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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:00 pm

Can't you just open the bonnet and add some oil every day to get that experience? :evil:

As an investment, Lux is the only interesting model really. I like the (after) fitted clear lights on black cars and the updated rears, but that would make them un-original.
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Post by markeg » Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:05 pm

pvr wrote:Can't you just open the bonnet and add some oil every day to get that experience? :evil:

As an investment, Lux is the only interesting model really. I like the (after) fitted clear lights on black cars and the updated rears, but that would make them un-original.
Agreed Paul, it removes their investment appeal, but mods like that are fully reversible if you keep the original components. Mine has changed fronts, sides, and rears, wheels, suspension, front grills, gear knob etc, but I have kept all the originals "just in case". I expect most Alpina owners have done the same (Perry probably even has his original diff all polished up on a desk somewhere :wink: )
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:08 pm

Good point - but I was assuming that if you bought the car second hand, it might not come with the bits.

I do find the clear front take years off the car's appearance (and the red/white rear spots the same).

If I was to fill another garage space, I would not mind one of those to have a play with.
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:23 pm

pvr wrote:Can't you just open the bonnet and add some oil every day to get that experience? :evil:
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Post by Number5 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:18 pm

mr wilks wrote:
pvr wrote:Can't you just open the bonnet and add some oil every day to get that experience? :evil:
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:28 pm

All in good spirit :P
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Post by Number5 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:43 pm

pvr wrote:All in good spirit :P
Is that a white flag PVR ??? You're going soft in your old age !
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:20 pm

Number5 wrote:
pvr wrote:All in good spirit :P
Is that a white flag PVR ??? You're going soft in your old age !
I've now lost all respect for him...bloody sell out.. :x
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:38 pm

Those Alpina boys are very sensitive you know John.

They shed tears as quickly as their car leak oil :lol:
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:40 pm

...aaaaand he's back in the game.. :lol:
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Post by Number5 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:44 pm

pvr wrote:Those Alpina boys are very sensitive you know John.

They shed tears as quickly as their car leak oil :lol:
Hmmm, Obviously no banter on the Porker Forum tonight then ?
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:46 pm

What - with the last post in 2012 or so? :lol:
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X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
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Post by Number5 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:05 pm

pvr wrote:What - with the last post in 2012 or so? :lol:
Very much like the Alpina Forum then. .....As Taz may well find out soon when he takes the plunge :(
(See how I brought that back on topic there... :wink: )
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Post by Number5 » Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:45 pm

You can understand Taz wanting an Alpina when Sepang ///M's are so common and two a penny...
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=92059.
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Post by Big Red Cat » Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:25 pm

pvr wrote:Those Alpina boys are very sensitive you know John.

They shed tears as quickly as their car leak oil :lol:
The boys might be sensitive but the girls are a bit tougher :)
#308 might like a drink - nothing wrong with that & the roof is in fine fettle too.
Looking forward to Taz joining the clan some day :thumbsup:
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