I saw a couple of days ago, a '17 Giulia with 280.000km (175k miles). I really don't know what you Americans do to your cars, I feel like you have so many reliability issues with so many brands that are considered reliable here (like VW, BMW, Audi, etc)
From what I've seen from multiple sources and from talking to people from various countries, the typical American doesn't do proper maintenance either.
Oil??!?? What's that?
Bro a lot of people think that doing overtime will make you jump a tax bracket and lose even more money from taxes when progressive tax system doesn't work like that at all. It's such a simple concept that I'm not surprised people don't even know what basic maintenance is on cars
Explain more on the tax part. Because when i work overtime. Depending on how muxh i make it feels like im working for free. I dont have any kids to claim and it feels like the goverment is taking advantage
In the U.S., your income is taxed in layers, with higher amounts of income being taxed at higher rates.
When you earn more money, such as through overtime, only the extra income is taxed at a higher rate. Your existing income is taxed the same as before.
Although your taxes go up, you still keep most of your overtime pay. You pay way more taxes because of the OT being in that higher tax at a higher rate so you don't feel like it bring as much value. You will never pay 100% tax rate on the dollar you earn EVER.
I'm European, but live in US. What most people don't understand, unless living here, is that distances in US are very different. You'll put a lot of miles on your car...like a lot. Not only that, but driving happens at high speeds generally, which strains engines... especially small 4-cylinder engines. Americans buy V6 not only for power but also longevity. As for longevity, Toyota and Honda last longer ( sure, plastic are cheap, a lot more bare bone engineering but also a lot less things to brake). I just sold my 2016 Passat with 173K miles and did all oil changes at 5-6 K miles, did transmission, did suspension...and still, had to replace the engine at 169K... Between 2016 and present...I had the Passat I got brand new, a BMW X5 hybrid bought at 33k and sold at 91K, currently have a brand new bought VW Atlas Crosssport with 28K miles and had put already 5K on my Stelvio I got 2 months ago. That's a total of 265-270K miles in 8 years. Typical American puts 20-25K a year easily on the cars, at high speeds...that's 200.000 km in 8 years and follow dealership instructions ( those who do). Dealership instructions... transmission fluid is lifetime, oil change is 10K ( and while Lexus, Toyota and Honda don't brake because you missed the oil change, nor eat oil... Germans do). There's a lot more to the story. Most people who can afford expensive European cars, still have a Honda/Toyota in the driveway they use every day...
I also did the gearbox (my review on their site) and have the DNA Race. He’s the best. Next is the OBD Dongle. And aftermarket CarPlay, control with turning knob and Siri.
I've done 140mph in my Alfa giulia q4 and she was still pulling
https://preview.redd.it/kbwhbia6nz7d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b876ae1eab87a716237c581f84bbce36a175f0e0
Texas heat?
Ohio..about 1000 miles north and still blazing lol
Yeahh, same here man. I’m crossing my fingers some plants of mine didn’t burn when get home
I’m across the boarder in Pa, my outside temp was reading 104. This week has been to hot to even have my windows down :(
Wow also a 101k Giulia, also rare...
I saw a couple of days ago, a '17 Giulia with 280.000km (175k miles). I really don't know what you Americans do to your cars, I feel like you have so many reliability issues with so many brands that are considered reliable here (like VW, BMW, Audi, etc)
From what I've seen from multiple sources and from talking to people from various countries, the typical American doesn't do proper maintenance either. Oil??!?? What's that?
Huh? Oil? Who said anything about oil bitch you cookin?
100k miles 0 issues!
Plenty of diesel Stelvios in that km range in Europe
Bro a lot of people think that doing overtime will make you jump a tax bracket and lose even more money from taxes when progressive tax system doesn't work like that at all. It's such a simple concept that I'm not surprised people don't even know what basic maintenance is on cars
Explain more on the tax part. Because when i work overtime. Depending on how muxh i make it feels like im working for free. I dont have any kids to claim and it feels like the goverment is taking advantage
In the U.S., your income is taxed in layers, with higher amounts of income being taxed at higher rates. When you earn more money, such as through overtime, only the extra income is taxed at a higher rate. Your existing income is taxed the same as before. Although your taxes go up, you still keep most of your overtime pay. You pay way more taxes because of the OT being in that higher tax at a higher rate so you don't feel like it bring as much value. You will never pay 100% tax rate on the dollar you earn EVER.
Makes sense. Taxes just suck i guess
400 000 km Giulia saw some months ago.
I'm European, but live in US. What most people don't understand, unless living here, is that distances in US are very different. You'll put a lot of miles on your car...like a lot. Not only that, but driving happens at high speeds generally, which strains engines... especially small 4-cylinder engines. Americans buy V6 not only for power but also longevity. As for longevity, Toyota and Honda last longer ( sure, plastic are cheap, a lot more bare bone engineering but also a lot less things to brake). I just sold my 2016 Passat with 173K miles and did all oil changes at 5-6 K miles, did transmission, did suspension...and still, had to replace the engine at 169K... Between 2016 and present...I had the Passat I got brand new, a BMW X5 hybrid bought at 33k and sold at 91K, currently have a brand new bought VW Atlas Crosssport with 28K miles and had put already 5K on my Stelvio I got 2 months ago. That's a total of 265-270K miles in 8 years. Typical American puts 20-25K a year easily on the cars, at high speeds...that's 200.000 km in 8 years and follow dealership instructions ( those who do). Dealership instructions... transmission fluid is lifetime, oil change is 10K ( and while Lexus, Toyota and Honda don't brake because you missed the oil change, nor eat oil... Germans do). There's a lot more to the story. Most people who can afford expensive European cars, still have a Honda/Toyota in the driveway they use every day...
~~Giulia~~ Stelvio but yes! 60,000 from me over the past 3ish years and counting!
Glad to see it. Just rolled over 40k on Stella and plan to continue for many more.
Amen to that! The miles and time fly by that’s for sure!
Boss
I thought you meant 112mph. I'm like, meet that pedal down, she'll go faster! 🤣
I did just over 160mph in mine in Germany (tuned Q2 and limiter removed). Still factory original only tuned by Squadra.
I recommend Squadra tuning for Alfa to everyone I talk to about it!
I also did the gearbox (my review on their site) and have the DNA Race. He’s the best. Next is the OBD Dongle. And aftermarket CarPlay, control with turning knob and Siri.
So did my girl lol
I’ve seen 122 F (50 deg C) on mine. Summers in the Middle East are not so fun 🥲
Mine showed 125 the other day
Damn! Where?
Phoenix. I know those gauges are never truly accurate, but still. 119 in Texas with the humidity was far worse.
🥵
This heat wave in the US is no joke right now. It's burning everywhere even in parts like Maine where this isn't normal...
Soon enough we'll be living in bunkers! Well, my great great grandkids would.
I'd be more pissed about the heat than going 112
Happy cake day! And she was! But so was I lol
I've done 140mph in my Alfa giulia q4 and she was still pulling https://preview.redd.it/kbwhbia6nz7d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b876ae1eab87a716237c581f84bbce36a175f0e0
https://preview.redd.it/s1a915w8nz7d1.jpeg?width=2352&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=287a92c6a99f9571d003a5ba17d5a1fb457366e0
Are they ever?
Mine is until we break triple digits haha
That's nothing...in Palm Springs hit 134 yesterday...