Manual shift would have ruined this car - and the idiot punters would have loaded up and abused the drivetrain. Alfa knew what they were doing when it comes to driving - you obviously don’t. Other than that, great review 👍
This is one of those designs that you need to see in person. Walking around this car in real life is much more exciting than seeing it on film or in pictures. This is a truly gorgeous car.
I saw a BUSTED one at a Costco tire center a few weeks ago. If you see a matte sky blue wrapped 4C for sale in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, run. Run fast.
i drove one of these as a porter at the porsche dealer i worked at when i was 19. Gassing up 911 Turbos all day I forgot how dulled the Germanic automotive experience is, regardless of the numbers on paper. I drove one of these about a mile or 2 and i specifically remember laughing hysterically to myself at a stoplight after a nice pull and a couple of "cracking" downshifts, i dont think any other car has gained that type of pure joy from me since.
Owner of LE 49 here. Agree with your review, with only a few notes: The carbon fiber tub was shipped to Maserati in Modena. Alfa & Maser were both FCA brands, and the 4C was made in Modena at the Maserati factory - with a subtle reference in the trunk pull. You messed up the DNA modes a little. There are 4: Dynamic, Natural, All-weather, & Race (Advanced Efficiency is the "A" in newer Alfas). All-weather mode is useful if it's pouring rain or if there's a little snow on the road as it makes the traction control jump in much earlier and delays the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal. Race mode is activated by putting it in Dynamic and then holding the switch for an extra 5 seconds. Race is manual only. Speaking of race mode, the engine is shared with the old Euro Formula 3 car, the W-Series race car, and the Abarth 124 Spider Rally. Cheers!
I think you're really taking these videos in the right direction. I think myself and others really appreciate someone who gets really technical about the car they are discussing. Keep up the great work!
One of the other neat things about the 4C is that it’s assembled in Italy using 95% Italian parts content. Considering that most modern cars are an amalgamation of parts from all over the world, it’s cool that this car was mostly all completed in-house, so to speak.
As a Owner of 4C. 4 years now! I can tell You that: This Car is Mega. DCT is perfect with Manual steering. You will die with a manual steering that feel every change of the road.. yours hands have to stay always on the steering. Mine now is 100 kg less of the original and 335 hp by the help of Scara. And it is like a Gt3 as performance. 972 kg with full tank and all the others liquid. Best investment for me.
I remember being SO EXCITED when this car was first announced.... And then they disclosed that it WOULD NOT be available in a manual. :( It just never made much sense since I assume most customers were considering it for a 'fun' car. I doubt many potential customers were all that concerned about the PRACTICATLITY of a tiny 2 seater sports car? Or did they think it made the vehicle more 'upscale', and couldn't afford to develop a second transmission option?
The flappy paddles do not take away from the fun in this car. The manual steering and all the feedback through the CARBON FIBER tub, makes this an experience.
I own a 4C (so take this opinion with a big grain of salt) but I think the TCT (what Alfa calls their DCT) is the best transmission they could have gone with considering the rest of the drive train. This is a pretty small engine with quite a lot of boost (21+ psi) so there is turbo lag. The TCT keeps you on boost and is very fun with the loud brap from the exhaust and never interrupting the loud turbo and intake noises. This car is kinda sensory overload, it is just a different experience than the satisfaction of rowing your own gears in a true manual. That said, Alfa Works in the UK has apparently fitted a manual to their development 4C but that is way down the customization rabbit hole for sure.
I am going to take a guess and say you have not driven a 4C yet? As an owner of 4yrs I can assure you that a manual transmission will take away from experience. I am normally a purist that love my manual classic Alfas, but this is just different. You need both hands on the wheel at all times... sensory overload.
I am going to take a guess and say you have not driven a 4C yet? As an owner of 4yrs I can assure you that a manual transmission will take away from experience. I am normally a purist that love my manual classic Alfas, but this is just different. You need both hands on the wheel at all times... sensory overload.
I saw this car in yellow in Pensacola. It was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at it. The owner was nice enough to let me take pictures and till today I smile when I see it.
Just 2 days ago I walked across the street in front of a 4C and the owner made some noise for me - perfectly timed for me as I’ve been meaning to learn more as it made an impression
Hi Kennan, great video as always. See? this is an Alfa Romeo. These cars, the racing team back in the day had working for them some guy called Enzo Ferrari. It´s a brand full of tradition and loved for generations of car enthusiasts. I remember back in the day, early 80´s a buddy of mine had a GTV 3.0 V6 coupe which I drove for hundreds of kms and oh boy, those cars have soul. However, there were many of them with an incredible amount of reliability issues. However, this is the spirit of the brand. High revving cars very lightweight and extremely agile, happy to go to the top of rev counter with screaming exhaust pipes and a hard core car fan at the wheel with a huge grin all over his face. just like you Ken. Anyway wishing you a very well deserved successful 2024 with much love of course from West Spain ❤
Nice review! I might have seen you out driving this 4C in my neighborhood. It's not everyday that I see another rosso 4C driving down my street. I live in Normal Heights and also own a 2015 4C LE #441 in Rosso Competizione. I am usually a hardcore manual transmission type of guy but I really don't miss it when driving my 4C. The manual steering keeps me so engaged that I am glad that I don't have to reach down to shift. Plus the DCT is an aid in keeping the 0-60 acceleration at a low 4.2 seconds. The beautiful aesthetics, carbon fiber monocoque, great sounding engine, and the mechanical simplicity of the 4C attracted me to it. I plan to keep my 4C for the rest of my life.
Beautiful car, sounds great, light and nimble. So much potential to be an exciting, pure, analog sports car. Truly a crime to not fit it with a 6spd manual
My dream car. The little downfalls it has (acceleration, top speed, handling some) can be easily fixed with upgrades out there that can sort those elements out (handling packages, ECU mods, up to 2.0 litre engine etc). If modified right and in the right hands, it can be an exceptional track car capable of some eye watering times and embarrassing some far more expensive supercars.
This car is so unique. No luxury features and just feels like an oversized go-cart when you're driving it. I once got up to a very high speed on the open highway and the car felt like it was coming off the ground due to its weight. Drop dead sexy looking in person and videos/pictures don't do it justice.
I can't afford a second sports car, hell, I can't even afford a main car, but this should be one of main choices for people who are after a small, agile and throwable sports car. It also looks absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for not sticking with the Doug format--it works for him but I'm glad they let you find your way with these reviews. I like the extra focus on performance specs. Keep up the good content. Next up--8C?
I’m a former 4C owner, and I’ll push back against the trunk heat thing. If you intend to get some groceries, you can’t buy anything cold. The trunk gets warm enough to melt frozen food in about 10-15 minutes.
Current owner, and I agree. My wife and I went on a multi day driving tour and the first night when we got to the hotel, all of her cosmetics had melted and exploded into a mess in her bag. Everything in the trunk gets very, very warm.
You said it’s a bargain for what it is and then you say you’re not sure if it’s worth it 🧐. I’m willing to have a safe bet that these won’t lose much value if any at all in years to come
Please, go to Europe or Israel and film a review to the Giulietta hatchback that shares the engine with this 4c and has some loud and fun base versions
15 years ago when I last lived in Bulgaria, Alfas had a reputation of a cheap Italian car, just slightly above Fiat. People were driving Breras, and these were always super cool. But the streets were full of crappy 147s. Now fast forward and they’re almost legendary across the pond. I remember telling my real estate agent who was from Milan that I wanted to buy an Alfa. OMG she was shocked and told me in Italy they’re considered garbage :D
To be fair, Alfa Romeos in the US are also known for frequent visits to the service center. Because it's so much work to certify and import cars to the US, Alfa Romeo at least sends decent cars over here.
@@carsandbids ok 👌🏻 you do have a great point. But I am sure that wouldn’t stop him. I’m 5ft 10 and fit like a glove in a Countach. I don’t know how Hoovie and Doug do it but the experience is totally worth it.
I would hoping Kennan would mention the main structure of the vehicle. I know it’s lightweight and strong made out of a weave of sorts. Maybe I missed it.
The Alfa 4C only makes a compelling choice if you like automatics, turbocharged 4-cylinders, and unassisted steering. I'd personally rather a revvy naturally aspirated flat-6 with a manual transmission and hydraulically assisted steering. There are plenty of second-hand Porsche 911's fitting that description, available for the same price or less than an Alfa 4C. I drove a 4C on track, and it was good for what it was... that being said, there are much better enthusiast vehicles for the money. It also tried to bite me once it started raining and the back end stepped out. That was just cruising behind our instructors car as well, making super light inputs.
I was looking at both--I came away from the experience with the thought that the Porsche, while a well built, great car, felt a little pedestrian and boring compared to the little Alfa. For a fun, weekend car the Alfa is much more unique and exciting......
I have a 2016. It’s ok. But it’s not something I feel like I have to keep. Especially with mandatory bolt tightening services every 12,000 miles per the manual.
If only they turned everything up a notch. If the overall profile was larger and if they had at least a 3.0L would have been better, and of course, a manual
These make about as much sense to own as a Lotus. Theyre incredibly bare bones for a modern vehicle especialy one at that price point. Both are equally cool though
Can you imagine how much it cost to ensure this thing not because it’s fast because as soon as you tap anything with it, the car is going to be totaled. Hi Maco do u do work on cars with carbon fiber tubs???
Insurance is underpriced considering replacement costs of parts even the windshield is expensive the glass is thinner to save weight. I had the dash cover no instruments replaced 4 years ago Uner warranty dealer invoiced about $4500 a fairly common problem. The 12000 mile service was quoted at close to 5K not including bolt tightening which is needed I paid around 2K to the best of my memory. Is it worth it ? Yes as a second or third car.
a car with 9000 miles shouldn't have "a lot of service history" should it? Maybe 1-2 oil changes at the most? I've never owned an Alfa Romeo, so IDK....
This car is as wide as a Range Rover isn’t it? I am of the same thought...how amazing would it be with a gated manual....it would be a classic...whilst defying the Alfa tradition of terrible depreciation. I’d rather a torque converter “real” auto with any turbo engine, which stops the lag...even if the gear changes being slower. But I experienced the VW/Audi DSG and I hate dual clutch autos and will never, ever go near one again. Regardless if they are supposedly reliable....they are rubbish. Especially when mated to a turbo diesel, which is less common these days. But any turbo...Alfa could have set the world on fire with this car....but they gave it an automatic transmission without the benefits of an actual automatic transmission. Even if it does change gears .000566 seconds faster than a something with a torque converter
Kennan is the type of guy to ask his wife to replace their new shower with a carbon fiber tub.
Fun fact, the Pagani factory has carbon fiber sinks.
He's also the type to buy Carpet Vipers in a Tube.
Kennan will not be mad if you use him as a meme 😂
@@carsandbids holy sh it's....Keenan answering this!?
Manual shift would have ruined this car - and the idiot punters would have loaded up and abused the drivetrain. Alfa knew what they were doing when it comes to driving - you obviously don’t. Other than that, great review 👍
This is one of those designs that you need to see in person. Walking around this car in real life is much more exciting than seeing it on film or in pictures. This is a truly gorgeous car.
It is a treat to see on the road.
I saw a BUSTED one at a Costco tire center a few weeks ago. If you see a matte sky blue wrapped 4C for sale in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, run. Run fast.
Yup
i drove one of these as a porter at the porsche dealer i worked at when i was 19. Gassing up 911 Turbos all day I forgot how dulled the Germanic automotive experience is, regardless of the numbers on paper. I drove one of these about a mile or 2 and i specifically remember laughing hysterically to myself at a stoplight after a nice pull and a couple of "cracking" downshifts, i dont think any other car has gained that type of pure joy from me since.
Porsche is the girl you bring home to meet the parents. Alfa-Romeo? Not so much. 😂
Owner of LE 49 here. Agree with your review, with only a few notes:
The carbon fiber tub was shipped to Maserati in Modena. Alfa & Maser were both FCA brands, and the 4C was made in Modena at the Maserati factory - with a subtle reference in the trunk pull.
You messed up the DNA modes a little. There are 4: Dynamic, Natural, All-weather, & Race (Advanced Efficiency is the "A" in newer Alfas). All-weather mode is useful if it's pouring rain or if there's a little snow on the road as it makes the traction control jump in much earlier and delays the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal. Race mode is activated by putting it in Dynamic and then holding the switch for an extra 5 seconds. Race is manual only. Speaking of race mode, the engine is shared with the old Euro Formula 3 car, the W-Series race car, and the Abarth 124 Spider Rally. Cheers!
Great info!
I thought i knew everything about my car. But low and behold..
i love to learn. So thankyou.
I think you're really taking these videos in the right direction. I think myself and others really appreciate someone who gets really technical about the car they are discussing. Keep up the great work!
I'm so glad!
I have one. It’s a riot to drive and gets more attention than any car I own.
One of the other neat things about the 4C is that it’s assembled in Italy using 95% Italian parts content. Considering that most modern cars are an amalgamation of parts from all over the world, it’s cool that this car was mostly all completed in-house, so to speak.
As a Owner of 4C. 4 years now! I can tell You that:
This Car is Mega.
DCT is perfect with Manual steering. You will die with a manual steering that feel every change of the road.. yours hands have to stay always on the steering.
Mine now is 100 kg less of the original and 335 hp by the help of Scara. And it is like a Gt3 as performance. 972 kg with full tank and all the others liquid.
Best investment for me.
I love the historical/development context you bring to these review videos, please keep that up!
Thanks!
It’s been so much fun to watch Kennan come out of his shell (or carbon fiber tub) as he’s grown accustomed to the camera. He’s great now!
I remember being SO EXCITED when this car was first announced.... And then they disclosed that it WOULD NOT be available in a manual. :( It just never made much sense since I assume most customers were considering it for a 'fun' car. I doubt many potential customers were all that concerned about the PRACTICATLITY of a tiny 2 seater sports car? Or did they think it made the vehicle more 'upscale', and couldn't afford to develop a second transmission option?
The flappy paddles do not take away from the fun in this car. The manual steering and all the feedback through the CARBON FIBER tub, makes this an experience.
I own a 4C (so take this opinion with a big grain of salt) but I think the TCT (what Alfa calls their DCT) is the best transmission they could have gone with considering the rest of the drive train. This is a pretty small engine with quite a lot of boost (21+ psi) so there is turbo lag. The TCT keeps you on boost and is very fun with the loud brap from the exhaust and never interrupting the loud turbo and intake noises. This car is kinda sensory overload, it is just a different experience than the satisfaction of rowing your own gears in a true manual. That said, Alfa Works in the UK has apparently fitted a manual to their development 4C but that is way down the customization rabbit hole for sure.
I am going to take a guess and say you have not driven a 4C yet? As an owner of 4yrs I can assure you that a manual transmission will take away from experience. I am normally a purist that love my manual classic Alfas, but this is just different. You need both hands on the wheel at all times... sensory overload.
I am going to take a guess and say you have not driven a 4C yet? As an owner of 4yrs I can assure you that a manual transmission will take away from experience. I am normally a purist that love my manual classic Alfas, but this is just different. You need both hands on the wheel at all times... sensory overload.
No, the DCT is very well suited to this car and makes sense. I love a manual as well ( I own an Elise) but the DCT works great on mine
I saw this car in yellow in Pensacola. It was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at it. The owner was nice enough to let me take pictures and till today I smile when I see it.
I love it in yellow 💛
Very cool!
Just 2 days ago I walked across the street in front of a 4C and the owner made some noise for me - perfectly timed for me as I’ve been meaning to learn more as it made an impression
They are a lot of fun! Very neat car.
Very beautiful car 😍 I'm from the italian part of Switzerland and I love when Kennan speak Italian 🤣 Sei un mito!
My dream car since it came out. Keeping the price and increasing. Hopefully I manage to get one
Hi Kennan, great video as always. See? this is an Alfa Romeo. These cars, the racing team back in the day had working for them some guy called Enzo Ferrari. It´s a brand full of tradition and loved for generations of car enthusiasts. I remember back in the day, early 80´s a buddy of mine had a GTV 3.0 V6 coupe which I drove for hundreds of kms and oh boy, those cars have soul. However, there were many of them with an incredible amount of reliability issues. However, this is the spirit of the brand. High revving cars very lightweight and extremely agile, happy to go to the top of rev counter with screaming exhaust pipes and a hard core car fan at the wheel with a huge grin all over his face. just like you Ken. Anyway wishing you a very well deserved successful 2024 with much love of course from West Spain ❤
To do the the targe or the mille in a 4c would be a blast.
It was Doug's 'practicality' review of this car that got me subscribed to this channel all those years ago...
Good to see you still around.
Does this thing have a carbon fibre tub?
HMMM, need to check on that.
Nice review! I might have seen you out driving this 4C in my neighborhood. It's not everyday that I see another rosso 4C driving down my street. I live in Normal Heights and also own a 2015 4C LE #441 in Rosso Competizione. I am usually a hardcore manual transmission type of guy but I really don't miss it when driving my 4C. The manual steering keeps me so engaged that I am glad that I don't have to reach down to shift. Plus the DCT is an aid in keeping the 0-60 acceleration at a low 4.2 seconds. The beautiful aesthetics, carbon fiber monocoque, great sounding engine, and the mechanical simplicity of the 4C attracted me to it. I plan to keep my 4C for the rest of my life.
Baby Supercar! I love the 4C and always freak out when I see one on the road. I would totally get one, if only I could fit in it…..
Beautiful car, sounds great, light and nimble. So much potential to be an exciting, pure, analog sports car. Truly a crime to not fit it with a 6spd manual
That car is such a looker. Even better in this US spec , eschewing the Horrendous front headlamps 😮. Great review again Kennan
The spider headlights were an interesting choice.
Luckily the BiXenon (these headlights) were offered in europe too
My dream car. The little downfalls it has (acceleration, top speed, handling some) can be easily fixed with upgrades out there that can sort those elements out (handling packages, ECU mods, up to 2.0 litre engine etc).
If modified right and in the right hands, it can be an exceptional track car capable of some eye watering times and embarrassing some far more expensive supercars.
This car is so unique. No luxury features and just feels like an oversized go-cart when you're driving it. I once got up to a very high speed on the open highway and the car felt like it was coming off the ground due to its weight. Drop dead sexy looking in person and videos/pictures don't do it justice.
people have forgotten about them
Love these. Hopefully will be in my garage in next few years.
I can't afford a second sports car, hell, I can't even afford a main car, but this should be one of main choices for people who are after a small, agile and throwable sports car. It also looks absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for not sticking with the Doug format--it works for him but I'm glad they let you find your way with these reviews. I like the extra focus on performance specs. Keep up the good content. Next up--8C?
I’m a former 4C owner, and I’ll push back against the trunk heat thing. If you intend to get some groceries, you can’t buy anything cold. The trunk gets warm enough to melt frozen food in about 10-15 minutes.
That's it you're only contribution as a former owner is not being able to keep cold groceries in the trunk?
@@chadhawkins478 He never said it was his only contribution. It's just one he wanted to bring up.
Current owner, and I agree. My wife and I went on a multi day driving tour and the first night when we got to the hotel, all of her cosmetics had melted and exploded into a mess in her bag. Everything in the trunk gets very, very warm.
Yeah that’s a definite deal breaker for me if my frozen groceries melt after 15 minutes in a mid engined exotic sports car 😂
okay, no ice cream.
Your getting much better very quickly Brennan.
More Alfa content please!
I love this car. I think it’s absolutely beautiful and it’s somewhat a bargain for what it is. I want to buy one but I just don’t know if I should.
Yeah, the prices are supra, Z, M2, Z4 or used corvette, 911 prices
Those are not "Exotics" and are very common @@F5alconsHouse
You said it’s a bargain for what it is and then you say you’re not sure if it’s worth it 🧐. I’m willing to have a safe bet that these won’t lose much value if any at all in years to come
the 4c shouldn't drop too much. the car market is kind of crazy these days.
Kennan says “Carbon Fiber Tub” 15 times. Didn’t count him saying “tubs” or the intro of the video.
Doing the real work over here. :)
Did you count how many times you said relatively?
I wanted one. But they were all pulled from my area so I ended up with a TT. Not the same. 😢
Please, go to Europe or Israel and film a review to the Giulietta hatchback that shares the engine with this 4c and has some loud and fun base versions
I get the same jet engine sound on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta when I open de driver's door. So it's not only on 4C 😁
good to know!
@@carsandbids My Giulietta also a TCT Automatic gearbox... so maybe it's common among... Alfas... with this gearbox 😅
Just 3 more years then i own one in sydney. This is the best car in the world.
Does it have a carbon fiber tub?
I don't know, have to check the spec sheet.
Don't forget the race mode!
15 years ago when I last lived in Bulgaria, Alfas had a reputation of a cheap Italian car, just slightly above Fiat. People were driving Breras, and these were always super cool. But the streets were full of crappy 147s.
Now fast forward and they’re almost legendary across the pond. I remember telling my real estate agent who was from Milan that I wanted to buy an Alfa. OMG she was shocked and told me in Italy they’re considered garbage :D
To be fair, Alfa Romeos in the US are also known for frequent visits to the service center. Because it's so much work to certify and import cars to the US, Alfa Romeo at least sends decent cars over here.
Why didn't you mention the car fiber tub? Seems like an oversight.
We must have missed that in our research.
THHHIIISSS is the light, fun, 🤩 little 4 cylinder that Doug DeMuro should have bought instead of the Baby A Class Mercedes. 🤷🏼♂️💯
If you thought he was folded into the Countach, this is even worse.
@@carsandbids ok 👌🏻 you do have a great point. But I am sure that wouldn’t stop him. I’m 5ft 10 and fit like a glove in a Countach. I don’t know how Hoovie and Doug do it but the experience is totally worth it.
Still would be tight for you, but totally worth it.
Is the car saying something at 14:47? Sounds Italian😂
Given it's relative rarity, I'm sure values will rise over time
For what you get, it seems like a deal.
The only thing that will be che sorpresa is when Kennan reviews a car for sale on Cars & Bids and it's not Italian.
I swear at 14:48 the acceleration sounds like some possessed italian guy
What's that voice or sound at 14:48? 🤔
We don't know! It is haunted.
I thought it had a single clutch automated manual?
It's DCT 6 speed for sure. I own one
I would hoping Kennan would mention the main structure of the vehicle. I know it’s lightweight and strong made out of a weave of sorts. Maybe I missed it.
Lightweight, strong...is it wool?
The base for the Maserati MC20 AND then the new 33 Stradale wery OG
The Alfa 4C only makes a compelling choice if you like automatics, turbocharged 4-cylinders, and unassisted steering. I'd personally rather a revvy naturally aspirated flat-6 with a manual transmission and hydraulically assisted steering. There are plenty of second-hand Porsche 911's fitting that description, available for the same price or less than an Alfa 4C. I drove a 4C on track, and it was good for what it was... that being said, there are much better enthusiast vehicles for the money. It also tried to bite me once it started raining and the back end stepped out. That was just cruising behind our instructors car as well, making super light inputs.
I was looking at both--I came away from the experience with the thought that the Porsche, while a well built, great car, felt a little pedestrian and boring compared to the little Alfa. For a fun, weekend car the Alfa is much more unique and exciting......
Compelling little package was also my nickname in high school.
LOL
The color 👌🏾🔥
What is the Horsepower and Torque AFTER the Stage 2 Tune? ❤❤
I'm secretly hoping everybody forgets that this is the prettiest car ever made so that it will depreciate enough for me to be able to buy one.
I have a 2016. It’s ok. But it’s not something I feel like I have to keep. Especially with mandatory bolt tightening services every 12,000 miles per the manual.
Interesting fact!
It's a PITA ! I need my second bolt tightening service but the windshield seal is on back order and they can't say when they'll be in 😠
It is just me or does Kennan’s “Hi everybody!” Sound like Good Cop (Liam Neason) in the LEGO Movie?
I heard a rumor the 4C has a carbon fiber tub. Please confirm.
Kennan videos should have pre-1954 (public domain) jazz music when he drives.
Great Idea!
If this was equipped with a manual transmission it would have been considered the ultimate sports car
Did i miss you talking about race mode ??
The opening is too redundant but I always enjoy Kennan's videos 😊
Carbon fiber tub.
I heard back in the day alfa thought V8 was trademarked that's why they called their V8 engines 8c
If only they turned everything up a notch. If the overall profile was larger and if they had at least a 3.0L would have been better, and of course, a manual
That’s a really nice car.............bon fiber tub!
1140lg doesnt sound very light
isnt it 100kg heavier than a fiat 500? and only 100kg ligther than an sedan audi a3?
These make about as much sense to own as a Lotus. Theyre incredibly bare bones for a modern vehicle especialy one at that price point. Both are equally cool though
Agreed!
My Alfa Giulietta makes the same noise. Never knew exactly what it was 11:55
The sound reminds me of the start of Knights of Cydonia by Muse th-cam.com/video/G_sBOsh-vyI/w-d-xo.html.
Just one question. What is the primary construction material used in this car?
Need to check the build sheet.
The Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky has returned with a vengeance! 😆
Can you imagine how much it cost to ensure this thing not because it’s fast because as soon as you tap anything with it, the car is going to be totaled. Hi Maco do u do work on cars with carbon fiber tubs???
It’s my cheapest car to insure. Common misconception. 😂
@@wb9504 Agreed, I think it is cheaper to insure my 4C than my daily which is roughly the same dollar value.
Interesting!
Insurance is underpriced considering replacement costs of parts even the windshield is expensive the glass is thinner to save weight. I had the dash cover no instruments replaced 4 years ago Uner warranty dealer invoiced about $4500 a fairly common problem. The 12000 mile service was quoted at close to 5K not including bolt tightening which is needed I paid around 2K to the best of my memory. Is it worth it ? Yes as a second or third car.
I wish the Alfa Romeo company would try to replicate this with a new car and add the Manual Transmission
Or someone K24 and turbo swaps it!
@@carsandbidsWell since we're swapping we may as well throw an LS lump in there as well 😆
And twin turbskis sticking out the side.
We owned one for 3 years....the transmission was great..why do you want to change gear slower.
We don't understand the hate either.
How many times have he said it?
I counted a lot. It’s a different number from the beginning to the start of the actual video
If only it had a V6 and manual, I bet it would have lasted longer and helped Alfa more.
A lot of service records in 9,000+ miles tell you all you need to know.
The tiny wheelbase, lightweight & mid engine. No shxt it feels "darty"
Fun and darty. They are known to be very sensitive to alignment set up. I've driven two, one was AMAZING, the other a little darty and sketchy.
DNA as... DNA
QQ. Is this the one with the carbon fiber tub?
How'd you guess?
@@carsandbids I'm a super fan of carbon fiber tubs.
a car with 9000 miles shouldn't have "a lot of service history" should it? Maybe 1-2 oil changes at the most? I've never owned an Alfa Romeo, so IDK....
All cars have time based maintenance. Fluids degrade, etc. not just mileage.
The Carbon Fiber Tub requires a bolt tightening service every 2 years. There's also a belt replacement service every 4-5 years.
¡Qué sorpresa!
This is the type of tub to be carbon fiber.
Alfa is the type of car company...
good job Kennan, love the insights
I have always liked these but I am starting to think they look more like a morph of a Pontiac Solstice and a Lotus Elise.
After watching Kennan putt his way around Chuckwalla race track like a grandma, it’s really hard to take his car reviews seriously.
14.47 Are we testing subliminal programming? What did the Italian disembodied voice say? “C’mon…keep it covered?”
Kennan is the type of guy that was raised by his Grandma 👵
HA!
They got so much right with this car, but imagine how good it would be with a s2000 engine and transmission swap. Best drivers car?
My Miata also has 4 cylinders. I will STICK with my Miata. 😅
Cool
Extensive service history and less than 10K… hmmm. Hope just lots of oil changes
Looks like Matthew Perry reincarnated rather quickly
That's a new one.
I'm tired of seeing Kennan do reviews. He didn't start, build or earn this audience!
Who would you like to see that isn't huge already?
Ahh, go start yer own review channel then chief ... you're welcome
This car is as wide as a Range Rover isn’t it? I am of the same thought...how amazing would it be with a gated manual....it would be a classic...whilst defying the Alfa tradition of terrible depreciation.
I’d rather a torque converter “real” auto with any turbo engine, which stops the lag...even if the gear changes being slower. But I experienced the VW/Audi DSG and I hate dual clutch autos and will never, ever go near one again. Regardless if they are supposedly reliable....they are rubbish. Especially when mated to a turbo diesel, which is less common these days. But any turbo...Alfa could have set the world on fire with this car....but they gave it an automatic transmission without the benefits of an actual automatic transmission. Even if it does change gears .000566 seconds faster than a something with a torque converter
A 2024 Rangie is 81"w and the Alfa is 74"
Want! Can I borrow some money?
Yes, at a pretty high interest rate.
I always get confused between the 8C and the 4C because they look so similar.
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Y'all went full Riptide Blue. You NEVER go full Riptide Blue.
whats that sound at 14:48?
Heard it too. Sounded like a passenger speaking.
We have NO idea where that came from.
The terrible, over the top thumbnails are not required. C&B is classier than that.
TH-cam let's us test A/B/C thumbnails, we are working on a look and feel that performs well.