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    New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    The 2011 Alpina B7 seems impressive but is it the best choice in a go fast large sedan?


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    Porsche Panamera Turbo or Mercedes S65 AMG. Period. 


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    Never liked the Alpina design and as RC points out there are alternatives which to me are more attractive. Maserati Quattroporte could also be an option.


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

      Maserati Quattroporte? No way, it has no power.


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    Have never driven the B7, so cannot say if much more powerfull than the Maser Sport GT S. Looking at the specs I am not sure I would notice the power...but I tell you I would notice the look


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    RC:

    Porsche Panamera Turbo or Mercedes S65 AMG. Period. 

     +1 Smiley


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    ALPINA B7 gets xDrive (4WD). It will be available for short and long wheel base models.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    I wonder if BMW Canada is going to import those B7 xDrive in SWB?

    Would be a great alternative to the Audi A8/S8.

     


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    YES, the Alpina's are amazing, and they result from an  already very potent BMW chassis.


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    So I just got word from my BMW dealer that indeed BMW Canada will be importing the Alpina B7 xDrive SWB, production starting Sept 2010.

    It was fresh off the fax and I already had a deposit down for one, first one on the list in fact.

    They don't have pricing yet, I may or maybe not want it but at least I know there is one waiting for me if I do fact want one.


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    The new S63 AMG.


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    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    no awd.

    awd is pretty much a must for performance cars now with the elevated level of HP, the tires need all the help they can get to put the power down. Foul weather safety is also a concern.

    Believe me it's no fun driving those AMGs in rain or snow. My CLS55 can't even get out of my garage in the snow.

    One can possibly get away with only rwd in super dry climates, but it would still be stretch the traction control to the limit.


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    The major reason I decided against the C63 AMG I favored as a family car was the missing 4WD. I just can't take the chance during Bavarian winters, they can be very harsh and going skiing is another point to have 4WD over here.

    The C63 AMG with performance package is an amazing perfomer (practically Panamera Turbo performance from 0-200 kph) at a pretty reasonable price (even compared to my bargain X5 M) but without 4WD, this is not a car I want to move my family in during winter time.

    I'm going to miss the amazing C63 AMG exhaust sound though. Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    Just got pricing, $152,000CAD, and another $9,900 if I want Individual finishes.

    Man we Canadians really got shafted on pricing compared with the Americans, $122,875US, with exchange rate it swill be just under $130,000CAD.

    It's actually a bargain compared with the regular 7, if I spec a 750i xDrive to the same level as the Alpina, it's only $10,000 cheaper, so $100 for each additional HP, very good deal.

     

     


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    Yes for me, way better looking than a Panamera turbo, nearly as fast.

    Better looking/handling than AMG, just as fast,

    AWD & 21 inch wheels!

    Cost less than either above.


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    tso:

     Maserati Quattroporte could also be an option.

     

    SmileySmiley


    Re: New Alpina B7 - Yes or No ?

    Maserati Quattroporte = 5 seconds slower from 0-200 kph. Not acceptable for the same price tag. 


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW


     
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