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octanejunkie
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by octanejunkie » Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:28 am
Hi all.
Just registered.
Long time BMW fan. Many cars, many restorations. First time with a proper Alpina. Just bought a 2007 D3 MT.
I think they've reached the bottom of the depreciation curve, well almost, and won't be this cheap again.
Certainly seems like a polarizing car on the enthusiast front!
I live in Somerset, have just nudged past 40, but still roll around on the floor fixing cars etc. I do all my own work, and like to help where i can.
I'm look forward to chewing the fat on here with you all.
Jon
If its a job no man can survive, he's the man for the job.
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Ashok
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by Ashok » Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:04 am
Welcome aboard - I loved my D3 - which build number is it? (check the plaque in the car)
Ashok
E39 M5 - much loved RIP
E60 M5 - good riddance
E90 Alpina D3 #487 - drove it 117,000 miles!
F25 Alpina XD3BT #268 - it's big and white and very fast
G01 Alpina XD3.. soon!
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Bob
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by Bob » Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:35 pm
Welcome
B3 3.2 TOURING #062
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WINNE1
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by WINNE1 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:07 pm
Welcome
B6 convertible 4.4 black with silver decals .
B5 saloon 4.4 black with silver decals .
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ali
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by ali » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:10 pm
Hullo
B3 3.3 Coupe #090
D3 2.0 Biturbo Touring #098
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Sab
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by Sab » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:31 pm
Hello and welcome.
E36 B3 3.0 #178
E46 B3 3.3 #188
Cupra Ateca
E30 C2.7 - Stolen
If you ever have everything under control, you’re not moving fast enough
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octanejunkie
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by octanejunkie » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:23 am
Thank you
Car is #557
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Bob
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by Bob » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:49 am
That was one which looked like an attractive buy from it's advert. My only reservation was how long it had spent in the north of Scotland from new.
It's made quite a journey down the UK from Aberdeen where it was first registered now!
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by octanejunkie » Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:17 am
I looked at it first and the suspension was completely shagged out. The previous owner replaced the shocks and link arms and re advertised it. I looked at a few around 6-7k, but they weren't as clean and all had faults of some kind, so i went back to this car. Refurbed wheels and new tyres were a big plus.
The suspension still isn't right so i'll probably rip it all out and fit something else.
If its a job no man can survive, he's the man for the job.
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Bob
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by Bob » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:15 pm
octanejunkie wrote:I looked at it first and the suspension was completely shagged out.
That is always the danger of online shopping for second-hand cars. No substitute for viewing first hand.
B3 3.2 TOURING #062