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> New 914 (not), Alfa Romeo 4C
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post May 3 2016, 03:15 PM
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As seen in my office parking lot today. No I do not work at the Mongolian BBQ. I work upstairs so I get to smell it all day.....

Cool car. First time I have seen one in the flesh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post May 3 2016, 03:16 PM
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post May 3 2016, 03:26 PM
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I like it. I would daily drive it.
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post May 3 2016, 03:35 PM
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post May 3 2016, 04:01 PM
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Love that car, hate the wheels. I would drive the hell out of it!
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post May 3 2016, 04:54 PM
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post May 3 2016, 05:01 PM
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post May 3 2016, 05:14 PM
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Love that car, hate the wheels. I would drive the hell out of it!


Those wheels look like horse shoes welded together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post May 3 2016, 05:26 PM
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One of our customers has the first one in Delaware. He has his shop walking distance from ours. It's a fun car


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post May 3 2016, 09:12 PM
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I agree - love the car and absolutely hate the wheels. They would have to be the first modification.
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post May 3 2016, 09:19 PM
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It's basically a new Elise without a stick... had an Elise and loved it. Should have kept it. THAT was a new 914!!
The Alfa is neat but IMHO needs 3 pedals!!
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post May 3 2016, 10:00 PM
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The Alfa is THE reason why Porsche should be building a smaller, lighter & more nimble sub-Boxster "914 Redux" - instead of "badge engineering" the Boxster with 718! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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post May 4 2016, 07:05 AM
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It's basically a new Elise without a stick... had an Elise and loved it. Should have kept it. THAT was a new 914!!
The Alfa is neat but IMHO needs 3 pedals!!


What the!!!! Auto? What a letdown... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Fugly wheels and an auto trans... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post May 4 2016, 07:05 AM
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The Alfa is THE reason why Porsche should be building a smaller, lighter & more nimble sub-Boxster "914 Redux" - instead of "badge engineering" the Boxster with 718! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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post May 4 2016, 07:09 AM
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Nice car. Looks like it needs bigger brakes... Don't like the wheels either.
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post May 4 2016, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ May 4 2016, 06:05 AM) *

What the!!!! Auto? What a letdown... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Fugly wheels and an auto trans... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)


Yeah, automatic 3-speed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

No, it's a great gearbox, but has flappy paddles instead of a shift lever.

6-speed TCT (FPT C635) Dual Dry Clutch Transmission

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_4C
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post May 4 2016, 01:01 PM
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Very cool car, but too bad the US version is over weight. Close to the Elise for cool factor, but my Elise is 1980lbs, with 265HP, and wonderful gear ratio spacing.
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post May 4 2016, 01:41 PM
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IIRC the top is like the one on the Elise. On or you leave it at home for top off driving. No in car storage. Impractical for distance driving.
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post May 4 2016, 02:23 PM
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As already mentioned, the gearbox is a dual clutch paddle shift unit, not an automatic.

The 4C has a fixed roof. The 4C Spider has a folding targa top that can be stowed in the trunk.

I personally love the wheels, as they are very open looking and tie into the past wheel designs used on Alfas in the last 20 years. In the end it is all a matter of individual taste. The car is supposed to be a hoot to drive, but will wear most people out on a long drive.
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