Hello all;
I just picked up a 2008 B7 in Alpina Blue with rear entertainment, rear air bags, active cruise control, night vision, HD radio and hard wired V-1 with remote display in the ash tray. This is my fourth E65/E66, I am new to this board but have been a 7 year regular on road fly. This Alpina came as an unexpected surprise as I usally plan and build all of my cars, the lease on my 06 was up and I was holding out for the new F01/F02 body style and did not want a #4 of the same thing for another 2 years. I love the e65/66 but after 7 years I was ready for something else. This car was sitting at my dealer and I saw it as something different. I was really worried about the color since I have always had titanium silver or sterling gray. I procrastinated for a week, but finally decided to take it. What a car, wow… I was worried about the ride with the 21’s and the sport suspension but this thing rides better than my 2006 LWB with rim style 101 20”s and is quieter to. The acceleration is mind blowing, especially from 60 to 100 but at low speeds in the city it is a civil as a regular 7er. I now love the color as it is rare and changes with the light; it’s truly a one off car. Since I have been a BMW fan my whole life I have known about Alpina but never realized what a special car it is. I found this board last week as I was searching to read all I can about this great machine.
I will take my time and read all the old threads but anything the members can share with me would be greatly appreciated. The only disappointed I have for this car after one week is the lack of exhaust rumble or sound for such a beast. It’s almost silent.
I just picked up a 2008 B7 in Alpina Blue with rear entertainment, rear air bags, active cruise control, night vision, HD radio and hard wired V-1 with remote display in the ash tray. This is my fourth E65/E66, I am new to this board but have been a 7 year regular on road fly. This Alpina came as an unexpected surprise as I usally plan and build all of my cars, the lease on my 06 was up and I was holding out for the new F01/F02 body style and did not want a #4 of the same thing for another 2 years. I love the e65/66 but after 7 years I was ready for something else. This car was sitting at my dealer and I saw it as something different. I was really worried about the color since I have always had titanium silver or sterling gray. I procrastinated for a week, but finally decided to take it. What a car, wow… I was worried about the ride with the 21’s and the sport suspension but this thing rides better than my 2006 LWB with rim style 101 20”s and is quieter to. The acceleration is mind blowing, especially from 60 to 100 but at low speeds in the city it is a civil as a regular 7er. I now love the color as it is rare and changes with the light; it’s truly a one off car. Since I have been a BMW fan my whole life I have known about Alpina but never realized what a special car it is. I found this board last week as I was searching to read all I can about this great machine.
I will take my time and read all the old threads but anything the members can share with me would be greatly appreciated. The only disappointed I have for this car after one week is the lack of exhaust rumble or sound for such a beast. It’s almost silent.