Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo - Thoughts?

[aruck]

Not seen much mentioned about these nor any on the road. Seem like quite a bearable way to get into diesel ownership! Anyone had any experience?

[M888SXY]

Try the forum at www.thealpinaregister.com

[flyboyben]

I think the general consensus is that you will not be disappointed. The D3 combines performance and fuel economy. The more recent bi-turbo model offers more interms of options over the original mono-turbo model. For me though, a big draw to Alpina is the exclusivity over the thousands of standard 3 series you see everyday.

[Fox-]

Most of them have truely apalling levels of spec - manual aircon with twirly knobs, cloth seats, etc etc.

I gather they have recently rectified this but the majority on the used market are really badly specified. Pretty much 116d ES spec..

[Ecurie Ecosse]

I had a 123d which has a very similar engine. Fantastic - apart from a slight diesel noise at idle there is no turbo lag. Remap very well too, I have been told.

Have a look at Evo who ran one as a long termer - they loved it.

[flyboyben]

Fox- said:

Most of them have truely apalling levels of spec - manual aircon with twirly knobs, cloth seats, etc etc.

I gather they have recently rectified this but the majority on the used market are really badly specified. Pretty much 116d ES spec..

I believe the appalling spec related to the mono turbo, not the bi turbo which the OP was enquiring about.

[Fox-]

flyboyben said:

I believe the appalling spec related to the mono turbo, not the bi turbo which the OP was enquiring about.

Not true:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3591450.htm

Thats the dire standard spec. They have recently introduced a 'Lux Pack' which brings it up to scratch, mind.

[roofer]

As with any derv, they bore after a while.

[anonymous-user]

Fox- said:

Most of them have truely apalling levels of spec - manual aircon

Manual Aircon?? OMG! How can people survive with this!

[Fox-]

St John Smythe said:

Manual Aircon?? OMG! How can people survive with this!

On a £30,000 executive saloon?

You will find very few people prepared to tolerate base model Fiesta levels of specification on a car like this.

[smit8361]

The standard spec has been increasing for the last few years now. The standard car now has climate control, bluetooth but no leather. I prefer the half leather its a bit more comfy than the full leather seats. I work for bmw and run an alpina and have done for 2 years now. I have had auto and manual ones and in my opinion the auto works the best the alpina switchtronic is awesome to use. Also worth noting the price is comparable to a 320d msport but the alpina is a way better car. If your round the midlands please give me a shout your more than welcome to come and have a drive of my demo.