I was fuelling up my B10 a few days ago when an elderly gent came over and asked about my car, he really liked it and couldn't believe it is nearly 20 years old. After a quick chat about the Alpina marque he told me he was about to buy a lottery ticket and if he won would make me an offer for my car that I could not refuse.
So the thought that crossed my mind is has everyone got a price that would see their cherished car being driven off by a stranger? I know we live in a world where money talks and a crazy offer might be difficult to refuse but in my case I like to think the answer would be no. After nearly 16 years of ownership I see my B10 as being with me for the rest of my days, unless of course someone else knows otherwise.
Am I alone in my thinking, I like to think that is not the case.
How much would you want.....
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How much would you want.....
Jim
'98 B10 3.2 #174 in Alpina Blue owned since 13th Sept 2002.
'98 B10 3.2 #174 in Alpina Blue owned since 13th Sept 2002.
Jim, I think that people with older Alpinas where you've kept and cherished them for a number of years will probably be of a similar ilk but anyone with a newer model could probably just go get another one of similar spec quite easily.
Although I've only had my B10 for 6 years I feel like it's part of the family and having spent time getting most things how I want them, like you I have no intention of selling.
Although I've only had my B10 for 6 years I feel like it's part of the family and having spent time getting most things how I want them, like you I have no intention of selling.
2001 Alpina B10 V8 #185
1982 Krauser MKM1000 #121 - sold
1982 Krauser MKM1000 #121 - sold
If someone offered me the amount of my outstanding mortgage, I'd have to take it. Of course, in my new financially stable position I would then have to go out and buy another Alpina. I couldn't imagine life without one now.
2000 E39 B10 3.3 Touring #10
1993 Eunos Roadster
1993 Saab Turbo 900 Ruby Edition
Gone but not forgotten: Ford Escort Mk 2 1600 Sport, Alfasud, Saab 900 GLS, Saab 900 Turbo (8v), MB W124 E320 Sportline Estate, Honda Accord 1.8S 6th Gen
1993 Eunos Roadster
1993 Saab Turbo 900 Ruby Edition
Gone but not forgotten: Ford Escort Mk 2 1600 Sport, Alfasud, Saab 900 GLS, Saab 900 Turbo (8v), MB W124 E320 Sportline Estate, Honda Accord 1.8S 6th Gen
It is a tough one.... I am same as many here NEVER has a car got under my skin like this one has. 8 years over ownership and 18 years old in 2 weeks and I really cant see me selling it.
Although if some one gave me enough to go straight back out and buy this one this week I could be tempted
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ALPINA-B ... SwKoRZalCg
Although if some one gave me enough to go straight back out and buy this one this week I could be tempted
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ALPINA-B ... SwKoRZalCg
E46 B3 3.3 ALPINA