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Mt Tam I am 06-10-2014 12:12 PM

5 Alpha 4C's
 
I just witnessed 5 Alpha 4C's over a two minute period all with Michigan plates. Considering they have no trunk space they are a long way from home.

I bet it is a magazine/publicity shoot of some kind.

DEpointfive0 06-10-2014 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 2853404)
I just witnessed 5 Alpha 4C's over a two minute period all with Michigan plates. Considering they have no trunk space they are a long way from home.

I bet it is a magazine/publicity shoot of some kind.

Probably doing "reliability" testing. LOOOOL, "Alfa" and "reliability"

kenchan 06-10-2014 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 2853404)
I just witnessed 5 Alpha 4C's over a two minute period all with Michigan plates. Considering they have no trunk space they are a long way from home.

I bet it is a magazine/publicity shoot of some kind.

are you allowed to push them off a cliff?

Limeybastard 06-11-2014 09:40 PM

Is Michigan where the mail HQ for Alfa is? I ask as I see some photo journals past and present that show spy shots of cars with Mi plates, so curious to be honest.

DEpointfive0 06-11-2014 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard (Post 2855613)
Is Michigan where the mail HQ for Alfa is? I ask as I see some photo journals past and present that show spy shots of cars with Mi plates, so curious to be honest.

Fiat owns Alfa, and Fiat owns Chrysler, and Chrysler is out of Michigan. So Michigan plates

Limeybastard 06-11-2014 10:47 PM

Alfas were a renowned turd of a car when I was growing up as was fiat. Funnily enough my dad owned a Fiat 132 1800GLS rust and clutch cable issues galore. Solid engine though.

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DLSTR 06-12-2014 04:15 AM

Testing/photo and press work is going on with those....

Mt Tam I am 06-12-2014 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard (Post 2855666)
Alfas were a renowned turd of a car when I was growing up as was fiat. Funnily enough my dad owned a Fiat 132 1800GLS rust and clutch cable issues galore. Solid engine though.

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In your neck of the woods, I thought you could not be a gear head without Alfa ownership. :icon17:

It is the Italian steel that fails these cars too.

I saw 4 more 4C's in the same place the next day only two cars could be the same as two other colors were seen. It was foggy both days so publicity photos may not work out. Maybe I'll see them again today, although it is still fogged in.

Limeybastard 06-12-2014 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 2856045)
In your neck of the woods, I thought you could not be a gear head without Alfa ownership. :icon17:

It is the Italian steel that fails these cars too.

The only Alfa I liked was the GTV6 back in Europe. Again, electronics nightmare and rust bucket.

kenchan 06-12-2014 09:59 AM

i thought all euro cars are a hit or miss...? :ugh:

Limeybastard 06-12-2014 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2856159)
i thought all euro cars are a hit or miss...? :ugh:

Indeed, dont believe the hype my dear American friend.

AlphaSnacks 06-12-2014 11:14 AM

The car was announced for American release a few days ago and American-spec cars are now being test driven, beginning in California.

kenchan 06-12-2014 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks (Post 2856280)
The car was announced for American release a few days ago and American-spec cars are now being test driven, beginning in California.

are they like bigger than the rest of the world versions or something? :ugh2:

iceman21_23 06-12-2014 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2856296)
are they like bigger than the rest of the world versions or something? :ugh2:

actually they kind of are, they are 340~ or so pounds heavier due to a reinforced cockpit and various safety equipment

DEpointfive0 06-12-2014 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard (Post 2856178)
Indeed, dont believe the hype my dear American friend.

Lol, but c'mon, on the WHOLE most euro cars BLOW.

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23 (Post 2856318)
actually they kind of are, they are 340~ or so pounds heavier due to a reinforced cockpit and various safety equipment

Wow... That kinda kills the whole allure of the car being CF and such


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