[SCOTT26]

Alpina won't sell the B3 and B5 in the USA because they are too close in proximity to the BMW M3 and M5.
Alpina offered the B6 in light of the M6 because the B7 ends production and Alpina would not have had a car available in the North American market.

[Ninong]

I like the new Alpina forged alloy wheels on the Edition 50 cars better than the standard cheapy-looking Alpina cast alloy wheels. They should offer the lighter, stronger forged alloy wheels on all their cars.

[raysspl]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Alpina won't sell the B3 and B5 in the USA because they are too close in proximity to the BMW M3 and M5.
Alpina offered the B6 in light of the M6 because the B7 ends production and Alpina would not have had a car available in the North American market.

Exactly. Though, even if that was the case, BMW SHOULD still do it. Even if it's close to the price you still see price cannibalization throughout the line-up anyways. 3 series costing more than 5, 5 costing more than 7, etc

[vladberca]

B5 Edition 50 looks stunning!
I would like to see it against M5 30 Years Edition

[noushy]

I absolutely love my B7, Alpina blue in color over platinum and black merino. My lease is coming to an end on the M6 and I doubt I want another one or buy this one out. I am giving serious consideration to a B6 GC, only because it is available with 600hp and AWD. My other choices are the Panamera Turbo, Audi RS7. As for the wheels they really grow on you and look fantastic on the B7. I can post a pic later but someone already did on a black one.

Noushy

[matowi]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Alpina won't sell the B3 and B5 in the USA because they are too close in proximity to the BMW M3 and M5.
Alpina offered the B6 in light of the M6 because the B7 ends production and Alpina would not have had a car available in the North American market.

I'm not sure, I buy this argument. It wouldn't make sense for them to sell these cars in Europe too, where the "proper" M-cars are on offer as well, would it...

Must be a different reason.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by matowi

Must be a different reason.

I'm going to guess it's because the US is BMWs biggest market for M cars, and they don't want to risk losing sales of M cars to Alpina in its biggest M car market. They need to recoup their investment, and they get most of it back with US sales.

Just a guess, I could be wrong.

[matowi]

Might be.

Then, they could play with the prices a bit to make the two car families less competitive (alpina more expensive than the M cars)?

And since alpina is meant for a different market segment than the M cars - some like their fast machines to be less shouty, and some others like the 4 wheel drive (think Canada) - there might be enough room for both car families to capture their markets (and actually allow BMW to sell higher number of cars).

Just speculating.

[zm5]

can someone tell me exactly what polish they use to get that Bimmers that glossy id love to know

[GB-335xiCoupe]

The lights in that showroom make those cars' beautiful finishes look TERRIBLE.
UGH - gives me a headache.
They should really consider using indirect lighting.

Other than that, those cars look fantastic! Wouldn't mind having the green one in my garage.

[windtendo]

Anyone notice the co-branded Alpina/Akrapovic exhaust?? I'm liking that

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by windtendo

Anyone notice the co-branded Alpina/Akrapovic exhaust?? I'm liking that

Alpina has been offering Akrapovic exhausts for (two ?)years now. I remember seeing it two or four years ago at Frankfurt(IAA) show. Alpina also lets you select various exhaust tip options.


Dackel

[Lmw160]

Originally Posted by ChrisMT79

It takes time. Trust me, I absolutely despised the wheels for years. Eventually, it makes sense. One of my must haves on the bucket list. I can not express how much I love Alpina's.
My M was able to take a few selfies with a B7 recently...

Exactly, it's an acquired taste. I love the wheels but can't help wondering how long it takes to clean them!