[jjbirch]

i have seen a write up on a new 320d B3 alpina thats up to 198bhp, it was in the bmw mag in the uk the price was about £27k ish and it cheaper than the m sport 320d but better fuel and i lot faster, so if any one was buying a 320d sport have a look at the b3 it was a better exhaut pipes too, it comes out in may 2006

[kermit101]

Why in the hell would anyone tune a 320d.....its like a tractor but with a better look.

[jjbirch]

Originally Posted by kermit101

Why in the hell would anyone tune a 320d.....its like a tractor but with a better look.

if you say so maybe when u drive the 320d its not like a tractor and one of the best diesels in its class and surly better than a tractor, i guess its stupid to think its a tractor

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by kermit101

Why in the hell would anyone tune a 320d.....its like a tractor but with a better look.

Then it's even more fast then a 325i

[kermit101]

well my 325i has 215 bhp and it goes 155mph so i guess if you only have 198 it must be a tractor

[jjbirch]

Originally Posted by kermit101

well my 325i has 215 bhp and it goes 155mph so i guess if you only have 198 it must be a tractor

i dont think you do have a e90 198bhp in a diesel would piss a 325 lol

[kermit101]

only kidding about the tractor thing my wife drove a 320d today and she liked it iam not really a (d) fan but i have seen a few i liked. so i hope you guys enjoy your rides.

[kermit101]

well sorry to say i have a e90 and it does go 155mph and i keep leaving 320d's in the rear

[jjbirch]

Originally Posted by kermit101

only kidding about the tractor thing my wife drove a 320d today and she liked it iam not really a (d) fan but i have seen a few i liked. so i hope you guys enjoy your rides.

i had a 320ci sport coupe before it was hard changing to a 4 cl and the sound of a 6 cl was nice u could here it driving up my drive, but it diesel doesnt sound the same true but the pull off the turbo is amazing, i have drove but 325i and the 330 they are both nice, but dont go on about a tractor lol

[kermit101]

sorry about the tractor thing. i think all BMW's are nice. I'am originaly from Barbados and came to America and then joined the army now living in germany. I can actually say the first time i saw a BMW was online in 1994 when i got my first computer and i feel in love right away. this is my second BMW and i can't wait for the new M3

[kermit101]

i just saw your car pics that is a beauty you get two thumbs up

[dtelle]

Originally Posted by jjbirch

i have seen a write up on a new 320d B3 alpina thats up to 198bhp, it was in the bmw mag in the uk the price was about £27k ish and it cheaper than the m sport 320d but better fuel and i lot faster, so if any one was buying a 320d sport have a look at the b3 it was a better exhaut pipes too, it comes out in may 2006

Not all BMW drivers do want a Alpina and vice versa...

Except the extra power a Alpina is exclusiv and not every driver are searching for exclusivity.

REmember that alpina is sold by BMW dealer (at least in Germany). it is not a concurent, but a complement to the BMW offer.

For sure the D3 is a must, but for a daily use i would rather use a 320d

[jjbirch]

Originally Posted by dtelle

Not all BMW drivers do want a Alpina and vice versa...

Except the extra power a Alpina is exclusiv and not every driver are searching for exclusivity.

REmember that alpina is sold by BMW dealer (at least in Germany). it is not a concurent, but a complement to the BMW offer.

For sure the D3 is a must, but for a daily use i would rather use a 320d

the b3 is a 320d

[pigginell]

The E90 320d M Sport has great potential I wouldnt go with the Alpina you can make the M Sport much faster.
We collected our new 320d M yesterday and she will be going into our workshops this week, as we have a proven track record for tunning diesel bmw's we should easily make this one be faster and more economical than the standard 330d.
I will keep you posted over the coming weeks.

Oh and Hi nice forum

Pete

[pigginell]

Will post some pics as the work happens

Pete

[jjbirch]

Originally Posted by pigginell

Will post some pics as the work happens

Pete

hi pete
i have just got a 320d and would be wanting to chip my car too, to about 198 bhp, but i want it to stay in the warrenty too is that possible, i would drive up to your place and have it done,so i would like to see the pics too

[kermit101]

hey would you guys tune an American spec 325i E90

[fastsaloons]

Just for the record the ALPINA version of the 320d is a called the D3. It's currently available in saloon and touring form. The car is all about preformance and economy - and of course the whole package of the car as its a great handler. Which I can vouch for having done quite a lot of driving in one and also been in one around Donington race track in one.

There will be a B3 - which will be based on the 335i and that will be formally announced at Geneva International motor show this March

Here's a mock up of how the B3 should look in Coupe form:



Cheers

[NFS]

I saw a d3 ready for pick up at my dealer a couple of weeks ago. I would definitely go for one over the 320d.

It's like getting the 320d with a re-map from day one with the warranty in tact.

[mikem]

But don`t forget that warranty "intact" will only be for 2 yrs not the regular 3. When you factor in the discounts available on regular E90, the D3 is far too expensive and basic for what it is. Alpina have put together a good car but Sytners have made a pig of it, I`m sure they`re still making a fat margin having sole control of the market in UK `tho.

[liquid]

is alpina an option in the states?

[ROCKETRON]

The other problem with the alpina is that you cant have any extras only a standard car.