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Saw the first one on an Italian Autobahn two days ago. Dark blue and lower and much wider than I thought it to be from the pictures. But looks good.
Re financing a depreciating asset: Heart over mind. As long as it's a joy each time you start the engine and pull out of the garage - it's fine. We are emotional animals. :-)
Re financing a depreciating asset: Heart over mind. As long as it's a joy each time you start the engine and pull out of the garage - it's fine. We are emotional animals. :-)
Zarco said:
cerb4.5lee said:
V8 FOU said:
SidewaysSi said:
I had the same thinking process. I was going to go for a 2 seater.
But then I thought what if I have a family? Then what if I needed a wheelchair? Then what if I took up windsurfing?
Ended up in a Citroën Berlingo Multispace. Other than its limited track ability, I love it and it has future proofed my life.
Only a shortsighted t
t would buy a 2 seater IMO.
You, Sir, are the short sighted tw*t!But then I thought what if I have a family? Then what if I needed a wheelchair? Then what if I took up windsurfing?
Ended up in a Citroën Berlingo Multispace. Other than its limited track ability, I love it and it has future proofed my life.
Only a shortsighted t
t would buy a 2 seater IMO.Your thinking should mean you buy a hearse - that would cover all eventualities. From now to the grave.
Glad you aren't buying one of these. It would be a tragic waste.
When I get some toys sold, this will be my first choice.
Esceptico said:
So is he buying or renting it?
I don’t think this one got the recognition it deserved. Not sure why this jape seemed to hit a raw nerve with some posters yet Sideways’ Berlingo story was lauded as the height of forum banter.With these locking in a high gfv finance agreement is probably the way to go. Not all sources are quite as complementary on residuals as Auto Express.
Schmed said:
I don’t think this one got the recognition it deserved. Not sure why this jape seemed to hit a raw nerve with some posters yet Sideways’ Berlingo story was lauded as the height of forum banter.With these locking in a high gfv finance agreement is probably the way to go. Not all sources are quite as complementary on residuals as Auto Express.
SidewaysSi said:
V8 FOU said:
SidewaysSi said:
I had the same thinking process. I was going to go for a 2 seater.
But then I thought what if I have a family? Then what if I needed a wheelchair? Then what if I took up windsurfing?
Ended up in a Citroën Berlingo Multispace. Other than its limited track ability, I love it and it has future proofed my life.
Only a shortsighted tt would buy a 2 seater IMO.
You, Sir, are the short sighted tw*t!But then I thought what if I have a family? Then what if I needed a wheelchair? Then what if I took up windsurfing?
Ended up in a Citroën Berlingo Multispace. Other than its limited track ability, I love it and it has future proofed my life.
Only a shortsighted t
t would buy a 2 seater IMO.Your thinking should mean you buy a hearse - that would cover all eventualities. From now to the grave.
Glad you aren't buying one of these. It would be a tragic waste.
When I get some toys sold, this will be my first choice.
Mine can do everything - shopping, taking the kids to school and with some uprated brakes and lower suspension sorts it for track use, though the 1.9D engine is a little lethargic around Silverstone.
Good thing is I have managed to squeeze 2 wheelchairs in the back. And as I am not a big guy, can probably get my coffin in the back too.
It's a car for life.
Iscb2018 said:
Going back to discussing the car rather than finance ....
I was able to drive an A110 a few weeks ago and I agree it’s a great car to drive - however and for me it’s a major however - I cannot get over the fact that the car is an automatic (even in “manual” mode it still retains the characteristics of an auto). The dealer told me that he has lost a number of sales due to the lack of a manual option.
I’m very lucky to have an Elise which is a fabulous car to drive and being manual makes the drive much more involving. In a way my “daily” drive (I commute by public transport) is even more special - a mk3 Capri - which for me is a “better” car than the A110 simply because it’s more involving and the process of driving is more basic and involving. Yes the Capri is slow and agricultural but the drive is fabulous and so enjoyable.
Clearly we’re all different and I hope Dan has many years of enjoyment from his A110.
Ian
Imagine how many more it's lost from people who don't even turn up at the dealership. I'm dying for a drivers car that sits between a 911 gt3 and an MX 5 but still feels something special to own and drive. The A110 should have been that car but it's not manual. The Cayman S should be that car but it's just not special. I can't imagine staring out of the window pining over my Cayman S and looking forward to the meal ending so I can drive home. The A110 could be that car but it just has to be manual for me.I was able to drive an A110 a few weeks ago and I agree it’s a great car to drive - however and for me it’s a major however - I cannot get over the fact that the car is an automatic (even in “manual” mode it still retains the characteristics of an auto). The dealer told me that he has lost a number of sales due to the lack of a manual option.
I’m very lucky to have an Elise which is a fabulous car to drive and being manual makes the drive much more involving. In a way my “daily” drive (I commute by public transport) is even more special - a mk3 Capri - which for me is a “better” car than the A110 simply because it’s more involving and the process of driving is more basic and involving. Yes the Capri is slow and agricultural but the drive is fabulous and so enjoyable.
Clearly we’re all different and I hope Dan has many years of enjoyment from his A110.
Ian
Edited by Niffty951 on Sunday 30th June 19:03
I am well and truly in the "smaller, lighter, slower, less grip" camp .... I'd also prefer a manual and it to be NA but an extended test drive of the A110 recently proved (for me anyway) that the other attributes could possibly sway a purchase.
It was just a real hoot to drive on the road.
I loved it.
My problem was I drove it 'back to back' with our nicely set up NA GT86 .... much as I loved it the price differential between the two just didn't stack up .... even the 86 highlighting where the A110 isn't perhaps at the very top of its game.
Looking forward to following the ownership feedback though as a very exciting new car IMHO .... and thank god bucking the current direction of travel in the industry.
It was just a real hoot to drive on the road.
I loved it.
My problem was I drove it 'back to back' with our nicely set up NA GT86 .... much as I loved it the price differential between the two just didn't stack up .... even the 86 highlighting where the A110 isn't perhaps at the very top of its game.
Looking forward to following the ownership feedback though as a very exciting new car IMHO .... and thank god bucking the current direction of travel in the industry.
Edited by Simon Owen on Sunday 30th June 20:01
Edited by Simon Owen on Sunday 30th June 20:05
Amazing, am in the same boat (car?!). Have never bought a new car at such a level, over £50k, and without even trying it, at least when placing the order. Just felt I had to have one based on a combination of amazing reviews, size and weight and ultimately rarity. Apart from the test car I've never seen one on UK roads, and only seen 2 in France. Mines coming in 3-4 weeks, can't wait!
acalex said:
Amazing, am in the same boat (car?!). Have never bought a new car at such a level, over £50k, and without even trying it, at least when placing the order. Just felt I had to have one based on a combination of amazing reviews, size and weight and ultimately rarity. Apart from the test car I've never seen one on UK roads, and only seen 2 in France. Mines coming in 3-4 weeks, can't wait!
What a lovely garage Sir. Enjoy in good health 
Niffty951 said:
Imagine how many more it's lost from people who don't even turn up at the dealership. I'm dying for a drivers car that sits between a 911 gt3 and an MX 5 but still feels something special to own and drive. The A110 should have been that car but it's not manual. The Cayman S should be that car but it's just not special. I can't imagine staring out of the window pining over my Cayman S and looking forward to the meal ending so I can drive home. The A110 could be that car but it just has to be manual for me.
I think they ran the numbers and worked out, for a niche vehicle, there was no point catering for both gearboxes. I’ve always been a manual fan but the Alpine DCT is great.Edited by Niffty951 on Sunday 30th June 19:03
Porsche sell the majority of Caysters in pdk variety- Alpine don’t expect to sell cars in the same volume as Porsche et al and so I’m sure the numbers missed as a result of no manual are not significant to them especially given the extra cost and time it would have taken.
Dan, you will love it, after 4 months and 4000 miles I just can’t stop finding an excuse to drive mine. It’s nimble, rides like a million dollars, has rarity to it ( in the uk so far I’ve not seen another on the road) plenty fast enough and small without compromising on modern stuff like bluetooth etc. The gearbox is great, and yes I would of loved a manual but hasn’t stop me loving this car one minute. I do think though depreciation will be a challenge in the long term. As kiwi who’s lived in uk for 30 years I’m always amazed at emphasis placed on some badges versus the engineering.
We need more cars like the Alpine in my view
Enjoy every mile Dan
We need more cars like the Alpine in my view
Enjoy every mile Dan
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