The new Alpine topic

I'm reliably informed ( by a man with one reserved ) that them cakes is now all sold ..... I'd still rather have a Pantera so give not one jot

I'm reliably informed ( by a man with one reserved ) that them cakes is now all sold ..... I'd still rather have a Pantera so give not one jot

not the case, I just reserved this one...

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... for the next 27 minutes at least!

[BIG_MVS]

Are these first 1955 all left hookers?

yeh..... lost a bit in translation...about 1000 reserved so far ...

Are these first 1955 all left hookers?

its unclear, but as UK deliveries are slated for a year later I am guessing they are RHD although, as Stephen mentioned, LHD is an option. minor detail when ordering a new car, not important like the colour!

Does seem a bit half arsed and confused but hey that's the Ren/Apline way ....Working on an old BMW 850 atm and the parts just turn up like a week later ...all of them...and correct parts at that !!

What's that Pub Landlord quote ??

I'd say very little chance of these selling for profit if 2000 are available. A lot of similarities with the launch of the Alfa 4c which some speculated on making a profit and that fell flat even with a carbon tub! I'm sure the car will be exciting when it gets here and I'll be interested in one but it's very early and so little info to commit.

Trevor.

[BIG_MVS]

Don't let me down Trev, I have you in the RAOC sweep for the first peep to own one.

[Alpineandy]

Don't let me down Trev, I have you in the RAOC sweep for the first peep to own one.

And I've got BIG_MVS

[BIG_MVS]

/\ /\ You've drawn the Nag I'm afraid Andy!

Big MVS could well be the first.....

....to break a new Alpine

I really can't see this selling particularly well in the UK, I'm surprised they've even gone down the RHD route considering they haven't on the Talisman (which I rather like) and the new Espace, both of which look fabulous on French roads and would probably do ok in the UK considering Renault's better reputation these days and the sales success of the new Clio, Captur and Kadjar. I do suspect however that the Alpine will sell pretty well in Europe (especially France obviously) as the European's do seem to be less into the 'premium' shiiite (Audi, BMW and Merc). Realistically, I'd be gobsmacked to see even 100 Alpine's a year sold in the UK, especially if we are talking £55-60k. Might have one at £20k when they are 3 years old though

Don't let me down Trev, I have you in the RAOC sweep for the first peep to own one.

And I've got BIG_MVS

All units allocated to France have found a buyer after 48Hours; no more available in France.

[johnb]

All units allocated to France have found a buyer after 48Hours; no more available in France.

Do you know how the 1955 cars were allocated between the various countries?

[johnb]

Might have one at £20k when they are 3 years old though

I think I'm there with you John. However, in 4 years time I might have gone off the idea or something else might have come along like another restoration project of an original Alpine.

All units allocated to France have found a buyer after 48Hours; no more available in France.

Do you know how the 1955 cars were allocated between the various countries?

Sorry mate; I don't know at all. I assume the marketing guys must have study every countries' market potential, with a lot allocated to France I presume.
Regarding UK, for sure it will be UK RHD as they expect to sell it in Japan as well where the brand is still very popular.
So all cars allocated to UK will be RHD.