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by churchie386
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: ALPINA Costs, Insurance, Polls etc.
Topic: Whats your fuel economy like ?
Replies: 97
Views: 83667

Re: Whats your fuel economy like ?

F31 D3 BiTurbo Touring.

Driving normally and mixed roads (B, A, town), 40-45 mpg
Steady 70 mph cruise over a long distance, >50mpg
by churchie386
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:24 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: D5 NOx emissions / ULEZ
Replies: 10
Views: 598

Re: D5 NOx emissions / ULEZ

by churchie386
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: D5 NOx emissions / ULEZ
Replies: 10
Views: 598

Re: D5 NOx emissions / ULEZ

It depends ... F10 D5 pre-LCI - Euro 5. Ref: https://www.auto-data.net/en/alpina-d5-sedan-f10-3.0-350hp-biturbo-18322 F10 D5 LCI - Euro 6. Ref: https://www.auto-data.net/en/alpina-d5-sedan-f10-lci-facelift-2013-3.0d-350hp-switch-tronic-24240 (can't say for sure that website is accurate) What it act...
by churchie386
Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner ALPINA Meet 2023 - 22nd October
Replies: 48
Views: 3360

Re: Sytner ALPINA Meet 2023 - 22nd October

1) E39 B10 3.3 manual
2) E90 D3 BiTurbo - Mark Wells.
3) E93 B3S BiTurbo Cabrio - Brian
4) G30 D5S - John
5) G31 B5 - Grumpy John
6) E46 B3S Cabrio - Ravinder
7) E92 B3 GT3 - hashluck (John)
8 ) E39 V8s - Brett
9) G21 B3 - Andy
10) F31 D3 - Churchie386 (James)
by churchie386
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue
Replies: 14
Views: 2893

Re: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue

I removed the advert from Pistonheads, but I would still consider selling if someone is interested.

Send me a PM.

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by churchie386
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: D5 NOx emissions / ULEZ
Replies: 10
Views: 598

Re: D5 NOx emissions / ULEZ

It depends ...

F10 D5 pre-LCI - Euro 5. Ref: https://www.auto-data.net/en/alpina-d5- ... urbo-18322

F10 D5 LCI - Euro 6. Ref: https://www.auto-data.net/en/alpina-d5- ... onic-24240

(can't say for sure that website is accurate)
by churchie386
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Help D5 with a Cracked Spring!
Replies: 9
Views: 578

Re: Help D5 with a Cracked Spring!

Was 6 weeks (or there abouts) for rear springs for my F31 D3. Again, multiple options so had to have Alpina advise which one specifially, then ordered through local BMW dealer.
by churchie386
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue
Replies: 14
Views: 2893

Re: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue

Now confirmed ULEZ compliant by TfL.
by churchie386
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: ULEZ Compliance - Forum database
Replies: 42
Views: 2488

Re: ULEZ Compliance - Forum database

Here's the letter I sent TfL via their ULEZ page. I uploaded it along with a copies of the V5C and Certificate of Conformance from Alpina in single PDF. A few days later I receieved an email stating their records had been updated to show it meet the ULEZ requirements. "To whom it may concern, Alpina...
by churchie386
Tue Aug 01, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: 2018 D3 3.0 Bi Turbo Saloon
Replies: 1
Views: 458

Re: 2018 D3 3.0 Bi Turbo Saloon

It's never going to be as quiet as a petrol at idle, but once moving at any speed I really it really isn't a bus, lorry, tractor, bag of spanners, ... Personally I like the big engine lazy torque these serve up and the noise on full chat is pretty good too. I would suggest you drive one if you haven...
by churchie386
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue
Replies: 14
Views: 2893

Re: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue

Passed MOT today, no advisories.
by churchie386
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:47 am
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue
Replies: 14
Views: 2893

Re: D3 BiTurbo Touring #53 - Alpina Blue

BMW Alpina D3 BiTurbo Touring (F31) #53, 2014, 84.5K miles Alpina Blue II with Oyster leather. Deco-set Silver. (Rare) Factory Limited Slip Differential (LSD). Panoramic Roof. Driver and Passenger Lumbar Support. Business Nav. Piano Black Trim. Non-privacy glass. 19 inch classic alloy wheels. Detach...
by churchie386
Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:47 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: BMW Patents new ALPINA Logo
Replies: 6
Views: 502

Re: BMW Patents new ALPINA Logo

The End is Nigh.
by churchie386
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: F31 LCI D3 #197 Cat S
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Re: F31 LCI D3 #197 Cat S

According to Vcheck...

CAT S STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Loss Date 2018-04-18
CAT S STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Loss Date 2019-09-01