[{"id": 1354058, "authorName": "ChoonHound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/choonhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When and how was it imported? Are the importation docs included?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484665629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354060, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 1990, "content": "$1,990 bid placed by hobbsm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484665704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354062, "authorName": "Chicanery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chicanery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks just right in the deep blue over those iconic Alpina wheels. Kinda miss the black Recaros with the green stripe on the inside, though (not sure if the B10 ever came with them, however).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484665821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354067, "authorName": "thisoldcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thisoldcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love that the boost knob allows the driver to turn it up to 11 (point 4).", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1484665958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354068, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "unless I'm mistaken, the picture after the CD changer shows the plumbing for the aux fuel tank which should be visible under the trunk carpet at the front of the trunk (closest to the rear seat). Alpina moved from fabricated aluminum tanks as on E21/24/28/30 to a very slick plastic tank for E34s. this should also have the larger non-US 90L fuel tank (vs 81L).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484665963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354072, "authorName": "Thud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car gets me right in the plums. Given the choice of any car on the planet, I'd probably take this. Is that wrong?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1484666264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354077, "authorName": "carfixer24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfixer24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am aroused by this *checks bank account* nevermind :(", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1484666399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354082, "authorName": "Dashdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dashdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow- knockout photographs!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484666618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354083, "authorName": "Nurburgringer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nurburgringer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "amazingly cool that it's got memory seats for a 1990 model, but a useless feature since I'd never let anyone but me drive this car.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1484666638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354098, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by henryr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484667350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354099, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would I ever want to turn the boost down?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1484667411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354101, "authorName": "mb001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb001/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by mb001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484667508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354105, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is delicious", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484667583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354106, "authorName": "Stan_the_Man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stan_the_man/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by Stan the Man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484667635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354107, "authorName": "express_wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/express_wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, but if it's an Alpina, it better have the cool black/blue/green stripe interior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484667695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354109, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cloth Recaros would have been icing on the cake", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484667731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354119, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like it needs a detail ...... (at least clean in before listing for sale ?)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484668085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354125, "authorName": "Morovasa13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morovasa13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another example of how the 90's cars were ahead of their time!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484668281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354158, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who know more than me, which is everyone- does this engine have sequential turbos, or do they operate in parallel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484669983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354172, "authorName": "Rathertakearide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rathertakearide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the beautiful places in the Bay Area and the seller chooses a mud hole, next to a salt pit, under power lines. . .", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1484670765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354180, "authorName": "SSM_001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssm_001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never been a fan of the Alpina treatment from a visual standpoint. I would take the straight M5 version of the E34 all day long however.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484671306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354182, "authorName": "wobblywheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wobblywheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see a lot of situations on BaT where the car is in one location but the current title is from a different state, is this when the seller is a dealer like this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484671311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354191, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honestly, you had me at LADEDRUCK.\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1484671953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354195, "authorName": "k84jkee73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k84jkee73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wobblywheels In this case the car is grey market and would not pass smog easily, so the dealer/importer/whoever registered it in another state.\n\nAny gas powered car 1974 and later has to get smog in cali to be registered/titled. This would be flagged at the station as not being a US vehicle or a cali compliant engine. Bummer, but the facts. There a lots of ways around it but, most as you have seen just register in a another state.\n\nIve got a grey market diesel in cali, it was easier to register due to not having to smog.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1484672251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354208, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wobblywheels:\n\nlots of reasons for title/registration to be disconnected from a car's location :\n\n1) car registered in vacation home/second home, seller in other location.\n2) car registered in Montana due to not wanting to register due to taxes and/or inability to register due to emissions in California.\n3) rules in selling dealer's state do not require they take transfer the title to their name, so title remains in name/state of prior owner.\n4) vehicle on consignment to dealer in a state which differs from the owner.\n5) vehicle recently imported from overseas but cannot for whatever reason be registered in the state it is being sold in.\n\n\n5) is what applies here - getting an Alpina such as this emissions legal in California would require ~$10k of CARB/BAR certification work, which is not something an importing to sell dealer would do, unless they had a customer with cash in hand in California waiting to buy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484672699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354205, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wobblywheels : because it's not smog-compliant, the CA dealer who imported it can't get it registered in CA. So he bought a title from a state that doesn't require residency. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, as long as he's upfront about it. As it stands, without certifying it for CA emissions he can't legally sell it to a private party in CA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484672883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354226, "authorName": "kingpM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingpm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK is it really about 10K to get it CARB/BAR? I got that done for my e30 after putting a S50 motor in it and it was under $2K. Does this require much more work to get it CA ready? thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484673741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354230, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The graphics detract from an otherwise impressive car. Did Alpina take advantage of a sale at Pep Boys?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484673852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354239, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needwheels: I'd almost want to flag that as non constructive. The distinctive pin striping is part and parcel of the Alpina package. You're welcome to remove it when you buy the car, but I suppose you could convert everything back to stock also- what's the point? I'd figure the point of paying the substantial Alpina tax is to have a car that looks like an Alpina, which means fat turbine-spoke wheels and intricate striping.", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1484674164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354242, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kingpM3 :\n\nI don't have direct experience, but I don't believe the E30 w/S50 is a good comparison. I suspect that your E30 retained some level of CA-compliant emissions equipment, which was then evaluated as part of the CARB/BAR referee process. So you were able to show that the swapped car met emissions which applied to the original S50 (which is the right route to go, avoiding OBD-II-ness of the S52 of course) and therefore was compliant with the CARB requirements.\n\nThis is turbo'ed M30 which wasn't ever sold with any sort of US compliant emissions. this car does have a catalyst & O2 sensor (noted on the first page of the german documents in the gallery) so it may not be _that_ difficult, but it is not trivial. my assumption is that the dyno testing would be much more involved for an drivetrain which was never sold in the US, having no baseline - effectively you'd have to run the appropriate drive cycle to produce a baseline emissions level which would then have to be judged to be \"good enough\" (or not) to become what the car would be measured against for subsequent smogging. I believe there are a few CARB-legal E34 Alpina turbos already on the road, so there may already be a baseline against which this car would be judged and you might not have as much cost to do it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1484674266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354270, "authorName": "jheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alpina wheels are some of the most gorgeous of all time.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1484675554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354305, "authorName": "DeaninCanuckistan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deanincanuckistan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty. There have been a couple of these for sale not long ago for big money (one in BC was lovely). The leather is a bit of a letdown (the Alpina cloth seats look so much better), but this has got to be one of the all-time greats especially with those Alpina wheels and the stripe package.\n\nI really need to win the lottery so I can bid more around here...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484677473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354327, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I does cost you an arm and a leg. There is a guy out here in Calif. that has the same issue I have with a Canadian bought car. Its an 88 M5 like mine. He is now just selling the car. It would cost him over 6k to get it reg. He has been trying for at least 6 months and has finally given up. I am not even going to try to reg. mine here. I am moving out of state next year so I will just reg. the car there.\n\nVince", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484678072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354350, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a beauty. Not usually a fan of the E34 style nor spoilers on 4 door sedans, but this car is exception. Adjustable boost very cool feature I wasn't aware of. Everyone in thread talking CA -- would registering this car in any other state be straightforward?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484679395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354432, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BlueBimmers: you're missing out on the E34 :)\n\nI would imagine it is easier in most any other state. This is still a Bosch Motronic controlled, EFI engine, with catalysts. We have pretty strict emissions here in AZ. But there's no automatic \"it's not on the list of cars allowed, so FAIL\"... They inspect the equipment (cats and evap canister, in this case) then test it on a dyno to the standards of a 1990 BMW. \n\nI'm not stating authoritatively that it WILL pass, I just don't see why it won't. I had a Euro Benz 280SE that did fine. cats, check. Evap canister, check. Run dyno, numbers OK. Test passed. That car had much more rudimentary setup (CIS, frequency valve) for mixture control than this AFM based Motronic. \n\nSo no, anywhere else on earth where old cars can get registered (I guess not China) you probably wouldn't have the BS song and dance of CA regs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484682158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354607, "authorName": "Carbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good one to own! German sourced, stock and without the slush box! High miles might keep the bidding reasonable! Thinking about it myself, as I loved these things back in the day.\n\nWeird thing... saw an Alpina badged X5 today, hmmmm.. sad state of affairs!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484685226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354774, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am used to Alpina's signature stitching on the seats, this one seems to have stock BMW ones.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484687214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1354855, "authorName": "Stirling7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirling7/", "bidAmount": 12345, "content": "$12,345 bid placed by Stirling7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484687699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354929, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 12595, "content": "$12,595 bid placed by xilly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484688772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354936, "authorName": "Stirling7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirling7/", "bidAmount": 13210, "content": "$13,210 bid placed by Stirling7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484688842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354938, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 13460, "content": "$13,460 bid placed by xilly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484688856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354939, "authorName": "Stirling7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirling7/", "bidAmount": 13999, "content": "$13,999 bid placed by Stirling7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484688871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1354943, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by xilly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484688946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1355006, "authorName": "4dsc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4dsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooo thats really too bad on the lack of Alpina seats. If you're getting one, why wouldn't you go all the way? The exterior stripes seem to be a very polarizing subject and I get that but I don't know how anyone could look at the Alpina seats and not think they look fantastic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484690650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355148, "authorName": "JJMclure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmclure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always lusted after one of these.\r\n\r\nAs Ferris says: It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484696831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355168, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44 your point is well taken", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484697956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355203, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jj Mclure: you aren't kidding. The want is STRONG here. Like, I'm going to the bank...\n\nWith a Mossberg and a ski mask :)\n\nI'm the biggest E34 fan around here. I'd commit larceny to own a B10 Biturbo...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484699626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355206, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That boost knob and i suddenly have the Knight Rider theme in my head....\n\nSince I used to have the same generation 540, a question: do these suffer from the same seat twist and known impeller fails of the E34?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484699709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355214, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fixed the seat twist in my 1995 540i, for free, this weekend. I'm gonna say yes, since this car has the same seats mine does. Again, fixable for free. Like, I'll fix anyone's for a case of beer, or in this case, a ride in the Alpina. (Not kidding. Free seat untwisting offered in exchange for Alpina rides. It's easy!)\nWhat impeller issue are you talking about?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1484699965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355233, "authorName": "racerock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484700908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355249, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If memory serves, the pumps for these had plastic impellers that would crack. in any event it was a known fail on at least the water pumps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484701576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355290, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding emissions: I'd register the car historic...it works in Az.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484703184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355373, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the world needs is less hate and more Ladedruck.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1484708201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355374, "authorName": "Judd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could certainly be wrong, but I thought the plastic impeller water pumps came after these. I had a pair of garden variety E34s with the M30, both had lots of miles, and neither had water pump issues. The radiators did have plastic tanks and I did need to change one out because it was leaking, but that was no big deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484708344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355449, "authorName": "Dashdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dashdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rathertakearide:\nWhat do you want, a pretty shot by the beach or something? It's a dark and mysterious car- it doesn't hang out in pretty places. Give the photographer credit- he got it just right with this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484711968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355489, "authorName": "LagunaSecaNeighbor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunasecaneighbor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the want is strong with this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484714910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355546, "authorName": "K_Brady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k_brady/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope Alpina's in this condition are still on the market in about 5-10 years from now when I can afford one as a second car. This would be a highway warrior. I'd drive it when ever I take long trips. \n\nSay what you want, I can't wait for the day I own a classic Alpina.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1484720619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355579, "authorName": "Cut_You_Off", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cut_you_off/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like Coyote Hills Regional Park, just in my backyard. Stands out but haven't seen this one around town", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484729390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355599, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller\nWith 94 000 miles, I absolutely want undercarriage pictures....This would help the bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484740480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355603, "authorName": "mdcook", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcook/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by mdcook", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484740739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1355614, "authorName": "BobK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm an Alpina fan, but the claim of fastest sedan in the world at the time raised an eyebrow and had me googling AMC Hammer. The numbers are ultra close but to my surprise the Bovensiepen Bimmer from Buchloe bests the Hammer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484744828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355617, "authorName": "Architectdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architectdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow probably the best BMW Ive seen on this site!!!! If it were in white I'd go in hawk to attempt to buy this!!! Love it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484745494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355632, "authorName": "GutenLevent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gutenlevent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We currently have #301 at the shop, sorting some very minor things... If you get a chance drive the biturbo, the comfort and speed is mind boggling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1484746449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355657, "authorName": "Avalich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avalich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When it comes to fastest sedan in 1990. What about the Lotus Carlton ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484747525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355674, "authorName": "markwg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markwg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Avalich - 291kph for the B10, 285 for the Lotus, in reality, very little in it. Lotus got all the hard press though...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484748268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355676, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have actually met Andy Bovensiepen [S] at Monterrey car show. He had a Factory Refurbished model just like this at show this year. It was MAGNIFICENT ! This car has unlimited ownership Happiness Potential ! Expect to spend more, and get MORE ! sackboy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484748311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355702, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice, and fast even compared to today's standards. Power could easily be increased with some upgraded components.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484749299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355738, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by xilly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484750975, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1355739, "authorName": "frankm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally would have chosen another location to take photos of the special car, but after a couple of shots you are not looking at the mud holes or wires over head anyway just the E34 lines. Since the car started as a new 535i it would be easy enough to leave the factory interior, but the Alpina stripes and burl wood of the full treatment really make the look in my opinion. Most came with cloth seats but black leather (with stripes) was an option.\n\nA little know feature of these cars is the fuel octane switch under the hood just in case you suddenly feel the need for a run to your local Sunoco for some 100 - it can adapt. Still a rare car on these shores - by my count this make six - as they originally only shipped them to Europe and Japan (and yes the Japanese cars are left hand drive).\n\nI happen to have number 076 in my garage, and everytime one of these sells on BAT I get a run of calls from dealers wanting to buy mine. I recently took her out to a BMW event at the Hyatt Recency in Sarasota last weekend and was suprized to see Jay Leno and entourage check in as he was playing the venu next door that same night.\n\nThe build sheet from Alpina will actually have both VIN numbers on it, the original one from BMW and the Alpina one which will end in the last four digits found on the brass badge inside the car. The BMW number has been removed from the car and replaced by a sticker under the hood.\n\nAs to the questions of whether or not the car could easly be modified to increase its already ample power - yes of course - but drive it first. I had an E34 Dinan Stage 3 M5 as well and I much prefer this car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1484751004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355802, "authorName": "emac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a wonderful car. I have owned a lot of BMW's and the e34 chassis was the best overall driver. Very well put together, ergonomic, and solid. Twin turbos must add a lot to the experience. Makes me wish I wasn't building a swimming pool!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484753272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355896, "authorName": "Avalich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avalich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@markwg. I'm really quite surprised at the similarities between this BM and the Lotus, the straight six with twin T25s and the bodywork, in particular the rear spoiler I suppose the surprise bit is really down to the fact that I'm not really a BMW person and have not compared. Beautiful car though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484756739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355912, "authorName": "123zorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/123zorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I personally prefer the E28 chassis and looks, the B10 bi-turbo has always been on my top 10 list of cars to own. The massive motor and Getrag 290 tranny was a wonder. The more rational interior is certainly a selling point to me vs the garish Alpina interiors of the era (some like the Alpina interior treatment, to me it looks like a rice racer got hold of the car, yes I know sacrilege for Alpina buffs). I don't know if the steering was different on the Alpina's but the E34 to me has always been a bit wooden in that department when compared to the earlier BMW models.\n\nThe huge worry that I have on this car is the engine and maintenance. One of the pictures included showed the engine bay from the passenger side perspective. The overhead shot looks quite different, which is somewhat weird, almost as if someone did a quick detail on the bay. But overall the pic of the engine bay from the passenger side looks a bit ratty. My 300K mile E34 535i has a better engine bay with no detailing in its life. This combined with new turbos at under 100K (my last 2 turbo cars were still running strong with original turbos at over 200K and 300K respectively), makes me a bit leery of the engine condition and maintenance regimen. A correct motor rebuild on such a beast would be a pretty penny. No underside shots are also concerning. Side shots also make me wonder a bit about the bottom edges of the doors, these do rust quite regularly and the photos do actually show a real possibility of this rust being present. Bottom edge shots of each door, interior and exterior would be needed to dispel this concern. A nice shot of the seam between the front doors and the fender along the rockers would be good to have as well.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1484757361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1355952, "authorName": "racerock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MMMM: \"Regarding emissions: I\u2019d register the car historic\u2026it works in Az\"\n\n- Depends on the state and often where in the state.\n- There have been so many boneheads using \"Historic\" tags to get around inspection and insurance around here that the State recently revised the laws.\n- Result is that the non-car folks are starting to ruin the intent of licensing a vehicle \"Historic\" and \"Street Rod\" for hobbyists like us", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484758750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1356847, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll never like the stripes, but love everything else.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484781024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1356965, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alexey_manx\n\nThis is NOT the place to advertise your car. Put it on BAT instead of advertising here if you want to sell it...BTW, your Alpina B10 No 171 for sale in Ontario, Canada has the underboby fully rusted from sitting too many years in the humid climate of England...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484787927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1356978, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 16010, "content": "$16,010 bid placed by nkochary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484789231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1357159, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 16260, "content": "$16,260 bid placed by xilly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484798072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1357293, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to the Alpina archive, this car was located in Austria as of April 2016. If driven in winter can we, as previously asked twice, get pictures of the underbody to eliminate any rust issues?\nhttp://www.alpina-archive.com/?p=17154&nmt=B10-BiTurbo-170", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484828620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1357474, "authorName": "Stirling7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirling7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the Ladedruck LED lit up? Can the seller tell us if the light flashes, stays solid, or goes off when the car is running? My understanding is that it should be off. Perhaps another B10 BT owner could weigh in on this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484839728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1358416, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video of the car has been added by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484868324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1358635, "authorName": "123zorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/123zorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmm, fairly cursory video. Guess it shows that most panels look straight and the paint may be decent. Other than that it does nothing to address concerns raised here. Hi res underbody pics, lower cladding pics, door bottom pics, and some more info on maintenance, particularly the engine are well warranted. Low res video does not much...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1484880825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1359021, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why doesn't seller respond to requests here for underbody and undercarriage photos? I'll add my request to those previous ones.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484924943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1359627, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've just added photos from the seller of the undercarriage as well as some additional detail shots.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484946321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1359636, "authorName": "K_Brady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k_brady/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*price goes through the roof* \n\nAlways wondered why cars from this era up until the early 2000's had headliner sagging problems. Was it the adhesive manufactures used?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484946465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1360270, "authorName": "kwoodwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwoodwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully you guys will give the seller some slack now that he's added pictures of the under carriage. \n\nPeople need to understand on this site that not everyone has immediate access to a lift.....but they still have a regular job and a regular life that requires attention. Give the man a bit of time....\n\nGood luck with the sale of a beautiful car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1485013638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1360413, "authorName": "Defender405", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defender405/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ K_Brady\nYes, I was told by an auto upholsterer who sounded like he knew the problem well that the glue from the late 70's up until about 1995 is most of the problem with sagging headliners. The older stuff wouldn't pass either EPA or consumer safety standards, can't remember which, and the stuff they use now obviously wasn't developed yet. The heat kills the adhesives, and it gets very hot on the topside of a headliner, and they become unstuck and sag. From what he told me GM had the absolute worst stuff, you almost never find a GM car from the 1980's or early 90's with an original equipment tight headliner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485026162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1360584, "authorName": "alexey_manx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexey_manx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@montreal you don't know what you're talking about", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485046385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1360797, "authorName": "ecv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few words from the seller on mechanical condition and rust would go a long way. From what I can tell based on the photos the last maintenance and oil change were a while ago and maybe (?) there is some rust on one of the doors - I cannot tell for sure. I love this car and want to bid - help me get there . . . or conclude that it is better for someone else.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485099858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1360820, "authorName": "munich3415", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/munich3415/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would be nice to know when last hydraulic flush and coolant flush were performed-2009?\nI see no text describing engine condition? ever had a valve job? any smoke on deceleration?\na photo through the oil filler would be very helpful\nreceipt from july 21, 2009 shows only one turbo not two?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485103587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361000, "authorName": "kingpM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingpm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys, saw this car today as I am local. Been raining a lot here lately so the car was not very clean but the paint appears to be good. Front bumper and under that bumper was most likely painted but well done .... Interior needs a deep cleaning as everything is leather wrapped. Engine sounded good. Owner seemed honest about everything and pointed out the paint imperfections to me which pics show. Headliner is definitely sagged. Drivers door jamb looks like it was touched up (maybe from keys getting locked in) but didn't look like it was due to a big accident (only upper right). Engine sounded healthy. He actually has 2 of these cars so it was a treat to see both (considering how limited this car is)... this one was actually cleaner than the other one (body).", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1485124056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361078, "authorName": "Stirling7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirling7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kingpM3 thanks for the review of this car. Did you happen to notice if the Ladedruck LED was on when running, and if it was flashing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485133641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361081, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwoodwo This seller is a dealer so I guess he has an easy access to a lift,,,But you are right, I appreciate the underbody pictures . IMHO, they will greatly help the seller because everything under looks sharp for the mileage. I think sellers on BAT should always include pictures of underside with all the regular pictures when submitting a car for auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485133960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361082, "authorName": "ecv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "kingpM3 - I add my thanks for checking out the car. Any rust to speak of or mention of mechanical issues that likely need attention? Last maintenance and oil change appear to be a while ago based on the records in the photos. I appreciate any input. The seller has been absent from the discussion, which is dampening my enthusiasm - I do love the car though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485134224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361100, "authorName": "frankm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sterling7 - The Turbo Boost LED is on all the time when the ignition is on. it does not flash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485135656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361101, "authorName": "Stirling7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirling7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@frankm thanks for this. It would seem there could be a problem then. Do we know what max boost the dash gauge is indicating?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485135916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361104, "authorName": "Ninja (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ninja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stirling7 the light is off while driving we took the picture just to show that it's working, boost is up to 1.8 if I can remember thank you", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1485136178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361148, "authorName": "Jayboy67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayboy67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody notice oil pressure, 1.4 bars at normal operating temp 87c. Seem a little low. Stock M30 engines have a known issue with the cam oiler banjo bolt on #1 working loose, losing oil pressure and flattening the cam lobe. It is fixable if discovered early. Do not know if alpina addressed this issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485141810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361175, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jayboy67 You are right . Indicated oil pressure reading I have seen on another B10 BiTurbo at idle is 3.1 Bar at 37 C oil temp.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485146569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361228, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jayboy67 You have to consider the oil pressure is always higher when the oil is cold so maybe the oil pressure displayed here is normal since the reading in this car is at 87C oil temp ...As I said previously, the reading I saw on another B10 BiTurbo was at 37C oil temp. Any experts on that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485174702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361311, "authorName": "kingpM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingpm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ecv I didn't see any rust when I looked at it...even as i peeked underneath. Mechanically the car seemed to sound good but I couldn't drive it as it is a pretty packed dealership and it would take a lot of car movement to get it out. He did show me some videos of his contact in Austria driving it around Austria and to Germany. Then him driving it in SoCal. Display that showed boost, etc was working as well. Sorry I didn't notice the boost light (blinking or not) but that should be an easy video to load?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485184065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1361399, "authorName": "skendler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skendler/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by skendler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485189797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1361474, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Radios got installed in cars by OEMs to cut down on customers complaining about mystery noises. Likewise, the oil pressure gauges went away because it's so easy to claim it's broken because it doesn't match what you \"think\" it should be. If you have a customer that has two of the same model, he has evidence that whichever of the two has lower pressure... Must be broken. Never mind that it's above the min. Spec, it's less than the other car. Easier to delete the gauge than carry out this discussion every day. As for this one, 3+ bar oil pressure at HOT idle isn't something you're going to get. COLD oil , sure. There is a big difference, as anyone who has ever driven a Mercedes with undamped mechanical oil pressure gauge can tell you. My rule of thumb is 10 psi per 1000 rpm, which is to say, if you are over 1bar at hot idle, you are comfortably within range.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1485194368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1362550, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485215990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1362668, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is so cool. I'm actually going to see the biturbo at Guten tomorrow, for the second time! I love my E34 M5, and wouldn't sell if for anything but these biturbos are freaking the coolest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485223806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1362734, "authorName": "ecv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecv/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by ecv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485228283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1362748, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 20010, "content": "$20,010 bid placed by nkochary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485229197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1362891, "authorName": "Phillip_Shaffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillip_shaffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Car !!!!!!!!!!!!! 3000 rpm this car will shock you !!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485263934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1362917, "authorName": "DALLASRIDER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dallasrider/", "bidAmount": 20260, "content": "$20,260 bid placed by DALLASRIDER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485265333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1362919, "authorName": "frankm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Phillip Shaffer - at highway speeds - in fifth gear without down shifting - step on the gas and it will blow your hair back. The first time I did it passing another car at speed on the highway I think all I could saw was whoa... I owned a Dinan stage 3 E34 M5 at the time too and \"Shocked\" is a good word to describe the surprize. It has all the handling and breaking of the M5 but somehow it's delivery is different - lighter and nimblier feeling and very quick.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1485265409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1362950, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this Alpina should do about $33g or more. Will be fun to watch this beauty today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485266461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363022, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485270283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363118, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm...this or the Maserati Bi-Turbo that Vladimir seems to really want.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485274322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363134, "authorName": "bondavi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondavi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No California BAR sticker nor compliance, hence dealer plates?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485275143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363262, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by superjmutt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485279997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363350, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller is stated to be a dealer, and I don't see anyone making claims of BAR compliance. I'd guess you should plan to buy plates from some other jurisdiction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1485283626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363356, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485284041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363415, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bit long in the tooth but its a BMW so engine is probably in great shape. Seems low to me given uniqueness - perhaps will be some spirited bidding near the end to avoid the DNS. \n\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485286281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363420, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by superjmutt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485286384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363462, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485287477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363485, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last one sold for like $75k IIRC. This should be interesting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485287814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363487, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by pcarenthuz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485287842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363494, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by superjmutt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485287925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363496, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bids should start flying about................. now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485287935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363499, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$77k, but others have been all over the map.\n\nhttp://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-bmw-alpina-b10-b34-bi-turbo/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485287950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363500, "authorName": "soniccrhyme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soniccrhyme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zuggerat - I couldn't agree more. I'd never sell mine either. But if the E34 M5 is Ronin, this B10 is Prince. \r\n\r\nI think I helped inspire my dad to upgrade from a long line of Acuras to the F02 B7, which is a hyper spacebarge. Anyways, for Christmas I got him Alpina's 50th Anniversary Reference Book. Here's an excerpt on the B10:\r\n\r\n\"Alpina blue glistens more vibrantly than navy blue. The two Garretts underneath the bonnet glow red hot, while the B10 Bi-Turbo hisses in a spectacle of never-ending thrust. The DAX plays the accompanying tune, as the economy keeps growing indefinitely. Alpina's ambitions are growing with it. Yesterday, a turbo was good enough; today, it takes two of them, which adds up to: 360 horses - with a catalytic converter of course - and an outrageous torque figure of 520 Nm Speed also increases at a delirious rate - two hundred and ninety one [kph]! Alpina yet again produces the fastest saloon in the world. He who drives it is left in no doubt, 'There is no better way to fly.'\"\r\n\r\nGLWTA!\r\n\r\n\\\\/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485287952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363502, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485287965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363504, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by pcarenthuz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363505, "authorName": "NiceRumble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicerumble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was close", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485288086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363506, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quiet day?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363508, "authorName": "au94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/au94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aaaaand we keep going!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363511, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363512, "authorName": "Luis17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car bruh!!\nWatch the price keep going\u261d\u261d\u261d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363513, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I watch these auctions and think, whats an extra $2000 to get the car your dreaming of? Go for the win!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363515, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by superjmutt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363522, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363524, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly a bargain at current bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363525, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stop that!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363526, "authorName": "NiceRumble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicerumble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do we always want just one more car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363531, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nicerumble, it's a sickness", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485288355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363532, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "n+1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363533, "authorName": "Luis17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not even close!\nPut up some real bids or this is going on for a long time..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485288369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363536, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seriously shocked this isn't going higher... car is worth over $45k and this is in usa now!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363537, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 27888, "content": "$27,888 bid placed by ducati168", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363538, "authorName": "Danl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not just one more - it's ALL OF THEM.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363539, "authorName": "agorka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agorka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this could go back and forth until about 4:30, that'd be swell. Cheap entertainment...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363541, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$32k ... bid now and get a bargain!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363544, "authorName": "BoostBrothersGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostbrothersgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "make it 5 @agorka", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363546, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 28535, "content": "$28,535 bid placed by BionicPhil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363547, "authorName": "mikequig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikequig/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by mikequig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363549, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've got all new players here, folks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363551, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeez where were you guys when boulder1 and I were duking it out early?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363552, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363553, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(i don't know the seller... but have owned alpina s.... this car is one of the 3 most important modern era alpina s made !)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363554, "authorName": "NiceRumble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicerumble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm on Autotrader just about everyday. it is an addiction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363556, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 30535, "content": "$30,535 bid placed by BionicPhil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363555, "authorName": "Bimmerhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Screaming bargain compared to those on mobile.de", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363558, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There it is.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1485288524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363560, "authorName": "Luis17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jabs on the 11th hour ???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363564, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363565, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep em coming so I don't feel bad about not bidding ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363566, "authorName": "eberns7637", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eberns7637/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what are the other 2 most important ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363567, "authorName": "WheelerDlr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelerdlr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So tempted to bid right now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363570, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These should run at 0330 EST", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363575, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great one here... munch munch munch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363583, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by BionicPhil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363593, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is just something special about these cars from Buchloe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363594, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't want this car.......haha just kidding", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363598, "authorName": "Luis17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's one close to me asking 80k ugh....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363599, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwillinger Yes I do. I had the turbo E34, the LSx 427 E39 touring and now have the supercharged S62 E38", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363601, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone needs to bid $3k over current to end this", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363588, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RVAE34 - Do you go to Cars & Coffee Richmond?\n\nNever mind. I just realized who you are.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363595, "authorName": "Bimmerhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a bargain compared to the units on mobile.de", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363604, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car will likely hit close to $50k IMO. Anything less is a bargain.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485288739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363608, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no more plastic cutlery. SWORDS!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1485288758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363607, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363612, "authorName": "Luis17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say 60+", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363613, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maxwell: But will somebody bring a gun to this fight?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1485288808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363615, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Except in your fruity beverage. Plastic swords are fine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485288821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363617, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All I've got is a spork.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1485288846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363619, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwillinger, they can be deadly there...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363620, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by BionicPhil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363623, "authorName": "Danl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon!! you guys are cutting into my Healey watchin time!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363627, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bionicphil loves these +$250 bids", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363628, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1363629, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what is there ... i think only 2 of these in this country ?... the federalizations process costs $12k alone.... ask me how i know!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1485288920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363634, "authorName": "agorka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agorka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alpinadvl How do you know?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1485288938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363637, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alpinadvl how do you know?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363639, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOW DO YOU KNOW", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485288953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363642, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "His username kind of gives it away :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363643, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alpinadvl ......uh huh sureeee ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363640, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(i will write after bidding ends... but i don't own this kind of car)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363648, "authorName": "t44tq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t44tq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Federalization is irrelevant on a 1990 car right now- DOT/EPA exempt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485288991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363649, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After 25 years there shouldn't be much federalization however, correct?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485288993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363652, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was offered one of these at $45k and figured to watch this one first. Wow! Getting real now!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363654, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "may be outta gas. mileage...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363655, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/24/17 at $33,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289027, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1363656, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363657, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys are correct. But prior, there were a few imported. Greg (can't recall last name) got the first. I met a woman who owns one but she is also a Canadian citizen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363665, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!! Cannot believe this didn't go higher. Hope someone negotiates a sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363667, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tough to price with such high miles. i'd say its worth more but not a ton. \ngood reserve seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363669, "authorName": "brian0473", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian0473/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have been a bidder had the car been outfitted with typical Alpina interior...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485289098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363678, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More lust than my heart can handle w/ this baby.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363679, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "didn't want to distract from bidding ... i own an alpina b12 5.7 coupe (in ferrari red) ;) .... prior to that i had an e34 alpina ... the handling is one of the most balanced of any car i have owned / currently own... and you are right , after 25 years ... federalization is different", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363683, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, seriously sexy car this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363684, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it is odd that this one didn't come with the alpina cloth but if it was indeed ordered with this interior, it would be even more rare.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485289184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363687, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I prefer this interior over cloth...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363689, "authorName": "t44tq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t44tq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did anyone notice that on the computer printout it says the car has Buffalo leather in anthracite, but the interior pictured looks like light grey to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363694, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cloth is period and goes well with the earlyish alpina look. shame it didn't sell. really nice car BAT brought out here for us to drool over.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363706, "authorName": "alpinadvl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinadvl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@t44tq ... if it was buffalo leather ... it is really hard to maintain ... dries out quicker\nand easier than \"normal\" leather and cracks easily... so would not be surprised if someone changed it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363713, "authorName": "APEX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car I always love watching these! Alpina fan and serial owner here and BAT newbie :) You could not touch something like this for the price here in Europe. Strictly bargain hunters today I guess? Any bidders care to share their reservations? The photos and general presentation does it no favours IMO though. As to the two other most significant modern Alpinas (as someone asked 'alpinadvl' I believe - an interesting question) would be the B6 3.5S & the 6liter B12 Coupe I'd say. What else? Then there's also the B8 E36 of course... Just pretty much all superb and special cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485289568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363731, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm having some sort of \"loser's remorse\" at the moment. hey boulder1 we should go get a whisky.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485289733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363733, "authorName": "Gergely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gergely/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only the early productions came with the Alpina cloth, all later model received the more expensive leather seats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1485289752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363769, "authorName": "JWMich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwmich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not the outcome I was expecting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485290133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363793, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone have an idea on the reserve? I was already past our agreed upon limit, but curious if it was close.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485290513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363797, "authorName": "Bimmerhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most of the Alpinas we see on here are in pretty nice condition. I have a B10 BiTurbo with some needs, specifically interior door panels, rear parcel shelf recover, and paint on the hood. Also missing the original radio and telephone. And its got higher kilometres (186,000) and it's in Canada. It does have nice Alpina cloth interior though. Would that be a suitable for BaT auction or do you guys prefer an already completely restored car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485290622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363801, "authorName": "t44tq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t44tq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I seriously doubt that anyone is going to change all of the leather to a different color unless you're doing a full interior swap. That looks like a Lotus White interior or a grey interior, definitely not anthracite.\n\nIf you owned this car new and had issues with the original leather, you would just fix whatever panels needed fixing, not swap the whole interior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485290702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363805, "authorName": "JWMich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwmich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bimmerhead - it would be suitable if you want to sell. Just don't be offended if bids don't come in the way you think they should.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485290839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363808, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerhead - the site is called \"Bring a Trailer\" after all. Being perfect, or even running, is not necessarily required!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485290901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363847, "authorName": "frankm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gergely - I own number 076 (an early car) and it has Alpina leather seats. I beleive it was an option. Most came with cloth however. This is the first one I have seen with the stock 535i interior however.\n\n@Alpinadvl - After 25 years old the US importing costs drops to a mere few hundred dollars for customs paperwork and less if you do it yourself. I agree with your assessment of how this car handles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485291534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1363990, "authorName": "kingpM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingpm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BionicPhil, he didn't disclose reserve when I visited but did make a reference to the one the sold here for well over $70K so I'll be surprised if reserve was under $50K (out of my range which is why I didn't bid).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485293480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364009, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll bet he's disappointed with the bidding if he had a reserve set at $50k. I'd bet he set it at about $40k tho'.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485293893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364041, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bimmerhead--I would encourage you to put your Alpina on BaT. As @BionicPhil said being perfect is not required. There are lots of 'project' vehicles that show up on BaT. What is important, and will bring the best bids, is to stay engaged throughout the auction week, take lots of pictures of the areas that need work, be transparent in terms of why areas weren't fixed/how they were damaged and have a repair history. Oh and did I mention have a thick skin...\n\nLooking forward to seeing your Alpina here if you decide to sell!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485294723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364052, "authorName": "ecv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@APEX Presentation and no seller response to mechanical questions kept me away. Not willing to take the blind leap.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485295063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364096, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KingpM3 Thanks for the insight. That was well beyond my budget. I tend to be an \"opportunistic\" buyer, and perhaps this just wasn't the right opportunity.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485296908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364339, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A common as dirt E30 M3 can fetch a fortune and this stalls at 30. Even a salvage title M3 with 200k miles. Just crazy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485311465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364481, "authorName": "Gergely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gergely/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@frankm you're right. I know it's not the most important topic here, but let's put it right. I wasn't exact: first productions came with black textile Alpina cloth as standard and the leather seats were optional. On later models only leather seats were available in different colors, styles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485325796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364506, "authorName": "George", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In an auction where \"reserve not met\", feels just like when you play roulette and bet on black, and after the ball lands on red you tell the casino, \"that didn't count because its not the result that i was looking for\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485332053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364606, "authorName": "APEX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ecv Thx. What I thought might be issues for some, I would probably feel the same. I'd also want to look for rust around the bulkhead and front chassis legs, as well as the engine compartment & firewall areas - none of which seems to be pictured. Looking good elsewhere though, doors and what can be seen of the underside etc. - so am not saying it'd necessarily have any issues elsewhere. Then there's also the non-original fitted interior; while true that Buffalo leather dries and wears if not kept, it was an expensive and rare option which you don't see on many B10's at all and would be nice to have retained. I notice the type of steering wheel fitted which to my very limited knowledge is also not original to this vintage E34 Alpina (I believe it was introduced for the E36, if someone knows?). All in all still an awesome and quite sound looking car IMO that should bring much higher bids. Great colour as well, and the mileage is certainly not bad for an early E34 when compared to what's usually on the market over here. Turbo's having been replaced is also good, and standard fare maintenance wise on these AFAIK. Plus it's already in the US. So better luck next time to seller and potential buyers! IMO a proper detailing and some attention to minor things would go some ways. As for the photos; for a sales ad not optimal sitting there in the mud :-) for most people I'd guess. For a magazine feature or the like much better but of course a matter of taste. In general E34's are very underrated currently compared to e28's and E30's of similar significance (M's Alpina, Hartge, Schnitzers etc). Again just awesome cars, but I am biased though... To a point someone raised earlier; 'Bi-turbos' in general is sequential in operation as opposed to spinning together as 'twin turbos' right? @ Alpinadvl (and/or others) as someone also asked earlier in the thread; what are then, the other most significant modern Alpina's in your opinion?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1485352123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1364609, "authorName": "APEX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alpinadvl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1485352256, "type": "comment"}]