# 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Tags:** alfaromeo\ **Created:** [July 28, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001 "2020-07-28T16:44:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/1 "2020-07-28T16:44:59Z")
I am soooo wanting to get this car: [https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/ZASFAKAN0J7B80240](https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/ZASFAKAN0J7B80240) I’ve read lots of good things, and little bad, but the little bad things are nagging at me. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/2 "2020-07-28T16:49:59Z")
I doubt if any of the regulars here will even look at a used Alfa . These are the kind of vehicles people lease and turn in when the lease is up . ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/3 "2020-07-28T16:53:45Z")
Thanks… And that is exactly something I’m considering. Key word …considering. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/4 "2020-07-28T16:58:26Z")
Here is Consumer Reports’ capsule description of the Stelvio: _" … delivers fantastic handling that makes it fun to drive on a twisty road. That, however, doesn’t mean it’s fun to live with on a daily basis, and it falls short of most competitors on the refinement and luxury quotients. … “punchy” engine that gets 24 mpg on PREMIUM gas. The ride is a bit jittery, but the suspension absorbs bumps rather well. Among the annoyances are a driving position with a limited range of seat adjustments, and controls that are not user-friendly. … parking sensors are too sensitive and go off constantly in an urban environment. Rear and side visibility are wanting, and the cargo hold is modest."_ They rate its reliability as “average”, along with its Owner Satisfaction, and they give it an overall score of **67**. By contrast, the Mazda CX-5’s reliability is rated as “well above average”, and the Owner Satisfaction is listed as “above average”. Its overall score is **84**. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/5 "2020-07-28T18:01:48Z")
Car and Driver had a VERY rough time with the Alfa they tested: > **[Car And Driver's Long-Term Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Is Still a...](https://jalopnik.com/car-and-drivers-long-term-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifogli-1834511976)** > > In September of last year, Car And Driver published a 10,000-mile check-in report on all of the maintenance headaches with its long-term 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, including never-ending warning lights and the car spending an entire month... ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/6 "2020-07-28T18:05:34Z")
Italian cars in general (Alfa and Fiat) have a reputation for poor reliability and expensive maintenance costs. ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/7 "2020-07-28T18:52:50Z")
Thanks appreciate the input. ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/8 "2020-07-28T18:57:06Z")
THANKS… Really appreciate directing me to this article. Very Helpful ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/9 "2020-07-28T19:05:10Z")
Thanks… JD Power has a similar report. My bubble is slowly bursting. Better now than later… ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/10 "2020-07-28T19:47:11Z")
the front of that vehicle looks like an Edsel. I’d stay away from it just because of the toilet look. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/11 "2020-07-29T02:35:08Z")
The right customer for this is well off and wants a fun weekend toy and doesen’t mind if it is in the shop again because they will just drive one of their 4 or 5 other cars. ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/12 "2020-07-29T03:08:28Z")
Yeah… reality is setting in. That defitenitely is not me, or my budget. And the more I reflect on my test drive of the CX-5 Grand Touring the over the weekend… I wasn’t super comfortable in the drivers seat. I may need something a little bigger. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/13 "2020-07-29T12:21:20Z")
> [@sandysprings6700\_169115](#): > > I wasn’t super comfortable in the drivers seat. I may need something a little bigger. If you are referring to vehicle size then that is not going to be the answer. We have a 2018 Ford Fiesta and use it every day and made a 1500 mile vacation trip and it was just fine . Of course our Volvo is also comfortable . Me thinks you are over thinking this vehicle purchase . As I have said before , if there is another person in your home that will drive and ride in the vehicle that is the only person whose opinion matters. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/14 "2020-07-29T18:49:35Z")
Not as sporty perhaps but you might try a few similar crossovers like the CRV or the Rav4, some have more comfortable seats than others but it really can be personal opinion. ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/15 "2020-07-29T20:41:28Z")
Thank you for telling me that You think I’m over thinking my vehicle purchase. . That’s really helpful. 🙄 The other person in the house was the one who wanted to post questions on here… Test driving a Volvo tomorrow ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/16 "2020-07-29T20:45:18Z")
> [@sandysprings6700\_169115](#): > > Test driving a Volvo tomorrow It better be a new Volvo . As a Volvo owner I will say that this is also one of those Lease type vehicles then turn back in . We have had good service with our 2010 V70 but it was new and I would never buy one used . Add Mercedes , BMW , Jaguar and Audi to that list. ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/17 "2020-08-10T18:39:15Z")
So I have test driven the Mazda CX-5,… Subaru Crosstrek, and Forester… Volvo XC60, Nissan Murano and the Kia Sorento (really nice)…And the winner is… [https://www.hendrickhondasc.com/used-Easley-2016-Nissan-Murano-Platinum-5N1AZ2MH9GN158772 [hendrickhondasc.com]](https://urldefense.com/v3/ __https:/www.hendrickhondasc.com/used-Easley-2016-Nissan-Murano-Platinum-5N1AZ2MH9GN158772__ ;!!M-nmYVHPHQ!fzOtt_gF5SJLngQ_7C1Jn74hq8x1EFLzz1LpykjytutTTVXT2k5SnMT-f1RGjrpqyWfo%24) THOUGHTS ??? ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/18 "2020-08-11T06:22:49Z")
More familiar with the Rogue but the Murano gets great reviews and has proved reliable. Sounds like exactly the car for you! ---
**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001/19 "2020-08-19T18:48:36Z")
WELL… I made my decision and I purchased a 2017 KIA Sorento EX-V6. Thanks for all the help.