Today’s want
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Today I’m mostly wanting a GR86. With the thought that it’s a cheaper, nat. aspirated, manual gearbox, more practical, although slower alternative to an Alpine. Which I’ve also been desiring recently.
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Problem with the Alpine is that it falls in that strange no-mans land.
Doesn't have the name, looks or the cachet (unless you're nerdy enough to remember the original) - it's saving grace is how it drives, but even then would you chose it over the Emira/Evora or Cayman? Both of which are also available in manual and with V6 options too.
Doesn't have the name, looks or the cachet (unless you're nerdy enough to remember the original) - it's saving grace is how it drives, but even then would you chose it over the Emira/Evora or Cayman? Both of which are also available in manual and with V6 options too.
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Am I the only one who cant look at a Cayman without subconsciously sizing up what 911 I could buy for the the same money?
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I would. And I'd argue it definitely has the looks. And it weighs in at c1100kg.Matty wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:51 pm Problem with the Alpine is that it falls in that strange no-mans land.
Doesn't have the name, looks or the cachet (unless you're nerdy enough to remember the original) - it's saving grace is how it drives, but even then would you chose it over the Emira/Evora or Cayman? Both of which are also available in manual and with V6 options too.
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That’s great, I’ve looked at a few adverts for them and they have been rot boxes. I’m in Spain at the mo, might give him a message on Sunday.IanF wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:29 am Wasn’t someone looking for a £5k weekender?
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13262184
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Zonda_ wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:11 pmThat’s great, I’ve looked at a few adverts for them and they have been rot boxes. I’m in Spain at the mo, might give him a message on Sunday.IanF wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:29 am Wasn’t someone looking for a £5k weekender?
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13262184
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Anyone near Brum fancy giving it the once over, it's a 3 hour drive for me!
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Are these a bargain or what?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224639233030 ... SwdYxiJYfU
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294895739153 ... SwyGpiGToZ
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224639233030 ... SwdYxiJYfU
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294895739153 ... SwyGpiGToZ
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First years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !JonMad wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 pm Today I’m mostly wanting a GR86. With the thought that it’s a cheaper, nat. aspirated, manual gearbox, more practical, although slower alternative to an Alpine. Which I’ve also been desiring recently.
Were you one of the lucky ones ?
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I saw that - the whole lot sold out in 90 mins.Carlos wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:00 pmFirst years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !JonMad wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 pm Today I’m mostly wanting a GR86. With the thought that it’s a cheaper, nat. aspirated, manual gearbox, more practical, although slower alternative to an Alpine. Which I’ve also been desiring recently.
Were you one of the lucky ones ?
Nope, the wife wasn't having any of it.
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I admit that I was thinking about throwing my hat in the ring for this reason.Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:05 pmAnd how many of those build slots are being flipped already ?

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How does that work in practice? Do you and the person with the build slot have to come to an agreement between yourselves as I'm guessing dealers will only deal with the person who put the deposit on the slot and that remains in their name? Does that mean they need to follow that through to receiving the car then transferring ownership to the interested party?Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:05 pmAnd how many of those build slots are being flipped already ?
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'66 Galaxie estate to go with the convertible:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634627 ... 3870869208
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I guess so. Unless the dealer is happy to take part in the deal and change the name on the order.Ascender wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:21 am How does that work in practice? Do you and the person with the build slot have to come to an agreement between yourselves as I'm guessing dealers will only deal with the person who put the deposit on the slot and that remains in their name? Does that mean they need to follow that through to receiving the car then transferring ownership to the interested party?
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Can't see the ad without looking in but I like it. What engine's in it?Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:00 pm '66 Galaxie estate to go with the convertible:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634627 ... 3870869208
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390 FE, same as mine.
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It’s a closed group.ZedLeg wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:09 pmCan't see the ad without looking in but I like it. What engine's in it?Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:00 pm '66 Galaxie estate to go with the convertible:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634627 ... 3870869208
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