[SP7]

Did you install SGW bypass?

I dont think its needed. He has a video showing how he clears the code with just that.

 

[wingler]

I dont think its needed. He has a video showing how he clears the code with just that.

I think it’s required for any car manufactured after a certain date in 2018. I think you will find you can read them, but not clear them.

 

[ziatim16giocatrice]

Nice! Let us know if you decide to get an extended warranty before your factory one expires yet how much you pay for it!

Sorry to ask? But when does the factory warranty expire? Also when do you need to replace a serpentine belt??

 

[GWRmotohead]

You need to replace the belt when you feel uneasy about it. The service is called for every two years or 30k miles. Some have ran longer
After checking the belt with no issues to 60k, some have the belt break because they didn’t change it at 30k.

what is your risk threshold? One can spend the $3K, as required or roll the dice.

 

[pocholin]

Sorry to ask? But when does the factory warranty expire? Also when do you need to replace a serpentine belt??

4 yr or 50K mile warrranty.
Belt on the QVs must be replaced every 4 years or 36k miles. If you live in extreme weather every 2 years. This is according to the manual in my 2020.

 

[GWRmotohead]

4 yr or 50K mile warrranty.
Belt on the QVs must be replaced every 4 years or 36k miles. If you live in extreme weather every 2 years. This is according to the manual in my 2020.

who isn't in severe weather? where is this place?

 

[wingler]

who isn't in severe weather? where is this place?

San Diego

 

[Cooter77]

Congrats on the purchase. I haven’t owned a better car to drive and I’ve had Porshce, BMW, Merc etc and this thing is a weapon. However, the issue of after sales is beyond pathetic. I purchased mine in a similar state to yours but the previous owner had lowered it and put spacers on from Eibach. After one month the entire sensation of driving it changed from sharp and crisp to just terrible. No dealership would go near it even though I had an extended warranty on the car AND the Eibach additions. It has taken me months and months to get to the bottom of a long list of problems, all apparently due to the “spacers”. So if I have any advice it is to just drive it and enjoy it and leave an mods to putting some car freshener or fluffy dice inside! These things are so acutely tuned that they don’t respond well to being tuned and the dealerships apparently repond even worse when it goes wrong!! Enjoy the ride. They’re a special and very unique piece of machinery and engineering.

 

[SP7]

Congrats on the purchase. I haven’t owned a better car to drive and I’ve had Porshce, BMW, Merc etc and this thing is a weapon. However, the issue of after sales is beyond pathetic. I purchased mine in a similar state to yours but the previous owner had lowered it and put spacers on from Eibach. After one month the entire sensation of driving it changed from sharp and crisp to just terrible. No dealership would go near it even though I had an extended warranty on the car AND the Eibach additions. It has taken me months and months to get to the bottom of a long list of problems, all apparently due to the “spacers”. So if I have any advice it is to just drive it and enjoy it and leave an mods to putting some car freshener or fluffy dice inside! These things are so acutely tuned that they don’t respond well to being tuned and the dealerships apparently repond even worse when it goes wrong!! Enjoy the ride. They’re a special and very unique piece of machinery and engineering.

Thank you. Was never planning on doing any modifications. I know someone at the local dealer and I’m brining it in on Tuesday for an inspection just to make sure all components are in tact and there are no issues. My warranty expires in two months so worth doing a thorough check.

They will also look at the sound coming from the windows as it’s pretty annoying. It sounds more like a fan that activates as soon as I press the gas pedal, and whether I’m going 10mph or 50, it has the same same consistency.

Other than that, not really liking the Pirelli summer tires. Especially since it’s been a little cold in NJ. I didn’t expect to like them anyway, but the car came with them and a set of winter tires so it is what it is.
I’ve heard great things about the Falken A/S tires and a 2019 I test drove had them and I felt had a better overall ride and feel than the Pirellis.

I wish there were more A/S options with the OE tire size because I would prefer to get some Michelin tires on there or maybe some DWS 06.

 

[Cooter77]

Thank you. Was never planning on doing any modifications. I know someone at the local dealer and I’m brining it in on Tuesday for an inspection just to make sure all components are in tact and there are no issues. My warranty expires in two months so worth doing a thorough check.

They will also look at the sound coming from the windows as it’s pretty annoying. It sounds more like a fan that activates as soon as I press the gas pedal, and whether I’m going 10mph or 50, it has the same same consistency.

Other than that, not really liking the Pirelli summer tires. Especially since it’s been a little cold in NJ. I didn’t expect to like them anyway, but the car came with them and a set of winter tires so it is what it is.
I’ve heard great things about the Falken A/S tires and a 2019 I test drove had them and I felt had a better overall ride and feel than the Pirellis.

I wish there were more A/S options with the OE tire size because I would prefer to get some Michelin tires on there or maybe some DWS 06.

You’re all over it. Sounds like a good plan on the checks. I have Scorpion winter tyres and they’re faultless with about 10k km on them. The Pirelli P Zero’s are hard to beat when they are brand new. After they have lost about 50% of their life they start to deteriorate quite badly. For consistency I think Michelin and Bridgestone are safe bets for a quality tyre for its lifespan.
Yes the noises are a quirky part of the Alfa ownership. I get a random every now and then squeak from the sunroof which then disappears and I still get the brake squeal on slow braking. All part of having a huge unit to stop it properly. Overall, it’s sensational to drive though. Enjoy. '

 

[SP7]

The dealer asked me to bring it in and they would check it and let me know. They’ve been servicing my buddies Giulia QV since 2019 and he had yet to change his because they didn’t think it was necessary. So at least if they put that in writing I think I would be covered
.

You’re all over it. Sounds like a good plan on the checks. I have Scorpion winter tyres and they’re faultless with about 10k km on them. The Pirelli P Zero’s are hard to beat when they are brand new. After they have lost about 50% of their life they start to deteriorate quite badly. For consistency I think Michelin and Bridgestone are safe bets for a quality tyre for its lifespan.
Yes the noises are a quirky part of the Alfa ownership. I get a random every now and then squeak from the sunroof which then disappears and I still get the brake squeal on slow braking. All part of having a huge unit to stop it properly. Overall, it’s sensational to drive though. Enjoy. '

Thank you. I have the Scorpion Winter tires as well. They came with the car as an extra set since the previous owner had them. Was thinking about going to an All Season tire to make it easier, but other than the Falken, there isn’t a high performance one with the OE dimensions. I would have to go to a 295 rear to get the DWS06. What do you have?

 

[Cooter77]

I'm not sure where you live and your road conditions but I am in snow a fair bit during winter in the Alps and so prefer the pure winter and then the pure performance of summer tyres, but they are practical even if a little loss of performance. Depends on what the priorities are but for a car like that I just go with the setup that allows it to do what it was built for. 285 back and 255 front. 20 wheels as it's already a stiff ride and 21s would just make that worse. It's also lowered a little so the 21" wouldn't work on clearance.
Only thing I did which I would recommend is get the ceramic coating on. These shots are pre ceramic coating but it is well worth the investment if you have it in mint condition. So much easier to keep clean and maintain. Wheels and bodywork all done.

 

[SP7]

Looks great!!! I live in NJ and the roads are pretty bad. I am happy that the Stelvio QV came with 20 inch wheels as I prefer the size and look of them to the 21s.
As for the ceramic coating, I’m planning on doing that myself, as I like to detail cars and have been doing it for fun for several years now.

 

[Cltut]

Hey I was looking at this car! I called the weekend before you came to pick it up to inquire about purchasing apparently. Would have been tough to get it being out of state with a little one. glad someone will fully use and enjoy this beauty. Looking forward to the day when I can pull the trigger on something like this.

 

[SP7]

Oh wow. I figured there would be a great deal of interest. I think I waited about 2 weeks from when I test drove it to when I actually bought it. Overall though I waited a long time to pull the trigger on a SQV and this was just too good to pass up. They gave it for a great price, and it was time to get into one.

I’m sure the right one for you will come along and you will get to enjoy it as well. I plan on using it as my daily, so hope it’s a positive experience.

 

[SP7]

Just got the SQV back from the dealer. They did a full inspection of the car and replaced the armrest, which now doesn’t rattle and the carbon fiber in the center console under warranty.They also said that they don’t feel it needs the belt job done and that I should wait.

The armrest seems a bit different though so I will ask the rep tomorrow to make sure the part was correct. It’s black with red stitching like my original one, but the leather doesn’t seem as soft as the original one. For those that have the leather seats with the Alcantara inserts and armrest with wireless charging, does the leather on the bolsters match the armrest or is it different? I would think it should match or at least match the dashboard leather. This one seems stiffer so I’m wondering if they sent the wrong one or if that’s how they make them now.

 

[Tncrosby92]

Congrats on the QV! Love mine and had 2.0 Stelvios prior. I see you have the black badging in the rear. I did that too. It's a nice clean look. Enjoy it like we all do!

I have a 2.0 right now but thinking about upgrading to the qv. Was it a major difference in maintenance?

 

[pocholin]

I have a 2.0 right now but thinking about upgrading to the qv. Was it a major difference in maintenance?

Yes, it is! Oil change is twice the cost. Front brakes are usually ~$4,500, rears $3k. Then there's the accessory belt for close to $3k to be done every 36k miles per the maintenance manual (although many people wait longer, at their own risk though). Those are the major things to look for...wait, tires. Stock Pirelli P-zero will last you between 7k and 12...maybe 13k miles...yes, they go that fast (200 thread wear), they cost about $2k with installation for all around tires (staggered, so you can't rotate them).

While maintenance costs are expensive at the dealer, they're relatively easy to do yourself (provided you have MES). That makes it way more affordable to maintain (except for the belt, that is a monumental task). Front brakes can be done for ~$2,200 on your own with OEM parts, the oil change is ~$200 with OEM equivalent parts. Not cheap still, but more affordable.

The thing to keep in mind is that...the Stelvio QV is amongst world class performance leaders like a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or a Lamborghini Urus, although slightly smaller in size. It truly performs at very high levels, so that's what you're getting and paying for. The maintenance costs go along those performance numbers, smiles per gallon and kudos from strangers per 100 km!

 

[21ARSQ4_USN_Combat_Vet]

Thanks Everyone for your help. My car had a sticker by the door of the dealer that serviced it, and I called them and they were very help. Carfax had no service records except for the one that the Lexus dealer did recently, but the Alfa dealer told me that it was properly maintained and serviced with no issues and that the battery probably doesn’t have enough juice because of age or because of lack of use (car only has 7400 miles in 4 years).

It’s good to know that it was serviced regularly though.

They also gave me a quote on the serpentine belt ($2550+ tax), so not that bad for piece of mind. Especially since I will be getting the extended warranty.

Which dealer did you get this quote from?

 

[SP7]

Which dealer did you get this quote from?

Miller’s Motor Cars in Greenwich CT

I didn’t see you at the car show last week.