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The new alpine ???
- philbo909
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The new alpine ???
I love that they're taking on lotus, yes I'd prefer a V6 and manual box, but with current buyers and environmental regulations those times have gone.
As for the brand snobbery, I've owned three Citroëns and all have been just as reliable as my bimmers. No water pumps or suspension refreshes up to 100k, so maybe more reliable
They also know how to make a light car, unlike the Germans, who just add more power
As for the brand snobbery, I've owned three Citroëns and all have been just as reliable as my bimmers. No water pumps or suspension refreshes up to 100k, so maybe more reliable
They also know how to make a light car, unlike the Germans, who just add more power
Sapphire black z4 coupe 135,000miles young
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I haven’t seen one in real life but it doesn’t do it for me at all from the pictures.
However, I wasn’t particularly bothered by the 4C and then I saw a couple at a PistonHeads meet. Now I can’t get the idea of one out of my mind.
However, I wasn’t particularly bothered by the 4C and then I saw a couple at a PistonHeads meet. Now I can’t get the idea of one out of my mind.
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Well done. Saw a couple at FoS for the first time in the metal and I think they're are a really special little car, especially if they drive as well as all the reviews suggest.
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
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- ZermattV
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Well it turned up .... won’t be to everybody’s taste .. but it is mine ; running it in at the moment but it’s much more refined than I expected .
Off for PPf and GTechniq next week
Off for PPf and GTechniq next week
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Awaiting an Alpine A110
2016 M-Sport Fiesta ST
- Previously - 997 Targa - Z4M 2006 - Z4 3.0 Roadster - MX-5 1.8 Phoenix
2016 M-Sport Fiesta ST
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Looking forward to seeing what you think after a few miles.
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Congrats That's going to be fun when you've got it run in
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- philbo909
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It looks like a Porsche that has melted a bit
First and foremost a car has got to look good, performance comes next.
First and foremost a car has got to look good, performance comes next.
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- MrPT
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Umm, can you post some more pics and words about your new car please?
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
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Nice... especially the GT4 version https://www.topgear.com/car-news/geneva ... lpine-a110
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YESSSSSS!!!! come on man can we get more pics, like full details everywhere?? engine bay, load areas, cabin, Everything please!
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- ZermattV
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Still running it in at the moment and it’s been away for PPF and GTechniq.
Running in should be finished in the next week or two, so far my thoughts are pretty positive - you really feel the lightness in the body and it glides through bends even at less than 3500 rpm.
I got a long drive of one in France before I bought and the car comes alive once it’s set into sport and you can exploit the top of the Rev range. The issue for perspective owners will be getting s long enough test drive to judge the car, 15 minutes out from a dealer is not going to do the car justice.
The downsides are the media console is pretty rudimentary in comparison to the 718 and packing for a European trip is going to be fun, although more space than the F-Type there is nothing like the luggage space of a 718.
The car is an interesting size being as wide as a 718 but a good deal shorter.
Anyway some photos ...
Running in should be finished in the next week or two, so far my thoughts are pretty positive - you really feel the lightness in the body and it glides through bends even at less than 3500 rpm.
I got a long drive of one in France before I bought and the car comes alive once it’s set into sport and you can exploit the top of the Rev range. The issue for perspective owners will be getting s long enough test drive to judge the car, 15 minutes out from a dealer is not going to do the car justice.
The downsides are the media console is pretty rudimentary in comparison to the 718 and packing for a European trip is going to be fun, although more space than the F-Type there is nothing like the luggage space of a 718.
The car is an interesting size being as wide as a 718 but a good deal shorter.
Anyway some photos ...
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Awaiting an Alpine A110
2016 M-Sport Fiesta ST
- Previously - 997 Targa - Z4M 2006 - Z4 3.0 Roadster - MX-5 1.8 Phoenix
2016 M-Sport Fiesta ST
- Previously - 997 Targa - Z4M 2006 - Z4 3.0 Roadster - MX-5 1.8 Phoenix
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I’m going to be lazy here is a good walk around video of one which covers most bases ..
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ggyRTHpEgcg#
Awaiting an Alpine A110
2016 M-Sport Fiesta ST
- Previously - 997 Targa - Z4M 2006 - Z4 3.0 Roadster - MX-5 1.8 Phoenix
2016 M-Sport Fiesta ST
- Previously - 997 Targa - Z4M 2006 - Z4 3.0 Roadster - MX-5 1.8 Phoenix
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I saw one today, it looked great!
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