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I assume this is the same JJJames with the nice Dakar euro spec M3? You can't have that and an Alpina
I mostly agree with what LordVader is saying, although that particular B6 probably isn't a good indicator of Alpina values overall. At least to me it wasn't the most desirable model. The B6 2.8 was a bit of a lower spec model to start with. And it was also Auto (but not switchtronic), regular seats, no digital gauges, etc. It did sell about a week ago, but no idea for how much. One other thing I'd caution you about if you're thinking about picking up an Alpina is insurance. I had trouble getting insurance on mine here in Ontario, ended up with specialty insurance through Hagerty which isn't a viable option if you want to daily the car. |
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I haven't had too hard a time getting insurance through Wawanesa. Sometimes they want pics, but generally straightforward.
I agree Alpinas are generally unknown in Canada which tends to drive down prices, which is one of the reasons I started this website - to raise Alpina awareness. What this means though is Canada is one of the cheapest places on the planet to buy an Alpina, with the exception of Japan. So go for it! Now, what's this I hear about a Dakar E36 M3? |
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Regarding the dakar m3 - my summer car at the moment is #25 of the 45 eurospec E36 M3's imported to Canada in '94...dakar on anthracite m-cloth...thinking a B6 2.8 Touring would be about the perfect daily to pair it with.. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] |
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The B6 Touring has some advantages which suit me - I'd want to daily the car, and the fact that its an auto makes that easier, plus the fact that the the engine size remained relatively small, and so many of the components (at least those that wear out) are shared with a standard 3 series mean it wouldn't necessarily be a particularly expensive car to run. Plus, though its not as highly spec'd as some other Alpina's out there, cams, exhaust, software, pistons, suspension, brakes, wheels and the various cosmetic touches is enough for me! The insurance thing worries me though - would you mind elaborating on what the problem was with insuring your car? |
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As for the insurance, I'll admit that I didn't do an exhaustive search. But basically they don't have a risk model for the car so they don't know what to do with it. They can't even run the Alpina VIN. So all the brokers I called said they wouldn't touch it. Generally for insurance anything that's outside the norm is a "don't bother", except for specialty insurers like Hagerty. You might be able to register / insure as a 328. Others here seem to have had more success so maybe I just called the wrong people. |
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http://www.alpina-archive.com/?page_...=Alpina-B6-2.8 Note link at the bottom of the page re the 2.8 touring (based on the technical specs of the 2.8/2). Also see here: http://youbmw.ru/manuals/Alpina/Engb628.pdf Last edited by JJJames; 09-29-2014 at 06:06 PM. |
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Whoa! $32,000
Somebody sure wanted this E36 cabriolet... $32,000!
It's not even in North America yet. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Other-E36-/221557298738 |
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