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Col5
Forum Member Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Location: Nottingham Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2017 at 10:47pm |
Evening, looking at a 2015 D4 coupe , any tips , hints to look out for ? Thankd
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PDJT
Club Member Joined: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Peak District Status: Offline Points: 58 |
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Hello! I see you've just joined, so welcome!
I presume you mean that you are having a look at a D4 with a view to - possibly - buying? Unlike me, there are others on the forum with vast experience and knowledge. However, one thing I am aware of is that being 'in warranty' or having a good warranty on a used car is, for the not the not-so-technically experienced, a wise move. As you probably know, Alpina's come with a 2 year warranty, as opposed to BMW's 3 year one. If you're looking at a 2015 car, chances are it is still in its original 2 year manufacturer's warranty. If its just out of warranty and being sold through a dealer then you'll have a year's used car warranty included. Take for example the Alpina Estoril Blue 2015 D4, FP65ZFG, with 12,446 miles currently with Sytner Nottingham - the only 2015 D4 I can find for sale currently. That specific car was registered in December 2015, which means it's still in manufacturer's warranty anyway. DVLA records show that it's first year tax ran out on 01 December 2016, so it's not been on the road (legally, or in private hands) since then. If that's the car in question, then it looks fantastic and with only £12k miles on the clock, it's still very much in it's first flush of youth! And I have to say, there is something - for me anyway! - rather attractive about a speedometer that is marked up to 200mph! Sorry I can't be of more technical help... good luck with the search. Let us know how you get on. (Have you had a look on http://www.thealpinaregister.com ?) Cheers Peter |
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Col5
Forum Member Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Location: Nottingham Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Hi Peter , thanks for the reply and strangely enough I purchased that car today ! Stunned with the performance and it's like a new car inside and out
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Norrie
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Good, we look forward to seeing you then at the ALPINA meet Nottingham 30th April 17 1000am? got about 80 cars thus far. I test drove the B4 and D4 coupe and wrote an article for the club mag. Both impressive.
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PDJT
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Well done you! You must be delighted!
Perhaps post some photos when you get a chance? Hope you have a great time with it.
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Col5
Forum Member Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Location: Nottingham Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Thanks for the replies , didn't know was an Alpina meeting on the 30th , do I just turn up ?
Will pop some piccys when I collect next week . Quality car can't wait to collect it |
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Norrie
Club Member Joined: 15 Jul 2012 Status: Offline Points: 4047 |
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if you want to attend I can register you, please just email me norman947@btinternet.com model . registration and number of people. There is no charge for the event. There is normally a run out after to Belvoir Castle and some got to Nanpantan for a meal after that, which is near Loughborough.
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mjn77
Club Member Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Location: Herts, UK Status: Offline Points: 126 |
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Not sure i'd be dropping big money on a diesel right now. With the amount of diesel hate across Europe, additional taxes, higher parking prices, emissions scandal, etc, i can see their values plummet faster than a tart's knickers on a Friday night.
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BrianW
Club Member Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Location: West Sussex Status: Offline Points: 265 |
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Buy a B4 instead, mines for sale.
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