Alfa Romeo 4C Spyder....

[Supra Jr.]

Don't know much about them but I know they're rare and look beautiful, might pull me away from my supra!! And only has 4,000 miles.

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[Supra_UK_]

Selling point of this one is the full carbon fibre tub - they are very small, very light, tiny 4 banger engine, but very nippy.

 

[XtremeMaC]

Next will be 4E, not kidding, so if you like it, jump on it.
Dunno much about it besides the specs. Awesome looking, never cared for it once I saw msrp when it was released ~70k

 

[RenRed2]

There is a service involved with tightening the bolts on the carbon tub. Make sure that has been done and is current. Its not a cheap service. Its an exotic overall and service is interesting. I had 2 major long term tests with the car and had a deposit on a car in a dealer here in Germany in 2017. I thought long and hard and with no powersteering etc and an incredibly wide track, I went for a new M2 instead. I have had regrets sometimes but its just a car lol Id get a coupe vs a cabrio as its stiffer and more sporting overall. Both are fun drives and keep value well for a used mid engine 4cyl rocket! Have fun and do a bit of research on em.

Also this car needs timing belt services etc.
Example and link here for the US market:

https://www.4c-forums.com/threads/bolt-tightening-service.39529/page-4

--Just got my bolt tightening service done (both suspension and mechanical). Was extremely impressed with the Tech who worked on my car (Walnut Creek, CA dealer). Lucky me, he had already done similar service with other 4Cs and was very thorough in his work. He did not cut any corners (as I was there the whole time) and he got the whole service done within 4 hours! (I think normally it would take upwards of 6-7 hrs)

Car has 15k miles and it definitely needed the service performed. He found several bolts that needed re-torquing. Car is noticeably tighter and quieter. Highly recommend to others that this service not be bypassed. My cost was around $950. --

 

[nosavingthrow]

Folks above are spot on... it is pretty much an exotic from an ownership perspective with all the gotchas you'd expect in terms of service and quirks. I had researched the 4C a few years before I got my Supra and decided it probably wasn't as livable as I wanted for a daily driver although it did look super fun.

The trunk is absolutely tiny and it has very little storage space for anything, even compared to the Supra.

Getting in and out can be really difficult - it is somewhat notorious for people looking hilarious trying to get themselves in and out of it.

Very cheap and spartan interior - this car is very simple (a plus for some!) and has almost no bells or whistles.

It is an extremely cool and fun car but definitely make sure you know what your getting yourself into buying one

 

[concept]

Folks above are spot on... it is pretty much an exotic from an ownership perspective with all the gotchas you'd expect in terms of service and quirks. I had researched the 4C a few years before I got my Supra and decided it probably wasn't as livable as I wanted for a daily driver although it did look super fun.

The trunk is absolutely tiny and it has very little storage space for anything, even compared to the Supra.

Getting in and out can be really difficult - it is somewhat notorious for people looking hilarious trying to get themselves in and out of it.

Very cheap and spartan interior - this car is very simple (a plus for some!) and has almost no bells or whistles.

It is an extremely cool and fun car but definitely make sure you know what your getting yourself into buying one

That pretty much describes a Lotus Elise, although they haven't been shipped (new) to the US in many years.

 

[Sub-MkV]

This car and the Emira is easily the prettiest sports cars under 100k. MR exotic sports cars were always my first love in cars and I love the idea of the affordable baby exotics even more.

 

[Captain_Kirk]

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