The Alfa that might have never been...

"TheDutchTexan" (TheDutchTexan) 10/14/2017 at 21:23 • Filed to: TheDutchTexan, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Quadrifoglio, CarReview

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The story of this review is one of a car and an owner who literally reeled me back in the game with a car. It wasn’t the Alfa however, it was the R35 GTR I reviewed earlier this year. I nearly quit this hobby at the beginning of the year. Got completely disenfranchised with the game that was and still is called YouTube. A place where people with names like Mike, Parker and kids with “XYZ” at 17 get everywhere and the regular Joe doesn’t have a prayer.

Enter Shane, who followed my videos like many others do. When I let my followers know I was close to quitting he stepped forward. And like Max Rockatansky I was seduced back in the game, all because of a car. As long as the paperwork is clean you can do whatever you want out there...

Fast forward to today. I have slowed my roll, edit a couple of videos a month and never been happier. I take more time per video and try to perfect my flow. Seeing it as a 100% hobby put everything in perspective.

The Alfa was a huge milestone for me. Ever since it came out I wanted to drive one. The owner of the GTR? He got the Alfa I coveted, and he allowed me to review it. I can tell you it was awesome, but I’d rather show you:

Chariotoflove > TheDutchTexan 10/14/2017 at 22:24

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My neighbor just got one of these in red with the red interior. I haven’t had a chance to get in yet, but I’m looking forward to it. As long as I can avoid looking at that beak nose, I’ll be okay.

for Michigan > Chariotoflove 10/14/2017 at 22:29

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This is one of those cars I just assumed looked better in person because pretty much everyone was gushing over the thing. The I stumbled across an Alpha dealership with several of these and a few Stelvios. They’re both just as frumpy in person.

The 4C on the other hand may look even better in person than it does in photos. It’s a beautiful car.

Nick Has an Exocet > TheDutchTexan 10/15/2017 at 00:15

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Such a weird car for Texas. Haha.

Chariotoflove > for Michigan 10/15/2017 at 00:17

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Like a pretty girl with no personality, the 4C holds not interest for me because I don’t see it of being any use.

for Michigan > Chariotoflove 10/15/2017 at 07:52

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Fun is a use.

TheDutchTexan > Chariotoflove 10/15/2017 at 10:18

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I don’t mind the “beak nose” as you put it. That pretty much has been a staple of Alfa due to the grille design. It is a very nice looking car, both inside and out.

TheDutchTexan > for Michigan 10/15/2017 at 10:21

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The 4C? I actually reviewed one of those too! And I loved it... It still is the best handling car I have driven, and the launch control was unreal. Still can’t believe I got to review one of those. That happened just over a year ago today.

TheDutchTexan > Nick Has an Exocet 10/15/2017 at 10:22

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I’ve actually started to notice some on the road, non Quadrifoglio’s, but still. Very nice!

Chariotoflove > for Michigan 10/15/2017 at 11:09

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Fair enough. But there are lots of cheaper ways to have as much fun.

for Michigan > Chariotoflove 10/15/2017 at 14:36

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Depends. AFAIK there really isn’t a cheaper way to get into a (new) mid-engine sports car in the US market. Mid-engine sports cars are a special kind of fun.

Sure you could pick up an old MR-2 or Elise for cheaper, but those don’t make the power or sounds this thing does.

Chariotoflove > for Michigan 10/15/2017 at 22:20

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Well, I don’t doubt it’s fun and worth it for some people. What I see is that it’s loud, punishing on the driver (from all reports), and of poor build quality. That means it’s not good for daily transportation or a road trip. It’s a special-purpose toy for a very limited use. Now that’s great if you have that kind of money to throw at a whim, but most of us who can afford a toy will get something that we can afford to buy and fix and that is built better.

Also, and this is completely subjective, I think the 4C is ugly from the front. And mid-engined means nothing to me. So, if I want a fun second/third car that makes lots of power and sounds great, I’m getting an F-type or something like that. Different, but more fun. For me.

Chariotoflove > TheDutchTexan 10/15/2017 at 22:22

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Yeah, I know it’s the brand grille, and it’s why I just don’t like the look of Alfas. However, everything else looks nice.