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Post by jenniferlouise » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:29 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:46 pm I looked longingly at an E90 M3 (v8) earlier this week (on Collecting Cars) which I’ve always fancied. But then came to my senses. Why do I want 4 doors?! And a permanent roof?! I was ok after a lay down. Thanks for asking.

Good luck with the search. Looking forward to seeing what you choose…. 🤔
Now I’ve seen a D3 Alpina tourer on the same site. Step away from the temptation JL !! :headbang:

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Post by pvr » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:16 pm

They are very nice, friend of mine got one
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:35 pm

sars wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:21 pm Oh that’s just gorgeous, Pondrew, how could you not buy that
Because it's 18 grand for a sixteen year old car, along with the running costs. I don't have a problem with really old cars, just fairly old ones
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Pondrew » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:38 pm

I've been looking at old Jags and this little beauty caught my eye
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354539600248 ... 9J5Du5T3of
There's a definite irony in it being a FHC (fixed head coupe). :rofl:

Seriously FFS! :x Is it just me?
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:45 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:29 pm Now I’ve seen a D3 Alpina tourer on the same site. Step away from the temptation JL
If you like BMWs then you should have an Alpina, just once. They are what BMWs would be if they tried a bit harder. :thumbsup:
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Post by BeeEmm » Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:59 pm

Pondrew wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:45 pm If you like BMWs then you should have an Alpina, just once. They are what BMWs would be if they tried a bit harder.
BMW has announced that it has acquired Alpina and the company will be absorbed into BMW in 2025. My guess is that Alpina would not/could not make a better electric BMW than BMW themselves and the Bovensiepen's decided that their time was up. Shame really. Maybe a young B3 or better still a B4 or B5 will be a good buy (goodbye) as the prices I am sure will escalate rapidly.
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Post by Pondrew » Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:18 pm

BeeEmm wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:59 pm BMW has announced that it has acquired Alpina
Indeed and as soon as they did the M3 touring was announced. Took them about a week! :(
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by mmm-five » Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:44 am

The only reason I didn’t have an e34 Alpina back in the day, instead of my e34 M5, was simply because the Alpina (B10 Bi-Turbo) cost twice as much to buy and insure :x

Top-of-the-range BMWs and Alpinas are not that far apart in price anymore.
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Post by pvr » Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:19 am

Didn't know they were ending as an independent company. Perhaps you will get the "Alpina" packages now like you have M-Sport. Just different wheels etc.
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Post by Pondrew » Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:39 pm

pvr wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:19 am Didn't know they were ending as an independent company. Perhaps you will get the "Alpina" packages now like you have M-Sport. Just different wheels etc.
Agreed. Alpina spec will become like AMG line to Merc, and S-line to the Audreys only a bit more luxurious (like Brabus used to be).
Shame as the Alpinas were a very different proposition to any other BM.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Pondrew » Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:42 pm

So the F33 went away this evening, sold to probably the nicest man I have ever met.

It's always sad to see your car drive away with someone else at the helm, never to be seen again. :(
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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Post by pvr » Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:44 am

Especially with your wife sitting next to him in the car :poke:
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Post by Scubaregs » Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:58 am

pvr wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:44 am Especially with your wife sitting next to him in the car :poke:
Why would that part be sad? :rofl:
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Post by pvr » Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:06 pm

It was before dinner time
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Post by sars » Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:48 pm

You lot had better pray to the god of your choice, that I don’t ever meet your respective partners, boy, I’d bet even the most dexterous proctologist wouldn't be able to retrieve your testes once they find out about the derogatory and sexist sh1t you say about them on here :lol:
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