Alpine A110 owners

[jjgreenwood]

5 cars registered in the UK so far this year by Alpine before March 1st:

https://www.circlemaze.com/uk-car-registrations-by...

Can we find all the new owners on here?

[Hoofty]

Crikey, only five?

Glad there seem to be a few of us taking delivery within the next couple of months at the very least. Can't wait.

[bcr5784]

I think (and hope!) that is only a result of Covid - not much point in taking delivery before the new registration when you can't go anywhere.

[Wiseguy2012]

O my word!!!

So took delivery of my 2019 A110 today and a big thanks to Adam at Winchester Alpine Centre.

Took it for a short spin when I got home from work and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever driven before.

My history of cars is a long list of varying pedigrees but after only a short drive I immediately knew it was special and I’m so glad the reviews were spot on for once.

Can’t wait to get it out in the Welsh Hills and stretch its legs.

Will post pics soon but I’m thrilled with it.

[domrusty]

Awesome! Congratulations Well worth the wait?!

Pics, or it didn’t happen

[Sporky]

Wiseguy2012 said:

Took it for a short spin when I got home from work and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever driven before.

I'd be very interested in your comparisons with the Evora - I tested a GT400 and thought it and the A110 had quite a bit in common (despite all the differences), but you've spent a lot more time with an Evora than I have.

[Didzz]

Wiseguy2012 said:

my 2019 A110

Is it a 2nd hand ? How many miles on the clock and which specs ?

[Wiseguy2012]

Sporky said:

I'd be very interested in your comparisons with the Evora - I tested a GT400 and thought it and the A110 had quite a bit in common (despite all the differences), but you've spent a lot more time with an Evora than I have.

Mine was an S1 so the Alpine feels light years ahead in everyway. I’ve not tried the later model Evoras as I was disappointed with a few things so I ruled it out.

I bought the Alpine on the back of all the reviews and high profile petrolhead owners who know their stuff.

Risky but it’s paid off!! I’m in awe of This little thing so far

[Wiseguy2012]

Didzz said:

Is it a 2nd hand ? How many miles on the clock and which specs ?

Yes second hand, 3k miles and has the comfort seats which were a must for me. 18” wheels, sports exhaust, front and rear sensors and focal stereo.

[Miserablegit]

Just a heads-up to Alpine owners - check the wiper fitting - the end cap on one of my wipers was loose (I menitioned it at the last service) and it subsequently made a bid for freedom.

I asked for a new end cap under warranty but Alpine will only sell me.....
two new wiper units for £250...as the whole wiper unit is a "wear and tear item" apparently and they are only sold as a pair.

I'm waiting to hear if there is any possibility of customer service assisting but, without any way of contacting them, am reliant on the dealer making my case for me.

[Didzz]

Miserablegit said:

two new wiper units for £250...as the whole wiper unit is a "wear and tear item" apparently and they are only sold as a pair.

I've seen somewhere (can't remeber where) that you can replace the wipers' blades only, which makes it a quite cheap fix.

[Miserablegit]

If you know where I can get an end-cap I will be eternally grateful as that would, indeed, be a cheap fix.

[Didzz]

Some interesting link here :

https://www.simon-auto-shop.de/epages/Simon-Auto-A...

Might be for the original 110; sorry.

Edited by Didzz on Wednesday 10th March 13:15

[Miserablegit]

Indeed- alas that's for the orignal Alpine A110.

[Didzz]

Miserablegit said:

Indeed- alas that's for the orignal Alpine A110.

Blades can be replaced on the new one as well; Please search on Google.

[Miserablegit]

Thanks for being no help whatsover.

I post a heads-up to Alpine owners telling them that if the blade retaining cap comes out they are facing a £250 bill to replace.

Your respond with a comment that the blades (only) are easy to replace as you have seen it somewhere on the internet.

As that doesnt assist me in any way I ask you if you know where I could get replacement clips from (as they might be needed if anyone manages to find a blade profile suitable)

You give me a link to wipers for an original A110...

I point this out to you and then you suggest I should google it. You know, I hadn't thought of that...

[craigjm]

Miserablegit said:

I'm waiting to hear if there is any possibility of customer service assisting but, without any way of contacting them, am reliant on the dealer making my case for me

There is a contact customer services form on the Alpine site

https://www.alpinecars.com/en/contact/

[Miserablegit]

Many thanks Craig- that doesn't go anywhere with respect to support- I filled the form in a few weeks ago but heard nothing.

I'm sure if I was enquiring about buying another new one they would get in touch...

The cars are superb

[bcr5784]

I see from the French configurator that you can now get either the Pure or Legende seats in white as a no cost option. You do lose the diamond quilting on the leather bits, which makes them look a bit plain to my eyes. The white seat belts which come with them may look grubby quite quickly. Still more options can't be bad.

Not on the UK configurator (yet)

[craigjm]

Miserablegit said:

Many thanks Craig- that doesn't go anywhere with respect to support- I filled the form in a few weeks ago but heard nothing.

I'm sure if I was enquiring about buying another new one they would get in touch...

The cars are superb

Thats not very re-assuring is it. Still when the car first came out I sent a message to the Orpington dealer about a test drive and then went to South Africa and forgot about it. 16 months later they contacted me and offered me a test drive