4C - Where are we with prices right now?
Discussion
T5GRF said:
Just to update this, I've still not heard back from Alfa Romeos customer care centre, despite having been promised quick action..
I've left two more messages for my "case manager" but no callback.
It would seem as though Alfa Romeo U.K. had this car listed incorrectly on their own stock order system, the fault therefore would seem to mainly lie with them and not the dealer, but, if the dealer had got hold of the pictures of the car that I asked for on numerous occasions it would have quickly become apparent that the car had a little extra metal in the roof department than I had requested.
Check your mails I've left two more messages for my "case manager" but no callback.
It would seem as though Alfa Romeo U.K. had this car listed incorrectly on their own stock order system, the fault therefore would seem to mainly lie with them and not the dealer, but, if the dealer had got hold of the pictures of the car that I asked for on numerous occasions it would have quickly become apparent that the car had a little extra metal in the roof department than I had requested.
Prices for these cars have seemingly stabilised a bit over the last few months I've been tracking them. I'm in the market for 17 plate Spyder and have enquired on a few cars now. The trade are definitely nervous of them and I worry what mileage will do to values. All the cars for sale seem sub 10k. As discussed , the dealers are beyond poor imho
Prices for these cars have seemingly stabilised a bit over the last few months I've been tracking them. I'm in the market for 17 plate Spyder and have enquired on a few cars now. The trade are definitely nervous of them and I worry what mileage will do to values. All the cars for sale seem sub 10k. As discussed , the dealers are beyond poor imho
Absolutely.
The bargain £40k car at Essex dealer I mentioned earlier is gone. the white £36k at Purecars is gone, and the Spider at Auto100 has gone up in price from £38k and is now listed at £40k.
The summer weather will have no doubt helped in buoying sales, and we'll be seeing a glut of cars coming onto the market next summer as the leases end, but I doubt that will change things much. I was thinking it didn't matter if i delayed a purchase as it got more money in the coffers, but the prices are going up faster than I can save
The bargain £40k car at Essex dealer I mentioned earlier is gone. the white £36k at Purecars is gone, and the Spider at Auto100 has gone up in price from £38k and is now listed at £40k.
The summer weather will have no doubt helped in buoying sales, and we'll be seeing a glut of cars coming onto the market next summer as the leases end, but I doubt that will change things much. I was thinking it didn't matter if i delayed a purchase as it got more money in the coffers, but the prices are going up faster than I can save
Armitage.Shanks said:
MawsleyCarValeting said:
Wow launch edition on here for sale up for £36k 11k miles. Cheap or what.
Not sure they attract the premium you'd expect over an SE unless they're uber low (ie delivery mileage) which is kind of odd.The 4c is an incredible drive and miles don’t seem to be an issue so unless your a long term collector just buy to enjoy. Depreciation is still far less than many cars and as prices have bottomed approaching the end of the summer might be the last chance to get one at a good price
I was going to look at the LE today, but I can't get time off work. Note it's Rosso Red with 11k miles - hard to tell in the picture but they're notorious for paint chips, and if it hasn't been sprayed or protected I suspect it won't look the best, and this alone puts me off the flat red. At least with white they won't be so noticeable!
The LE ones do attract a premium. Arnold Clarke had an LE (although it was the more desirable Rosso Comp) with 15k miles up for about £38k and that disappeared fairly quickly.
The LE ones do attract a premium. Arnold Clarke had an LE (although it was the more desirable Rosso Comp) with 15k miles up for about £38k and that disappeared fairly quickly.
Edited by MattyB_ on Wednesday 1st August 13:52
I noticed this:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Had hung around a while, even dropped in price. Thought it looked decent....good spec, although smaller wheels. Then I noticed it doesn't have rear parking sensors :/ why tick all those boxes and not rear sensors, especially as it was free?
MattyB_ said:
I noticed this:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Had hung around a while, even dropped in price. Thought it looked decent....good spec, although smaller wheels. Then I noticed it doesn't have rear parking sensors :/ why tick all those boxes and not rear sensors, especially as it was free?
They were not free on early cars so this may have been specced before it became a no cost option, not the hardest thing to retro fit with an aftermarket kit but I would say essential.https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Had hung around a while, even dropped in price. Thought it looked decent....good spec, although smaller wheels. Then I noticed it doesn't have rear parking sensors :/ why tick all those boxes and not rear sensors, especially as it was free?
Just checked & on my 2014 car they were an extra £420 so that's maybe why they weren't added
Edited by Stuart J on Wednesday 1st August 16:51
MattyB_ said:
I noticed this:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Had hung around a while, even dropped in price. Thought it looked decent....good spec, although smaller wheels. Then I noticed it doesn't have rear parking sensors :/ why tick all those boxes and not rear sensors, especially as it was free?
Whoever fitted the front sticker plate needs their eyes checking. Looks terrible!https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Had hung around a while, even dropped in price. Thought it looked decent....good spec, although smaller wheels. Then I noticed it doesn't have rear parking sensors :/ why tick all those boxes and not rear sensors, especially as it was free?
Rear sensors are an absolute must on the 4C. Madness not to fit them. Absolute madness.
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