RE: Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo spec confirmed
Discussion
Chatting with my dad the other day he revealed a B3S Touring is now his preferred option when he comes to replace his E91 335i Touring. We're going to do some test driving later in the year. Problem is that he's had the 335i almost seven years and there's not a mark on it - the E9x series of cars is infinitely better made than the E46.
Anyway, really looking forward to having a go in a B3S to see how it compares to the 335i. The D3 must be amazing too but there's just no substitute for that throaty straight six and a few revs.
Anyway, really looking forward to having a go in a B3S to see how it compares to the 335i. The D3 must be amazing too but there's just no substitute for that throaty straight six and a few revs.
ATM said:
B3ALP said:
thiscocks said:
nice cars but wheels are too big. Bet they ride like a ballbag
A mate of mine has just taken delivery of the first one sold in the UK,Its on 20 inch wheels and drives like a dream. It is an absolutely stunning car.
The B3 is showing as available in rwd and 4wd. The D3 is only showing one configuration but it's not obvious if it's 4wd or rwd. I thought the 335d is now 4wd only.
ATM said:
The B3 is showing as available in rwd and 4wd. The D3 is only showing one configuration but it's not obvious if it's 4wd or rwd. I thought the 335d is now 4wd only.
All the reviews I read of the BMW 4x4 system (couple of years ago) said it was crap. Have they updated it? I've had a bunch of BMs over the years, but have been sidelined into Audi as their Quattro system is so bloody good (And I need it... no really. RWD cars don't do my 1:3 driveway in snow & ice). But would prefer to get back in a Beemer (Alpina) if poss.TIA for any info.
GetCarter said:
ATM said:
The B3 is showing as available in rwd and 4wd. The D3 is only showing one configuration but it's not obvious if it's 4wd or rwd. I thought the 335d is now 4wd only.
All the reviews I read of the BMW 4x4 system (couple of years ago) said it was crap. Have they updated it? I've had a bunch of BMs over the years, but have been sidelined into Audi as their Quattro system is so bloody good (And I need it... no really. RWD cars don't do my 1:3 driveway in snow & ice). But would prefer to get back in a Beemer (Alpina) if poss.TIA for any info.
ATM said:
GetCarter said:
ATM said:
The B3 is showing as available in rwd and 4wd. The D3 is only showing one configuration but it's not obvious if it's 4wd or rwd. I thought the 335d is now 4wd only.
All the reviews I read of the BMW 4x4 system (couple of years ago) said it was crap. Have they updated it? I've had a bunch of BMs over the years, but have been sidelined into Audi as their Quattro system is so bloody good (And I need it... no really. RWD cars don't do my 1:3 driveway in snow & ice). But would prefer to get back in a Beemer (Alpina) if poss.TIA for any info.
Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 1st January 21:35
Benjaminbopper said:
Furthermore if spending £50k on a car, cash is clearly not a major issue so diesel mpg benefits are semi irrelevant - wouldn't you just buy the petrol version instead?
This is so often mentioned... but it's not the MPG, it's the range. (40+ mile round trip to the nearest filling station). Also, here, torque is more important than bhp as the roads are hilly, narrow and twisty. (100 more of 'em in the D3)ETA... this is the road to one of the two filling stations I use.
Edited by GetCarter on Friday 3rd January 13:39
GetCarter said:
Benjaminbopper said:
Furthermore if spending £50k on a car, cash is clearly not a major issue so diesel mpg benefits are semi irrelevant - wouldn't you just buy the petrol version instead?
This is so often mentioned... but it's not the MPG, it's the range. (40+ mile round trip to the nearest filling station). Also, here, torque is more important than power as the roads are hilly, narrow and twisty. (100 more of 'em in the D3)Edited by GetCarter on Friday 3rd January 13:37
I'd be considering a 1000 litre tank of diesel at home. If you buy in bulk surely someone would deliver. I wouldn't fancy storing that much petrol near the house. But those who can't get piped gas people use those large lpg tanks. I thought with the right adapter you can use domestic lpg in your car but don't tell the taxman.
ATM said:
So I just checked the Alpina site. The D3 is listed with 19 inch wheels. The B3 is listed with 20 inch. I'm pretty sure these are both go flats. I'd be surprised if Alpina were going anywhere near run flats.
The B3 is showing as available in rwd and 4wd. The D3 is only showing one configuration but it's not obvious if it's 4wd or rwd. I thought the 335d is now 4wd only.
Checked with Alpina. Go flats only ..The B3 is showing as available in rwd and 4wd. The D3 is only showing one configuration but it's not obvious if it's 4wd or rwd. I thought the 335d is now 4wd only.
..and only RWD in RHD. 4x4 available, but not in UK spec - LHD only.
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