GeoffCapes
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Might not be so cheap since Brexit.
Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo - The Daily Driver Challenge Winner
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Might not be so cheap since Brexit.
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Old Mr Glass Galf-Empty!
Go on holiday and collect it in person. Let's look for the win:win instead of the winge:winge. ;-)
Yep I agree with that. Part of our retirement plans are to buy a place in France and live there some of the time. Things have changed a bit since Brexit but we’ll make it work one way or another.
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Can you block posts that mention certain words? (in this case brexit).. I thought avoiding the brexit thread would suffice..
Anyway back on topic.. as a Range Rover as a daily driver through and through kind of chap I must say if I had to have something else I think it would be an Alpina, there is something alluring & different about them. Very nice.
Anyway back on topic.. as a Range Rover as a daily driver through and through kind of chap I must say if I had to have something else I think it would be an Alpina, there is something alluring & different about them. Very nice.
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Back to the topic
@Bebs yes I have heard of the Sytner Alpina exclusive parts tie up and the mark up the add on over purchasing from outside of the UK.
I negotiated a 17% discount on a complete set of discs and pads and they will hold the prices for up to 18 months... The part numbers on the quote are standard BMW part numbers but with a 'B' at the start - this is probably to throw you off when trying to get quotes elsewhere.
The front discs and calipers are from a 760li and rears are from the M550i so it's all standard BMW parts - the codes they gave me (minus the letter prefix) aligns with these models. Sticking with BMW parts with this one as it's under BMW warranty for now.
Here is a photo of the interior... This car has split folding seats which was an optional extra on the saloon that many people did not pick... Ideal for us as we can take all of our kit camping no problem
@Bebs yes I have heard of the Sytner Alpina exclusive parts tie up and the mark up the add on over purchasing from outside of the UK.
I negotiated a 17% discount on a complete set of discs and pads and they will hold the prices for up to 18 months... The part numbers on the quote are standard BMW part numbers but with a 'B' at the start - this is probably to throw you off when trying to get quotes elsewhere.
The front discs and calipers are from a 760li and rears are from the M550i so it's all standard BMW parts - the codes they gave me (minus the letter prefix) aligns with these models. Sticking with BMW parts with this one as it's under BMW warranty for now.
Here is a photo of the interior... This car has split folding seats which was an optional extra on the saloon that many people did not pick... Ideal for us as we can take all of our kit camping no problem
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You can order Alpina parts from any BMW dealer. The UK mark up still applies though. Add 9147 to the front of the Alpina part number
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You can also order through Alloy Wheels Direct who get straight from the factory avoiding one mark up. Always cheaper.
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Oooh... Alpina lightweight 20s with winter tyres for next year me thinks.
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Thanks for the info the part codes for the discs and pads are definitely standard BMW items then
Is there a source of more competitively priced genuine BMW parts... Like Eurospares for Ferrari/Maserati?
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I think yours are off a 7 series but that could be the e39 B10
BMW are usually quite good for normal items. But there’s plenty of other places. I use KMS a lot as they’re in Brum
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This would be an incredible addition to a road trip holiday
For sure it is a lot of car for the money... I would have happily paid more for it.
I am a little surprised about the amount of attention it is getting... People lose their **** over it. Seems to be an extremely well known brand that has such a niche market. I was expecting a few thumbs up but not from people driving Ferrari's and Mclaren's or to keep coming back to people crowding around it like it's a supercar and trying to strike up conversation about it - no one seems to care about my Maserati(??)
It's a little annoying for an understated business car for every day use but I'm sure I won't notice eventually...
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In the words of Elsa “Let it go, let it go”
Buying stuff from Europe has gone up in price. So it may now not be cost effective.
That’s just the facts.
Might be worth having a chat with Cotswold BMW in Cheltenham. I’ve always bough my BMW parts from them over the years and their prices have been good. For example I needed rear discs, pads and wear sensors for my 650 and quoted me somewhere around £300. ATE parts, which is the parts BMW use, from AUTODOC we’re £330
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But I am absolutely certain the example Bebs shared was well before Brexit.
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Agreed, always try your local BMW dealer and ask for a discount. But with an Alpina you will need to quote both VINs, the crossed out BMW one and the Alpina one and also get yourself an Alpina Parts Catalogue for your car (here you will find info on that https://thealpinaregister.com/forums/ but I see you are already there @FIFTY
Also not sure where you are but also find an indie who really understands Alpinas such as BMR Permormance near Gatwick or CPC Amersham
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Thanks for the tip with BMW Cotswold @Simon1963. I contacted them last week, they were very helpful and beat Sytners price by £10 for the rear pads. I also got 5l of BMW screen wash as the soapy stuff clogs the filter on German cars which use alcohol based screen wash (not soap)
I just need to muster the courage to jack the new car up and replace the pads.
I wish I had a lift in my garage or at least a set of quick jacks as the part if really hate is the process of jacking the car up and dropping it onto stands and the reverse...
I just need to muster the courage to jack the new car up and replace the pads.
I wish I had a lift in my garage or at least a set of quick jacks as the part if really hate is the process of jacking the car up and dropping it onto stands and the reverse...
