New owner saying hello!

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New owner saying hello!

Post by Wibble » Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:23 am

Hi guys. Just thought I would introduce myself as a very recent purchase makes me the next proud owner of #90 B3S e46 coupe from its former owner, a very kind gentleman who is I believe active on this forum.

Thoroughly enjoying the car, looking forward to getting her home to Cornwall and starting a gentle program of restoration.

Well, nice to meet you all. Will try and keep the newbie questions to a minimum 😂. Oh and Happy New Year 🎊

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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by D3orbust » Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:18 pm

Welcome to the forum
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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by Sab » Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:29 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Lovely car.
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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by hashluck » Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:04 pm

Welcome. - from a fellow B3S Coupe owner. Congratulations on your purchase

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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by Avtar » Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:29 pm

Welcome. I am restoring my recently acquired B3S Saloon so perhaps we can exchange ideas?
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by Fast3000 » Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:22 pm

Congrats! It looks like a great purchase - great past ownership and condition to begin with. Mines been somewhat of a rolling restoration for past 7 years focusing on mechanicals first then aesthetics (more preventative and my own OCD rather then anything urgent/major). Avtar has certainly inspired me to spend some money on the leather this year :D. Good luck with your B3S - hope to see it at a event someday.
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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by Avtar » Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:54 pm

Fast3000 wrote:
Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:22 pm
Congrats! It looks like a great purchase - great past ownership and condition to begin with. Mines be somewhat of a rolling restoration for past 7 years focusing on mechanicals first then aesthetics (more preventative and my own OCD rather then anything urgent/major). Avtar has certainly inspired me to spend some money on the leather this year :D. Good luck with your B3S - hope to see it at a event someday.
Glad to hear it. More than happy to assist with and provide guidance on the leather restoration, very happy with how mine turned out, just needs a little time, patience and a hairdryer/heat gun!
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

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Re: New owner saying hello!

Post by Bri-E » Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:27 pm

Welcome to the Forum and Alpina magic
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