D3: MonoTurbo or BiTurbo

I_MNL · Post by **I_MNL** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:41 am

Hello

I understand there are differences between these two (in price as well!

), but I am currently interested in a 2007 (probably 57 plate, as it's on D3 plate). This is the MT model. About to see it in few hours later on today!

Is it much inferior to the BT?!?

Areas of interest: real life performance, handling, reliability, running costs

Many thanks

IAM Joe · Post by **IAM Joe** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:09 am

Is it much inferior to the BT?!? - Depends who you ask! BT has a much more linear (usable) power delivery through the rev range where as you have to be in the right gear in the MT. Not much difference on paper in performance and probably more rewarding to drive the MT for the reason above. Lots of turbo lag on the MT but keep it above 1500rpm and not an issue.

Handling - Almost exactly the same, although the MT has slightly lower profile tyre on the rear so maybe slightly better but not really much in it.

Reliability - About the same

Running costs - MT probably slightly cheaper for consumables as it uses standard 320d brakes and uses the older M47 engine but has more 'Alpina' tweaked components from the 330d parts bin. Depends if anything goes wrong I guess. A new turbo would be expensive

Insurance - I think the MT is generally cheaper to get cover

The BT seems to eat rear tyres a lot quicker than the MT. Not cheap at Â£200+ each a time...

Bit of a discussion HERE & HERE

biffa · Post by **biffa** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:03 pm

Go for it my friend,you will not be disapointed.The D3 mt is a cracking car,a true sports ( no frills ) saloon, &,all the bhp you will need,you wont stop smiling,if you get D3 ALP for a descent price you'll,do well,joe has pointed out all the finer details so...go on,what are you wating for

I_MNL · Post by **I_MNL** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:51 pm

Well...ehm...I have to say... I did it...

I put a deposit for the car

this particular D3 ALP with the plate on it
Will collect hopefully in one week!!!

Someone will "kill" me when I tell him later on today what I did

Please wish me luck for the future!

biffa, so sorry you had to sell yours

Philrose · Post by **Philrose** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:31 pm

Well done - you will enjoy the car. And owning an Alpina has its own rewards like exclusivity, charisma etc.

vblanche · Post by **vblanche** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:11 pm

well done

...and welcome

IAM Joe · Post by **IAM Joe** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:43 pm

Excellent news, glad it's gone to an enthusiast!

Glad to have been of assistance giving it the once over

I_MNL · Post by **I_MNL** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:14 pm

Many thanks indeed

I hope I meet you at some meeting soon!

I must be mad, methinks.... joined the Alpinaregister on the 14th and bought an Alpina two days later

today, that is...

To Philrose: still doing the dine and drive with the Zs?

I joined you once in 2006

when I was in Wolverhampton with my little LHD montreal blue 316i E36 with Greek number plates

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:39 pm

Welcome and good luck with your 'new' MT

I_MNL · Post by **I_MNL** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:01 pm

Thank you!
Hope it's ready for Saturday. Haven't heard anything yet

Philrose · Post by **Philrose** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:56 am

I_MNL wrote:Many thanks indeed

I hope I meet you at some meeting soon!

I must be mad, methinks.... joined the Alpinaregister on the 14th and bought an Alpina two days later today, that is...

To Philrose: still doing the dine and drive with the Zs? I joined you once in 2006 when I was in Wolverhampton with my little LHD montreal blue 316i E36 with Greek number plates

I stopped doing the Drive and Dines a couple of years ago when the local speed limits were reduced to such an extent we were in licence losing territory just continuing the events on our regular routes. Took all the fun out of the drive so now we just do a Dine most months.
Trying to think back to a car turning up with Greek plates - wow.
Maybe see you on an Alpina event

I_MNL · Post by **I_MNL** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:17 pm

I see; pity about the drive...

Yes, indeed see the thread what NeRo posted here
http://www.bmwccgbforum.co.uk/how-many- ... c7217.html

My D3 won't be ready for tomorrow, as I asked it to be as perfect as possible for a 5-year old

, so I have to wait for next week.

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:08 pm

MNL, I see from the post above that there is quite a 'ladies' interest in the club. You must let them know that Liz drives our Roadster S as her daily, and there is also Spanna (Anna) on here in a D3 and there is another female Roadster S owner whose name eludes me atm

Liz takes a lot of interest on here but due to her very long working hours from daftly early to stupidly late, she doesn't get the opportunity to frequent other forums.

I_MNL · Post by **I_MNL** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:52 pm

ade and liz flint wrote:
due to her very long working hours from daftly early to stupidly late

Dear me...

What a job could that be...

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:40 pm

I_MNL wrote:Dear me... What a job could that be...

A busy one running an interesting department

For example, 8am until around 10pm today then tomorrow will be a 7:30am start, full day in the office then drive to Cardiff for all-day meetings on Thursday.... so around a 9pm finish. Then she'll be late home on Thursday. It's become 'normal'

but goes with the position, unfortunately. And then she tells her team not to over-do it....great example, she is!

So, you will see she doesn't get a lot of time to 'chill' in front of car forums. She does enjoy a peruse of the goings-on here, though.

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