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New 914 (not), Alfa Romeo 4C |
Millerwelds |
May 3 2016, 03:15 PM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
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) |
Millerwelds |
May 3 2016, 03:16 PM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
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Millerwelds |
May 3 2016, 03:16 PM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
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matthepcat |
May 3 2016, 03:26 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
I like it. I would daily drive it.
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Steve |
May 3 2016, 03:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,570 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
There at Cars & Coffee in Aliso Viejo every Saturday
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rick 918-S |
May 3 2016, 04:01 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Love that car, hate the wheels. I would drive the hell out of it!
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Mark Henry |
May 3 2016, 04:54 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
What's with the front plate? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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wndsnd |
May 3 2016, 05:01 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Sexy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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Elliot Cannon |
May 3 2016, 05:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
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) |
mepstein |
May 3 2016, 05:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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Cairo94507 |
May 3 2016, 09:12 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,723 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I agree - love the car and absolutely hate the wheels. They would have to be the first modification.
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SKL1 |
May 3 2016, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,597 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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!! |
Tom_T |
May 3 2016, 10:00 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
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)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
rick 918-S |
May 4 2016, 07:05 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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) |
rick 918-S |
May 4 2016, 07:05 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
JOEPROPER |
May 4 2016, 07:09 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
Nice car. Looks like it needs bigger brakes... Don't like the wheels either.
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RoadGlue |
May 4 2016, 12:32 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
tomrev |
May 4 2016, 01:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
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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rhodyguy |
May 4 2016, 01:41 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,071 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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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jvmarino |
May 4 2016, 02:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 22-March 09 From: Baltimore Member No.: 10,188 Region Association: None |
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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