Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
It was, Alan was recently advertising it privately but looks like he's now sold/traded it. Shame it's at that dealer, they're the ones who had the red B10 3.3 for years before it went off the Scotland and Newcastle.
Previously discussed here: viewtopic.php?f=57&t=25099
Previously discussed here: viewtopic.php?f=57&t=25099
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Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
Didnt notice it advertised privately by Alan - what sites was it on??
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Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
He had posted it in the FB groups and most recently on AutotraderCooknerkid wrote: ↑Fri Sep 02, 2022 4:16 pmDidnt notice it advertised privately by Alan - what sites was it on??
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Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
Morning all, just seen this thread as a complete newby & I was wondering whether anybody can give me any helpful background/information on this car, as I am in the market to acquire my first Alpina and I am going to see this one on Thursday.
It appears that whoever sold this car to the dealer only had it a few months, as prior to his ownership it was sold in 2021, according to this thread.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am wanting to try and acquire a good example that has been well maintained and requires none of the major jobs that come round on these cars.
Thanks in advance.
It appears that whoever sold this car to the dealer only had it a few months, as prior to his ownership it was sold in 2021, according to this thread.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am wanting to try and acquire a good example that has been well maintained and requires none of the major jobs that come round on these cars.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
Did you see the link above that Bob posted to the previous thread discussing the car?
As it is now on 102k miles if it hasn't had a gearbox overhaul/rebuild then it is ripe for one and budget around £3k for that
Also the suspension usually lasts around 90k on these too.
If it is on it's original shocks and dampers then they will need doing too
Thats potentially another £1200 too
Usual E46 checks for rust in the sills under the plastic covers etc etc
Good luck and let us know how you get on
As it is now on 102k miles if it hasn't had a gearbox overhaul/rebuild then it is ripe for one and budget around £3k for that
Also the suspension usually lasts around 90k on these too.
If it is on it's original shocks and dampers then they will need doing too
Thats potentially another £1200 too
Usual E46 checks for rust in the sills under the plastic covers etc etc
Good luck and let us know how you get on
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Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
Thanks Ali. According to the info on the vehicle it has had some of the shocks replaced & a fairly significant amount of other work.
I have read the last thread & it appeared that certain members knew the car & the chap that bought and ran it for just a few months then sold it to this dealer. I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on the last owner & why he only kept the car a short period and whether anybody had a little more detail on the mechanical side.
Thanks again
I have read the last thread & it appeared that certain members knew the car & the chap that bought and ran it for just a few months then sold it to this dealer. I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on the last owner & why he only kept the car a short period and whether anybody had a little more detail on the mechanical side.
Thanks again
Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
Looks like the previous keeper kept in nearly a year
Check the mot history on the gov website as that will give a clue to what it has needed to get through all recent mots and give a resonable insight into the history.
As with any car provenance is key so when you go to see it just check all the numbers match up and it has the proper wallet, handbooks and history all In place
Check the mot history on the gov website as that will give a clue to what it has needed to get through all recent mots and give a resonable insight into the history.
As with any car provenance is key so when you go to see it just check all the numbers match up and it has the proper wallet, handbooks and history all In place
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Re: Silverstone blue E46 B3 3.3 cab #188 102k @ 13950
It would have appeared to have had brakes done around 93k so they should still be good.
Worth checking the discs actually got done though
Worth checking the discs actually got done though
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