Selling the Alpina D3...What next?

[Mr Roper]

So, what next?

I've got up to 16k to buy an honest, sporty, practical car that looks good, sounds good and goes like it should. I'm not looking for a diesel this time as no matter how much I liked the D3 it still sounds like a tractor on a cold morning.

I don't do a great deal of miles but that doesn't mean I want a gas guzzler.....What appeals to me is affordable real world performance with some luxury thrown in.

I've only just started looking so the only cars that have caught my eye are:
MK 6 GTI
MK 5 GTI 30 Edition.
(I'm ignoring the R32 due to far higher running costs for little gain)

I'm not looking to get back into a 3 series or an A4...been there. I don't get excited about the running costs of M cars/ R/RS cars etc.

I know these 'what car' threads get tiresome for some but I quite like them. Trouble is I can come up with suggestions for other people I've never met but for myself? Nope.

[anonymous-user]

Definately worth looking at an S3 and a Scirocco, or maybe a BMW 130. Mazda 3 MPS or a Volvo C30 T-5 might be your cup of tea too!

[Matt UK]

Next step on the ladder you have started climbing has to be a V8 B10s, non?

You can use the purchased money saved on V-power!

[Downton Mini]

MINI Clubamn JCW S my mate has one and its awesome lots of toys and a very nice pleace to to be

[Sevo]

I've moved from a 135i to a mk6 golf GTI. A definite move down in performance but still a lot of fun whilst being much more comfortable/practical and cheaper to run.

I do get an occasional moment of regret on a dry clear bit of road though. I miss the power, rwd and the feedback.

[Mr Roper]

Good suggestions....I will have a look.

It's also worth noting that I'd prefer a 5 door. It's not essential but a preference.

[anonymous-user]

Whats the budget and what are your main priorities? age, size, etc.

[LiamB]

MonkeyMatt said:

Whats the budget and what are your main priorities? age, size, etc.

He said up to 16k.

[anonymous-user]

LiamB said:

He said up to 16k.

My eyes are broken today

[StottyZr]

If you can put up with the dag dag a tad longer have you thought about a remap+dpf delete? With the dpf delete the car will sound the same <3000rpm but above it will sound as close as you can get to petrol... in a diesel

I was following a D3 about a month ago on the M1 just before J46, we were doing ~90 and I was driving an Avensis. He planted it, a slight puff of smoke and the car took off like I haven't seen in a long time. Completely unexpected, he must have easily hit 130+ before backing off. It made my morning

[anonymous-user]

You might just squeeze a Cloverleaf into that budget!

[Mr Roper]

Matt UK said:

Next step on the ladder you have started climbing has to be a V8 B10s, non?

You can use the purchased money saved on V-power!

I hear you matt but I've had some pretty hefty eye watering bills lately so i'm looking for a car with 'parts bin' repairs. At least for a little while.

[Mr Roper]

MonkeyMatt said:

You might just squeeze a Cloverleaf into that budget!

oooooohh..That's different. I like

[Mr Roper]

StottyZr said:

If you can put up with the dag dag a tad longer have you thought about a remap+dpf delete? With the dpf delete the car will sound the same <3000rpm but above it will sound as close as you can get to petrol... in a diesel

I was following a D3 about a month ago on the M1 just before J46, we were doing ~90 and I was driving an Avensis. He planted it, a slight puff of smoke and the car took off like I haven't seen in a long time. Completely unexpected, he must have easily hit 130+ before backing off. It made my morning

Mine the mono turbo and unlike the Bi Turbo Alpina have exhausted the re-map potential. Besides...i know it's lame but I loved it's looks but hated the sound. It's fine when your blatting about but I just never could get used to the chug chug when on idle or slowly going through town. The engine noise takes too much away from the car IMO.

[80sboy]

Mr Roper said:

MonkeyMatt said:

You might just squeeze a Cloverleaf into that budget!

oooooohh..That's different. I like

Nice idea, but surely that'll depreciate like a stone? As much as I like some Alfa's, I'd never buy one with my own cash!

[anonymous-user]

80sboy said:

Nice idea, but surely that'll depreciate like a stone? As much as I like some Alfa's, I'd never buy one with my own cash!

I cant see it being much worse than other hot hatches/small coupes! Its certainly buit as well if not better than some.

[300bhp/ton]

Slightly over budget but you might be able to haggle down.

Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 Sport Luxury (2009/09)
20,700 miles £17,990
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3869039.htm



Dodge Magnum RT 5.7 Hemi 64,600 miles £9,990
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3782536.htm



Abarth 500 1.4t jet 60 plate immaculate example (2010)
13,000 miles £11,950
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3970700.htm



Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type UK + PPP PACK + EXTERIOR PACK (2009)
30,000 miles £16,494
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3832077.htm



VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8T V6 4X4 VXR 5dr (2009)
40,000 miles £16,491
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3945452.htm



Vauuxhall VXR8 6.0i LS2 V8 + Spec + 24mth warranty (2007)
45,000 miles £15,750
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3894072.htm

[Mr Roper]

I should also add that It's NOT specifically a hot hatch I'm looking for....the 535I in M Sport guise is as quick as it is subtle.

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Edited by Mr Roper on Wednesday 13th June 15:15

[Mr Roper]

300bhp/ton said:

Slightly over budget but you might be able to haggle down.

Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 Sport Luxury (2009/09)
20,700 miles £17,990
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3869039.htm

It's funny you should post that as I have been looking at it. Not sure what I think of it yet but it's certainly different and to be fair it looks pretty good.

Not into Vauxhalls...don't ask me why as I don't know but I just don't like them.

Thanks for the suggestions

[Mr Roper]

Downton Mini said:

MINI Clubamn JCW S my mate has one and its awesome lots of toys and a very nice pleace to to be

I had the use of a Cooper S for while...loved it. Sounds great, loads of fun but unfortunately just too small for me. I'm portly