How am I gonna explain this at home...

"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris) 01/14/2018 at 07:33 • Filed to: Alpine, A110 Premier Edition, Interclassics Maastricht, Alpine is Back

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Two issues with this one: I really need to convince my wife I need a 2 seater for my daily commute. And I’ll have to wait a freaking whole year if I’d order one today! Great resurrection Alpine!

FSI > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 07:38

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Renault didn’t even show the Alpine at the Frankfurt motor show:(

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 07:50

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I really wish they sold the Alpine here... :(

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > FSI 01/14/2018 at 07:57

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You’re grey, I’ll see if I can ungrey you!

Flavien Vidal > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 07:59

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You need a Beat or a Cappuccino in your life. And you know what? I can help make your life better by selling you one :D

Flavien Vidal > FSI 01/14/2018 at 08:00

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They didn’t bring one at the Tokyo Auto Salon either!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 08:01

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The waiting time is not a problem, it gives you extra time to convince mrs. Jobjoris.

Maybe you can convince her that the Pao is a good family car xD.

Nibby > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 08:05

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find new wife who is accepting of 2 seater daily drivers

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 08:22

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A customer of mine couldn’t convince his wife to let him have a new Defender 110 XS, but then one with the exact spec he wanted turned up on a fairly local forecourt. This was enough to convince her that it was fate. What he didn’t tell her was that he actually ordered it 6 months prior. Anyway. Food for thought.

FSI > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 08:56

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I can ungrey my new acc from my old phone’s account haha.

FSI > Flavien Vidal 01/14/2018 at 08:58

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Real bummer. They did bring it to the Frankfurt Klassikstadt or whatever it’s called but back I couldn’t make it unfortunately. Maybe Renault will do something similar at the TAS.

duurtlang > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 09:05

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This should replace the plug-in hybrid diesel Volvo V60? Seems like a big upgrade. Add a tow hook for the kids. Problem solved. Besides, both the Pao and the 911 have a backseat, right?

Flavien Vidal > FSI 01/14/2018 at 09:12

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Oh no, I went there friday, they didn’t even have a booth... Actually made a mistake with my earlier post.. I meant to say “they didn’T even bring one to the Tokyo Motorshow, back in october...

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > FSI 01/14/2018 at 09:15

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I followed your new account for oppositelock, so should be permanently ungreyed now

FSI > Flavien Vidal 01/14/2018 at 09:19

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That’s even sadder.

FSI > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 09:20

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Thanks a lot!

Jobjoris > FSI 01/14/2018 at 09:31

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It wasn’t even Renault officially showing it, the Dutch Octane Magazine showed it next to the old one.

Jobjoris > Flavien Vidal 01/14/2018 at 09:32

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It wasn’t even Renault officially showing it, the Dutch Octane Magazine showed it next to the old one. The Dutch Octane Magazine showed my/your Pao in a recent issue as well!

Jobjoris > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 01/14/2018 at 09:34

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I don’t wish they do, then my waiting would be even worse ;-)

Jobjoris > Flavien Vidal 01/14/2018 at 09:36

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I need an Escargo! And I might need a different spec Pao: a white Manual, preferably with the sunroof.

FSI > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 09:38

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Better than nothing I guess. Did you at least like the new Alpine? From what I’ve read it can kick the Cayman’s ass.

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 09:39

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Haha, true. Biggest one to convince the Pao is a good family car would be me though ;-)

I’ll probably end up getting a E46 wagon besides all.

Jobjoris > Nibby 01/14/2018 at 09:42

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And the new wife has to accept not joining on the weekends when I have the kid.

I better just get an additional cheap ride.

Jobjoris > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 01/14/2018 at 09:46

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I love the idea. Not sure if it will work here but I like the way that “customer” solved it. Wait. Didn’t you drive a Defender as well? ;-)

Jobjoris > duurtlang 01/14/2018 at 09:51

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Actually it’s a downgrade, both in price (it starts at 62), the V60 was way over 70 and amount of seats. Or Torque and HP. It beats it in awesomeness of course so I’ll give you that.

Jobjoris > FSI 01/14/2018 at 09:52

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Like it? I LOVE IT!

FSI > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 09:55

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Sooooo....

When is the approx. date of delivery :p

Jobjoris > FSI 01/14/2018 at 10:05

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Depends on tonight. Cooking for the mrs. ;-)

duurtlang > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 10:08

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Isn’t “awesomeness” the only relevant factor to determine the value of a car?

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 10:10

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I guess having an Alpine should be enough to convince yourself!

That sounds like a good option. A nice 6 pot, I presume?

Jobjoris > duurtlang 01/14/2018 at 10:10

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MAJOR UPGRADE! ;-)

FSI > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 10:10

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Can’t say no with a full belly:D

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 01/14/2018 at 10:17

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This is a man who has figured out marriage.

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 10:18

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Oh, I’d even settle with a nice 320d if I have the Alpine next to it. But I don’t mind a sixpot!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 10:29

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Oh I definitely get that, and it’s probably easier to find a non trashed 320d than it is to find a non trashed 330i.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 10:37

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God yes. 15 months of waiting at the moment, right?

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 10:47

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Not entirely sure on that either, the 320d was a fleet basterd so that wasn’t taken well care of either I’m afraid ;-)

Jobjoris > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 01/14/2018 at 10:48

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The Alpine sales rep was only willing to do estimates. Price “from about 62k” (the premier edition was 65 over here). Delivery “over a year”. I’m gonna try it in March/April.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 10:58

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You just need to find one bought by an older guy who didn’t use it a lot, but needed a diesel for whatever reason. A family member of me had an 1999 320d sedan until a few years ago, and it still looked brand new, so they do exist.

E92M3 > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 11:05

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Just go ahead and order it. When it arrives, just act surprised..”did I forget to cancel that? I knew I was forgeting something”

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 11:11

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A real German “Rentner Wagen” would be great, the last car a guy gets when he retires. In Germany diesel wasn’t much more expensive so they certainly exist. But... Rust Roests ;-)

Jobjoris > E92M3 01/14/2018 at 11:13

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I might have used that strategy once or twice too often ;-)

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 11:18

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Yeah, but a true “Rentner Wagen” is kept in the garage, haha, should limit the rust somewhat :)

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 11:35

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I would never get away with such things. I’m far too transparent.

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2018 at 11:37

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“Rust Roest” is also about the fact mechanicals don’t run for ages. That’s never a good thing.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 12:12

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Ah, I get it now! Wasn’t fully awake as reading my own report makes me a bit tired :p

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Jobjoris 01/14/2018 at 14:15

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Do they have dedicated sales points, or is it just a desk at a Renault dealer? Are you planning to benchmark it agains the 4C, Elise and WRX 718?

Jobjoris > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 01/14/2018 at 16:03

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Just two dealers in the Netherlands, so that is somewhat of an issue actually. Because, of course, the closest in distance is 50 miles away. So for maintenance I’ll probably take it to Belgium (the Alpine dealer isn’t that far from me there but buying it there will be an issue importing and stuff). No benchmarking, if I’m sacrificing stuff I must really love it. The 718 actually is appealing but 10k more expensive and I’m sure way more if I match it with goodies.

Flavien Vidal > Jobjoris 01/15/2018 at 05:25

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Man, manual Pao go for quite big money here now :(

Doubt I could get one for less than $6500 or even a bit more... Same for the BE-1. S-Cargo are not common but I haven’t forgotten about it... I’m buying one as soon as I find a good one, no matter if you want it or not hehe

Flavien Vidal > Jobjoris 01/15/2018 at 05:26

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And you still haven’t sent me a scan of the article?? Come on!!! Waiting for it in my mailbox :)

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jobjoris 01/15/2018 at 07:31

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do it!

Jobjoris > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/15/2018 at 10:37

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I’ve earned one, right?

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jobjoris 01/15/2018 at 18:40

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Absolutely

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/15/2018 at 21:57

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Didn’t we settle this? Just get two. She can have white, and you can have blue. Hey, that rhymed.

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/16/2018 at 03:28

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You’re such a poet. This will get Krista agreeing with it. Just that poem will!

Jobjoris > Flavien Vidal 01/16/2018 at 05:31

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Scan? Looking for a hard copy to send to you ;-)

Just mail your address buddy.

Flavien Vidal > Jobjoris 01/16/2018 at 05:33

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Oh hell yeah! That would be awesome haha thanks a lot!! Sending you that I’m a bit

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/16/2018 at 22:11

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Maybe you should write a song about it.

Oh, Alpine you’re so fine

You’re so fine you blow my mind, hey Alpine!

Hey Alpine!

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/17/2018 at 04:32

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Hey Micky? Or should I replace it with Krista?

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/18/2018 at 00:49

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Oh Alpine, what a pity you don’t understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand.

Oh Alpine, you’re so pretty, can’t you understand
It’s cars like you Alpine
Oh, what you do Alpine, do Alpine
Don’t break my heart, Alpine

That works pretty good. You sing that and Krista will have tears in her eyes and demand you buy yourself an Alpine. Maybe swap in Krista on the last “Alpine.”

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/18/2018 at 05:29

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Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun.

Shine on you crazy Alpine.

Now there’s a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky.

Shine on you crazy Alpine.

You were caught in the crossfire of childhood and stardom, blown on the steel breeze.

Come on you target for faraway laughter, come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine!

Or should I try something French to convince her?

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/19/2018 at 23:14

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I like that one, too.

Hold me close and hold me fast

The magic spell you cast

This is La Vie en Alpine.

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/20/2018 at 12:37

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Ah, the French touch. Well, what about throwing in some Disco?

Shift up, Alpine, shift up,
Gimme your heart, gimme, gimme your heart
Gimme gimme
Shift up, Alpine, Shift up,
Gimme your heart, gimme, gimme
All your gears,
All your gears.

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/21/2018 at 21:16

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I had to look that one up. Good one. I hadn’t heard that song in forever.

Alpine. You don’t have to turn on the red light.

Those days are over, you don’t have to brake when you’re turning right.

Alpine. You don’t need another rally light.

Drive the tracks for money, you don’t care if it’s left or if it’s right.

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/22/2018 at 04:28

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Haha, you have to look OTTAWAN? Best band EVER!

By the way didn’t I break your clutch?
Please excuse me, I never meant to break your clutch
So sorry, I never meant to break your clutch
But you broke mine

Alpine is it too late to say I’m sorry?
And Alpine could we get it together again?
I just can’t go on pretending that it came to a natural end

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/23/2018 at 00:07

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Yeah, Ottawan never made it over here. I’m familiar with their big hits because I love my disco.

Kayleigh I didn’t have to look up.

I drive along the avenue
I never thought I’d meet a car like you
Meet a car like you

With blue paint and tawny lights
The kind of lights that hypnotize me through
You hypnotize me through

And I ran
I ran to the dealership
I just ran
I ran all night and day
I couldn’t get an Alpine

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/23/2018 at 03:56

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Iraq I ran!!!! I was so glad that song was in GTA Vice City! And you definitely will not get a new Alpine ;-)

Now I can’t see you Alpine
But I know you’re always there
You taunt, you tease me Alpine
But I never never can drive away
Its the heat and the steam of combustion
Oh got me running and I just can’t brake
So stay don’t leave me Alpine
Cos it’s getting so hard - oh

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/24/2018 at 13:28

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Flock of Seagulls are classic. I really respect anyone who invents their own hair style.

Haha. I think that’s the song that first got me into Genesis.

Down at the DMV had to fill out the forms
A pink one, a red one, the colors you choose,
Up to the counter to see what they think
They said ‘It doesn’t count man, it ain’t built in America’.
Don’t trust anybody least not around here, cause

It’s not fun driving an illegal Alpine,
It’s not fun driving an illegal Alpine,
It’s not fun driving an illegal Alpine,
It’s not fun driving an illegal Alpine

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/24/2018 at 15:19

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Just don’t confuse ‘m for the Cutting Crew.

Ah, another Genesis. And now back to...

Doctor says my lever looks like leaving with my lover, need another burn-out now

Like any sort of Alpine turning down to zero still standing out in any crowd

Pulling zero-to-sixty with experience and dreams, sweating out a happy hour

Where you’re hiding 49 you know it ain’t a crime

To burn a little brighter now, burn a little brighter now

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/24/2018 at 23:13

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I get Flock of Seagulls confused with Psychedelic Furs sometimes, but never Cutting Crew. I haven’t thought about Cutting Crew in 30 years.

Another one I had to look up. I don’t remember that one. They should change the lyrics to that like they had to do with their old songs when Fish left the band.

It was late at night on the open road,
Speeding like a man on the run,
A lifetime spent preparing for the journey;

He is closer now and the search is on,
Reading from a map in the GPS,
Yes there’s the ragged hill,
And there’s the boat on the river.
And when the rain came down,
He heard a wild dog howl,
There were voices in the night, “Don’t do it!”
Voices out of sight, “Don’t do it!
Too many men have failed before,
Whatever you do,

Don’t pay the DMV man,
Don’t even fix a price,
Don’t pay the DMV man,
Until he registers your Alpine.

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/25/2018 at 07:22

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Didn’t you ever die in someone’s arms? Well, die, pass out or something? I always think about the Cutting Crew at those moments.

One of Marillion’s finest. Your’s I had to look up now. Did you ever watch the BBC series “who pays the Ferryman”? Hahahaha, dude drives an 850 Spider in that one! And you should/could replace that last Alpine with “LNA”.

Hey, hey Alpine, said the way you move,
Gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.

Uh uh child, way you shake that thing,
Gonna make you burn, gonna make you swing.

Hey, hey, Alpine, when you drive that way,
Watch your fuel drip, can’t keep away.

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah, ah, ah, ah, ah, yeah, ah, yeah, ah, ah, ah.

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/26/2018 at 00:33

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No, I can’t remember ever fainting in someone’s arms, no. But, that song does go through my head now and again. I’m not sure why. Probably because it was everywhere when it came out.

No, I don’t think I’ve seen that show, but now I’m intrigued. What was it about?

You’re right, that works both thematically and has the right amount of syllables.

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face
And stars fill my dream
I’m a traveler of both tarmac and space
To be where I have been
To sit in Alpines of the rally race
This world has seldom seen
They drive for days for which they shift and burnout
All will be registered

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/26/2018 at 16:51

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Probably because you now will never forget how they looked:

That BBC show was about an old British fart going to live in Rural Greece. It was really terrible. I’d love to see it again ;-)

KASHMIR! Wow, best song by Led Zeppelin ever!

If your car ain’t all it should be now
This Jean will put him right.
I’ll show him what he could be now
Just give me one track.
I’m the Jeannot - the Alpine Queen.
Pay before we start.
I’m the Jeannot - The Alpine queen.
I’ll tear your soul apart.

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/28/2018 at 22:19

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Handsome fellas.

Oh, you know, that rings a bell now. I probably did see it once or twice. Our public television station used to show shows like that. Rumpole of the Bailey, that one about a department store.

Some friends of mine had a band back in the 90's that did a great cover of Kashmir. It was great live. Always a crowd pleaser.

I love that song.

We’re on our own, Alpine
All alone, Alpine
Let’s think of a track to drive
Now the slow cars have all gone away

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/29/2018 at 18:09

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Haha, that really was a The sound of Music meets The Who to me, Cousin Kevin. That Kashmir sounds great!

Ain’t found a way to start me yet
Fumes burn with stinging sweat
Seems every road leads me to nowhere
Wife and kids, household pet
Alpine Blue was no safe bet
The Porsches scream to me from somewhere

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/30/2018 at 00:34

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I like the saxophones doing the vocals. They sound like Robert Plant.

I was never much of an Alice in Chains fan. That song’s alright, though.

He’s the one
Who like all our pretty cars
And he likes to drive along
And he likes to rev his Porsche
But he don’t know what it means
Don’t know what’s an Alpine
And I say...

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/30/2018 at 07:14

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Haha, did you ever hear Frank Zappa’s Stairway to heaven ? Trumpets do the guitar solo. They should try that with the Sax. On Fire.

NIRVANA! I was thinking what to use from them...

You ever heard the story of Mr. Faded Paintjob?
Say he who rides an Alpine must someday fall
Talkin’ to my shiftknob, drive is what you make it
And if you make it death well rest your soul away
Away, away yeah child  

Jonee > Jobjoris 01/30/2018 at 23:37

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Oh, that’s right. Zappa was a genius. We need more brass band Zeppelin renditions.

Mother Love Bone? Wow.

Metal Jesus where are you from?
Korea or Canada or maybe Taiwan?
I didn’t know it was the Gallic land
But I believed from the minute the check left my hand
And I drive

Can I be saved, I spent all my money
On an A110

Jobjoris > Jonee 01/31/2018 at 04:15

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Ah, we’re getting straight down into the Seattle scene. Wooden Jesus, I’m gonna watch Singles again.

Stuttering, shake and fumes
Steal the hot air tired friend
Times are gone for Alpine men
And sometimes far too long for cars
In my car, a walking sleep
And my youth I pray to keep
Heaven sent Dieppe away
No one drives like you anymore  

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/01/2018 at 22:15

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Classic. Although I never need to hear that song again.

Ain’t found a way to beat my ass
Eyes burn with stinging gas
Seems every track leads me to victory
Porsches and Alfas, but Matra’s best
Alpine blue was no safe bet
The engines scream to me from somewhere

Yeah, they come to snuff the rooster
Yeah here come the rooster, yeah
You know he ain’t gonna lose
No, no, no, you know he ain’t gonna lose

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/02/2018 at 04:16

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This was the Crooner edition by Paul Anka!

DUDE!!!!! 1/29/18 6:09pm I ALREADY DID THE ROOSTER!!!!

Old Alpine, the subject
Of schoolboy fantasy
He wants it so badly
Knows what he wants to be
Inside him there’s passion
This boy’s an open page
Book marking - he’s so close now
This car is twice his age

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/04/2018 at 21:06

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Ha. I knew there was some reason I thought of that song.

Great one.

Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to the Alpine

Her friends are so jealous
You know how good cars get
Sometimes it’s not so easy
To be the driver’s pet
Temptation, frustration
So bad it makes him cry
Wet bus stop, she’s waiting
His car is warm and an Alpine

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/05/2018 at 05:09

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I really need to get some tapes of the Police for in the Pao.

Don’t tell the director I said “Ouais”
But are you safe Miss Rédélé?
We were at a cars & coffee
They were planning production of the new A110.
I didn’t want to rock your car,
But you started this dangerous war

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/05/2018 at 23:42

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Totally need Police cassettes. I had a lot of those back in the day.

I love that song. It’s a deep cut.

A connecting rod,
Linked to the cylinder
Almost imperceptible
Acceleration inexpressible.
RPMs insusceptible
Suspension so inflexible
Causally connectible
Yet Alpine is invincible.

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/06/2018 at 04:09

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I really need to find me a source for those. Now all I have is a cassette from Krista with Doe Maar on it.

Science insusceptible! What a song. Never knew what it was about.

Another French Dieppe family morning.
Exhaustpipes screaming at the wall.

We have to shout above the sound of our Gordinis
We can’t hear anything at all.
Mother chants her litany of boredom and frustration,
But we know all her four wheel drifts are fake.

Daddy only stares into the distance
There’s only so much more that he can drift.
Many miles away something crawls from the slime
At the bottom of a Normandy cliff.  

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/07/2018 at 21:36

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Ha. Doe Maar. Classic. I’ve even heard of them.

Haha. Which one went off the cliff?

You consider me the young apprentice
Caught between the Alpine and Gordinis
Hypnotized by engines if I should linger
Staring at the wheel under your finger

I have only come here seeking horsepower
Things they would not teach me of in driver’s ed
I can see the Opel you sold turned into shining Campagnolos of gold

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/08/2018 at 04:09

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You did? How come? In our discussions?

I saw a picture of a burnt down new A110 recently, probably that one. Alpine was downplaying it pretty hefty. Haha @ campagnolos of gold. Should be Gottis!

Alpine
You don’t have to stop for a red light
Those days are over
You don’t have to spill those fumes to the night

Alpine
You don’t have to burn those slicks tonight
Drive the streets for money
You don’t care if it’s wrong or if it’s right

Alpine
You don’t have to stop for a red light  

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/11/2018 at 00:33

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They were like a ska band, right? I used to have some ska friends.

Jalopnik had a post about that burnt Alpine. I guess they have a bug to work out, but that was a pre-production car.

Oh, I was thinking of that song, too.

You’re always racing down the street
With your Alpine blue paint
And every new car that you meet
Wasn’t built in Dieppe

When it’s racing ‘neath the starry sky
Ooh, it’ll make you flip
(Here it comes again)
When it’s racing ‘neath the starry sky
I kinda like the way the road dips

It’s my best friend’s car
It’s my best friend’s car
But it used to be my Alpine

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/12/2018 at 04:29

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Yeah, totally ska. Singing about stuff our parents didn’t want us to hear about. Ended up having a fanbase of about 14 years of average age...

The cars! Appropriate! Especially on an Alpine...

You might think it’s hysterical
But I know when you’re weak
You think you’re in the races
And everything’s so deep
But I think that you’re wild
When you flash that fragile tail
You might think it’s foolish
What you put me through
You might think I’m crazy
But all I want is an Alpine A110.

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/12/2018 at 22:35

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That’s funny. I didn’t know they were teeny boppers.

I love the Cars. That first record might be the most perfect rock album ever.

I don’t mind you comin’ here
And wastin’ all my time
‘Cause when you’re revving in top gear
I kinda lose my mind

It’s not the blue paint that you wear
It’s not the ribbons in your trophy case
And I don’t mind you comin’ here
And wastin’ all my time

I guess, an Alpine’s just what I needed
I needed some car to ride
I guess, an Alpine’s just what I needed
I needed some car to drive

I guess, you’re just not going to be imported
I needed Ghosn to feed
I guess, you’re just not going to be imported
I needed Ghosn to bleed

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/13/2018 at 03:41

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Haha, you really nailed this one. And Carlos. Now back to another era.

I hope you’re starting flawless now
I see you have no rust at all, it seems
I wonder what you’re runnin’ now
I wonder if you’ll start for me at all
Do you still turn the same corners now?
Or are those special tricks for someone else?
I hope you’re feeling snazzie now

Just because you look good
Does make Alpine right, oh no
Just because you look good
Still want you here in America  

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/15/2018 at 01:27

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I’d never heard that song before in my life, but I like your version.

I’m too sexy for my Porsche
Too sexy for my Porsche
Porsche’s going to drive away

I’m too sexy for my Gordini
Too sexy for my Gordini
So sexy it hurts
And I’m too sexy for Dieppe 
Too sexy for Dieppe
Stuttgart, and Japan
I’m too sexy for your rally
Too sexy for your rally
No way I’m dirt drifting

‘Cause I’m an Alpine, you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the racetrack
Yeah, on the racetrack
On the racetrack, yeah
I shake my little tush on the racetrack

Jobjoris > Jonee 02/15/2018 at 03:52

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You never heard Hedonism???? It was all over Europe in the late ‘90's! A bit of a scary singer but sure impressive.

Hahaha...

Count on me; I’m gonna win the race.
Count on me; I’m gonna win the race.
Room-dah-bee-boom, the whippering dong.
Room-dah-bee-boom, the whippering dong.

Now shut the door; keep down to Dieppe.
Hit the floor; keep down to Dieppe.
I want more; keep down to Dieppe.

Not any car is burning, but the race is in my head.
I’m attacking the illusion, but the Matras drives me mad.  

Time is running out, and the Jidé fades away.
Time is running out; another Porsche is on its way.

Another car was shining, and he knew Alpine was great.
He didn’t ever talk about; he knew he couldn’t wait.

Are you ever gonna push me? Let me run and let me do.
I need it, and I’m ready, and I haven’t got a clue.

Jonee > Jobjoris 02/16/2018 at 23:57

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I guess Hedonism never made it over here. At least not on my radar. The singer is a bit intimidating.

Good one. Love that band. I’ve always wanted to know what a whippering dong was.

Toot toot, hey, beep beep

Bad cars
Talking about the sad cars
Sad cars
Talking about bad cars, yeah

See the Alpines out on the street at night, rollin’
Picking up on all kinds of drivers
If the price is right
You can’t drive if you’re pocket’s tight
But you want a good time
You ask yourself who they are
Like no one else
They come from Dieppe
Bad cars, yeah

Now Ferraris and Corvettes are both the same
But you call yourself by a different name
Now your mama won’t like it when she finds out
That her Alpine is out at night