# Big Steve Raiders Alpine A290 **URL:** \ **Category:** Modern project threads\ **Tags:** renault-5-gt-turbo, clio-200, renault-clio, bigsteveraider, alpine\ **Created:** [May 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124 "2025-05-27T18:32:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/big_steve_raider/32/8_2.png) [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/1 "2025-05-27T18:32:11Z")
As all of the old skool members know. In September 2023 I had a life changing accident, and lost the use of my right arm. (Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury) ![IMG_8756.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/c/e/ce5c5d56b5ee40f76a731769d58a6c3fd21b0792.webp) …so my Renault dreams have really taken a hit recently, given that I’ve now lost my Manual Car License, so I can NO LONGER drive any of these cars I own: 5GTT Raider ![IMG_5010.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/6/5/6574d97fcfe8d42819f39d3c7d7ca50c383d9c66.webp) 11 Turbo ![IMG_0194.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/0/6/0605190a2b7585c5a407359181d6c05c3fd45561.webp) Clio Williams 2 ![IMG_1329.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/4/7/47c76adf6d7760b0eab988bca0e34744f77310b5.webp) Clio 182 Cup ![KF2_1149.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/0/2/02518baea41fef6fd27ad01945ebf607035127db.webp) [B]Clio 200 Raider ![KF2_0827.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/c/d/cd1e8d7ce7ca4e98160432deaa4212c1129042a3.webp) [/B] However (thank god) when I bought my Megane 4 RS Trophy, I ordered an EDC one, so I can still drive that: ![IMG_7090.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/a/4/a45bfd6ff401bd2e7c82f4bcdcb7dbcecbe5ad86.webp) I’ve just been a bit numb with it all recently, wondering if I’m going to get any use of my arm back, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen, so just recently I’ve decided to face the fact I need to thin the herd, so in coming months, I’m planning on offloading the 11 Turbo, Clio 200 Raider, and Clio Williams 2 (sale already agreed). Just as I’ve been going thru all this, Renault announced they’re going to build 1980 Full Electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E’s so I’d be able to drive one! ![IMG_6130.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/5/f/5fd5f2ff03e6af04c4087b91b6463471dc303cd9.webp) In a fit of madness, I found myself completing the application form, to see if I could get one..! THEN they announced their price… £135,000!! 🤯😱😳🤬 Holy fudge!! A few days later, I got a call from Renault Cambridge, telling me if I wanted one… I could get one!! There was still allocation. They would require a £43,000 down payment, then the remaining £92,000 payable in January 2027 before delivery in Summer 2027… ---
**Author:** ![Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/turbell/32/543_2.png) [@Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Turbell)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/2 "2025-05-27T18:55:13Z")
Go on, Go on, Go on. ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/3 "2025-05-27T19:01:09Z")
Oh my… go on… ---
**Author:** ![andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/andybond/32/13_2.png) [@andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/andybond)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/4 "2025-05-27T19:08:50Z")
![200.gif](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/3/1/312fb2c4831b85a9a208575f27e64d240012c016.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/big_steve_raider/32/8_2.png) [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/5 "2025-05-27T19:29:35Z")
> [@Turbell](#): > > Go on, > Go on, > Go on. > [@Adey](#): > > Oh my… go on… So I made an appointment to go to Renault dealer last Saturday with @Millie_Bee and we thought we’d take the Raider for a run out: ![IMG_6177.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/7/a/7acc0a9ed2eb8af04dd194f761a44aede1da767b.webp) We get there, and there’s the new Alpine A290 demonstrator innocently sitting there, so I took the chance to get a few comparison photos with its Great x5 Grandson: ![IMG_6180.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/8/7/877f2efdae710bb94b5338c796a3d31f5a977a72.webp) ![IMG_6187.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/9/3/9383df9bed2889cee3e2428e58593fea32b815ee.webp) ![IMG_6190.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/a/5/a56f33ffe766a05a22c9841e1b9597b4d8df7a0e.webp) ![IMG_6209.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/7/d/7dda2272e0906ded9531aca5c87d447a1040ca15.webp) And before we knew it, we were out in it for a test drive… ![IMG_6195.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/e/3/e38741e77995536c742e9d970e4d2d2cf06d111a.webp) ![IMG_6200.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/c/6/c6f4927e31aecf44d7a157d6137f2bc83c53a291.webp) WOW! Got to say, I was very impressed!! Yes I know it’s only 220bhp and 0-60 in 6.4 Seconds, but it drives really well, and is certainly a handful driving thru the front wheels with 1 arm..! A very quick bit of man maths, made me wonder if the Turbo 3E is really 3.5 times better than this car at 3.5 times the price…?? Before I knew it, a deal was struck, and I’d ordered ordered an Alpine A290 Premieré Edition in Alpine Vision Blue, just like this: ![IMG_6136.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/a/2/a2b499cf185448893fced0a33840a84a3266aad2.webp) ![IMG_6260.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/e/3/e3eb74cb3c789663f9656e0f613be693a735e111.webp) ![IMG_6140.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/4/0/4052d99819b6f8b79fba58f11bc97f1fe63782c3.webp) ![IMG_6143.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/9/8/983c0ecca3141ed41975b3ef050fb01978ba2646.webp) ![IMG_6144.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/0/2/0288f86c56130666e881ca701eb2ca1dbe654c09.webp) Interestingly, the Premieré Edition is a limited number car also, with only 1955 units being made (The year Jean Rédélé founded Alpine) so strangely enough, this car is rarer than the Turbo 3E?? 🤨 ![IMG_6217.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/b/0/b000bb7a20038e9cb16eb36d88708359bb319e53.webp) On the drive home, I couldn’t resist a Quick Look on the DVLA website and ended up buying this: ![IMG_6214.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/c/d/cdee8f6a6e7bbd96cc2506576e9dd66cf7458abc.webp) So now the waiting game for the car to be built, and they’re expecting delivery in September 25.. Sorry to disappoint you guys, I didn’t plump for the Turbo 3E. But I just didn’t want to sell EVERY other car to just get the 3E. ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/6 "2025-05-27T19:32:44Z")
awesome stuff that fair play (y) ---
**Author:** ![Leigh5t](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/leigh5t/32/1199_2.png) [@Leigh5t](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Leigh5t)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/7 "2025-05-27T19:46:23Z")
Classic! You went with the “I almost spent this much, but I ONLY spent this much. They almost gave it to me” 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣 Love it. I’m grinning for you! 👍🏻 ---
**Author:** ![andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/andybond/32/13_2.png) [@andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/andybond)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/8 "2025-05-27T21:10:34Z")
I understand where you are coming from by not purchasing the 3E You are still a tease though! ---
**Author:** ![Mart](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/mart/32/9_2.png) [@Mart](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Mart)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/9 "2025-05-28T05:05:31Z")
Great purchase 👍 The size difference of that and your Raider is crazy. ---
**Author:** ![DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/davel485/32/12_2.png) [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/10 "2025-05-28T14:14:42Z")
Although I am sad that you didnt go for the 3E as it would probably be my only chance to go in one, I am delighted you found a compromise! How much was the 11 again…? 👀 ---
**Author:** ![Sparkysparks](https://turborenault.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@Sparkysparks](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Sparkysparks)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/11 "2025-05-28T19:48:23Z")
‘innocently sitting there’ They knew you were coming 😂 That 3E is mega. But for that money. It’s a Renault. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/big_steve_raider/32/8_2.png) [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/12 "2025-05-28T20:04:59Z")
> [@DaveL485](#): > > How much was the 11 again…? 👀 Make me an offer Captain Lowball? 🫡😘 ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/steve_swan/32/554_2.png) [@Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Steve_Swan)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/13 "2025-05-29T06:30:08Z")
There will be a few lucky people out there who are going to get some fantastic cars, when you move yours on. Good news that you can still get your car fix with modern tech. There did have to be one good reason for making it… ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/big_steve_raider/32/8_2.png) [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/14 "2025-06-30T16:05:37Z")
Went to the Dutch GT Turbo meeting last weekend and they had an Alpine A290 there: ![IMG_6970.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/c/a/cab0ce2095821c845fb7d891f06457b1e9f1416b.webp) Of course it didn’t take me long to get my bum in it… ![IMG_6971.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/3/9/391c746ac1a6ae2d00065487738a23ba0dd7d9d0.webp) Heard from my dealership that it should arrive in the UK import centre on 4th August, so I’m hoping to make plans to pick it up on Saturday 6th September… hoping 4.5 weeks is long enough for them to get it there…?? Will keep you posted… ---
**Author:** ![DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/davel485/32/12_2.png) [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/15 "2025-06-30T17:08:27Z")
> [@Big Steve - Raider](#): > > hoping 4.5 weeks is long enough for them to get it there…?? 👀 Cue another Big Steve super saga thread 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/turbell/32/543_2.png) [@Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Turbell)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/16 "2025-07-05T18:11:03Z")
Saw a yellow 5 today, they’re big, but looks spot on, think they’re gonna sell well ---
**Author:** ![Brigsy](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/brigsy/32/43_2.png) [@Brigsy](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Brigsy)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/17 "2025-07-05T21:01:35Z")
Seen an alpine a290 on the m1 yesterday in black, was quite stealth apart from the two crosses on the front. Looked totally different to the normal r5. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/big_steve_raider/32/8_2.png) [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/18 "2025-07-17T22:29:17Z")
I’ve just been able to add my VIN number to the Alpine App which means the cars potentially been built!? ![IMG_7241.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/7/1/7152a3cb718f5083c7317ce8a8051d99b22d85c4.webp) #excited ! ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/big_steve_raider/32/8_2.png) [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/19 "2025-07-28T21:45:36Z")
Excitement levels building… had a message from my dealer telling me that the car was due to arrive in the UK today (28th July 2025) so they think they should see it in a couple of weeks. Alpine Cambridge have been really great, even suggesting they can transport the car to my detailing guy nearby for him to fit the PPF and paint protection ahead of delivery in September!! Wet my appetite to see a car with the exact same spec appear on AutoTrader recently as well… ![IMG_7389.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/d/e/ded962482151e03a2b8d205a2c17fa46c85a68f9.webp) ![IMG_7391.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/3/1/31327916c12f9ca1b05ef53010c7b6b58ea881d0.webp) ![IMG_7390.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/7/2/72a0078ca8e5b9511a8065c1c4ba22fe1b481e26.webp) You’ll see a plethora of pictures appearing as soon as I see it for the first time myself..! 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steve-raiders-alpine-a290/76124/20 "2025-07-29T05:16:46Z")
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