E39 Touring B10 v8 v's B10 3.3

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E39 Touring B10 v8 v's B10 3.3

Post by Mavericktom » Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:43 pm

Firstly I'll introduce myself.

I'm Tom form Essex. I have recently defected from years of Saab ownership to a BMW e39 540 touring. It's a fantastic car but I have a hankering, thanks to my Mum and Dads neighbour, for an Alpina touring.

I was really after a v8 but a nice 3.3 has come up on this forum.

What are the pros and cons of the two?

Thanks in advance.

Tom
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Post by hap » Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:58 pm

340 v 280 bhp main one
Course 3.3 better fuel less insurance etc both nice and both rare variants
I do think v8 may suffer head gasket failure but no more than any other alpina

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Post by greenelekta » Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:53 pm

Go for a facelift V8, 2001 onwards. Head gasket problem was pre-facelift.
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Post by Mavericktom » Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:03 pm

Thanks for the replies.

A face lift V8 would be ideal. It's just finding one!
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Post by Mr-P » Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:46 pm

Do not forget as the V8 is spherical ball steering and the 3.3 is normal rack and pinion. IMHO a lot of difference on how the cars feel and handle.
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Post by Hodge » Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:36 pm

And of course the 3.3 can be a Manual whereas the V8 is always a Switchtronic, that third pedal can make a lot of difference to some people

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Post by Mickl » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:15 pm

Hi Tom

Welcome to the forum.
And for the rest of you I am mum and dads neighbour!

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Post by Bat » Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:44 am

Hi,
V8 tourings are an awesome car for so many reasons.
Having now put mine on the road I know what Alpina ownership is all about :)
Only problem for you is there's only 10 V8's and I think 4 V8S's as potential purchases!
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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Post by Hodge » Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:59 pm

Don't immediately dismiss the thoughts of Alpinas from abroad, www.autoscout.de has many more Alpinas than you see here, and prices start quite reasonable for a V8, if you don't mind sitting on the wrong side and the drive back from Germany. The spec is usually more "odd" than a UK model but I find that even more niche than a UK car. Many more variants available from the mid 1990s too. Give them a try 😉😉

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Post by Mavericktom » Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:37 pm

Thanks for all the replies and info.

I had a look at autoscout. There's a lovely e34 b10 v8 in blue with a lovely cloth interior. Strong money though.

Hopefully the one at dey motor company is still available at the end of the month, as I can't see me getting the opportunity to go up there sooner.

I don't suppose anyone on here would be tempted to part with theirs? :wink:
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Post by Bat » Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:58 pm

Hi,
Sorry enjoying mine way too much at the moment :)
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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Post by greenelekta » Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:48 pm

Bat wrote:Hi,
Sorry enjoying mine way too much at the moment :)
Cheers,
Gavin :)
Good to hear you are enjoying the Touring
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