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Alpina B5 Touring reviewed by Autocar
BIMMERPOST NEWS Alpina B5 Touring reviewed by Autocar Aside from the touring bodystyle, the B5 Touring is otherwise unchanged from the Alpina B5 Sedan. Which is to say, its a V8 Twin Turbo monster pushing out 500HP and capable of speeds upward of 300 km/h or (190MPH) and 0-60 in 4.8seconds. Not bad for a vehicle which can do double duty as family hauler and grocery getter. This vehicle also fills a unique niche, as there is no Touring version of the new M5, this will be the most powerful Touring available with a BMW badge at the moment. Here is what Autocar had to say about the B5 Touring Quote:
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Perfect for a quick trip to the market.
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and US won't get it right?
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06-29-2011, 09:03 AM | #4 |
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I would give my left nut for this car.
Hell, I'd love just a standard F11 in the US. And yes, i would have put my money where my mouth was. I almost purchased about 3 E61's but the N54 debacle scared me as I plan on owning the car until about 100k to 120k. |
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I just turned a 100k this week with my E61. Only one HPFP, that's it! Get 28-30mpg at 75mph on the freeway, love it. My wife's 135 has been equally as flawless, but only 20k so far. I guess I can chalk this up to good "Carma"
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06-29-2011, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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I'd love one of these as well. This is one of the few cars where I think the touring is better looking than the sedan.
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That Alpina is beautiful!
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Hmmmmm... Front kinda looks like...
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OMG! Back is SO hot!
Front needs blacked out grills or something, just looks a lil odd...
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I mean, certain US cars that are not on sale in Europe, get imported here as well.
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Indeed. I loathe the trend towards gaping-mouth front ends lately. "What up with that??". Would definitely have to graft the M5 front end on that thing...
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That's getting much less obvious with darker colors, see i.e.
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showpost...8&postcount=68
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He could probably get 2 F10s in the USA for what it would cost to buy a european F11 and import it.
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BUT what's the price????> £75800 basic
Mental money as in the UK these cars lose money like an open drain.
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Couldnt agree more
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