Sell my M3 and get a Alfa Romeo 4C?

Revvvm3 · 07-19-2017, 08:45 PM

What do you guys think? Downgrading or upgrading?

So I?ve owned my E92 M3 for over a year now and have been contemplating the idea of trading it in and getting a 4C. After watching tons of reviews on the 4C it seems like a blast! My only concerns are: Will the car feel slower than my M? Will I miss the NA V8?

Reasons holding me back from from getting rid of my M3: Rod Bearings recently done. Suspension fully refreshed and upgraded (coilovers, bushings, camber plates, etc...). Fun around corners. Overall a very fun car to build, lots of aftermarket options. Still get complements on how attractive of a car it is. Reliable.

I?m just worried I?m gonna be one of the many people that get rid of their e92 m3?s and wish they never did!

TrAcK TRaP · 07-19-2017, 08:49 PM

Don't even wait single day..

Sephiroth · 07-19-2017, 09:56 PM

It's a totally different car. You are going to need a daily if you go this route.

Revvvm3 · 07-19-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

It's a totally different car. You are going to need a daily if you go this route.

Yup already got that category filled. Just looking for a fun car.

Not Sure · 07-20-2017, 09:03 AM

i've driven a 4C. super fun and agile. faster than you might think and great feedback through the wheel and chassis. but...it has many compromises you'll need to be sure you can live with. fairly poor fit and finish and interior quality, serious lack of amenities. rear visibility is a joke. v heavy steering at low speed. in the front, you sit so low that you're literally eye level with the rear bumper of every other car. no MT if that matters to you (although the auto/DCT/whatever is good). zero storage or practicality (the frunk doesn't even open!). and then there's that alpha reliability...

in the end i decided it's too much $$$ for a weekend toy.

SYT_Shadow · 07-20-2017, 02:28 PM

First I thought you were talking about the Quadrifoglio and was going to reply 'only if you don't want to actually drive your car as it'll be in the shop all day', but the 4C is a regular vehicle

It looks really good and must be fun, but it uses a completely regular turbosh!t engine which I think will be a large let down coming from a E9X M.

It seems like a more poorly built Cayman style car to me

BrewRifle · 07-20-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

It seems like a more poorly built Cayman style car to me

I'm in the same boat as you on this. I also think you'll get bored of it in comparison to the M3.

Revvvm3 · 07-20-2017, 04:18 PM

Thanks for all the replies guy. Looking like I'm going to be sticking to my M3

quiksi · 07-20-2017, 08:45 PM

not sure how it drives, but a 4C in a color similar to MW drove by me this morning and it was absolutely gorgeous

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Revvvm3 Second Lieutenant 170 Rep 216 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Sell my M3 and get a Alfa Romeo 4C? What do you guys think? Downgrading or upgrading? So I?ve owned my E92 M3 for over a year now and have been contemplating the idea of trading it in and getting a 4C. After watching tons of reviews on the 4C it seems like a blast! My only concerns are: Will the car feel slower than my M? Will I miss the NA V8? Reasons holding me back from from getting rid of my M3: Rod Bearings recently done. Suspension fully refreshed and upgraded (coilovers, bushings, camber plates, etc...). Fun around corners. Overall a very fun car to build, lots of aftermarket options. Still get complements on how attractive of a car it is. Reliable. I?m just worried I?m gonna be one of the many people that get rid of their e92 m3?s and wish they never did! __________________ Instagram: @m.ch.ael Current: Yas Marina Blue M4 Current : Mini Cooper S R56 Sold: E46 M3/E92 M3 KW \| Fall line \| Volk Racing \| Recaro \| Bayoptiks \| BM3 \| THOR \| IND \|
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TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Don't even wait single day..
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Sephiroth 4-6-8 234 Rep 990 Posts Drives: for the fun of it Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (1)	It's a totally different car. You are going to need a daily if you go this route. __________________ M3 E46 PY/Black S2000 AP2 GPW/Tan
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Not Sure Second Lieutenant 213 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Mich iTrader: (0)	i've driven a 4C. super fun and agile. faster than you might think and great feedback through the wheel and chassis. but...it has many compromises you'll need to be sure you can live with. fairly poor fit and finish and interior quality, serious lack of amenities. rear visibility is a joke. v heavy steering at low speed. in the front, you sit so low that you're literally eye level with the rear bumper of every other car. no MT if that matters to you (although the auto/DCT/whatever is good). zero storage or practicality (the frunk doesn't even open!). and then there's that alpha reliability... in the end i decided it's too much $$$ for a weekend toy.
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SYT_Shadow ///M Powered for Life 11480 Rep 10,328 Posts Drives: E90M/E92M/M4GTS/M4GT4/X5M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwich, CT iTrader: (2)	First I thought you were talking about the Quadrifoglio and was going to reply 'only if you don't want to actually drive your car as it'll be in the shop all day', but the 4C is a regular vehicle It looks really good and must be fun, but it uses a completely regular turbosh!t engine which I think will be a large let down coming from a E9X M. It seems like a more poorly built Cayman style car to me __________________ DIY: S65 Rod Bearings E9X PFC Z54 BBK on F8X BK harness bar + seats: fit 6 tires in an M3 do88 Cooling Goodies GTS Twins: GTMore project
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Revvvm3 Second Lieutenant 170 Rep 216 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all the replies guy. Looking like I'm going to be sticking to my M3 __________________ Instagram: @m.ch.ael Current: Yas Marina Blue M4 Current : Mini Cooper S R56 Sold: E46 M3/E92 M3 KW \| Fall line \| Volk Racing \| Recaro \| Bayoptiks \| BM3 \| THOR \| IND \|
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quiksi Captain 75 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	not sure how it drives, but a 4C in a color similar to MW drove by me this morning and it was absolutely gorgeous __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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