This is my biggest concernOne thing that has me concerned about the Stelvio. Right now, we should be able to get warranty work done at any Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge dealer
But there are strong persistent rumors that Fiat is planning to put Alfa Romeo together with Maserati and spin the company off. I can believe this is a real possibility because they spun off Ferrari about two years ago.
If that happens, we will still be able to get our warranty work done at US Fiat/Chrysler dealers?
Was there something you didn't like about the tires when you drove it, or are you just basing it on the brand name?The only thing I didn't like about the Stelvio I test drove yesterday was the tires on it. It had Continental tires.
Every Macan I've ever seen either had Michelins or Pirellis.
You don't want to get your warranty work done at US Fiat / Chrysler dealers.....the best thing FCA can do for Alfa is ONLY SELL AND SERVICE THEM THROUGH MASERATI DEALERS....One thing that has me concerned about the Stelvio. Right now, we should be able to get warranty work done at any Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge dealer
But there are strong persistent rumors that Fiat is planning to put Alfa Romeo together with Maserati and spin the company off. I can believe this is a real possibility because they spun off Ferrari about two years ago.
If that happens, we will still be able to get our warranty work done at US Fiat/Chrysler dealers?
Obviously preferences re: style and function and drive will vary from person to person...I am in the same quandary as you. I have driven both vehicles, and I really think it comes down to what your needs and priorities are.
1) I think the driving experience gives the nod to the Alfa, (but not by much).
2) The interior is nicer in the Porsche, and you can customize just about any way you want. The infotainment system is comprehensive and works well. Better than the Alfa.
3) I had a Cayenne in the past and my wife currently has a Boxster. The quality and build is excellent. Alfa is kind of a question mark since these are brand new, but I feel that it should not be a problem. The question is whether it will be at the level of the Porsche.
4) Cost. I feel that the Porsche is quite expensive and the better value is the Alfa.
It comes down to what you feel is important to you. You need to drive both and spend some time in them playing with the controls and looking at things like the infotainment system, driving position and comfort, etc. I don't think you will go wrong with either vehicle.
Leaning toward the Alfa, and waiting to drive the Quad to see the difference. Then I will make my decision. Hope this helps.
I had Conti summer tires on my Macan Turbo from the factory.The only thing I didn't like about the Stelvio I test drove yesterday was the tires on it. It had Continental tires.
Every Macan I've ever seen either had Michelins or Pirellis.
If you want strong resale value, you have to go with Porsche, especially the base models. There is always strong demand for these cars. I got positive equity on my Macan at the end of the lease and sold it to CarMax for a nice profit. :grin4) Can't justify paying $15 K more for a Macan....some might call it a glorified VW.....
That is a concern for sure when leasing....Residual value is just not there yet for the Alfa...For me, the utility vehicle in our family is used for trips and usually accumulates a lot of miles...Therefore, I usually finance for purchase and as I approach the end of the warranty, trade in for new...when purchasing the Stelvio Ti Sport, I traded a 2016 Volvo V 60 R Design that had 40,000 miles (mileage overage cancelled service - 3 years 30,000 miles for service and at 40,000 miles I was looking at tires and brakes) so by shopping around, I found a dealer that gave me nearly $3500 over what I owed....For those of us that put miles on these vehicles, leasing is not a great option so the up front difference is cost is a bigger concern...DIf you want strong resale value, you have to go with Porsche, especially the base models. There is always strong demand for these cars. I got positive equity on my Macan at the end of the lease and sold it to CarMax for a nice profit. :grin
LOL. It's true that Volkswagen AG owns Porsche. But the Porsche and Piiech familes own a controlling interest in Volkswagen.4) Can't justify paying $15 K more for a Macan....some might call it a glorified VW.....
This is true....such is the compromise when dealing with a "start up" brand (at least Stateside)....Just don't think the Dodge / Chrysler / FIAT techs are up to speed with Alfas....This all goes back to why, in the first place, did Marchionne even have any interest in buying Chrysler ? He purchased it for "Brick and Mortar" ...established dealer network, production facilities, service facilities....applied BMW's / Mini Cooper model for FIAT - Stand alone boutiques to reintroduce the marque and service them with Chrysler with dedicated techs....no need to build major showrooms (the Fiat stores tend to be small-at least where I am) and so FIAT + Chrysler = FCA was a marriage of convenience and mutual need...not love...the problem with that model is that if Alfa wants to play in the BMW, AUDI, MERC, PORSCHE playground, their image should be linked to MASERATI...no FIAT...But how many Maserati dealers are there? I know there is one in Edmond, where I live. But they're not exactly all over the place like Nissan dealers.