Alfa 4C

mazdeuce wrote: It would bug me if an extra Vigo was in the car every day.

I am a terrible carpool partner. I like to talk about politics and listen to remixed video game music/chiptunes. AND i just RUIN the performance of small cars.

I think anyone who buys one of these 4Cs better get used to being asked for rides, though!

Aw, another car moves down the bucket list to make room for this one at the top.

Is it bad to want one?

wlkelley3 wrote: Aw, another car moves down the bucket list to make room for this one at the top. Is it bad to want one?

Only if you buy one and don't let me drive it.

Why is it only the Italians can still build good looking cars?

mad_machine wrote: Why is it only the Italians can still build good looking cars?

Uh! OH! Now you've done it. In about 3-2-1 someone is going to post a picture of their first car which was a 1980's turd and call it one of the most beautiful cars of all time.

carguy123 wrote:

mad_machine wrote: Why is it only the Italians can still build good looking cars?

Uh! OH! Now you've done it. In about 3-2-1 someone is going to post a picture of their first car which was a 1980's turd and call it one of the most beautiful cars of all time.

Had to oblige you!

For serious though, I love the 4C. It's gorgeous in a poster-on-the-wall way. I do hate the bugeyed production headlights, but hopefully we can get the concept car's versions as an option. I, too, am skeptical of the extra 200Ls for the US. Not like it matters though, I can't afford it now, or in 2015 when it finally shows up.

Frankly, I preferred the Alfa 8C.

But that's probably because I drive one of these:

The 4C does look a lot more Lotusish (is that a word? Bet its hard to say 3 times fast if you've been drinking!)

You know, in retrospect that's an obvious styling comparison, but my brain never would have put those two next to each other on its own and i'm fine with that.

yes, but the pontiac winds up being a lot less pleasing to the eye than the 8C. Not all it's curves and angles work to produce a harmonious whole

Neither Chris Harris nor Evo have liked the 4C all that much. They say the engine is thrashy and unpleasant and that the steering feel is unpredictably odd - heavy at one moment and light at the next - which is odd since it's unassisted. Their conclusion is that it's not really fully cooked yet.

I like the specs, but the styling doesn't seem to do it for me. Maybe when there are more photos from other angles.

dbgrubbs wrote: Alfa is now saying 2nd quarter of next year for the US. Yet another delay.

Haven't they been saying some variation of that since 1995?

Honestly... I can see myself buying this. It's a car that I'd keep forever as it is so unique. I love the styling, and the power is just right for the weight... and becausetubro, more power should be readily available.

I like the formula, sounds a lot like the wife's mr2 only 55 grand and prettier. Anything less than 2500lbs is cool in my book, especially if I can gut it and shave another 400lbs as well as see more of the carbon chassis. This car is full of potential.

mad_machine wrote: yes, but the pontiac winds up being a lot less pleasing to the eye than the 8C. Not all it's curves and angles work to produce a harmonious whole

At just under 10X the price of a Solstice, I would expect the Alfa to do everything better including pleasing the eyes!

Unfortunately the 4C doesn't please my eyes as much as the 8C coupe does. Nice little car though.

I like the Saturn/Opel better than the Pontiac.

I like the Alfa better than both.

Travis_K wrote:

dbgrubbs wrote: Alfa is now saying 2nd quarter of next year for the US. Yet another delay.

Haven't they been saying some variation of that since 1995?

But now they have Fiat dealers all over the country to sell though.

Adrian_Thompson wrote:

Travis_K wrote:

dbgrubbs wrote: Alfa is now saying 2nd quarter of next year for the US. Yet another delay.

Haven't they been saying some variation of that since 1995?

But now they have Fiat dealers all over the country to sell though.

Except they announced they are selling thru Maserati dealerships because Alfa is run by a berkeleyhead.

Evo did a road test of one in their last issue and it sounded like they liked it, but its steering (unassisted) wasn't great and they weren't in love with the engine. Their car of the year video has the same message, but god do I want one.

HiTempguy wrote: Honestly... I can see myself buying this.

Me either, I'm poor.

https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/driving-the-2015-alfa-romeo-4c--is-it-really-as-good-as-it-looks-134548168.html

Hmmm after listening to his review... maybe buy 2 FR-S????

Bosch's building is right next to where I work so I see it on a weekly bassis. They must be apart of some aspect of calibration because I see it driving around the area alot and it looks/sounds pretty amazing.

oldeskewltoy wrote: https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/driving-the-2015-alfa-romeo-4c--is-it-really-as-good-as-it-looks-134548168.html Hmmm after listening to his review... maybe buy 2 FR-S????

The review makes me want it even more.