Alpina D3 F30 at Sytner Harold Wood

taibanl · 11-17-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Orjan

That shows the model and productionnumber; all Alpinas are limited in numbers...

God, that placard looks horrible!

Vervain · 11-17-2013, 06:48 PM

A beast indeed!

So, how much??

clbmw · 11-17-2013, 06:55 PM

I expect this (and the B3) will be the best selling Alpina(s) to date, I read there is already a waiting list for these

Appeltje · 11-17-2013, 07:01 PM

Trademark of Alpina....but those wheels are really boring

((

Falafel Combo · 11-17-2013, 07:03 PM

Coral red looks so much better on f30 sedans. Can't stand the "extended plastic" red dash on the f32.

Anyway, this car here is fugly, IMO. I'm sure its a beast to drive and will probably be reviewed exceptionally well (Alpina), but ... Ugly wheels, awkward exhaust, sits high, basic after thought looking spoiler, ...

ALPINA B5 · 11-17-2013, 07:04 PM

i prefer it when they put the ALPINA placard on the ceiling....and ALPINA pls somehow introduce a D3 with a smaller engine like the last D3, that definitely would sell better than this 3.0 diesel.

clbmw · 11-17-2013, 07:07 PM

Pretty sure the dealership group is Sytner not Synter

M5007 · 11-17-2013, 07:17 PM

I am in love with that red interior. Is it an Alpina only color? It seems a lot brighter than the standard red.

With those wheels they really need a larger rotor. slotted, cross drilled or both.

TheBingoBalls · 11-17-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M-SP0RT

I used to love Alpina's in the past, but they all look the same in my opinion.. And why don't Aplina start with an M Sport??

What's the point? They wouldn't even use/include all the add-ons that comes with M-Sport anyway. I'm pretty sure all the modifications done for the Alpina cars are all done from/by Alpina thus having any prior modifications before it getting to Alpina pointless because it would be removed anyway.

Diver · 11-17-2013, 08:10 PM

Diesels have unreal torque. Beautiful car by the way. Right now regular is $2.90 and diesel is $3.60, kind of discouraging for diesel enthusiasts.

ZooMMM · 11-17-2013, 08:20 PM

Best looking alpina yet!

Sedan_Clan · 11-17-2013, 09:40 PM

Nice car!

tomegun · 11-17-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver

Diesels have unreal torque. Beautiful car by the way. Right now regular is $2.90 and diesel is $3.60, kind of discouraging for diesel enthusiasts.

Isn't comparing the price of premium in your area a better comparison?

Even though many of the options would be replaced, the front bumper and steering wheel from a M-Sport would make this car look much better.

positiveions · 11-17-2013, 10:27 PM

Looks awesome.

shivaswrath · 11-17-2013, 11:42 PM

The imprinted red leather head reats...superb!

itf joegun · 11-17-2013, 11:47 PM

Drove the D3 F31 last week as xdrive. Impressive car, quite fast, very efficient but no sound from the exhaust, that was disapointing. Afterwards we drove the B3 F30, what a difference. D3 is for the money, B3 is for the heart!

l888apex · 11-18-2013, 01:20 AM

I want it so bad

rawbhp · 11-18-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 寶馬.E90

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-SP0RT

I used to love Alpina's in the past, but they all look the same in my opinion.. And why don't Aplina start with an M Sport??

What's the point? They wouldn't even use/include all the add-ons that comes with M-Sport anyway. I'm pretty sure all the modifications done for the Alpina cars are all done from/by Alpina thus having any prior modifications before it getting to Alpina pointless because it would be removed anyway.

I agree it would be better to start with an M Sport-seats, bumpers etc.

Not a fan of the quad pipes either but overall a lovely car and a great blend of performance and economy. Great company car!

clbmw · 11-18-2013, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by itf joegun

Drove the D3 F31 last week as xdrive. Impressive car, quite fast, very efficient but no sound from the exhaust, that was disapointing. Afterwards we drove the B3 F30, what a difference. D3 is for the money, B3 is for the heart!

very jealous!

Toshi · 11-18-2013, 05:52 AM

I saw the D3 in Havana last week together with B4 Biturbo Coupe at the secret preview. Both are stunning.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 11-18-2013, 08:51 AM

It's a great car and I really like the exterior, including the spoiler and the quad exhaust. I do find however that 20" wheels are just a bit too large (not even speaking about their other disadvantages) - at least the D3 comes stock with 19" unlike the B3.

I don't like the interior (always hated red), but tastes differ.

Alpina_B3_Lux

M3AWD · 11-18-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 寶馬.E90

What's the point? They wouldn't even use/include all the add-ons that comes with M-Sport anyway. I'm pretty sure all the modifications done for the Alpina cars are all done from/by Alpina thus having any prior modifications before it getting to Alpina pointless because it would be removed anyway.

You're right, but I was only thinking of the M Sport aerodynamic kit (specially the front). I find the Alpina front boring as they've been throwing that standard front lip on all series and generations!

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