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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.

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.

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?

Wasn’t someone looking for a £5k weekender?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13262184

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.

I would. And I'd argue it definitely has the looks. And it weighs in at c1100kg.

@Zonda_ was I believe

IanF wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:29 am Wasn’t someone looking for a £5k weekender?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13262184

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.

Zonda_ wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:11 pm

IanF wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:29 am Wasn’t someone looking for a £5k weekender?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13262184

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.

Anyone near Brum fancy giving it the once over, it's a 3 hour drive for me!

Are these a bargain or what?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224639233030 ... SwdYxiJYfU
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294895739153 ... SwyGpiGToZ

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.

First years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !

Were you one of the lucky ones ?

Carlos wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:00 pm

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.

First years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !

Were you one of the lucky ones ?

I saw that - the whole lot sold out in 90 mins.
Nope, the wife wasn't having any of it.

Carlos wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:00 pm

JonMad wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 pm Today I’m mostly wanting a GR86...

First years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !

And how many of those build slots are being flipped already ?

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:05 pm

Carlos wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:00 pm

JonMad wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 pm Today I’m mostly wanting a GR86...

First years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !

And how many of those build slots are being flipped already ?

I admit that I was thinking about throwing my hat in the ring for this reason.

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:05 pm

Carlos wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:00 pm

JonMad wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 pm Today I’m mostly wanting a GR86...

First years allocation sold in 40 minutes according to Twitter !

And how many of those build slots are being flipped already ?

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?

'66 Galaxie estate to go with the convertible:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634627 ... 3870869208

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?

I guess so. Unless the dealer is happy to take part in the deal and change the name on the order.

Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:00 pm '66 Galaxie estate to go with the convertible:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634627 ... 3870869208


279227204_475670234300312_1958934898501143498_n.jpg

Can't see the ad without looking in but I like it. What engine's in it?

390 FE, same as mine.

ZedLeg wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:09 pm

Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:00 pm '66 Galaxie estate to go with the convertible:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634627 ... 3870869208


279227204_475670234300312_1958934898501143498_n.jpg

Can't see the ad without looking in but I like it. What engine's in it?

It’s a closed group.