My Black 4C

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Just arrived at the dealer. Will collect in Sept on new plate.

Anyone know just how many of these are in the country?

Thanks

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donaircooleone said:

I'm guessing not many, saw a black one under cover at a dealers though!

Newcastle ?

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errek72 said:

Congrats! Pictures or it didn't happen

im in france. car is in newcastle. dont collect till sept. dealer sent me this snap.

see below

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errek72 said:

Niceness! Give us some more when you collect her.
Funny how the lighting on that pic almost cancels out the mesh in the front.

Have you driven one before buying? I ask to estimate how big the shock will be when you will be hearing that engine suck in air, bwaaarp between shifts and pop while the tc cuts in

the car isnt for me its for my old man. I have a lotus background (currently have an exige v6) so noise or having to slow for a speed hump dont put me off .... really looking forward to having a go.

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Ok picked it up.... better than i thought. Review soon...

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for what its worth i'm probably the only lotus (exige v6) and 4c owner (of sorts) and having driven both (the 4c on the road only) i would say that they feel about as stiff as each other, the 4c is probably a little more compliant over bumpy stuff going v quickly. you can go v quickly indeed in the 4c but you dont know what the front end is up to and rely on mechanical grip 100pc.... when it gives you find out after its happened.

my v6s isn't the Cup car and has unbelievable road manners for what it is. on track its too soft for me and its ultimate pace (yes they really are gt3 v2 quick) but its a 75/25 in favour of road use so thats fine by me. the 4c really is a damn fine 1st attempt, its under rated. deeply impressed with the finish and its performance from a 1.7l and quick dsg. the styling package is first class as are the ergonomics and the detailing (carbon tub, pedals etc...)....

as said, its not a lotus but for the money its cheap imho. great car for road use for people that haven't been contaminated by lotus' perfect steering and weight and that consider latest gen M4 or MB AMG steering good. ie almost everyone!

i can understand the hacks preferring an elise over the 4c because of its perfect steering and feel but to most people the upsides of the 4c easily make up for it.

conclusion, if you haven't driven the lotus go buy a 4c, you wont look back.... as for me i'm a lotus man through and through so i cant live without that steering feel (tried everything from Stuttgart) and don't like small capacity engines but the 4c drives like a big capacity lightweight sports car. its a real acheivement which should be celebrated in a world of dull VAG euroboxes (even the sportscars - ie gheymans).

can you imagine a sorted 4c stradale ? what a wonder that would be

Edited by bobo on Wednesday 17th September 16:08

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m5touringv10 said:

I've seen many reviews for the 4c some complain they expected more steering feel and were disappointed others claim it's great.
I guess your comments explain why that is. Not as good as the best but better than the majority!

Do you plan to keep the 4c?

Edited by m5touringv10 on Thursday 18th September 23:23

Absolutely .... its for my dad and he loves it !!!!!! Infact he put a deposit on the 4c spyder.

Edited by bobo on Friday 19th September 20:56

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errek72 said:

Agree with most of what you wrote bobo. In my market the Exige would have been 25k Euro's dearer, and taxed heavier, which tipped the scales towards 4C for me.

The 4c is so good i wouldnt worry. As i said elsewhere the v6 is worth more than the sum of its parts and the best in show because its been honed for so long with real power now. The 4c is simply put , damn cheap for what you get!!!! A real premium product. Its a fantastic car.... a real success imho.

The steering is fine as long as u dont compare it to a lotus. Same can be said for the cayman frankly ... big deal!!