GT-R or ALPINA B3 3.3

[discusdave]

hi people as the title says really what's the score.

i'm hearing that the Alpina is good for 180MPH ? is this right?

many thanks.

[wackojacko]

Depends if you're buying a GTR with a dealer warranty, If not I'd forget the GTR idear.

[discusdave]

both dealer warrenty 3 month's GT-R 6 Alpina

[wackojacko]

No no ideally you want a warranty on parts for for however long u fancy keeping it. ( if that makes sense)

.....that's why most will be for sale after the 3 year warranty from new runs out, unless ofcourse you are used to large repair bills.

They are rather expensive to repair and service.

Whereas the B3 would be less in overall running costs and potential repair bills.


Considered a 996 Turbo ?

[discusdave]

i was thinking 911 but 2 young kids ..

[wackojacko]

O right.

My short list would be (guessing your budget is around 40K):

E92 M3 Saloon/Coupe

E60 M5

E63 M6

VXR8

E55 amg

CLK 55 amg

[wackojacko]

335i or 335d

[fluffnik]

B3 should be good for high 160s with a usable 160mph cruise or spurts.

Running costs are largely 330i equivalent.

[discusdave]

nice line up but the m5/6 is old for my budget at £50 Max

c63 is ok but i don't feel old enough..

i would like it to be as new as poss
as it's my first try at such a machine..



why the m3 over the Alpina ? 3.3 +400bhp too

[wackojacko]

Was just another option TBH


the Alpina looks fabulous especially in the sort of Estoril blue they do it in.

I'd say test drive both M3 and Alpina and see which you prefer both are fantastic cars but are slightly different in what their characteristics aim to do.

I love BM's but given the choice I'd take the C63 with the PPP handling package, the sound is just phenominal and with the upgraded suspension apparently they are fabulous.

[fluffnik]

Ahh, my figures are for the E46 B3 3.3, you're after the B3 BiTutbo which will do 180+

[discusdave]

i Love the M3 i have an old school one but now the new one's are everywhere and the alpina is kind of (i use the word kindly) rare. thats why im' kind of wanting it..lol


e92 i believe.

[ZeeTacoe]

Corvette or M6

[wackojacko]

Test drive a B3


Wouldn't touch a GTR with out atleast a parts warranty for the span you want to own it.

Doubt dealers will do that sort of warranty unless you buy a new one.

[discusdave]

fluffnik said:

Ahh, my figures are for the E46 B3 3.3, you're after the B3 BiTutbo which will do 180+

indeed Sir.

[wackojacko]

ZeeTacoe said:

Corvette or M6

Re read the thread.... and adapt answer to suite

[Monster22]

I'd go Alpina and enjoy being part of a smaller club.

[discusdave]

ZeeTacoe said:

Corvette or M6

arn't they still on leaf spring's lol

m6 is out of budget at £50 dude..

[wackojacko]

I presume you mean 50K ?

[ZeeTacoe]

discusdave said:

ZeeTacoe said:

Corvette or M6

arn't they still on leaf spring's lol

m6 is out of budget at £50 dude..

When do the kids go back to school?