Alfa Romeo 4C vs Corvette Stingray Z51

[strat61caster]

4C is a once in a lifetime car. The corvette is the safer bet for an enjoyable experience.

It might be a moot point, can you even get your hands on a 4C? I wouldn't be surprised if dealers auctioned their units off.

http://www.autoedizione.com/alfa-rom...5000-4cs-2014/

Why not Porsche? Seems to be a decent middle ground, the Alfa and Chevy are so different.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGwawx4zaMg"]Alfa 4C v Porsche Cayman S - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - YouTube[/ame]

[n2oinferno]

Ok let me preface this by saying both cars are great, and I actually have a picture of the 4C as my wallpaper at this moment.

But then they showed this off.


Almost always was a fan of coupe over convertible, but this is some damn good competition for the coupe. So Z06 Vert for me.

[Boxer486]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

The reviews I've seen on the 4c haven't been that impressive.

That and the proposed ridiculous weight gain for the US model are why I took my name off the list. Plus they messed up the steering and the US bumper will probably look awful. I'm not looking at it until they get their act together with proper revisions. They've only now just came out with a proper headlight, I mean really...? It's almost like a couple guys at Ferrari got drunk and put together a kit car while half asleep.

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

C7 for me but I am a little biased working for GM...

[continuecrushing]

Corvette

'Merica

[PPX]

Originally Posted by Boxer486

Since you can't decide between two rather distinct types of sports cars, the obvious answer for any 86 upgrader in your situation is Cayman GTS.

Overpriced and diluted. Glad I got ft86 over a 981 cayman s and saved a good chunk of change. Not even going to think about any porsches unless gt3 rs returns with a stick which is unlikely and engine is in the wrong place for the amount of money.

[PPX]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

Ok let me preface this by saying both cars are great, and I actually have a picture of the 4C as my wallpaper at this moment.

But then they showed this off.


Almost always was a fan of coupe over convertible, but this is some damn good competition for the coupe. So Z06 Vert for me.

So how much are you willing to pony up for it? Looks good on the spec sheets and some photos, at the end of the day it is z51 vette with bolt on blower, few forged parts, wider treads and body panels plus a cf torque tube. Clueless dealers are telling me its worth 120k. I should just let the retirees have it.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by PPX

So how much are you willing to pony up for it? Looks good on the spec sheets and some photos, at the end of the day it is z51 vette with bolt on blower, few forged parts, wider treads and body panels plus a cf torque tube. Clueless dealers are telling me its worth 120k. I should just let the retirees have it.

how is that any different from any other suped up version of any other car?

[PPX]

Originally Posted by fatoni

how is that any different from any other suped up version of any other car?

C6Z had a fixed roof, unique aluminum chasis to it self at the time, and a completely different LS7 engine as oppose to just a bolt on blower. Even then it rang up at 25k over base model which is reasonable. C7Z is all bolt on and people want to hype it over 100k because 6xx? Even M or AMG gets you better value with new engine architect. Some customers and dealers are in over their heads for the C7, for that I will pass.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by PPX

So how much are you willing to pony up for it? Looks good on the spec sheets and some photos, at the end of the day it is z51 vette with bolt on blower, few forged parts, wider treads and body panels plus a cf torque tube. Clueless dealers are telling me its worth 120k. I should just let the retirees have it.

I'm thinking 40-50ish, after it's depreciated a ton like any new Vette does. And if it doesn't come down, I wouldn't complain about a standard C7 Vette. Hell, by the time I'm actually ready to buy something again the C7 Stingray will probably be in the low 30s.

[PPX]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Are Lotus cars really that hard to come by in Canada? My idea of a perfect DD is a Lotus. Well, if I had 50k to spend I'd go get custom bodywork to extend the bumpers so that the car doesn't get totalled when the bumper gets slightly nicked, and so the aerodynamics suck slightly less.

Found a evora s for mid 60k prior to obtaining ft86 and passed up on it. Was not comfortable with the idea of owning a used lotus and wasn't sure of their quality overtime. Still don't know where to get them serviced. No official lotus dealers I'm aware of.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by PPX

Found a evora s for mid 60k prior to obtaining ft86 and passed up on it. Was not comfortable with the idea of owning a used lotus and wasn't sure of their quality overtime. Still don't know where to get them serviced. No official lotus dealers I'm aware of.

I entertained the idea of an Evora someday. Affordable supercar for the win, right? Then I started reading about issues, and about clutch replacement costs. Yuck. Cross that off my list.

[Rampage]

Traditional Alfa reliability? Corvette all the way!

[PPX]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

I entertained the idea of an Evora someday. Affordable supercar for the win, right? Then I started reading about issues, and about clutch replacement costs. Yuck. Cross that off my list.

So you plan on going for the Elise/Exige? Are they any better in terms of reliability and maintenance cost? What model year to watch out for?