Alpina B10 3.3 Question

[Monster26]

Afternoon all, new to the board and I have a question..!

I have the opportunity to purchase a 2001 B10 3.3 Alpina with 43,000 on the clock. With full BMW service history. As it will be a private sale there will be no warranty. The car is in very good condition and has been owned by a mature owner.

My question to people in the know is does the engine have the Vanos system everyone talks about on the M series motors? Has anyone any thoughts on this model i.e. valve for money performance as this will be my first step in to driving a performance car everyday.

Thanks in advance
Mark

[speedychrissie]

if adamt does not reply to this today then i will tell him tomoro to do so. if memory serves correctly he has an alpina b10.

chris

edit: just realised he has a B8, but its possible he might know something about it.

>> Edited by speedychrissie on Friday 15th July 20:15

[Monster26]

Thanks very much Chris. I have driven the car and loved it, I'm just worried about the warrenty (lack of it...!) and any problems that may arise.

Anyone know what the horse power is?

[fluffnik]

I have a B10 V8 and I love it.

The 3.3 has the straight 6 with IIRC 280bhp so you get the same power as a 540 with the sharper rack and pinion steering that comes with the sixes

The ALPINA Register is worth a look too.

[monster26]

Thanks for the link. I've had a look at the website, looks very good. Does anyone know if the alpina has a Vanos unit?

Cheers,
Mark

[fluffnik]

It is VANOS, not sure whether single or double though. The V8 went double VANOS same time as the parent BMW motor.

[Monster26]

Thankyou for letting me know that was the only concern I had with buying the car. Will be a worry as there is no warranty, may look into third party warranties.

Thanks again,
Mark

[nixB10]

Hi Monster26

If you`re not sorted yet and want a B10 with a warranty take a look at mine:

www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/48207.htm

Whatever you do get a good one and you`ll love it. I had a new engine fitted under warranty, I can`t bear to think what that would have cost without one.
They shouldn`t be anymore expensive to run that a standard 5 series. I had a 523 before the B10 and the Alpina is better on fuel consumption. I couldn`t believe it !! One downside is a lot of insurance companies don`t seem to want to know. I would recommend Privilege or Direct Line if you get one.

Get the car well checked over by a qualified person before making that final decision. Its worth it in the end.

[Monster26]

Thanks nixB10. I've been promised first refusal (mid next year) on a B10 in the family so will prefer to wait for that. Will take a look at your link though thanks.

Drove the car again on Saturday night, boy do I like the torque of those engines, so effortless to drive.

Cheers,
Mark