Selling my Alpina Roadster S Lux #98

Aus_Pol · Post by **Aus_Pol** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:09 am

I'm not that familiar with alloy repair, but the bubbling issue is something that can be repaired without issue?

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:07 pm

Aus_Pol wrote:I'm not that familiar with alloy repair, but the bubbling issue is something that can be repaired without issue?

Needs a full alloy wheel refurbishment to remove all traces of corrosion and new valves fitted with a soft interface with wheel rather than original steel washer (which is main cause of issue). Â£500 would sort it properly with change unless the wheel centres are knackered too.

The updated valve part numbers can be found on here. I posted about them in around 2011/2 but been repeated since on other threads. Perry Gunn will have details I'm sure.

PerryGunn · Post by **PerryGunn** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:23 pm

ade and liz flint wrote:The updated valve part numbers can be found on here. I posted about them in around 2011/2 but been repeated since on other threads. Perry Gunn will have details I'm sure.

You know I'm an info hoarder Ade...

The original wheel valves on the RS can cause a certain amount of bimetallic corrosion on the wheel alloy, to remedy this there are replacement valves available that have a plastic washer at the base of the valve to stop the corrosion. If you are having your wheels refurbished (or tyres replaced) these are a worthwhile upgrade

These cost around Â£7 each and can be ordered from any BMW dealer: Part # 91.47.3.610.086

Photos and captions below courtesy of Ade Flint:

Here is a pic to show the difference (old valve on left):-

And a pic of the parts breakdown...
you can clearly see the PTFE washer in the new assembly (upper items) used as the new interface with the wheel compared to the old stainless one:-

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:05 pm

PerryGunn wrote:You know I'm an info hoarder Ade...

Somehow, yes, I did know you're the keeper of RS knowledge. Well done Perry

I'd just started searching when I saw you'd beaten me to it

Aus_Pol · Post by **Aus_Pol** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:26 pm

Looks like it was sold.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:04 am

Was still up yesterday on Sytners. Reckon it will appear in auction soon 😉

Aus_Pol · Post by **Aus_Pol** » Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:36 pm

Anyone with a Sytner Auction account spot it?

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:57 am

Aus_Pol wrote: Anyone with a Sytner Auction account spot it?

No need, Roadster S #098 is now at BCA Birmingham for the 21 Jan sale.

CAP Clean is Â£11,650

Aus_Pol · Post by **Aus_Pol** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:12 pm

CaesarBob wrote:
Aus_Pol wrote: Anyone with a Sytner Auction account spot it?
No need, Roadster S #098 is now at BCA Birmingham for the 21 Jan sale.

CAP Clean is Â£11,650

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Bob · Post by **Bob** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:36 pm

Looks like Sytners pulled this from the sale, it's now back up in their used stock, still at Â£15,850

Roadster S #098

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:33 pm

Spring must be on its way, #098 is up to Â£16,500

Simon Rose · Post by **Simon Rose** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:50 am

Team
I am going to look at #98 tommorw and I hope drive it. I will also try to get a spin in a new ish z4
Do you have any guidance on what I need from Sydney should I wish to make an offer.
I have read the old posts re the faults on the car but need your learned suggestions and guidance.
Simon

Aus_Pol · Post by **Aus_Pol** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:52 pm

Simon Rose wrote:Team
I am going to look at #98 tommorw and I hope drive it. I will also try to get a spin in a new ish z4
Simon

What did you think?

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:33 pm

#098 is certainly bouncing around a bit. It's back at Cotswold Motors (who I think Kate bought from originally).

Not many more miles and up Â£1,400 from Sytner's last sticker price.

ROADSTER S [E85] #098 Black Sapphire/Dream Red Oregon w Black Leather; 2004_04; Â£16.9k; 82k; Trade

fe18occ · Post by **fe18occ** » Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:13 pm

CaesarBob wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:33 pm

Not many more miles and up Â£1,400 from Sytner's last sticker price.

Well at least it is good to know that they are appreciating in price already

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