According to a potential Alfa Romeo Giulia buyer, what began as an exciting prospect quickly devolved into weeks of delays, shifting explanations for secret repairs, and a hard-fought effort to recover a deposit. The buyer said, “This put a bad taste in my mouth,” but he was interested in the car, so he decided to proceed. But when that day arrived, the dealership still could not provide a definite answer, forcing the buyer to cancel the inspection. After more than two weeks — far longer than the “few days” initially promised — the Giulia was finally ready. Ultimately, he concluded he’ll “keep my current car until the end of time” to avoid similar issues in the future.