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NUG · Post by **NUG** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:23 pm

Hi,I am new to the Alpina scene after recently selling my E46 M3,I hope this does not sound 'thick' but what is this 'DPF' problem that I keep hearing about? I am searching for a 2006-2008 four door D3,and just need to find out any potential problems.Thanks.

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:28 pm

Kevin, the DPF collects the soot and other particulates to keep emissions super-clean. The DPF 're-generates' (cleans) itself during steady state running, and cars used mainly for short journies/city driving can get clogged-up as they don't get the opportunity to re-gen. They usually last around 100k-miles under normal circumstances (but all depends on car usage, obviously). DPF's are fitted to all modern diesels.

HTH

NUG · Post by **NUG** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:38 pm

Thanks for that,what sort of cost are we looking at to sort that problem.

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:41 pm

Somewhere around Â£1k-Â£1.2k, I understand, to do the job properly.

Shouldn't be an issue at the miles you're looking for. When you get it, just ensure it gets a regular high speed run if otherwise it does a lot of 'pottering around'

NUG · Post by **NUG** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:51 pm

Thanks again,are there any other 'issues' that I should be looking for

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:56 pm

Not really. Some clutches can be 'juddery' (Dual Mass Flywheel 'characteristic') but that all depends on each individual car, and the Classic alloys on the Monoturbo cars can be a bit soft and prone to buckling. There have been a few having problems with steering column locks, so check that all works as it should. Tyres are expensive at around Â£300 a corner so look at them carefully (you're an ex-M3 owner, so you'll know all about that). Otherwise, nothing major coming to mind...but ALPINA-specific bits (eg badges) are expensive, so check their condition and negotiate accordingly.

The OBC can be vetted - check all the service data therein.....

HTH

NUG · Post by **NUG** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:06 pm

ade and liz flint wrote:Not really. Some clutches can be 'juddery' (Dual Mass Flywheel 'characteristic') but that all depends on each individual car, and the Classic alloys on the Monoturbo cars can be a bit soft and prone to buckling. There have been a few having problems with steering column locks, so check that all works as it should. Tyres are expensive at around Â£300 a corner so look at them carefully (you're an ex-M3 owner, so you'll know all about that). Otherwise, nothing major coming to mind...but ALPINA-specific bits (eg badges) are expensive, so check their condition and negotiate accordingly.

The OBC can be vetted - check all the service data therein.....

Thanks again for the info,I am delighted with this Forum already,very friendly and informative,just need a D3 now!

Eviltad · Post by **Eviltad** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:23 pm

There seem to be plenty out there atm.

I think you location was Bristol and I'm fairly sure a local chap was selling a awesome looking D3 Touring recently. Check the "Selling My Alpina" bit of the forum.

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:29 pm

Eviltad wrote:There seem to be plenty out there atm.

I think you location was Bristol and I'm fairly sure a local chap was selling a awesome looking D3 Touring recently. Check the "Selling My Alpina" bit of the forum.

That was FishyEggs. 6k miler, and he pulled the ad and decided to keep her IIRC.