Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:20 pm
Oi !
Nic might get offended by that
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Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:32 pm
Nic might get offended by that
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:52 pm
I suppose there's 2 definations of class. Class as in type, or class as in quality. I'm refering to type, so I'd only really put the Elise or Exige in the same class. I wouldn't compare it against the Boxster/Cayman, I'd say they were closer to the Evora.
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:01 pm
Ok, so my understanding of the logic here is that you want one because you’ve had several of the better options??Matty wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:01 pmNot really in the same class.GG. wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:33 pm If you really want a performance Alfa buy a Giulia quattroformaggio
I've had 4 Lotus's and I don't like the Alpine.GG. wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:33 pm If you really want a four banger lightweight buy an Alpine or a Loltus.
But then I'd be associated with "Porsche People"GG. wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:33 pm If you really want a midengined car that sounds good and drives well, buy a 6cyl Boxster or Cayman.
Buying cars doesn't have to make sense you knowif they did we'd all be driving economical Japanese saloons.
And/or you don’t like the image of a Porsche but are happy to drive a plastic sporty fiat with a boy racer farty 4cyl exhaust...
Yep - still don’t get it but each to their own!
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:24 pm
The 4C is special, like the 8C. It has the ability to make you stare. Shame it doesn’t drive as well as it looks, but it’ll still become a classic.
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:28 pm
My window installer's 4c is a nice thing, but not sure I'd chuck 40k at one. Poseur type car though? You wouldn't push one hard on track, or road, would you?
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:13 am
I was pleasantly surprised that the 4C is nicer in the flesh than in photos.
I understand that a carbon tub is attractive, and the weight figure is impressive, but a 4-pot auto with unremarkable handling was never as appealing to me at the price point as the Exige (undoubtedly faster) or Evora (more daily-useable). Different strokes etc.
8Cis a whole different kettle of fish.
I understand that a carbon tub is attractive, and the weight figure is impressive, but a 4-pot auto with unremarkable handling was never as appealing to me at the price point as the Exige (undoubtedly faster) or Evora (more daily-useable). Different strokes etc.
8Cis a whole different kettle of fish.
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:39 am
The fact that a short mention in SSO's blog of a 4C generated quite some comments, says something.
Perhaps not a perfect car, but at least a car that generates a lot of emotion.
Never driven one, but reportedly rather flawed.
The 4C reminds me a bit of the Bimota V Due. Brilliant Italian design and highly desirable. Just don't drive/ride it.
Perhaps not a perfect car, but at least a car that generates a lot of emotion.
Never driven one, but reportedly rather flawed.
The 4C reminds me a bit of the Bimota V Due. Brilliant Italian design and highly desirable. Just don't drive/ride it.
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:34 am
I liked the 4C when I first saw it at Goodwood FOS, since then saw it a few times out in the wild and it just looked too wild to me.
I think both 4C and 8C are both dynamically flawed? But then most people don’t care (including myself to some extent) and like a pretty dress.
My money for cars that perform similar roles though, would go to A110 and Ferrari 550.
I think both 4C and 8C are both dynamically flawed? But then most people don’t care (including myself to some extent) and like a pretty dress.
My money for cars that perform similar roles though, would go to A110 and Ferrari 550.
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:43 am
Sums up my experience of Alfa Romeo. Remarkably it's been 11 years since I had an Alfa.zx6rkiller wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:39 am
Perhaps not a perfect car, but at least a car that generates a lot of emotion.
Never driven one, but reportedly rather flawed.
Re: Supercar Market Update
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:39 pm
8C is one Ive never really gotten. Its really just a tarted up Granturismo.mik wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:13 am I was pleasantly surprised that the 4C is nicer in the flesh than in photos.
I understand that a carbon tub is attractive, and the weight figure is impressive, but a 4-pot auto with unremarkable handling was never as appealing to me at the price point as the Exige (undoubtedly faster) or Evora (more daily-useable). Different strokes etc.
8Cis a whole different kettle of fish.