Alpina B3 Review: The Secret BMW M3 Touring | 4K

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
  • The Alpina B3 is viewed by many as the unofficial, secret BMW M3 Touring. Rory takes one for a spin on slippery winter roads to see what all the fuss is about.
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Комментарии • 537

  • @AutoTraderTV
    @AutoTraderTV  3 года назад +376

    Who'd be tempted to buy the Alpina B3 over a regular BMW M3? ⬇️

    • @ashleymicklewright4613
      @ashleymicklewright4613 3 года назад +8

      Had my eye on this for a while, but I'd have the limousine 😍 gorgeous car!!!

    • @lexRTD.
      @lexRTD. 3 года назад +3

      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.

    • @Orielparadise
      @Orielparadise 3 года назад +30

      @@lexRTD. oh really, id definitely prefer the Alpina. Love their paint colours and wheels.

    • @307skylake7
      @307skylake7 3 года назад +9

      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!

    • @MauriceBln1
      @MauriceBln1 3 года назад +11

      In any case, Alpina. This is the better car and much more exclusive.

  • @griphy
    @griphy 3 года назад +588

    A car for the people who know

    • @dagnut
      @dagnut 3 года назад +4

      yeah man used values tell the story.

    • @roadreg1820
      @roadreg1820 3 года назад

      You know 👌

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 3 года назад +1

      ....for the people who know how to be best friends with the service manager...!!!
      FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!
      THE KING 👑 IS BACK !!!!

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 2 года назад +1

      @@k.c.e.2963 ...BMW FANBOY FRAUD

  • @MarioPescaru
    @MarioPescaru 3 года назад +335

    Alpinas really are underrated

    • @martinallenuk
      @martinallenuk 3 года назад +13

      By those who haven't driven.

    • @mluu510
      @mluu510 3 года назад +17

      i think that's Alpina's intention

    • @seanbyrne8767
      @seanbyrne8767 3 года назад +22

      Hardly. Anyone who knows anything about cars knows not to underrate an Alpina.

    • @TheCeki1982
      @TheCeki1982 3 года назад +3

      @@mluu510 - True.

  • @robbae9307
    @robbae9307 3 года назад +192

    The *actual M3 touring. After the M3s grille, Alpina went 💷📈🤑

    • @a20axf
      @a20axf 3 года назад +2

      Good point actually!

    • @tobias_k01
      @tobias_k01 3 года назад +4

      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!

    • @a20axf
      @a20axf 3 года назад +4

      @@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.

    • @boondockbwoy14
      @boondockbwoy14 3 года назад +1

      @@tobias_k01 Agreed

    • @14DENISS88
      @14DENISS88 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @ttvvideos2050
    @ttvvideos2050 3 года назад +334

    the only car you'll ever need

    • @nn-hz5cp
      @nn-hz5cp 3 года назад +3

      I take the B5 Wagon

    • @tomfield8766
      @tomfield8766 3 года назад +4

      @@nn-hz5cp Probs same, but the B3 is still amazing!

    • @Xayuap
      @Xayuap 3 года назад

      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.

    • @TechJBS
      @TechJBS 3 года назад +15

      @@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

    • @yourerightmybad7363
      @yourerightmybad7363 3 года назад

      Dad maths adds up, but nice performance as well

  • @Timyashone
    @Timyashone 3 года назад +147

    All Estates like this are underrated. SUV’s are over hyped and Estates like this should be the new wave

    • @boondockbwoy14
      @boondockbwoy14 3 года назад +14

      Agreed

    • @sivvinod3187
      @sivvinod3187 3 года назад +10

      Imagine if the cash and money spent on the urus was put in a lambo estate... Perfect car would've been made.

    • @tyler9703
      @tyler9703 2 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @ljd8520
      @ljd8520 Год назад

      The Germans love them

  • @JoeAchilles1
    @JoeAchilles1 3 года назад +246

    Amazing video buddy, what a car!

    • @AutoTraderTV
      @AutoTraderTV  3 года назад +28

      Thanks Joe! It’s pretty mega

    • @BB-zv8tx
      @BB-zv8tx 3 года назад

      @@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.

    • @audiocosmonaut3883
      @audiocosmonaut3883 3 года назад +2

      ​@@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 👍🏻

    • @faisalleeds
      @faisalleeds 3 года назад +2

      Always love your Alpina reviews Joe!

  • @bobmcdade5217
    @bobmcdade5217 3 года назад +115

    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
      @naliinsuthakaran2967 3 года назад +5

      Try the m340i you get the full 6 cylinder goodness

    • @bobmcdade5217
      @bobmcdade5217 3 года назад +2

      @@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.

    • @edsalt5281
      @edsalt5281 3 года назад

      The price on this car is great value for money even though still really pricey

    • @mha2263
      @mha2263 2 года назад

      @Bob McDade I get you but isn't it X drive so you won't really have traction issues

    • @MisoElEven
      @MisoElEven 2 года назад

      @@mha2263 Im pretty sure you can switch it to rwd mode at any time

  • @w4ndile
    @w4ndile 3 года назад +21

    Rory just has his own unique and special touch... keeps me coming back for more of his excellence

  • @boondockbwoy14
    @boondockbwoy14 3 года назад +15

    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!

  • @richardbrayshaw570
    @richardbrayshaw570 3 года назад +10

    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.

    • @komi1834
      @komi1834 2 года назад

      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

  • @FootToPedal
    @FootToPedal 3 года назад +17

    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...

  • @vs-mz8nn
    @vs-mz8nn 3 года назад +31

    Forget all M,AMG silly SUV. This is IT

  • @pointbreak24
    @pointbreak24 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic review as always by Rory and incredible cinematography as usual! Hats off autotrader!

  • @R-Tap
    @R-Tap 3 года назад +1

    A proper gents express. Green is THE colour for 2021.

  • @pradhyudh
    @pradhyudh 3 года назад +13

    3.9 second estate ,God good times are coming and comfort + mode is a delight

  • @RamjeProductions
    @RamjeProductions 3 года назад +20

    Alpina, the car for the _automotive connaisseur_ .
    Can't wait to see the B8 Gran Coupé Allrad being reviewed by Rory!

  • @samuelsmith6902
    @samuelsmith6902 3 года назад +2

    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!

    • @AutoTraderTV
      @AutoTraderTV  3 года назад

      Thanks Samuel! Much appreciated. Make sure you subscribe and hit the bell! -Rory

  • @TuddecBMW
    @TuddecBMW 3 года назад +5

    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.

  • @richardraybould6928
    @richardraybould6928 3 года назад +8

    Love the styling, colours inside and out. Wagon every time for me.

  • @JuanLopez-oz9kh
    @JuanLopez-oz9kh 3 года назад +2

    You can make Yugo feel special! Love your videos, great team work.

  • @sugarsaint
    @sugarsaint 3 года назад +14

    Stunningly car and
    beautifully worded as always

  • @xmarcika
    @xmarcika 3 года назад

    Such a great review as always!👊🏾 Love that car!❤️❤️

  • @rust3dsteel
    @rust3dsteel 3 года назад

    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!

  • @lucasslavin348
    @lucasslavin348 3 года назад +1

    Dream car!!! Thanks for another excellent review!!

  • @reggyvoorn7541
    @reggyvoorn7541 2 года назад

    Top review nice filming en enough info to make something out of the B3 wich is my favorite touringcar ever!

  • @de7509
    @de7509 3 года назад

    Been waiting for a video review on this for ages!!!

  • @westonmunyaradzitambama5771
    @westonmunyaradzitambama5771 3 года назад +8

    my favorite car reviewer!!

  • @TCWFRANCIS
    @TCWFRANCIS 3 года назад

    Best car presenter on the TV! Such a shame you’re not doing more Rory but keep these coming!!

  • @jamiljafri4841
    @jamiljafri4841 3 года назад

    Cracking video 👏 love the editing

  • @Andres221Rider
    @Andres221Rider 3 года назад

    Perfect car, great reviews as always dude!

  • @KuyaArbee
    @KuyaArbee 3 года назад

    omg the quality in these reviews are so top notch!

  • @audiocosmonaut3883
    @audiocosmonaut3883 3 года назад

    Great seeing Alpina featured on a channel the scope of AutoTrader's. Well reviewed 👍🏻

  • @ReynoldsJer
    @ReynoldsJer 3 года назад

    This kind of presentation! Is world class🔥. you deserve more sub's and a bigger Stage..

  • @camokiller56
    @camokiller56 3 года назад +1

    I’ve always loved Alpina B7s, this b3 is the perfect package!

  • @loneric550
    @loneric550 3 года назад

    I own two B7 Alpinas & freaking Love ❤️ them can’t wait to add this one to the fleet!

  • @lyletregoning4717
    @lyletregoning4717 3 года назад

    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.

  • @boywonder8114
    @boywonder8114 3 года назад

    Great Video bruh
    Do the Alpina B5 Thanks

  • @vincentalexeibetos1046
    @vincentalexeibetos1046 3 года назад +1

    Another excellent review from Rory! This is how a BMW should be, elegant + sporty at the same time!

  • @Crm_well
    @Crm_well 3 года назад

    Brilliant testdrive, respect.

  • @agustinliden6189
    @agustinliden6189 3 года назад

    Omg what a beauty that 2021 dark green colored Alpina B3 Estate 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @berten673
    @berten673 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @dobermankd
      @dobermankd 3 года назад

      CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake,

  • @frcgfd107
    @frcgfd107 3 года назад

    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!

  • @TheDonMagicWon
    @TheDonMagicWon 3 года назад

    Great review as always

  • @adleysutherland
    @adleysutherland 3 года назад

    Great stuff please do more like this

  • @officialrapprod
    @officialrapprod 2 года назад

    realy like your reviews....proper

  • @fckSashka
    @fckSashka 3 года назад

    very nicely shot video, enjoyed it :)

  • @majidalihamid
    @majidalihamid 3 года назад +1

    RORY IS A ALIPINA B3 SLEEPER.
    EXCELLENT REVIEW AND GREAT TO SEE HIM BACK ON A PLATFORM!

  • @papajimg9238
    @papajimg9238 3 года назад

    Very nice... what a great comparison will be vs the upcoming M3 Touring

  • @CleanFinish2023
    @CleanFinish2023 3 года назад +8

    How are you not still on Top Gear?, love watching your reviews Rory, this one in particular, is brilliant.

    • @velocgee2874
      @velocgee2874 3 года назад +2

      Because the Top Gear did him a disservice.

    • @HarryBradbury
      @HarryBradbury 3 года назад

      @@velocgee2874 True ☝️

  • @cannyscott
    @cannyscott 3 года назад

    Great video George Peck!

  • @sajjadafzal6405
    @sajjadafzal6405 3 года назад +4

    The Alpina B3 beats the new M3 all day long! It is actually perfect. Well done Alpina

  • @MotechPerformance
    @MotechPerformance 3 года назад

    Epic cars ..! Great work team

  • @elveszita7377
    @elveszita7377 3 года назад

    This looks awesome man, that color 👌🏾

  • @eddyrocket8737
    @eddyrocket8737 3 года назад

    Great video. Well done

  • @GoFast865
    @GoFast865 3 года назад +7

    I’d choose this over the new M3/4 any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

  • @andrelima5124
    @andrelima5124 3 года назад

    I've been waiting for this one

  • @clarkgavinst
    @clarkgavinst 3 года назад +7

    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.

    • @theckasher4452
      @theckasher4452 2 года назад

      @@axcn4733 this costs 100k if not more, just buy an rs6 instead

  • @gcfhornet
    @gcfhornet 3 года назад

    Another great video. Another great car.

  • @MrGwaldo
    @MrGwaldo 3 года назад +3

    Love Alpina’s even more with the body stripes.

  • @priscripzionz
    @priscripzionz 3 года назад

    Splendid review,awesome car.

  • @1991julez
    @1991julez 3 года назад

    Great video

  • @ukiyo5283
    @ukiyo5283 8 месяцев назад

    Alpinas are the ultimate sleepers. Alpina ownership is an exclusive and special club to be in.

  • @westoncharm7467
    @westoncharm7467 3 года назад +1

    Great presentation

  • @TheDonMagicWon
    @TheDonMagicWon 3 года назад +13

    Shame about the grill on the M3 so yeah I’ll go for the Alpina ( if I could afford it 😂)

  • @AllTorque
    @AllTorque 3 года назад

    Hell of a video!!

  • @milanap3547
    @milanap3547 3 года назад

    This man is a very good presenter. I was enjoying watching.

  • @Eren-da-Jaeger
    @Eren-da-Jaeger 3 года назад +2

    how good you really are outside Top Gear. Nice

  • @rcode2007
    @rcode2007 3 года назад +1

    This b3 is just perfect

  • @Chris-ww7fy
    @Chris-ww7fy 2 года назад +1

    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!

  • @SDADanCars
    @SDADanCars 3 года назад +1

    Impressive indeed 👍 I will check it out as well for an Review 🙂

  • @Ken_Jones
    @Ken_Jones 3 года назад

    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.

  • @tanvirhussain6106
    @tanvirhussain6106 3 года назад

    Eyyyy! That's very nifty and good call for all allow theft prevention

  • @ddent599
    @ddent599 3 года назад +1

    Those wheels!! 😍😍😍

  • @adleysutherland
    @adleysutherland 3 года назад

    Great job

  • @izzdin6228
    @izzdin6228 3 года назад

    The wheels to me are its best exterior feature. Reminds me of the btcc multi-spokes back in the 90s.

  • @mantisshadow8990
    @mantisshadow8990 3 года назад +23

    Excellent video, didn't even know this exist. Also can you do a video review the new Lotus they seem great.

    • @theone7644
      @theone7644 3 года назад +2

      No I can't sorry

    • @AutoTraderTV
      @AutoTraderTV  3 года назад +9

      Which one?

    • @mantisshadow8990
      @mantisshadow8990 3 года назад +13

      @@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!

    • @sneaky_krait7271
      @sneaky_krait7271 3 года назад +1

      @@mantisshadow8990 I hope he will drive the Lotus 131 when it comes out!

    • @thegreatafrican3367
      @thegreatafrican3367 3 года назад

      @@AutoTraderTV Lotus Evija

  • @alext6271
    @alext6271 3 года назад

    Seen this car on the M25 a few weeks ago. Saluted the driver who saluted back. Beautiful machine indeed.

  • @Under_Construction100
    @Under_Construction100 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @reyhanmar
    @reyhanmar 3 года назад +1

    The Swiss Army Knife of our lives

  • @aaronpreddy35
    @aaronpreddy35 3 года назад

    Beautiful review. Glad I discovered your channel. So can it tow a trailer or a small boat?

  • @davidwinfield-bennett7071
    @davidwinfield-bennett7071 3 года назад

    Good advertising for Sitner, great video 👌

  • @theofanisvasilakakos8203
    @theofanisvasilakakos8203 2 года назад

    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

  • @nurburgringuk
    @nurburgringuk 3 года назад

    The first Alpina I’m genuinely excited about

  • @gregorygant4242
    @gregorygant4242 3 года назад

    Great car by Alpina.
    It's quick , luxurious , and so practical.
    I would buy this over a BMW M3 actually , super !!!!

  • @t8polestarcyan22
    @t8polestarcyan22 7 месяцев назад

    Can't control my drools! The world needs to bring back sports station wagons!

  • @sampayne9663
    @sampayne9663 3 года назад +1

    Amazing car, great review, why oh why is the new m3 using that huge grille when this is so classic like this

  • @kangill2411
    @kangill2411 3 года назад

    Good video. Once you've driven a performance estate it's hard to ever go back to an SUV.

  • @pesser
    @pesser 3 года назад

    Love that color 😎😍

  • @JBOsurf
    @JBOsurf 3 года назад

    The comfort plus mode is what makes this car incredible. It does everything.

  • @dhirajp4677
    @dhirajp4677 3 года назад +2

    5 stars for cinematography...

  • @cobbahall7463
    @cobbahall7463 3 года назад

    Absolutely stunning car, a dream daily driver

  • @axem.8338
    @axem.8338 3 года назад

    What an absolute beauty.

  • @ps2516
    @ps2516 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Alpina,for giving us the perfect Bmw,the prettier and practical version of M3

  • @BurtSampson
    @BurtSampson 3 года назад

    Looks great.

  • @peterbennpan7288
    @peterbennpan7288 Год назад

    I didn't realise that Alpina do a B5 Touring version! Closest thing you will get to a M5 Touring 👌

  • @alexmaddox2255
    @alexmaddox2255 3 года назад +1

    Always love an Aplina.

  • @yasarramzan8016
    @yasarramzan8016 3 года назад +6

    This is the complete car. Thanks Alpina. Wake up bmw

  • @gwilko6452
    @gwilko6452 3 года назад

    Beautiful vehicle 😍

  • @paullockwood7219
    @paullockwood7219 3 года назад

    Beautiful. 💙