G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by Scot4444 » Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:09 pm

nkotecha wrote:
Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:05 pm
Scot4444 wrote:
Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:45 pm
apologies Kith, sorry I haven't replied since June...! Been a crazy few months. I ordered Alpina Green with Cognac leather and black stripes. Pretty much all the Christmas trimmings except for big brakes and any enhanced nanny safety extras. Classic wheels being painted black (not everyone's taste I know but I love 'em). I've definitely (s)withered along the way due to lack of discounts and general impatience, but apparently its here in the UK tomorrow and should hopefully reach me next week. Now selling my XD3 which has been a great car and proper Swiss Army knife. My wife says I will regret letting it go and pretty sure she'd rather we keep it. I'm worried the B3 doesn't sound as good as it looks, although the pre-production car they had at Sytner had a decent growl according to the FB video clip I saw.
what xd3 you got?
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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by nkotecha » Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:18 pm

Just been to pick some parts up for my b3 and there was a b3 saloon in the showroom. Anyone know the spec of it?
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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by Bob » Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:53 pm

The only saloon I’ve seen in the UK so far is the black one that started off a £100k.

Did you get a build number or what colour is it?
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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by nkotecha » Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:49 pm

It’s blue with dynamics. Sales Is shut so couldn’t go in and have a closer look. Just seen it through the window.
D5 Biturbo saloon 109 (sold)
B3 3.2 Convertible 82
d3 biturbo Saloon 234
118d msport (sold)
x3 2.0 se (sold)

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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by nkotecha » Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:59 pm

Here is the spec
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D5 Biturbo saloon 109 (sold)
B3 3.2 Convertible 82
d3 biturbo Saloon 234
118d msport (sold)
x3 2.0 se (sold)

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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by Jonnywishbone » Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:22 pm

The prices are wrong. The options listed cost less than what’s on my order form and the difference is more than 20% VAT so it’s not (just) that. On the face of it I can’t work out why though I assume I’m missing something obvious.
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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by ZaireHouse » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:42 am

I haven't ordered a G21 B3 yet, but I've been following it. It seems expensive compared to the M340i, but it's also a limited production car, making it more exclusive. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on it! I've heard that many people opt for private specialist car finance when buying an Alpina, as it can be more affordable than dealer finance. Still, you'd better check different options and compare them before making a decision. If you haven't done your research yet, there are many platforms that offer a variety of financing options and a great selection of cars, such as jdmbuysell.com, where you can find imported Japanese cars. Let me know if you end up placing a deposit or buying one.
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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by Jonnywishbone » Sat Jan 14, 2023 4:33 pm

ZaireHouse wrote:
Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:42 am
I haven't ordered a G21 B3 yet, but I've been following it. It seems expensive compared to the M340i, but it's also a limited production car, making it more exclusive. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on it! I've heard that many people opt for private specialist car finance when buying an Alpina, as it can be more affordable than dealer finance. Still, you'd better check different options and compare them before making a decision.
Love mine.

Whilst the B3 has several differences versus the donor car, the things you’re paying the most for are the S58 engine upgrade over the B58 and the Alpina name with the exclusivity that goes with it. Having driven both, the other big ticket change is the Alpina handles better without sacrificing comfort. It looks better too (M340i front bumper area looks a bit odd to me) but that’s obviously subjective and to the average person the cars look identical. It’s an entirely personal decision whether those differences are worth the premium. They certainly were for me, though the car is nearly £15k more expensive than when I bought mine. If I have a choice between a smaller or bigger car I prefer the former, however just had a go on the configurator and a well specced B3 is easily within £10k of a base B5, with big brother still having a much nicer interior and of course, that monstrously powerful V8. I think that at least offers some food for thought.

As for finance, 4.9% APR on a PCP with a relatively stingy residual value is what I was offered. That was an ok deal back in 2021 and though I haven’t looked at any car finance offers since then, I bet it looks pretty stellar in 2023. Not sure what Sytner are offering now.
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Re: G21 B3 - has anybody ordered?

Post by hotentot » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:21 pm

Currently I am owner of M340i. The car is great and sufficient for most drivers. Last year, however, I ordered B3 (delivery March 23). The main reasons were two: engine and chassis. Honestly, I don't think Alpina makes better interiors (excluding lavalina leather). The interior is exactly the same as the M340i. The difference is in what is not visible. And I really like that ...

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