Good review and love the fact you both bought one. I'm loving my San Remo 73 version, nearly a year in. Best addition I've made is the storage box that clips between the seat and cill. Ideal for your wallet, keys, sunglasses, etc. Available on the internet from a place in France. No creeks or rattles for me so far.
Thx to both of you for taking the time to film, edit and upload the A110 review. I've owned my A110S for about 7 months. Great car and as Maddy said the way you can enter roundabouts is simply astounding. Like you I've spent a few pennies with Life 110 - Panel Filter, Oil Cap cover, Titanium Rear Track Rods, Life110 Geo settings (done by Spires). I also got pedal extenders from France for the gear paddles. I'm toying with an exhaust from WORTEC but probably the most obvious thing would be to get some winter tyres given the car is fitted with the CUP2 option, it's interesting in the colder weather. Cheers, Kevin
Nice and good review although as an owner of a Legende GT I don't agree on all points, or rather I have not experienced some of the negatives mentioned. For example, no annoying squeeks or rattles; and we feel it's a great motorway tourer and very quiet inside too. A 911 or Cayman are a lot noisier. I do agree when it's gusty you can be blown off course a bit. I also noticed the quality of the LGT was better than the very early cars in terms of interior fit. For touring, recommend to buy soft luggage custom-made for the frunk and boot; then a 3 week continental trip is easily possible. It encourages travelling light which is great c.f. than stuffing your car with extras, "just in case".. I have to admit the suspension is firmer than I thought it'd be - the 17" wheel option with the bigger tyre wall will be softer. Great music system when connected with bluetooth and the sat-nav is perfectly fine but can't be upgraded as no longer supported by Bosch. I also didn't notice the difference in power between the base unit and the 300 hp GT, in fact the 252 hp sounded better, less 'strained' to my ears. Seat comfort is always subjective, and I found both seat types to be comfortable. Big advantage of the comfort seats is they can be height adjusted; the bucket seats you need to get the dealer to adjust with a spanner. Great car and probably best used as 2nd sporty car IMHO.
Aaah you must be going through the "Can't drive the car right now, so I'll watch videos on the car I already own" phase 😆 Supposedly the door rattles are caused by the door handle rod that goes across to the latch. There is no insulation at all so it can get a bit vibratey. I seem to be the only person who complains about frequent rattles though, so yours might not develop any.
@@fullyplantd Yup. Still watch vids about the car even after I've got it. 🤣 Btw your vid about the seats was what convinced me to spec the buckets, which was the right choice. Cheers for that! 👍👍👍
To your beautiful conversation I add my comment: extraordinary car. I own an A110 R (Pikes Peak livery unique in the world) and it is completely different from the basic version, from the GT and from the S. The negative aspects you speak of, disappear completely. The R is the perfect car created by Alpine and has nothing to envy from supercars. Nothing. You should try the R. Compliments for the channel and for the splendid dog. Greetings from Italy.
Great video. I've been debating one of these for the last few months amongst others, but I always come back to the A110. I really need a test drive but the nearest dealer to me is a couple hours away and just haven't had time to go yet. My only real gripe with the car is the corrosion issues, still reading people with 2 year old cars have issues with it and that really does throw me off. Apart from that, all good... If its good enough for Gordon Murray, then it will be good enough to me too 😊
I believe it was the Alpine Blue cars that were impacted the most by corrosion. At least it's not structural corrosion. It's definitely worth your time test driving one. I'd love to change my car for the sake of trying something different but nothing compares.
Love your review and I totally concur with your theme that the Alpine A110 is such a small manoeuvrable car that you can drive it to its limit within the legal speed limit and be smiling all of the way; I have been fortunate to drive all the V8’s and V12 and the fear of there being wheel spin on a sloppy road together with the huge size and weight of these cars not to overlook the ‘huge costs of running on servicing and insuring’ makes them pointless other than on carefully planned road trip. My dilemma is I have now acquired an Alfa 4C Spider which is even more engaging and fun than the Alpine A110 now that Alfa Works have engineered so many improvements to the steering since its launch in 2013 when the car left the factory unfinished and unsafe, albeit the 4C lacks the Alpine’s GT cross continental characteristics. One of them has to go however I am incapable of deciding which
Yep agreed. I'd love a supercar, I want to know what all the fuss is about. But those that I have driven have only been able to provide thrills going in a straight line on the perfect road. And then I lie awake at night thinking "oh damn, if we had crashed at that speed.. we die" I'd have a hard time deciding too. In your situation I'd probably sell the Alpine just because the 4C is more rare and you can always buy another one. Where as your 4C sounds like it's been nicely modded so it will be tough to find another like it without having to send another to Alfa Works.
Good review and I agree with almost all of your points. I like that only car people know what it is, so it doesn’t attract the wrong sort of attention- nor indeed much attention at all, which suits me. Mine is the base spec car (which many agree is the best one to own) with just a couple of options. Mine has the standard exhaust, which is fairly quiet, Sport mode just adds a subtle crackle. I think loud pops and bangs have become a bit cringe recently! 😂 I don’t think it’s “uncool” for a bloke to drive as I think that trying to look cool is in itself uncool! Overall it’s a fabulous car, I forgive its faults for its many virtues and I agree it’s like a mini supercar. Subscribed!
Great video, in Australia the air conditioning is under powered in our summer time, although going to check just out of gas, but great to drive with windows down. Good tips I plan to get the cup holder.The suspension although brilliant in Australia our country road potholes can destroy the suspension happened to mine. Still glad I have my 2019 pure, I am hoping servicing it at Renaud is possible as our dealer network is limited.
Yeah, when you have roads like that there really isn't many cars to buy where you can have fun. MX5, Mitshishi EVO, Porsche Dakar... Everything else seems to be setup for the Stelvio Pass
This is on my 'consideration list' for when I decide to let go of my bright blue GR86, but that could be some way down the line as the 86 is just so fantastic to drive once you have a handle on it. One immediate 'plus' of the GR86 is that it has plenty of storage space and some cup holders! 😆
great info on the Alpine, i will definitely be looking to get a S or GT at some point in the future , but couldnt stop looking at the dog on the lap and thinking what if the airbag deployed in another shunt...
Thanks, worth driving an S and a GT back to back, I found the S to be too hard and crashy without giving much improvement in dyanamics. I'd actually rather buy the cheapest pure and then add Life110 bits
I Jetwash mine (2022 GT) but use lower pressure around the rear window seal - I routinely check the oil with the dipstick, do not a problem to clean the insides of the glass - also have no squeaks and rattles after 2 1/2 years - it’s a great car
My wife and I have both wanted one of these since launch in 2018. Don't have the funds just now but will get one probably when they're about 10-12 years old!! This and an mx5 are literally the only new cars on sale that hold any interest for me!!
Same, I hypothetically shop for cars with around a £200k budget and they're all too big and fast now, you get no enjoyment on the road. I think I'm going to ask the dealer if I can try an A110 R just out of curiosity.
Hate to say it, I think they might cost the same or more in 10 years. I believe production is coming to an end now and Alpine will only make electric vehicles 😮
Thanks for the review. Can I ask the approx cost for the retrim please. I've had enough of black and the optional brown I'm not that taken too but love a proper tan leather colour. Thx
Yes, my S rattles and squeaks too, and it definitely gets worse when the car is warm. Unfortunately, I also have trouble reproducing it reliably. Aside from that, it's the best fun car I've ever had. I also ordered it new because I wanted one of the Heritage colors (bleu paon).
Yeah, it doesn't even seem to be down to bad build quality, just lack of sound deadening everywhere I think. Annoying as I have 1 year of warranty left so I really should get the dealer investigating every rattle while I still can.
I did the Lotus Elise coaching day at Hethel a couple of years ago. Imagine the Elise having a nice interior, fixed roof and a DCT and that's the Alpine. I prefer the Alpine's engine, some people say the Alpine doesn't have a characterful engine but I think it does and it's the Elise that doesn't have the characterful engine. So I guess that's down to personal preference. The Elise doesn't have power-steering, but I don't think the Alpine's electric steering hinders it much because the car is so light that there is tons of communication through your bum anyway. You definitely sit slightly lower in the chassis in an Elise too. So a lot of it comes down to what you look for in a car. But for me, the Alpine is the car you'll do more miles per year in compared to the Elise which needs the perfect weather, perfect destination and someone with you who is happy to climb in and out whenever you stop somewhere.
@@fullyplantd thanks for that - I'm considering something more civilised than the Elise, but I think I'd miss the manual shift. The Toyota 2ZZ in my S2 isn't that inspiring, definitely not as nice sounding as the old Rover unit in earlier S2 and S1. It redeems itself with a high rev limit and the supercharger gives it plenty of push. I've got Nitrons on mine, the damping is spot-on, compliant even on the rubbish roads we have. I think I'll need to try one and see how I get on.
@@eddthirty4065 Do you care about 0-60 times? The Mazda RX8 is often overlooked. Not a fast car though. A Porsche 997 with a Hartech rebuild would be on my list too.
To be completely honest, I bought mine 7 years ago but wishing there was a manual gearbox. from around week 6 I stopped thinking about it & now I completely agree with the engineers deciding on only offering it as a twin clutch auto. The paddles actually enhance the drive as the shifts in track mode (the only mode you should use when pushing) are so fast & crisp that there is no way I could manually change as efficiently & allows me to better concentrate on the cornering and you can left foot brake which again is more efficient. So to summarize... what manual gerbox?
You say you're sensitive to noise, I'm sort of the same way, how does it handle longer trips on maybe not so great roads? Reviews I've read claim that it's surprisingly good. Im asking because The road noise from my GR yaris is driving me absolutely insane on 2h+ trips so much so that I arrive with a headache. I've even tried different tyres. That and the fact that Toyota kinda lied about how limited the gr yaris would be, made me fall out of love with it a little bit. Also the fact it feels a bit too ordinary at normal speeds and that it's looks arent exciting since it's just a slightly edgy yaris. So I've been eyeing a used A110. Im just not so sure about the long term reliability and repairability since they only give a pitiful 3 years of warranty, which is just completely ridiculous.
It's surprisingly quiet and refined. I think I mentioned it in the video but the only downside to longer trips is that it's quite a darty little car so small steering inputs do make a difference (and cross-winds). Apart from that, it's comfortable with an amazing stereo system. And yeah, I'm very sensitive to stuff. Any wind noise or whistle from a seal drives me insane but there isn't any of that from the Alpine. I recommend you go drive one, Alpine dealers are very accommodating as I think they just want as many people to experience one as possible.
Nice video but I wholeheartedly disagree on the second hand buying comment. First of all this is and will be one of the last great enthusiast cars, so Alpine needs to be supported by whoever can support them. And also you can create some amazing unique specs with their Atelier program. I just recently bought mine in one of those lovely heritage colors. To know that you have one of only 110 in this exact color is just so damn cool and seeing the plaque and the number on it for the first time made me really giddy. Also sadly I need to disagree a bit on running cost. Here in Germany, dealers charge 400-500€ on an oil change alone, not even a full service. That kinda sucks. Still love your modified seats by the way, still thinking about doing something similar with my buckets, but only for the upper part, like Alpine are now offering for the S.
Nice, damn that's expensive. Here in the UK some dealers do the oil/filter change for as little as £150. I would like to test drive an A110 R at some point too. I love how aggressive they look.
@fullyplantd Excellent, just horrible memories of a Clio 172 which I bought from new in 2002, failing electrically after 60K miles. Fantastic car until that point!
It is very Caterham like. I heard Caterham were consulted on the handling side of things and they were the ones who insisted that a racing helmet must be able to fit in the boot. Not sure if that's true or just a rumour.
Yeah, it sucks. That lack of sound deadening means that every little thing can be heard. It's not enough to put me off the car but I certainly with it wasn't there.
yeah, but it is an automatic and so, not a real driver's car. sure, it impresses highly on those who never drove a lightweight car in their lives but, in comparison with other real driver's cars(most of which have a manual), it is just a toy for those who cannot really drive; I simply don't understand how ppl don't get bored to just turn a wheel inside a car, as 90% automatic sports cars driver's actually do - sure, they play with the paddles for a little time, then they put it on auto, sport and leave it there for the rest of the time!, that's not driving, that's **pretending**!, stop be pretenders and learn how to drive, not to show others what your skills are but, to be able to extract the maximum from the act of driving.
You're very upset about what other people are doing in their cars. You can twiddle and play with your knob in your manual car, there's no need to get angry at what other people are doing.
@@fullyplantdI'm not angry; I'm just pissed at pretend drivers; if you don't know how to use 3 pedals and a stick before a corner, you're not a driver; and I am getting allergic to ppl who pretend to be drivers; and youtubers remotely saying or calling themselves driving enthusiast should actually know how to proper drive a car; my beagle could drive an automatic, ffs. edit. this woke fakery and pretend driving must stop, honestly!; I'm not some old fart(actually 41) saying "in my times bla bla.."; automatics allow ppl who have no business driving that fast, to exceed their skills and capabilities; I'll never gatekeep anyone who wants to drive fast..but, if you want to do it, do it properly!, in fact, you might discover a new dimension in fast driving that moves the whole experience on a much higher level.
Had mine for 2 and a half years, never once thought the shift paddles were not right. Good video.
Good review and love the fact you both bought one.
I'm loving my San Remo 73 version, nearly a year in. Best addition I've made is the storage box that clips between the seat and cill. Ideal for your wallet, keys, sunglasses, etc. Available on the internet from a place in France. No creeks or rattles for me so far.
Hi would you have a link for the storage box pls ?
Great review. Great car. Seems so underrated the A110. Awespme that you both had one!
Thx to both of you for taking the time to film, edit and upload the A110 review. I've owned my A110S for about 7 months. Great car and as Maddy said the way you can enter roundabouts is simply astounding. Like you I've spent a few pennies with Life 110 - Panel Filter, Oil Cap cover, Titanium Rear Track Rods, Life110 Geo settings (done by Spires). I also got pedal extenders from France for the gear paddles. I'm toying with an exhaust from WORTEC but probably the most obvious thing would be to get some winter tyres given the car is fitted with the CUP2 option, it's interesting in the colder weather. Cheers, Kevin
I bet it is yeah!
I love my Milltek exhaust, it just depends how loud you want it. I didn't go for the downpipe or anything.
Nice and good review although as an owner of a Legende GT I don't agree on all points, or rather I have not experienced some of the negatives mentioned. For example, no annoying squeeks or rattles; and we feel it's a great motorway tourer and very quiet inside too. A 911 or Cayman are a lot noisier. I do agree when it's gusty you can be blown off course a bit. I also noticed the quality of the LGT was better than the very early cars in terms of interior fit. For touring, recommend to buy soft luggage custom-made for the frunk and boot; then a 3 week continental trip is easily possible. It encourages travelling light which is great c.f. than stuffing your car with extras, "just in case".. I have to admit the suspension is firmer than I thought it'd be - the 17" wheel option with the bigger tyre wall will be softer. Great music system when connected with bluetooth and the sat-nav is perfectly fine but can't be upgraded as no longer supported by Bosch. I also didn't notice the difference in power between the base unit and the 300 hp GT, in fact the 252 hp sounded better, less 'strained' to my ears. Seat comfort is always subjective, and I found both seat types to be comfortable. Big advantage of the comfort seats is they can be height adjusted; the bucket seats you need to get the dealer to adjust with a spanner. Great car and probably best used as 2nd sporty car IMHO.
Great vid. Picked up my A110 a few weeks ago and I love it! And it hasn't started squeaking or rattling....... yet. 😜
Aaah you must be going through the "Can't drive the car right now, so I'll watch videos on the car I already own" phase 😆
Supposedly the door rattles are caused by the door handle rod that goes across to the latch. There is no insulation at all so it can get a bit vibratey.
I seem to be the only person who complains about frequent rattles though, so yours might not develop any.
@@fullyplantd Yup. Still watch vids about the car even after I've got it. 🤣 Btw your vid about the seats was what convinced me to spec the buckets, which was the right choice. Cheers for that! 👍👍👍
@@Az00ra Ah great to hear!
Great honest review . As 2 yr owner of A110 GT spot on with the strengths and foibles of the car. Well done.
Cheers!
so much fun seeing you each buy the same car
To your beautiful conversation I add my comment: extraordinary car. I own an A110 R (Pikes Peak livery unique in the world) and it is completely different from the basic version, from the GT and from the S. The negative aspects you speak of, disappear completely. The R is the perfect car created by Alpine and has nothing to envy from supercars. Nothing. You should try the R. Compliments for the channel and for the splendid dog. Greetings from Italy.
Great video. I've been debating one of these for the last few months amongst others, but I always come back to the A110. I really need a test drive but the nearest dealer to me is a couple hours away and just haven't had time to go yet. My only real gripe with the car is the corrosion issues, still reading people with 2 year old cars have issues with it and that really does throw me off.
Apart from that, all good... If its good enough for Gordon Murray, then it will be good enough to me too 😊
I believe it was the Alpine Blue cars that were impacted the most by corrosion. At least it's not structural corrosion.
It's definitely worth your time test driving one. I'd love to change my car for the sake of trying something different but nothing compares.
Love your review and I totally concur with your theme that the Alpine A110 is such a small manoeuvrable car that you can drive it to its limit within the legal speed limit and be smiling all of the way; I have been fortunate to drive all the V8’s and V12 and the fear of there being wheel spin on a sloppy road together with the huge size and weight of these cars not to overlook the ‘huge costs of running on servicing and insuring’ makes them pointless other than on carefully planned road trip. My dilemma is I have now acquired an Alfa 4C Spider which is even more engaging and fun than the Alpine A110 now that Alfa Works have engineered so many improvements to the steering since its launch in 2013 when the car left the factory unfinished and unsafe, albeit the 4C lacks the Alpine’s GT cross continental characteristics. One of them has to go however I am incapable of deciding which
Yep agreed. I'd love a supercar, I want to know what all the fuss is about. But those that I have driven have only been able to provide thrills going in a straight line on the perfect road. And then I lie awake at night thinking "oh damn, if we had crashed at that speed.. we die"
I'd have a hard time deciding too.
In your situation I'd probably sell the Alpine just because the 4C is more rare and you can always buy another one. Where as your 4C sounds like it's been nicely modded so it will be tough to find another like it without having to send another to Alfa Works.
That’s the definition of ‘a nice problem to have’. 👍🏼
Excellent review. Honest comprehensive and definitive. I want one too. Well done Maddy and Mr Travolta:-)
You won't regret buying one. Well worth a test drive
Good review and I agree with almost all of your points. I like that only car people know what it is, so it doesn’t attract the wrong sort of attention- nor indeed much attention at all, which suits me. Mine is the base spec car (which many agree is the best one to own) with just a couple of options. Mine has the standard exhaust, which is fairly quiet, Sport mode just adds a subtle crackle. I think loud pops and bangs have become a bit cringe recently! 😂
I don’t think it’s “uncool” for a bloke to drive as I think that trying to look cool is in itself uncool!
Overall it’s a fabulous car, I forgive its faults for its many virtues and I agree it’s like a mini supercar.
Subscribed!
Great video, in Australia the air conditioning is under powered in our summer time, although going to check just out of gas, but great to drive with windows down. Good tips I plan to get the cup holder.The suspension although brilliant in Australia our country road potholes can destroy the suspension happened to mine. Still glad I have my 2019 pure, I am hoping servicing it at Renaud is possible as our dealer network is limited.
Yeah, when you have roads like that there really isn't many cars to buy where you can have fun. MX5, Mitshishi EVO, Porsche Dakar...
Everything else seems to be setup for the Stelvio Pass
This is on my 'consideration list' for when I decide to let go of my bright blue GR86, but that could be some way down the line as the 86 is just so fantastic to drive once you have a handle on it. One immediate 'plus' of the GR86 is that it has plenty of storage space and some cup holders! 😆
great info on the Alpine, i will definitely be looking to get a S or GT at some point in the future , but couldnt stop looking at the dog on the lap and thinking what if the airbag deployed in another shunt...
Thanks, worth driving an S and a GT back to back, I found the S to be too hard and crashy without giving much improvement in dyanamics.
I'd actually rather buy the cheapest pure and then add Life110 bits
Dachshund becomes dashboard?
I Jetwash mine (2022 GT) but use lower pressure around the rear window seal - I routinely check the oil with the dipstick, do not a problem to clean the insides of the glass - also have no squeaks and rattles after 2 1/2 years - it’s a great car
My wife and I have both wanted one of these since launch in 2018. Don't have the funds just now but will get one probably when they're about 10-12 years old!! This and an mx5 are literally the only new cars on sale that hold any interest for me!!
Same, I hypothetically shop for cars with around a £200k budget and they're all too big and fast now, you get no enjoyment on the road.
I think I'm going to ask the dealer if I can try an A110 R just out of curiosity.
Hate to say it, I think they might cost the same or more in 10 years. I believe production is coming to an end now and Alpine will only make electric vehicles 😮
Buy now a mx5 in your budget, you only live once and it could be really short.
@@melaniezimmermann-jv7th good shout 👍🏻
Thanks for the review. Can I ask the approx cost for the retrim please. I've had enough of black and the optional brown I'm not that taken too but love a proper tan leather colour. Thx
About £2k if you shop around. Allon White Sports Cars did mine.
Yes, my S rattles and squeaks too, and it definitely gets worse when the car is warm. Unfortunately, I also have trouble reproducing it reliably. Aside from that, it's the best fun car I've ever had. I also ordered it new because I wanted one of the Heritage colors (bleu paon).
Yeah, it doesn't even seem to be down to bad build quality, just lack of sound deadening everywhere I think.
Annoying as I have 1 year of warranty left so I really should get the dealer investigating every rattle while I still can.
Thanks for your review. Have you driven a Lotus Elise? If so, how do they compare?
Shame there isn't the option for a manual box.
I did the Lotus Elise coaching day at Hethel a couple of years ago.
Imagine the Elise having a nice interior, fixed roof and a DCT and that's the Alpine.
I prefer the Alpine's engine, some people say the Alpine doesn't have a characterful engine but I think it does and it's the Elise that doesn't have the characterful engine. So I guess that's down to personal preference.
The Elise doesn't have power-steering, but I don't think the Alpine's electric steering hinders it much because the car is so light that there is tons of communication through your bum anyway.
You definitely sit slightly lower in the chassis in an Elise too.
So a lot of it comes down to what you look for in a car. But for me, the Alpine is the car you'll do more miles per year in compared to the Elise which needs the perfect weather, perfect destination and someone with you who is happy to climb in and out whenever you stop somewhere.
@@fullyplantd thanks for that - I'm considering something more civilised than the Elise, but I think I'd miss the manual shift. The Toyota 2ZZ in my S2 isn't that inspiring, definitely not as nice sounding as the old Rover unit in earlier S2 and S1. It redeems itself with a high rev limit and the supercharger gives it plenty of push. I've got Nitrons on mine, the damping is spot-on, compliant even on the rubbish roads we have. I think I'll need to try one and see how I get on.
@@eddthirty4065 Do you care about 0-60 times? The Mazda RX8 is often overlooked. Not a fast car though.
A Porsche 997 with a Hartech rebuild would be on my list too.
To be completely honest, I bought mine 7 years ago but wishing there was a manual gearbox. from around week 6 I stopped thinking about it & now I completely agree with the engineers deciding on only offering it as a twin clutch auto. The paddles actually enhance the drive as the shifts in track mode (the only mode you should use when pushing) are so fast & crisp that there is no way I could manually change as efficiently & allows me to better concentrate on the cornering and you can left foot brake which again is more efficient.
So to summarize... what manual gerbox?
Please can someone set up a GR86 versus Alpine A110...
Very similar ethos aren't they. Unfortunately I've never driven one.
You say you're sensitive to noise, I'm sort of the same way, how does it handle longer trips on maybe not so great roads? Reviews I've read claim that it's surprisingly good. Im asking because The road noise from my GR yaris is driving me absolutely insane on 2h+ trips so much so that I arrive with a headache. I've even tried different tyres.
That and the fact that Toyota kinda lied about how limited the gr yaris would be, made me fall out of love with it a little bit. Also the fact it feels a bit too ordinary at normal speeds and that it's looks arent exciting since it's just a slightly edgy yaris.
So I've been eyeing a used A110. Im just not so sure about the long term reliability and repairability since they only give a pitiful 3 years of warranty, which is just completely ridiculous.
It's surprisingly quiet and refined. I think I mentioned it in the video but the only downside to longer trips is that it's quite a darty little car so small steering inputs do make a difference (and cross-winds).
Apart from that, it's comfortable with an amazing stereo system.
And yeah, I'm very sensitive to stuff. Any wind noise or whistle from a seal drives me insane but there isn't any of that from the Alpine.
I recommend you go drive one, Alpine dealers are very accommodating as I think they just want as many people to experience one as possible.
Nice video but I wholeheartedly disagree on the second hand buying comment. First of all this is and will be one of the last great enthusiast cars, so Alpine needs to be supported by whoever can support them. And also you can create some amazing unique specs with their Atelier program. I just recently bought mine in one of those lovely heritage colors. To know that you have one of only 110 in this exact color is just so damn cool and seeing the plaque and the number on it for the first time made me really giddy. Also sadly I need to disagree a bit on running cost. Here in Germany, dealers charge 400-500€ on an oil change alone, not even a full service. That kinda sucks. Still love your modified seats by the way, still thinking about doing something similar with my buckets, but only for the upper part, like Alpine are now offering for the S.
Nice, damn that's expensive. Here in the UK some dealers do the oil/filter change for as little as £150.
I would like to test drive an A110 R at some point too. I love how aggressive they look.
the dog > the car
Are you getting Renault electricals, too? Only time will tell.
So far everything has been fine in that regard, owners groups have no complaints either.
@fullyplantd Excellent, just horrible memories of a Clio 172 which I bought from new in 2002, failing electrically after 60K miles. Fantastic car until that point!
Wow Alpine couple ❤
John Travolta reviewing a Alpine A110 😂😂
That is one hell of a compliment (assuming you were talking about me and not Maddy)
Grease is the word.
Can trace its roots back to the ashes of the Caterham - Reynard Motorsport joint project that failed to produce an actual car.
It is very Caterham like. I heard Caterham were consulted on the handling side of things and they were the ones who insisted that a racing helmet must be able to fit in the boot. Not sure if that's true or just a rumour.
Waiting for a electric A 110
That will ruin the car, as you can forget the light weight.
WTF ?!
@@markcoomber8222 Let me spell it out for you - heavy, inefficient battery pack = much heavier vehicle.
Creaks and rattles. Its a no no for me.
Yeah, it sucks. That lack of sound deadening means that every little thing can be heard.
It's not enough to put me off the car but I certainly with it wasn't there.
@@fullyplantd Glad I saw your video for this very reson.
It's doesn't 34k in mine and no rattles Audi had more
yeah, but it is an automatic and so, not a real driver's car.
sure, it impresses highly on those who never drove a lightweight car in their lives but, in comparison with other real driver's cars(most of which have a manual), it is just a toy for those who cannot really drive; I simply don't understand how ppl don't get bored to just turn a wheel inside a car, as 90% automatic sports cars driver's actually do - sure, they play with the paddles for a little time, then they put it on auto, sport and leave it there for the rest of the time!, that's not driving, that's **pretending**!, stop be pretenders and learn how to drive, not to show others what your skills are but, to be able to extract the maximum from the act of driving.
You're very upset about what other people are doing in their cars.
You can twiddle and play with your knob in your manual car, there's no need to get angry at what other people are doing.
@@fullyplantdI'm not angry; I'm just pissed at pretend drivers; if you don't know how to use 3 pedals and a stick before a corner, you're not a driver; and I am getting allergic to ppl who pretend to be drivers; and youtubers remotely saying or calling themselves driving enthusiast should actually know how to proper drive a car; my beagle could drive an automatic, ffs.
edit. this woke fakery and pretend driving must stop, honestly!; I'm not some old fart(actually 41) saying "in my times bla bla.."; automatics allow ppl who have no business driving that fast, to exceed their skills and capabilities; I'll never gatekeep anyone who wants to drive fast..but, if you want to do it, do it properly!, in fact, you might discover a new dimension in fast driving that moves the whole experience on a much higher level.
Yawn
@@eugenuxHave you driven one?