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by m4rt1n
Sat May 13, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: D3 BiTurbo #468
Replies: 0
Views: 378

D3 BiTurbo #468

Just spotted this wrongly described as D5.

Can't find anything in the Archive, so does anyone have any info?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14845465
by m4rt1n
Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: BMW ALPINA X3 DIESEL ESTATE XD3 3.0 5dr Switch-Tronic FN63SSO Current Bid: £19,150 Time Left: Finished 21/09/2021 13:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1134

Re: BMW ALPINA X3 DIESEL ESTATE XD3 3.0 5dr Switch-Tronic FN63SSO Current Bid: £19,150 Time Left: Finished 21/09/2021 1

This still seems to be with the same dealer after all this time - https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12405221

Is there any more info on it? It's just down the road from me so might pop in and have a look.
by m4rt1n
Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: ALPINA Costs, Insurance, Polls etc.
Topic: Alpina Insurance
Replies: 382
Views: 250685

Re: Alpina Insurance

D5 2012 renewal from Tesco came through at £213, down from £380 the previous year, plus I had added two of my children on (ages 30 and 27). I rang them to check the details and they confirmed it was correct, then went on to check loyalty discount and came back with a reduced price of £194. I pay mor...
by m4rt1n
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: D3 recall for EGR cooler?
Replies: 21
Views: 4308

I decided to contact my local Sytner dealer to enquire if my 2012 D5 would need checking. Based on the dates in the recall notice I thought I would be OK but better safe than sorry! Very helpful person spent a while trying to locate my car on the system having had the reg number, BMW VIN and Alpina ...
by m4rt1n
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Some Downtime coming - so we can update the Forum !
Replies: 11
Views: 1986

Thanks for your hard work Neil.

looking forward to the refresh!
by m4rt1n
Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:05 am
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: ChipEx - stone chip kit experiences?
Replies: 2
Views: 3345

I used one for the bonnet on the D5 in Sapphire black metallic to do the stone chips. It needs a little practice to get good results but colour match was excellent. For the larger chips I used a number of layers of paint and left it proud. I then rubbed it down with 2000 and 3000 grit wet and dry an...
by m4rt1n
Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Looking for Recommendations - D5 BT Service Due
Replies: 4
Views: 1447

Loving the D5, it's smooth, comfortable and economic on a motorway journey and quick and sporty when needed. :D
by m4rt1n
Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Looking for Recommendations - D5 BT Service Due
Replies: 4
Views: 1447

Thanks Asim, I'm looking to ensure the car is maintained by a company who appreciate it and will look after it like I do. I had some feedback on Newport Sytner which did not fill me with confidence in this respect. Also I rang them and asked for a quote for the service and they have not come back to...
by m4rt1n
Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Looking for Recommendations - D5 BT Service Due
Replies: 4
Views: 1447

Looking for Recommendations - D5 BT Service Due

As I'm based in Newport, South Wales the obvious choice is Sytner Newport. I'm interested to know if anyone locally has used them or has gone elsewhere?
by m4rt1n
Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: ALPINA Spotted / Busted
Topic: B10SAJ upgraded to a brand new B5 Biturbo
Replies: 16
Views: 4973

Nice did u remove the gold spolier decal ? thought you might spot that Hap. Couple of reasons really, firstly I like the discreet nature of the Alpina and the gold decals drew a bit more attention than I liked from certain passers by, secondly I felt if you are going to have the decals it's best to...
by m4rt1n
Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: ALPINA Spotted / Busted
Topic: B10SAJ upgraded to a brand new B5 Biturbo
Replies: 16
Views: 4973

hap wrote:Nice one we need pictures
Here you go Hap and Metrics, one to whet your appetite :)

Image
by m4rt1n
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:31 am
Forum: ALPINA (Parts) For Sale
Topic: Interior trim piano black for gear shift surround and tray
Replies: 7
Views: 2724

Metrics wrote:It will only fit E90 and E91 3 Series.
Thanks Asim :)
by m4rt1n
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: South-West meet...
Replies: 19
Views: 9894

I would be interested as I'm local and haven't done one before.

I have some commitments in May and June but hope to fit it in if it goes ahead.
by m4rt1n
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: ALPINA (Parts) For Sale
Topic: Interior trim piano black for gear shift surround and tray
Replies: 7
Views: 2724

I have an F10 D5 so not sure if it would fit. I will try polishing mine up first and then if that doesn't work I'll let you have measurements.
by m4rt1n
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: ALPINA (Parts) For Sale
Topic: Interior trim piano black for gear shift surround and tray
Replies: 7
Views: 2724

Which model does this fit? and do you have a price in mind?