I just bought an 07 and I'm in love with it already. Was a bit concerned about it being a diesel performance wise as last car was mrk 1 tt running mods and remap. But the alpina is no slouch and drives 100% just hope it dosnt give me any bother...fingers crossed.
great car, hard to imagine new Alpina E9X D3 Bi-Turbo was only a grand more expensive than E9X 320d, crazy value, even now you can get E90 and E91 D3s for under 10k euros, only E92 is a bit pricier but E92 Alpina is one of the best looking things that even came out of BMW factory, probably my top 5 alongside 2002 turbo, old E24 6 and E31 8 series and newer F06 6 series gran coupe
This is nice. I haven't got that much experience of driving loads of different cars. So when I drive mine I think it's the best. I don't really want to change that. This guy seems to have a similar attitude.
Hi Dev. I also have a D3 MT in the same spec as yours. Mine is an 57 plate. Just wanted to say how I enjoyed your review of the car. I'm quite local to you too. Mine has done 67k. All the best mate
Lovely car. Alpina has a very special place in my heart. Back in 1993 my father bought a 1990 e32 Alpina B12 based on the 750. Id love to have my own alpina one day :)
Blue color would fit to that Alpina way better,and...why didnt paid for the HID xenon lights??? I really dont understand people who order Alpina and then stripped it from the most beautiful options...
Without seeing it next to another standard 3-Series of the same era, you'd be hard pushed to tell what Alpina have done to the car visually....but it just looks sooooo much cooler.
Good looking car you have there fella, you really come across as loving that car. I owned an E36 B2.5 Alpina saloon back in the 90's, was a lovely car to drive and looked so bloody good...
I agree, unfortunately at that point in time I couldn't afford to stick a pair of Pilot sports on the back and I needed to get about, it is now running on Conti's though... The car is a connoisseurs car and i'm far from a being one of them, I'm one of them who likes a packet of peanuts (dry roasted) and a pint not caviar and wine... :)
Nice Video. There is currently a D3 for sale on Pistonheads website but it has a BMW badge on the Steering wheel instead of an Alpina one. Please can anyone tell me why? It has the plate and everything else and I believe its real.
Hello Dev, I'm seriously thinking of getting that car, I was going for the 320d M sport but changed my mind when came across this. What the Hp like and what return does it give. Cheers pal.
Del Johnson It's not the typical Alpina ballistic weapon, I agree, but it's cool to see them take a kinda sluggish car and just make an all around car that uses diesel that I'd actually want. This is like the perfect compliment to a "non daily drive-able" car.
+Del Johnson The 2.0d engined car was a homage to Alpinas owner Andreas Bovensiepen who was one of the drivers in the 1998 le mans winning car, a BMW 320d
I know this might sound crazy- but have you considered putting higher profile wheel/tires on it? Sounds like you daily it in the UK.. which from everything I see has HORRIBLE road surfaces in cities (lovely place, but your city planners must hate performance cars). Anyway, more sidewall = a little more cushion, and a lot less popped tires from potholes. Also, you can keep the factory wheels and put something stupidly sticky on them, so when you DO want to have that low-profile craziness, you can go 110% Just my thoughts. This is probably one of the best diesels I've seen, and for a "normal" car, one of the best. (normal meaning 4 doors, 4 seats, boot, etc). Obviously there's cars that have more zip, but 50mpg? Not too bad ;)
+K Dabal When you have wheels like that, it's inevitable. Way too easy to scrap them, sometimes just going into a driveway and your rear slightly scrapes the raised pavement at the edge... impossible to keep them perfect. It's fixable so once it gets bad you can send them in somewhere to get restored.
I love the fact Dev drives it spiritedly. No point owning a car like that if you can't have a little fun.
BTW: Alpina is a car producer not tuner.
Historically started off as a small tuner company through bmw enthusiast founder.
like this guy. he should do more reviews
I just bought an 07 and I'm in love with it already. Was a bit concerned about it being a diesel performance wise as last car was mrk 1 tt running mods and remap. But the alpina is no slouch and drives 100% just hope it dosnt give me any bother...fingers crossed.
Any problems with it ?
great car, hard to imagine new Alpina E9X D3 Bi-Turbo was only a grand more expensive than E9X 320d, crazy value, even now you can get E90 and E91 D3s for under 10k euros, only E92 is a bit pricier but E92 Alpina is one of the best looking things that even came out of BMW factory, probably my top 5 alongside 2002 turbo, old E24 6 and E31 8 series and newer F06 6 series gran coupe
This relaxed guy with his review was the reason why I skipped the 320d and bought a D3, too.
Ive still got and its on 248000 miles!
Have you still got the gaddhi @@devbhamra8093
This is nice. I haven't got that much experience of driving loads of different cars. So when I drive mine I think it's the best. I don't really want to change that. This guy seems to have a similar attitude.
Hi Dev. I also have a D3 MT in the same spec as yours. Mine is an 57 plate. Just wanted to say how I enjoyed your review of the car. I'm quite local to you too. Mine has done 67k. All the best mate
Lovely car. Alpina has a very special place in my heart. Back in 1993 my father bought a 1990 e32 Alpina B12 based on the 750. Id love to have my own alpina one day :)
mattsbeamer Thank you Matt,
The E32 Alpina is a fantastic motor, I know it's a bit of a cliche but that 5L engine does sound like the roar of a lion.
Blue color would fit to that Alpina way better,and...why didnt paid for the HID xenon lights??? I really dont understand people who order Alpina and then stripped it from the most beautiful options...
I like this guy, should do more automotive reviews!
Without seeing it next to another standard 3-Series of the same era, you'd be hard pushed to tell what Alpina have done to the car visually....but it just looks sooooo much cooler.
What a cool down to earth guy....I would need more spec in the car though. Saying that he's happy with it. Enjoy
Good looking car you have there fella, you really come across as loving that car.
I owned an E36 B2.5 Alpina saloon back in the 90's, was a lovely car to drive and looked so bloody good...
I still want one today! Just worried about that N47 though. Tempted by the 3 litre variant too.
Great review real love to the alpina and cool video.love it.
And you put budget tyres on it and got rid of the fantastic pilot super sports. Obviously a connoisseur.
I agree, unfortunately at that point in time I couldn't afford to stick a pair of Pilot sports on the back and I needed to get about, it is now running on Conti's though... The car is a connoisseurs car and i'm far from a being one of them, I'm one of them who likes a packet of peanuts (dry roasted) and a pint not caviar and wine... :)
Are the rear taillights different than standard bmw e 90 taillights?
Nice Video. There is currently a D3 for sale on Pistonheads website but it has a BMW badge on the Steering wheel instead of an Alpina one. Please can anyone tell me why? It has the plate and everything else and I believe its real.
Great review Dev!
Awesome cinematography!
I think I saw this exact car 5 days ago, parked under a bridge near to the Coventry university library
Lovely motor 👍👍
Hello Dev, I'm seriously thinking of getting that car, I was going for the 320d M sport but changed my mind when came across this. What the Hp like and what return does it give. Cheers pal.
Can't understand why Alpina bothered with the E90 320d. It has a cooking engine and really nothing special.
I was wondering too, but now they've made it much better:)
Look up for the new D3. It's the perfect diesel car.
Del Johnson It's not the typical Alpina ballistic weapon, I agree, but it's cool to see them take a kinda sluggish car and just make an all around car that uses diesel that I'd actually want. This is like the perfect compliment to a "non daily drive-able" car.
+Del Johnson The 2.0d engined car was a homage to Alpinas owner Andreas Bovensiepen who was one of the drivers in the 1998 le mans winning car, a BMW 320d
Haha! He bought the Alpina d3 and running it on Achilles tyres 😂. A TRUE connoisseur !
I know this might sound crazy- but have you considered putting higher profile wheel/tires on it? Sounds like you daily it in the UK.. which from everything I see has HORRIBLE road surfaces in cities (lovely place, but your city planners must hate performance cars). Anyway, more sidewall = a little more cushion, and a lot less popped tires from potholes. Also, you can keep the factory wheels and put something stupidly sticky on them, so when you DO want to have that low-profile craziness, you can go 110%
Just my thoughts. This is probably one of the best diesels I've seen, and for a "normal" car, one of the best. (normal meaning 4 doors, 4 seats, boot, etc). Obviously there's cars that have more zip, but 50mpg? Not too bad ;)
Wow this guy is really good, he should become a presenter!
Yes nice car singhhhh
Shout out to Coventry
Its got 225k miles on it now! Impressive
248,000 now :)
@@devbhamra8093 Such a cool and rare car. Any issues?
It's got 249,927 on it now 🤣
I agree with you Sir
134k Miles, yep just keep it especially seen as u like it.
Excellent review Dev....Love the Alpina =)
NYKgjl10 Thank you :)
@@devbhamra1413 Kiddah Dev, how's the alpina
shame that beautifull alloys went destroyed on our roads :(
+K Dabal When you have wheels like that, it's inevitable. Way too easy to scrap them, sometimes just going into a driveway and your rear slightly scrapes the raised pavement at the edge... impossible to keep them perfect. It's fixable so once it gets bad you can send them in somewhere to get restored.
yeah, all thats great but.... it doesnt come with a manual anymore, so whats the point....
majaaaaa majaaaaa maaaaan!!
i bought one too!
I like the Alpina D3 so much I brought one too, number #527
Is it reliable? I'm thinking to buy one. I am a easy rider.
nothing special
some car
ugliest alpina imo
Clueless.