The 2014 Alpina D3 Touring with *almost* moon mileage
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7 5 7 said:
That is cheap motoring for what it is, does that include purchase price too, and garage labor costs (unless you've done it all DIY?)..,which I know you have done for most of the bits n' bobs from your thread 
Yes includes any depreciation I've had. 
Edited by 7 5 7 on Monday 11th November 13:12
All the servicing was at Sytner Nottingham.
Most of the repairs were done by me.
mercedeslimos said:
26p is very cheap.
For reference, I run a 2011 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi, and my cost is 32 cent (euro) per mile. I've run it for 5 years and just shy of 100k miles. However, that's had some paintwork, a couple of extra sets of wheels for winter tyres etc, and I've also fastidiously maintained it - it's had 2 sets of shocks in that 100k.
Ha my front shocks have done 206k miles. For reference, I run a 2011 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi, and my cost is 32 cent (euro) per mile. I've run it for 5 years and just shy of 100k miles. However, that's had some paintwork, a couple of extra sets of wheels for winter tyres etc, and I've also fastidiously maintained it - it's had 2 sets of shocks in that 100k.
ATM said:
Good vid but can't believe he bought one with an open diff, wtf?
Started reading the comments then realised there are way too many to get through, 687 right now.
I did notice a comment from someone about their 300k mile touring too.
Hardly any had the diff option. Started reading the comments then realised there are way too many to get through, 687 right now.
I did notice a comment from someone about their 300k mile touring too.
Ironically I just sold the Drexler differential out of my car to someone with an M140i.
OvalOwl said:
Teds got me twice now. Ignore the parking, I was late for the dentist!
Service number 18 complete. Only issue found was the rear tyres are on 2mm (new ones being fitted Saturday) and the NSR caliper is missing its dust cover from the bleed nipple.


I was 3106 miles late in getting the service after having to rearrange the date and Sytner needing over a month to get me booked in again!

Service history so far:



I was 3106 miles late in getting the service after having to rearrange the date and Sytner needing over a month to get me booked in again!

Service history so far:

RicksAlfas said:
Impressive service history! Do the service guys express any interest in the car, or is it just another job for them?
Yes most show an interest. I guess as they expect it'd be knackered and falling apart, then it comes back with a totally clean health check. Also booking it in is fun. 311,000.
Oh 31000
No 311000
Oh sorry 11000
Noooooooooo 3 1 1 0 0 0
mjames75 said:
Looks so good. I recently bought an f31 d3 too in mineral grey. Is yours on 20s? Looks low!
It’s on 19’s but I run a taller sidewall for some more comfort. I see a few “tall” D3’s. I assume some have had normal springs fitted at some point, since the standard ones are never in stock and take upwards of 12 weeks to come.
Billy_Whizzzz said:
Brilliant. Be good to see. Listing what has been replaced over the years (how many wheel bearings etc.). Gives me hope for my G31 530d which at 70,000 is just having a few niggles. I had a previous 530d where the gearbox went - have you serviced yours…?
It’s got some miles on the service items.Wheel bearings, turbos, prob bearings etc etc have all done 311k.
Front dampers have done 220k.
Rear dampers have done 100k.
The gearbox oil is still original.
CallorFold said:
I think they're Kinergy 4S2's looking at the tread. Fitted these to my Mercedes a year or 2 ago based on Tyre Reviews. I seem to recall at the time they matched the Michelin CrossClimates in dry scenarios, out-performed in the wet scenarios and then were a bit worse in snow, which seemed to suit UK Weather quite well, plus they were a good few quid cheaper.
Things may have moved on of course (that was likely based on 2023 Tyres/data)
Correct on all fronts. Things may have moved on of course (that was likely based on 2023 Tyres/data)
Edited by CallorFold on Wednesday 22 January 13:10
It was that review that directed me to them.
On the Alpina I've seen this for wear on the rears:
40k Hankook
24k PS4S'
21k for Eagle F1's.
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