Alpina B7 Review - Page 3 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

MEnthusiast · 26th August 2007, 03:52

Thanks! Interesting on the speedo. I believe my speedo is fairly correct. I do not believe your issue is due to the wheel/tire radius- which I am certain the speedo has been calibrated for. I am sure its due to BMWs penchant for overstating your true speed. They use some kind of formula thats like +/- 5% plus 3MPH. The law in Germany, I am told, is its OK to overstate speed, but its very very very NOT OK to understate it. So at around an indicated 100, I wouldnt be shocked if the actual speed is something in the 93MPH. All BMWs have this to a degree. Soooooooo, how are you enjoying yours? As you can tell, I like mine. Alot! They might have to rename me...

Gustav · 27th August 2007, 03:50

The Alpna B7 are beuatiful! Did notice a Funny ad just right after customs in San Fransico airportt:

"Part time governor. Part time terminator: The 500 HP BMW ALPINA B7". Viudeo taken of that

PS. copied the thread here:

Alpina B7 Review [Copied from the Alpina Forum]

MEnthusiast · 27th August 2007, 05:03

Thanks for the kind words Gustav. I never saw that ad but I read about it. A very apt description. I think of it as "rollin with the big dawg"...

Fieldy · 28th August 2007, 18:07

I pick up my alpina b7 tomorrow. I also drive an indy red m5 so I will post about my experience between the two once I get it!

I can't wait.

puppypilgrim · 28th August 2007, 19:15

Fieldy, please write about your experience with these two cars. It will be interesting to read your perspective on them.

ktroubridge · 6th September 2007, 23:39

Excellent and interesting review of your B7 Jerry.

2007 B7 Wundercar · 30th September 2007, 02:47

Absolutely stunning write-up, Jerry... just outstanding! You certainly summed-up the feelings of this B7 owner to a tee! Thanks very, very much!

MEnthusiast · 12th October 2007, 16:42

Thanks guys. Got about 3400 miles on it now and I am more impressed than ever. The car is very much like the E39 M5 in that it has a depth of abilities that you work your way up to exploring. Its because its a fairly large vehicle where you feel its mass and therefore you will be a little cautious at first. Its also more of a luxury car than an M car would be, but I like that. The only slight problem so far has been the combination of bad roads and the rubber band MPS2 tires. Gone through 2 tires now and 1 rim with some slight cosmetic damage to another rim. Glad I bought that wheel+ tire insurance.....

Gustav · 13th October 2007, 19:17

MEnthusiast · 21st December 2007, 22:45

Got over 5500 on it now and like I said above- loving it more and more with each mile. What a machine!!!