Revisiting My First 'Supercar': Alfa Romeo 4C

[@eoins3404]

Christ, I've been watching you for 8 years?

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Sad

[@jaysonmacmillan7503]

What does Christ have to do with it?

[@b8xer0]

Same here

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Jesus

[@Lupeydo1]

Haha I had the same thought!!!

[@matlee]

As a 4C owner myself i completely agree with all your comments. People who have never even sat in one will tell you how bad the car is. People that own them all understand how much fun the car is. The looks, the rareity, the fun factor all add to the cars unique appeal............also, i daily mine! 😊

[@beardedboon]

Dailying a 4c in 2024 is legend status

[@JEZ288]

I read an australian review where they compared the ride quality to a bmw 3 series for god sake. But they are bums who dont understand. Though i do find daily driving them stressful 😅

[@SpencerPlanton]

@@beardedboon I used an Ariel Nomad as a daily for a year, so I am right there with you!

[@gpapa31]

@@beardedboonso jealous 😢

[@beardedboon]

this is a rip Alfas are still so unreliable the fact he can keep it running 8 years later is wild

[@cdb5001]

Unpopular opinion: this is still the best car that's ever been on this channel. Sam's Launch edition, specifically.

[@TheFabulousTrackPack]

I don’t know what else that’s been on this channel - but the 4C is my favourite modern sports car 👌

[@owenmcdonald5922]

I don't think I've ever even seen an Alfa 4C. You driven pretty much every sport car out there and this 4C brings a smile to your face. Isn't that what what it's all about? Keep them coming. I love the channel.

[@South4153]

which country are you in if i may ask?

[@dylanwakley2553]

Besides the Italian/alfa Romeo shows I’ve been to I think I could count on 1 hand the 4Cs I’ve seen on the roads

[@owenmcdonald5922]

@South4153 The Northern Ireland part of the UK. Not many 'nice' cars in this part of the world.

[@conallkirk5580]

The intro with the train bong, “ladies and gentlemen your attention please”, followed by the “hello one and all…” was very cool!

[@jonathanstamp]

I also daily drove a 4C for 2 years from 2016-2018. Never have I come across something offering a baby la Ferrari vibe for such a small amount of money. Every drive was an event. Glad you revisited and it all came back. Cheers

[@TempeMax]

I decided to look for a 4C and to buy one after viewing your videos…… and at the end last year I did it! AndI love that fantastic “ analog” and rude car!

[@RobertKarlBerta]

Hope you joined the ALFA4C Forum. It is free and a fantastic resource for 4C owners. I am one of the 4 Super Moderators word wide for it.

[@TempeMax]

@@RobertKarlBerta thank you Robert. I’ve read a lot in all the topics but I’m not registered. In these deals I had the opportunity to know and read a university Thesys of the person who worked on the aerodynamic of the 4C… Then I connected with him. He said a lot of interesting things about the car and I’ll try to share with you in the forum about the front floating ….. let me have your nickname there

[@RobertKarlBerta]

@@TempeMax On the 4C Forum I am one of the 4 Super Moderators.... I am RKBerta there.

[@RobertKarlBerta]

@@TempeMax Would love to have a link to that aero thesis you mentioned.

[@TempeMax]

@@RobertKarlBerta ciao , I joined the forum ( hello from Italy) and posted that link . Unfortunately it is in Italian

[@888mf4]

Good to see you back in an Alfa 4C. So funny as I had a CS when you met me. Now you have a CS and I have a 4C! I think it is the best sports car in the world for under £100,000. It is essential to have the geometry done by Alfaworks, Michelin PS4S tyres, Stage 1 tune (increases power to 280bhp) and a decent exhaust. I did over 160mph in mine on the Autobahn.

[@gpapa31]

How much do all those Alfaworks modes roughly total to? Also, what made you give away the CS and what differences can you spot in terms of driving experience. Drive safe and with a smile.

[@roytrevisan3491]

I had the same tune AND tires (and a Capristo exhaust mod) and it made the car spectacular. Sooo under rated.

[@arjanvandenbrand2070]

I have mine remapped as well, GMS uniball rear suspension but no front blocks as I like the liveliness and tramlining (probably unpopular opinion)

[@RobertKarlBerta]

@@arjanvandenbrand2070 Always go with better tires ASAP on a 4C ( I personally believe the decision to put the PZeros on the car was a bad one. They emphasize tramming and all around performance compared to other good tires was just not there. Michelin or Continentals or Bridgestones are so much better. With better tires and front toe set to 0 you really don't need the blocks unless your car is going to be spending a lot of time on track where the additional negative camber will help.... but not as good for street use as more tire wear in every day use. I have the GMS uniballs in my rear lower struts and that is a game changer. Keeps the camber from changing under hard cornering so a lot better feedback and consistent feel. I have a 2015 LE I bought new and still love it very much. The 4Cs proved to be a very reliable car and bullet proof on track days.

[@ianmackenzie-pi9ee]

Great to see you giving some love to the 4c. Such a great car, sadly misunderstood by many. See my letter in issue 253 of Octane magazine singing its praises as a long term owner. A future classic

[@denisspratt926]

It is so fun to see you driving a 4C again. I started watching your videos because if that. I love that car.

[@Merfin22]

Drooling over your videos 8 years ago is one of the biggest reasons I now own a 4C launch edition and it’s as much fun as you say it is.

[@itsjoel]

So satisfying how you blended the music with the ‘ding dong’ train announcement sound at 0:35

[@lkearney7299]

The 4C is a brilliant car. It delivers the joy of driving so often missing in most sanitized cars now.

[@beardedboon]

The shot of the 4c next to YOUR stradle is why ive liked every video True passion thanks for an awesome 8 years of content

[@nigel4434]

Love the enthusiasm for the gorgeous 4c 😊

[@JennyPenny707]

I’ve been following you for 8-9 years??? Living the dream, Sam

[@sesto194]

What a journey its been, hey. So much has happened, so much growth from sam

[@mahfoodhmusallami835]

This page is criminally underrated, and Sam is such a cool narrator. He doesn't shy from expressing his joy and passion to the fullest. As for the 4c comments, I agree with everyone, in a world of sanitised sports cars, the 4c is fresh air.

[@jasonday2007]

How was it 8 years ago!! Crikey!! It’s great to see everyone progressing and respectfully reminiscing

[@bensaunders73]

Found your channel as I had a 4C at the same time as you did! Have been a fan ever since! This is a great watch!

[@TheShootingBrake]

The 4C is when I came on board to this channel. Good times.

[@sebstubbs4845]

So glad you brought the 4c back to the channel! I’ve driven mine almost 100k miles now and still love it! Great video 👍🏼

[@tonyfarrant1095]

Just shows how long some of us have been on your journey with you and the great thing is that you’ve not changed for the worse like some successful utubers well done great content and such good fun thanks

[@NaturallyAspirated]

We absolutely love our 4C! It’s the sheer character of the car that is so endearing. It also gets ALOT of the right kind of attention! We actually raced the Uber boat across London in it, top gear style, for any 4C fans that want to check that out! Alfa Romeo 4C vs Uber Boat kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpqqfIOkbbapl8U

[@georgiosdedes]

Good to see off to a new adventure Sam. The 4C is an epic car. It takes time to appreciate it.

[@coreykononchuk]

We weren’t given the choice between 4C and the Alpine in the USA, but it’s just as well because I adore my 4C! Owned since 2020. I have talked to a number of supercar owners who have a 4C in their stable. It provides the supercar experience without the supercar stress and expense!

[@t56071561]

I bought a 4C LE partly off the back of some of your videos. Never looked back. So much fun, killer looks and more than enough power for me.and the best bit is its value has only gone up since I bought it.

[@FlynnBellamyCars]

The colour on the Pista is just fantastic - I am with you on brown cars! We have an XC90 in Maple Brown Metallic and it is a gorgeous colour. Great video! ❤

[@cecedabo]

Great seeing you in our tiny country! Greetings from Luxembourg🇱🇺

[@CAR_NL]

I got one 7 years ago (a red coupe) and still got it. 7 years of pure love. So many other cars came and passed, but this one is here to stay. She has been tweaked mean while (engine tuning, bigger downpipe, flap controlled exhaust, bmc intake, semi slicks, etc.) and still is a blast to drive. It's unique! With 320hp also seriously fast! There won't ever be a car coming close to this driving experience.

[@STERNWAERTS]

4:16 what a stunning classic supercar it is. i wouldn't need anything fancier / faster / newer. this looks just great

[@rorysherman5125]

I have the pleasure of having a 4C 50th anniversary Spider as my daily. And I agree with everything in this video! Absolutely love it! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@Hellborn92]

Was great to meet you at Deal & Drive Sam! Will show you the Japan FF next time you are around 😅

[@Rob.One.]

Wasn’t expecting to see gold wheel on it but the spec is insane !

[@slaytalera]

Man what a throw back, I found your channel searching for 4C videos

[@3ducs]

The water coming out of the heater/cooler box is due to a blocked drain, I had the same thing happen with my 2016 Mazda MX-5, it's just a matter of clearing the drain tube periodically, before the fan is destroyed.

[@conradbo1]

Great video. I never owned an Alfa Romeo, but every time I see one it makes me smile.

[@shanescarlife]

My friend has one. It's an absolute blast to drive, even at my 6'2" (188cm). The factory race exhaust on his sounds superb!

[@vinceliu4138]

Love the style that you shoot your videos Sam! Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@Ratze2000]

Thank You and the Deal&Drive team for that beautifull evening ❤

[@Googlium]

The 4C is a go kart for the street. A friend has one and its so fun and exotic. Yes you could buy a AMG RS or M for the same price on the second hand market and have way more power and speed. But it wont be as fun. Besides that it gets a lot of looks because its look really cool and exotic. While a AMG RS or M barely gets attention. Its a piece of art. (It would have been better with a manual tho)

[@RobertKarlBerta]

Can't agree about the manual trans. Put in manual mode and shift it if your like. Only thing you loose is the clutch..... but you can't shift as fast or perfect as a computer on a DCT. I have had lots of manual trans and frankly the DCT on the 4C in manual mode is just about perfect.

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

Sam, at 17.51 in you only have to look at the chap in the hivis jacket. He's captivated by the 4c. Doesn't even glance at the Alpine. That's what Italian cars are about.

[@ceccaran]

Couldn’t agree more with you Sam…as a 4C owner, I can confirm that as a weekend toy, the 4C just deliverers a smile and a radical, uneven, rough, driving experience. Definitely not perfect and not the most effective sports car, but it just catches your soul!

[@PeterKirton-nu9iv]

Watching this video I realise that I have been subscribed for 9 years and have met you twice.

[@SWR112]

I’m the same. I’m sure Shmee introduced him and MrJWW ( who I don’t watch any more) a clip and Sam had like 12 clips on his channel 😂

[@mornadu]

19:18 that man hit your door haha

[@rossbest2049]

Ooofff not good. Next video; Dent repair on my 360 CS

[@Thechefdrivesfast]

It has supercar characteristics. But I would classify it as an exotic sports car and yes, this is one of the best deals out there at the moment. Buy one now before everybody catches on . And with just a GMS essential handling package and some tuning to get up around 350 hp, you have a bona fide giant slayer.

[@ZachBux1345]

I've been watching you since the 4C Sam and all the trips, review and every video since. I've always loved the 4C since I found your channel and will buy one soon. Thank you Sam

[@steerj07]

The title is gonna wind Tony up

[@jahyoda]

Next is the McLaren 540....I feel that car was not on the channel long

[@richboy900]

Looking at the title, I was thinking it'd be that car

[@alexlam24]

He had too many problems with that car

[@paulnowlin2901]

That GTS spec is awesome!!!

[@axing_]

Been here non-stop since your very first days with the 4C, what a damn journey! Time flies fast when you're having fun, doesn't it?

[@MachineGunMike]

Love this! My CS was just delivered back to me and I’m washing it and driving it tomorrow! 😬

[@andrewburns3952]

The shot with the CS and C4 was perfection. Well done bud.

[@drewphillips604]

The detailing on those Deal & Drive cars is outrageously spectacular! Love the C4 🤘

[@mgammeren]

After a week around Lake como and northern Italy, Stelvio pass, at sunrise, almost no traffic, need I say more? I really agree with you. This is an Alfa, a brilliant drivers car to engage with and drive. No nonsens and just so much fun. No we didn't have a week of luggage in that car but it was from a friend of ours who lives there. At that time I had a basic Giulia which did fit everything for 2 people.

[@MarcSob22]

The Pista and the 812 GTS are perfect!!

[@user-pr4bl4xd9d]

The CS really is great

[@Nebur9180]

Yes, I liked Cs go better than the new 2.

[@salto1994]

Great to see you in Luxembourg. You drove through my town :)

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Want a badge?

[@bootstraps4174]

I remember that Alfa introduction vid!!! Congrats on the Challenge!!!

[@only1stefan]

i have a 4C in my drive curtasy of 888MF (im looking after it ) and and first off its such a pretty car i keep looking at it so much nicer to look at than the alpine and then theres driving it it just does somthing nothing else does (well in that price bracket) its so much fun to drive yes fun and puts a smile on your face every time and thats what a car is ment to do.

[@henryhol8538]

Its good to see a 4C on the channel again! Is this a Purple year? I was filming a video at the London Concours last week and they had selection of cars called 'Purple Reign'!

[@FronathonJones]

The 4C at 7:30 is the most beautiful car I've ever seen. Deal and Drive I'm coming!!!

[@archiebrown6407]

I have only seen one alfa 4c, it was stunning. Being driven by an elderly chap in Barcelona

[@robertk8524]

I got one. I enjoy it. It's fun.

[@Rob.One.]

It was great to meet you there ! 👌

[@pablogacr]

We love yours videos Sam!

[@GoWalk22]

I started watching your channel when you did the POVs whipe drivthe 4C through London.

[@Fursty53]

Yesterday I was talking with a friend of mine about the beginning of your channel when you was making POVs with the 4c around to spot supercars… And today you are uploading a video with 4c. How fast the time is flying

[@myou6675]

Excellent work as always

[@bryantcurtis7]

Basically Alfas version of a Lotus Elise. Pricing is kinda similar as well seems like in the US.

[@Thegingerwhinger]

“I’d forgotten how good these farts are” coming to Instagram short clips soon... Love the car and video Sam!

[@Cars2Site]

This video made me realize I’ve watched you for 10 years, since the TT. 😶‍🌫️

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

I rented one of these once for a nice weekend. Say what you will about limit handling or whatever other issues people had, but I dare you to get in one and not have a smile on your face. My biggest issue was the seats seemed really bad. I'd have swapped those out if owning one. I heard some great insights when it comes to the steering system on The Intercooler podcast recently. It was the episode on car fatal flaws.

[@cjvaans4484]

The 4C really does bring memories and nostalgia. Maybe you should get one again.

[@ralphgascon7337]

Sam! Your first classic should be a Alfa giulia sprint. Very fitting for you to have an alfa again in another form.

[@SC-qv7nv]

I'm off to Lux next week with work. Definitely going to pop into deal & drive.

[@verynormalman]

STG, T4YC. I did suggest this to you, and from memory I think I offered you my 4C? Glad you've done it. But the Spider is much heavier than the Coupe, as is the US spec car. I have had 165mph on a track, and there was more to come, so the "run out of puff on a straight" is a bit much. I was out in a Taycan yesterday, on a track, and at over 130mph you are aware of the massive weight of the car, and your reliance purely on mechanical grip is alarming. That paint work is shockingly bad. What were they thinking?

[@pauljames8651]

A very useful comparison, thanks.

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

We have a little Alfa spider on the drive. Love the car. Alfa's are never perfect but, always mighty good fun.

[@RobertSysloJr]

This was my first one too I loved it so much. Great video!

[@MauroFire]

I bought the 4c you drive in this video because of your video! It looks like the circle has been closed! Now time for her to find a new passionate owner !

[@Thatcarguyofficial]

My dad ownes one of those and I believe it's one of if not the most fun car for that price!

[@Rising-fasst]

I love my Alfa 4c, I have had mine mapped by Alfa works and my god it makes a difference. I wouldn’t swap it for anything I love it. I come from riding 1000cc super bikes and I have drove fast cars r8s ect but the Alfa is bonkers and it really makes you feel like a race driver (I’m far from it)

[@africanotomotiv]

Another banger of an episode. The Alpine A110 (new or old) always does it for me. The music choice was chef's kiss.🤌🏾 Thank you, Sam.

[@riggs1590]

I had a 4c coupe with a 280hp map. Fantastic car although very unpredictable road manners. I now have a 987 spyder. As much as i loved my 4c the spyder for around the same money is night and day better. Wouldn't go back, but cherish the memorys of the 4c.

[@executorwatson]

Absolutely love your videos! This one will be a nice watch. I'm sure of it : D

[@mrrs1113]

I've been with the channel since the Audi POV days 😊 my favourite Sam cars... the JAG!! The Bi Posto!! And yes the CS Also had a weak spot for that rough Citroën 😅

[@NicoSteinacker]

It remembers me to that moment when I was cruising the northern italian alps in my smart roadster and on the petrol station the old man gave me a thumbs up „ah un piccolo ferrari“ 😅

[@andrewdavid6054]

I respect the 4C, it does look fantastic. I think the looks might be the problem though, I think people judge this car’s performance based on its looks, with the assumption that it goes faster and sounds better than it actually does (the racing livery is not helping). The fact the front end is sealed and there’s not much usable luggage space does give the impression the car as a whole package wasn’t thought through all that much, whereas the Alpine was.

[@MihaelBG]

I started watching you from that movie about the trip to Monaco with the 4C!

[@darbyjames7998]

Sam with the ribbed cream hoodie, god damn mate!

[@thomasbrocatello1809]

Exciting!

[@rdiamond655]

Love the story of these videos.

[@niosanfrancisco]

LOVE MY 4C . it's such an interesting car.

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

the 4C needs a Maserati-Ferrari V6 engine!

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

Stage1 tune, better suspensions and nicer steering wheel that's what a 4c needs. If you want a light weight car with a v6 you Can buy an Elise 430. ❤

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Yeah Maserati just did that.

[@victoroe454]

It needs a manual gearbox

[@airacomet]

Still have mine … near my Giulia QV. Time is running too fast since I saw your first video on yours before buying mine 5 years ago…

[@nickjensen8685]

I was just thinking of the alpine A110 when you started driving the Alfa Romeo 4c just before you jump into it

[@irvb9881]

not sure I've ever seen Sam as excited - even when he got the CS.

[@Pedropereira-eb3mk]

Time flies, crazy how 8 years gone by

[@uksharif]

Had mine got 5.5 years, daily driver, it was mega and I miss it dearly but I'm living abroad atm

[@lukeshardlow768]

Love getting on the train to France, going back out next month in the Aston. so much nicer driving in Europe.

[@ThePreisman]

I've been thinking about upgrading my Abarth 124 for an 8C Spider. Cool little sports car!

[@RobertKarlBerta]

If you have the garage space I would keep both. That Abarth is going to be a classic keeper as is the 4C.