The B3 Has Arrived

Gibbo · 05-22-2008, 05:19 PM

Chris, fab pics , fab car, Alpina's are exclusive BMWs and a bit more stylish than a sport model for people in the know. Love the exhausts.

Are the seats Alpina stiched with the logo?

mjh93sa · 05-22-2008, 05:56 PM

Nice!

Alpina sure does understated awesome.

Finnie · 05-22-2008, 06:04 PM

Hubba Hubba Hubba!!!!!!

I liiiiike

Porscha! · 05-22-2008, 07:09 PM

Love it!

marlie · 05-22-2008, 07:17 PM

Congrats.. love it..

Real Thing · 05-22-2008, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the Comments Guys (& Girls) I think the Back (Badges) do look a bit crowded but as I don't keep Cars long enough I don't think I'll be changing them As for the Roundels Alpina don't actual make them there are aftermarket additions so it's a bit like the love hate relationship of Marmite for the Alpina enthusiasts.
I wouldn't normally bother Running it in Carlos but it was explain to me that due to the Work Alpina do to the Engine it is highly recommended to keep to the 4500 rpm limit as much as possible I doubt it would have been red lined yet as these Cars aren’t delivered by BMW but private contractors straight from Alpina to Sytners (Only had 3 Miles on the Clock on Collection Now it's got 250)

steve-p · 05-23-2008, 04:31 AM

Wow, looks great. I considered a D3 coupe but couldn't get the large discount I got on the regular coupe so didn't pursue it. I saw a new D3 saloon on the M4 the other day in a strange shade of green, which is brave.

creepy coupe · 05-23-2008, 04:36 AM

Very nice RT, I'm sure you're going to enjoy

rogerxp · 05-23-2008, 05:01 AM

It is very nice indeed. Just checked on-line and they seem to be like hens teeth (hard to find!!). There's a convertable one on AutoTrader which is nudging £60k - are they really that much more expensive than a standard 335 coupe. How much is the basic one (if I dare refer to it as 'basic') or does it only come pretty damn specced up already??

- Paul - · 05-23-2008, 05:13 AM

Nice motor - IMO - the badges are a bit too much though.

steve-p · 05-23-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

How much is the basic one (if I dare refer to it as 'basic') or does it only come pretty damn specced up already??

Most things are still optional according to this:

http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...usstattung.php

Real Thing · 05-23-2008, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-p

Most things are still optional according to this:

http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...usstattung.php

The UK spec is slightly different Sat/Nav, BlueTooth, 19" Alloys are all standard the euro's just pushed the price up by over £3K but there still quite a bit cheaper than an M3 with the autobox (DCT)

BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Saloon MRRP £ 47,150 OTR
BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé MRRP £ 48,520 OTR
BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Cabrio MRRP £ 53,490 OTR

rogerxp · 05-23-2008, 08:32 AM

That spec sheet made me smile. You get Alpina sills & matts as standard but an alarm is an extra!!! Probably different for each Country as you say.

Bumps · 05-23-2008, 09:35 AM

RT that car is absolutely stunning. Many congratulations on buying what is one of the ultimate Q cars on the road today. For my £0.02 I'd debadge it but only for the maximum shock effect when you leave most other traffic standing

Absolutely cracking car, enjoy

dxb335d · 05-23-2008, 10:05 AM

they 18" as standard? look like it? can you spec the 19"?

Real Thing · 05-23-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

they 18" as standard? look like it? can you spec the 19"?

19" Classic or Dynamic Alloys as Standard for uk Market So no carlos there 19"

dxb335d · 05-23-2008, 02:14 PM

So yours are 19" RT? they just look like 18" ?? Maybe its the style.

Car looks awesome though mate, i really want one!

squeezebm · 05-23-2008, 02:29 PM

Feck Me RT i forgot you was getting that - LOVE IT

3_toed_tree_sloth · 05-23-2008, 02:47 PM

Top draw, really nice

Snooky · 05-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Fantastic!

What are the performance figures for the Alpina?

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-23-2008, 03:45 PM

can I get this in the U.S ? never seen one and I am one of those ppl that likes a rare version of what ever I drive

hence why I ordered my car like I did have yet to see one like it

Real Thing · 05-23-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snooky

Fantastic!

What are the performance figures for the Alpina?

http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/co...hrleistung.php

05-22-2008, 05:19 PM	#23
Gibbo Colonel 115 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Golf Ed35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Chris, fab pics , fab car, Alpina's are exclusive BMWs and a bit more stylish than a sport model for people in the know. Love the exhausts. Are the seats Alpina stiched with the logo? __________________ Golf Ed35 Black with - Black Leather
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05-22-2008, 06:04 PM	#25
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05-22-2008, 07:17 PM	#27
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05-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#28
Real Thing Lieutenant 27 Rep 582 Posts Drives: Audi TT-RS Plus + MK6 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the Comments Guys (& Girls) I think the Back (Badges) do look a bit crowded but as I don't keep Cars long enough I don't think I'll be changing them As for the Roundels Alpina don't actual make them there are aftermarket additions so it's a bit like the love hate relationship of Marmite for the Alpina enthusiasts. I wouldn't normally bother Running it in Carlos but it was explain to me that due to the Work Alpina do to the Engine it is highly recommended to keep to the 4500 rpm limit as much as possible I doubt it would have been red lined yet as these Cars aren’t delivered by BMW but private contractors straight from Alpina to Sytners (Only had 3 Miles on the Clock on Collection Now it's got 250) __________________ Last edited by Real Thing; 05-22-2008 at 08:20 PM..
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steve-p Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2012 ActiveHybrid 5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newbury, UK iTrader: (0)	Wow, looks great. I considered a D3 coupe but couldn't get the large discount I got on the regular coupe so didn't pursue it. I saw a new D3 saloon on the M4 the other day in a strange shade of green, which is brave.
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05-23-2008, 04:36 AM	#30
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05-23-2008, 05:01 AM	#31
rogerxp Major General 190 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	It is very nice indeed. Just checked on-line and they seem to be like hens teeth (hard to find!!). There's a convertable one on AutoTrader which is nudging £60k - are they really that much more expensive than a standard 335 coupe. How much is the basic one (if I dare refer to it as 'basic') or does it only come pretty damn specced up already?? __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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05-23-2008, 05:13 AM	#32
- Paul - Major General 791 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Nice motor - IMO - the badges are a bit too much though. __________________ My Photos
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05-23-2008, 08:32 AM	#35
rogerxp Major General 190 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	That spec sheet made me smile. You get Alpina sills & matts as standard but an alarm is an extra!!! Probably different for each Country as you say. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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05-23-2008, 09:35 AM	#36
Bumps Captain 18 Rep 859 Posts Drives: E92 320i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 320i M Sport [0.00]	RT that car is absolutely stunning. Many congratulations on buying what is one of the ultimate Q cars on the road today. For my £0.02 I'd debadge it but only for the maximum shock effect when you leave most other traffic standing Absolutely cracking car, enjoy
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05-23-2008, 10:05 AM	#37
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05-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#39
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1043 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	So yours are 19" RT? they just look like 18" ?? Maybe its the style. Car looks awesome though mate, i really want one! __________________ 997.2 GT3
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05-23-2008, 02:29 PM	#40
squeezebm Colonel 43 Rep 2,652 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Notts iTrader: (0)	Feck Me RT i forgot you was getting that - LOVE IT
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05-23-2008, 03:34 PM	#42
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05-23-2008, 03:45 PM	#43
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	can I get this in the U.S ? never seen one and I am one of those ppl that likes a rare version of what ever I drive hence why I ordered my car like I did have yet to see one like it
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