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    Dec 5, 2002 10:26:12 PM

    william
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    4 door sedan

    I am in the market for a small automatic 4 door sedan, My first choice is the Alpina B10 with 4.8L but unfortunely I can't get anything Alpina in the US. So my choice only comes down to either a C32, S4, BMW 330i, E500, (W210) E55, Volvo T5, BMW 540i Any opinon?



    Dec 5, 2002 10:42:10 PM

    FutchM
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    Re: 4 door sedan

    I drive a 540 in the UK, very nice car, great V8
    A bit soul less though,
    I would go for a 330 manual
    Good luck,
    Fanch.

    Dec 5, 2002 10:43:18 PM

    FutchM
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    Actually, wait for the new S4

    Fanch

    Dec 5, 2002 11:22:53 PM

    Ron (Houston)M
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    How about M5 or new E55 (nt)

    Dec 6, 2002 9:22:26 AM

    zzbobaA
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    Re: difficult one!

    you're right! alpinas are really nice cars. i will always remember the B12 6.0 biturbo (based on the BMW 7) a friend of my father used to drive. hell of a car.

    i read some weeks ago that alpina is coming to the US. first model offered will be the alpina V8 roadster (a Z8 with another engine and auto tranny). but i have no details.

    anyway, BMW's 5 series is going to be replaced soon, so i wouldn't recommend it right now.

    personally, i would go for a 330i (or, if somehow available, a alpina B3 3.3)

    regards; zz

    Dec 6, 2002 7:53:05 PM

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    Re: difficult one!

    What about the Volvo S60 R? A friend of mine has already ordered it - the first cars are to roll off the assembly lines in February. 300 HP, AWD and a high-tech suspension system (or so Volvo claims <img src="http://www.rennteam.com/w3timages/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />)

    Dec 6, 2002 8:47:46 PM

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    Re: difficult one!

    Not sure how much you'll use the back seat, but the new Mazda RX 8 sort of has four doors. It is getting some good reviews, will be out in the US in the spring.

    Dec 7, 2002 2:51:10 AM

    william
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    Re: Alpina

    I heard BMW bought Alpina, is it true???

    I drove the B3 for 2 hrs in London and loved it so much!!
    If BMW actually bought Alpina, I am sure US will be avaliable
     
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