Giulia Quadrifoglio depreciation predictions.
Discussion
Evenin' ladies and gents.
The good Alfa's were before my time and the newer stuff just never did it for me.
I've spent most of my driving career (20 years) in various powerful Ford's and most recently BMW's.
Now though, the Giulia Quadrifoglio has really got my eye.
I'm not in a position to buy one straight from a dealer due to a new baby and the associated Maternity pay implications.
What I'd like to know is, what are people's predictions on residuals? I know, with it being a new model, it's a bit of a stab in the dark.
But, what does the forum think a 12 month old car with about 8k on the clocks will be worth next spring? The only preferable option is the special Red paint.
Cheers.
WM
The good Alfa's were before my time and the newer stuff just never did it for me.
I've spent most of my driving career (20 years) in various powerful Ford's and most recently BMW's.
Now though, the Giulia Quadrifoglio has really got my eye.
I'm not in a position to buy one straight from a dealer due to a new baby and the associated Maternity pay implications.
What I'd like to know is, what are people's predictions on residuals? I know, with it being a new model, it's a bit of a stab in the dark.
But, what does the forum think a 12 month old car with about 8k on the clocks will be worth next spring? The only preferable option is the special Red paint.
Cheers.
WM
You'll likely not get a huge response to this on here as (rightly so) owners won't really want to predict their losses.
As high a price as possible is my hope. The brand could do without people wishing the values away off the back of past experiences or simply generating a mood of negativity about values to bring them down to their level. I'm not saying you are in this group but I'm sure if you were in ownership right now you'd be keen to keep the car in a high demand bracket. It's first owner perks at the end of the day but if you want a big discount off a nearly new car then maybe BMW can help?
As high a price as possible is my hope. The brand could do without people wishing the values away off the back of past experiences or simply generating a mood of negativity about values to bring them down to their level. I'm not saying you are in this group but I'm sure if you were in ownership right now you'd be keen to keep the car in a high demand bracket. It's first owner perks at the end of the day but if you want a big discount off a nearly new car then maybe BMW can help?
Excellent, welcome to the brand 
In that case I'd hope a year old car with low miles will still fetch up to £55k given the price hikes on new cars. Spec will obviously dictate but the Quad is quite a bit more money to order now than they were before xmas. This works well for us early investors. On the spec front, they come with a very healthy setup so I wouldn't be looking to spend any more on the HK audio or other interior luxuries. The standard stuff is just as nice and just as capable.
In that case I'd hope a year old car with low miles will still fetch up to £55k given the price hikes on new cars. Spec will obviously dictate but the Quad is quite a bit more money to order now than they were before xmas. This works well for us early investors. On the spec front, they come with a very healthy setup so I wouldn't be looking to spend any more on the HK audio or other interior luxuries. The standard stuff is just as nice and just as capable.
I would definitely spec the electric seat pack. Spoke to someone on Saturday that didn't and he's now thinking he should have.
Other than that, there's nothing extra you really need other than paint, calipers colour and wheel options to suit your taste.
Actually, the optional carbon/alcantara steering wheel is a nice option.
If I were ever to buy another the electric seats and the option steering wheel would be my must haves.
Other than that, there's nothing extra you really need other than paint, calipers colour and wheel options to suit your taste.
Actually, the optional carbon/alcantara steering wheel is a nice option.
If I were ever to buy another the electric seats and the option steering wheel would be my must haves.
ecain63 said:
Excellent, welcome to the brand
In that case I'd hope a year old car with low miles will still fetch up to £55k given the price hikes on new cars. Spec will obviously dictate but the Quad is quite a bit more money to order now than they were before xmas. This works well for us early investors. On the spec front, they come with a very healthy setup so I wouldn't be looking to spend any more on the HK audio or other interior luxuries. The standard stuff is just as nice and just as capable.
Ha. Thanks.In that case I'd hope a year old car with low miles will still fetch up to £55k given the price hikes on new cars. Spec will obviously dictate but the Quad is quite a bit more money to order now than they were before xmas. This works well for us early investors. On the spec front, they come with a very healthy setup so I wouldn't be looking to spend any more on the HK audio or other interior luxuries. The standard stuff is just as nice and just as capable.
I'm not a huge fan of fancy stereos and anything will be an upgrade compared to the stock system in my BMW at the moment.
Do you know if the numbers of Quads available are being limited or is it an open run?
WM
I predict a steady decline for a year to 18 months after launch - converting to a horrific death spiral as the cars near the end of their warranty period.
Same for any car - but with an Alfa, and their reported failures already, I dont think they will be immune to the death spiral at all.
Same for any car - but with an Alfa, and their reported failures already, I dont think they will be immune to the death spiral at all.
hman said:
I predict a steady decline for a year to 18 months after launch - converting to a horrific death spiral as the cars near the end of their warranty period.
Same for any car - but with an Alfa, and their reported failures already, I dont think they will be immune to the death spiral at all.
What are the reported failures?Same for any car - but with an Alfa, and their reported failures already, I dont think they will be immune to the death spiral at all.
I have not had a real in-depth investigation yet but I haven't seen much.
WM
Here's one that's nearly a year old with 5k miles:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Should give you an idea.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Should give you an idea.
As a long term Alfisti....i'd clearly like one for buttons in a few years ... but....
- They haven't sold many Giulias, so there won't be that many kicking around second hand.
It's the first Alfa in quite some time that appears to be very good "out of the box". Most Alfas can be made good by enthusiastic owners, but that tends to be much later in life.
On the bad side:
- It's a modern high performance car, it's likely to throw stupendous bills later in life.
- They haven't sold many - spares support will be bloody awful and they'll stop making bits for it after 10 years. The aftermarket probably won't develop as there aren't enough.
I suspect it will hold its value as well as anything else in the warranty period, and then slide pretty steeply after that.
- They haven't sold many Giulias, so there won't be that many kicking around second hand.
It's the first Alfa in quite some time that appears to be very good "out of the box". Most Alfas can be made good by enthusiastic owners, but that tends to be much later in life.
On the bad side:
- It's a modern high performance car, it's likely to throw stupendous bills later in life.
- They haven't sold many - spares support will be bloody awful and they'll stop making bits for it after 10 years. The aftermarket probably won't develop as there aren't enough.
I suspect it will hold its value as well as anything else in the warranty period, and then slide pretty steeply after that.
BlackPorker said:
Here's one that's nearly a year old with 5k miles:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Should give you an idea.
Ex dealer demo by the looks of ithttps://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Should give you an idea.
The cheapest I've seen so far was £52k, it started at around £58k and got reduced down over 3 or 4 months and eventually disappeared from AT. The trade price of the early cars is mid to high £40k's. I would imagine the early cars sale prices will drop to just under £50k in the new year.
Some first hand experience.
I paid £60k for mine
Traded it after 3 months to another brand’s dealer for £52,500. It then sold at £56 I believe.
Was offered between 50 and 52 from several non Alfa franchises
Worst offers were from Alfa franchises although two of four were in the 50-52 range. One said £38k !!
I paid £60k for mine
Traded it after 3 months to another brand’s dealer for £52,500. It then sold at £56 I believe.
Was offered between 50 and 52 from several non Alfa franchises
Worst offers were from Alfa franchises although two of four were in the 50-52 range. One said £38k !!
[quote=smarty156]I would definitely spec the electric seat pack. Spoke to someone on Saturday that didn't and he's now thinking he should have.
Other than that, there's nothing extra you really need other than paint, calipers colour and wheel options to suit your taste.
Actually, the optional carbon/alcantara steering wheel is a nice option.
If I were ever to buy another the electric seats and the option steering wheel would be my must haves.[/quote
I intend to buy a used one early in the New Year. Is the alternative to the electric seat pack one with no electrics at all ? Similarly, what makes the steering wheel option different
Other than that, there's nothing extra you really need other than paint, calipers colour and wheel options to suit your taste.
Actually, the optional carbon/alcantara steering wheel is a nice option.
If I were ever to buy another the electric seats and the option steering wheel would be my must haves.[/quote
I intend to buy a used one early in the New Year. Is the alternative to the electric seat pack one with no electrics at all ? Similarly, what makes the steering wheel option different
Rosanne]marty156 said:
I would definitely spec the electric seat pack. Spoke to someone on Saturday that didn't and he's now thinking he should have.
Other than that, there's nothing extra you really need other than paint, calipers colour and wheel options to suit your taste.
Actually, the optional carbon/alcantara steering wheel is a nice option.
If I were ever to buy another the electric seats and the option steering wheel would be my must haves.[/quote
I intend to buy a used one early in the New Year. Is the alternative to the electric seat pack one with no electrics at all ? Similarly, what makes the steering wheel option different
Yes standard seats are manual adjustment (side bolsters I think may still be electrically adjustable for tightness). The electric seats pack adds full electric adjustment for driver and passenger plus 3 memory settings on the drivers seat plus heated front seats plus heated steering wheel. Definitely worth it.Other than that, there's nothing extra you really need other than paint, calipers colour and wheel options to suit your taste.
Actually, the optional carbon/alcantara steering wheel is a nice option.
If I were ever to buy another the electric seats and the option steering wheel would be my must haves.[/quote
I intend to buy a used one early in the New Year. Is the alternative to the electric seat pack one with no electrics at all ? Similarly, what makes the steering wheel option different
Standard steering wheel is leather. Upgraded wheel is alcantara with carbon fibre inserts at the bottom.
Standard, non-electric seats are also awesome. I wouldn't class the electric pack as essential. I had spec'd electric seats but due to a cock up the car came with manuals. They are the best seats I've had to date. I've come from a string of AMGs, //M and RS models and all have had electrics. Just my 2p
7,000 miles in and the car has been faultless - except for an oversensitive alarm, now adjusted. The car is bound to take some time to get recognised as a sound alternative to the E63/M3-4/RS5 pack, but it is so much better and I think enough people will realise this - I still get loads of positive comments from people and remain massively chuffed that I have one!
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