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New to the Forum, D3 Touring

Post by Simon Rose » Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:55 am

Hi there,

I've had my D3 for under a year and I am loving it. I drive to Snowdonia area and back to London an a regular basis. I had no idea about the forum till now! I have only seen one Alpina on the road and that was my neibour! If there are any D3 Touring fans out there that can advise me on a few things please let me know, initially advise on Winter Tyres is welcome!!
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Simon
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Hope you like the pics, trying to be arty!

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Post by Bri-E » Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:07 pm

Welcome to the Forum and Alpina magic :D

Great piccies
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Post by DeeJayHaitch » Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:38 am

Welcome. Nice automobile :)
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Post by Jay964rs » Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:48 pm

Welcome.
Nice car. I have 079 Melbourne Red F31.
Regarding winter tyres, I’m about to try Michelin Pilot PA4 winters on 19” M3 style wheels.
The reviews are positive and the cost is reasonable.
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Post by Metrics » Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:51 pm

Welcome and lovely car 8)
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Post by Burnham » Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:00 pm

Welcome! What a cracking colour.

What number F31 out of interest?
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Post by Simon Rose » Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:56 am

Thanks
It’s number 218
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Post by Simon Rose » Sat Nov 17, 2018 3:01 am

Ps
What’s the difference between the f30 and f31. I’ve never seen another touring. What colour is yours.
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Alpina F31 D3 Bi Turbo Touring #218, build 01/06/2016
Mediterranean Blue/Oyster Dakota Leather, black trim, Registered April 2018
Alpina E85 Roadster S #19 Silver /Black Leather/ Lux Registered 2004, Press launch Car.
Porsche 911 996 Targa Silver/Black leather, manual, registered 2002.
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Post by Bob » Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:41 am

Simon Rose wrote:Ps
What’s the difference between the f30 and f31. I’ve never seen another touring. What colour is yours.
The Exx/Fxx/Gxx numbers are BMW’s internal references for the different generations of body styles. Your generation of 3Series was the F3x; with F30 designating Saloon, F31 Touring and because of the name changes the F32 is 4Series Coupe and F33 4Series Convertible.

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Post by Simon Rose » Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:14 am

Thanks now I get it!
Heres a pic for you for being so kind...if anyone fancy a trip to North Wales and Angelsy circuit let me know. I am there a lot!

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Post by B10BRW » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:30 am

CaesarBob wrote:
Simon Rose wrote:Ps
What’s the difference between the f30 and f31. I’ve never seen another touring. What colour is yours.
The Exx/Fxx/Gxx numbers are BMW’s internal references for the different generations of body styles. Your generation of 3Series was the F3x; with F30 designating Saloon, F31 Touring and because of the name changes the F32 is 4Series Coupe and F33 4Series Convertible.

Hope that helps
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Re: D3

Post by Burnham » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:23 am

Simon Rose wrote:Thanks
It’s number 218
Simon
Mine is a Grey F31 with Saddle Brown Leather. Late 2016 number 242...I have no idea how the numbering system works...as yours is a year later with an earlier plaque number.
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Post by E24man » Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:44 pm

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Post by music » Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:13 am

CaesarBob. Just noticed the date you joined the Register. Many happy returns.
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Post by music » Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:16 am

Also just noticed time and date of my post showing 12:13am 21/11/18. Perhaps someone can re-set things to winter time perhaps? Thanks.
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