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corb

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28th Dec 04 at 19:51

Ive been looking at M3 Evo's for a while now, and am quite taken by the idea of one, but have recently discovered how blisteringly fast a BMW Alpina B3 is.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/specs/data.aspx?model_id=106&id=20163

0-60 in like 4 seconds, and top end of 163. But they 280bhp, whereas the M3 Evo's are 320bhp but 0-60 in 5.3 and top end of 155(limited i assume). And a weight difference of only 100 or so kilos. The B3 is 5 Speed, and the Evo is 6 speed. Any clues what this switchtronic thing is on a B3?

And, any childish remarks from the usual crew, piss off into off day and annoy someone else

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28th Dec 04 at 19:53

B3 sureley rarer and therefore more difficult to insure though

corb

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28th Dec 04 at 19:56

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28th Dec 04 at 19:57

traders insurance then ?

corb

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28th Dec 04 at 19:57

The B3 I want

The M3 I want

[Edited on 28-12-2004 by corb]

timrud_

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28th Dec 04 at 19:58

I've always wondered what the real differences were....

Personally I've always held the Alpina in higher esteem..... but all my mates think otherwise!

Ian

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28th Dec 04 at 19:59

Does the M3 need another gear change to get to 60?

That blue one doesn't scream 'good taste' to me I'll be honest.

corb

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28th Dec 04 at 20:03

Edited, which blue one Ian

!! Do you not like that colour? I think the B3's coour is dead sexy, and those wheels, on both of them, droool.

Nath

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28th Dec 04 at 20:06

Out of the two pics B3 definately! Seen much better M3's about than the one pictured.

Ian

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28th Dec 04 at 20:07

The B3 blue. Looks to me like a 318 in a daft colour iwith some stick on bits.

That M3 is silly as well - what is wrong with a factory standard one, right wheels etc. Estoril of course.

Joff

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28th Dec 04 at 20:08

Any E46 M3-derivative would suit me, but the B3 does look tasty.

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28th Dec 04 at 20:09

I like the M3, think the wheels look good, but are you sure your not buying them juts for the badge ?

sorry

Icy

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28th Dec 04 at 20:09

not a fan of the b3 looks too normal

Icy

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28th Dec 04 at 20:09

james
that was on topgear

Nath

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28th Dec 04 at 20:10

I like the B3 because it looks understated.

corb

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28th Dec 04 at 20:10

that m3 is factory

kinda, ac schnitzer kit from new. and thank you joff.

Ian

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28th Dec 04 at 20:11

The daddy

Nath

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28th Dec 04 at 20:11

^^^^^^^^^^^ Now that is sweet

jrsteeve

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28th Dec 04 at 20:12

what are the prices roughly, and also insurance grouping?

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28th Dec 04 at 20:12

TBH i prefer the older E30 shape M3, mainly as that was the daddy

corb

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28th Dec 04 at 20:13

if i was getting it just for the badge, would i not get a 3series compact and a house?

and that b3, is fookin fast!

Adam_B

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28th Dec 04 at 20:13

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
The daddy

but with a propper roof.

and in black

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28th Dec 04 at 20:13

quote:
Originally posted by corb
if i was getting it just for the badge, would i not get a 3series compact and a house? and that b3, is fookin fast!

was a joke dear

corb

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28th Dec 04 at 20:14

yes, but its also a lot more money Mr. Ian.

Nath

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28th Dec 04 at 20:15

quote:
Originally posted by jr

quote:
Originally posted by corb
if i was getting it just for the badge, would i not get a 3series compact and a house? and that b3, is fookin fast!

was a joke dear

A Top Gear joke

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