My wife had a 1.6 diesel . Great little car. Her first Alfa and liked it so much she went and bought a 2.1 litre Gulia

My 2012 Giulietta QV is a smasher, purchased new in 2012 and still loving it, my interior still looks new, I think some people just dont look after stuff as well as others.

Thats what you call a detailed review, you went over things that wouldn't even bother me but atleast I know, very informative and useful, unlike many others out there.

A true Giulietta expert! More than an average Italian garage... a few comments from a 10 year old model owner: steering wheel wear can be resolved by installing a better looking and sturdier MY 2014 steering wheel. The gear knob peeling can be resolved DYI by installing a new top shell (very cheap). The front grill (if broken can also be substituted with a MY 2014 grill, which can be found online for very cheap. The boot door cables can be repaired at home by simply removing the rubber joint and linking back the cables (better to add a few CM of cable). The squeaky suspensions can be resolved by spraying silicon lubricant on the moving rubber parts, which can be done when doing a tire change (I spray every 6 months and now at 110k the car is quieter than when it was 40k). Also now door handles are available on the web (no need to buy the full door panel). Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!

I love how the battery strap is exactly the same as the one on my 20 year old 146!

Thinking about buying a used Giulietta. This comprehensive buyers guide was extremely useful. Thank you.

That's the most comprehensive and informative buyers guide I've ever seen... THANK YOU.

you are the absolute authority in alfas in the english speaking world, thank you.

as somebody who knows almost nothing about cars in general, this in really valuable. cheers

Model 2011 automatic 2.0 diesel 170, never got any problems, driving it every days, just make the maintenance at time ! Great accelerations.

As always. Informative, unbiased and qualified comments.

Had mine 18 months and this video has just show me the trip computer has more function on it then I knew about, thank you! Also in 18 months I've had: Temperature gauge has gone which isn't critical but it needs the entire wing mirror replacing to fix it although I've found reports online saying that this can be repaired by cleaning the connectors inside the wing mirror Gas struts in my boot went but that's not an Alfa fault and cost £30 to buy new ones Neutral output went on the stop start which stopped DNA working which cost £170 to get repaired and this was a cable that had snapped under the gear stick, the cable is about £15 but you've got to take the exhaust off to get to it and that was wear and tear because of where it is.

Had my 1.6 since March and absolutely love it, since buying it I’ve bought and refurbed a set of turbine wheels for it and put the facelift splitter damn on the front, the full leather seats in tan make it for me though, excellent video 👍🏼

Great buyer guide. I sold last month my AR Giulietta 1.4 Multiair TCT with 120.000km. In my case, I must repair/replace de boot wiring for two times (rear window heating, FM aerial, reverse light and real wiper terminal 30 source), the fuel cap locking mechanism (it's a very common issue), the door handle, the antiroll bar links, one front wheel bearing, one drive shaft and the battery terminal current sensor. I had also problems with the temperature sensor of air conditioning evaporator, that makes de A/C compressor didn't start (is just only clean it!). I only have wear signs in the interior door handle and in the surface of the front headlight plastic lampshade (normally in sunny Spain). Another typical issue related with heat and sun in south of Europe is dashboard crack in the passenger airbag zone. The airbag module warps and brake the plastic (same problem as FIAT 500s). No mechanical problem with the engine or the gearbox in 120.000 km and 5 years. Overall, 8/10. Best regards!

Owned mine for 2 years, had 3 problems. 1, The wire for the stop start sensor under the gear stick became fatigued and snapped. I fixed it myself, no cost. 2, The heater fan stopped working. Turned out to be stuck so I poked it with a screwdriver and freed it then blasted it with a bit of WD40 and it's been fine since, no cost. 3, One of the front top mounts failed and I couldn't be bothered to do it myself in the cold, so booked it in. Cost £150. Its the Multiair Veloce and has done 79,000 miles, I do a lot of short journeys so change the oil every 6 months, which is about 3,000 miles for me. Great car.

Great advice, thank you. Really put my mind at rest about repair costs on my QV-Line purchase👍

Thanks for "fairly reliable" video;) Hoping to get one of these Alfas next month!

Great guide, I’m looking to purchase a 1.4 17 plate next month so this has helped me out!

yes, good show. If you're buying a 1.4 petrol there's a few important things to check on the engine/gearbox. 1. engine not idling or running correctly which could be the multiair system, big fix. 2. engine and gearbox leaks which are common. 3. turbo failures, ie rattling bearings, or not enough boost. Also make sure it has the correct oil in the engine, as the multiair uses the oil as hydraulic oil, (as well as lubrication) to operate the parts within the multiair unit.

had mine 5 years defiantly best car I have ever owned still looks good Pearl fish makes it stand out in car park never had any problems. waiting for replacement model to come out

Giulietta and MITo are still incredibly beautiful cars.

I am so happy that I have found your channel. Had a 156 in the past, now driving a 159 and looking to buy a 1.4 turbo petrol Giulietta. Thanks a lot for the in depth review, would appreciate if you have any advice for the petrol variants. Cheers

There is a website in the UK that supplies lots of parts for this car (Alfashop) like door handles etc, everything is pretty reasonable. A lot of these problems aren’t major and you’re not very likely to suffer from 2 or 3 of these problems if you keep this vehicle for a good length of time. People forget this model has been out for a very long time and problems with the earlier models get linked with the newer versions because they all look the same, unlike other manufacturers. I have a couple of niggles with the car but overall it’s a good car.

Fantastic video, I'm looking and changing my 147 for the jtdm Giulietta and this will be very helpful when checking them over.

I bought this model new in 2016, absolutely spot on, no problem at all. Just done 23,000. SFSG😁

Thanks for the guide, it helped me a lot. I'm looking to buy a 2016 model when i'm 18 next year as my 1st car

Also some other things to look out for from my QV : 1) The fuel flap tends to get stuck with age 2) The gear knob cover came loose after 50,000Kms on mine 3) The Air condtitioning sensor was playing up after 50,000kms also was replaced. Cost $100. Otherwise the car was fine no other major problems and quite happy with it.

Nice my next one after my 147 Just have my M.O.T Its oké bit rust so cone fix it and today install my Gta Headlights 😀looks Nice! With the xenon but thanks for this Video now I now where to look for!👍.

Had mine 2 years jtdm -2 170 mapped to 220 love it 😁

Hi Neil, please could you do a similar video for the 240bhp 1750 Guilietta, perhaps just highlighting faults/issues for that particular model, like for eg the twin clutch gearbox and engine issues? I would imagine most of the issues you’ve spoken about here would apply to all Guiliettas? Many thanks for a very good video.

I have past three years accept oil change and tires change I never ever have a problem with 2.0 Diesel 170P I love it, this Car much better than Mercedes a class BMW 1 series Audi A3 once you start driving ALFA You will never go for any other brands I will highly recommend!

Totally agree about the space (or lack of it) for the left foot, maybe a hangover from the change to RHD? I also found that the three pedals are at different heights. The pre facelift seats are very hard and I thought it was like sitting on rather than in them. I think there’s a good reason that the TCT version commands a higher used price

Nice helpfull guide mate

Have the car 5 years now, passes 80 kkm with it.. no problems whatsoever.

Good review, i am buying a white 2.0 jtdm 170 tomorrow after selling my civic type S gt 2.2

Surprised you didn't mention changing the water pump with the cam belt. This is known weak point for all the multi valve diesels and it's imperative to change this as well. Totally agree on the change interval 48000 miles or 4 years!

good content! waiting for the much feared 166 :P

Great video 👍 .. thanks.. had an old 147.. 1.9.. and now just bought a Juliet 2.0 and its a fantastic car ..

Awesome guide! I am currently looking at a 2012 1.4 (940) giulietta and it makes a subtle soft whistle-like sound when rolling which seems to come from the wheel bearings, (even when rolling un neutral), which apparently is expensive to repair. That’s. my best guess for now :/

Thx for your detailed review 😄👍👍

Great video mate. Is there anything else to look out for on the 1.4TB Multiair petrols?

Hi, I've watched this vid many times, but now I'm thinking of getting one giulietta for myself. Could you give me your short personal opinion on TCT, diesel and petrol variants and facelift models reliability? Thanks in advance and keep up with great alfa content!

This is fantastic, thank you

Brilliant thank you. Very informative. I'm about to purchase a 2017 giulietta 1.6 diesel and this video has been so helpful.

I must have a good one. Bought 4 years ago for £2k my 2011 2.0 JTDM Veloce in 140bhp format has had no major problems and has now covered 155k miles. In my ownership I've replaced the tailgate wiring at zero cost as I had all the stuff required (I rebuild old British sports cars as a hobby), put a set of Brembo discs and pads on, oil and filter changes each year and I've just last week replaced two front drop links, one lower wishbone and a snapped spring. The interior is squeak free, she does 65 plus MPG if I take it easy, and costs £35 for VED, £155 fully comp per year. The only problem now is an intermittent slipping clutch, but the car still drives and I'll keep going until its proper knackered - the parts are down in price now at £300 (Sachs) with the flywheel and silly release bearing/servo unit, or £200 for a QH solid flywheel conversion including clutch and pressure plate.

Amazing how they keep putting the electronics where the rain collects. I had the same problem with my Z4 headlight ecu.

I have just bought a Alfa Romeo Giulietta 4 weeks ago I wish I’d seen this video before I purchased the car. Thank you for uploading 👍

Great comprehensive review. But it is not clear for me whether the issues mentioned had actually happened over the years or is more of a collection of possible issue gathered for other owners as well?

literally perfect timing

14:30 about timing belts from Alfa Romeo Giulietta manual: Regardless of kilometres travelled, the timing belt should be replaced at 4 years or 60,000 kilometres for vehicles operating in dusty areas and/or demanding use, long periods of idling and continuous stop-start driving. For vehicles operated outside the aforementioned conditions, timing belt replacement should occur at 6 years or 120,000 kilometres.

Best buyers guide on KZfaq thank you, I am a more confident buyer!

Thanks Very detailed assessment

Nice video. The near suspension looks like the same from Stilo, did Giulietta have the same tray bushing? I don't know in UK, but in Brazil, even you use genuine parts, they don't have good durability

Nice one.

I own an Alfa Giulietta, is there any chance you could show how to fix the hand brake

Many thanks for the things to check before the buying. 👍

I quite fancy the 240bhp QV version! Looks like a tuneable little mentalist!

To anyone thinking of buying a Giulietta I've NOT had any of the issues raised in this video and I've had mine since 2014 it's the best car I've ever had hands down I've had no problems at all, its been cared for unlike the one in this video which is a wreck

Thinking about buying a 1.4 multiair 170ps manual model. Anything to keep in mind with this engine? Any typical leaks or oil consumption?

I recommend avoiding the potholes when possible.

I've got a 2015 1.4 MA, it's a fantastic car.

@italiaautos Hi mate great in depth review after watching this I purchased a second hand diesel about 4 months back.... how much would I be looking at for a clutch and dual mass flywheel... I've heard horror stories

Great guide. I have owned a 2010 1750tbi Cloverleaf for a year now, thankfully almost nothing I wasn't already aware of. These are fantastic cars, I don't regret trading in my old 147. My steering wheel ornament was degraded as you showed, I bought a new one from eBay and followed an airbag removal guide to change it. I'd recommended changing the wheel buttons whilst you're there, some wear out on older cars. I did have a turbo failure just after I bought it, but I've no idea what the previous owner did to cause that as it was within days. I'd also second weak gearboxes, I've just gone over 100K and my 4th synchro is a bit dodgy. 1st and 2nd are a bit unfriendly too, which is normal for lots of city miles. I'm assuming I'll have to have the box reconditioned in another year or so. I've had a couple of random airbag errors from loose plus, but I already owned MultiECUScan from my 147 so I was able to clear them without cost. They've not recurred since re-seating the connectors.

Okay, imagine for a second im in a country somewhere in south america, there is not an Alfa romeo concessionaire nor does the brand is popular, but there is indeed a FEWWWW! workshops of the brand and fiat. would you recommend buying an 2014 alfa romeo ?

What's your opinion on the 1.6jtdm? Would you prefer the 2.0 or 1.6 diesel?.

Just purchased a 2019 model and i have discovered a random cable dangling from the drivers foot well not sure why?

Do they still have the oil pump pickup seal or has the oil pump design changed? Causes low oil pressure on higher mileage 159’s on cold mornings and eventually knackers bottom end. Insignia’s and 2.0 Bravo’s suffering the same fault.

respected what is your recommendation for giulietta 1.4 tb 170 hp or 2.0 jtdm 170 hp they are both 2011 .. greetings from serbia :)

Don't forget to take your foot with you after storing it.

How about an 1.4l turbo petrol engine with automatic tct transmission?

Maybe I am being picky .. I drove quite a few of them brand new in 2016 . I found that on a hot summers day and car parked in the sun the Gearknob gets very hot to touch .. Not heard anyone burn their palm of the hand .. Does everyone use a good thick glove just to place on it ??

Great review man. Any particular advice on a 2016 Giulietta QV?

I found a 2010 2.0jtd 125kw for 6500€ with 140 000km, would it be a good buy? It seems a bit too good to be true to me

I say sod the diesel versions, too heavy at the front and it notices, as it does on the 147. Go for the multiair 170 petrol much better.

9:23 and after - this diesel runs uneven with some strange clanking noises, especially when revving up (does is the end of DMF?)

Really like the look of these cars - Have they got a good petrol engine selection? I’ve mostly seen reviews for diesel online.

great video, would you recommend one for a new driver, wouldnt mind a 1.4 petrol either. Thanks.

looking for this exact model, drove petrol engines all my life but thinking of switching to 2.0 150 hp diesel

very detailed - thank you . I really want one , maybe 2011 but at the £2.5k budget. I am only seeing the £5-£8k as lowest prices.

I can confirm the rear shocks are fragile. My car had a very twitchy rear-end, it transpired that both rear shocks were bent. It was an excuse to swap to Bilstein though, so nevermind :)

Great video! Would you recommend the diesel engines for using it in the city? Greetings from Hungary.

Good to see an Alfa Romeo with a relatively simple suspension setup. Is the Giulietta suspension as fragile as the 147/156/GT platform?

this is fantastic advice, what's the cloverleaf like for reliability?

Great review. Do you have anything to say about the TCT version?

Hi, had my Giulietta 2.0JtDM for just about a year an what a great fun car it is to drive. Unfortunately had a bump in it a couple months ago, the car has been repaired but the power steering failed at the bodyshop. I believe the power steering was not effected due to bump but probably faulted during start up with flat battery. The original battery wasn't hold charge so I renewed it but no cant seem to get the power steering fault remedied despite clearing all fault. After clearing all faults I still get a BCM (Body Control Module) fault, and ECM (Engine Control Module) fault, and an ABS fault. All faults are prefixed with the code U1702-87 Any advice to identify fault and what to look at would be much appreciated

Just bought 2014 2.0 diesel 😊

someone is selling a 1.7 turbo, 230bhp, manual, for a reallllyyy good price, however it's fairly high mileage, at 110k miles. Should i? ....

Really top notch video. What are the TCT gearbox's like for reliability please. Seriously considering one of these and will check out to see how far you are away for servicing etc

I’ve just bought a 2.0 Veloce JTDM, full service history, and timing and pump replaced. Pretty nervous, but she looked in great condition.

I can confirm the transmission from first second and third is quite hard on cold start. I’m wondering if the gear box oil change could help?

Lovely guide! Anything special on a 2013 QV to look out for? Thinking of buying one.

i had a mutliair 1.4 was awful hated it.. the multiair unit went , luckily i want warranty. things i hated that my feet used to slip off the clutch, headlights were shit couldn't see anything at night. you just reminded me about the lack of foot well room.. i was really disappointed with my purchase at the time.

What do you think about 1.4 Multiair 170 BHP and 1.75 TBi in GIulietta? Which one is more reliable and cheaper to maintain?

Hi there, great video. I'm thinking about buying one of these in 1.4 manual but never driven a Alpha before. Just wanted to know if you found the foot pedals were too close to each other as that would bug me? Also if the gear changes/clutch is smooth like; Ford, Honda, Audi? or is it tough like BMW manual gearboxes (which i do not like) as I find the clutch too heavy. (I'm not able to go & test drive due to Covid19 lockdown). would appreciate a reply, Thanks.

Great video, thanks! Any recommendations/warnings on the longevity & reliability of the TCT gearbox, especially on the 2018/9 1.6JDTM models? Thanks :)

Thanks for the Video Neil! After my GT burnt down due to a bad sill repair on March 1st, the missus finale gave green light to get another Alfa. We're looking at automatic Giuliettas. Any major issues with the TCT transmission on these?

Great video! I've had my 2013 2.0 diesel for a few months and love but it's quite smelly in the engine bay. I've tried to find a guide to clean the egr valve but cant find a good one. I've had the throttle body off and cleaned that, wasnt that dirty. If you could do a video how to remove and clean/replace the egr that would be great. Theres quite a few posts on the forum where people have asked for a guide, I think people would love it. Thanks again and keep up the good work!! Cheers

About Giulietta 1.4 benzina 170Hp,is this engine ok,and does it have low fuel consumption?

Am interested to buy a giulietta 2.0 diesel . What do you think about 140 bhp or 170bhp version ? Jtdm or jtdm 2 ? Thank you!