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      08-26-2017, 02:37 AM   #1
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2018 Alpina B5

2018 BMW Alpina B5 First Drive: Polished Performer - Car and Driver
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      08-26-2017, 08:37 AM   #2
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Thanks for the link.

I wish they would have used the M Sport body. I really like the updated simple digital dash. Lots of nice touches on the B5. Top Speed - 205 mph <- fuck that is fast.

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      08-27-2017, 09:33 AM   #3
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Thanks for the link.

I wish they would have used the M Sport body. I really like the updated simple digital dash. Lots of nice touches on the B5. Top Speed - 205 mph <- fuck that is fast.
That's not like Alpina to use M Sport lines. They favor looking more polished than fast.

But damn, those wheels continue to be hideous. At the same time, they're also a dead giveaway of Bx models.
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I agree, wish they had the M Performance front bumper. Even though they aren't my favorite wheels, I like them enough and you're right, they're 100% dead giveaway of Alpina brand. I have to say that I do not like the look of the seats. Probably good against stains, but man they look like neoprene seat cover designs. That being said, I'd drive this no hesitation.
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I am always amazed at how Alpina gets the performance mods so right, but the aesthetics so wrong.
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I have the same thoughts. respect the company and what it does but the styling has always turned me off their products. ideal world would like their engine/ suspension in a msport package. not keen on their wheels or alpina lettering /stripes that they put on.
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As I ride slowly on the donkey of time into middle age I'm actually starting to like the Alpina styling more. Although i would want it debadged with none of their stickers and would probably change the wheels eventually.
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You guys are crazy! M Sport package and other wheels would be sacrilege! Only Alpinas that would have needed the M-Sport packages IMO are the e46 and e60. Either way, I would choose this B5 over the M5 in a heartbeat
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