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Ewan said:
I only sold it as decided I couldn’t mentally justify keeping that and the Alpine. And the Alpine is considerably quicker and more fun, as lovely as the 911 was.
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That's quite a statement.
I do wander off looking at Alpines, but would have to be a daily.
There are plenty for sale that don't appear to be moving quickly.
There is an unregistered main dealer car that has been for sale for nearly a year at Martins Winchester, and I think what's wrong with it?

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3.9 sec 0-60 for the 300bhp car, so maybe a full second quicker than my n/a 911.
But the lightness means the acceleration is there from any speed, not just off the line.
By far the best sports car I’ve ever driven, when being used as a road car in the real World.
I simply can not fault it, and nor can any reviewers. I can’t think of a single journalist that hasn’t heaped praise on the A110. And even if there is one, they’ll be twenty others arguing it the other way.
Go and try one.
Depreciation is low as well, better than the equivalent and ubiquitous Porsche.

Oh - put a new reg on mine recently.IMG_4138.jpeg
 
I agree, it's the closest thing to my lotus 220cup. Almost bought one but still prefer the Elise. My problem with the Alpine is the look. A bit ugly.
 
mjheathcote said:
There is an unregistered main dealer car that has been for sale for nearly a year at Martins Winchester, and I think what's wrong with it?

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Looks good to me! But when buying new, many like the fun of specifying the car to their own needs/taste.
Plus I’d recommend the GT or S over the base model, as who doesn't want an extra 500bhp?!
That said, for this final year of production they have an announced a GTS - so that’s what I’d have now if I didn’t already have what I’ve got.
 
Well, Macron, the leader of the free world, will have to change that.

I do like that deep blue Alpine colour, almost blu oceano
 
Ewan said:
3.9 sec 0-60 for the 300bhp car, so maybe a full second quicker than my n/a 911.
But the lightness means the acceleration is there from any speed, not just off the line.
By far the best sports car I’ve ever driven, when being used as a road car in the real World.
I simply can not fault it, and nor can any reviewers. I can’t think of a single journalist that hasn’t heaped praise on the A110. And even if there is one, they’ll be twenty others arguing it the other way.
Go and try one.
Depreciation is low as well, better than the equivalent and ubiquitous Porsche.

Oh - put a new reg on mine recently.View attachment 136827
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If they had done a manual one there’s a good chance I’d have one. I think they’d have sold a lot more too. People tend to like manuals on light sports cars, lotus, mx-5 etc.
We got a GR86, these were available in both manual and auto, buyers went well over 90% manual for the 1500 they sold…
A110 is a great car though.
 
My problem is that as lovely as the A110 is, for a weekend car of a similar type I’d go Porsche Cayman R, or Exige if I was of the track day persuasion. As a daily it’s just a bit too awkward to get in and out of, and not that practical.
Enjoyable cars though
 
I think an interesting comparison for the A110 is the 4C, both being lightweight specials designed from a white piece of paper and from what it looks will not be replaced once discontinued.

Ive run previously a 4C for a couple of years and now the A110 for a couple of months.

Alpine is miles more practical. Drives easily over speed bumps, lower bumper clears over easily, has assisted steering and suspension is very friendly.

But the 4C felt more special. The carbon tub, unassisted steering, very square and wide, amazing design. Both hands on the steering all the time. Halfway between a car and a motorcycle, after a couple of hours you need a bit of break. Special.
 
Motorsport3 said:
I think an interesting comparison for the A110 is the 4C, both being lightweight specials designed from a white piece of paper and from what it looks will not be replaced once discontinued.

Ive run previously a 4C for a couple of years and now the A110 for a couple of months.

Alpine is miles more practical. Drives easily over speed bumps, lower bumper clears over easily, has assisted steering and suspension is very friendly.

But the 4C felt more special. The carbon tub, unassisted steering, very square and wide, amazing design. Both hands on the steering all the time. Halfway between a car and a motorcycle, after a couple of hours you need a bit of break. Special.
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Wasn't the suspension design flawed and slated on the 4C, or was that more journalism than reality?
 
Ewan said:
Looks good to me! But when buying new, many like the fun of specifying the car to their own needs/taste.
Plus I’d recommend the GT or S over the base model, as who doesn't want an extra 500bhp?!
That said, for this final year of production they have an announced a GTS - so that’s what I’d have now if I didn’t already have what I’ve got.
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Looking again, Martins currently have 11 unregistered cars available!
 
I don’t follow. Whilst I can agree it isn’t the first time in automotive history that a manufacturer sabotaged its product.
Alpine always knew it wasn’t viable to update the car to meet upcoming regs - this meant a sell by date was cooked into the car from the outset.
 
Unless you saying that it was a flawed car from the outset…? In which case, we’re back to management and strategy, surely..? ( I think it was a known at the outset, as above)
In truth, it has next to no market presence. I can’t speak to it’s exposure ( or lack of) elsewhere in Europe but despite Brexit , the markets are not that diverged by political policy to yet.
 
As I find myself drawn into it again, I further suspect that Alpine management will find that the decision to go EV only will have a negative effect on a newly dusted off brand. I wouldnt be surprised to see EV’s rejected wholesale throughout Europe in the coming years. I’m not sure what sense a U-turn in brand strategy makes to the buying public in such a short time tbh..?
 
Sure they have sold more than expected, maybe not enough going forwards to invest in updates.
Who really wanted one has already bought it. I remember incredible figures the first year of production. France alone was home for more the 60% of the entire production, something like 12 k cars. In general F1 experience doesn’t seem to push great sales of specific models, it really boost specific version of one model, all the RS Line.
 
mjheathcote said:
Wasn't the suspension design flawed and slated on the 4C, or was that more journalism than reality?
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I understand that the optimal for the rear suspension is double wish bones. A110 has that all around but 4C doesn't due to subframe/carbon tub design limitation.

I remember the 4c drive was nervous, kept you on your toes and focused and the lack of assisted steering required both hands on steering all the time. I think this is what journalists pick up but to me as a weekend car was fine.
 
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