It’s 2016, and what better way to kick off the new year than to start a series about exotics, or rarer cars that you don’t see on the road that frequently, and that won’t break the bank if you decided to purchase one. This won’t be a series that starts out by saying, “Why pay $100,000+ on this exotic, when you should get this sports car for half the cost?”. With car season a few months away up here in New England, it will be a good time to look at alternatives that can offer the same amount of fun and exhilaration while you save up and work towards your dream supercar.
Since its arrival to US shores, the Alfa Romeo 4C has captivated the hearts and souls of many car enthusiasts across the country. An Italian masterpiece, made with a carbon fiber chassis, F1 inspired, super lightweight sports car that grips the road as if it were magnetized to the pavement, gives you the sense that it is in fact a supercar. With a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds, this four cylinder packs a punch. While the 4C only has 237 hp, its lightness and torque makes up for its relatively low horsepower, statistically speaking.
However, what turns heads is the 4C’s appearance. An incredibly beautiful car, and one might goes as far as to call it sexy, is what’s drawing the attention of everyone on the streets. Alfa Romeo’s first car of hopefully many in the company’s return to America is still rare, as only 55 4C’s were sold per month on average in 2015.
A price tag of $65,000 for the base model and close to $80,000 for the top of the line trim and spider variant is about $20,000 – $35,000 cheaper than a 10 year old Lamborghini Gallardo that was well taken care of by the previous owner. The 4C will also be an alternative to a Porsche Carrera.
Now again, as I stated before, this isn’t an argument based on finding an exotic that makes more sense financially, and possibly in terms of enjoyment, but an article that’s bringing awareness to the fact that there are options out there where you can find an awesome car priced below $100,000.
