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Jhosk1981
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My first Alpina

Post by Jhosk1981 » Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:51 pm

Hey everyone,

Happy to be here, Staffordshire UK and have just purchased number an XD3 F25 No.718.

Looking forward to getting to know the community and brand a bit better.

James
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by JCC » Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:09 am

Congratulations James, is that space grey? Nice targa too!

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Re: My first Alpina

Post by MattOz » Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:51 pm

Looks great James. Nice combo there :)
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by Fast3000 » Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:35 pm

Welcome and lovely motors :)
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by Bob » Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:35 am

Good to see Chris’ old XD3 found a new home!
Welcome :-D
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by Bri-E » Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:44 pm

Welcome to The Forum and Alpina magic James
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by Rob Hardman UK » Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:11 pm

Very nice looking SUV. You cannot beat an Alpina. Rob
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by MikeR » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:27 am

:clap:
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Re: My first Alpina

Post by Jhosk1981 » Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:12 am

Bob wrote:
Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:35 am
Good to see Chris’ old XD3 found a new home!
Welcome :-D
Ah you knew the previous owner? the car was so well looked after I couldn't turn it down.
2017 XD3 BiTurbo No.718

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Re: My first Alpina

Post by Jhosk1981 » Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:13 am

JCC wrote:
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:09 am
Congratulations James, is that space grey? Nice targa too!
Yes it is, and thanks....The Targa is my baby.
2017 XD3 BiTurbo No.718

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