Sell my Z for Alfa Romeo 4C?

sunkist350z · 01-02-2017, 02:12 PM

Man I love the 4c more videos and pictures I see of this car the more I want it. Being that it is not marked up anymore and its within range of 55k budget this is a no brainer budget exotic. Nissan is being to slow with the info on the z35 if there will be, and the bad news of mazda rx9 being axed has brought the alfa 4c into the picture. Don't get me wrong I love my Z but this 4c is pure sex on wheels back to basic sports car like the mazda FD3s was. I hate that they don't make a manual but I think I can live with that being how awesome this car is.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-02-2017, 06:17 PM

If you don't need a trunk AT ALL?

DO IT!!!!!

ChaseZ · 01-02-2017, 06:33 PM

Personally I don't wish to carry a murse, but personal preference prevails so whatever you're comfortable with it what you should do.

Howrver, for the record, Alfa Romeo is not any more of an exotic than fiat is.

sunkist350z · 01-02-2017, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If you don't need a trunk AT ALL?

DO IT!!!!!

No I don't need a trunk lol I have a infiniti i35 DD.

https://www.alfaromeousa.com/cars/alfa-romeo-4c-coupe

gomer_110 · 01-02-2017, 08:25 PM

Just be warned the 4C's are expensive and slow to repair due to the carbon fiber tub.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-02-2017, 09:30 PM

Ferrari is designing & tuning those engines in Alfa. They're not electronically controlled cars. They are designed for REAL drivers.

Sticking with some basic facts.

No power hydraulic rack and pinion Heavenly steering.

2400lbs

Ferrari sourced DCT.

MID ENGINE platform.

No computer controls. 186mph top speed with manual.

Exotic car ride height and COG.

Just make sure you have a small stash of cash in case you have to make an extensive repair.

It may not he exotic. But not even a Porsche Cayman could come close to that driving experience.

cigarclifford · 01-02-2017, 09:34 PM

Zero - 60 mph ?

sunkist350z · 01-02-2017, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Zero - 60 mph ?

4.1

cigarclifford · 01-02-2017, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunkist350z

4.1

That's moving

Zbrah · 01-02-2017, 09:47 PM

If it's your second or third car I say do it! But like others have mentioned make sure you have enough cash on the side line for repairs and maintenance. Not sure how good the warranty on these things are, maybe considering a lease option and dump it before warranty runs out?

gomer_110 · 01-02-2017, 10:49 PM

Video of a local guy I know lapping at Mid-Ohio in his 4C during a HPDE.

sunkist350z · 01-02-2017, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Video of a local guy I know lapping at Mid-Ohio in his 4C during a HPDE.

Great video thanks..love the over take on the last lap over the mustang.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-02-2017, 11:55 PM

What the Alfa and the Z have in common is.... So called "enthusiasts" usually don't get it when they're out and being sold. When they're gone, people realize what's missing in current cars and realized those cars they mocked in the past were actually the driving experience they were looking for. Look at old mustang vs Z threads on here and you'll see what I mean. There was a time this was more of a mustang forum than a Z forum. Advertising and the need to feel more Americana made people shun the Z with the quickness and run to a mustang. While the mustang was a faster car. It can't hold a candle to the Z driving experience. Now at the end of the cycle. Reviewers are finally saying it is a good car, just dated. But 4 or 5 years ago. They were all hating the Z until Carlos Lago decided to NOT join the auto-propagandist status quo media and give his REAL OPINION. Because he's so respected. The Joneses followed by being more positive and altering the 4 years of trash talk that followed an isolated incident during a corporate(car) & driver test. They blamed the accident on Z brakes. I believe they fvcked up and blamed the car. Because of that article and mind control style writing. The Z became hated. So don't let the hype sway your soul.

Carlos Lagos review.
https://youtu.be/vo7MoX_Fuds

Jordo! · 01-03-2017, 12:45 AM

I was (am?) seriously considering the 4c in lieu of the next Z. If you are getting a gently used one, may ask the ball park on cost?

I'm also guessing they are tough to find, but maybe not? I'm still very, very interested in getting one... tell us more.

sunkist350z · 01-03-2017, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

I was (am?) seriously considering the 4c in lieu of the next Z. If you are getting a gently used one, may ask the ball park on cost?

I'm also guessing they are tough to find, but maybe not? I'm still very, very interested in getting one... tell us more.

I highly doubt I will find a used one but I will test drive before final decision.

01-02-2017, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	Sell my Z for Alfa Romeo 4C? Man I love the 4c more videos and pictures I see of this car the more I want it. Being that it is not marked up anymore and its within range of 55k budget this is a no brainer budget exotic. Nissan is being to slow with the info on the z35 if there will be, and the bad news of mazda rx9 being axed has brought the alfa 4c into the picture. Don't get me wrong I love my Z but this 4c is pure sex on wheels back to basic sports car like the mazda FD3s was. I hate that they don't make a manual but I think I can live with that being how awesome this car is.

01-02-2017, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	If you don't need a trunk AT ALL? DO IT!!!!! sunkist350z likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

01-02-2017, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	Personally I don't wish to carry a murse, but personal preference prevails so whatever you're comfortable with it what you should do. Howrver, for the record, Alfa Romeo is not any more of an exotic than fiat is. ZoomZ likes this.

01-02-2017, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Just be warned the 4C's are expensive and slow to repair due to the carbon fiber tub. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

01-02-2017, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Ferrari is designing & tuning those engines in Alfa. They're not electronically controlled cars. They are designed for REAL drivers. Sticking with some basic facts. No power hydraulic rack and pinion Heavenly steering. 2400lbs Ferrari sourced DCT. MID ENGINE platform. No computer controls. 186mph top speed with manual. Exotic car ride height and COG. Just make sure you have a small stash of cash in case you have to make an extensive repair. It may not he exotic. But not even a Porsche Cayman could come close to that driving experience. sunkist350z, cigarclifford and NISMO IX like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

01-02-2017, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Zero - 60 mph ? __________________ -Clifford

01-02-2017, 09:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	If it's your second or third car I say do it! But like others have mentioned make sure you have enough cash on the side line for repairs and maintenance. Not sure how good the warranty on these things are, maybe considering a lease option and dump it before warranty runs out? cigarclifford likes this. __________________

01-02-2017, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Video of a local guy I know lapping at Mid-Ohio in his 4C during a HPDE. sunkist350z, ltullos, cv129 and 5 others like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

01-02-2017, 11:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	What the Alfa and the Z have in common is.... So called "enthusiasts" usually don't get it when they're out and being sold. When they're gone, people realize what's missing in current cars and realized those cars they mocked in the past were actually the driving experience they were looking for. Look at old mustang vs Z threads on here and you'll see what I mean. There was a time this was more of a mustang forum than a Z forum. Advertising and the need to feel more Americana made people shun the Z with the quickness and run to a mustang. While the mustang was a faster car. It can't hold a candle to the Z driving experience. Now at the end of the cycle. Reviewers are finally saying it is a good car, just dated. But 4 or 5 years ago. They were all hating the Z until Carlos Lago decided to NOT join the auto-propagandist status quo media and give his REAL OPINION. Because he's so respected. The Joneses followed by being more positive and altering the 4 years of trash talk that followed an isolated incident during a corporate(car) & driver test. They blamed the accident on Z brakes. I believe they fvcked up and blamed the car. Because of that article and mind control style writing. The Z became hated. So don't let the hype sway your soul. Carlos Lagos review. https://youtu.be/vo7MoX_Fuds Hotrodz, Wonka2581 and cigarclifford like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

01-03-2017, 12:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I was (am?) seriously considering the 4c in lieu of the next Z. If you are getting a gently used one, may ask the ball park on cost? I'm also guessing they are tough to find, but maybe not? I'm still very, very interested in getting one... tell us more. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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