F Type or 4C?

[Thomson-yiz4l]

Can't make up my mind but the F Type is slightly ahead, what do you think?

[Billiam]

I can only offer an opinion since i have not driven either but i have considered a 4C myself.. Personal biased opinion, its Italian.. and so will never be as 'good' as many competitors in the market but i promise you it will feel more special than any of them

It will have a tonne of advantages as well, such as only being a 1.7 turbo its gonna be peanuts to run if your used to a big brute and so tax etc will also be a bit more forgiving. I only have a couple of 90s/00s Alfa V6s but i absolutely love them, i would say check around for a reputable specialist as local as possible first.. Maybe even find a showroom that has one and pay them a visit

Whats your thinking at the moment, where do you stand on pros/cons ?? And what have you currently or previously driven ? Also what is it going to be used for as i cant help but feel its going to be a PITA to get in and out of ! You might be fine with it but some passengers may not appreciate the struggle lol

[JACK6284]

I have driven both. I drove the F type "R" near Le Mans last year and it's a nice car. It makes a good noise and the flappy paddles are fixed on the driving column and not the steering wheel. It was fast and floaty with good brakes and felt like I was in my lounge.

If you have driven a Lotus Elise/Exige then the 4c is similar but not the same. You have to like driving as it consumes your thoughts focuses your brain.

So, I summary one is for old farts and depreciates like a greek villa and the other is for enthusiastic drivers to enjoy. I have a brand new black Alfa 4c in my garage ;_)

[stephen300o]

Very different cars.

Sex or bacon?

[Plipton]

Neither... you want one of these instead.....



Oh... you already have one

[Billiam]

JACK6284 said:

I have driven both.

So, In summary one is for old farts and depreciates like a greek villa and the other is for enthusiastic drivers to enjoy. I have a brand new black Alfa 4c in my garage ;_)

Black.. good choice of colour All my Alfas are black but that is on a different level, I bet it looks amazing !! I still want to add a 60s rosso red spider to the collection but i have to ask how is it ?? (without hijacking thread too much sorry!) Iv read about revs trick and people claiming a sub 4s 0-62 and nothing but good things from owners. I have to say it will be interesting to monitor depreciation with the 4C as it is one of my reservations plus i would have to sell my TVR to buy and i just dont think im quite ready to give that up, although one upside being the 4C might ensure i live to see 30 lol..

Plipton said:

Neither... you want one of these instead.....


Oh... you already have one

Loving the Zoe Yellow Spider !! Have a black GTV.. But can only imagine that V6 with an open top and a tunnel from 5-7k revs.. joygasm !

Edited by Billiam on Thursday 4th June 22:27

[limpsfield]

stephen300o said:

Very different cars.

Sex or bacon?

That is a great line

[Thomson-yiz4l]

limpsfield said:

That is a great line

Sex wins every time

[Quickmoose]

Jag for looks, comfort, quality,
Alfa for special-ness, engagement and go.

a draw on noise.

Personally I'm looks obsessed, and the F-Type is damn near perfect, but in the end I prefer the road less travelled and reckon the F type will be a more common sight.

Alfa for me please.
Mettalic red, cream interior
thank you.

[DeltonaS]

Quickmoose said:

Jag for looks, comfort, quality,
Alfa for special-ness, engagement and go.

a draw on noise.

Personally I'm looks obsessed, and the F-Type is damn near perfect, but in the end I prefer the road less travelled and reckon the F type will be a more common sight.

Alfa for me please.
Mettalic red, cream interior
thank you.

What's the deal with Britain and cream interiors ?? when the rest of Europe is more Cuoio than Cream....

And by the way; a cream interior is not available on the 4C.

For me:
Jag for noise, comfort, quality;
Alfa for looks, weight, special-ness, engagement and go.

Alfa it is.

[Quickmoose]

Its a smallish cabin I'd like an airier feeling...
black ain't doing it for me
The beige's, tans and browns....not this time.
Grey is grey
and red would clash

...and I'll take it to be re-trimmed thanks very much