Am I Crazy

imduder · 03-03-2017, 06:23 PM

Thinking about trading my F82 for a 4C spider. Am I crazy? I should add that I have an MDX I can drive when needed.

shoei · 03-03-2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by imduder

Thinking about trading my F82 for a 4C spider. Am I crazy? I should add that I have an MDX I can drive when needed.

Yes...

Super Spartan · 03-03-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by imduder

Thinking about trading my F82 for a 4C spider. Am I crazy? I should add that I have an MDX I can drive when needed.

yes

please go back to sanity

3_Pedals · 03-03-2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by imduder

Thinking about trading my F82 for a 4C spider. Am I crazy? I should add that I have an MDX I can drive when needed.

Have you considered a Lotus Evora?

Ian1973 · 03-03-2017, 07:23 PM

Well it will be slower, more uncomfortable, louder, more cramped, more unreliable and more issues with fit and finish. But I'm sure it would be a blast to drive and certainly more road presence, if you want that kind of attention.

But go for it, I would like to see Alfa succeed and sink more into their quality control department.

KevinM · 03-03-2017, 08:05 PM

Yes. But I have to admit they look great.

x.shell · 03-03-2017, 08:38 PM

I've seen several 4Cs around here; some of them up close. The fit between panels are so off, it's embarrassing.

AustinTrkJunkie · 03-03-2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by imduder

Am I crazy?

Well, can't speak directly, but mods deleted a post I made about Lemon-ing my F80

So maybe there is a form of thought-policing going on

Does BMW own these forums?

HMMMMM

RickFLM4 · 03-03-2017, 09:19 PM

I hope your small enough to fit in one if you go down that path. The MDX will be your DD and 4C will be a toy.

BMWjunkie · 03-03-2017, 09:34 PM

Crazy...maybe. But it's your money and life. If it isn't a daily driver do what makes you happy!

nathanm4 · 03-03-2017, 09:41 PM

You are not crazy. I would do it immediately if I were you.

The sound of M4's I6 bores me every time I drive the car. I had a MPE too. But mustang GT is louder, and that pisses me off.

4C is beautiful.

Lee808 · 03-03-2017, 09:49 PM

The 4C is...very different from an F8X. If you are okay with losing a bunch of creature comforts and want a more raw experience, then go for it.

imduder · 03-03-2017, 11:04 PM

Thanks everyone for the input. I was at the Alfa dealer today. They had sat on a yellow spider for a while and were offering $21k off the $79k sticker. The deal was too tempting to turn down. The BMW is the better car -- but the Alfa has pulled at my heart since it was a prototype.

jesm · 03-04-2017, 07:26 AM

Congrats on the move!!! I thought about it as well....one of the BEST looking cars on the road...not a daily driver though....love this car....driving it was amazing....
JESM.

imduder · 05-25-2017, 09:15 AM

Thought I would give a quick update. As indicated above, I switched for the 4C. I wouldn't go back. The M4 was better in many ways. It certainly was far more comfortable and refined. I really liked the M4. But, I'm in love with the 4C.

If anyone cares, I'm happy to try and do a more detailed comparison.

jesm · 05-25-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by imduder

Thought I would give a quick update. As indicated above, I switched for the 4C. I wouldn't go back. The M4 was better in many ways. It certainly was far more comfortable and refined. I really liked the M4. But, I'm in love with the 4C.

If anyone cares, I'm happy to try and do a more detailed comparison.

Please do review and pics!!

JESM.

mkoesel · 05-25-2017, 09:30 AM

I am always happy to read about folks who come to the realization that they are probably in a position where they can live with a sports car on a "day to day" basis, test the waters, and end up loving it.

RickFLM4 · 05-25-2017, 10:05 AM

I also think a review / comparison would be a good read. Maybe even one now and another 6-12 mos. later.

JibSTir13 · 05-25-2017, 11:35 AM

Post some photos of your 4C mang!

DS_BMW · 05-26-2017, 03:00 AM

I would locate a exige 240 instead

M3 n X5M · 05-27-2017, 04:39 PM

I looked at a 4C today. That is a modern day 308 GTS made in carbon fiber and a 4 banger. But wow, staying a while the car grew on me. I did not test it since I am trying to stay put with my 08 M3. Recently I test drove the M4 ZCP and it was awesome. And yet my 08 M3 manual still has all that soul and endless revs.

I am posting here as I am projecting which I would pick -- a 4C or an M4. And yes these are entirely different cars.

The 4C is almost too much. The M4 is understated and probably can outperform the 4C in the real world on most fronts, including speed and practicality.

nicknaz · 05-28-2017, 03:09 PM

OP, yes please post an update.

Especially interested on comparisons with 981.2 cayman s and Elise

03-03-2017, 06:23 PM	#1
imduder New Member 17 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Am I Crazy - 4C Thinking about trading my F82 for a 4C spider. Am I crazy? I should add that I have an MDX I can drive when needed.
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Ian1973 Colonel 736 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlton, NY iTrader: (0)	Well it will be slower, more uncomfortable, louder, more cramped, more unreliable and more issues with fit and finish. But I'm sure it would be a blast to drive and certainly more road presence, if you want that kind of attention. But go for it, I would like to see Alfa succeed and sink more into their quality control department.
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10968 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	I hope your small enough to fit in one if you go down that path. The MDX will be your DD and 4C will be a toy. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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nathanm4 Captain 683 Rep 738 Posts Drives: Aston Martin Vantage Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Salt Lake City, UT iTrader: (0)	You are not crazy. I would do it immediately if I were you. The sound of M4's I6 bores me every time I drive the car. I had a MPE too. But mustang GT is louder, and that pisses me off. 4C is beautiful. __________________
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Lee808 Out in the middle of the sea 231 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	The 4C is...very different from an F8X. If you are okay with losing a bunch of creature comforts and want a more raw experience, then go for it.
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03-03-2017, 11:04 PM	#13
imduder New Member 17 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for the input. I was at the Alfa dealer today. They had sat on a yellow spider for a while and were offering $21k off the $79k sticker. The deal was too tempting to turn down. The BMW is the better car -- but the Alfa has pulled at my heart since it was a prototype.
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03-04-2017, 07:26 AM	#14
jesm Second Lieutenant 208 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 911S 2018 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston iTrader: (11)	Alfa 4c Congrats on the move!!! I thought about it as well....one of the BEST looking cars on the road...not a daily driver though....love this car....driving it was amazing.... JESM.
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imduder New Member 17 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Thought I would give a quick update. As indicated above, I switched for the 4C. I wouldn't go back. The M4 was better in many ways. It certainly was far more comfortable and refined. I really liked the M4. But, I'm in love with the 4C. If anyone cares, I'm happy to try and do a more detailed comparison.
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mkoesel Moderator 7512 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	I am always happy to read about folks who come to the realization that they are probably in a position where they can live with a sports car on a "day to day" basis, test the waters, and end up loving it.
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10968 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	I also think a review / comparison would be a good read. Maybe even one now and another 6-12 mos. later. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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JibSTir13 Major 603 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: F80 / FJ Cruiser Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Post some photos of your 4C mang!
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05-26-2017, 03:00 AM	#20
DS_BMW Lieutenant Colonel 1602 Rep 1,765 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 comp, 22 M240 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lancaster PA iTrader: (1)	I would locate a exige 240 instead
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M3 n X5M Lieutenant 172 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 M, 2008 e90 M3 6 MT. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I looked at a 4C today. That is a modern day 308 GTS made in carbon fiber and a 4 banger. But wow, staying a while the car grew on me. I did not test it since I am trying to stay put with my 08 M3. Recently I test drove the M4 ZCP and it was awesome. And yet my 08 M3 manual still has all that soul and endless revs. I am posting here as I am projecting which I would pick -- a 4C or an M4. And yes these are entirely different cars. The 4C is almost too much. The M4 is understated and probably can outperform the 4C in the real world on most fronts, including speed and practicality.
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05-28-2017, 03:09 PM	#22
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	OP, yes please post an update. Especially interested on comparisons with 981.2 cayman s and Elise
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