B5 on Collecting Cars

[AbidK]

Hi

Does anyone know the below car coming to auction soon ?

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/202 ... b5-touring

[JCC]

No, but the rear in particular looks like the Nottingham valeters have been at it.
Nice spec bar SPG but the lack of care gone into the pics is a bit odd.

[will79]

Unbelievable lack of preparation! Still my dream car though.

[B10BRW]

What a mess, the sides roof and bonnet are probably the same.
Sytner are renowned for their awful preparation.

My new G21 was delivered like this

They paid for a weeks paint correction and detailing

[Grumpyjohn1957]

Flippin' paint work is worse than mine and I've done x2 the miles. Maybe it was "bob a Job week and the scouts washed it.
My guess? Will fetch around 55/60 + fees. Going to be watching this one with interest.

[MikeR]

Condition aside, why do so few high spec newish Alpinas not have adaptive cruise? I’d live without it this time mind…

[Charles]

Condition aside, why do so few high spec newish Alpinas not have adaptive cruise? I’d live without it this time mind…

I drove a car with ACC over the Christmas break and absolutely hated it! Didn't feel in control of the car at all - which wasn't a good feeling, as I am sure you can imagine

[AbidK]

No, but the rear in particular looks like the Nottingham valeters have been at it.
Nice spec bar SPG but the lack of care gone into the pics is a bit odd.

Hi


Whats SPG? Sun Protection Glass? If so can it be retro fitted?

[MikeR]

Condition aside, why do so few high spec newish Alpinas not have adaptive cruise? I’d live without it this time mind…

I drove a car with ACC over the Christmas break and absolutely hated it! Didn't feel in control of the car at all - which wasn't a good feeling, as I am sure you can imagine

I have it in my Volvo - it’s in near continuous use now that I’m familiar with it. Hence I look for it as an “almost must have” now…

[Grumpyjohn1957]

this time mind…
I drove a car with ACC over the Christmas break and absolutely hated it! Didn't feel in control of the car at all - which wasn't a good feeling, as I am sure you can imagine

Not sure what the correct description of the system is, auto cruise and self steering feature? Love it in Mway contraflows and road works, comes into it's own. Otherwise forget it especially if the white lines are obscured. Think it's quite an expensive option.

[JCC]

On the LCI B5 active cruise control with stop and go was standard, the driving assistant was £1030 and the driving assistant professional was £1495. Not sure about pre LCI but #340 touring had all sorts of cruise control related interference and I wished it hadn’t.
To AbidK - SPG yes, it’s sun protection glass - this one has it, I was just pointing out that I think that Alpinas in general look better without it.

[Elan]

I am tempted, although I would prefer lighter colour interior. What kind of price range is reasonable?

[will79]

No expert but would have thought late £50’s maybe. Seem to remember the grey one with brown leather a Few months ago went for mid 60’s but was newer and certainly better prepared

[will79]

Just checked and the grey one went for £68.5k before fees. But then curiously turned up at a dealer a week later at £69k which doesn’t seem to make sense so I’m guessing the CC sale fell through. Maybe?

[Elan]

It looks like it needs decent amount of time with a detailer. Even the engine bay looks . Hopefully it has had better care mechanically! I guess you can always get BMW warranty as it’s 4 years old!