I fancy this E36 V8 Alpina - is it quick?

[glendog74]

Originally Posted by alexk

I was looking at this before I bought the Z3.

http://www.autoscout24.ch/AS24Web/De...1&page=1&row=2

It's a beauty but I don't regret spending the money for the Z3

Some other 'interesting' cars from that site:

[Yanto]

Some of these old Alpinas look great value (not this one particualrly) - more the older 5 & 7 series...

Shimmy....do they do Alpina 5 Tourings ? Benefit of towing your van and get your daagggss in the back

[Pip1968]

Originally Posted by glendog74

Some other 'interesting' cars from that site:

A nice VW there.

Pip

[outnumbered]

I had a race against one at VMAX when I had my E36 M3. There wasn't much in it, but they pulled away in the end as it's got no limiter. My mate was driving my car and missed a gear which didn't help either

[spanner]

at £5k I'd love that but only for the v8. It wont be as good to drive as an e46 m3 for similar money imho.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by alexk

You could buy a Z3 Coupe which is lightweight.
Mine is around 1300 kilos now...

but i am a man

Originally Posted by alexk

I was looking at this before I bought the Z3.

http://www.autoscout24.ch/AS24Web/De...1&page=1&row=2

It's a beauty but I don't regret spending the money for the Z3

that looks sweet, and cheap, but NO V8

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by spanner

at £5k I'd love that but only for the v8. It wont be as good to drive as an e46 m3 for similar money imho.

day to day im not so sure

e36 has 347 and e46 has 262 torques, makes a big difference on the road

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by shimmy

day to day im not so sure

e36 has 347 and e46 has 262 torques, makes a big difference on the road

Looks like a decent motor, but for an everyday runner there are better out there.

I dont rate the old alpina's, drove many e46's, e39's and they did not have that one thing I was hoping they may have- character. They just felt like another 3/5 series with a slightly quicker motor.

I agree though the v8 manual would better suit everyday driving than the M3 would.

What about a very decent e39 530d m sport, I love the facelifted e39 M sports. Quite a pokey motor esp with remap, good mpg, torquey and spacious.

Or I'll just shut up and tell you that perhaps the e36 alpina would be a wise buy and hold or even appreciate in value, but if it doesnt 10k+ is a big price to pay for an e36.

Just thinking out loud.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by lawsy

Or I'll just shut up and tell you that perhaps the e36 alpina would be a wise buy and hold or even appreciate in value, but if it doesnt 10k+ is a big price to pay for an e36.

Just thinking out loud.

i think id love it for up and down the motorway and a few short trips.

BUT far too much money for the mileage imho and a bit too thirsty perhaps as well.

i am over that way soon and may take a look.

[AlexGTT]

Originally Posted by shimmy

i think id love it for up and down the motorway and a few short trips.

BUT far too much money for the mileage imho and a bit too thirsty perhaps as well.

i am over that way soon and may take a look.

That was my thought Shim, good fun but for the mileage I'd say it's at least £4k overpriced. Interesting motor though. For the money I'd sooner go E39 M5 but I think you've beeen there already.