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Originally Posted by Tiss'er
I don't know what it was, but I just felt a connection with the QV. It felt alive in a sense. I think I will be spending more time researching this beauty.
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I was sure I was going to get a QV and had even convinced myself I could manage my expectations with bugs/reliability concerns - but ultimately the utter lack of a dealer network in Dallas proper and large concern over quality service available without having to drive 45 miles each way, killed it for me.
But, I agree, the QV is a stunningly fun car to drive, even without a 6sp (which is the other big reason I ended up with a M2C) and it certainly scratched the deep itch of wanting to be able to say I "own an Italian sports car".
My suggestion to you is: Do a LOT of research about your local dealer and their service dep't before you buy one. Especially if it is a Alfa/Fiat combo and not a Alfa/Masarati combo. Talk to people who have experience using them.
the QV isn't really that much more prone to issues than other brands/models - but it is up there and the lack of experienced, certified mechanics is a known issue for the brand.