"Larry" was immensely helpful. Love when Jay has obviously had enough of "Larry's" battle with narcolepsy and says "Well, I think it's about time to take it out for a ride!"
I don't think he even said that here like normal. Just that he would hop in. I assume that because Larry didn't come over to talk about the interior, Jay thought 'OK, I'll just drive off now', and did.
It did seem like Jay shut it down a bit earlier than he would have with an enthusiastic guest. What a contrast with the guy who represented the giant tractor: that guy was fantastic. Everyone wanted to have a beer with him.
Larry’s indifference is endemic of Alfa’s flat performance in the US. I owned Alfas in my youth and it’s a pure passion purchase. Needs a passionate rep.
also....for some of us, no manual gear box is a 100% turn off. I great car ruined....maybe if I am ever rich one of these days I will pick one of these up and have a manual swap done.
Actually a bit like a sales guy in a showroom who thinks he “knows” you won’t buy anything or can’t afford it. So he just waits for you to leave, being as disinterested as possible. Or you could just say it’s really rude and unprofessional behaviour.
I think Jay even shut down the talking segment a bit early, as he tried his best to get some enthusiasm. I'd be very surprised if we see this guy again.
I’ve had the pleasure of driving this car and was blown away. The handling, speed of the shifts, and the chuffs and whistles of induction are just phenomenal. It’s beautiful. I want to see more performance oriented models like this that are attainable.
While the 4C itself is being discontinued, this could have been a golden opportunity for someone from Alfa to have a passionate discussion with Jay and his millions of viewers about what made the 4C special, and to have tied in the rest of the Alfa 'product' line and heritage, since Alfa is an obscure, off the radar brand in the USA. But I could be mistaken.
Alfa Romeo: when you think about us, you think about style, passion and emotion 😎 Also Alfa Romeo: let's put Larry as Head of the North American division 👌
@@Dave-sw2dm If you have the ability to own multiple cars, there quite a few cars with experiences unavailable enough elsewhere to overcome the trouble.
I've been listening and watching Jay Leno for almost 50 years and I always thought he was a good comedian but had no idea he was such a philanthropist and charitable person. Listening to JLG for the past 10 years has changed that! We need more folks like Jay in this world. I love his "car guy" attitude but what really impresses me is that he is a down to earth unpretentious man who could be full of himself but has chosen a more meaningful role in his life after "Tonight". It's no wonder Johnny gave him his dad's car. I am the same age as Jay and we grew up about 30 miles apart from each other (I don't know nor have ever met him - but wish I had). I do know a lot of people my age that are full of themselves. Can't figure out why they are so impressed with themselves. Keep it up Jay!
I’m actually enjoying the chill vibe of him. I rather see a guy just give the information for what it is instead of trying to make a over production of it. If you want to see someone over do it look for the Harley Livewire episode and the mouth breather from Harley Davidson. Just my opinion. Make the vehicle the focus, nothing more
Let me adjust your statement. There is only actually 2 car lines, as you will never find a 4C. You can get the Giulia sedan or the Stelvio SUV, which look exactly like any other sedan or SUV on the road. Prices starting in the 40s. Or, if you want a decent engine and 4 wheel drive, you can get the exact same cars with those items for twice as much. What a line up! Never been so unexcited in my life. And you just KNOW they are a maintenance nightmare waiting to happen. At this rate, I give Alfa about 5 more years in this country before they pull out again.
@@ToyKingWonder To be fair, the 4C was discontinued, and the Giulia and Stelvio are practically the same vehicle. May as well say they make 1 car. Don't agree with you about the looks. The only QV with AWD is the Stelvio, not the Giulia QV. You are stuck with the 2.0 if you want AWD in a Giulia. No Alfa Romeo offers 4-wheel drive. For the money, the Giulia and Stelvio are perfectly competitive against the German options. Having owned both, I prefer the Alfa. Absolutely 0 issues, which I can't say for my BMWs or Jaguar. The point is, Alfa is horrendously mismanaged. The Giulia is, in essence, a Ferrari design, which has been adapted to an SUV platform and watered down with a 2.0 turbo.
@@dommy114 I had a 156 1.9 jtd for some time as a company car, was a dream to drive and no problems at all, best about it where the clocks in tunnels, one time driving with my mother next to me she liked the drive but couldn't see we where driving a bit over the max speed :-) 140 kph where 120 was allowed .. :-) I did drive it much faster in Germany, still like a brick on the road, never did something strange .. absolutely loved the car. Alf had big issues in the past but are way better nowadays. A lot of cars now are based on the same platform, just what's build on top is different, the complete volkswagen/audi/skoda/seat lines work like that
Hard for Larry, perhaps lol. How difficult was it to get excited about one of the most beautiful and best-handling cars, especially since it's an Alfa?? The guy's reluctance to talk and him standing so far away like the car has the bubonic plague and his whole demeanor and body language was so disappointing and unintentionally funny.
@@silver10188 hahaha it borrowed from it's own Alfa Romeo heritage. It was Alfa who started all those design trends. Your ignorance is astounding. But you're in good company. A majority of sheep like you don't understand history
@@regsparkes6507 I think you’re right.,and then when Jay asked what kind of material is this CEO composite material I guess he said.What kind of CEO is he doesn’t know his cars come on Alfa only have 3 cars to sell his a joke
I couldn’t agree more! If I was in charge I would have sent a beautiful Italian woman to represent that car not some dude who looks pissed off the whole time 😂
Haha yeah I think the same thing when he mentions that or anything else that's been typically standard for some years like disc brakes. But then I remember that he's constantly surrounded by vehicles produced over the last 100+ years so it never hurts to ask lol
This car is really underappreciated. Its been around for years and never got the credit it deserves. There won't be any more lightweight midengine enthusiast cars.
I think it's great but definitely cost prohibitive and it's competing with things like then new supra and Corvette which not only make more power from the factory but can easily handle a bit of tuning before blowing up. Great "drivers car" but ultimately not really competitive.
You can buy an old Toyota MR2, swap a Honda K series engine into it, and have something that will run circles areound the 4C for 1/4 the cost. Will probably be way more reliable too.
Lol yeah that was funny. I just wish they would have someone who was more excited. I mean I don't know to much about Carbon fiber but I know its not naturally red. Larry I think its stained or lacquer. We know its carbon fiber, Jay litterly said like what you have done to the carbon.
I used to see the 8C every week. One of the professors (a famous interior designer) had an 8C in white, believe it was the only one in that colour. Spectacular car! The 4C is beautiful as well.
Was going to say exactly the same thing - an alternate universe where Jay Leno is a private investigator, Alfa instead of Ferrari, SoCal instead of Hawaii....
Alfa reviewing Jay's request: Hey we can't the get the head of Alfa Romeo of North America. FBI: He's in witness protection.. We just will send an agent to cover for him. Alfa Romeo: Umm ok, will people notice? FBI: No one will be the wiser...
Actually faster than that....my 2015 LE coupe does it in 4.1 seconds with 10 hz gps test equipment. Also low 13 second quarter mile....and gets 28 mpg all day and over 34 if you keep your foot out of it....but that is hard to do wit this car ;-)
@One Issue Voter considering the extensive use of carbon fiber the car is quite heavy. The lotus elise manages to be 400lbs lighter and be made out of heavier materials. Yes it is a lotus and is very lacking in features. But it still makes me think the 4C has hundreds of lbs of bullcrap added.
Thanks mr Leno, i got much love for Alfa romeo, when i was a child (early 80) i have seen them all from late. 70,,s. My father worked for alfa romeo. He bring every month a new one to the house. The greatest alfa i have ever had seen and sit in was the 164procar, and the most beautiful one was 33stradale.thanks for your videos. Thanks out Amsterdam
I can wouch from my personal experience that Larry is great representation of typical Alfa Romeo salesman where customer does all the job convincing himself what a great car he is about to buy and salesman tries to change his mind.
When Jay said he was going to hop in, I thought of "Young Frankenstein" where Gene Wilder tells the guy to hop off the gurney. It takes the guy about 30 seconds to get off and Gene Wilder says, "Nice hopping."
Alfa fanático here Mr Leno... since 1964 when my brother gave me a ride in the rain.. no top.. moving his stuff from college dorm to Washington DC... I learned a few new words... and fell in love with the cars... he became a doctor of science... I became an Alfa Romeo technician... ✌️ amo l'Alfa Romeo thanks for sharing this one ❤️ Alfa ❤️ ❤️ Romeo ❤️
Thank you and holy cow what an absolutely gorgeous car! I mean, stunning color, amazing design and just when you thought every wheel design known to mankind has been done, Alfa presents something so beautiful, unique and compelling. Gorgeous, gorgeous car, even though it's been around since 2013 (in coupe version and 2015 in Spider version) it still looks as fresh, unique and as incredible today as it did years ago.
I saw a picture of an Alfa Romeo when I was a kid, it was the first car that really grabbed my attention. Glad to see they still make 'em pretty. Thanks Jay for another great ride!!! 😁
Wow- how the F did that guy land the "Head of NA" job- sure wasn't his personality! He sounded and acted like he was pissed to even be there with Jay getting some free advertising?!
I was laughing so hard out that guy! They should have had some passionate Italian guy represent the car. Or better yet Larry the Cable Guy that should be this guy's new nickname.
I was hoping for so much more from an Alfa rep, but this guy has zero salesmanship and no displayed knowledge of Alfa’s rich racing and motoring history. Jeez.
For the love of god someone bring back the true manual transmission in a sport car . Clutch and a Stick, light weight, turbo and a true manual would have me sold. Even Jay asked if it has a manual. He would be over the moon excited if he seen a “old school stick”
We had 2 4C's at our track. Part of the House Track fleet. We installed front camber blocks and stage 2'd the ECU. Other than that, the 4C's remained stock. The Stage 2 tune on the ECU really woke the chassis up. The manual steering would tire you out after a strong 20 min session. And if you over drove the car into a corner and lost the rear a bit, and caused it to snap back on you, the steering wheel would whip spin out of your hands.. hurt like hell! One of the cheapest track vehicles in the fleet on consumables. Brakes are FIAT Chrysler, and last an unbelievable amount of track time. The only issue we had with both was from the Blow Off Valve, the rubber bladder in it would rip and leak. Easy cheap fix. Never skipped a beat.. but one of the most painful in terms of how it would leave your body bruised up after 80-100 laps. Unforgiving.
God the sound is so good for a 4 cylinder! Love the fact there's no buttons on the steering wheel. The styling is fantastic as well. To bad the representative was kinda eh about the car you really brought it together jay!
Twenty years from now it will be an oddity and a total luxury to drive around in a non assisted non electric car. Not mad about it just a crazy time of change we live in.
I doubt it. The cost is just too much for the average car purchaser. Not nearly enough for used market. Few people have the ability to charge overnight and I don't see the infrastructure for them.
In college, I had a beater ‘59 Alfa Romeo Guilietta, when it was about 10 years old. Wonderful, Italian arms out driving position, 1300 cc, dual overhead cams, and setting up the suspension for sharp turns. But my favorite memory was the sound of the exhaust - nothing like it.
The commenters on this channel, are a tough crowd, quickly judging and crushing presenters on the show. He wasn't that terrible, though usually a marketing or sales person talks more. Jay was certainly doing more explaining.
He WAS that terrible! He had no passion or enthusiasm for Alfas. My first car was an Alfa Romeo back in the 1960’s . They get into your blood. That guy is obviously the living dead with no blood left.
@@killerhertzmercedes I agree with cutting the guy some slack. But also, I don't think he was nervous, and if he was, he shouldn't work in this job. I do sales presentations and don't get nervous, but prefer to let the product speak for itself.
@@mikedx2706 Surely you have a point, but it's subjective as well. When a guest from a car company is overly animated, I sometimes find it annoying that he's trying to hard to sell, instead of just showing off the car. It's been an ongoing topic on this channel for a long time. I wonder if he didn't want to ride with Jay, or Jay preferred to drive without him.
@@wyskass861 in my opinion, the President of a company needs to be its most enthusiastic promoter. This guy acts like someone told to go out to California and let a guy out there drive the Alfa 4C for some free press coverage because “we don’t have anyone else” available to show the car. He’s the freakin’ President of the company, not some Summer intern!
I sit here with tears in my eyes looking at this. I love my Zoe 916 Spider but this is a fantastic car that I could fall in love with as well. I wish we had proper Alfa Romeo distribution in the UK.
Shame the USA never got the Alfa Giulietta hatchback with the same 4C 1.75 L 1750 TBi turbocharged I4 engine we get in Europe. Practicality and performance.
@@bopat85 Did they interview Larry before they gave him the job, he's supposed to be marketing Alfa products in North America and he has all the charisma and enthusiasm of a wet flannel.
I just found it curious that Jay had to practically pry information from the guy who should be the standard bearer for the brand in N.A.. Could have perhaps strapped Larry to a chair and shined an arc light on his head, forcing him to reluctantly share more information about the car and its development.
As one said: There's no other manufacturer evokes as much love and frustration at the same time as Alfa Romeo. They are good cars. I feel lucky to own one.
I worked near Jay's shop. I met Jay while he was on the side of the road on his cell. He shook hands w everyone that swarmed around him. Every time I saw a rare vehicle passing by I knew it was Jay.
Was there something wrong with Larry? Jay: what can you tell me about this car? Larry: huh huh it has 4 wheels… they round… classic round… huh… Please companies, don’t sent your higher ups…. Or at least bring the hands on guy… the little guy that knows everything…
That Alfa rep was about as exciting as plain white bread toast. That being said, it's always good to see some truly unique and rare cars especially here in California. I love small sports cars that have good leg and head room. Exactly why I didn't buy a Honda S2000 years ago. Good video Jay! Thank you!
I own a 2015 4C coupe and absolutely love it. It a great car to take out into the countryside and experience the fun of driving. It wouldn't be good as a daily driver though. Not that it's not reliable, it is, just not practical for trips to the store or commuting in stop and go bumper to bumper traffic. Larry's "leadership" goes a long way towards explaining why Alfa is having a hard time selling modern, reliable, beautiful, high performance, reasonably priced cars in the U.S. market. For cryin' out loud, dump that walking corpse and replace him with someone who loves cars.
"Larry" was immensely helpful. Love when Jay has obviously had enough of "Larry's" battle with narcolepsy and says "Well, I think it's about time to take it out for a ride!"
I don't think he even said that here like normal. Just that he would hop in. I assume that because Larry didn't come over to talk about the interior, Jay thought 'OK, I'll just drive off now', and did.
😆 so true! Larry seemed about as enthusiastic for his own company’s product as a doorstop!
It did seem like Jay shut it down a bit earlier than he would have with an enthusiastic guest. What a contrast with the guy who represented the giant tractor: that guy was fantastic. Everyone wanted to have a beer with him.
Guy was a total salesman. Took Jay for a total tyre kicker.
What a car! So amazed at the style in this car. Just so amazed that they'd have such a "restrained" rep for this car line.
Larry’s indifference is endemic of Alfa’s flat performance in the US. I owned Alfas in my youth and it’s a pure passion purchase. Needs a passionate rep.
this sounds accurate. rented a 4C on turo for a week in CA and it was an amazing experience!! this guy does it no justice at all.. shame
Well said
Larry has only been in this position since March 2021.
Maybe he’s camera 🎥 shy?
also....for some of us, no manual gear box is a 100% turn off. I great car ruined....maybe if I am ever rich one of these days I will pick one of these up and have a manual swap done.
lol the alfa guy sounded like a sales rep at the end of his shift having to attend a tyre kicker.
Yeah, he really has a huge personality!
...and with his charm still wouldn't be able to sell that car for $12.50 plus tax.
Actually a bit like a sales guy in a showroom who thinks he “knows” you won’t buy anything or can’t afford it. So he just waits for you to leave, being as disinterested as possible. Or you could just say it’s really rude and unprofessional behaviour.
That Larry cat acted like he just caught his wife with the pool boy.
on tik-tok, and his name is Jody.
Castillo from Miami Vice.
@@blindtoby8967 good one!!!
Larry the used car guy from Three's Company.
If he is this boring ok n tv talking about a car. He probably is sexually too. Which answers the pool boy!
9:05 "If anyone needs me I'll be standing right here completely motionless"
Tnx...that made LOL. 😂🤣
Ahahahahahahahababaab
😆
and clueless. Larry has all the personality of a speed bump....
@@captainbart Come on, let's not denigrate speed bumps
I like how you just hop in and leave Larry standing there. He really didn't tell us much anyway.
I think Larry had diarrhea and was careful to avoid becoming too animated.
Not sure what else could explain it.
@@josephgaviota Lol.
And he takes his darn time talking about the seats and stuff
Alfa's strategy is to make sure nothing upstaged the car. And it worked. Too well.
I think Jay even shut down the talking segment a bit early, as he tried his best to get some enthusiasm. I'd be very surprised if we see this guy again.
Larry is still going through the computer limited break-in period.
😂🤣😂
Bruh... 😄
@@clutchcarabelli8054 so funny italian kid
Still a few glitches. Cyberdyne is working on version 1.2
@@saidalas7763 I'm actually 55 and not Italian but clean-livin's kept me young so I'll take it 😁😁
7:38 "dip stick is overthere" And points at Larry Dominique
🤣🤣🤣 underrated comment
Yo !!!
And the stick was Dry at both Ends
Gotta love the attitude of the company representative. He didn't want to be there... surrounded by automotive royalty!
Alfa Romeo brand IS actually automotive royalty.
Jay was way more enthusiastic about the car than the representative...
The rep from Alfa Romero is so dry😒
I would be happy to switch jobs with the rep. any day.
I think he was more worried about respecting the social distancing rules in the garage. 🤔
"Hey Larry, do you want to go to Jay Leno to talk about the 4C?" Larry; meh, I guess it's my job. Such a passionate Alfa Romeo representative..
Lol
You couldn’t shut him up. Lol
A wet paper bag has more enthusiasm than Larry.
Jay is always a gentleman. I noticed he didn't hang around too long in the garage this time.
@@craiglicata as an accountant with three cars, two of them being convertible, I am insulted 🤣🤣
I’ve had the pleasure of driving this car and was blown away. The handling, speed of the shifts, and the chuffs and whistles of induction are just phenomenal. It’s beautiful. I want to see more performance oriented models like this that are attainable.
The Alfa rep needs to calm down, he is way too excited about this car.
Right? It's like he's trying to sell it to us. Maybe if we all pitch in we can buy one.
@@JaysonT1 he did a good job
While the 4C itself is being discontinued, this could have been a golden opportunity for someone from Alfa to have a passionate discussion with Jay and his millions of viewers about what made the 4C special, and to have tied in the rest of the Alfa 'product' line and heritage, since Alfa is an obscure, off the radar brand in the USA. But I could be mistaken.
😆😆😂😂
@@eded9202 suuuure… maybe they got the wrong guy? 😆
Alfa Romeo: when you think about us, you think about style, passion and emotion 😎
Also Alfa Romeo: let's put Larry as Head of the North American division 👌
oh when I hear Alfa Romeo: in the UK I think rust bucket.
LMFAO
@@dcallan812 like Rover, Austin, MG, Jaguar and Mini?
@@dcallan812 ITALY CHAMPION OF EUROPE😂😼💪🤏🤌
@@-Barracuda-426 and British Leyland, Landrover, Ford............ 🤣
In case you were wondering why Alfa has struggled to gain traction in the US, allow me to introduce LARRY DOMINIQUE.
You read my mind.
Tragic. Wasn't there anyone in the company with some charisma. Jay gets millions of views this could have been a big boost for Alpha.
I was thinking price tag and ease of ownership. I never understood why people buy cars that are in the shop more days than they are driven.
@@IDontKnowWhatImDoingDIY Alfa
@@Dave-sw2dm If you have the ability to own multiple cars, there quite a few cars with experiences unavailable enough elsewhere to overcome the trouble.
I've been listening and watching Jay Leno for almost 50 years and I always thought he was a good comedian but had no idea he was such a philanthropist and charitable person. Listening to JLG for the past 10 years has changed that! We need more folks like Jay in this world. I love his "car guy" attitude but what really impresses me is that he is a down to earth unpretentious man who could be full of himself but has chosen a more meaningful role in his life after "Tonight". It's no wonder Johnny gave him his dad's car. I am the same age as Jay and we grew up about 30 miles apart from each other (I don't know nor have ever met him - but wish I had). I do know a lot of people my age that are full of themselves. Can't figure out why they are so impressed with themselves. Keep it up Jay!
So funny how Jay just got in and drove away from Larry, like “I’ve had enough of this guy”
Hey we did check after, Larry the Alfa Guy was actually bolted to the floor.
That’s t the most passive aggressive interchange of information and emotions that I never spect on JLG.
That Alfa Romeo guy was as interesting as a bag of fertilizer. Jay, you brought it together. Cheers.
Agreed. It's as if he got his walking papers just before going on set...
Nop, this guy can’t explode
A very understated and low key kind of a guy. No doubt.
I’m actually enjoying the chill vibe of him. I rather see a guy just give the information for what it is instead of trying to make a over production of it. If you want to see someone over do it look for the Harley Livewire episode and the mouth breather from Harley Davidson. Just my opinion. Make the vehicle the focus, nothing more
@@Chris-ey6rn Exactly. Americans expect some super fake enthusiasm from sales people. I like that he was so nonchalant. It's actually refreshing.
Jay : "I love this carbon fiber, is that lacquered?"
CEO : "No its actually carbon fiber"
Red…the carbon fiber is bonded in resin, the resin part is polished and buffed to a high shine. So the part is “carbon fiber “, no clear coat applied.
Send Larry over to Doug DeMuro so we can see if he has any "quirks" or "features"
DeMuro may not know much about cars but he is a brilliant marketer to millennials and knows how to make money.
Larry, my guy... you guys make a whopping total of three cars. Would it kill you to memorize the basic talking points of each one?
Let me adjust your statement.
There is only actually 2 car lines, as you will never find a 4C.
You can get the Giulia sedan or the Stelvio SUV, which look exactly like any other sedan or SUV on the road. Prices starting in the 40s. Or, if you want a decent engine and 4 wheel drive, you can get the exact same cars with those items for twice as much. What a line up! Never been so unexcited in my life. And you just KNOW they are a maintenance nightmare waiting to happen.
At this rate, I give Alfa about 5 more years in this country before they pull out again.
@@ToyKingWonder To be fair, the 4C was discontinued, and the Giulia and Stelvio are practically the same vehicle. May as well say they make 1 car.
Don't agree with you about the looks.
The only QV with AWD is the Stelvio, not the Giulia QV. You are stuck with the 2.0 if you want AWD in a Giulia. No Alfa Romeo offers 4-wheel drive.
For the money, the Giulia and Stelvio are perfectly competitive against the German options. Having owned both, I prefer the Alfa. Absolutely 0 issues, which I can't say for my BMWs or Jaguar.
The point is, Alfa is horrendously mismanaged. The Giulia is, in essence, a Ferrari design, which has been adapted to an SUV platform and watered down with a 2.0 turbo.
@@dommy114 I had a 156 1.9 jtd for some time as a company car, was a dream to drive and no problems at all, best about it where the clocks in tunnels, one time driving with my mother next to me she liked the drive but couldn't see we where driving a bit over the max speed :-) 140 kph where 120 was allowed .. :-) I did drive it much faster in Germany, still like a brick on the road, never did something strange .. absolutely loved the car. Alf had big issues in the past but are way better nowadays. A lot of cars now are based on the same platform, just what's build on top is different, the complete volkswagen/audi/skoda/seat lines work like that
@@WimvdBrink yeah
Jay: I thought it would be fun to do this car because there are so few of them out there [Left unsaid: Obviously it was a terrible idea].
Jay - the ultimate professional. This episode shows how hard it is to look and be natural on TV. Thanks for another great episode.
A lot easier if you care at all about what you're there for
Hard for Larry, perhaps lol. How difficult was it to get excited about one of the most beautiful and best-handling cars, especially since it's an Alfa?? The guy's reluctance to talk and him standing so far away like the car has the bubonic plague and his whole demeanor and body language was so disappointing and unintentionally funny.
Probably cuz for real there isn't something special about it. The car seems boring and borrowing every thing from different manufacturers.
@@silver10188 hahaha it borrowed from it's own Alfa Romeo heritage. It was Alfa who started all those design trends. Your ignorance is astounding. But you're in good company. A majority of sheep like you don't understand history
The CEO looks like he’s about to fall asleep. Anyone that uses the word “product” that much can’t be a real car guy.
Glad he didn't go on the drive with Jay. I could tell he's not used to that sort of thing.
@@regsparkes6507 I think you’re right.,and then when Jay asked what kind of material is this CEO composite material I guess he said.What kind of CEO is he doesn’t know his cars come on Alfa only have 3 cars to sell his a joke
Leisure suit Larry's personality is somewhere between a mortician and death row prison guard...Whoa!!!
🦨🦨🦨
feels like he's not even close to a car guy
You can always tell when the person presenting the car is a car person or a sales executive. This one is a thuroughbread petrolhead/ gearhead :D
Damn, Jay just left that guy without saying thanks or bye or anything 😂
Larry should have sent someone that would have been excited to be there to represent the car.
Definitely gave off a weird vibe, he laughed a few times but yeah ... send an engineer or a PR guy next time
@@VTSteve If they were all sold, why is there a 2020 press car when everyone else is launching their 2022?
@@kz.irudimen man Larry did really well to talk us through the car.
I couldn’t agree more! If I was in charge I would have sent a beautiful Italian woman to represent that car not some dude who looks pissed off the whole time 😂
I love Jay is still surprised when he reviews a car with twin cams.
espcially with Alfa which has made road crs with twin cam from 1920s..
What is this,one of those fuel injected thingamajigs?
Actually, I think he's trying to draw out the guy's sense of heritage and passion. Empty bucket I'm afraid....
Haha yeah I think the same thing when he mentions that or anything else that's been typically standard for some years like disc brakes. But then I remember that he's constantly surrounded by vehicles produced over the last 100+ years so it never hurts to ask lol
@@ArtVandelayOfficial ?
Always found this model to be absolutely, drop dead gorgeous.
Larry should just be selling Toyotas. Thats the most flaccid representative of an Italian brand if I ever saw one.
Yeah...I think we know why Alfa is struggling in the US.
Toyota salesmen are more enthusiastic than him lol. That’s an insult to Toyota sales
He'd be representing a better brand for sure lol Who would want this over a more reliable GR Supra for 1/3rd the price?
FLACID describes his enthusiasm best. Great choice of words!!😁😆😂🤣
He did come from Peugeot...
Poor Larry was made to go and talk about that ‘product’ again!
I’d do a lot of things to get a car like this on my channel, what a beaut!!
I'd be pretty excited to have a job as the head of a car company too, lmao
Yeah what a putz. He could have had some product placement or a logo’ d golf shirt. Says a lot
Not trying to dog pile, but even I noticed it seemed like he was phoning it in.
well he is talking about a "product" that they don't even make anymore.
I see Larry doesn't like talking, that's odd for a salesman.
I wish I could be so disinterested in my job as that Alfa Romeo guy was in his.
Not me, I actually wanna enjoy my life.
Maybe beaten as a child?
He acted as if he was flipping burgers at McDonalds and not the head of a car company
Tired of pushing a crappy car
@@1deadpool11 Maybe he owns an alfa.
That is one of the most beautiful cars of the last fourty years . Everything works for me with the lines interior ect .
Just love it
@9min:
Jay: Finally I'm gone
Larry: Finally he's gone.
LOL
Lol
This car is really underappreciated. Its been around for years and never got the credit it deserves. There won't be any more lightweight midengine enthusiast cars.
Alpine A110. I think it's about 1100kg, all metal, no carbon. Don't bother with the S.
I think it's great but definitely cost prohibitive and it's competing with things like then new supra and Corvette which not only make more power from the factory but can easily handle a bit of tuning before blowing up. Great "drivers car" but ultimately not really competitive.
You can buy an old Toyota MR2, swap a Honda K series engine into it, and have something that will run circles areound the 4C for 1/4 the cost. Will probably be way more reliable too.
@Jimmy Two Times Emira is not this competitor, Elise was. Emira wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm) , 4c wheelbase 2,380 mm (93.7 in)
@@fergar0206 its not competing any cars, because its not in production anymore
“I like what they did with the CF here, is that lacquer?” . Larry, “no it’s CF!” Ugh
Larry is a dum dum.
Lol yeah that was funny. I just wish they would have someone who was more excited. I mean I don't know to much about Carbon fiber but I know its not naturally red. Larry I think its stained or lacquer. We know its carbon fiber, Jay litterly said like what you have done to the carbon.
He was stating the carbon fiber is actually tinted and not a lacquer.
@@MyMostBeautifuCinema CF definetly doesn't shine like that by itself.
IKR? So many dumb things said in this video, I lost count. But that's because I'm also dumb.
Larry is about refreshing as a bag of bricks.
Alfa Romeo really is a wonderful brand, especially their older models.
And I do love a good power to horsepower ratio.
lol power to horsepower ratio. That would always be 1:1
Jay couldn’t wait to get the show on the road and away from Mr Stiffy
Usually, an appearance by "Mr. Stiffy" is a _good_ thing ... but this guy proves every rule has an exception.
@@josephgaviota 😂😂🙏🏻
Haha, yeah, note how Jay didn’t invite him for a ride. Normally the guest comes along!
@@Fluterra the dude probably split as soon as the camera was off him 😂
I've been on camera before. It can be unnerving!
8:36: Jay: "Alright, enough of that guy. Let's go."
That guy was from the Adams family
Larry came along to make Jay miss the pandemic times of reviewing the car alone
@@deltauljCustoms ROFL 🤣
Looks like Larry was on break from Home Depot wtf
I used to see the 8C every week. One of the professors (a famous interior designer) had an 8C in white, believe it was the only one in that colour. Spectacular car! The 4C is beautiful as well.
Alfa Romeo couldn't possibly find anyone more non-thrilled or unexciting to show off their beautiful sporty car than this guy.
Kudos to the body designers of these. I like the compact and very pleasing flow of the body lines. Beautiful.
*Wow for a minute there I thought Larry was Higgins from the old Magnum PI*
Was going to say exactly the same thing - an alternate universe where Jay Leno is a private investigator, Alfa instead of Ferrari, SoCal instead of Hawaii....
No, better: he looks like Mathilda's dad!
Higgins had style!
Yeah
Hahaha, that's awesome..
Respect to Larry, couldn't care less if he's on Jay's show... he ain't changing 👏
Alfa reviewing Jay's request: Hey we can't the get the head of Alfa Romeo of North America.
FBI: He's in witness protection.. We just will send an agent to cover for him.
Alfa Romeo: Umm ok, will people notice?
FBI: No one will be the wiser...
Ha!
Always loved Alfa's rims. Man that car is 240hp and pulls from 0 - 100 in 4.7 seconds insane..
Actually faster than that....my 2015 LE coupe does it in 4.1 seconds with 10 hz gps test equipment. Also low 13 second quarter mile....and gets 28 mpg all day and over 34 if you keep your foot out of it....but that is hard to do wit this car ;-)
@One Issue Voter don't you dare insult that car like that
@One Issue Voter considering the extensive use of carbon fiber the car is quite heavy. The lotus elise manages to be 400lbs lighter and be made out of heavier materials. Yes it is a lotus and is very lacking in features. But it still makes me think the 4C has hundreds of lbs of bullcrap added.
@@Plur307 euro spec of the 4c is much lighter than usdm version
I owned one forctwo years...its just gone...absolutely amazing cat
Larry appears to have little knowledge and even less interest in the 4C.
That guy would be interesting to interrogate
it seems like he's only interested in the profits
Sadly, I agree.
Ha ha yes, I agree and I wasn't surprised when Jay drove off without him! Exciting car, dull sales rep.
@@richardhasler6718 He dove off alone because of COVID-19, not the guy...
Thanks mr Leno, i got much love for Alfa romeo, when i was a child (early 80) i have seen them all from late. 70,,s. My father worked for alfa romeo. He bring every month a new one to the house. The greatest alfa i have ever had seen and sit in was the 164procar, and the most beautiful one was 33stradale.thanks for your videos. Thanks out Amsterdam
Well done Jay: You kept your cool and showed just how much you are prepared to suffer to bring us great cars.
I can wouch from my personal experience that Larry is great representation of typical Alfa Romeo salesman where customer does all the job convincing himself what a great car he is about to buy and salesman tries to change his mind.
This is ridiculous. And It happened to me too!
When Jay said he was going to hop in, I thought of "Young Frankenstein" where Gene Wilder tells the guy to hop off the gurney. It takes the guy about 30 seconds to get off and Gene Wilder says, "Nice hopping."
OMG - Larry - it’s time for retirement, buddy.
Jay: “what’s the power:weight”?
Larry: “ugh, the power to horsepower?”
Alfa fanático here Mr Leno... since 1964 when my brother gave me a ride in the rain.. no top.. moving his stuff from college dorm to Washington DC... I learned a few new words... and fell in love with the cars... he became a doctor of science... I became an Alfa Romeo technician... ✌️
amo l'Alfa Romeo
thanks for sharing this one
❤️ Alfa ❤️
❤️ Romeo ❤️
Thank you and holy cow what an absolutely gorgeous car! I mean, stunning color, amazing design and just when you thought every wheel design known to mankind has been done, Alfa presents something so beautiful, unique and compelling. Gorgeous, gorgeous car, even though it's been around since 2013 (in coupe version and 2015 in Spider version) it still looks as fresh, unique and as incredible today as it did years ago.
Even Jay can’t warm this guy up... would it kill him to smile?
After what his barber had done to his hair, how can you expect him to smile?
@@chronocommander007 I think that his barber is Italian. Guido Badgenetico
@@MasterMalrubius was it the guy from Seinfeld?
Beautiful car. One of my favorite, in history. When my kids are big, and I don't need four seats anymore, I am getting a used one.
Hope you have deep pockets! They are appreciating every month
I saw a picture of an Alfa Romeo when I was a kid, it was the first car that really grabbed my attention. Glad to see they still make 'em pretty. Thanks Jay for another great ride!!! 😁
I love that tri-coat red.
Yeah I'm not usually a fan of red cars, but that is a beautiful tone, Rj in Oz
Wow- how the F did that guy land the "Head of NA" job- sure wasn't his personality! He sounded and acted like he was pissed to even be there with Jay getting some free advertising?!
I was laughing so hard out that guy! They should have had some passionate Italian guy represent the car. Or better yet Larry the Cable Guy that should be this guy's new nickname.
He reminds me of a seasoned FBI agent in a b movie.
I was hoping for so much more from an Alfa rep, but this guy has zero salesmanship and no displayed knowledge of Alfa’s rich racing and motoring history. Jeez.
With guys like this in charge, no wonder Alfa sales are falling flat in the US.
@@squareguy1973 No, No, NO! He looks just like Mel the dirty cop in "Scarface".
The 4C proves cars are a work of art!
For the love of god someone bring back the true manual transmission in a sport car . Clutch and a Stick, light weight, turbo and a true manual would have me sold. Even Jay asked if it has a manual. He would be over the moon excited if he seen a “old school stick”
The thing that killed me about Larry… “We are half a second quicker than ‘those products.’” Like…wtf, man?
when did he say that? I was watching but not paying full attention
He talks like an accountant. Maybe he is not native English speaker, and not used to speak for cameras, he was not at easy presenting the car.
If you could drive anything....what would be your dream product ? LOL
@@talesr.h.7689 Right about 3:07
Geez, that Alfa guy really, really didn't want to be there.
Dude most likely was an accountant or manager that was stepped up into the executive position. Not many outgoing 'car guys' make it to the top.
He was oozing stoic enthusiasm while showing general restraint. 😆
He use to customers wearing tuxedos.
@@Pfsif Well, Jay is wearing a Canadian Tuxedo.
Guy reminds me of a less snarky Tony Stark.
Walks into Jay Leno's Garage like he's being forced to eat at a soup kitchen.
Soup kitchens can be very pleasant. Larry seems like he was kicked OUT of the soup kitchen and now has to dumpster dive
Maybe Larry's pissed off about how his important haircut for this episode turned out
and those Burt Reynolds boots and jeans are a moving chuckle-fest.
insulting alfa fangirl spotted. go wear your italian heel boots lmao
BUY IT JAY! That way you can review it again at full power!
7:53 - "I think it is a composite", Marone! Larry, they flew you in from Michigan to do this!
I'm pretty sure carbon fiber is a composite.
Marone?
@@lynnpoole7830 So is plywood...
Its technically true, the body panels are a composite like fiber glass. Not CF and not metal.
The Alfa Romeo rep was killin me😂 I’m just waitin on fam to say something and….. nothing🤣🤣🤣
We had 2 4C's at our track. Part of the House Track fleet. We installed front camber blocks and stage 2'd the ECU. Other than that, the 4C's remained stock. The Stage 2 tune on the ECU really woke the chassis up. The manual steering would tire you out after a strong 20 min session. And if you over drove the car into a corner and lost the rear a bit, and caused it to snap back on you, the steering wheel would whip spin out of your hands.. hurt like hell! One of the cheapest track vehicles in the fleet on consumables. Brakes are FIAT Chrysler, and last an unbelievable amount of track time. The only issue we had with both was from the Blow Off Valve, the rubber bladder in it would rip and leak. Easy cheap fix. Never skipped a beat.. but one of the most painful in terms of how it would leave your body bruised up after 80-100 laps. Unforgiving.
God the sound is so good for a 4 cylinder! Love the fact there's no buttons on the steering wheel. The styling is fantastic as well. To bad the representative was kinda eh about the car you really brought it together jay!
Twenty years from now it will be an oddity and a total luxury to drive around in a non assisted non electric car. Not mad about it just a crazy time of change we live in.
I will NEVER be ok with self driving, park my car for me, electric artificial intelligence cars!!!
I doubt it. The cost is just too much for the average car purchaser. Not nearly enough for used market. Few people have the ability to charge overnight and I don't see the infrastructure for them.
@@MasterMalrubius Not to mention, batteries produce 5X more CO2 than a gas car produces per year. Check the World of Economic Forum article…
As someone who works in sales and also loves Alfa, this Larry dude makes me want to cry.
In college, I had a beater ‘59 Alfa Romeo Guilietta, when it was about 10 years old. Wonderful, Italian arms out driving position, 1300 cc, dual overhead cams, and setting up the suspension for sharp turns. But my favorite memory was the sound of the exhaust - nothing like it.
The commenters on this channel, are a tough crowd, quickly judging and crushing presenters on the show. He wasn't that terrible, though usually a marketing or sales person talks more. Jay was certainly doing more explaining.
People should cut the guy some lack, imagine how nerve racking it must be on film for such a large audience
He WAS that terrible! He had no passion or enthusiasm for Alfas. My first car was an Alfa Romeo back in the 1960’s . They get into your blood. That guy is obviously the living dead with no blood left.
@@killerhertzmercedes I agree with cutting the guy some slack. But also, I don't think he was nervous, and if he was, he shouldn't work in this job. I do sales presentations and don't get nervous, but prefer to let the product speak for itself.
@@mikedx2706 Surely you have a point, but it's subjective as well. When a guest from a car company is overly animated, I sometimes find it annoying that he's trying to hard to sell, instead of just showing off the car. It's been an ongoing topic on this channel for a long time. I wonder if he didn't want to ride with Jay, or Jay preferred to drive without him.
@@wyskass861 in my opinion, the President of a company needs to be its most enthusiastic promoter. This guy acts like someone told to go out to California and let a guy out there drive the Alfa 4C for some free press coverage because “we don’t have anyone else” available to show the car. He’s the freakin’ President of the company, not some Summer intern!
I once saw an 8c on the road in the same color. They are truly beautiful. Video doesnt make them justice. 🤗
I sit here with tears in my eyes looking at this. I love my Zoe 916 Spider but this is a fantastic car that I could fall in love with as well. I wish we had proper Alfa Romeo distribution in the UK.
Larry missed his calling... as an undertaker.
There is a rumour that Larry is playing the part of Lurch in a local production
Hey Mr Lenno, you should do a special on the Alfa Romeo Busso Engine...
He should. I own one. Best sounding V6 I've owned sofar.
@@GTfour01 i have a 3.0 V6 Busso Engine and gearbox (Italian spec) from my crashed 164
@@NoMoreMrNiceGuy223 I daily drive a 156SW with a 2.5 Busso and free breathing intake. Makes me smile everyday.
Shame your 164 crashed!
🙌🏻👌🏻
Shame the USA never got the Alfa Giulietta hatchback with the same 4C 1.75 L 1750 TBi turbocharged I4 engine we get in Europe. Practicality and performance.
Or the older models with the 2.5 V6 engine .. very expensive but crazy good :-)
@@WimvdBrink Or the Busso 3.0 and 3.2 V6
I'm guessing Larry was overseeing that project for the USA market too...
@@bopat85 Did they interview Larry before they gave him the job, he's supposed to be marketing Alfa products in North America and he has all the charisma and enthusiasm of a wet flannel.
I just found it curious that Jay had to practically pry information from the guy who should be the standard bearer for the brand in N.A.. Could have perhaps strapped Larry to a chair and shined an arc light on his head, forcing him to reluctantly share more information about the car and its development.
As one said: There's no other manufacturer evokes as much love and frustration at the same time as Alfa Romeo. They are good cars. I feel lucky to own one.
Damn Larry, you couldn't contain your excitement right?
I love that he decided to keep this going and restarted it. I absolutely love this channel
Eh?
Did he stop? When?
Restart?
It’s something between me and someone else that you wouldn’t understand
All those awkward silences with Larry makes me think he's never driven an Alfa Romeo.
I worked near Jay's shop. I met Jay while he was on the side of the road on his cell. He shook hands w everyone that swarmed around him. Every time I saw a rare vehicle passing by I knew it was Jay.
Was there something wrong with Larry?
Jay: what can you tell me about this car?
Larry: huh huh it has 4 wheels… they round… classic round… huh…
Please companies, don’t sent your higher ups…. Or at least bring the hands on guy… the little guy that knows everything…
The color is freaking beautiful
Half expected Zeus and Apollo to charge in and chase Jay out the door as he drove away. If you know, you know.
Awesome reference!!!
That Alfa rep was about as exciting as plain white bread toast. That being said, it's always good to see some truly unique and rare cars especially here in California.
I love small sports cars that have good leg and head room. Exactly why I didn't buy a Honda S2000 years ago.
Good video Jay! Thank you!
What a baby super car, iconic manufacturer. Now picture it in that color green Montreal❣️🤯
If I were the head of a car company's North American division and hanging out with Jay in his garage, I'd be a whole lot more enthusiastic.
Amazing power to horsepower ratio on that. Thanks Larry!
One of the most beautiful cars ever made
Larry's boss- "YOU'RE GOING TO THE JAY LENO SHOW LARRY, AND YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE FUN!"
Larry- brewing in anger as he storms out of the boss's office.
Honestly didn't realize they were still making these. I figure they'd killed it off by 2017 at the latest.
no they dont make it, it was finished 1 or 2 years ago
I own a 2015 4C coupe and absolutely love it. It a great car to take out into the countryside and experience the fun of driving. It wouldn't be good as a daily driver though. Not that it's not reliable, it is, just not practical for trips to the store or commuting in stop and go bumper to bumper traffic. Larry's "leadership" goes a long way towards explaining why Alfa is having a hard time selling modern, reliable, beautiful, high performance, reasonably priced cars in the U.S. market. For cryin' out loud, dump that walking corpse and replace him with someone who loves cars.
Bravo!
simply one of the most beautiful cars ever
Larry was left out of the joy ride. Would love to see the unedited version where Jay slaps him around to WAKE UP!
Mr Leno , please do an episode on the new Alfa Romeo Guilia Quadrifoglio.
Yess
at least the 4c looks good, the QV looks goofy
I am in love with that red color and have been since I first saw the 8c years ago on TopG
Man just jumps in, no words. And takes off. What a boss
Larry was confused right out of the gate when Jay had to school him about the color.