You can but ask. If the stock has sat, then the dealer may think he can sell a slightly smaller car easier.
Failing that, you could always sell the B10 privately, and then go shopping for a B11/12
B12, 5.0 at 4star classics
...and it's at a dealer!
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It's been on sale an awfully long time, too. There are old links on here re this particular car.
Current:
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
can I just throw a curve ball in and say that although Chas is correct in how European enthusiasts view Sytners cars, they were/are backed by Alpina and although they still bear the BMW chassis number are to many 'proper' Alpina's in all but build location. So I'd still view a Sytner car in the same vein as Buchloe built car here in the UK. In Europe it may be different.
Anyhow back to the B12's/B11 in question. It is genuine, it is one of the 6 swb cars converted by Sytners and all the numbers tally. Thankfully I have copies of the build records that Andy D obtained years ago and the e32's are all listed.
The one in the link above is also a genuine car, but the 4star classics looks a blinder, I love the interior (which makes a change from leather!) now if its worth the £12k I couldn't say, but until it gets sold then we'll never really know. Few become available to make a comparison in that condition.
Also I think 4star classics sell on commision basis for the customer so don't hold them as stock.
Anyhow back to the B12's/B11 in question. It is genuine, it is one of the 6 swb cars converted by Sytners and all the numbers tally. Thankfully I have copies of the build records that Andy D obtained years ago and the e32's are all listed.
The one in the link above is also a genuine car, but the 4star classics looks a blinder, I love the interior (which makes a change from leather!) now if its worth the £12k I couldn't say, but until it gets sold then we'll never really know. Few become available to make a comparison in that condition.
Also I think 4star classics sell on commision basis for the customer so don't hold them as stock.
Former BMW CC 7 register chairman
2000 e39 B10 V8 Touring
1985 e23 B10 (sold)
1995 B3 saloon switchtronic (sold)
2000 e39 B10 V8 Touring
1985 e23 B10 (sold)
1995 B3 saloon switchtronic (sold)
It is worth noting that Europe as a whole has an entirely different view on Alpinas than the UK. They are better understood over here - and used values are incredibly firm.
I know the FX means the prices seem very high to you guys, but check out what is available in Switzerland at the moment. I accept that most have been up for sale for a while - but there is a steady turnover. There are 2 Alpina Z8s for sale!
I know the FX means the prices seem very high to you guys, but check out what is available in Switzerland at the moment. I accept that most have been up for sale for a while - but there is a steady turnover. There are 2 Alpina Z8s for sale!