Alpina v AMG

[clk55pete]

So I've been very happy with my CLK55 AMG and had it from new in July 2003. But they don't make them anymore so what are people's thoughts regarding an Alpina B3?

It appears to tick my wish list
Auto
Coupe
Fits in my garage
Distronic equivalent
Exclusive but not flashy or too noticeable
Fast
Fun
Can take 4 adults if needed

Any views?

[Eggle]

I went from SLK to Alpina. Was looking at an AMG but went B£s.
Love it. Lovely car, understated and fun.

[black1]

c63 amg

[derestrictor]

C63 is sensational but a somewhat heftier division, preicewise, non?

OP, mean you the current biturbo cars or the prev gen jobbies? Dunk76 is your man, there, if so.

[clk55pete]

black1 said:

c63 amg

Its got to be a coupe...

[clk55pete]

derestrictor said:

C63 is sensational but a somewhat heftier division, preicewise, non?

OP, mean you the current biturbo cars or the prev gen jobbies? Dunk76 is your man, there, if so.

It would be a new 2009 car.

[derestrictor]

Blow them all into the weeds - http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.js...

Genuinely sublime...

[clk55pete]

very very nice....

[skeeterm5]

Nice car, BUT that wood is seriously minging.......

Get yourself an M6 rather then a weedy v8

S

Edited by skeeterm5 on Monday 25th May 12:09

[clk55pete]

skeeterm5 said:

Nice car, BUT that would is seriously minging.......

Get yourself an M6 rather then a weedy v8

S

I'm not a fan of M cars - much prefer AMGs but do think the Alpina's tick all the right boxes on paper. The only M car I've been in (M3) was far too tense for town driving whereas AMGs can pootle about or be driven aggressively.

[skeeterm5]

The m5/m6 have very trick suspension with three settings; on the comfort setting it is as comfy as any other big saloon, pretty clever stuff really.

Means that i can potter around in mine unlike my mates m3

S

[derestrictor]

The s/c 4.4 V8 in the B6 is one of the best deliveries since Larwood: the recent 'S' upgrade spruces up the effect nicely whilst adding some variety to spring rates.

The soundtrack is also sensational.

The M6 is fine for nil points (on thy licence) whilst the B6 allows gentle lollop with sporadic hammer, whatever state the nanny has afflicted upon your passport for the same.

[B17NNS]

derestrictor said:

Blow them all into the weeds - http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.js...

Genuinely sublime...

Bites back of hand

12.6 mpg