Is The Alfa Romeo 4C Reliable?!

Is the Alfa Romeo 4c reliable? well in this video i talk to you about the alfa romeo 4c and its reliability and what you should look out for if buying a 4c is on your to do list. I hope you enjoy the video.
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[@StefABtv]

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[@wowbagger66]

I have had seven Alfa Romeos over the last 30 years and my reliability experience has been extremely good, I have never been left standing at the side of the road waiting for a recovery truck. I have had a few issues such as failed electric windows on my 3.0l V6 GTV and a throttle position sensor on my 155 V6 but in general, they have been extremely reliable and reliability has improved over the years so I would have no worries about buying a modern Alfa. I will have a 4c spider eventually.

[@robbymariani]

I daily my 4C, 24,500 miles on it and have had 0 issues.

[@djbrianc]

Over 26000 miles on mine. And I don’t daily it. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Just caught one in the parking lot, beautiful car.

[@slowassmiata]

Anyone has higher mileage reliability review lol? Seriously, 26k miles is nothing to any car out there

[@robbymariani]

Lup Fa 26k miles on a low production car is not the same as 26k miles on a civic. I’m sure people who are looking to get a newer 4C are interested in the comments from a long time owner.

[@naqeebrahman3157]

footballcoreano lmao what .... my ISF is at 120k w minimal issues..

[@alphaboy1872]

Reliability is awesome! I love my 4c. Heading out soon in her. Pretty rare car here in US north east. Just turned 2800k miles.

[@alphaboy1872]

I just bought the black teledial rims for my Yellow 4c... Moving from silver teledials..

[@23Piccolina]

I owned a Giulia for 2 years, leased. I had 0 issues with it. It is a terrific car. Alfa is making great machines these days. I only hope they last long enough in the market, for us all to benefit from their recent improvements and fantastic developments, over the last few years.

[@MrRoyck10]

4C is a bespoke sports car, this is not to be confused with a mass produced hatchback that is fettled with to create a performance car, the 4c was built at Maserati factory on its own platform. The 4C is a future classic, it provokes emotions which is the main quality of a sports car, Stef thanks for updating us regarding the reliability of the 4C, poor reliability will not deter real enthusiast!

[@StefABtv]

Thanks for watching 🙌🙌

[@TheFabulousTrackPack]

Really well engineered car 👌

[@fredsalfa]

I had 7 Alfas over 30 years and never had any major issues with any of them.

[@d-n-a8119]

Hey dude , u r everywhere 😆

[@fredsalfa]

@@d-n-a8119 Small world !

[@janstaes2172]

in the us the alfa brand gets to much flak about this

[@janlis001]

I love the 4C!!!!!!!!!!!!..I WANT TO HAVE IT!!!!!!!!....But i've just got a 2010 Mito..1400 ccm Multiair 135 PS Turbo..;-).....And....It is very reliable, too!!!!

[@stefanococo5393]

I had 2011 model Giulietta QV , I was very happy with the car. I still miss it. Keep up the good work Stef🍀.

[@jaymyers6452]

Alfas have never been unreliable. They are expensive high end cars that are expensive to maintain. Bad owners make these cars unreliable by not servicing and doing maintainence. The problem is that they depreciate alot, and makes no sense to do an expensive repair on a car that isnt worth it anymore. So they get thrown away or sold for nothing. I have had over 30 alfas and i can bet anything that they are more reliable then anything german. Especially cars made pre 1990, they never die. (Rust is the only problem i have and is an ongoing battle for me with these cars) (i go through alot of fishoil)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Agree completely with your comments Paul - my findings also!

[@coreykononchuk]

I really appreciate your 4C videos, as I plan to buy one in the next year or two. I drooled over one at the New York auto show in 2014, test drove one last year, and haven't shaken the desire to own one yet!

[@Treetopflyer777]

Great video Stef. As a fellow 4c owner I love any and all 4c content

[@raymondlonghurst4655]

Alfa were the most reliable European brand last year according to what car magazine .this year second most reliable European brand on repairs needed on cars upto 5 years old

[@henryhol8538]

Awsome update on the 4C! Your mention of the composite panels reminds me of what happened when someone drove into STG's car a while back. I have had my Alfa GT for 5 years now, and its been as reliable as any other similarly aged executive car.

[@klasseact6663]

Really glad to see and HEAR your enjoying the 4C Stef, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for it in the future. Sadly, here in the U.S. their return seems to be pretty flat, I'd be surprised if they're still here in 5 years.

[@robertl2856]

Great seeing you have so much fun in the mini exotic italian car...oh the joy of motoring, thanks for sharing.

[@StefABtv]

Thanks for watching 🙌

[@Biaigio]

What a great Car......much,much better than the Alpine and Porsche and close to Lotus.

[@tomvandenbosch3271]

Blazing that car with a smile and giving an answer to the clickbait title - Now that is a good start of the video

[@dimitrisb709]

My father is rocking a 159 1.9 jts over the past 10+ years and we had 0 problems. Same thing with our 156. Hoping to get that giulia at some point!

[@carlito3624]

Great review , thanks For listing cons also. PPF is great recommendation

[@malcolmscott4150]

Beautiful car - Alfa family here as 3 Alfa’s to date with a Giulietta about to join family fleet :)

[@williamdaemke8859]

Iive had my 4C three ...no, four years...I still love my Alfa ! Ive owned Alfas over 42 contiguous years. Great machines, and that thrill you refer to comes with that smile !!!!! Ya gotta try one !!!

[@SlumberSource]

Looks and sounds Reliable. Awesome review!

[@StefABtv]

Todd Cook thanks man

[@andrewgibbs5096]

Great video 👍🏻

[@abkcharters]

Great video, I have a Stelvio QF and that to date has been faultless. I can also highly recommend James at Thames Alfa Romeo, Slough if anyone is thinking of buying new or used.

[@Boomsz123]

I just got a abarth 124 now I’m looking at one of these for the winter… still a special special car

[@airacomet]

I’ve got a spider since October 2018, more than 5000 km, trust me it’s very reliable and pleasant to drive. For shure it’s a delicate car to repare if you have an accident, but like mostly super car. As we say in Morocco: Allah I h’hfad (God preserve us).

[@gcosmos960]

Ma Che Bella machina:) fantastic review on reliability and a great future classic. Enjoy her

[@gregahrovat7131]

Awesome video! I have a Giulietta Veloce 1750 TBI (2017). No problem at all! Awesome engine. BUT, be sure to change oil regulary, with propper oil ! Currently running remap with 290 HP / 400 NM. Flipin' awesome! :)

[@robarmey8559]

Great video as always. Have owned a Guilia, Guila QV and now a 4C. Have out 5000 miles on it since March and absolutely no problems. I daily it as well. Enjoy it Stef! just go really slow over speed bumps, etc. 👍

[@StefABtv]

Haha yep defo!

[@inSUBout]

Was at alfaworks in the UK and they had a 4c on the ramp that had done 90k+ miles on it and the only major bit of work other than servicing was a new clutch. My own Alfa 4c has needed a new rear brake light as one led went out, covered under warranty.

[@merlin51h84]

I have owned a 2010 159TBI Ti for over 5 years, second owner, and it has been reliable. Just as reliable as my 2011 Passat Diesel. The secret is to have them properly serviced regularly by Alfa experts.

[@whiteshadowBH]

Thanks dear so much for all the videos you make about Alfa Romeo cars. We are waiting for an action video for the *guillietta veloce* and (if possible) to compare it with the *VW golf gti* .

[@StefABtv]

Waiting list for the Giulietta veloce. Hopefully soon

[@karengill8234]

Great review. I take delivery of mine on the 15th of July. Many thanks. ……..

[@Blackr33]

The windows down for tunnels made me laugh, I do the same every time!

[@frumpd63]

Gotta love KZbin unsubbing me.... Great video! The paint on my Giulia is equally thin. Tons of chips by 10k miles. Ah well...

[@petesmithson9698]

Another great 4c vid. No problems with mine either, BTW is that a magnetic no plate on the front?

[@StefABtv]

It’s a stick on plate mate

[@philgooddr.7850]

Good review, yes the anchoring in the carbon chassis seems a bit weak and should be preserved by avoiding fast speed on bad roads, then any Fiat/Alfa requires the proper fluids it is vital and then, yes they are extreemely robust.

[@EyesWideOpen61]

Contrary to popular (US) opinion, the Italians make truly fine cars.

[@Silentwitness1978]

I have had my 4C for over a year and so far not an issue.

[@90boiler]

I love your car. I hope to get 4c one day, it’s an art on the wheels.

[@StefABtv]

Thank you!

[@cvaguam]

I need a Alfa Romeo in my life

[@vijanth]

I am having a 159 2.2 JTS, over 10 years now and clock 294,000km. I am not changes the engine block and change the gearbox only once. Compared to my pals German cars it is a Gem

[@MB-zt9eo]

It is an Amazing car! You have to take car of Her!! As a Beautiful Woman! As Stef is doing it!! 3000 cars produced worldwide. Value increases for sure in the next years.

[@StefABtv]

Thanks mate 🙌🙌

[@furtivedig]

I seem to remember (perhaps incorrectly) that aftermarket bushes are a popular upgrade. even alfa tried to fix with the steering nervousness with the Spyder and the later coupes (unsure on the latter).

[@antares9413]

Next time can put a mic close to you. Grand video thanks

[@BrianDavies-bz1kt]

Funny you previously mentioned you'd like at some point to trade up to a GT4. Well I've just done that coming from a 4C. I'll miss the raw experience and grunt of the 4C. Mine was faultless

[@hydroruf]

I own 5 current FCA products, their combined faults dont equal the number of faults my new sq7 was delivered with.

[@DB-yi5sm]

German engineering is way overrated

[@scottfromengland2303]

I would love the 4c mate but I can only afford 1 car that needs to have 4 seats apparently 🙄 so the vehicle I own needs to tick more boxes hence the BMW but I have to say I saw a 4c in a redish colour recently & they look so good, I bet you love driving around in yours mate 👍🏻 nice car

[@StefABtv]

Cheers man. Yeah love it each time I drive it

[@JesusRodriguez-tm8go]

What about a giulia?

[@ewanwallace1]

My 12 year old 124k mile Brera S is still in use as my daily and has no issues. Colleagues and relatives with much newer Minis, BMWs, Audis and VWs all have issues.

[@jamesavickers5961]

I have had a number of alfas ....and yes look after them as any car and do no thrash them when engine cold as any car more enjoyable than other affordable cars grazie grazie Mille ciao

[@tighthams]

9k miles on 2018. Zero issues.

[@whydogie8991]

time t make an review on giullieta velloce m8 ;)

[@StefABtv]

🙌🙌

[@frazuli]

How does the spider’s rigidity compare with the hardtop’s?

[@Hipno67]

Hey Stef. Why do you say the 4C isn't produced anymore ? It is still advertised on the official alfa website with different variants (spyder, competizione,..). Just curious. Also, I've noticed you are quite an Alfa Romeo guy, but ever thought of getting a Lotus Exige ? This is the same kind of car in my opinion. How would you compare the two ? Nice content eitherway and keep it up !

[@connorc9487]

Hipno67 the hardtop 4c is no longer in production and this is the last year for the spider

[@gabrieledeangelis6671]

Beautiful

[@jamiecoogan7034]

future classic,,

[@JC-jt3ug]

This is my next car

[@Jons_broken_toe]

Wonder if you can put another motor in it without too much hassle

[@garyrodriguez8919]

brought a 147 years back brand new, had nothing but trouble with the thing and always the front suspension . Seems they have not got on top of that issue after all this time .

[@djbrianc]

My girl is over three years old. No problems. Plus my Giulia is over a year. Again no problems. Two Alfas, no problems. Now trust me my first Alfa was horrible so maybe my Alfa Karma is finally on the upside. ps. You guys got robbed not getting the full leather interior. Just sayin. 🙏🏿

[@rvcasa]

what's not leather, the dash??

[@BCEngineer321]

I’ve got almost 18k on my 2016. Oil change and tires.

[@egshane]

Nice

[@stevedodge7025]

I just Subscribed. The Thirteen down thumbs are Jealous.

[@StefABtv]

Thank you so much for joining!

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Is the Alfa 4C reliable? It’s like saying if you dated Charlize Theron would she be faithful? Answer to both questions is they’re both so gorgeous who cares! Great video and what a car!

[@StefABtv]

😂😂

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Rabbi Shekelberg 😊 ha, worth sharing - Charlize at least. No one else gets to drive my Quadrifoglio though.

[@riccccccardo]

Bit like my 1998 golf mk 4 gti front bushes went every two years. I blame the uk government for introducing speed bumps in 2000’s meaning a lot more force on the front wheels.

[@andygtv]

Have a1969 1750 Mark 1 a is very reliable since 20 years

[@CSLFiero]

The dealer network sucks so good luck getting your transmission fixed. Should have just been given a manual

[@JBsC6]

Service intervals seem to be quite numerous...

[@curvetrcalinga]

Mines is 2015, no issues except for dealership locations and hopefully they don’t close down on me.

[@chrismunsey3185]

If you chaps had the roads we have here in the states,you'd rack up the miles too,lol!!

[@StefABtv]

😂😂😂

[@JappyChan]

I live in the USA the cheapest price i found that I could remember last year was $46,000 USD (that was for a launch edition) but this year because of the coronavirus used cars are up almost 7% the cheapest one I see now is at $47,000 for a regular edition so this thing is holding its value very well. As of right now a launch edition is nearly $49,000. We have to wait till next year to adjust inflation due to the virus. We wont see real price till mid of 2021. But with that being said yes the alfa 4 c is reliable but you are forgetting the most important part ... that is the maintenance. I'm part of the forums and here's the biggest issue it's recommend requirement from Alpha R to inspect/check the torque settings of all the bolts holding the body and subframes to the 4c's carbon tub. Alfa says it needs to be done at 12, 36 and 60 months or 12,000, 36,000 or 60,000 mile. This process will add a estimate in USD around $1,000-2,000 to the service bill. I've been told the cam belt goes out faster than expected, but that is from a small number of people so I'm not sure if it's a mass issue. If I'm not mistaken that cam belt issue is from the earlier year models of the car, but I would have to do more research to give you a more precise facts. This is what steered me away from purchasing this car.

[@PetrolHeadsLdn]

Let’s hope so ;) Alfa also putting their money where their mouth is with a 5 year warranty on the new cars.

[@seanstretten3915]

my foot needs a 4c,d my dads spider got sold need a replacement he hill auto crossed it 66 with all the good bits ,

[@alexisamtosta]

Very reliable engines. 4C, 159, Giulietta have this engine.

[@villaverdeeggs]

Yes it is ...i know cause i own one

[@StefABtv]

🙌🙌

[@prodigytan]

Is Alfa brera 3.2 S prodrive reliable?

[@grimmjow5590]

what about alfa romeo giullietta 1750tbi automatic ? is the gearbox fast as 4c ?

[@StefABtv]

Not sure. One way to find out lol

[@PierooriginalItaly]

👍

[@Foiki]

4C is

[@detoowang]

Does that mean Alfa's mini supercar is more reliable than its economic cars? 🤯

[@bondy284]

Hey Stef how tall are you ?. 👍🇦🇺

[@StefABtv]

6ft mate

[@bondy284]

Stef ABtv. Thank you Mate👍Looking at a 595 Comp.

[@TheAlfaNut]

If it gets too unreliable for you, I'll have it mate! ;0)

[@StefABtv]

😂😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@StefABtv Well done on your recent 25k milestone Stef - I enjoy your vids a lot. My channel just passed 1,000. It's a good feeling isn't it?

[@IMTHEBIGGESTCUNT]

I read that the tub bolts service is pretty dear? Is this true?

[@RobertKarlBerta]

I have a 2015 4C LAUNCH EDITION Bought new and no issues at all other than a broken knob that was replaced on warranty. I am not gentle with it either....some tracking and autocrossing. Yes part of the maintenance is a bolt tigthening every 12,000 miles. Runs around $900 US. The car is extremely ridged due to the carbon fiber tub and stiff suspension so like any sports car you need to check bolts every 12,000 miles. It may have been a bit of over concern by ALFA though as I have yet to hear of any of them having severe problems with loose bolts. When I had mine done last all bolts were correct torque. By the way other sports cars also have bolt tightening and suspension work required. Some like Porsche are far more expensive to maintain overall. The body panels are basically a more modern form of fiberglass and same as what is used on Corvettes today. It is dent resistant compared to steel body panels. If you had a more severe ding, it can be repaired just like you would on a Corvette. One nice feature is all the body panels, bumpers, hood and rear engine cover/hood are bolted on as individual pieces so can easily be removed and replaced if major damage....or also removed to gain easy access to the internal engine, trans, etc. No it isn't Chevy/Ford cheap to maintain....but as far as sports cars go it is generally cheaper than the other brands. By the way....before getting the 4C I owned a 1970 ALFA duetto that I bought new and kept for over 40 years. I would still have it also if I had more garage space.

[@hyenahallstrom7034]

Alpha got ranked above honda in reliability actually

[@S2000Y]

Hey Stef I don't think you can quantify reliability on just 5months of ownership, maybe 3 years will be better along with say 20k miles. I await your video accordingly.

[@StefABtv]

Yes I agree. It’s why I’ve spoken to owners and asked their experience too as mentioned in the video. Most say the same. :)

[@RobertKarlBerta]

There are many 4C owners, like myself, that have owned them for a longer time. I bought my 2015 new and it has been trouble free other than a broken knob that was replaced on warranty. I am one of three Super Moderators on the ALFA 4C Forum which has members all over the world. The car has proven to be pretty much bullet proof and reliable. Of course like any car there are outliers but pretty minor. No recalls either. What Car ran a survey of all brands in Europe and ALFA was the top Euro brand for least number of issues. All the German brands, Jag, etc. were way down the list for reliability. At the top were a couple of Japanese and Korean brands....but ALFA beat Honda by one spot on the list. Bottom line....most cars today have good engine and trans....the most frequent issues are electronics like dash displays, interactive screens, etc The 4C is a relatively simple car and that helps.

[@rogerchadwick3452]

Mine was...

[@vladimirart758]

Why not to be-not so sofisticidet car

[@nonope4390]

>it’s reliable >has only owned it 5 months It’s probably decent, but that’s a damn short ownership cycle

[@StefABtv]

I’ve pulled data from existing owners who have run the car for 40k miles with no issues

[@nonope4390]

Stef ABtv we can’t corroborate that data. We don’t have a source.

[@user-gi4uz5rc6u]

Nowadays german cars are unreliable,so many problems and expensive to fix them.

[@CSLFiero]

Transmission problems