Car written Off!
Car written Off!
I unfortunately had a coming together with a van, so much so that the car has been written off, I decided I did not want the car repairing and reached an agreement with the insurance company.
Injuries......Pride and a severe burn on my arm were the steering wheel airbag inflated.
So after eight years of Alpina ownership I have decided to look at something different.....dare I say it......maybe even a Mercedes, but something that will come with three year warranty.
I will stay on here having an occasional read or to even add a post or two.
Many thanks to those who have commented, agreed or even disagreed on my thoughts, posts or otherwise over the last eight years or so.
Take care all.
Mac.
Injuries......Pride and a severe burn on my arm were the steering wheel airbag inflated.
So after eight years of Alpina ownership I have decided to look at something different.....dare I say it......maybe even a Mercedes, but something that will come with three year warranty.
I will stay on here having an occasional read or to even add a post or two.
Many thanks to those who have commented, agreed or even disagreed on my thoughts, posts or otherwise over the last eight years or so.
Take care all.
Mac.
Mini 1000 - Escort 1100 Estate - Triumph Spitfire 1500 - Escort Harrier 1.6 (wish I still had) - Escort Xr3 - Escort Ghia - Orion Ghia Inj.- Golf GTI - Astra GTE 16v.- Cavalier 4 x 4 - Sierra 2.9 4 x 4 - Discovery 200 TDI - Discovery 300 TDI Auto - Forester Turbo - Audi Avant 4.2 (manual) - Avant 4.2 (TipTronic) - D3 Touring (manual) D3 Bi-Turbo Switchtronic (Sold). Alpina Marmite Car (Arrived at last...8 months wait)....Lovely car but now Written Off!
Sorry to hear about this and the demise of the Alpina.
Now
E39 B10 3.2 # 64 Alpina Blue Metallic since 03.10
F02 750Li & Mini Cooper Cab
And before
E46 330Ci,MX5 Mk2,E46 325ti,Mini Cooper S, Z3M Roadster, MX5 Mk1, E38 728, E36 325, Westfield SEi fitted with 240 BHP XE Redtop, Westfield WSEi fitted with Honda SuperBlackbird, Smart 4/2, Omega MV6, LS400, Senator 24v, Volvo 360 GLT, Fiesta Supersport, Porsche 2.7s (1976)First car
+ 23 Motorbikes in my younger days
E39 B10 3.2 # 64 Alpina Blue Metallic since 03.10
F02 750Li & Mini Cooper Cab
And before
E46 330Ci,MX5 Mk2,E46 325ti,Mini Cooper S, Z3M Roadster, MX5 Mk1, E38 728, E36 325, Westfield SEi fitted with 240 BHP XE Redtop, Westfield WSEi fitted with Honda SuperBlackbird, Smart 4/2, Omega MV6, LS400, Senator 24v, Volvo 360 GLT, Fiesta Supersport, Porsche 2.7s (1976)First car
+ 23 Motorbikes in my younger days
Glad to hear no injuries other than pride and the burn but saddened to read that the car is a total loss.
Merc's are good, their lifetime assistance program is worth its weight in gold and free providing you have your vehicle serviced at Merc dealerships. The downside I found with a Merc ownership, is actually dealing with the dealerships so much so that I even contacted my previous BMW dealer to see if they would service my E class. In the end I found a Merc dealer who's service wasnt too bad, twice the distance away than my nearest two but it was worth the extra distance for the lack of grief. I had the E class 9 years, longest i've ever owned a car and it took me two years of car searching and test driving before i got my Alpina.
Merc's are good, their lifetime assistance program is worth its weight in gold and free providing you have your vehicle serviced at Merc dealerships. The downside I found with a Merc ownership, is actually dealing with the dealerships so much so that I even contacted my previous BMW dealer to see if they would service my E class. In the end I found a Merc dealer who's service wasnt too bad, twice the distance away than my nearest two but it was worth the extra distance for the lack of grief. I had the E class 9 years, longest i've ever owned a car and it took me two years of car searching and test driving before i got my Alpina.
Nothing to see here.... move along in an orderly fashion please!
E91 D3 Bi-turbo Touring #004 - (sold)
E46 B3 3.3 Saloon #032
F31 D3 Bi-turbo Touring #172
Mk1 Focus RS #516
Mk3 Focus RS Heritage #8 of only 50
and a 1987 Sierra RS Cosworth (currently being restored)
E91 D3 Bi-turbo Touring #004 - (sold)
E46 B3 3.3 Saloon #032
F31 D3 Bi-turbo Touring #172
Mk1 Focus RS #516
Mk3 Focus RS Heritage #8 of only 50
and a 1987 Sierra RS Cosworth (currently being restored)
Sorry to hear about this, at least you are ok and thats what matters most,
good luck with whatever you choose to replace the Alpina with.
good luck with whatever you choose to replace the Alpina with.
Steve C
'98 B10 3.2 #88 (for summer cruising)
'04 Mini Cooper S (commuting/sacrificial shopping trolley target....)
'94 325i Coupe SOLD
'88 Vauxhall Senator 3.0i SOLD
'90 Astra MkII GTE 16V (Turbo conversion) SOLD
'98 B10 3.2 #88 (for summer cruising)
'04 Mini Cooper S (commuting/sacrificial shopping trolley target....)
'94 325i Coupe SOLD
'88 Vauxhall Senator 3.0i SOLD
'90 Astra MkII GTE 16V (Turbo conversion) SOLD
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So sorry to hear this Mac. Lucky you are OK. The ALPINA XD3 saved you sacrificing its life!
And the name is Marie-Noëlle or nick name MNL, NOT Marie or Noëlle ALONE; unless if you are looking for someone else and not me!!!
Car: D3 saloon 2007 and...a couple of cats made in 2003! and a little Scooby WRX STi...
Car: D3 saloon 2007 and...a couple of cats made in 2003! and a little Scooby WRX STi...
Cheers for the comments guys!
I will end up paying for an error with an insurance hike no doubt.
First time I have been in a car when the air bags have inflated, front bags and side curtain bags.....frightened the life out of me!
Tell you what though within 30 to 40 seconds BMW were on the phone asking if I was ok!
Sat-Nav giving exact location on the screen for me to relay to services if needed.
Just a pity I found out how efficient the systems are.
Still, I live to breathe another day!
I will end up paying for an error with an insurance hike no doubt.
First time I have been in a car when the air bags have inflated, front bags and side curtain bags.....frightened the life out of me!
Tell you what though within 30 to 40 seconds BMW were on the phone asking if I was ok!
Sat-Nav giving exact location on the screen for me to relay to services if needed.
Just a pity I found out how efficient the systems are.
Still, I live to breathe another day!
Mini 1000 - Escort 1100 Estate - Triumph Spitfire 1500 - Escort Harrier 1.6 (wish I still had) - Escort Xr3 - Escort Ghia - Orion Ghia Inj.- Golf GTI - Astra GTE 16v.- Cavalier 4 x 4 - Sierra 2.9 4 x 4 - Discovery 200 TDI - Discovery 300 TDI Auto - Forester Turbo - Audi Avant 4.2 (manual) - Avant 4.2 (TipTronic) - D3 Touring (manual) D3 Bi-Turbo Switchtronic (Sold). Alpina Marmite Car (Arrived at last...8 months wait)....Lovely car but now Written Off!
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Sorry to read of the demise, Mac, but pleased to hear you're well following the unfortunate event.
Trust you get a decent payout and find some new German metal to your liking.
AnL
Trust you get a decent payout and find some new German metal to your liking.
AnL
Current:
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
Sorry to hear of the death of an alpina but at least everyone is OK - is the van driver OK too?
I'll happily be the first to ask the obvious.....WHERE ARE THE PICS? whats the story - whose fault - what happened??
I'll happily be the first to ask the obvious.....WHERE ARE THE PICS? whats the story - whose fault - what happened??
NOW
1983 E28 B9 3.5 Alpine White
PREVIOUSLY
1994 E34 B10 Bi-Turbo #472 Black/Gold stripes
1993 E36 B2.5 Mauritius Blue
1983 E28 B9 3.5 Black/Gold stripes (ex-press car)
1983 E28 B9 3.5 Alpine White
PREVIOUSLY
1994 E34 B10 Bi-Turbo #472 Black/Gold stripes
1993 E36 B2.5 Mauritius Blue
1983 E28 B9 3.5 Black/Gold stripes (ex-press car)