It is with great remorse I will be parting with my TI Sport. Absolutely have loved the car, but now the dealer and mechanical issues are overwhelming. Let me explain..
Purchased the Alfa in October 2017 from my dealer in Sacramento, California (closed 1 1/2 years later); nearest dealer 130 miles away (more dealers closing). No local FCA dealer (Dodge/Jeep, Fiat etc) will service the Alfa.
Developed a "combustion chamber" cylinder 4 issue (mis-fire on cylinder, limp mode) they can't figure out and had to consult with "Engineering" (not sure what that means) Two weeks at the Berkeley, Ca dealer...no resolution. Said...Oh it could be a coolant line on the turbo...really? Or they said a "sticking valve".
Bottom line, I bought a 2021 Ford EDGE ST which kicks ass and I have a dealer 5 miles from my house.
I will miss this forum, the Stelvio is a great vehicle.
So there is a still an engine misfire issue and they have no idea. Alfa "engineering" said to replace a bad turbo coolant line and see if that works (yeah right). Tech thought is may be a "sticking" valve. 2 1/2 weeks in...no resolution.
FYI 36K mileage.
I have contacted other FCA dealers and independents. Basic service can be done, but no one other than an authorized Alfa dealer will touch any warranty work.
I still own the Stelvio ......maybe I will convince my wife to keep the Edge and the Stelvio
For what it is worth, here is my take on the Edge ST:
Heavier for sure (~400 pounds), more torque and HP, but frankly the Alfa feels faster with the 2.0. Pretty amazing. Alfa handles better. Edge is roomier, way better tech, and feels solid.
I feel like I took a step back, but can't handle the dealer issues.
Sorry, been busy with family....as of today 4/1822 5:33 PST...no word. This morning the Service Manager in Berkeley, CA told me cylinder 4 still showed low compression after replacing a coolant line (which I knew was not the issue), It will be four weeks this Thursday (I AM NOT KIDDING).
For me, that was what steered me away from the Edge ST. 335hp/380tq and an 8 speed in a 4400# vehicle should be way swifter. I don't know what's up with it.
As to your Stelvio, the last one I heard about like yours had no compression/low compression on 1 or more cylinders. Dealer replaced turbos and everything. Obviously didn't fix it. Im guessing its failure in the byzantine system that is Fiat multiair. Put that as my guess: multi air related failure.
That said, Im super curious how fast an Edge really is, real world, if you have a dragy. I fiund the thread where the Stelvio owner here put his stelvio on the clock without brake torquing it, very enlightening. Drag strip starts just arent my thing. I want to know ahat the car does when you need the beans without planning it out and staging it up, etc.
The ST Edge is not the Stelvio as far as general acceleration and cornering, although it corners very nice with the factory Hankooks (which cost more than the Michelin AS pilot Sports on my Stelvio). Hard to tell which vehicle has the better AWD. I have always been an RWD-based guy, so I was really apprehensive with a transverse turbo V6....but it works.
My Wife hated the Stelvio...too aggressive and "twitchy" the Ford is 400 pounds heavier and bigger...it definitely feels more solid/stable.....but I miss the acceleration. You need to really put your foot into the ST to get it moving.
I don't have a GPS 0-60 unit.....but I would say 5.7 or so....
So latest today....dealer says they have consulted with "Engineering" and now want to check the cylinder for "scoring" and also check the engine oil for metal.
Cylinder scoring is definitely possible since you have a loss of compression. If that's the case you should get a brand new engine out of this under warranty (assuming you aren't over the four year time limit, although with only 36K miles, even if that was the case, I would hope Alfa would do a "goodwill" replacement).
I also live in Sacramento - bummed that the Alfa dealer here closed! I just got a 2018 Stelvio Ti from alfa stevens creek. I guess Berkley is our nearest dealer? So if I need to do anything under warranty I would have to go there?
Have not posted on this topic since April. Absolutely incredible......Alfa dealer in Berkeley, CA has had my 2018 Ti Sport since MARCH 25!!!. They went back and forth with Alfa corporate engineering and the insurance company. Tore the engine down and found out the ring on cylinder 4 broke apart, wasted the cylinder, the turbo, and the catalytic converter.
Still not ready, the say mid to late August. Can't believe it.
Silver lining...thank god I bought an extended warranty....dealer said parts/labor would have been 20K plus (blue book is ~ 27K)
Finally done 7 months later...they replace entire engine, turbo, and catalytic converter. Nightmare, did not want to deal with the vehicle any longer....sold it to the dealer for 23K (paid (47K) 5 years old 33K miles.
Wow! 7 months of ownership of not having your car is a long time! Glad you’re done with the situation. Glad the warranty worked out also! Which warranty did you have?
Frankly, I believe I just had a bad engine...anomaly I guess . All maintenance was by the book. Best vehicle I have ever owned....super fun to drive, amazing looks. Really bummed actually....my new Ford Edge ST is great....but it is not the Stelvio, no "cool" factor
Some observations:
Really doubt this would of happened with basically any other vehicle, other than an exotic (which the Stelvio is not)
Lack of dealership support/mechanics was alarming
I will miss everyone on this forum...best of luck with your Alfa's
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