Alpina D3
03 October 2009, 04:34 PM
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Never owned one but know someone who did.
06-07 come with single turbo. These start of as 320d se and are taken away by Alpina to have the suspension lowered and a remap on the motor gets the car to about 200 bhp. AC Schnitzer spoiler added to the boot lid and classic Alpina 19" staggered fitment alloys finish of the very nice exterior look in either saloon or estate.
The car rides superbly as they don't have the run flats on them. Deceptively quick on all types of road with mags quoting anything from 6.7 to 7.2 for the 0-60 dash.
The only 3 real gripes about this car.
1. You get next to nothing in terms of equipment as they could be specified with the Sat Nav and I think they only came with half leather.
2. The car has a superb chassis and doesn't have enough power to fully exploit this. Given the engine is probably almost at it's limit in terms of power and torque. I don't think there is to much more you can do to this car.
3. List was around £27k and I think you will need to spend at least £20k-£25k for one now. They do hold there price, but you could get a very good 335d for that money.
The new D3's now have BM's twin turbo diesel engine but I think they have 215 bhp and more torque.
All in all, very nice car.
Independent Motor Company : BMW Alpina D3
Edward Labinjoh Cars : "57" BMW Alpina D3
BMW : BMW 335d Touring M sport - FULLY loaded
BMW : BMW 335D M-Sport
Autovogue : E92 330d Autovogue Vision
06-07 come with single turbo. These start of as 320d se and are taken away by Alpina to have the suspension lowered and a remap on the motor gets the car to about 200 bhp. AC Schnitzer spoiler added to the boot lid and classic Alpina 19" staggered fitment alloys finish of the very nice exterior look in either saloon or estate.
The car rides superbly as they don't have the run flats on them. Deceptively quick on all types of road with mags quoting anything from 6.7 to 7.2 for the 0-60 dash.
The only 3 real gripes about this car.
1. You get next to nothing in terms of equipment as they could be specified with the Sat Nav and I think they only came with half leather.
2. The car has a superb chassis and doesn't have enough power to fully exploit this. Given the engine is probably almost at it's limit in terms of power and torque. I don't think there is to much more you can do to this car.
3. List was around £27k and I think you will need to spend at least £20k-£25k for one now. They do hold there price, but you could get a very good 335d for that money.
The new D3's now have BM's twin turbo diesel engine but I think they have 215 bhp and more torque.
All in all, very nice car.
Independent Motor Company : BMW Alpina D3
Edward Labinjoh Cars : "57" BMW Alpina D3
BMW : BMW 335d Touring M sport - FULLY loaded
BMW : BMW 335D M-Sport
Autovogue : E92 330d Autovogue Vision
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06 October 2009, 09:46 AM
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I am aware of this, but it is still based on the 325 
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evol...alpina_d3.html
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evol...alpina_d3.html
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06 October 2009, 07:06 PM
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Yes this is the latter Bi Turbo model. The original D3 which is what Andy had enquired about is based on the 320d
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08 October 2009, 05:09 PM
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Thank you for your replies Stryder and others. I bought the 1st D3 on your link list Stryder ( from IMC ) It really had only done 1700 miles, it smells like new !
Bad points :
If I'm being honest it needs the 2nd turbo, it can be a bit laggy low down. Christ knows how you get 47 MPG out of it, best I've seen is 40-45. No sat nav, or ash tray lol.
Good points :
exclusivity-not seen another one on my 60 mile round trip to work, see probably 200 other silver BM's. The ride is absolutely phenominal. It rides better than a 330d I drove on 18's. They way it holds a line around a bend and cannot be unsettled over pot holes/ uneven ground is amazing. It drives like a much smaller, nimbler car, even with dust bin lid wheels. It pulls very well over 2000RPM, very well indeed all the way to redline.
You just get the impression it is a very well made car. Everything is so tight and well bolted together, much better than my previous VW's/Scooby.
Bad points :
If I'm being honest it needs the 2nd turbo, it can be a bit laggy low down. Christ knows how you get 47 MPG out of it, best I've seen is 40-45. No sat nav, or ash tray lol.
Good points :
exclusivity-not seen another one on my 60 mile round trip to work, see probably 200 other silver BM's. The ride is absolutely phenominal. It rides better than a 330d I drove on 18's. They way it holds a line around a bend and cannot be unsettled over pot holes/ uneven ground is amazing. It drives like a much smaller, nimbler car, even with dust bin lid wheels. It pulls very well over 2000RPM, very well indeed all the way to redline.
You just get the impression it is a very well made car. Everything is so tight and well bolted together, much better than my previous VW's/Scooby.
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See loads around here.
Possibly something to do with being near Sytners in Nottingham - Alpina's UK distribution centre. (I think they have 3 used ones for sale at the moment)
We looked at getting one when they first came out but couldn't stomach the ridiculous £2k surcharge to have some options fitted, plus the price of the options.
Nice car, though.
Possibly something to do with being near Sytners in Nottingham - Alpina's UK distribution centre. (I think they have 3 used ones for sale at the moment)
We looked at getting one when they first came out but couldn't stomach the ridiculous £2k surcharge to have some options fitted, plus the price of the options.
Nice car, though.
09 October 2009, 09:34 AM
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Good choice Andy! You might have mentioned it but what shape did you go for?
I'm regularly nipping out for drives for the sake of it in the 335d (vaguely similar) and absolutely loving it.
Got mine from Sytners too - but the Leicester dealership - very impressive service. Makes a change from Vauxhalls comedy customer "service."
I'm regularly nipping out for drives for the sake of it in the 335d (vaguely similar) and absolutely loving it.
Got mine from Sytners too - but the Leicester dealership - very impressive service. Makes a change from Vauxhalls comedy customer "service."
09 October 2009, 10:45 AM
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Yes this is the latter Bi Turbo model. The original D3 which is what Andy had enquired about is based on the 320d
Please see link
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Good choice Andy! You might have mentioned it but what shape did you go for?
I'm regularly nipping out for drives for the sake of it in the 335d (vaguely similar) and absolutely loving it.
Got mine from Sytners too - but the Leicester dealership - very impressive service. Makes a change from Vauxhalls comedy customer "service."
I'm regularly nipping out for drives for the sake of it in the 335d (vaguely similar) and absolutely loving it.
Got mine from Sytners too - but the Leicester dealership - very impressive service. Makes a change from Vauxhalls comedy customer "service."
When are you popping into NSR for a coffee ?
I hope you didnt get a loan or finance for your new oil burner.
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Thank you for your replies Stryder and others. I bought the 1st D3 on your link list Stryder ( from IMC ) It really had only done 1700 miles, it smells like new !
Bad points :
If I'm being honest it needs the 2nd turbo, it can be a bit laggy low down. Christ knows how you get 47 MPG out of it, best I've seen is 40-45. No sat nav, or ash tray lol.
Good points :
exclusivity-not seen another one on my 60 mile round trip to work, see probably 200 other silver BM's. The ride is absolutely phenominal. It rides better than a 330d I drove on 18's. They way it holds a line around a bend and cannot be unsettled over pot holes/ uneven ground is amazing. It drives like a much smaller, nimbler car, even with dust bin lid wheels. It pulls very well over 2000RPM, very well indeed all the way to redline.
You just get the impression it is a very well made car. Everything is so tight and well bolted together, much better than my previous VW's/Scooby.
Bad points :
If I'm being honest it needs the 2nd turbo, it can be a bit laggy low down. Christ knows how you get 47 MPG out of it, best I've seen is 40-45. No sat nav, or ash tray lol.
Good points :
exclusivity-not seen another one on my 60 mile round trip to work, see probably 200 other silver BM's. The ride is absolutely phenominal. It rides better than a 330d I drove on 18's. They way it holds a line around a bend and cannot be unsettled over pot holes/ uneven ground is amazing. It drives like a much smaller, nimbler car, even with dust bin lid wheels. It pulls very well over 2000RPM, very well indeed all the way to redline.
You just get the impression it is a very well made car. Everything is so tight and well bolted together, much better than my previous VW's/Scooby.
Congratulations mate. Did you spot it before you saw the link, or because you saw this link??
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Mat said: Atomic solar so will keep good time and never need a battery change
This model has a rechargeable battery, and eventually will need replacement. Some solar watches have capacitors, which serve the same purpose as batteries (power storage), but dont need changing.
Nice though, ideal for your lifestyle.
This model has a rechargeable battery, and eventually will need replacement. Some solar watches have capacitors, which serve the same purpose as batteries (power storage), but dont need changing.
Nice though, ideal for your lifestyle.
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Okay - almost never need a battery change (my 12 year old G Shock (fully digi) lasts 3-4 years per battery, my Cockpit (ana/digi) is still on the first at 3 years old)...! That'll do for me.
Anyway, it'll keep good time and nice to have a watch without digital on it. Almost grown up...
Back to the D3 - very good write up in this months Evo.
Anyway, it'll keep good time and nice to have a watch without digital on it. Almost grown up...
Back to the D3 - very good write up in this months Evo.
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Afternoon Gents,
Thanks Volks. *story* goes Volks it was bought by a company director who was away for most of the year on business. I thought the mileage may be moody until I viewed the car, the guy selling it, and the other cars he had. The car is like new, looking underneath it looked like it had never seen rain ! Certainley has now though lol.
I saw a post from you with your 335 on Mattee, I was torn as to which one to get. My ins was less on the Alpina and I liked the blingness of it. They are great cars and I agree about BMW service. 20k till my next one so wont see em for a while
Nice Mattee this monthsEVO will be coming out of its grey packaging tonight. It was EVO that made me want one !
Cheers for now gents
Thanks Volks. *story* goes Volks it was bought by a company director who was away for most of the year on business. I thought the mileage may be moody until I viewed the car, the guy selling it, and the other cars he had. The car is like new, looking underneath it looked like it had never seen rain ! Certainley has now though lol.
I saw a post from you with your 335 on Mattee, I was torn as to which one to get. My ins was less on the Alpina and I liked the blingness of it. They are great cars and I agree about BMW service. 20k till my next one so wont see em for a while
Nice Mattee this monthsEVO will be coming out of its grey packaging tonight. It was EVO that made me want one !
Cheers for now gents
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My Alpina D3 is currently for sale as i contemplate a return to Scooby ownership.
2006 (56) plate in Sparkling Graphite with 42k miles. FSH icluding service last week, 11 Months MOT and 5 Months Tax. £17994
send me a p.m. for more details if interested. car also advertised on pistonheads.
no longer doing the long business trips so can do without 2 diesels in the family.
thanks
2006 (56) plate in Sparkling Graphite with 42k miles. FSH icluding service last week, 11 Months MOT and 5 Months Tax. £17994
send me a p.m. for more details if interested. car also advertised on pistonheads.
no longer doing the long business trips so can do without 2 diesels in the family.
thanks
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