Alpina next?

It's understandable that you want one after constantly admiring and trying to catch mine for 4 days.
You're bound to give into that itch soon so I suppose you'd may as well do it sooner than later.

Have you got your eye on a specific one ?? - Any luck ?
 
from what i've seen of the Alpina so far my biggest concern is the roof motor, i think maybe the roof motors don't work in the dark and cold
 
Lynchy said:
You thinking of downgrading Pete ?
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He's looking for exclusivity, not mass production models. :wink:

Taz said:
from what i've seen of the Alpina so far my biggest concern is the roof motor, i think maybe the roof motors don't work in the dark and cold
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You need to keep up and stay closer... My roof was down for 630 of the 652 miles last week... :D
 
Number5 said:
You need to keep up and stay closer... My roof was down for 630 of the 652 miles last week... :D
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i was close enough to note it was up for a good hour or so lol, i suspect it was also up within 20 mins of leaving the port on the way back up to Bristol lol
 
You are going to have some collection then,Pete....if you can hold onto the M and the 3.0si Coupe.......the Alpina are great,but you can't be putting your foot down enough,or are changing up too soon,if you can't keep up with the Alpina in an M,lol :poke:

Great cars,all of them :thumbsup:
If you get an Alpina,will you keep the M and Coupe too??
 
craig3.2 said:
If you get an Alpina,will you keep the M and Coupe too??
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the idea is to buy as an investment, yes i could loose money but its a gamble. the coupe is my keeper
 
So you would keep the Coupe and the M,or get rid of the M and buy an Alpina?

If I were you,i wouldn't get rid of the M to buy an Alpina,but if you were keeping the M and adding an Alpina,then why not,go for it mate.

Looks like you had a great trip to France....lucky bugger's,well jealous,lol :driving:
 
If you have the funds, the garage space and the inclination for some smart suited retro, then what's stopping you. Get in there. :thumbsup:
 
craig3.2 said:
would keep the Coupe and the M,or get rid of the M and buy an Alpina?
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It would be added to the collection. I will only buy the right car at the right price. It may not happen but I will keep my eyes open
 
Taz said:
craig3.2 said:
would keep the Coupe and the M,or get rid of the M and buy an Alpina?
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It would be added to the collection. I will only buy the right car at the right price. It may not happen but I will keep my eyes open
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So, what are you looking for, Taz? Average mileage will be difficult, most will be on 70+ now (apart from the garage queens) - the last cars were made in 2005, so they're all 10+ years old now. Are you looking for any particular colours, lux or non-lux? I expect you will go for a totally unmodded, or modded with the originals included if it's to be an investment.
 
markeg said:
So, what are you looking for, Taz? Average mileage will be difficult, most will be on 70+ now (apart from the garage queens) - the last cars were made in 2005, so they're all 10+ years old now. Are you looking for any particular colours, lux or non-lux? I expect you will go for a totally unmodded, or modded with the originals included if it's to be an investment.
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not after anything in particular but it would have to be the Lux model. I ain't in a rush or anything but i just fancy the experience
 
Can't you just open the bonnet and add some oil every day to get that experience? :evil:

As an investment, Lux is the only interesting model really. I like the (after) fitted clear lights on black cars and the updated rears, but that would make them un-original.
 
pvr said:
Can't you just open the bonnet and add some oil every day to get that experience? :evil:

As an investment, Lux is the only interesting model really. I like the (after) fitted clear lights on black cars and the updated rears, but that would make them un-original.
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Agreed Paul, it removes their investment appeal, but mods like that are fully reversible if you keep the original components. Mine has changed fronts, sides, and rears, wheels, suspension, front grills, gear knob etc, but I have kept all the originals "just in case". I expect most Alpina owners have done the same (Perry probably even has his original diff all polished up on a desk somewhere :wink: )
 
Good point - but I was assuming that if you bought the car second hand, it might not come with the bits.

I do find the clear front take years off the car's appearance (and the red/white rear spots the same).

If I was to fill another garage space, I would not mind one of those to have a play with.
 
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