RE: Price tag for 292hp Alpine A110S revealed

[Derek Chevalier]

That's got to be the sweet spot, surely?

That represents a sizeable increase over the £46,905 charged for the bare-bones Pure,

[Noodle1982]

The Alpine A110S is up there with the fiat multipla in terms of looks.

I really don't see the appeal.

[jhayward1980]

I'm sure Dieppe would love it if I popped over and dropped 56k - not sure if it would result in a car being given to.me. On a side note, I tried to talk to Hethel as well about its new logo but it didn't have a f**king clue what I was talking about. Agony.

[Sporky]

Derek Chevalier said:

That represents a sizeable increase over the £46,905 charged for the bare-bones Pure,

It does come with a lot of stuff that's not included on the Pure - if you spec them similarly the price us pretty close. The big brakes and Fuchs wheels add about two grand to a Pure for starters.

[mike96]

It hasn't persuaded me to sell my Cayman and drop £35k.

[valiant]

Must be the only one who thinks it looks fantastic.

Would have one in a heartbeat but unfortunately I need both of my kidneys.

[SpudLink]

valiant said:

Must be the only one who thinks it looks fantastic.

Would have one in a heartbeat but unfortunately I need both of my kidneys.

It’s not only you that thinks it’s a good looking car. I wasn’t sure when it was first shown, but now I really like it. Ive only seen one out in the wild and it’s better than the photos suggest.

[SFO]

does anyone know what kit is standard on the A110S?

[clarkey]

SFO said:

does anyone know what kit is standard on the A110S?

The configurator is live. Unfortunately the article isn't accurate - the carbon seats and roof add about £4k, so with paint it is about £62k.

[Prestonese]

clarkey said:

The configurator is live. Unfortunately the article isn't accurate - the carbon seats and roof add about £4k, so with paint it is about £62k.

I doubt the carbon roof and seats would make a difference and the paint depends on personal preference. Without those, you will get the same spec as the Premiere Edition with more power and bespoke suspension. It's hardly a bargain but it's not like other marques where you can easily spend 10-15k on options and still have certain things missing.

[Derek Chevalier]

Sporky said:

Derek Chevalier said:

That represents a sizeable increase over the £46,905 charged for the bare-bones Pure,

It does come with a lot of stuff that's not included on the Pure - if you spec them similarly the price us pretty close. The big brakes and Fuchs wheels add about two grand to a Pure for starters.

Accept that, but I hanker after a poverty spec edition (in rental car white) - even if it means tragic resale value

[rog007]

Thornaby said:

They aren’t a good looking car are they.

No they’re not unfortunately; I was looking forward to this, but just reminds me of a poorly designed kit car from the front.

[Sporky]

Derek Chevalier said:

Accept that, but I hanker after a poverty spec edition (in rental car white) - even if it means tragic resale value

I don't think it's poverty-spec in pure Pure - you still get keyless entry, climate control, really good seats, Brembo brakes and so on.

Resale is hard to judge; the ones listed still seem to be around new cost; the waiting list seems to vary between about 6 months and over a year, depending on whether a slot opens up. I don't think there'll ever be an oversupply issue.

I plan to keep mine until the world runs out of petrol; then I'll run it on booze or the blood of my enemies.

[BobToc]

What’s the deal with servicing these? One of the attractions of a Porsche is that there’s no end of places (OPCs or independents) to have them looked after, but am I going to be able to take these to the local Renault dealership?

[Bibbs]

RumbleOfThunder said:

Well if you name drop where the factory is, it lets everyone know you like your cars a lot, which is crucial for a car journo.

It really is awful isn't it.

[Derek Chevalier]

Sporky said:

Derek Chevalier said:

Accept that, but I hanker after a poverty spec edition (in rental car white) - even if it means tragic resale value

I don't think it's poverty-spec in pure Pure - you still get keyless entry, climate control, really good seats, Brembo brakes and so on.

Resale is hard to judge; the ones listed still seem to be around new cost; the waiting list seems to vary between about 6 months and over a year, depending on whether a slot opens up. I don't think there'll ever be an oversupply issue.

I plan to keep mine until the world runs out of petrol; then I'll run it on booze or the blood of my enemies.

Lead time is down to 2-3 months according to the dealer.

I'm happy to go with the standard wheels & tyres, just want to determine whether sports exhaust is going to get my flagged at places such as Bedford with its strict noise limits.

[Sporky]

No idea I'm afraid; I didn't think they were enormously loud at Piste Bleue, but my ears aren't calibrated.

I got the sports exhaust for the silly childish pops and bangs, but I don't think it sounds awful without. Doesn't have the mechanical fury sound of an Evora, but there is some character there.

[MummyDust]

I didn’t particularly like these when they came out but after seeing one in the flesh I think they’re stunning. I must have spent 20 minutes hovering around the ones on display at the Silverstone Classic, just looking at them! I love them.

[rick.e]

BobToc said:

What’s the deal with servicing these? One of the attractions of a Porsche is that there’s no end of places (OPCs or independents) to have them looked after, but am I going to be able to take these to the local Renault dealership?

No. Only an Alpine centre. I live in France and there is a Renault dealer on practically every street corner, but I neeed to go to Marseille, 80km away to have my Alpine looked after.

[rick.e]

MummyDust said:

I didn’t particularly like these when they came out but after seeing one in the flesh I think they’re stunning. I must have spent 20 minutes hovering around the ones on display at the Silverstone Classic, just looking at them! I love them.

I've been saying this since I saw my first Alpine, almost 2 years ago. I fell in love at first sight, and still think it is a gorgeous car. But in pictures it always looks a little chubby. You only really appreciate its small size, and proportions, in the flesh.