Farewell B4

B10BRW · Post by **B10BRW** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:15 pm

Waved goodbye to my B4 this afternoon, very sad, but just was't using it much

Did not want to get into a situation where it was going to deteriorate through lack of use.

I found this to my cost, after buying an Alpina recently that had not been used for 3 years.

Really enjoyed the 2 years I had the B4, some epic trips to Italy and Germany, including Alpinas 50th

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Gone to another Register member, who I am sure will enjoy it as much as I did.

simon13 · Post by **simon13** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 12:43 am

Sad times Brian, but there must be something in the pipeline!

B10BRW · Post by **B10BRW** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 1:11 am

simon13 wrote:Sad times Brian, but there must be something in the pipeline!

Nothing at the moment, Simon

Need to sell my E46 330 Cab first

Quite tempted with the B3S touring, but too many miles, and I don't like Black interiors

Metrics · Post by **Metrics** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:13 am

Sorry to hear that Brian, the B4 is a rare car, don't recall seeing it for sale - did you sell it via a special handshake?

How you enjoying the V8S?

B10BRW · Post by **B10BRW** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:02 am

Metrics wrote:Sorry to hear that Brian, the B4 is a rare car, don't recall seeing it for sale - did you sell it via a special handshake?

How you enjoying the V8S?

Never advertised, Asim, just a deal done between 2 gentlemen

Enjoying the V8S, now I have fixed the many problems inherited from the previous owner.

Metrics · Post by **Metrics** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:59 am

Special handshake then

V8S - problems and repairs are part of the ownership experience, but worth it

pete · Post by **pete** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:52 pm

B10 hi ,any chance of a run down on some MPG journeys? You know fast outside lane motorway. B roads etc ,thankyou and good luck to the new owner

B10BRW · Post by **B10BRW** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:14 pm

pete wrote:B10 hi ,any chance of a run down on some MPG journeys? You know fast outside lane motorway. B roads etc ,thankyou and good luck to the new owner

Soon after I had it I did a trip up to Silverstone to see how boring I could make the journey

, 140 miles of mostly dual carriageway and motorway.
At a constant 70 mph in Eco mode it averaged 48 mpg

On my long continental trips, with speeds up to max, it averaged over 33 mpg.

Normal everyday driving, I have averaged 37 mpg, who needs a diesel

Arvi · Post by **Arvi** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:31 pm

B10BRW wrote:
pete wrote:B10 hi ,any chance of a run down on some MPG journeys? You know fast outside lane motorway. B roads etc ,thankyou and good luck to the new owner
Soon after I had it I did a trip up to Silverstone to see how boring I could make the journey , 140 miles of mostly dual carriageway and motorway.
At a constant 70 mph in Eco mode it averaged 48 mpg

On my long continental trips, with speeds up to max, it averaged over 33 mpg.

Normal everyday driving, I have averaged 37 mpg, who needs a diesel

Wow that is impressive MPG! Anyone want a D3, and has a spare lottery win so I can trade?!

Metrics · Post by **Metrics** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:52 pm

Bloody impressive!!

Half that in the V8S must be a shock to the wallet

B10BRW · Post by **B10BRW** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:20 am

Metrics wrote:Bloody impressive!!

Half that in the V8S must be a shock to the wallet

It's not too bad, averaged 24 mpg over 1600 miles last month mainly on German Autobahns, including runs up to 165 mph

pete · Post by **pete** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:17 pm

B10 WOWZA!!

Thanks ,amazing MPG your 48 mpg eco pro at 70 is nuts ,think id get about 56mpg in my F30 30d with normal everyday guess around 47 .....that really is special well done Alpina

greenelekta · Post by **greenelekta** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:24 pm

B10BRW wrote:including runs up to 165 mph

Brave stuff Brian!