The E90 and Alpina

croaker · 06-26-2006, 02:05 AM

I was looking at the Alpina Website the other day and did not see any prices for anything. Do any of you know how you go about ordering from them? I was also reading in this months CAR, and saw that in England you can buy an Alpina version of the E90. (The D3 I think) Are those parts available to purchase through BMW or Alpina? I really like the wheels and front spoiler, and want to check on the cost. Not cheap I’m sure. Any info on these topics or Alpina in general would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch.

PaPaGz · 06-26-2006, 02:20 AM

That front looks REALLY aggressive and like it alot. never been a fan of the Alpina wheels

GuillaumeSoete · 06-26-2006, 02:22 AM

The D3 is cheaper than the 330d.

Guillaume

BMW320i · 06-26-2006, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GuillaumeSoete

The D3 is cheaper than the 330d.

Guillaume

alpina does power upgrades, not just look and interior right???

so what engine runs the D3 ???

RichReg · 06-26-2006, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW320i

alpina does power upgrades, not just look and interior right???

so what engine runs the D3 ???

That car uses Alpina's version of the 320d's engine.
You can check Alpina's site for the specs.
The gasoline powered B3 is what everyone is waiting for.

croaker · 06-26-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RichReg

That car uses Alpina's version of the 320d's engine.
You can check Alpina's site for the specs.
The gasoline powered B3 is what everyone is waiting for.

Yes but can you turn a 330i into a B3? Or do you have to buy it that way? How would you do it. The web site is rather vague. Is there an Alpina dealership or does it all go through BMW?

RichReg · 06-26-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by croaker

Yes but can you turn a 330i into a B3? Or do you have to buy it that way? How would you do it. The web site is rather vague. Is there an Alpina dealership or does it all go through BMW?

Alpina is a registered car manufacturer in Europe. They take new BMWs & completely re-do many portions of the drivetrain, chassis & transmission, and then slap their own badge on the car. Since you're in Germany, I would contact an Alpina dealer.

I suppose you could order parts from them, if you knew what you needed. But then you'd have to find someone to install them for you, and you'd probably lose your warranty if its not done by Alpina.

Sedan_Clan · 06-26-2006, 09:39 AM

I like it, but I don't likeeeeeeeeeeeee it. It doesn't scream, "Sedan_Clan, Sedan_Clan...buy me!!!!!!"

I do like the front lip though.

vladinecko · 06-26-2006, 10:14 AM

did you guys see what they've done with the 5er??? OMG!!! maybe it's just the pics, but that looks simply amazing!!

nmulax · 06-26-2006, 11:40 AM

Is it just me, or do the Alpina rims look better on the 5 then on the 3?
The rims on the e90 just look to small... otherwise I like them.

RichReg · 06-26-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

The rims on the e90 just look to small... otherwise I like them.

Wait for the B3....

PaPaGz · 06-26-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Is it just me, or do the Alpina rims look better on the 5 then on the 3?
The rims on the e90 just look to small... otherwise I like them.

I have to agree with this 100% the rims look SO much better on the 5 than the 3. (in the pictures atleast)

but that 5 wow...! :rocks:

NoMods · 06-26-2006, 04:04 PM

That spoiler on the trunk looks horrible and the wheels too

Asiann · 06-26-2006, 05:17 PM

I like it except for the rims but otherwise pretty damn hot!

chongki · 06-26-2006, 05:35 PM

The 5'er looks better that the 3 with the Alpina Package

PaPaGz · 06-26-2006, 05:38 PM

ill take the alpina package with the Msport bodykit...thanks!

Orjan · 06-27-2006, 01:04 AM

From Alpinas homepage

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The urge for that which is better and more special has thankfully not slowed in times of mass production, but has become, accompanied by rising standards of living, an eminently fulfillable desire

Exactly this has been the motivation for ALPINA, a small but enterprising automotive manufacturer. To build special automobiles for a small circle of cognoscenti, for people who have a taste for exclusivity and the finer things in life, and who aren’t in need of exhibitionist exterior presentation in their automobile

As we place less emphasis on an ALPINA’s exterior differentiation than we do in its inner values, we choose to draw the basis for our automotive work exclusively from BMW

Alpina has produced cars based on almost every BMW model, and the D3 is their first E90 car. A gas-powered B3 is in the planning, probably based on the 335i.

So you can't make a "true" Alpina out of a standard BMW, but the styling, suspension and wheels are available through BMW-dealers in Germany.

And for your viewing pleasure

Pics fromhttp://www.alpina-maus.de/

...and my favorite Alpina - a B6 2.8

A lot of Alpina info here: http://www.m5board.com/alpina/default.html

06-26-2006, 02:05 AM	#1
croaker First Lieutenant 54 Rep 340 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The E90 and Alpina I was looking at the Alpina Website the other day and did not see any prices for anything. Do any of you know how you go about ordering from them? I was also reading in this months CAR, and saw that in England you can buy an Alpina version of the E90. (The D3 I think) Are those parts available to purchase through BMW or Alpina? I really like the wheels and front spoiler, and want to check on the cost. Not cheap I’m sure. Any info on these topics or Alpina in general would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch. Attached Images __________________ E90 330i Monaco Blue, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Six Speed, Aluminum Pedals, M-Shifter, Sport Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Comfort Access, Navigation Holding a space for Racing Green Lotus Elise
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PaPaGz Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 335i MSport MG Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles/OC iTrader: (0)	That front looks REALLY aggressive and like it alot. never been a fan of the Alpina wheels
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PaPaGz Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 335i MSport MG Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles/OC iTrader: (0)	ill take the alpina package with the Msport bodykit...thanks!
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