ALPINA B5 roadest
07-22-2005 | 10:44 PM
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Hi all
Just thought I'd share my thoughts on the ALPINA B5.
FastSaloons.com review of the ALPINA B5
Let me know what you think
Neil
Just thought I'd share my thoughts on the ALPINA B5.
FastSaloons.com review of the ALPINA B5
Let me know what you think
Neil
07-22-2005 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Jul 23 2005, 06:47 AM
I think thats too much reading at this time of night... Will have to reserve it for tomorrow.? 
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07-22-2005 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Jul 22 2005, 11:54 PM
Hey EBMCS03 it's only 1154 pm over in Cali! 
Time to go out clubbing!
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Time to go out clubbing!
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WHAT are you doing up at 3am?!!?!?!?
07-23-2005 | 12:12 AM
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good read! i really like what alpina does to the cars, however i must say they have to loose the styling of the wheels, i would prefer a nice 5 spoke rim to compliment the exterior.
other than that i think they are gorgeous cars.
Kris
other than that i think they are gorgeous cars.
Kris
07-23-2005 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Jul 23 2005, 06:52 AM
I can't wait to see what Alpina will do with the 4.8 V8 from the 550i/750i/X5 4.8is! 
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I think you'll find that ALPINA has already had its hand in the creation of that engine....
B10 V8 - ALPINA handbuilt 4.6-litre V8 -> designs given to BMW for the X5 4.6i
B10 V8S - ALPINA handbuilt 4.8-litre V8 -> " " " " " " X5 4.8i
07-23-2005 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by FastSaloons' date='Jul 23 2005, 01:13 AM
[quote name='530iii' date='Jul 23 2005, 06:52 AM']I can't wait to see what Alpina will do with the 4.8 V8 from the 550i/750i/X5 4.8is!
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I think you'll find that ALPINA has already had its hand in the creation of that engine....
B10 V8 - ALPINA handbuilt 4.6-litre V8 -> designs given to BMW for the X5 4.6i
B10 V8S - ALPINA handbuilt 4.8-litre V8 -> " " " " " " X5 4.8i
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[/quote]That's without doubt the most in depth and well written review of the B5 I've seen - awesome job Neil. It's a tragedy we can't get the B5 in the US. Excellent site as well. Consider it bookmarked
