4C - Where are we with prices right now?

[garreth64]

T5GRF said:

That does look well priced.
Just out of interest why the change of heart on the 4c purchase Mark?

Practically, it would be very tight fitting in my single garage. I haven't driven one yet either and not sure how I would get on with it as have a bad back at times.

The other main reason is indecision. Have been thinking about selling my Tamora after 8 years but not sure if I will regret it. My daily is a 440i which I also love, but not sure whether to go back to one car to replace both at some point or stick with 2.

[garreth64]

Price now changed to £37,495, looks like it may have been a typo 😔

garreth64 said:

I've been following this thread for a while, as was considering a 4C, but think I have decided against it now.

However, thought this seems cheap for anyone looking for a coupe:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

In case the ad disappears:
2016/66
6400 miles
Giallo
Leather dash
Leather seats
Yellow calipers
CF headlights
17/18 matt black wheels
£34795

[T5GRF]

garreth64 said:

Practically, it would be very tight fitting in my single garage. I haven't driven one yet either and not sure how I would get on with it as have a bad back at times.

The other main reason is indecision. Have been thinking about selling my Tamora after 8 years but not sure if I will regret it. My daily is a 440i which I also love, but not sure whether to go back to one car to replace both at some point or stick with 2.

I came to 4c ownership after owning many different TVR's and in particular a Griff 500 for 9 years. It was a tough decision to sell my Griff but looking back now I don't regret it. The 4c trumps it in just about every department with the possible exception of the V8 soundtrack..
If your garage space is tight however you will probably struggle to get in and out, it's a wide car anyway and with the need to get the doors quite wide open to climb over the carbon will you might struggle to get out comfortably.

[Stuart J]

T5GRF said:

I came to 4c ownership after owning many different TVR's and in particular a Griff 500 for 9 years. It was a tough decision to sell my Griff but looking back now I don't regret it. The 4c trumps it in just about every department with the possible exception of the V8 soundtrack..
If your garage space is tight however you will probably struggle to get in and out, it's a wide car anyway and with the need to get the doors quite wide open to climb over the carbon will you might struggle to get out comfortably.

Re getting in if you hold the remote down on open the window will come down which makes it a little easier

[anonymous-user]

T5GRF said:

If your garage space is tight however you will probably struggle to get in and out, it's a wide car anyway and with the need to get the doors quite wide open to climb over the carbon will you might struggle to get out comfortably.

Might sound crazy but at my last house the garage was the small normal size and I found the best way was to push the car out the garage and then get in it, obviously same applies putting it away, it was a Maserati 4200 so big car and not that hard to push.

[MellowshipSlinky]

T5GRF said:

I've gone for the intermediate setup for fast road use, fingers crossed it'll suit my style of driving...

How are you finding the set up?

I’ve got mine booked in for 4th Jan for the road set up, but if the intermediate is better I’ll go for that as it seems to be the same price.

[T5GRF]

MellowshipSlinky said:

How are you finding the set up?

I’ve got mine booked in for 4th Jan for the road set up, but if the intermediate is better I’ll go for that as it seems to be the same price.

Yes, both options are the same price.
To be honest I haven't driven the car since I picked it up from them, just too busy over the last few weeks. I may get out in it tomorrow, if I do I'll post up my thoughts on here then.

[GaryG182]

Top tip for those with tight garages/wide cars with big cills! (presuming level ground) - line it up, N, handbrake off and push it in/out; brick as a chock...I’ve done this for a while and with previous cars (vx220) works a treat!

[garreth64]

Just been looking at others for sale, and this Spider at Auto100 has been for sale a while I think and is at £38,980 now, in Rosso Competizione with dark wheels would be my ideal combination, also CF mirrors and intake. No leather dash but could probably live with that.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

But why oh why do some cars not come with reverse sensors and cruise? Given they are free options why would you not tick them? Cruise i could live without on this type of car though would be useful on long runs, but no reversing sensors on a car with poor rear visibility seems crazy! Probably why it hasn't sold.

[Moley RUFC]

When I ordered mine they were free however as far as I’m aware they either weren’t options in the past or were expensive ones.

[T5GRF]

garreth64 said:

Just been looking at others for sale, and this Spider at Auto100 has been for sale a while I think and is at £38,980 now, in Rosso Competizione with dark wheels would be my ideal combination, also CF mirrors and intake. No leather dash but could probably live with that.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

But why oh why do some cars not come with reverse sensors and cruise? Given they are free options why would you not tick them? Cruise i could live without on this type of car though would be useful on long runs, but no reversing sensors on a car with poor rear visibility seems crazy! Probably why it hasn't sold.

As you state, the lack of leather dash and parking sensors will really affect that cars value.
The interior of the 4c is at best "functional" if you can find a car with the leather dash and carbon instrument binnacle it does really help to lift it. I've wondered a few times about having a trimmer make some matching leather panels for the door cards, I wonder how expensive it would be to have a decent trim shop make a leather dash?

[oli208]

T5GRF said:

As you state, the lack of leather dash and parking sensors will really affect that cars value.
The interior of the 4c is at best "functional" if you can find a car with the leather dash and carbon instrument binnacle it does really help to lift it. I've wondered a few times about having a trimmer make some matching leather panels for the door cards, I wonder how expensive it would be to have a decent trim shop make a leather dash?

I had a look into matching my door cards to the leather dash. It would be around £1000 inc VAT to have them done. This does not include removal and refitting (i would do that myself!).

With the dashboard it's more tricky. I know someone who enquired with Alfa Romeo about having a 4C leather dash fitted. They told him it would have to go back to the factory in Italy to be done!

I think part of the problem is the air vents are bonded in place once they have been fitted. I enquired about the Carbon fibre air vents for my 4C but was told they cannot be retrofitted and they are a factory fit option only!

[T5GRF]

The door cards sound about right, I think they really improve the interior, I'll have a word with my local trimmer in the new year.

The dash does look more difficult but I can't believe a good trimmer couldn't do the job without the need for a visit to the factory. I wouldn't believe anything that anyone working for Alfa Romeo U.K. Told me to be honest..

Glad you're pleased with your mirrors!

[oli208]

T5GRF said:

The door cards sound about right, I think they really improve the interior, I'll have a word with my local trimmer in the new year.

The dash does look more difficult but I can't believe a good trimmer couldn't do the job without the need for a visit to the factory. I wouldn't believe anything that anyone working for Alfa Romeo U.K. Told me to be honest..

Glad you're pleased with your mirrors!

Yes love the mirrors thank you, they are really easy to fit too. To be honest it was Alfa Romeo Technical (TESEO) that said it would need to go back to Italy, but as you said any good trimmer would be able to do it. Just dread the cost!

[Stuart J]

Interesting to read the first post in this thread , he had seen several advertised at around 30k , seems prices have firmed a lot in 6 months and especially good to see when prices of many other cars are dropping at an alarming rate

[_Superleggera_]

Stuart J said:

Interesting to read the first post in this thread , he had seen several advertised at around 30k , seems prices have firmed a lot in 6 months and especially good to see when prices of many other cars are dropping at an alarming rate

There has only ever been a couple of cars at 30K. The one with 32K miles and one that was a repaired accident cat S car.

Market is pretty firm for the 4C at the moment. You very much buy these cars based on spec and not on the mileage or age from what I have been seeing over the last few months.

[Stuart J]

_Superleggera_ said:

Stuart J said:

Interesting to read the first post in this thread , he had seen several advertised at around 30k , seems prices have firmed a lot in 6 months and especially good to see when prices of many other cars are dropping at an alarming rate

There has only ever been a couple of cars at 30K. The one with 32K miles and one that was a repaired accident cat S car.

Market is pretty firm for the 4C at the moment. You very much buy these cars based on spec and not on the mileage or age from what I have been seeing over the last few months.

Ive said this before but I believe based on my experience the later cars are better, my 17 plate feels a lot better put together than my previous 64 plate car

I would agree that mileage shouldn't be to much of an issue as they seem to get better the more they are driven and Ive not had any reliability issues

[MellowshipSlinky]

T5GRF said:

MellowshipSlinky said:

How are you finding the set up?

I’ve got mine booked in for 4th Jan for the road set up, but if the intermediate is better I’ll go for that as it seems to be the same price.

Yes, both options are the same price.
To be honest I haven't driven the car since I picked it up from them, just too busy over the last few weeks. I may get out in it tomorrow, if I do I'll post up my thoughts on here then.

Is there anywhere I can go for 3 hrs while they do it?
Any car showrooms etc nearby?

[T5GRF]

I only live 10 miles away so I borrowed a car and left the car with them.
They're on an industrial estate so I don't think there's much to do locally if your walking. I cant think of any interesting car dealerships in Royston, sorry!

[MawsleyCarValeting]

MellowshipSlinky said:

Is there anywhere I can go for 3 hrs while they do it?
Any car showrooms etc nearby?

We walked into Royston and went to the Weatherspoons for breakfast. There is also a nice hotel next to Weatherspoons that does nice food too.