F10 B5 BiTurbo #003

[Frosty]

Have you found a replacement for the B5

Alpina XD3 Biturbo #467 Deep Sea Blue

I like the colour combination of this car.

[nkotecha]

Have you found a replacement for the B5

Alpina XD3 Biturbo #467 Deep Sea Blue

What spec is 467

[Bob]

Subject: F10 B5 BiTurbo #003

Have you got his for the xd3?

Hey Nikin - was this what you were after?

[nkotecha]

yes you couldnt email it to me on nikin@naynik.com

[Ken M 44]

Spec on #467 is here ;

https://www.alpina-archive.com/?p=17709 ... iTurbo-467

[Metrics]

One geeky observation on the F1* series cars - steering wheel with a silver trim under the airbag is the sports steering wheel (thicker rim, thumb rests). Without (all black) is a standard wheel like this B5 has.
I do like the thinner rims Alpina used to fit.

[ttrill]

One geeky observation on the F1* series cars - steering wheel with a silver trim under the airbag is the sports steering wheel (thicker rim, thumb rests). Without (all black) is a standard wheel like this B5 has.
I do like the thinner rims Alpina used to fit.

Jumping between my D3 (E90) and the D4 which has the sport steering wheel is a ghastly change, the D4 is too thick for comfort IMHO whereas the D3 is near perfect in size. E90’s could be the peak in “traditional” bmw design.

[ScooBeeFive]

One geeky observation on the F1* series cars - steering wheel with a silver trim under the airbag is the sports steering wheel (thicker rim, thumb rests). Without (all black) is a standard wheel like this B5 has.
I do like the thinner rims Alpina used to fit.

The rim on my B5 is noticeably slimmer than the one on my 535i. Some of the new M cars are ridiculous.

[kith]

Big price drop to sub-£20k now.

[Metrics]

Big price drop to sub-£20k now.

I'm not surprised given it's a saloon. Take a look at F10 M5 values and you'll see this B5 is still at a premium sub 20k

[Bob]

B5 BITURBO [F10] #003; A90 - Sophisto Grey/NASW - Black Nappa Leather; 2010_60; £20.0k; 96k; Trade

[kith]

Big price drop to sub-£20k now.

I'm not surprised given it's a saloon. Take a look at F10 M5 values and you'll see this B5 is still at a premium sub 20k

Anyone know if there are there any long term engine worries reported with the F10 V8?

[Bob]

This is back up with the same dealer and a £5k hike.

B5 BITURBO [F10] #003; A90 - Sophisto Grey/NASW - Black Nappa Leather; 2010_60; £25.0k; 96k; Trade

[Robsouth]

I am going to see this B5 Sunday.

Any advice on what to look out for? The dealer has supplied Ken M 44's folder of receipts still intact - but I can't seem to DM Ken on the forum for some reason, messages just stick in outbox

The reason for the price hike apparently was 'market 2nd hand value rises', replacement Alpina springs/shocks & front end re-spray - I am going to check those over + brake discs from photos don't look in good shape.

Will be armed with a paint depth gauge, tyre tread gauge and my non-mechanical eye otherwise - and my brave pants too!

The dealer has been straightforward, helpful and gets good reviews online otherwise.

Any further advice would be appreciated! I have looked at an aftermarket warranty to protect against any F10 M5 engine gremlins (lots of engines replaced under warranty with BMW) seeing their way over to the B5.....but alas at £3200 per year, I am better off taking the gamble!

[hap]

Good luck I’m sure you can barter that price
Message has reached him but not read so presume not logged on for a while
I’d pm Barry at bmr performance as he had done some work on Brian’s old B5 and will give u pointers I’m sure
Also pm Brian