Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by Bob » Thu Jul 22, 2021 3:21 pm

Don’t think so, was on FB (Genuine ALPINA Owners Group) unless he left the groups after selling up
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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by 164 coupe » Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:03 am

Hi Ben,

How’s your search going? Have you seen this one yet?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 7rr&page=1

It’s over in N.I. but it looks like it may tick quite a few of your boxes.
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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by flyboyben » Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:20 am

Hi Roy, thanks for this. I spotted it over the weekend. Looks great although I can't get my head around red leather. It's annoying as there has also been a lovely silver one for sale for a wee while but it also has the red interior.

I was in touch with Gary Lott at Sytner Nottingham and he sent through details of the blue touring which had just arrived. Another lovely car but a bit too rich for me.

The search continues..........
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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by PeterN » Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:16 am

Hi Ben,

Don't be put off by the coral red leather. In my experience, this colour quite often comes up as a bright, glaring red in photos whereas in reality, it's a lot darker.

If I were you I would try and find a BMW with coral red interior for sale at a local garage and go see it in person.

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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by flyboyben » Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:46 am

Thanks for the advice Pete - will do some more homework
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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by 164 coupe » Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:27 pm

Hi Ben
I see from your signature you’ve found a F31 335d! Very capable all rounder.
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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by flyboyben » Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:05 am

Hi Roy - well spotted. I haven't collected her yet....that pleasure comes this weekend. I ended up 'compromising' on the 335d as I couldn't find the D3 I wanted in my budget. I'll have to make do with the two Alps already in the stable :roll: . I'm a very lucky boy
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Re: Hunting for F30/31 D3 touring/saloon

Post by 164 coupe » Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:05 pm

Good news Ben. Hope you enjoy it. 2 Alpinas should be enough for most people but you can never have too many!
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