Alfa Romeos were the gateway drug for me. I had a 1976 Giulia Coupe for about 3 years in the ‘90s and loved it to bits. It was pretty reliable, very well engineered apart from the rust which a previous owner dealt with. I had an S4 Spyder as well for a little while.
If you think Alfas are exciting and niggly in equal measure, try an old Maserati
I have to say the new Giulia looks fantastic, I’d love to own one.