It is, my brother in law bought an M3 cabriolet last year, I dont the style & dont know if they'll make an m3 estate but seeing the Alpina touring, dont care, I love it & just need to convince the other half to sell a kidney or one of the kids (tbh it's good value)
The Alpina B3 takes the 3 Series platform, and makes it even faster than the new BMW M3! Built on the very same line, it features the S58 engine with enough torque to make it a very, very fast Autobahn cruiser - as I got to find out during a test drive. Is this the ultimate sleeper?
Shmee would you take this over the new M3? Me personally, as much as I love the way the B3 looks there is something about a BMW M car that makes it more exciting.
Love Alpina. The B5 Touring is my "attainable dream car". The whole ethos of Alpina is so elegant and, as the title says, such a 'sleepy' way to spice up your driving life.
My dad was the first buyer of the Alpina B4 in Australia, and we were invited to the factory back a couple years. So amazing to see the new generation!
Why have I never seen anyone driving an Alpina made after 2009 before? Shmee, with you travelling around the world non-stop for the better half of a decade, what makes you happier: Waking up in a 7 Star Hotel in somewhere like Dubai or Miami, or waking up in your own bed in London?
@@Shmee150 so don’t feel sorry for you. You’ve acknowledged it’s hard work and we agree, but it’s a dream job and a dream lifestyle for millions of people.
They make fewer than 2k cars annually, worldwide. In terms of the F3x generation of B3 and B3S, Touring and saloon combined numbered somewhere fewer than 50 built for U.K. customers across 7 years. They are more rare than all but the most exotic marques or limited edition specials. It’s one of the things that attracts the small number of us who are fans of the brand.
My first car was a 1999 3 series and I thought it would be ‘cool’ for me to replace all of the bmw badges with alpina badges. One day I randomly saw another e46 that was a real alpina drive slowly past me and my jaw literally dropped. The lady driving saw my car and my reaction and laughed as she passed me. This was in Massachusetts and the only alpina I’ve ever seen in person besides newer b7’s, I never saw that car again. This was about 6-7 years ago when I first got my license.
I went from M4 to Alpina...the interior was tremendous and the ride was sublime, I urge anyone who is thinking of M3 to try Alpina when demonstrator are available
@@Shmee150 What will your next BMW be to go aside the M8 Competition. I think the *M4* *GTS* or the *M5* *LCI* would be great for you and are the M8's younger brothers what are your thoughts on these two cars Shmee
Wish these were available in the US. I owned a B6 a couple years ago and moved to an X5M when I needed more room and I loved that car. It was everything...a canyon weapon, a road trip dream and a perfect daily driver. Now I’m buying an F80M3 as a weekend toy but would love a B3 as an option.
I’ve just been to the Alpina configurator but it doesn’t allow English translation. I would love the green wagon with that tan interior, stunning understated spec Perfect for a run across Europe without drawing unwanted attention. Great vid
ALPINA makes one of the best understated cars ever. I would have an ALPINA over any of its Bavarian counterpart. Big fan of these. Good behind the driver seat pov as well.
Shmee, you really are the only guy on youtube who makes me want to buy the cars he tests. And I'm following many of them. It's unbelievable. Now all I have to do is afford it.
I'm lovin it too, it's bold and exotic and mean good to be dif sometimes and many naysayers will come around just wait til you begin seeing a lot of them on the roads my brother!
I fell in love with Alpina when I was a 10yr old kid playing in my friends Dads E21 Alpina w/ Rear disc brakes and a factory 6 cylinder. Didn't see many of those in the states, especially in the 90's :)
Interesting that they went with the standard paddle shifters, my 2015 B6 has the button shifters which do take some getting used to compared with paddles. Love your content!
I saw an Alpina badged BMW as a kid & always wanted one - now we can (just about) who cares if they make an m3 estate or not, that alpina tourer is perfect
This dude...... rubbish...... Of you to think he is bad. You are merely the GODFATHER of the car community! Thank you for making my day all the time, all your videos are *immaculate.*
I remember in the 80’s Alpina made the ugliest cheap quality spoilers, side skirts, etc but their OEM looking engine parts with Alpina embossed were always high quality and they were fast. The B10 bi-turbo stated 290km/h top speed on the title in the early 90’s but per the board computer it did 301, the fastest I ever drove. Today, well, they have come so far and the wheels were/are my favorite.
Very cool cars, thanks for featuring them! Also is the back end playful a bit? Can you slide it a bit when you feel like it or is it really very planted, noticed you mentioned that it has a different AWD system to the M xdrive.
It’s interesting how that sounds completely different than the G80. Apparently it’s the same engine but the sound in the cabin is completely different.
There’s something so cool about an Alpina. Pure class
I agree
Very classy
Police in Bugatti: do you know why I pulled you over today?
Guy in Koenigsegg: Because you are in a Bugatti sir
Pure series*
Business or coach?... or is it First? 😆
Love the classic Alpina wheels!
For sure
@@Shmee150 hope you enjoyed the experience
Sod keeping them clean 😲
@@Shmee150 I actually wanted my dad to get the 19 inch wheels as our winter tires on the normal 3 series.. Unfortunately we're again in 17s :/
@@Shmee150 I'm waiting for an Alpina E3 - 3 series with Electric propulsion.
Love Alpinas, especially in that distinctive Alpina green paint.
It's far from a sleeper though, especially when "Alpina" is in capital letters in the front.
@@DefinitelyNotEmma most people don’t know what it is
@@SenszR lol, here in germany everyone knows what Alpina is, it's like Brabus.
@@DefinitelyNotEmma most people outside of Germany don’t know what Brabus is
@@SenszR the world is a sad place
Gosh, this car looks fantastic! Never have I liked a 3 series as much as I like these Alpina variants.
Glad to hear it
I guess there is a alternative to those who hate the new m3
True that, It's faster and way better looking.
It is, my brother in law bought an M3 cabriolet last year, I dont the style & dont know if they'll make an m3 estate but seeing the Alpina touring, dont care, I love it & just need to convince the other half to sell a kidney or one of the kids (tbh it's good value)
True fact
Maybe they will do an Alpina M3 with a new front?
BMW are making a replacement model, but those exhausts though, disgusting.
The Alpina B3 takes the 3 Series platform, and makes it even faster than the new BMW M3! Built on the very same line, it features the S58 engine with enough torque to make it a very, very fast Autobahn cruiser - as I got to find out during a test drive. Is this the ultimate sleeper?
Shmee150 the best front end on the market
Would you buy a Alpina ?
Saloon or Touring?
Me: Touring
borrow one and take it to the ring :)
Shmee would you take this over the new M3? Me personally, as much as I love the way the B3 looks there is something about a BMW M car that makes it more exciting.
The Alpina wheels really do give a classy feel to the car!
Slightly too big
Let’s take a moment and enjoy these grilles...
Before the designers decide to make the grill go half way up the hood.
@@NorthAyase thanks for completing what I thought was an obvious direction to my initial comment.
Very nice review!! In my opinion this Alpina looks better than the new M3😍💯
11:24 ... Bug flying along, “ohh nice is that an Alpi...”
Love Alpina. The B5 Touring is my "attainable dream car".
The whole ethos of Alpina is so elegant and, as the title says, such a 'sleepy' way to spice up your driving life.
B5 Touring - sensational daily driver
Wow what a colour on the Touring!
Great video, thx for being so humble and down to earth
- we need more people like u Shmee.
Thanks for the kind words
My dad was the first buyer of the Alpina B4 in Australia, and we were invited to the factory back a couple years. So amazing to see the new generation!
Is it just me or does this car actually sound fantastic?
It sounds a lot better than the Supra I would say.
All B3’s are fitted with a custom Akrapovic exhaust system, they also don’t pump fake sounds through the speakers
Acayip
@@cawashka that’s bs. Exhaust system is a Boysen.
@@cawashka you can hear the sound through the speakers in the video...
9:07 that kick down 👀
Kick and go!
Indeed its a pleasant sound.
this is THE ULTIMATE SLEEPER 3 series. thanks for the content Tim, stay safe and looking forward to the next video! 😊👍
Thanks for watching, appreciate it
That touring though..... 🔥
So cool
Yeah
Giggity! I’d have it over the sedan without hesitation.
That combo in the b3 touring is simply stunning. Super classy spec. Something so cool about these Alpinas
Why have I never seen anyone driving an Alpina made after 2009 before?
Shmee, with you travelling around the world non-stop for the better half of a decade, what makes you happier: Waking up in a 7 Star Hotel in somewhere like Dubai or Miami, or waking up in your own bed in London?
A holiday is a day at home doing nothing
@@Shmee150 so don’t feel sorry for you. You’ve acknowledged it’s hard work and we agree, but it’s a dream job and a dream lifestyle for millions of people.
They make fewer than 2k cars annually, worldwide. In terms of the F3x generation of B3 and B3S, Touring and saloon combined numbered somewhere fewer than 50 built for U.K. customers across 7 years. They are more rare than all but the most exotic marques or limited edition specials. It’s one of the things that attracts the small number of us who are fans of the brand.
My first car was a 1999 3 series and I thought it would be ‘cool’ for me to replace all of the bmw badges with alpina badges. One day I randomly saw another e46 that was a real alpina drive slowly past me and my jaw literally dropped. The lady driving saw my car and my reaction and laughed as she passed me. This was in Massachusetts and the only alpina I’ve ever seen in person besides newer b7’s, I never saw that car again. This was about 6-7 years ago when I first got my license.
11:23
Mosquito had no chance.
🙏
A great video. I will have a B3 touring one day. Nearly had a test drive last week. No decals or badges on mine. Thanks Tim.
The new 3 series is such a beauty. And the Alpina versions .... Oh my! Those wheels are something else!
Great video Shmee
First time I've been this early to a video because of a late work start! From New Zealand, I watch every video, I think you're incredible man :)
Thanks for the support
11:23
Mosquito had no chance.
🙏
It was game over before it even happened
Lmaooo
Think it was bird shit
@@matrobroberts916 You think wrong
@@nikolal.4502 no blood and landed from above so I think not.big mosquito if it was!
Great work as always!! Watch you everyday for years now!!
Thank you very much
I cannot leave the matter that..." That is really music to my ears" 🔥
I went from M4 to Alpina...the interior was tremendous and the ride was sublime, I urge anyone who is thinking of M3 to try Alpina when demonstrator are available
Your videos have put a smile on my face during lockdown 👍👍
Glad to hear it
I’d 100% take the B3 Touring over that new M3 Touring
I would never take a Touring lol
@@FreezleTV congrats on being a weirdo I guess. jk lol that’s understandable
@@SixSpeedSeven tourings are ugly and dumb
@@medogabr9952 How are they dumb? They are more practical.
Shmee150: "You know You know ➡️ 1:12 ⬅️
Me: "I know I know
Glad to here that we know we know
@@Shmee150 Yes
@@Shmee150 What will your next BMW be to go aside the M8 Competition. I think the *M4* *GTS* or the *M5* *LCI* would be great for you and are the M8's younger brothers what are your thoughts on these two cars Shmee
Wish these were available in the US. I owned a B6 a couple years ago and moved to an X5M when I needed more room and I loved that car. It was everything...a canyon weapon, a road trip dream and a perfect daily driver. Now I’m buying an F80M3 as a weekend toy but would love a B3 as an option.
I'd buy this over the new M3 without a doubt. The styling, packaging and the classiness is unmatched.
M3 is meant to be a much more in your face and sportier car it's packaging is totally dif
That green an tan combo in the touring looks so luxurious
Damn we need more wagons in the US, that thing is gorgeous!
Volvo has the last luxury wagon of this size in the US. :(
I forgot about the Audi A6 which is a little bigger.
I’ve just been to the Alpina configurator but it doesn’t allow English translation. I would love the green wagon with that tan interior, stunning understated spec Perfect for a run across Europe without drawing unwanted attention. Great vid
ALPINA makes one of the best understated cars ever. I would have an ALPINA over any of its Bavarian counterpart. Big fan of these. Good behind the driver seat pov as well.
Man, that touring 😍
Cool isn't it!
Damn never been this early in awhile .... great vid as always Shmee ✊🏾
Thank you, same time every day!
The Green one look's amazing 😍
Hi Tim awesome video as usual just wondering about when the gt500 will be arriving
Absolutely no news; the USA still has travel banned for foreigners I'm afraid. Your guess is as good as mine as to when that will be lifted.
Shmee, you really are the only guy on youtube who makes me want to buy the cars he tests. And I'm following many of them. It's unbelievable. Now all I have to do is afford it.
Awesome content from Shmee, as always. BTW those are the best wheels I have ever seen on a car.
Much appreciated!
Shmee excellent video!!! was great to see the B3 stretch its legs on the Autobahn. I want this car!
Great video as all ways much love from South Africa
Thanks for watching in South Africa
Wow that's a real sleeper. Something for a celebrity or a businessman who wants a formal looking car but is literally a M3 with more comfort. 🔥❤️
Beautiful BMW, I like those cars....quiet and fast as hell. I miss my 550i so much...
You just gotta love Alpinas. Understated performance. The exact opposite to M and especially AMG. How refreshing!
Such classy cars 👌
The B3 would fit you Shmee!
Could be an option
Now that you say it, I have never seen Shmee own a sedan....
I just love how discreet & seemingly effortless it is!
This Alpina B3 looked really fast on the Autobahn with a reassuring engine growl.
Phenomenal acceleration and Touring specification 😎👍
And thanks Shmee for including interior and engine shots.
Love the Touring, especially in those colours.
God that engine note
The new M4 is growing on me, uh oh!
I think it will for many
I'm lovin it too, it's bold and exotic and mean good to be dif sometimes and many naysayers will come around just wait til you begin seeing a lot of them on the roads my brother!
Have been waiting for years that I get a reply from Tim lol. Thank you for the entertaining videos!
Pleasure
Who on earth would buy the ugly M3 when you can buy this instead .
People who can't afford this lol.
me
New m3 cause wide arches .
Because it's the better drivers car.
@@nikolal.4502 both,both is good
I fell in love with Alpina when I was a 10yr old kid playing in my friends Dads E21 Alpina w/ Rear disc brakes and a factory 6 cylinder. Didn't see many of those in the states, especially in the 90's :)
Nothing like a fast wagon!
For sure!
This model is absolutely beautiful.💙
This should have been the OG M3 COMP!
Finally nice looking new "BMW". I like it 10x more than stock 3 series and 1000000000x more than 4 series and 1 series and 7 series and new 2 series.
I don't even need to watch the entire video to know it's going to be a good one :)
Enjoy!
Alpina's has always had that understated presence. Very nice indeed.
The grey car needs a chrome delete pack. That will be an amazing looker.
And having decent size kidney grill helps.
I'm sure that's an option too
Absolutely incredible Alpina specs. Would love to own one one day.
Looks better than the m3/4 grill
You aren't the only person who thinks that
Interesting that they went with the standard paddle shifters, my 2015 B6 has the button shifters which do take some getting used to compared with paddles. Love your content!
Shmee we need to see the M8 again before u sell it like the Jimmy
I saw an Alpina badged BMW as a kid & always wanted one - now we can (just about) who cares if they make an m3 estate or not, that alpina tourer is perfect
11:23 Rip lil fella
Ouch
Think its bird shit
Sounds lovely. Beautiful car. Alpina's are pure class.
We had an Alpina Z4 for 6 years and allways regretted selling it.
Did you ever find out what that sound was when you were decelerating on autobahn?
Could it be something with regen brakes for mild hybrid stuff? I've heard it at very low speeds on bmws.
I absolutely love ALPINA brand. They are so cool.
I just looked, that tan leather in the touring is a 6,7k option
Is lovely though, bet it would cost more to get a similar quality retrim in the after market.
Great video Tim!
I've always had a soft spot for Alpina.
I own a Z4 Alpina Roadster S and I loved it since the first day. If you ever want to have a look, feel free to message me Shmee
That green touring looks amazing.
Regular BMWs that are airsprung like a 7 series do get comfort plus
When is the Ragging Bull 🐂 coming to the shmeemobile collection......? waiting from a long time to see it
You might not have to wait too much longer...
Been waiting since sooooo loooooong
@@Shmee150 👀
Abundant torque and power in a stylish package, perfect! That touring is a peach.
Let see if shmee actually reads his early squad's comment ;)
If you hadn't noticed, every single comment on this video at this point has a reply (or is soon to have one)
@@Shmee150 Anyways never been so early to your videos. Its my first comment . Always love your videos
This dude...... rubbish......
Of you to think he is bad. You are merely the GODFATHER of the car community! Thank you for making my day all the time, all your videos are *immaculate.*
It looks like a mini 7 series with those wheels and as you said it feels like one to
You bet it does
The stance, the wheels, the classic green color, oh so classy !
The 8 and the 3 series are the only good looking BMW's left.
In my opinion the f90 pre facelift also looks very good. The rest is disapointing.
Your videos are legendary🙏⬆️👍
Thanks!
Who loves a good mosquito splat, 11:22
This is what I was waiting for. Love the B3
Why does he sound like he’s crying and talking
His balls have yet to drop
Have loved Alpina’s for many years great cars
hey shmee what happend to your m8?
Update in a few days
I remember in the 80’s Alpina made the ugliest cheap quality spoilers, side skirts, etc but their OEM looking engine parts with Alpina embossed were always high quality and they were fast. The B10 bi-turbo stated 290km/h top speed on the title in the early 90’s but per the board computer it did 301, the fastest I ever drove. Today, well, they have come so far and the wheels were/are my favorite.
M3 looks ugly? Get B3.
I saw a brand new Alpina B7 not so long ago, the presence of this car is insane, it had dark wheel and BRG? paint on it, looked insane
Haha early again!
Thanks for the early view
One of the best cars to ever come out of the houses bmw/alpina. Absolutely beautiful and brutal power.
Very cool cars, thanks for featuring them! Also is the back end playful a bit? Can you slide it a bit when you feel like it or is it really very planted, noticed you mentioned that it has a different AWD system to the M xdrive.
Germany is such a beautiful country, verdant, clean and great roads
My god the spec on that touring.... just beautiful!
Right car for us doggies
wagon, green, multispoke wheels, and fast engine. what a machine 🤤
Great review! Alpina was always known for big torque 🚝💨 I wish they didn’t hold there value like the mainstream models 😭
It’s interesting how that sounds completely different than the G80. Apparently it’s the same engine but the sound in the cabin is completely different.