Alfa Romeo 4C - The BEST USED Sub-£40k Sports Car?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- Now 6 years since its initial release, we ask the question - Does the Alfa Romeo 4C stand up to todays offerings? Is the Italian carbon tubbed thrill mobile now a worthy investment? Dan takes the 4C for a drive to quench his desire to find out.
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What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
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0:00 - Intro
1:04 - The Exterior
3:48 - The Interior
5:36 - 4C Figures
6:38 - Engine Performance
7:01 - Driving Feel
7:29 - Dynamic Mode & Alfa's DNA Explained
9:48 - Is the Sound Enough?
11:01 - How is the Ride compared to its rivals?
13:22 - Price and it's rivals
15:24 - Conclusion
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As a 4c coupe owner, one of the reasons I got this car over let's say Cayman, or TT is that the other options keeps getting replaced with newer and in most cases better models. 4c is the last of its kind, the one and only, rare, timeless
Good point. They still look like they were launched yesterday!
I think the 4c will eventually go up a lot in value, one of the reasons would be how rare it is. It will definitely be a desirable collector car in the future in my opinion.
@@aos32 yep it will be collector item but in 10-15 years not now
I have one for 3 years now, with 300hp and some tweaks to the suspension set up. It's an absolute monster and so much fun!
Sounds great! More details on the modifications please!
@@prestigecarskent1251
Stage 1 Beek Racing (296HP and 400NM torque). On the dyno I gained 48HP and 80NM of torque
BMC Air filter with the sock around it removed. Makes hugh difference in sound and response
Madeno Racing shimms for the front lower wishbones for more camber up front
Yokohama AD08R tyres.
See my channel for some vids
@Just Me Citroen C4, great car!
@@CAR_NL nice to see a reveal...yours truly
Sounds lovely. Stock is definitely underpowered.
We also have a 4c spider, it’s now in the racing collars of the alfa f1 racing team and chipt to 300 hp. My best memory with this car is driving it trough the Swiss mountains, thats where the car is maid for. The brake and shift down for a hairpin corner, get on the power when you get out( sometimes with a snap of oversteer) and make a sprit to the next hairpin and do it all over again. Driving fast on roads with lots of turns is just the best car fun there is.
Has been my dream sports car. Didn’t realize it was no longer being made until I recently checked it out again. Years after I fell in love with it.
How the heck is this so underrated?? No not the car, THE CHANNEL!!
Thank you for your kindness! We are a new channel and really appreciate your support.
This car is an absolute beauty. Great looks and great performance for the money you spend!
One of the best reviews I have seen on the Alfa 4C, a gorgeous video. So now you have a new subscriber.
And yes I would take the 4c any time.
That's very kind, thank you Eyal!
Great review, love my 4c spider, have had it over two years toured northern Spain and Portugal in it in 2019, done 25k miles in it and never missed a beat. A fun great car that never fails to attract interest and put a massive grin on your face.
Ahhh those Italians. Incredible.
The lighting in this video really did the car justice
Great video editing. I have a modded 4C and it really brings out the liveliness of this beast.
Great job! Good delivery and flow. It is a special car and value in the pre-owned market.
God DAMN this channel is so underrated! I was expecting around 500k subs. That was a great review, keep it up guys
Hats off for the camera work catching the light on that paintwork so perfectly. Usually videos and photos don’t do it justice but you’ve picked the perfect angle. Bam! Great review too. Subscribed
How do you have only 118 subs with content this high quality? I'm jumping on the OG bandwagon while I still can.
Man the first 4 minutes, you do the alfa JUSTICE 😍
Loved cinematography and thoughtful review , thanks for the video :)
Thank you very much Tyler - we appreciate your compliments. Very glad to hear you enjoyed it
Yo. Quality video. Cool car. Liked and subscribed!
I took a drink every time you said gorgeous...............now I'm frunk
Amazing review.
Subscribed
Great review Young man👍🏻😎
Directed to your channel via TH-cam's algo. From the first 10 seconds of this video, I was keen to explore more!
Very informative and captivating video. You just gained a new subscriber!
We appreciate that Gumbo - thanks!
Well presented video. Excellent work and honest review
We're glad you liked it Lee - thanks for commenting!
If I ever become financially independent this is it very much and you sir very thoughtful in your talk.
Love this review.
We're glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Great review i enjoy it , and a amazing car .
We're glad to hear you enjoyed our review! It really is a brilliant car
I took delivery of my alfa in June of this year. I love it
Congrats - we are jealous!
Love this car!
A sweetheart of a car
The original version of that engine was put into the 159 in it's last two years of production. As a result, 159's with that engine are very sought after and sell for very good prices. I have the 2010 2.0 diesel SW 159 ti which I am glad to say is a car that is next on the desirability list - despite having had the 159 for 3 years, I would be able to sell it for more than I paid for it in the first place - not that I will ever do so!
Lovely looking car!
You're not wrong!
I absolutely love these. Looking at one as the next car, but waiting to know more about the C8 Z06 as well.
Also, subscribed. Your quality is up there with the best. Keep grinding.
Underrated car,
when released, people compare to it x4 times expensive 8C, which is unfair in all aspects.
Different segments, price, goal, etc.
We agree. For most people, this the cheapest way into something truly exotic.
‘We’re not going to put it into Race Mode’....WTF? This car was designed for Race Mode! Fantastic review though! Please review the QV next, and make sure you drive it in Race Mode ☘️🤙🏼
want have a 4c since I was 16, sad Alfa Romeo stop produce it. hope can try it one day
great video! you've got a new sub :)
i would take the 4c over any german sportscar. the 4c is just on a whole other level.
Thank you! It really is a special car
Top Car! Price is growing up in Europe every day. 70 k euro average good price. One Y ago was 50 k euro. Just 3000 made worldwide. 2500 cars really marching in the road. So It is An Unicorn
Perhaps no surprise that this car went to France then - it was the cheapest 4C in the UK.
@@prestigecarskent1251 it was.
Prices in Canada have stabilized and are now creeping up. Does not matter my 2015 Spider IS NOT for sale the fun is priceless!!
@@roytrevisan3491 trust will grow! US and Canada are the last market that are discovering the pleasure of this top car. It is like a Superb Wine. Take slowly and a bit. But will grow also in those markets full of huge of Suv or digital, no character cars
@@prestigecarskent1251 Corvette Stingray DESTROYS this car in every aspect.
Crazy how it dropped down to $35k but hopefully itll raise back up in value in the future
35k? Where? I come straight to get it. In Italy i don' t find it fir less than 60k . Its my dream. But its too much at the moment and for the f...g strange period we are passing.
People keep saying its 35k but here in the U.S they’re going for around 50k-60k. And 70k for a 2019 and 2020 😐
@@deleted72636 yeah they went up in price
very nice in shape but it was more the spring and width that the car did not appeal to me personally. Hopefully they wil look a little wider into the future.
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What is the opening song? I can't find it using Shazam!
Rather than buying a 200k 60's supercar
I went for this one :D
Nice video, agree with most of the things. I'd hope there is an easy fix to the harsh ride
sometimes I think I broke the front suspensions
I'm waiting for my next service to check them
Have you tried it out on track yet? We bet it would be a hoot! Otherwise, I think there are some aftermarket suspension choices for the car now.
@@prestigecarskent1251 Nope, unfortunately, we don't have a good track around.
@@iMANTlS Try the Nitrons. Call The Alfa Workshop. They designed the geo mods that transform the handling & are a must have.
@@HedgeCCL I live in the other part of the world (Gulf country). Alfaworks shipping would be costly and nor I or the surrounding know how to work on the car. And I bet the Official Dealer will refuse to install any and will scrap my warranty even I change the tyre caps lol
@@iMANTlS warranty law protects you a little bit. Warranty will only be voided for modified parts, not the entire car, and most dealers will slap on part for you.
Source: I worked in the car business from sales to finance for many years.
I really would like one but they're 60.000 euros if not more here in Italy and the prices are only rising
Esatto. Idem .la sogno ma costa troppo
@@lucianolucidi8624 spero solo che calino di peezzo quando avrò i soldi. Ci farei così tante modifiche
@@davidemartorana4708 spero anche io. I alternativa solo lotus. E come sogno stradale Alfa Giulia 2.0 200cv. E sto
@@lucianolucidi8624 della Lotus mi piace la exige, anche se esteticamente il retro non è il massimo. E come stradale per ci starebbe una ford focus st. Peccato non abbiano fatto la rs di questa generazione
@@davidemartorana4708 è un prezzo fuori di testa,vale si e no 35/40.000. Purtroppo in Europa i prezzi sono sparati alle stelle. Peccato,bella auto ma troppo costosa se si guarda a ciò che offrono le rivali
If I fit I would buy it from you tomorrow... I am trying to test one where the seats have been changed onto the different brackets more suited to tall drivers...
You must be pretty tall! Dan in the video is over 6 foot. Are they aftermarket brackets?
@@prestigecarskent1251 6ft 7... I am going to try a 4C where the seat has been moved on the brackets over Christmas. If I fit, I will be buying a car at some point in January 🤞
Nice car, need to work on superlatives other than gorgeous.
Watching in December 2023...... LOL @ the title of the video "sub 40k" 😅😅
Had one, went back to Porsche within 6 months.
Both great cars. The 4c is more unique on my opinion.
If only they update the interiors
It looks like a baby 8c.
I'd probably still fancy a used Lotus Evora
Drove both, prefer this as a third car.
But the Evora is great, yeah. A lot kinder to your spine for sure lol
Sooo... They are selling for more than what i paid 2 years ago in the US.
How you can get them for so cheap over there! Just checked prices here and they were around 60k in GBP 2nd hand over here.
Where are you?
@@backroadblast6603 The Netherlands, where cars and petrol is crazy expensive in general.
@@nielsvandenkieboom5034 oh, yeah, it’s nuts over there. Can you import? I have a friend there who imported a GT350 and found some way to keep the taxes from getting too out of control. Wonder if you could buy one in the UK and have it shipped/drive it over. 🤷♂️
Good luck grabbing one if it’s what you want. Hope you get it.
@@backroadblast6603 Thanks! I will have to look into it in a few years, got other stuff to spend the cash on now 😂 I know some people who did the same with Belgian and German cars so it might not be a bad idea to ask them
@@nielsvandenkieboom5034 I understand, man.
Nice car, but I will stick to my Exige.
I'd like to have a 4C, bot too expansive for me.
So to get sensations i have my old 3.2 GTV. It has the same power but so much heavier. BUT very cheaper
I've a GTV 3.2 too! It Is a super rare car
@@Jack-cv4ke Yeap ! Only 512 produced, so certainly less than 500 today ;-)
Where are you ?
@@coolab0679 Yes and 551 Spider.
I'm from Italy! Here I see 3.0 V6 or 2.0 V6 TB but nobody has the 3.2 version...GTV, stunning car
@@Jack-cv4ke I thought it was 507 Spiders.
Am in France close to Italy border in Nice.
And i never see any GTV on the streets.
Mine is grey with black leather ans teledials.
What about yours ?
@@coolab0679 Yes, in general is a super rare model (also 1.8/2.0 Twin Spark).
Mine is black with "Rosso Jerez" interior (leather). I've wood steering wheel and gear knob too.
I've not teledials, but five races 225/45/17. Mine is completely original as aestetics but I've some upgrade in terms of performance (like Q2 diff, supersprint exhaust, 330mm GTA brake ecc ecc).
Beautiful car but the overall package isn’t nearly as good as the Boxster imo
4c prices have soured over the past few months. Rip
They're soaring now.
Has this been sold to a new owner?
Yes this Alfa 4C has now been sold
Lotus got hold of alfas car designs😂
I soooo much wanted to love the 4C as a life-long Alfista - took one out for an enthusiastic test drive and, frankly, hated it. Yes, I know you can tune up the steering and suspension so that it works better but the car is just a deeply-flawed gem - especially on British B-roads.
Looks lovely but 4 pot no thanks
If u want to buy this car for daily driving, DON'T! It has a purpose to be special occasion every time you drive it. It must be 2-3 car to the garage to really enjoy it! Its a "budget" supercar! SUPERCARS ARE NOT DRIVEN EVERY DAY!
Give me a Lotus any day. After driving a lotus, everything else just feels... meh.
My Exige is going nowhere.
I prefer the Alfa, but not because it’s better. Just speaks to me more.
But I do love the Loti.
With EV, power is less relevant nowadays. experience, design, materials do counts
All those little spider-eyes headlights increase drag. My hair is already too big. I would have to dress normally for this one.
Lotus Elise is better in every way lol
Corvette Stingray STOMPS this car and it's even cheaper.Much better looking,bigger with much moor space,and Faster. No way I would by this gokart instead of C8
For those in the UK, a Corvette C8 is far more expensive.
Where on earth did you get the idea that the C8 was cheaper!?!? $60k from factory and they're all sold out, have a look at the prices right now, all over 100k. And my friend, the aesthetics are subjective, but the 4C is arguable the greatest looking car of the modern generation. The C8 is amazing in terms of looks don't get me wrong, but living in Atlanta I see them consistently every day driving around, as well as a couple 4C's here and there, and every single time I am struck by the 4C. There isn't an argument about how the cars look in my opinion, the Italian curved lines are always going to win over American geometric lines. This is art logic, we like flow more than lines, that's why Ferrari's look so much better than Lamborghini's, the flowing, more natural lines catch our eyes much harder than brutal geometric lines.
to add to that, if space is a concern for you, the 4C is not made for you. 4C's are made with passion, with passion requires sacrifice, what are you giving up just so you can drive this car? With the 4C you give up all practicality for a pure, raw, driving experience, the C8 has practicality written all over, there's no passion or emotion in the C8, it's a fantastic machine, but that is what it is, just a machine. The 4C is so much more.
@@dine6941 Dude,a C8 is worth 50.000€, this alfa small car even more and it's absolutely ridiculous since it's worse in every aspect.
@@genericdomain6473 shut up. This is about the 4c and no open discussion about the corvette, which he c8 looks like a sharp edged Ferrari 360 and the C7 to me looks much better than the C8. If you prefer mass produced and best bang for your buck... then, my guy, you will never understand being unique and passion.
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No, the little 4C is the WORST sub-40k sports car
I could elaborate....carbon tub fasteners need continual maintenance, Alfa experts job only, start throwing all your pounds at them...I can continue...Multiple electrical gremlins, limp mode, not even Alfa experts know why...needs a regular TIMING BELT change, have to drop the engine out for that small regular maintenance job..and chances of the car stopping on you, when you are out in the middle of nowhere, 100 per cent!
They handle excellently too....
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....If you like your car to handle like being on a rollercoaster ride every time you go for a enthusiastic drive in the mountains.
Obviously you had a bad one. I've owned mine for nearly 4 years with many track miles as I use mine as a trackday and sprint car. I can understand on the public road they are not great but do have a certain character that no other car gives. With some minor tweaks, the car is a track monster and will dispose of many race cars. I have the trophies to prove it. Running costs are no more than my previous Lotus or 911. Timing belt is every 5 years so very reasonable. Reliability is reasonable too. Only a couple of minor electrical issues with the gearbox and a pair of front wishbones. I can't think of a more exciting car for similar money.
Changing the timing belt doesn’t require bringing down the engine. To change the timing belt, remove the passenger side rear quarter panel. It exposes the cam cover. Use the Alfa cam lock tool and that’s it. Replace belt and check if water pump leaks. The bolt tightening job is only $700 and is required every 12,000 miles. No electrical gremlins on mine but if it start making electrical issues, car doesn’t have a lot of electronics, it’s the battery. It doesn’t like the battery going below its threshold.
Worst musical choice possible
The new Yarris is better, cheaper, more reliable, more economical, faster, more versatile, more comfortable . . .
and uglier