Alfa 8C -- its a Ferrari/Masser in disguise

[polar8]

The above statement is not disputed - that's why I'm posting here, not the 'why is my Alfa window rusting' section of the Alfa blurb.

And I know the Alfa 8C is a bad, bad, hard, un-developed drive (thanks Mr Clarkson), but I also know it's the most beautiful car on the planet - FACT (and I currently drive an Aston, and still believe in the Alfa). And, I also know its the best sounding car around - mmm maybe FACT, maybe not. I also know it's not selling AT ALL, here in the UK at least. Okay, LHD, and bright red but come on!

I dont work for Hartley or Romans etc, but I do maybe want an 8C.... what is the problem??????

Help Required??!!

[Cmurder]

i have no idea what the fk your on about

[Libertine]

Cmurder said:

i have no idea what the fk your on about

And I have no idea what the fk you're on about, either.

:-)

[White-Bull]

You need sedatives quick! All set up to be one of the biggest losers of all time. Have you checked the ads recently?

[Cmurder]

Libertine said:

Cmurder said:

i have no idea what the fk your on about

And I have no idea what the fk you're on about, either.

:-)

HEHE

IT is a great car ive seen a few about,but they dont look or feel special enough to me,

im too special

[AndrewW-G]

Your right its a great looking car from many angles, do you want to be talked into or out of buying one?

[clorenzen]

40 delivered in the UK and 8 are currently for sale in the pistonheads classifieds. Tells all you need to know. Now take your question back to the Alfa section and leave this to the real red supercars

[Mr E Driver]

Just before Christmas I saw one for sale in a Knaresborough Alfa dealership and the salesman told me they were a rare appreciating classic and he only wanted £160k for it. I said I though it a lot of money for a left hooker. Then he said it was very rare for then to come up for sale. Hmmm.

[sjn2004]

clorenzen said:

40 delivered in the UK and 8 are currently for sale in the pistonheads classifieds. Tells all you need to know. Now take your question back to the Alfa section and leave this to the real red supercars

Actually there are 6 for sale , there are also 6 Enzo's for sale so the statistic doesn't really prove anything. Of those six a couple are at Tom Hartleys, 1 at Romans and another at a main FM dealer, I guess despite the badge the original poster might probably find it more useful to ask here that in the Alfa forum especially as most of the underpinnings come from the FM parts bin.

As its a left hooker continental prices are a better guide, on mobile.de prices start from 155,000 euros upto 285,000 euros. Seems crazy I know.

[Mosi]

Another for sale in the UK here:

http://www.williamloughran.co.uk/stock.php

[clorenzen]

I saw one in the flesh at HWM Aston Martin (which is also an Alfa dealership) and looking under the bonnet the 8C looked crude. Where the engine parts of an Aston (half the price) is carefully engineered in high quality materials the Alfa looked basic with poor finish also the cabin was second rate compared to the cheeper Aston. Don't se what all the (apparent) hype is about.

[paul0843]

would rather have a maser granturismo..
much better vfm

[Pvapour]

friend has the Spyder, back to back on the mountain roads it was no quicker than my 7 year old 4200, sounds the same just a little deeper. not what I'd want for that outlay TBO.

Roof down it is stunning IMO, strangely it didn't seem to get any more looks from bystanders than normal fast cars though

[topjay]

I've seen an 8C up close amounst a group of top end supercars, it definately stands out from the crowd and you know its something special in terms of looks.

I was drawn to it even though its not my cup of tea and still found it interesting.

[birdcage]

I had one drive past me a few weeks ago when i was walking across Regents Park, the noise is superb and you have to think someone who buys ones of these, Alfa, Left hooker, coiny as hell, has to be a dyed in the wool car enthusiast!

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

topjay said:

I've seen an 8C up close amounst a group of top end supercars, it definately stands out from the crowd....

That's because it's a tall as a van! I'm not a fan....

[RichB]

polar8 said:

I also know it's not selling AT ALL, here in the UK at least. Okay, LHD, and bright red

Eh? They didn't make any RHD and they are all sold! Do you think you can just stroll into an Alfa dealer and order a RHD one in black?

[justin-banks]

HI OP,
YOU MUST BUY AN 8C, do not listen to anyone who might persuade you otherwise, there is not a single other modern supercar today that I would drive except this. That is the thing with Alfa's you have got to be brave, and the brave ALWAYS WIN!!!

Get it in that dark metallic red colour with Tan Leather or Black with Red. I am drawn to it like no other modern supercar, probably because you never see them on the road and they are little jewels in the flesh, perfect. Forget Lamborghinis and Ferraris, they are a dime a dozen, GO FOR AN 8C!!!!!

p.s. I dont have one for sale and if you dont fancy yours in a year or two, i will, (sigh) regretfully, take it off your hands!
Justin

Edited by justin-banks on Saturday 16th January 14:39

[sjn2004]

An interesting comparison is between the Alfa SZ and the Porsche 928. Despite costing several times more, better spec, better looking the 928 can now be had for 5-6k or less while the SZ is still in the 17k range.

[justin-banks]

Very good point, a big thing here is the number made, 500 coupes, that is not a lot considering Ferrari made 1350ish Daytonas and 3900ish Dinos in the Sixties and there is more worldwide money for Supercars today than ever.

I think they are going to be desirable for many years to come and I also think very long term, 20 yrs, they will be very valuable indeed. Anyway, I am going to buy one in the next couple of years and I will enjoy seeing if my theory is correct.
Justin