I recently learned of the 4C and just found this forum. I have been keenly reading through the threads. There is a lot of useful information here!
I am located in the U.S., so I think I may still be able to get a Launch Edition allocation as they appear to have not been finally assigned yet here in the U.S.
The question now is, do I wait for Alfa Romeo to iron out the kinks for the series production run or do I commit to buy one of the Launch Editions? What are everyone's thoughts on the Launch Edition residuals? Will the Launch Edition have higher resale value than a non-Launch Edition?
Part of me is thinking that demand will be high enough that I could buy the Launch Edition now, and take a minimal hit when I upgrade to a Stradale in two years or so. Or perhaps this is wishful thinking to help me rationalize a 4C sooner rather than later...
On the other hand, my opinion of Alfa Romeo is such that they are not the paragons of flawless automotive manufacturing, and I may have a much more enjoyable ownership experience if I wait for Alfa Romeo to refine the assembly line. I have been spoiled by my flawless ownership experience with Lexus/Toyota...but Lexus can't create anything as sexy as the 4C!
I am located in the U.S., so I think I may still be able to get a Launch Edition allocation as they appear to have not been finally assigned yet here in the U.S.
The question now is, do I wait for Alfa Romeo to iron out the kinks for the series production run or do I commit to buy one of the Launch Editions? What are everyone's thoughts on the Launch Edition residuals? Will the Launch Edition have higher resale value than a non-Launch Edition?
Part of me is thinking that demand will be high enough that I could buy the Launch Edition now, and take a minimal hit when I upgrade to a Stradale in two years or so. Or perhaps this is wishful thinking to help me rationalize a 4C sooner rather than later...
On the other hand, my opinion of Alfa Romeo is such that they are not the paragons of flawless automotive manufacturing, and I may have a much more enjoyable ownership experience if I wait for Alfa Romeo to refine the assembly line. I have been spoiled by my flawless ownership experience with Lexus/Toyota...but Lexus can't create anything as sexy as the 4C!