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zeeder · 12-27-2017, 04:05 PM

I, too, think it looks awesome. Though, it's sad to hear that I would, likely, not fit in it considering I'm 6'1 and north of 300lbs.

Jordo! · 12-28-2017, 09:23 PM

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I, too, think it looks awesome. Though, it's sad to hear that I would, likely, not fit in it considering I'm 6'1 and north of 300lbs.

Take one for a test drive and see what you think -- I think it's a bit bigger than a MX-5. It's probably in the 86 range or maybe just a hair snugger. Low. but wide as a boat.

Finally took it for a spin in dynamic and race mode -- these allow you to see the psi (1.5 bars max!) oil temp, and in race mode G force in turns.

Oh... it's a fun little car

Every drive, no matter how prosaic, and you are a human-car hybrid. It just commands all of your attention to the act of driving.

This is the most intuitive and engaging vehicle I have ever had the luck to sit in, let alone own.

Zoren 370 · 12-28-2017, 09:48 PM

How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?

Jordo! · 12-29-2017, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?

Not sure yet, and it looks like it recommends 4K.

By the way, despite all the fancy Alfa stuff, keep in mind that Mopar oils and fluids are recommended. Think of the 4C as a really snazzy Dodge Dart

Rusty · 12-29-2017, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Not sure yet, and it looks like it recommends 4K.

By the way, despite all the fancy Alfa stuff, keep in mind that Mopar oils and fluids are recommended. Think of the 4C as a really snazzy Dodge Dart

It's part of the Mopar family now. Just like Ferrari. Waiting to see a 488 a long side a Ram 2500 in the showroom.

Jordo! · 12-30-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?

Just discovered: Apparently the ECU monitors driving habits, and asks for an oil change when it wants it

The OCI is a calculated value based on empirical data recorded by the ECU.

Or whenever I feel like it...

Zoren 370 · 12-30-2017, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Just discovered: Apparently the ECU monitors driving habits, and asks for an oil change when it wants it

The OCI is a calculated value based on empirical data recorded by the ECU.

Or whenever I feel like it...

Pretty much like the C7 Corvette after driving it to the dragon in NC my oil change meter drastically went down, had to make me change it 3.3k miles for $100 of 10 quarts of oil. Not bad.

For Porsche Cayman asked the dealer how much oil change its $300 one or 2x a year depending on how often and hard you drive. Yayks!!! $300

Jordo! · 12-30-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Pretty much like the C7 Corvette after driving it to the dragon in NC my oil change meter drastically went down, had to make me change it 3.3k miles for $100 of 10 quarts of oil. Not bad.

For Porsche Cayman asked the dealer how much oil change its $300 one or 2x a year depending on how often and hard you drive. Yayks!!! $300

I think if I keep the mileage on it low enough, I may get away with no oil change for up to a year.

It seems strange to me somehow that the car will tell me when it needs fresh oil, but if this is becoming increasingly common in modern performance cars, I'll just go with it.

Fluids aside, a 12K and 36K, every nut and bolt is supposed to be checked and re-tightened, which apparently is not cheap and a knuckle-busting full day's work as a DIY.

I think you have to take the rear wheel off to access the air filter... I think I'll just find an Alfa dealership around me who can assist.

Rusty · 12-30-2017, 01:32 PM

My '08 Dodge Ram will tell me that I need an oil change before my mileage is up. The ECU takes in your driving habits, miles, speed, engine load to determine when to change the oil. When the message flashes on my odometer. For me to clear it. I turn the key on, but not to start. Press down on the gas pedal 3 times. Turn the key off. All done.

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