Daily driver & if not what else do you drive
Discussion
Ever since I tested one in the summer I think at some point in the near future I’ll get an A110.
It’d be my daily driver, though another daily is feasible but I want to avoid the error I made with my E92 M3 where it ended up being another garage queen.
So the question is who uses theirs as their daily and if not what else do you have?
I was thinking an Audi A2 would compliment it being aluminium, practical etc and cr*p enough to ensure I use the 110!
Cheers in advance.
It’d be my daily driver, though another daily is feasible but I want to avoid the error I made with my E92 M3 where it ended up being another garage queen.
So the question is who uses theirs as their daily and if not what else do you have?
I was thinking an Audi A2 would compliment it being aluminium, practical etc and cr*p enough to ensure I use the 110!
Cheers in advance.
As my hometown is really a pain when it comes to driving a vehicle, I tend to go everywhere on foot. Sometimes two weeks go by without using my car, so I cannot really say that I have a daily driver at all. In an average year I drive around 12,000 kms, more than half of which during roadtrips abroad.
I do have another car though that I cannot part from: a 2016 Mazda MX-5 (ND). As it is more practical than the Alpine (only a bit though) and I love driving with the roof down, I use it for those shorter trips in and around town. If I really need a car with some more space I use a car sharing service. The original idea was that the Alpine would be too fast to drive in town (as was the Cayman that I had driven occasionally), but as it is so tiny, I can imagine it to be a good car for daily use too.
I am aware that owning two cars and not regularly driving either of them does not really make sense, but as long as the MX-5 does not cost me that much and I can park it in a parking garage for €40 per month, I think I will keep it like this.
I do have another car though that I cannot part from: a 2016 Mazda MX-5 (ND). As it is more practical than the Alpine (only a bit though) and I love driving with the roof down, I use it for those shorter trips in and around town. If I really need a car with some more space I use a car sharing service. The original idea was that the Alpine would be too fast to drive in town (as was the Cayman that I had driven occasionally), but as it is so tiny, I can imagine it to be a good car for daily use too.
I am aware that owning two cars and not regularly driving either of them does not really make sense, but as long as the MX-5 does not cost me that much and I can park it in a parking garage for €40 per month, I think I will keep it like this.
Edited by bram070 on Thursday 13th October 06:49
My main car is a Tesla Model 3 Performance, the A110 (forever keeper) is used when I head into Wales where the roads are most suited to it.
I used to have an A2 90 Tdi as a run around and they are great fun to chuck around but they are getting on a bit now.
I don't think I would use an A110 as a daily, they are too special for that, mine just brings out the kid in me when I use it and I want to keep it as an event.
I used to have an A2 90 Tdi as a run around and they are great fun to chuck around but they are getting on a bit now.
I don't think I would use an A110 as a daily, they are too special for that, mine just brings out the kid in me when I use it and I want to keep it as an event.
Mine was my only car for 18 months, it's ideal for daily duties. Small and economical, enough space to cart about a bit of shopping or work gear (not that I used it for business that much). Great commuter as it's quiet and auto means non stress. Like a mini limo lite that's great fun to drive.
I’ve got a few other cars to use. They really only get used now when I need more than 2 seats or if it’s raining - the Alpine is fine in the rain but it’s not really fun.
I’m fortunate that where I live there are good driving roads at the end of my driveway so even a trip to the supermarket can be fun if I take “the long way” round.
There’s no real compromise for most of my trips when I use the Alpine. Very different to an Exige
I’m fortunate that where I live there are good driving roads at the end of my driveway so even a trip to the supermarket can be fun if I take “the long way” round.
There’s no real compromise for most of my trips when I use the Alpine. Very different to an Exige
rix said:
s111dpc said:
My A110S is my main car but we also have an Octavia Estate for family duties, however the Alpine copes well with the daily grind and can also accommodate the wife and our black Lab when we go away for weekends etc 
Where does the dog fit?!I've just retired, so the concept of having a daily driver has changed a bit. The family Volvo XC40 does the lifting & shifting, and then there are the two blue cars. Your starter for ten is 'What make is the pale blue one?', with a bonus mark if you can name the (rather tenuous) link between the two...
When I bought the Alpine last month I intended to use it more often however it is too special, one or two blasts a week at the moment
I have a 3L X3 for business miles & we have a Polo GTI for running around
May retire fully ( just gone 3 days ) in the next 2 years at which point the Alpine would get more use
It's a keeper although I have said that before
I have a 3L X3 for business miles & we have a Polo GTI for running around
May retire fully ( just gone 3 days ) in the next 2 years at which point the Alpine would get more use
It's a keeper although I have said that before
LE62NDE said:
I've just retired, so the concept of having a daily driver has changed a bit. The family Volvo XC40 does the lifting & shifting, and then there are the two blue cars. Your starter for ten is 'What make is the pale blue one?', with a bonus mark if you can name the (rather tenuous) link between the two...
Is that a Bond thingy, seem to remember they did some 4 wheel cars while I was only interested in the Bug ? 
Murphys said:
LE62NDE said:
I've just retired, so the concept of having a daily driver has changed a bit. The family Volvo XC40 does the lifting & shifting, and then there are the two blue cars. Your starter for ten is 'What make is the pale blue one?', with a bonus mark if you can name the (rather tenuous) link between the two...
Is that a Bond thingy, seem to remember they did some 4 wheel cars while I was only interested in the Bug ? 
That happens to be a Bond Equipe GT4S. Yes, they did three-wheelers as well: I had a Mk C, which packed a 198cc Villiers two stroke engine, putting out a heady 4.5 bhp. 
And the connection is Giovanni Michelotti, who designed the cars each of mine is based on: the A110 Berlinette, and the Triumph Herald.
LE62NDE said:
I've just retired, so the concept of having a daily driver has changed a bit. The family Volvo XC40 does the lifting & shifting, and then there are the two blue cars. Your starter for ten is 'What make is the pale blue one?', with a bonus mark if you can name the (rather tenuous) link between the two...
Bond Equipe GT4They both have a GT4 model??
They are both lighter than a Cayman?
The drivers of both are better looking than other motorists?
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