Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

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Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

Post by Swompy » Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:11 am

Hi all
I’m going to look at a e46 b3 3.3 alpina tomorrow are there and areas I should concentrate on during the inspection.
I’ve always wanted one and have a e39 540i msport with 42500 miles on atm and a e30 325i auto mtec1 are they total different animals not sure what to expect.
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Phil

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Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

Post by hap » Sat Nov 25, 2023 3:17 pm

Which one ? Link ?
Arches rust boot lid and cills
Ensure service history a must, keys for centre caps on wheels and check all electrics good luck

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Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

Post by hap » Sat Nov 25, 2023 3:28 pm

Also running in service

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Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

Post by rc944 » Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:38 pm

shocks/dampers whether aftermarket or original or replacement original
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Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

Post by rc944 » Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:39 pm

usual e46 coupe areas inc rear sub frame/boot floor if coupe?
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Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

Post by Swompy » Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:26 pm

I went to look at number 61 b3 3.3 saloon in techno violet any ideas what it’s worth

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