[tiger740]

Hey ! Buy two!! One to drive one to mothball .

LoL - that was my original plan, but I somehow always end up driving both (rotation). I swear - no two 4Cs are exactly alike!!

 

[davetran]

You all said it right, especially Rudy at GMS. I cannot understand about the concept of "saving" the 4C either. Save it for what ? To sell it someday to make money ? There are much easier way to make money, and if you need to resort to the idea of saving the car to sell it to make money, then please do not be butt hurt about this, you are not qualified to own a car of this price range and caliber

 

[4CLE241]

Hay Rudy I use my 4C LE every week and enjoy it like no other car I have ever owned including many old Alfa’s. The lower control arms I bought from you made a terrific difference. I am a very lucky guy!

 

[borca]

And yes I don’t drive the Boxer . Sad but true . But try not to feel sorry OK ?

Congrats on the Boxer. For me, the greatest of all. Legendary. I wouldn't drive it either.

 

[RYUK]

So when I sell it, I can get my 1 kidney back?

 

[Braces]

So when I sell it, I can get my 1 kidney back?

Uh. By the time your 4C attains collector status .... your body will need more than just one kidney.

 

[alphaboy1]

There is a point for everyone where the investment value affects usability. The big F car guys are at that point, where every drive is an event, and miles equal money out the window. But those cars have become commodities, and not really cars anymore. Doubtful the 4C becomes a commodity, but then again you don't see many Dino's on the road anymore either. In fact, I've never seen a 512 Boxer or 246 Dino on the road, ever. Those were both well under $100k not too many years ago. Everyone feels the heat in the kitchen differently. Glad to be on the dance floor however!!

Perfectly said! Bravo!

 

[614]

The 4C is an investment in myself. I’ll take care of it, like I do all of my cars; but it will be driven and modified to what brings me the most enjoyment. Life is way too short.

 

[MatteoLeuzzi]

@GMS well said. I have an LE with 61K miles on it. Have lapped Watkins Glen next to Giancarlo Fisichella in an identical LE (not for long…). I’ve coached Ferrari clubs with it, have taken it on vacations, special events, even ordinary events that the car made special. I enjoy it in every way as much as anyone can enjoy a car. It’s been rock solid reliable, more so than the 981 I had, and I simply don’t care that I’ve depreciated it.
These cars weren’t brought to life by Alfa to be treated as museum pieces. Those who do that are fine and hopefully one day they’ll be rewarded by big $$, and they will have the pleasure of gazing at it while dusting it. And that’s cool. Without sarcasm that’s cool. Not my cup of tea though.

 

[Alfanut]

@GMS
These cars weren’t brought to life by Alfa to be treated as museum pieces. Those who do that are fine and hopefully one day they’ll be rewarded by big $$, and they will have the pleasure of gazing at it while dusting it. And that’s cool. Without sarcasm that’s cool. Not my cup of tea though.

It reminds me of those who go to the beach only to stay on the boardwalk, rarely(or never) feeling the sand between their toes, the salt water on their body or the power of a wave. Just sad.

 

[MatteoLeuzzi]

In truth though I think most of the folks on this forum do actually drive and enjoy their cars.
The ideal owner takes excellent care of the car and uses it as intended, as many of us here do.
Think Ferrari Club’s Coppa GT award, which rewards the owner/driver for concours-level condition of the car, and demonstrated high levels of on-track ability with that same car.

 

[Leggera]

I just met a 68yr old at my local car meet today. He has a 16k mile Dino gt. It's immaculate. I asked him 2 questions. 1. How long have you had it?, and why didn't you drive it much? He answered that he bought it new in 1973 and kept is as an investment, only driving a couple times a year. It had about 1k miles until last summer. He was diagnosed with cancer and has driven 15k miles in 12 months. He said if he had to do it again, he'd "drive the wheels off until it fell apart." And "I'd have gotten a lot more pu**y as a young man if I'd driven it then." ( his words.)

 

[MatteoLeuzzi]

@Leggera Interesting perspective from that gentleman as his life circumstances evolved. Glad he has enjoyed the Dino more recently. His past is past, and future is uncertain. So, no time like the present!

 

[goldmax]

@Leggera that opens up a bit of a paradox, maybe had he driven the hell out of his car and had all that p..sy he might not be here now or his car. But who would care ?

 

[Alfanut]

@Leggera that opens up a bit of a paradox, maybe had he driven the hell out of his car and had all that p..sy he might not be here now or his car. But who would care ?

Memories of mostly looking at his car in the garage and cleaning it. Pleased he’s now really enjoying it but it’s unfortunate regarding the motivation. Better late than never. Sergio made our car possible through his passion for Alfa. He wanted a car for the Alfa driver, ones on which the Alfa badge could be worn proudly, so was created the 4C and the Giorigio platform cars.
Not to drive your 4C is like hiding art in a cupboard only to open the cupboard door to look at it once in a while. If that’s someones’ thing I think they’re missing the point.

 

[goldmax]