Of course, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is a dream car for many an enthusiast, but it has its potential downsides as well. It's not always obvious what owning such a rare and expensive vehicle involves. Amongst some of the drawbacks that could be considered can be maintenance costs and practical considerations. There are some owners out there that might find the attention it attracts themselves a bit overwhelming, and others that might have a hard time with the practicality of a two seater sports car. But there's also the question of reliability — Alfa Romeo has a reputation. So, let’s take a look at what current and potential owners see as the biggest challenges of owning this Italian beauty in their garage.