Part of the appeal for this car is the fact it doesn't have power steering quite honestly. My current car is an FF layout without power steering, and THAT is a pig when parking. Comparing it to say a MR car without power steering I've driven (MR2), which was far more enjoyable and easier to park.
Sam really love watching your stuff & this is a great honest review without any of the bull crap you sometimes get in magazines etc with this car! It's really nice that you acknowledge the fact that a lot of the problems are down to our rubbish roads is a breath of fresh air! I am a bit of a Alfa fan & drive a humble 159 myself but you kinda seem to have the same crazy passion for cars that I've had since I was a kid so just wanted to say I find your vlogs fun!
+Seen Through Glass This is probably BY FAR my favourite car. Followed by cars like Aston Martin Vanquish and the Z4 and surprisingly, the Renault Twizy.
Hey STG! I was studying in London recently (Jan. to April) and used to see your 4C all the time. I'm from America and I don't usually get to see as many supercars as I did in Knightsbridge. I met Pasin the Zonda owner and even Shmee too. Just found your channel now, kinda upset I did so late. Keep up the good videos man!
I have a alfa 159 JTS TI 2.2 (petrol) It's my 1st car - 2008 model and quite a few things you mentioned I have noticed with my car as well, highway driving you have to drive the car, it's not just accelerate and forget. Great car!
thats a really nice first car! Even a petrol variant, and not those shitty diesels :p (im a little late lol) my dad has a 2011 alfa 159 1750tbi, the same engine as in the 4c. Its an awesome car!
Set the background music level a few dBs lower than your voice next time and not as many head movements when recording from head-cam. Otherwise I really enjoyed it. Thank you for this review.
Seeing this video I’ve knew your channel. You are very easy,simple! This car I think is one of the most beautiful cars made in the last 15 years and in my opinion you should buy back one of them……you are great mate. Continue in this way ,your channel is fantastic !
This is the best example of a 4C that I've seen. If I had the money, I'd have one looking exactly the same. Love the rims & red + black finish. Great video too
Brilliant video! I recently turned 16 and have decided that I will one day get one of these cars... it will be quite the upgrade from my 1999 Hyundai Excel!!!
Nice. That's fun watching the drive through London. I would suggest the background music a bit lower so that I could hear the noise it makes. I also wonder how it is in practical use such as maintenance costs? How is it rain? On your point about its external looks probably just what I need to compare i to the Cayman but the Cayman's interior makes the comparison hard again. The exhaust noise seems need fixing, whether is it sound dampening or larger exhaust, I don't know. Regarding tram lines, I believe it is because of the thinner width tires which is why it follows it.
DutchClawz Haha, yeah I have no TV and I like participating online, also politically. I'm a libertarian atheist, originally a knife- and gear nut, but I like watches and cars as well. I'm on forums too sometimes (mostly BladeForums and Watchuseek) but I like UA-cam the best because of the content and diversity. Feel free to shoot me a message! (jeru on forums)
Hy, I have the exact same wheels that you had on the 4C and after seeing your video I want to make them the exact same color. Can you please send me the color code if you still have it? Thank you, PS : keep posting videos, your channel is one of the few with good content.
i love your videos sam, i love the sarcasm, i love the comedy,i love the cars. your a legend man you deserve more subscribers and your videos are so origional theres no other pov car spotters :) keep it up mate your doing awesome
So in the UK is the lower setting of the DNA system generally marketed by Alfa as ‘All-weather’? This is the second British video I have seen that uses this term. Or is that particular to the 4C. I have a Stelvio, and according to the manual the A stands for 'Advanced Efficiency': it's an eno mode that uses less fuel.
All weathers what they marketed it as in the mito and giulietta of the same time as well, they seem to have just changed it around when the Giulia came out, exactly the same functionality just a different name
So I live in Wales, pretty much all driving is constant speed relaxed, and hardly any is city driving. Would my fuel economy be pretty good then? I'm loving the 4c!
To me this is so much more interesting than say getting a R8, the R8 is nice you see them everywhere now. Those lights are only for the launch edition the normal model version gets light like the standard ones the U.S. is getting
I'm a new sub to you [ came from that dude Paul's channel :) ] and I am so bloody ticked at the fact that someone not only hit your car, but ran off like a little rodent afterwards! So glad you have the most amazing (and vigilant) neighbors! I hope she is back in shape soon man, she is stunning! -HP
I prefer this to the jag. it just looks amazing. and it's surprising how cheap it is! Okay 50k is expensive and my parents can't even afford a grand but for the car you get, it's fantastic
IMO those gold painted wheels suit the car brilliantly! And the black lower "sideskirt" thingies, as that color combo (red - black - gold) reminds me of the classic (racing) Alfa-Romeos from 1960's and -70's.
Regarding the radio, if this were left-hand drive, you'd still be able to see the radio screen, and the knob would be right at the fingertips of your right hand.
My dream car my experience with Alfa Romeo is warm the Engine to normal operating temperature before driving this car is built right go ahead and love your Gold Rims it makes it different your the one that's paying for it after all it's your car may you get many years of use out of it
Can we have all the songs used in the video?I kinda take them with me when I am reading or browsing through my local auto seller,those songs are so nice that really make my day! Lots of thx if any would kind enough to tag the link or the name of the songs,also the one when first day picking up the 4C.
Baerchenization It's not that flashy...not that polished kind of gold. I can't stand those rims either. But i like those. They just look right. I call it the hot wheels effect. If it looks like so much chrome that you think it's plastic. You see it a lot on musclecars, especially mustangs.
Baerchenization Thank you! I'm really pleased with how they turned out - a bit of a homage to the 458 Speciale and the original 33 Stradale which the 4C was based on :)
Alfa Romeo sits right in between VW and Audi, when it comes to image. But Imagine VW or Audi make something like the 4C... They wouldn't. That's why Alfa Romeo, is still so special.
As a fellow owner of one of these, this is a fair, honest assessment. If anything, you may have under played how fun it is - but then again I am in Canada with some beautiful, winding country roads nearby. 😎
Great review. Would love to see it in full flow once! And my hat off to you for supporting a near dead Brand we all love to see for another 100 years. Cheers!
At 15:13 Bentley Mulsanne Speed (I think around 400K) anyone else catch it? Anyways, great video! I want to buy the Alfa Romeo 4C, the vehicles exterior architecture is perfect. It's too bad though here in Canada we don't get the carbon fiber on the front lights.
Very nice review of your 4C! Which looks absolutely gorgeous (the golden wheels fit so good to the car! Love it!) Very pleasant way of presenting everything and I am looking forward to you next videos. You have another subscriber :) Cheers from Germany, Richard
Assyl Yacine Ha its not really a problem if I'm honest. You hardly ever use the infotainment system because its crap and the exhaust sounds too good (lol), and with regards to the speedo etc, you can see enough and it just takes a tilt of the head to see the whole thing!
Love your vids dude, I'm also quite an Alfa 4C addict myself and just subscribed. Btw whats the name of the song that starts at 0:38? I quite like that style of music.
Do you still love it? And how long do these normally last before needing major maintenance? I'm looking at a used 2015 launch edition with approx 40,000 miles. Thanks!
I have a Lotus Elise and I'm guessing the issues will be similar to them as the construction is very similar. There shouldn't be any major problems. But maybe a few little problems. The main things to look for is wear/damage on the suspension and chassis from track use etc (most used ones will have seen track time). If any part of the chassis is damaged it cannot be repaired. Wishbones will probably be rusty already but as long as some rust blocker is applied once a year it shouldn't be a real issue. It will probably be full of stone chips too which is normal.
geez driving 🚘 in England seems so frenetic. I'd be nervous driving with my wonder toy in town. great review in looking to getting one of these in California.
This may be one of the most unique cars made in recent years. And that is fantastic.
Inside it has everything a Lotus should have...
It's horrible to get in and out of. Nothing fantastic about that.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 Skill issue
"When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I take my hat off.”
Henry Ford.
This car is undoubtedly sexy.
I love your car! When I'm older, hopefully the 4c is still around, I'm going to buy myself one! Keep making videos of the car!
+Brandon Bui Thanks mate
Except they'll be worth rediculous money by then 😭
@@crit71 shhhhhhh 🤫
Part of the appeal for this car is the fact it doesn't have power steering quite honestly. My current car is an FF layout without power steering, and THAT is a pig when parking. Comparing it to say a MR car without power steering I've driven (MR2), which was far more enjoyable and easier to park.
Sam really love watching your stuff & this is a great honest review without any of the bull crap you sometimes get in magazines etc with this car! It's really nice that you acknowledge the fact that a lot of the problems are down to our rubbish roads is a breath of fresh air! I am a bit of a Alfa fan & drive a humble 159 myself but you kinda seem to have the same crazy passion for cars that I've had since I was a kid so just wanted to say I find your vlogs fun!
Mark Parmenter Awesome, thanks for the feedback - great to hear you enjoyed the video!
@@seenthroughglass I wanna buy this...
That is one of the best looking cars ever. In my mind. Dream car
Ethan Hsiao Glad you like it - I LOVE it :)
It’s 52 grand
@@lilyking4407 bargain
One most honest and hysterical reviews I have ever seen! I'd like to see the review after 25,000 miles on how well it holds up.
The Gold wheels make the car look like a modern rendition of something like a Lancia. Definitely appropriate!
David Verrecchia Glad you like them
I really like the concept of a "living with" video...seems like the best way to review a car for a normal person...well done
I would much rather buy a 4c than a Lotus which costs about the same because this one is a real beauty!
+Philip Grundemar :) I agree...obviously ha
+Seen Through Glass This is probably BY FAR my favourite car. Followed by cars like Aston Martin Vanquish and the Z4 and surprisingly, the Renault Twizy.
Hey STG!
I was studying in London recently (Jan. to April) and used to see your 4C all the time. I'm from America and I don't usually get to see as many supercars as I did in Knightsbridge. I met Pasin the Zonda owner and even Shmee too. Just found your channel now, kinda upset I did so late. Keep up the good videos man!
Great review! It's nice to hear the opinions from someone who is living with it and not just driving it for a day or two.
Andreas Kozub Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Absolutely factual and hilarious, Thank you!
WiZe1972 Thanks!
Your cinematography from then to today is so much better, how awesome to see. I've been watching since the Alfa 4c days :)
I have a alfa 159 JTS TI 2.2 (petrol) It's my 1st car - 2008 model and quite a few things you mentioned I have noticed with my car as well, highway driving you have to drive the car, it's not just accelerate and forget. Great car!
+keen Nice! Alfas for life! Lol :)
thats a really nice first car! Even a petrol variant, and not those shitty diesels :p (im a little late lol) my dad has a 2011 alfa 159 1750tbi, the same engine as in the 4c. Its an awesome car!
Not a big fan of the acne on the headlights, but other than that, great car!
I see one for the first time on the street
and i was astonished how nice it is !
Set the background music level a few dBs lower than your voice next time and not as many head movements when recording from head-cam.
Otherwise I really enjoyed it. Thank you for this review.
***** Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated
There is a reason it doesn't come with gold wheels. (because it looks gaudy and absolutely atrocious)
+Christopher Walker I really like the wheels. I think it matches the red really nicely! But each to his own haha
It actually does look better now than the first time I saw it. lol
That wheels are BEATIFUL!
I think Alfa's going to release a more powerful variant of this car soon, that will be amazing considering the normal one is already fairly quick.
There is a 6c concept, with the 510hp 2.9 Litre V6 from the Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Seeing this video I’ve knew your channel. You are very easy,simple! This car I think is one of the most beautiful cars made in the last 15 years and in my opinion you should buy back one of them……you are great mate. Continue in this way ,your channel is fantastic !
At 7:06 I thought you said "I hate to use the word, but FUCK. Fuck." lmao
It isn't manual or can he switch between A and M?
This was the first fun to watch review I've seen on cars great work
saintvictorie Thanks
This is the best example of a 4C that I've seen. If I had the money, I'd have one looking exactly the same. Love the rims & red + black finish. Great video too
Are you using run flat tires? They tend to make tram lining MUCH worse.
Such a cool car! JUst saying might be better to put the camera on a fixed mount all the shaking is really hard to watch
everything bout it is awsome and beautiful
I guess the shape of the handbrake also improves how nice it is to hold ;)
Unboxings13 Lol
6 yesrs ago?! Damn felt like yesterday.
Brilliant video! I recently turned 16 and have decided that I will one day get one of these cars... it will be quite the upgrade from my 1999 Hyundai Excel!!!
Nice. That's fun watching the drive through London. I would suggest the background music a bit lower so that I could hear the noise it makes. I also wonder how it is in practical use such as maintenance costs? How is it rain?
On your point about its external looks probably just what I need to compare i to the Cayman but the Cayman's interior makes the comparison hard again. The exhaust noise seems need fixing, whether is it sound dampening or larger exhaust, I don't know. Regarding tram lines, I believe it is because of the thinner width tires which is why it follows it.
zodiacfml That's the signaure Alfa sound, doesn't need any fixing :)
Awesome video, did you get s new camera? The quality seems to have shot up over the last few videos.
Ultimate complementation: wearing a Speedmaster while driving an Alfa 4C.
Congrats and kind regards from Amsterdam
+JD THanks man
Ik kom jou naam echt overal tegen, bizar.. Auto's, horloges en ook bij een medford video tijdje geleden
DutchClawz Haha, yeah I have no TV and I like participating online, also politically. I'm a libertarian atheist, originally a knife- and gear nut, but I like watches and cars as well. I'm on forums too sometimes (mostly BladeForums and Watchuseek) but I like UA-cam the best because of the content and diversity. Feel free to shoot me a message! (jeru on forums)
Hy,
I have the exact same wheels that you had on the 4C and after seeing your video I want to make them the exact same color.
Can you please send me the color code if you still have it?
Thank you,
PS : keep posting videos, your channel is one of the few with good content.
I love the gold rims man! haha i think it looks great against that Alfa Red
Many wont agree with your decision but i do!
Quirino Brescia Thanks!
Great review mate ! Always been a big Alfa enthusiast and love the car, not many here in Australia though. Enjoy!
Nick Spartan Thanks buddy
Watching this in 2019 I can defo see the improvement in your videos👏🏽
i love your videos sam, i love the sarcasm, i love the comedy,i love the cars. your a legend man you deserve more subscribers and your videos are so origional theres no other pov car spotters :) keep it up mate your doing awesome
vikram supercar Haha cheers!
2019 and this feels nostalgic
Ferrari 575M @ 15:41. When was the last time you saw one of those on the road?
Booked me a test drive for Monday but this really gave me some help in what to expect.
MiniOne82 Great!
lol that handbrake moment, hahah! Nice video! Great job, mate.
So in the UK is the lower setting of the DNA system generally marketed by Alfa as ‘All-weather’? This is the second British video I have seen that uses this term. Or is that particular to the 4C. I have a Stelvio, and according to the manual the A stands for 'Advanced Efficiency': it's an eno mode that uses less fuel.
All weathers what they marketed it as in the mito and giulietta of the same time as well, they seem to have just changed it around when the Giulia came out, exactly the same functionality just a different name
Have you seen the new giulia? It sounds really good and apparently has over 500bhp. They should put that engine in a 4c
Nicolas Cage is God Haha the 4C would literally take off
Love the 4c! But hate the bug headlights in the older ones. But the newer ones with the normal headlights I Love!!
So I live in Wales, pretty much all driving is constant speed relaxed, and hardly any is city driving. Would my fuel economy be pretty good then? I'm loving the 4c!
To me this is so much more interesting than say getting a R8, the R8 is nice you see them everywhere now. Those lights are only for the launch edition the normal model version gets light like the standard ones the U.S. is getting
Ian Townsend The lights are european spec - the spider will be getting the US glass headlights. Launch edition makes them carbon thats all
Dope video as always man! Keep up the great work.
7thejoey Thanks
Lol love your vids glass. They have come such a long way. Is this a targa top?
bmx687 Thanks - nah this is the coupe
I'm a new sub to you [ came from that dude Paul's channel :) ] and I am so bloody ticked at the fact that someone not only hit your car, but ran off like a little rodent afterwards!
So glad you have the most amazing (and vigilant) neighbors!
I hope she is back in shape soon man, she is stunning!
-HP
Awesome video review Sam. Your 4c is Gorgerous
ryan1540 Cheers
Great review and what a car. Alfa's Back! PS. That handbrake scene had me in stitches lol. Nice one.
targa florio Lol glad you enjoyed it and thanks
Awesome stuff again!! You and 4c fit nice together
MiqzDESIGN Cheers
Sam dont you miss the 4C? I still remember when this video came out, I fell in love with the car!
really small supercar but it's looks damn solid! smaller than the R8 right?
+Dany Josh Much smaller than an R8! It's about the size of a mini Ha
you bought a RED alfo romeo with an sport exhaust, how could do such thing as supposing it will not call so much attention???
I prefer this to the jag. it just looks amazing. and it's surprising how cheap it is! Okay 50k is expensive and my parents can't even afford a grand but for the car you get, it's fantastic
IMO those gold painted wheels suit the car brilliantly! And the black lower "sideskirt" thingies, as that color combo (red - black - gold) reminds me of the classic (racing) Alfa-Romeos from 1960's and -70's.
Gadne92 Glad you like them :) That was the idea
Great video!
one more thing, I need to know what kind of shoes you're wearing, stat!
Andypandy Haha, I think they were my K-Swiss's (old school lol)
Top man!
Thanks for improving the quality of your videos!
Eduardo Cardenas (Camera wise)
Regarding the radio, if this were left-hand drive, you'd still be able to see the radio screen, and the knob would be right at the fingertips of your right hand.
AMAZING REVIEW....!!!DO YOU THINK 4C IS BETTER THAN FIAT 500 FULL EXTRA??THNX IN ADVANCE....
I really like this guys enthusiasm witch i dont usually see in car reviews. ( Made me subscribe=) )
andy chr Thank you for watching and subscribing!
You are the coolest you tube car spotters around 👍👍👍
HrH LaTIF Haha thanks
the golden wheels are gorgeous!
What are your thoughts on the upcoming 500bhp Alfa Romeo Giulia? Definitely could see you driving one of those.
FPetts It looks nice, but its too big for me...Ill wait for the 8C replacement ;)
My dream car my experience with Alfa Romeo is warm the Engine to normal operating temperature before driving this car is built right go ahead and love your Gold Rims it makes it different your the one that's paying for it after all it's your car may you get many years of use out of it
Just goes to show that the R8 still is a head turner after all these years.. :D do you have a review of that?
melioraeligo Unfortunately not - and he's now sold it
what camera do you use?
Can we have all the songs used in the video?I kinda take them with me when I am reading or browsing through my local auto seller,those songs are so nice that really make my day!
Lots of thx if any would kind enough to tag the link or the name of the songs,also the one when first day picking up the 4C.
Awesome car! What's your opinion about the new Giulia qv?
Henrik Stephan Looks interesting - will hold opinion until i see it in the flesh
Golden rims normally set off my bad taste alarm, but I think it actually works for this car, even if I wouldn't option that myself...
Baerchenization
It's not that flashy...not that polished kind of gold.
I can't stand those rims either. But i like those. They just look right.
I call it the hot wheels effect. If it looks like so much chrome that you think it's plastic. You see it a lot on musclecars, especially mustangs.
Baerchenization Thank you! I'm really pleased with how they turned out - a bit of a homage to the 458 Speciale and the original 33 Stradale which the 4C was based on :)
Alfa Romeo sits right in between VW and Audi, when it comes to image.
But Imagine VW or Audi make something like the 4C... They wouldn't.
That's why Alfa Romeo, is still so special.
Sam on your numberplate the Mdf means modifackashion
Really nice review. :D
Maybe it'll sounds stupid but I like the sound of blinkers. :P
I kinda like it too :3 weird.
Find the blinker sound of new Renegade. :P ^^
... Whats wrong with linking a certain sound, lol UA-cam does have the worst comment section.
they sound NICE
Crisp sounding 👌
The driving around I found rather nauseating ,I have one and love it.
Does the car feel stupidly wide? Also, what's the visibility like?
Seen Through Glass Sam, tell us, how do you get your hair so nice?
That's RUDE! Lol.
Max Hodder Haha! Stress and genetics
Is there an exterior panel that you don't call a "wing"?
As a fellow owner of one of these, this is a fair, honest assessment. If anything, you may have under played how fun it is - but then again I am in Canada with some beautiful, winding country roads nearby. 😎
Great review, mate! I’m definitely considering one, and your review may have sealed the deal. What a fun car!
Did the car come with the gold wheels? It looks the mutts nuts man, well done :)
Chris Dorgan Thanks - i got them painted
Great review. Would love to see it in full flow once! And my hat off to you for supporting a near dead Brand we all love to see for another 100 years. Cheers!
***** Thanks!
Sam do you prefer the Euro headlights or the US headlights for the 4C ?
SoCalSupercars He told me the ones he's got, euro spec, which I'd have to agree with :p
ADoughty Photography SoCalSupercars ^^^^^
Love that rims. The old 33 stradale used to have gold rims too.
Very good review!! Keep the videos coming
Looks beautiful, still one of the best cars you have reviewed.
Unique and incomparable piece of art machinery .... and incomparable investment, time will be your best friend.
At 15:13 Bentley Mulsanne Speed (I think around 400K) anyone else catch it?
Anyways, great video! I want to buy the Alfa Romeo 4C, the vehicles exterior architecture is perfect. It's too bad though here in Canada we don't get the carbon fiber on the front lights.
Very nice review of your 4C! Which looks absolutely gorgeous (the golden wheels fit so good to the car! Love it!)
Very pleasant way of presenting everything and I am looking forward to you next videos. You have another subscriber :)
Cheers from Germany, Richard
+vinylcall Thank you! And thanks for watching
How tall are you? Worried I won't see the rev counter either.
Assyl Yacine 6 foot 2 inches...
Thanks!
I'm fucked too then.
Assyl Yacine Ha its not really a problem if I'm honest. You hardly ever use the infotainment system because its crap and the exhaust sounds too good (lol), and with regards to the speedo etc, you can see enough and it just takes a tilt of the head to see the whole thing!
Love your vids dude, I'm also quite an Alfa 4C addict myself and just subscribed.
Btw whats the name of the song that starts at 0:38? I quite like that style of music.
Very nice car :)
What Camera do you use when you drive?. It looks like a Spycam in glases but the quality is to good for that.
CaptainFisch Ha, its basically a spy cam - Pivothead Durangos. Check em out
That sound! it probably epic in underground car parks
Do you still love it? And how long do these normally last before needing major maintenance? I'm looking at a used 2015 launch edition with approx 40,000 miles. Thanks!
I have a Lotus Elise and I'm guessing the issues will be similar to them as the construction is very similar. There shouldn't be any major problems. But maybe a few little problems.
The main things to look for is wear/damage on the suspension and chassis from track use etc (most used ones will have seen track time). If any part of the chassis is damaged it cannot be repaired. Wishbones will probably be rusty already but as long as some rust blocker is applied once a year it shouldn't be a real issue. It will probably be full of stone chips too which is normal.
geez driving 🚘 in England seems so frenetic. I'd be nervous driving with my wonder toy in town. great review in looking to getting one of these in California.
+Tony Medina Thanks for watching - city driving is frantic but my POV gear is also to blame :P
theres so many high end cars on the road in this video. is he in a high dollar area or something?
Awesome video SeenThroughGlass!