Got £38,000?...Buy an Alfa 4C

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I think this car would make a pretty awesome GT4 race car...
 
I could live with the DSG, but that engine seems to be a point of common concern with every review I've seen. I wish they could do a high output n/a 4 cylinder for the base model and maybe a very specialized & lightweight V6 for the top model. Of course, there is also emissions regulations. Overall though, I love it. Fantastic return to form for Alfa.
 
Harris really looks to be enjoying it, which makes me happy. I was hoping this would be better received than the 8C, and all signs are pointing to yes. Even if it ends up heavier over here, it'll still be lighter than a Miata.

That's a one-and-three-quarters engine, right? Sounds pretty good, especially considering the turbo strapped on. I also didn't realize how wide it is, especially from the rear. Looks even better in motion 👍
 
AU$75k base price makes it an incredible bargain so long as you lay off the options list. It just comes under our LCT threshold, when I say just, I mean $375 under.

Base 4C is $75k, there's apparently going to be an option-festooned "Launch Edition" which, thanks to said LCT, will be over $100k and pretty much lineball with the Cayman.

Still would have the 4C even if it was the same price as the Cayman.
 
I love it and I want it. I'm really glad to see that Chris Harris really enjoyed the car, and watching him driving that just makes me really want to own one. Perhaps in a couple years time...
 
$54,000 for America, better start saving.
 
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All things considered, it's still a bargain. A Lotus Exige, a much less 'special' car, at least in my opinion, is substantially more expensive. Hell that's about the same as a top-spec Audi TTS. $54k for a carbon-tubbed minisupercar. Love it. I hope they depreciate in value so I can buy one in a few years. 👍
 
Is it really @ $54,000? I believe many magazine/source reports it's more than the Boxster range and is at the Porsche Carrera range.

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The first car Alfa Romeo has made in years (decades?) that I actually desire. Lightweight, mid-engined, well engineered - what more could you ask for? The price seems quite appropraite as well. Definitely a bargain compared to the cars you'd likely cross-shop with a 4C.

And that's coming from someone who had very little faith in Alfa doing the 4C right.
 
Ezzz
Is it really @ $54,000? I believe many magazine/source reports it's more than the Boxster range and is at the Porsche Carrera range.
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It technically will be more than the Boxster range at the end of it, but because this is something that will compete with the Boxster, it would be suicide of Alfa Romeo to price this at $80K against the 911 brand.

If the company was as well known as Porsche, they probably could get away with it in reality. But they aren't, as most of the people in the US who even know what Alfa Romeo is are car enthusiasts or previous Alfa owners. The brand just doesn't have that strong of an image here anymore if it did at all years ago. The 8C didn't really revive it due to such low numbers, but hopefully this will pave the way for the company back here.
 
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Things you should know: Alfa trumpets a base curb weight of less than 2100 pounds, but U.S.-bound models will be around 2650, which factors in two side and two knee airbags, other mandated equipment, and a number of options that will likely be standard here, including air conditioning, power seats, and parking sensors. Also, a “quiet” exhaust with a muffler will be offered. Whether the U.S. will even get the open pipes, and whether John Q. will be able to buy a 4C for anything even remotely close to the base price, are unknown.
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I hope the weight part is not true. That will seriously neuter the 4c.
 
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I hope the weight part is not true. That will seriously neuter the 4c.
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Dry weight is 895 kg (1,973 lbs). The US Version gets a Increase of 200 lbs. thats a total of 2,273lbs. even with liquids, the curb weight is still about 2300 lbs
 
I saw a red one last month at the Nurburgring.
I'm not a big Alfa Romeo fan, but this car is really nice.
 
I certainly hope it will be that way. The 8C was too far reach from most of the people as beautiful as it is. The 4C should be somewhat achievable to the general public then(including myself :)).

I think they should also bring the Mito or Giuleitta in small volume along with the 4C to revive the brand since the small car segment is growing in the US if they want to do something with the brand image.

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It technically will be more than the Boxster range at the end of it, but because this is something that will compete with the Boxster, it would be suicide of Alfa Romeo to price this at $80K against the 911 brand.

If the company was as well known as Porsche, they probably could get away with it in reality. But they aren't, as most of the people in the US who even know what Alfa Romeo is are car enthusiasts or previous Alfa owners. The brand just doesn't have that strong of an image here anymore if it did at all years ago. The 8C didn't really revive it due to such low numbers, but hopefully this will pave the way for the company back here.
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Ezzz
I think they should also bring the Mito or Giuleitta in small volume along with the 4C to revive the brand since the small car segment is growing in the US if they want to do something with the brand image.
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It wouldn't make a lot of sense to do so, as both of those products are supposed to be on the way out in the near future. The price to certify for sale wouldn't seem to be that great either, particularly when Chrysler is the only profitable part of the company, currently.

We'll get the 2C soon enough. That'll drive the sales, for sure.
 
Not been around for the last month so only just got around to watching 4C vids.

Particularly after Harris's vid, I really do want a go in one of these now. Was complete news to me that it had manual steering, which isn't great on its own so much as great because the car is light enough to get away with it - something you can't often say.

Agree with him that the steering wheel itself is hideous, but Momo has a nice catalogue that I'd plunder if I owned one. Manual steering would be so much better with a nice thin three-spoke wheel. The tricky part would be getting someone to fabricate a boss that could accept the flappy paddles - but then you could have those re-done in metal too rather than plastic. And let's face it, if you can afford a 4C you can probably spare the cash to have that bit sorted.
 
It's very ugly in my opinion.
Out of proportion somehow.
 
I went to see the 4c in a Fiat, Alfa Romeo dealer. They have the car just for one day. Sat in it and found that it looks and feels cheap inside. The driver seat is too low. Even with the steering lowered, I couldn't over the steering wheel. When I lowered the steering wheel, it blocked the HUD of the dashboard partially. The seat look very nice but are uncomfortable.
I moved the seat forward and it felt so cheap.

The car itself is very wide but short. I definitely prefer a standard Cayman for that kind of money. Even the GT-86/BRZ has a much higher quality feel/look than this car.

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Is it fair comparing it to the Cayman? Not sure but It still does have some of that Alfa Magic
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Reading the article, it sounds like the "improvements" planned for the US market may make the car better. Assisted steering, more sound insulation, it could all add up to a significantly more civil car. Weight penalty and performance differences aside, it sounds like it might be worth it.
 
I feel like this is the baby of a Lotus and Ferrari...
 
So.. It out-Lotuses the Lotus Elise, performs like Cayman S, returns MPG of an econobox and keeps you awake while you drive it despite of fancy flappy paddletronic transmission and stereo is useless due to roadnoise.. So, what bank should I rob in order to buy one? :D
 
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Reading the article, it sounds like the "improvements" planned for the US market may make the car better. Assisted steering, more sound insulation, it could all add up to a significantly more civil car. Weight penalty and performance differences aside, it sounds like it might be worth it.
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Indeed it may, plus in my opinion I think the 4C when it comes to looks is more attractive than the Cayman, although If was rich and I had to choose one I'd go for the Cayman (If you don't believe me give me the money and I'll show you :p )
 
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Alfa, or the aftermarket really need to get a replacement for those headlights. It is really bringing the car down.
 
Yeah, they're absolutely hideous.
 
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