Actually the alpine is a nice car but i think id take the m3. But here is something, i don’t hate estates, i actually love them, but to me the alpina is just not for me.
With the new grille STILL not going well with me, I’d take an M340i touring, or even better, the ALPINA. Oh and, the ALPINA would be much more comfortable daily than the M3, based on M’s typical suspension & springs. Lovely B3 though!
only BM', may be. but Audi RS6 and RSQ7 exists. Also Range Rover is a perfect all around. Best of four worlds; performance, elegant, confortable, spacious, any terrain.
@@Xayuap Range Rovers are quite big and wide but also notorious for being money pits. However they are sublime to drive. Having once driven a diesel v8 twin turbo vogue fully kitted with all additional extras it changed my mind on them lol. So so quick and smooth
2 children and a dog means I have driven 3 series touring for the past 15 years. I currently have a 330i which does pretty much everything I need it to, but if I had the money I'd definitely upgrade to the B3. To my eyes it's pretty much the perfect car. Nice review as always from Rory.
@@naliinsuthakaran2967 I did test drive one before settling for the 330i. decided against it because my wife uses the car far more than me and I figured it was a bit too lively for her.
@@AutoTraderTV I want to vouch for Joe as a top candidate to co-host episodes especially featuring BMW and Alpina related content - man's got knowledge and wit 👍🏻
I don't understand why people say that with the M3's frontend ALPINA sales are going wild, why would they? People who want an ALPINA will buy one and people who want an M3 will buy one. The ALPINA has been available for many generations and now the M3 ADDS and option. This is basic understanding of how a market works, and I don't know how people are so confused with that. The M3 will NOT add customers to ALPINA as this customer group existed BEFORE!
@@tobias_k01 Well I always knew about how great Alpina is and yet I picked M cars over it. However, I would likely take the Alpina over the new M3 Touring... except i would change those turbos for the same amount of power as an M3 (or more). It’s not as clear cut as you state due to this generation’s design and weight gain although I understand your perspective and reasoning.
Fantastic video Rory and Team. I love everything Alpina stands for. In a world where BMW appears to be taking a vastly different direction to times gone by, maybe this is the saving grace...
Genuinely intrigued by this car. Always been on the lookout for something different, with great power, comfort and ability, whilst also having the conflicting qualities of being quirky yet completely solid and reliable. All of which is quite a big ask! The Alpina B3 might just be the answer, and so brilliantly presented to us by Rory and the AutoTrader team.
B3 is so much better car than standard M3 this generation + it looks so so much better, BMW sells so much M3 nowadays they made them worse than they could be just so they can introduce M3 comp later, M3 comp should be the regular M3, it's stupid that B3 which is supposed to be luxury 3 Series ends up being quicker than regular M3, if you spec M3 interior decently + get fancy alloy wheels you are basically only 3-4 grand apart from getting a B3, it's easy choise between B3 and M3, B3 is so much better, it's like when E9X D3 Bi-Turbo was only 1 grand more expensive than E9X 320d 😂😂, you had to be nuts to get the BMW instead of Alpina
Rory Reid. I’ve been unsure of your pre autotrader work. But absolutely every single autotrader video I’ve seen you do you’ve absolutely aced it. Your calling has been found.
Have only just discovered Your Auto Trader reviews - These are Great! Your playfulness, driving talent and skills, and graphic verbal descriptions are superb. It's a real treat to discover these presentations ! THANKYOU!
I am totally mad at you! You were having way too much fun in this car not to have taken me along with you! ;) Great video and That is one Heck of a car! Thanks for doing the video, it was fun just to watch it!
Amazing car and who better to review it than Rory? I love fast wagons! It’s too bad these aren’t available in the US. Not that I’d be able to afford one, but it would be a treat to see them around. A guy in my neighborhood has a B7 and I get excited every time I see it!
Maybe they should call it a 4 and a half series. Hahahahahah. Rory, you're on a league of your own, buddy. You're absolutely the best car reviewer on RUclips
Excellent stuff Rory and team. The production quality is fantastic and the energy in the presentation is enjoyable. I've been heavily tempted by Alpina since moving to Germany.. the forbidden fruit! I'm still hanging onto my M2 but man... these Alpina just keep calling to me!
BMW will make an M3 Touring (finally!) but M and Alpina have very different approaches to making fast BMW's. M cars are agressive and ready to be driven at 10/10ths, possibly on track. Alpinas are supposed to be the ultimate road (Autobahn) cars. Hence the more discrete looks, the preference for low-end torque rather than high power at high rpm, softer damping and the lack of a speed limiter. This car is made to be fun around corners, sure, but its main purpose is to be driven north of 150 mph on the Autobahn in comfort.
@@AutoTraderTV Wow, I wasn't expecting a response lol. I suppose the Lotus three eleven is good but it may be hard to source. So maybe any of the Elise Cups or Exige Cups or even the Lotus Evora GT (only being made for the US domestic market.) It would be a real treat to see the Three Eleven though, I tell you!
Alpina's have always looked awesome. They are something that those who know Alpina really appreciate. Dont think they are under appreciated, just not that many know about them.
Lovely review! Normally you don't see modified car reviews on this kind of channels. It's awesome. AutoTrader with Rory has surpassed Carwow for me AND is on par with Autogefühl. However this channel more fun where Autogefühl is more informative. I love it.
Great video. You should do a comparison with the m340d touring. I think that that car is the true best of both worlds, as it comes with a down to earth fuel consumption as well
Looks are subjective to say "we" deserve wouldn't be proper because that only implies the majority of the masses look down on the new M3/M4 grill..if you don't already know looks are TRULY a subjective thing many are in love with the grill and many are turned off
@@boondockbwoy14 but the majority of the masses do look down on that fugly grille. If you like it then good for you, I’m gonna continue to say whatever I want.
@@ShogunsDojo Lol oh really and you are one to be able to survey the masses? In time we shall see who's right and wrong when they finally get dropped and we get to have fun and experience and play with them
Missing facts: crucial extra cooling radiators up front behind the larger air intakes for all-day high 3-figure autobahn driving. Wheels: the locking centre hides the air valve which goes direct through the spokes to the tyre; no air nozzle on the rim.
One of those cars where you due to family circumstances need to have a large daily vehicle, but which in weekends still could be brought over to the Nürburgring
I wish I lived in the UK...just for the cars ..in South Africa we don't get rare cars like these...stunning car... especially for a family man. I love an estate...
Great review Rory. Really think BMW are starting to lose their way. They need to focus on their core features rather than looking at what the competition is doing.
Beautifull car this espicially in the green. What a great idea with the small spoiler above the windscreen to take wind noise away from sunroof, why dont all manufacturers do this?
I had no idea Rory was such a bad ass boy racer. I’ve loved Alpina for decades and this is the best one yet I think. You can buy this exact same car at BMW Nottingham now for £85000
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Who'd be tempted to buy the Alpina B3 over a regular BMW M3? ⬇️
Had my eye on this for a while, but I'd have the limousine 😍 gorgeous car!!!
Actually the alpine is a nice car but i think id take the m3. But here is something, i don’t hate estates, i actually love them, but to me the alpina is just not for me.
@@lexRTD. oh really, id definitely prefer the Alpina. Love their paint colours and wheels.
With the new grille STILL not going well with me, I’d take an M340i touring, or even better, the ALPINA. Oh and, the ALPINA would be much more comfortable daily than the M3, based on M’s typical suspension & springs. Lovely B3 though!
In any case, Alpina. This is the better car and much more exclusive.
A car for the people who know
yeah man used values tell the story.
You know 👌
....for the people who know how to be best friends with the service manager...!!!
FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!
THE KING 👑 IS BACK !!!!
@@k.c.e.2963 ...BMW FANBOY FRAUD
Alpinas really are underrated
By those who haven't driven.
i think that's Alpina's intention
Hardly. Anyone who knows anything about cars knows not to underrate an Alpina.
@@Mkvkuv - True.
the only car you'll ever need
I take the B5 Wagon
@@nn-hz5cp Probs same, but the B3 is still amazing!
only BM', may be. but Audi RS6 and RSQ7 exists. Also Range Rover is a perfect all around. Best of four worlds; performance, elegant, confortable, spacious, any terrain.
@@Xayuap Range Rovers are quite big and wide but also notorious for being money pits. However they are sublime to drive. Having once driven a diesel v8 twin turbo vogue fully kitted with all additional extras it changed my mind on them lol. So so quick and smooth
Dad maths adds up, but nice performance as well
2 children and a dog means I have driven 3 series touring for the past 15 years. I currently have a 330i which does pretty much everything I need it to, but if I had the money I'd definitely upgrade to the B3. To my eyes it's pretty much the perfect car. Nice review as always from Rory.
Try the m340i you get the full 6 cylinder goodness
@@naliinsuthakaran2967 I did test drive one before settling for the 330i. decided against it because my wife uses the car far more than me and I figured it was a bit too lively for her.
The price on this car is great value for money even though still really pricey
@Bob McDade I get you but isn't it X drive so you won't really have traction issues
@@mha2263 Im pretty sure you can switch it to rwd mode at any time
Amazing video buddy, what a car!
Thanks Joe! It’s pretty mega
@@Adam_Rosenberg91 or a non competition rwd M3 Touring. If you think about it, they won't be apart by much in terms of power.
@@AutoTraderTV I want to vouch for Joe as a top candidate to co-host episodes especially featuring BMW and Alpina related content - man's got knowledge and wit 👍🏻
Always love your Alpina reviews Joe!
All Estates like this are underrated. SUV’s are over hyped and Estates like this should be the new wave
Agreed
Imagine if the cash and money spent on the urus was put in a lambo estate... Perfect car would've been made.
@@sivvinod3187 To be fair, the Urus is an awesome car. I'd rather Lambo make a Panenera-based estate in tandem and keep the Urus
The Germans love them
The *actual M3 touring. After the M3s grille, Alpina went 💷📈🤑
Good point actually!
I don't understand why people say that with the M3's frontend ALPINA sales are going wild, why would they? People who want an ALPINA will buy one and people who want an M3 will buy one. The ALPINA has been available for many generations and now the M3 ADDS and option. This is basic understanding of how a market works, and I don't know how people are so confused with that. The M3 will NOT add customers to ALPINA as this customer group existed BEFORE!
@@tobias_k01 Well I always knew about how great Alpina is and yet I picked M cars over it. However, I would likely take the Alpina over the new M3 Touring... except i would change those turbos for the same amount of power as an M3 (or more). It’s not as clear cut as you state due to this generation’s design and weight gain although I understand your perspective and reasoning.
@@tobias_k01 Agreed
@@tobias_k01 true, but Alpina is increasing their production, because they are upping their game. It would be foolish to tie this to M3´s ugly grill.
Rory just has his own unique and special touch... keeps me coming back for more of his excellence
Fantastic video Rory and Team. I love everything Alpina stands for. In a world where BMW appears to be taking a vastly different direction to times gone by, maybe this is the saving grace...
Genuinely intrigued by this car. Always been on the lookout for something different, with great power, comfort and ability, whilst also having the conflicting qualities of being quirky yet completely solid and reliable. All of which is quite a big ask! The Alpina B3 might just be the answer, and so brilliantly presented to us by Rory and the AutoTrader team.
B3 is so much better car than standard M3 this generation + it looks so so much better, BMW sells so much M3 nowadays they made them worse than they could be just so they can introduce M3 comp later, M3 comp should be the regular M3, it's stupid that B3 which is supposed to be luxury 3 Series ends up being quicker than regular M3, if you spec M3 interior decently + get fancy alloy wheels you are basically only 3-4 grand apart from getting a B3, it's easy choise between B3 and M3, B3 is so much better, it's like when E9X D3 Bi-Turbo was only 1 grand more expensive than E9X 320d 😂😂, you had to be nuts to get the BMW instead of Alpina
Rory Reid. I’ve been unsure of your pre autotrader work. But absolutely every single autotrader video I’ve seen you do you’ve absolutely aced it. Your calling has been found.
A L P I N A workin their magic once again with the B3 touring this beast is one well-rounded machine the perfect daily no question!
Have only just discovered Your Auto Trader reviews - These are Great! Your playfulness, driving talent and skills, and graphic verbal descriptions are superb. It's a real treat to discover these presentations ! THANKYOU!
Thanks Samuel! Much appreciated. Make sure you subscribe and hit the bell! -Rory
How are you not still on Top Gear?, love watching your reviews Rory, this one in particular, is brilliant.
Because the Top Gear did him a disservice.
@@velocgee2874 True ☝️
The 3 series is all the car you'll ever need. And this Alpina makes it perfect, in every way.
Lovely review AutoTrader, hats off to you.
CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake,
RORY IS A ALIPINA B3 SLEEPER.
EXCELLENT REVIEW AND GREAT TO SEE HIM BACK ON A PLATFORM!
Best car presenter on the TV! Such a shame you’re not doing more Rory but keep these coming!!
3.9 second estate ,God good times are coming and comfort + mode is a delight
Love the styling, colours inside and out. Wagon every time for me.
You can make Yugo feel special! Love your videos, great team work.
I’ve always loved Alpina B7s, this b3 is the perfect package!
Fantastic review as always by Rory and incredible cinematography as usual! Hats off autotrader!
Another excellent review from Rory! This is how a BMW should be, elegant + sporty at the same time!
Alpina, the car for the _automotive connaisseur_ .
Can't wait to see the B8 Gran Coupé Allrad being reviewed by Rory!
😮
The Alpina B3 beats the new M3 all day long! It is actually perfect. Well done Alpina
I am totally mad at you! You were having way too much fun in this car not to have taken me along with you! ;) Great video and That is one Heck of a car! Thanks for doing the video, it was fun just to watch it!
my favorite car reviewer!!
Seen this car on the M25 a few weeks ago. Saluted the driver who saluted back. Beautiful machine indeed.
👋🏾
Amazing car and who better to review it than Rory? I love fast wagons! It’s too bad these aren’t available in the US. Not that I’d be able to afford one, but it would be a treat to see them around. A guy in my neighborhood has a B7 and I get excited every time I see it!
Stunningly car and
beautifully worded as always
A proper gents express. Green is THE colour for 2021.
I’d choose this over the new M3/4 any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
This man is a very good presenter. I was enjoying watching.
Maybe they should call it a 4 and a half series. Hahahahahah. Rory, you're on a league of your own, buddy. You're absolutely the best car reviewer on RUclips
Excellent stuff Rory and team. The production quality is fantastic and the energy in the presentation is enjoyable. I've been heavily tempted by Alpina since moving to Germany.. the forbidden fruit! I'm still hanging onto my M2 but man... these Alpina just keep calling to me!
This is beautiful yes! But you still could go for the M340 Touring, absolute beast of a car and can get one for around £40k.
@@axcn4733 this costs 100k if not more, just buy an rs6 instead
BMW will make an M3 Touring (finally!) but M and Alpina have very different approaches to making fast BMW's. M cars are agressive and ready to be driven at 10/10ths, possibly on track. Alpinas are supposed to be the ultimate road (Autobahn) cars. Hence the more discrete looks, the preference for low-end torque rather than high power at high rpm, softer damping and the lack of a speed limiter. This car is made to be fun around corners, sure, but its main purpose is to be driven north of 150 mph on the Autobahn in comfort.
Omg what a beauty that 2021 dark green colored Alpina B3 Estate 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
I own two B7 Alpinas & freaking Love ❤️ them can’t wait to add this one to the fleet!
Top review nice filming en enough info to make something out of the B3 wich is my favorite touringcar ever!
Excellent video, didn't even know this exist. Also can you do a video review the new Lotus they seem great.
No I can't sorry
Which one?
@@AutoTraderTV Wow, I wasn't expecting a response lol. I suppose the Lotus three eleven is good but it may be hard to source. So maybe any of the Elise Cups or Exige Cups or even the Lotus Evora GT (only being made for the US domestic market.) It would be a real treat to see the Three Eleven though, I tell you!
@@mantisshadow8990 I hope he will drive the Lotus 131 when it comes out!
@@AutoTraderTV Lotus Evija
Forget all M,AMG silly SUV. This is IT
Great seeing Alpina featured on a channel the scope of AutoTrader's. Well reviewed 👍🏻
Alpina's have always looked awesome. They are something that those who know Alpina really appreciate. Dont think they are under appreciated, just not that many know about them.
how good you really are outside Top Gear. Nice
Lovely review! Normally you don't see modified car reviews on this kind of channels. It's awesome. AutoTrader with Rory has surpassed Carwow for me AND is on par with Autogefühl. However this channel more fun where Autogefühl is more informative. I love it.
omg the quality in these reviews are so top notch!
Thank you Alpina,for giving us the perfect Bmw,the prettier and practical version of M3
Love Alpina’s even more with the body stripes.
The comfort plus mode is what makes this car incredible. It does everything.
Alpinas are the ultimate sleepers. Alpina ownership is an exclusive and special club to be in.
Impressive indeed 👍 I will check it out as well for an Review 🙂
How you have only 700.000 subscribers? This video quality is like TopGear
This kind of presentation! Is world class🔥. you deserve more sub's and a bigger Stage..
This b3 is just perfect
Great video. You should do a comparison with the m340d touring. I think that that car is the true best of both worlds, as it comes with a down to earth fuel consumption as well
Yes Rory 💪🏾
The Alpina is the M3 we deserve, fast af with the touring body style at launch and none of that huge grilled rubbish 😂👌🏾
Looks are subjective to say "we" deserve wouldn't be proper because that only implies the majority of the masses look down on the new M3/M4 grill..if you don't already know looks are TRULY a subjective thing many are in love with the grill and many are turned off
@@boondockbwoy14 but the majority of the masses do look down on that fugly grille. If you like it then good for you, I’m gonna continue to say whatever I want.
@@ShogunsDojo Lol oh really and you are one to be able to survey the masses? In time we shall see who's right and wrong when they finally get dropped and we get to have fun and experience and play with them
TO ALL THE BMW FANBOYS... ENJOY YOUR NEW GRILLE
Missing facts: crucial extra cooling radiators up front behind the larger air intakes for all-day high 3-figure autobahn driving. Wheels: the locking centre hides the air valve which goes direct through the spokes to the tyre; no air nozzle on the rim.
One of those cars where you due to family circumstances need to have a large daily vehicle, but which in weekends still could be brought over to the Nürburgring
I wish I lived in the UK...just for the cars ..in South Africa we don't get rare cars like these...stunning car... especially for a family man. I love an estate...
Good video. Once you've driven a performance estate it's hard to ever go back to an SUV.
Dream car!!! Thanks for another excellent review!!
Brilliant testdrive, respect.
Great review Rory. Really think BMW are starting to lose their way. They need to focus on their core features rather than looking at what the competition is doing.
Not really a fan of bmw but really enjoyed this video well done
The first Alpina I’m genuinely excited about
Alpina is a true drivers car brand👏👏👏
Best alternative to the new M3!
Great car by Alpina.
It's quick , luxurious , and so practical.
I would buy this over a BMW M3 actually , super !!!!
Been waiting for a video review on this for ages!!!
Best looking grill of most any modern BMW.
8 Series?
@@magnustan841, yes the 8 series still has a reasonable grill.
I’m pretty sure I was out running at this exact car came past me..... I literally said “oooooh yeah!” To myself as it went past haha!
Amazing car, great review, why oh why is the new m3 using that huge grille when this is so classic like this
Great Video bruh
Do the Alpina B5 Thanks
The wheels to me are its best exterior feature. Reminds me of the btcc multi-spokes back in the 90s.
Shame about the grill on the M3 so yeah I’ll go for the Alpina ( if I could afford it 😂)
I gave a thumbs up before start watching thinking I might not regret at the end. And I didn’t
Perfect car, great reviews as always dude!
I didn't realise that Alpina do a B5 Touring version! Closest thing you will get to a M5 Touring 👌
Such a great review as always!👊🏾 Love that car!❤️❤️
We don’t get this Alpina in the US, so I got the closest US version - X3M Competition. It’s great fun too!
The closest would be the M340, definitely not an (even) fatter SUV...
@@foxyobrown Assuming you are not in the US. We don’t get an M340 estate/wagon in this country. SUVs from BMW are the only option here.
@@JohnNick72 my bad, sorry pal
I want one ☝️ why do people buy SUVs seriously I hate them always estate cars for me great video 👍👍👍
Can't control my drools! The world needs to bring back sports station wagons!
Great video. Well done
This looks awesome man, that color 👌🏾
5 stars for cinematography...
Cracking video 👏 love the editing
Great video George Peck!
Epic cars ..! Great work team
Good advertising for Sitner, great video 👌
Those wheels!! 😍😍😍
I think it looks great and with the M3 engine has the power but looks understated which I like
Another great video. Another great car.
Very nice... what a great comparison will be vs the upcoming M3 Touring
Splendid review,awesome car.
Great stuff please do more like this
Beautifull car this espicially in the green. What a great idea with the small spoiler above the windscreen to take wind noise away from sunroof, why dont all manufacturers do this?
I had no idea Rory was such a bad ass boy racer. I’ve loved Alpina for decades and this is the best one yet I think.
You can buy this exact same car at BMW Nottingham now for £85000
What an absolute beauty.