguar, etc. Great job man!!

@thetruebatman4632 2 жыл бұрын

Gahhh dang man he nailed me with the “if you’re poopin now” bro I covered my camera.

@ryusenpai6295 4 жыл бұрын

James ;"Let me if you're pooping right now" Me : So, you're calling me out like that huh?

@LucasTCaceres4253 4 жыл бұрын

Me too bro. Me too...

@adamcroteau8711 4 жыл бұрын

Bro same

@marvingiron9026 4 жыл бұрын

Same hahaha

@anderrawr 4 жыл бұрын

Bro, when he said that, I cut my poop in half

@sod-gabe9859 4 жыл бұрын

How did he know I was shitting

@mattmanley7118 4 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how many quadrifolios and stelvios I've seen here in my town heck the states alone People are catching up and not everybody just has their own bland BMW anymore.. Alfa is stunning I love seeing them

@FlashoftheBlades 7 ай бұрын

My dad used to race a GTA in the North Suburban Sports Car Club, based out of the Chicago area. It had a predominantly red paint job with a black #7 on the doors, and it used to occupy a space in the family home garage. I still remember getting to sit in the car as a little kid.

@Zec3 3 жыл бұрын

You've missed the 159! The latest Spider and the Brera! The best looking Aflas of them all! And the MiTo.

@gerardmontgomery280 4 жыл бұрын

Alfa's engines always sound angry, love them.

@LukeGB003 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, even my MiTo.

@santhoshsridhar5887 3 жыл бұрын

Just like the people who made them.

@Veyronn 3 жыл бұрын

@@santhoshsridhar5887 SPAGHETTI!!!!

@saidalas7763 3 жыл бұрын

@@LukeGB003 MiTo haha

@sunmoonmunna3557 3 жыл бұрын

Yessir the Ferrari built engines r sick

@Exponaut_R-01 4 жыл бұрын

"until a series of unfortunate events would lemony snicket him" That alone gets my like

@Jim-op5fv 4 жыл бұрын

Exponaut R-01 I don’t get it, can you explain

@Exponaut_R-01 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a book series by Lemony Snicket called “A Series of Unfortunate Events”

@mysteryman447 4 жыл бұрын

Exponaut R-01 don’t forget the jim carrey movie adaption

@CarlosGarcia-ze6rt 4 жыл бұрын

@@mysteryman447 nor the netflix series

@Dontlookatiteatit Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2019 Giulia ti sport. I lowered it, installed a jb4 tune and did the muffler delete. It’s an absolutely incredible car.

@tonytoomuch Жыл бұрын

I have the guilia quadrifoglio and if I could I would have a warehouse of their cars. Beautiful designs and tons of fun.

@zacuery5097 4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson: Alfa’s are just.......special

@dr.donpaulioni7965 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah like a special needs kid

@paveantelic7876 3 жыл бұрын

specially crap

@Manuel-zc7po 3 жыл бұрын

@@paveantelic7876 shut up

@paveantelic7876 3 жыл бұрын

@@Manuel-zc7po ok

@tomachimoiu65 3 жыл бұрын

@ThePatUltra this may be the most not alpha male thing to say

@staticaesthetics697 4 жыл бұрын

2:22 I actually started laughing because I literally am pooping right now

@TheSteelcure 4 жыл бұрын

Me 2 hahaha

@Bruhmomentz69 4 жыл бұрын

Same here xD

@disbang4273 4 жыл бұрын

Dead Garçon same

@smartjunayd 4 жыл бұрын

What a epic bruh / gamer moment

@jasongray2913 4 жыл бұрын

Same here! Poop friends!

@TheMrFishnDucks 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. So many amazing cars. Keep up the good work.

@phoenixproductions5358 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1990 Alfa Romeo spider graduate, it’s been sitting in my driveway for 7 years with multiple problems, the engines blew head gaskets if pushed too hard and the fuel system would always rust and get clogged, I spend 200$ already on fuel system parts and it runs but has alternator problems. I absolutely love this care cause it’s small, fast and a Manuel, I hope I get it to the point of road driving soon 👍🏻

@followthezierer2522 4 жыл бұрын

Who needs suvs? I can fit all my friends in a 2 seater.

@chibullsfan 4 жыл бұрын

That’s depressing

@thejkyle 4 жыл бұрын

And still have room for one passenger

@jeannascimento5216 4 жыл бұрын

Pffff i can fit all my friends in a Mclaren F1. In the front seat

@77xyu94 4 жыл бұрын

And a boot space for 2 more friends

@joaoscremin 4 жыл бұрын

"Stelvio SUV" proceeds to show footage from the Giulietta Hatchback

@ofaoilleachain 4 жыл бұрын

Literally was about to comment this

@DorvipeRR 4 жыл бұрын

@@ofaoilleachain Same

@s1d3k1ckRO 4 жыл бұрын

Aka the fastest suv on the green hell.

@thesoggybaguette4465 4 жыл бұрын

The Stelvio was too dishonorable to be shown, so they showed something better

@SavioureG 4 жыл бұрын

@@thesoggybaguette4465 Factually you are incorrect, but personally as a Giulietta owner I like your comment :D

@DaOzMan0608 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't one that asked for it but this was the most interesting Up To Speed EVER!

@wynnfeatherstone930 2 жыл бұрын

EPIC stuff!! I own a '71 Giulia Super, '93 164 QV and a '96 155 2,5L V6...I live and breath this brand

@jordanbozukov9456 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention one of the most beautiful Alfa's... 159

@Trija204 3 жыл бұрын

And the Romeo minivan

@fongchye1946 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that is sexy SEXY

@22Rokzar 3 жыл бұрын

And brera

@IrishStar 3 жыл бұрын

And the GT 3.2 V6 Busso!! Heck all Alfas are sexy!! 🇮🇹🍀🏎️

@Shrektastic69 3 жыл бұрын

IrishStar GT 3.2 2010 🤤

@angushev 4 жыл бұрын

I once again request - DO AN UP TO SPEED ON AYRTON SENNA

@JoyManoppo 4 жыл бұрын

And lewis hamilton too

@ultraguy8771 4 жыл бұрын

Niki Lauda and Michael Schumacher as well.

@nikatskhovrebadze5803 4 жыл бұрын

Im once again asking for Up to speed on senna

@koshalsharma1974 4 жыл бұрын

Emerson fittipaldi

@mister1297 4 жыл бұрын

Don't have enough accounts to like this comment...

@prod.bigkelbly5403 Жыл бұрын

When he asked if your pooping right now I stared cracking up because I was indeed watching this sitting on the toilet 😂

@delannodelima9720 2 жыл бұрын

I love the passion on your words and in the Alfa Romeo history!

@PhilmoreJenkins 4 жыл бұрын

2:24 I've never been more called out in my life.

@IsmaelMaltais 4 жыл бұрын

So am I

@pascal8693 4 жыл бұрын

So am I

@nicholasjamesrabanalessere1763 4 жыл бұрын

So am I

@allanrucker3827 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@thaddeuswinsett1338 4 жыл бұрын

on god

@iKaBanana 4 жыл бұрын

the “Am” in the new GTAm stands for “Alleggerita modificata” meaning lightened and modified

@Banana_BOI1 4 жыл бұрын

iKaBanana No it means Grand Theft Auto Milan. I know cause I’m Italian

@lonelydriver1421 4 жыл бұрын

Yall gone bananas

@andrewgruver7774 4 жыл бұрын

Fuckin bananas😂

@iKaBanana 4 жыл бұрын

Banana BOI haha you made me giggle ;) let alone ur name 🙃

@Lorenzo-1998 4 жыл бұрын

No ikaBanana, it means “Gran Turismo America”.

@tastefullynerdy1161 5 ай бұрын

The 159 wagon is still the best looking wagon of all times. That rear is to die for.

@christiantoman3474 8 ай бұрын

my dad has owned the alfetta from the 70s and he said it’s the best sounding engine he has ever owned. he also has had a new guilietta hatch and drove that for 9 years and how has a lexus rcf

@RobTheDoodler 4 жыл бұрын

The story of the clover logo is pretty dang wonderful.

@PigIlFigo32 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah then the poor guy once hadn't the time to paint it, and died in a crash( it's true, not a joke, he actually died in a car crash the day he forgot to paint the four leaf clover on his car)

@guglielmolami6479 2 жыл бұрын

And since the day he died, Alfa decided to drop half of the White square e Stick to the triangle to symbolize the loss of Jano

@enriquecomas933 2 жыл бұрын

@@PigIlFigo32 They said he sold his soul to the devil, and the devil was the painter who put the clover on the car.

@pedromoronta5025 4 жыл бұрын

This why I love this brand has some mystic, some magic, some historic, a pure Italian pedigree and of course the beginning of Enzo Ferrari

@karukaru1011 2 жыл бұрын

I leased a Stelvio, one of the best SUV I have ever driven. The maintenance was expensive though, being Italian. The transmission and the drive is excellent and sheer brilliance!

@1972dsrai 3 жыл бұрын

I’m currently an Audi owner, but I’ve owned a few Alfa’s over the years. Beautiful looking cars with cool interiors and great to drive. My next car could well be a Stelvio. London, UK

@Racingboom 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a quote from old top gear I think when one of the bois say, “An Alfa is the best driving experience you can have, as long as the car stays running”

@johnphaceas7434 4 жыл бұрын

Or do you mean when Clarkson said "Alfas are designed to be the best a car can be ... briefly..." (but I don't care, I have two still and owned a third previously)

@salvatoreferro1797 4 жыл бұрын

Why Alfa Romeo’s cars are so beautiful? So you have something to contemplate when they break down.

@gerardmontgomery280 4 жыл бұрын

You can't be a true petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa J Clarkson

@boltmix7294 4 жыл бұрын

@@salvatoreferro1797 They barely break down at all

@studiocalder818 4 жыл бұрын

The old Alfas only need to be well maintained, as they were race cars for daily streets, the new Alfas are quite like other top cars

@Josh-im1lh 4 жыл бұрын

“Let me know in the comments if you’re pooping right now” Me on the toilet: ✋

@theLEGOguy22 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Lewis I was as well

@MatthewLawlor1 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@supersaiyanick10 4 жыл бұрын

Me 3 bro

@n_y_o_o_m 4 жыл бұрын

yeet

@jmdetillo6573 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ca9968 2 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 1983 Alfa Sud 1.5 Super Hatch, I was given it by a family friend in 1996, it had been sitting in her driveway with a broken engine for a few years, I got it fixed by a mechanic, re-did the interior myself and she was then named Delorus, she was so much fun to drive, very temperamental and quirky (she would never start after a rainstorm, during the storm she would, but not after)...great car, still kind of sad that I sold her...

@Trija204 2 жыл бұрын

I really want up to speed episodes on these: •Abarth •Maserati •Jaguar •Volvo •Citroën DS •Alpine •SSC

@ThomasWillness 4 жыл бұрын

We need an up to speed on MASERATI

@woobacca9215 4 жыл бұрын

WORD TOO I JUST SAID THAT! but then i edited my comment to say some dumb shit.

@dwdesign2873 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@jenniferlowe1391 4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you!

@elitediamondgamming34 4 жыл бұрын

Said no one ever

@marcocerqueira2732 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Willness hell yeah

@pietro6206 4 жыл бұрын

Actually in GTAm, Am meaning america is just a myth. GTAm is "gran turismo alleggerita(lightened) modificata(modified)" I'm Italian

@jacopozenomoscardo1604 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, in fact alfa isn't going to sell the GTA and the GTAm in America lol

@jorge8596 4 жыл бұрын

@@jacopozenomoscardo1604 I think the GTAm is illegal because it only has harnesses and no seatbelt, so it is classified as a racecar in the US. It's an extremely stupid law considering that harnesses are much more effective than seatbelts

@janelzinga1964 4 жыл бұрын

@@jorge8596 yea if you want to snap you're neck when you crash

@MrWatchingEverithing 4 жыл бұрын

"Trust me I'm an eng... (ah damn) italian"

@vincealince_SRT 4 жыл бұрын

JAZEMO FIAT stated they’re looking into having allocations available for US market

@florianr.7023 2 жыл бұрын

my mom still owns an Alfa Romeo Spieder v4 in almost perfect condition and even though I have problems with 6'35 because my knee locks the first gear, I love this car 😍

@alfaholicsgreece Жыл бұрын

The only problem with the Alfa Romeo 156/147/GT was (is) the the unreliable owners. With the correct service still is one of the most reliable car ever with the best looking shape even after all those years.Specialy with the Twin Spark engine is a gem. Over 400.000 km and still running like a charm on many owners hands here. Same applies to the other models of the brand too.

@johnphaceas7434 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely true. I've had 3 Busso-powered 156s over the last 11 years - all have been super durable as well as beautiful and brilliant to drive. My current one - a rare 2002 GTA - is my daily driver and has done over 256,000km.

@frumpd63 4 жыл бұрын

Leased an 18 Giulia Ti Sport intending for it to be my last gas car. Two years later, I'd be fine driving it until they take my license away. Such a sweet, soulful vehicle.

@TheOtherGygax 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 Guilia. You are correct; amazing driving experience!!

@BRazurp Жыл бұрын

@@TheOtherGygax just got a 2017 2.0T awd man these cars are fun to drive

@jadenkumar Жыл бұрын

I might be getting a 20 Giulia ti sport myself. Where you able to get more power out of it? If so how did you do it?

@HaggisNHorsepower 4 жыл бұрын

Sticking with the Italian theme, I would love to see an episode on Abarth. Great vid as always Donut team 😊

@pizzamann95 4 жыл бұрын

I think an Abarth episode would be and excellent idea. Karl Abarth if to FIAT as Carrol Shelby was to Ford.

@rak6437 2 жыл бұрын

Alfa Romeos have one of the shittiest reliability rating

@D4RK28 2 жыл бұрын

@@rak6437 depends on the way you treat them, my dad has had a 156 for 20 years with no major issues

@schnuffelpuff3923 2 жыл бұрын

@@rak6437 So does BMW but they still EVERYWHERE. If you want a reliable car then go buy a Toyota, if you want a car with a unique soul you get an Alfa, Lotus, BMW or any other actual sports car. And seriously, Italian cars are just beautiful as fuck!

@user-vi5wz7jn2q 2 жыл бұрын

@@rak6437 say the fake account

@hrvojejozic7661 3 жыл бұрын

Generally, Alfa Romeo is underrated and a little bit disrespected car brand.....all my love to Alfa❤️

@JK_LF 2 жыл бұрын

I've owned my Alfa Giulietta 170 petrol turbo for 2 years and the Multi air unit went costing £1,400. But it's worth it. The noise she makes, how she looks. She always turns heads when the throttle is opened in dynamic and the dump valve kicks in when dropping the clutch, it's only something you could understand if you owned one, it's a love... She's gorgeous but costs alot to maintain! Best make in the world!

@ChaosphereIX 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, Alfa Romeo. The Busso engine is one of the best ever made. I love my 1997 155 with that engine, and will never sell it. If you have never owned an Alfa, you are missing out. Also, I dunno how Donut came down on the 156 so hard, it actually is fairly reliable...as long as you got the manual and the Busso V6. So many great Alfas were missed in this segment though, sad the most beautiful car ever made, the 159/Brera, wasnt even mentioned. GTV6? Nope. 147 GTA hot hatch? Nope. 916 GTV Cup? Nope.

@MrPittsbrother 4 жыл бұрын

Alfa Romeo often gets mistaken for a German car. The Alfa might get one error code in ten years to the German cars 10 every day.

@fohatadri 4 жыл бұрын

All modern Alfas are the most reliable with diesel engines though.

@Tunnel_Rat69 4 жыл бұрын

159 is definitely the most beautiful

@j4stice746 4 жыл бұрын

Had a 159, didnt go much for it. On my second GT, first one was a diesel which was great, and pulled like a choo choo, current one is a 2.0jts which is an absolute riot and sounds fantastic, a little more high maintainance than the jtd but hell, a full blooded itailan that takes all my money and leaves me with a massive smile on my face after ive exited her? yes please! My daily is a 156 sportwagon jtdm and is honestly brilliant. Handles like a dream and goes like stink.Oh and just for the record, I have also had a BMW. I gave it away.Shitbox.

@janekk916 4 жыл бұрын

exactly bro

@nickr7161 4 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early James dad was still around

@NGKGMR 4 жыл бұрын

Wow really original 😔

@coolyo7275 4 жыл бұрын

You wasn’t even born

@koankharisma211 Жыл бұрын

I always liked the stelvio thanks for the history lesson I like this brand alot more now can't beat the red interior leather in all models!

@draghi6949 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched this video 3 times and every time I started I was on the toilet and James reminded me I was poopin :))))

@SuperCookieGaming_ 4 жыл бұрын

you know who has changed their name and survived 2 world wars... *worried Senor Hilter noises*

@tariffictypist7372 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I laughing at this stupid comment! 😆

@DarkKatzy013 4 жыл бұрын

Man those guys are on the moon why do you think we never went back? All the tech we have since the 60's and we haven't yet been back.

@sebastiaomendonca1477 4 жыл бұрын

@@DarkKatzy013 there just isnt a reason to

@mihailchehlarov2720 4 жыл бұрын

He missed the 159/Brera, 2005-2016. One of the best looking cars ever

@donordep11 2 жыл бұрын

This

@carlosrondonm 2 жыл бұрын

Sad

@Woodlerx 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, as a proud owner of Brera

@kacper.6537 Жыл бұрын

@@Woodlerx what engine?

@Woodlerx Жыл бұрын

@@kacper.6537 2.4 JTD 5 cilinder in row

@soxthedog068 8 ай бұрын

Had a 156 back in early 2000s i sold it at a good profit. Missed it for many years after and recently bought a giulietta 2.0 jtdm170 its a brilliant little car and it shares the same engine as my saab 93 TTid aero and that has just hit 270,000 miles ❤❤❤

@MadaraUchiha55910 8 ай бұрын

You forgot about perhaps the most important car in Alpha history, that being the alpha P3 Typo B. The famous Tazio Nuvolari drove to victory lane at the Nurburgring GP in 1938 against the state of the art Mercedes Benz W25 and Auto union Type B in what could only be described as miracle drive, that’s because Tazio’s Alpha was 3 years old by that time and on paper had no business being on track that day

@johngeren1053 4 ай бұрын

1935.

@MroStudios 4 жыл бұрын

GTA is the acronym of "Gran Turismo Alleggerita" that in italian means: "Gran Turismo Lightened". It has nothing to do with America.

@giorgiodebernardi822 4 жыл бұрын

E bravo mario

@ivanmabini88 4 жыл бұрын

gta san andreas

@anthonyrizzo597 4 жыл бұрын

Typical American’s, its always about them isn’t it 😆😆. I think I heard “GTAm” and almost chocked when I heard America - just to add, the “m” = “modificata”

@truejackson2616 4 жыл бұрын

No it means grand theft auto

@PostMortemor 4 жыл бұрын

Non essere scemo, lui scherzava.

@anjanajain9030 4 жыл бұрын

i would like to see james in every "up to speed episode"

@ZAH33D 4 жыл бұрын

Name me one episode of "Up to Speed" in which James wasn't the host. I'm waiting...

@TomFord17 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZAH33D Wait no longer my sweet child: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9Gio7uKvbqvc6s.html

@anjanajain9030 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZAH33D lol

@Dysphoricsmile 3 жыл бұрын

2:21 *Not even joking, I dropped a log right as you said that!* 😅 Feels good man!

@deadlock296 3 жыл бұрын

Every minute is golden of this video.

@SwiffyDK 4 жыл бұрын

15:26 And here i am with my Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS with 320000 km (198 839 miles)

@alexmirica 4 жыл бұрын

And my 156 1.9jtd with 360,000km.

@sanitasfricabis1740 4 жыл бұрын

1.8 TS at ONLY 210000 km. Still the best car i've ever owned.

@afthefragile 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I've got a Brera in Alfa red and love it!

@delahayenator 4 жыл бұрын

Had a 2.5V6 and a 20JTS both approaching 300.000km without any problems.

@joshw4663 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing underrated company.

@henrickhansel 4 жыл бұрын

In US maybe....

@peterg.3181 4 жыл бұрын

Until you get one of their cars.

@amritangural8508 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all underrated! An alfa romeo any model turns more heads than a lambo or ferrari in my city

@ivangamer8022 4 жыл бұрын

in US. here in europe eveyone loves Alfa

@Myiata1979 4 жыл бұрын

Haha Underrated!Where?Alfa Romeo !!

@bunktwr 3 жыл бұрын

I love you guys! Thanks for this episode ❤️🇮🇹

@drewstiegelmeyer Жыл бұрын

Uhhh…. Look I love donut and this channel has helped me through a lot…. Depression and anxiety and hard times…. Now at the spot I’m in as a man and contributing part of society it still makes me laugh…. And yes I’m currently pooping watching this …. Thanks

@rogerrinkavage 4 жыл бұрын

The 33 stradale is the most beautiful car ever in my opinion! I've had it as my computer background for forever now :D

@WlyAt 4 жыл бұрын

Roger Rinkavage agreed

@royvanderwens 4 жыл бұрын

The 33 straddale is the proof a car can be art. How can you not love this car?

@henrickhansel 3 жыл бұрын

To me the number 1 sport is the 33 stradale and the Bugatti 57 SC

@cosmic_gate476 3 жыл бұрын

For my number one will forever be Ferrari f40. Stradale is up there though

@maxsrbczv 9 ай бұрын

They've announced a new one today FYI

@MJY5drives 4 жыл бұрын

2:22 yup, sitting on the toilet watching this

@vijethkgowda 4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Masked-Hero-Acid 4 жыл бұрын

I asswell

@braxtonhockey14 4 жыл бұрын

Sameee

@Ryan-re7br 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@kristapsswenson7951 6 ай бұрын

Alright boys I finally have bought my very first alpha Romeo ti sport and I’m absolutely in love with it 😩

@petebroady8993 Жыл бұрын

Just bought 2 Alfa's, a Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde with the 1.7 T for the missus and a Giulia Veloce with the 2.0 T for me. Haven't taken delivery yet, can't wait. 🥰

@rorrofer15 4 жыл бұрын

No one: James: QUADRAAH-FOGLEO

@kanundrum 4 жыл бұрын

FFS learn how to pronounce it right James.

@makyostarr515 4 жыл бұрын

James: In the comments below let me know if you're pooping Me: THAT'S ME!!! I'M DOING THAT!!!!

@koldbeef6784 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@jovanpanic4209 4 жыл бұрын

Omg literally me too. I came here looking for this comment

@datboi4086 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@corybowles8862 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@esequielgonzalez-medina1354 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@ethanworner864 3 жыл бұрын

The 4c is my favorite car with a 4 cylinder engine

@ZesPak 10 ай бұрын

As a serial Alfa Romeo owner, thanks for this vid. The Guilia is an amazing car if you love cars.

@lufetm 4 жыл бұрын

I know 159 might have a lot of problems, but 159 and Brera are still one of the most beautiful cars ever made and you should have mention them P.S. GT, 147 GTA are also good looking and deserved to be mentioned

@ZesPak 10 ай бұрын

I've owned 3 159's, never had any real reliability issues. Loved them.

@darrenr6990 4 жыл бұрын

YAS THERE TALKING BOUT ALFAS THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER

@aztroooo 4 жыл бұрын

Darren R IKR finally!

@markusvarusk4643 4 жыл бұрын

better than carrol shelby?

@AlexanderOrion 4 жыл бұрын

Praise !

@DuBstep115 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like they just skipped things at the end of this vid. Alfa was making only FWD cars and losing money. Then they designed all new platform and engines with RWD giulia and that saved the company. James just casually name drops the Giulia with 4C.

@lucaceccato8029 2 жыл бұрын

Just an awesome video. Good job.

@tomashton1781 3 жыл бұрын

those 60,s 1300 and 1600 four banger chain drive twin cams engines would blow head gaskets, the all aluminum blocks and cylinder heads and steel wet liner cylinder sleeves ,one funny deal was water would sweat out of the block below the exhaust headers

@kaneg5517 4 жыл бұрын

IVE BEEN WAITING A YEAR FOR THIS TO COME OUT!!

@YyouTTubeE 4 жыл бұрын

only a year?

@savagetuner2404 4 жыл бұрын

Kane Geng just a year

@giuseppepiodimezza163 4 жыл бұрын

My dad has always beeen an Alfista, he taught me everything i know about cars!! So glad to be Italian🍀🇮🇹

@benjaminasare2051 4 жыл бұрын

Forza Alfa 🍀🔥

@delahayenator 4 жыл бұрын

Grew up on backseat of several Alfa's :) 105GTV Sud ti Giulia 1600, Giulietta, Alfetta :) greetings from a Dutch Alfista. Same history haha

@2steaksandwiches665 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Giulia Quadrifoglio in the Tricoat red. I don’t even need it anymore based on my car situation but I can’t see selling it. It’s that special.

@guidobaldessari 2 жыл бұрын

The Snake is actually the symbol of a powerful family called Sforza, that once ruled the city of Milan.

@Napoleonic_S 2 жыл бұрын

as a history enthusiast, I recognized the simbol from medieval banner of the duchy of milan

@dark23junior 4 жыл бұрын

Honorable mention: Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione

@miguelfreitas1991 4 жыл бұрын

and the 145 qv, 916 GTV, 147 GTA, 159, Giulietta Qv to name just a few

@omega1575 4 жыл бұрын

And the salfa romeab

@SteelyDanUnofficial 4 жыл бұрын

James: says something dumb Editor: ok lets make dumb animation

@jrruiz3770 4 жыл бұрын

But it works 😎🤓

@LostScot 2 жыл бұрын

No mention of the 159? Still one of the best looking modern Alfas (and a great looking wagon!)

@bunktwr 3 жыл бұрын

For those who like Alfa Romeo but are new to it, i suggest to go check the 147(hatch back fwd also powered by the Busso in the GTA version), the 159 (fwd sedan super good looking), the Alfa Brera (beautiful looking and also available in 4wd with 3.2 L Busso) then also the modern tz3 stradale (made in few units, and build based on the Dodge Viper). Alfa is also very important for the technological evolution of diesel engine for modern cars. JTD is indeed the first and most reliable diesel engine on the market. Thanks to their innovations diesel became more and more powerful, reaching big big hp with just few tuning operations. Go check it!