No idea why I haven't registered until now, I've been on Bf.C, etc. for a long time.

I'm looking to buy this local 1995 Alpine 525iA. Unfortunately, the car has to be automatic, as mandated by Dad (but he's buying the thing so I can't argue with that!). Out of all the cars I've had in the 5 years I've been driving, only one has been auto and it was an SUV. Oh well.

Reliablility is to be the main emphasis here, and I prefer the M50 to the M60. The car will remain stock, at least for a while, since I'm a student with very limited funds.

What are your thoughts? I know the price is sky-high, but I'm willing to pay a premium for such a mint example. I don't plan on paying any more than $7k anyways.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=en&cardist=3