Philrose wrote:I enjoy reading posts that are in plain English, as it were. Could it be a reflection on the sort of person who is an Alpina owner. Perhaps a little more mature, definately not a boy racer ( that would be BMW M territory) and well used to the finer things in life.
All said somewhat tongue in cheek
100% agree Sir
Alpina attract a certain sort of person, with particular taste and outlook. I believe this is nicely demonstrated by the contributors and posts on here.
This is not intended to infer any superiority complex, or arrogance, just a particular discerning/refined taste.
Definitely keep the forum as it is, it works perfectly.
Not much to do today, so I was trawling the past threads to get some insight into want is being discussed. This thread tickled me.
I was rubbish at English at school and languages in general. However, I have found in the last 10 years there is a steady slump in the capabilities of graduates entering the civil engineering profession, most have difficulty constructing sentences and cannot construct a comprehensive argument in any written form.
My biggest irritation is the transferring terminology for ground or floor. The police shows being one of the main contributors, resulting in me bawling at the TV.
In terms of the type of contributors, I must admit that you can take the boy out of the racer, but you can’t take the racer out of the boy. Buying the XD3 is a clear attempt to influence the pace at which journeys are dispatched. Marc76 is the same, but a good deal younger, as we have tried to project this inherent need to track based efforts.
Adam
G21 M340i touring
Alpina C2 2.7 #0525
E36 M3 Saloon
E30 track car M52
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Alpina F25 XD3 #193
BMW - E30 325sport x2, 318is, 325 touring, E36 Coupe 318is, M3, E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 123d, F30 335d, F22 M240
Ford - Capri 2.0x2, 2.8x3, 3000gxl, RS3100, RS Cosworth Sierra 3dr, Cosworth Sapphire & Escort 4wd, RS2000, RS Focus Mk1 x2 & Mk2, Mondeo V6
Opel Kadette 1.2 S RWD (first car)
B10BRW wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:50 pm
My biggest bugbear at the moment , is starting a sentence with So
WHY
This!
Have I missed something
So, I think he is agreeing with you, Brian!
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Skoda Kodiaq - not mine but the wife's!
You know, like everyone has their own methods of communication, like, different languages within English. So, like it’s the downfall of the written word.
Trump has done the English speaking element of the planet no favours with his idiotic terms
“Trust me.” In many ways he reminds me of Rab C Nesbit “I’ll tell you this, boy.”
Sometimes I really despair, but I suppose that I’m just getting old and not down with the kids. The graduates in the business think I’m some sort of dinosaur as I don’t trust what the computer program or the internet is telling me. Maybe I should sell all the cars and retire to a croft on Skye?
Adam
G21 M340i touring
Alpina C2 2.7 #0525
E36 M3 Saloon
E30 track car M52
Previous
Alpina F25 XD3 #193
BMW - E30 325sport x2, 318is, 325 touring, E36 Coupe 318is, M3, E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 123d, F30 335d, F22 M240
Ford - Capri 2.0x2, 2.8x3, 3000gxl, RS3100, RS Cosworth Sierra 3dr, Cosworth Sapphire & Escort 4wd, RS2000, RS Focus Mk1 x2 & Mk2, Mondeo V6
Opel Kadette 1.2 S RWD (first car)
rc944 wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:20 am
Is this still a car enthusiasts forum?
Being a pedant is a pre-requisite when being asked an opinion on Alpina bonnet badges ...
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Skoda Kodiaq - not mine but the wife's!
rc944 wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:20 am
Is this still a car enthusiasts forum?
Being a pedant is a pre-requisite when being asked an opinion on Alpina bonnet badges ...
Can I apologise before I ask this question as no doubt it’s been discussed before, given Charles’s post.I am new to the forum although I have been aware of the brand since I tried to buy a e21 c2 in the early 90s. I am good on BMW and Ford but don’t have the encyclopaedic knowledge of some one hear - Caesarbob.
What is it with Alpina badges instead of propellers front and back, some cars have them others don’t. Was it std at one time or another, an option, or is it all just aftermarket?
Adam
G21 M340i touring
Alpina C2 2.7 #0525
E36 M3 Saloon
E30 track car M52
Previous
Alpina F25 XD3 #193
BMW - E30 325sport x2, 318is, 325 touring, E36 Coupe 318is, M3, E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 123d, F30 335d, F22 M240
Ford - Capri 2.0x2, 2.8x3, 3000gxl, RS3100, RS Cosworth Sierra 3dr, Cosworth Sapphire & Escort 4wd, RS2000, RS Focus Mk1 x2 & Mk2, Mondeo V6
Opel Kadette 1.2 S RWD (first car)
rc944 wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:20 am
Is this still a car enthusiasts forum?
Being a pedant is a pre-requisite when being asked an opinion on Alpina bonnet badges ...
Can I apologise before I ask this question as no doubt it’s been discussed before, given Charles’s post.I am new to the forum although I have been aware of the brand since I tried to buy a e21 c2 in the early 90s. I am good on BMW and Ford but don’t have the encyclopaedic knowledge of some one hear - Caesarbob.
What is it with Alpina badges instead of propellers front and back, some cars have them others don’t. Was it std at one time or another, an option, or is it all just aftermarket?
All Alpina come with the BMW Roundels. The Alpina items are eBay tat. Some like them others don’t as they are not OEM. Always a good way to start an argument/discussion when spotted on cars.
Range Rover SDV8.
E64 B6s #100 Cabriolet (Now Sold)
1995 E36 B3.0 Convertible (rebodied)
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
, is starting a sentence with So 
