Just Bought a New Car

[marksg]

After much deliberating, and the decision to keep the 330 s/c, I've just bought a Z4 Alpina Roadster S Lux - 2005 with 15,000 miles. Bought the car from Sytner's - they're sorting out a few things for me before I collect it next week. It's just been serviced, and the deal includes 4 new tyres. Other than a couple of stone chips, the car is immaculate.

Fantastic experience to drive - having recently tried a Z4M roadster, I couldn't honestly tell a lot of difference in terms of acceleration, although the Alpina runs out of revs well before the M car. What you particularly notice with both these cars is lack of weight - the Alpina weighs around 1,320kg which makes an enormous difference in how lively it feels compared to the 330, even with the supercharger. Sounds awesome, and has a lovely gearbox which I found easier to use than the Z4M. Steering wheel not as tactile - although criticed in the press the Z4M steering wheel is the best I've ever used.

I know that metallic black will be hard work, but it looks so good, especially with the red leather.

Fully specified as all these cars are - electric heated seats, DVD navigation, xenon headlights, electric hood with heated glass screen, bluetooth phone etc. In my opinion, these cars are fantastic value for money, costing little more than a 3.0 Z4. Quoted as 300 bhp, but I believe the 3.4 typically make 310-320bhp, and 266 ft/lb torque - so plenty of shove.

Can't wait to collect it early in January!

Will get some better pictures up soon.

Gary

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/marksg/Z4%20Alpina%20Roadster/AlpinaRoadsterSide.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/marksg/Z4%20Alpina%20Roadster/AlpinaRoadsterInterior.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/marksg/Z4%20Alpina%20Roadster/AlpinaRoadsterBack.jpg

[peppernick]

Congratulations! :cool: :cool:

That interior brought back some memories ...... :D

[XKaLiBaR]

hmm, nice ride! but whats with all the yellow lights all around the car? the drivers seat seems really used for such a new car.

[adood84]

thats just sexy :D

:cool:

[Styler]

lovely car mate, imola red interior always looks :cool:

[marksg]

The drivers seat does have a slight crease that you can see (it's really nothing), but it really is in good condition as it should be for age and mileage - not sure how red will wear compared to black long term, but I preferred the look of the red interior.

As for the orange lights, all Alpina roadsters were like that - and I don't think I would change them - not sure it's the sort of car that you modify (famous last words!)

[MARTY]

lovely motor mate. Congrats on your new purchase. :D

[XKaLiBaR]

just noticed the red trim in the interior......niiiice :)

[sonny]

congrats, beautiful lookin motor...

[MistaSmiff]

Gorgeous car :cool:

[Stock323iSaloon]

Nice colour combo! I've only ever seen 1 of these on the road - wonder how rare they are

[marksg]

Only 167 imported into the UK in 2004 and 2005.

[MistaSmiff]

Have you ever driven a Roadster in the winter...., it's well shit :( , you might find it ok though... :D

I'm hoping to part-ex my Boxster tommorow for a runaround till the weather picks up, weather is reeeeeally bad at the mo in Brum :(

[cableguy]

Congrats, lovely car and great colour combo. :cool:

C.

[mr sideways]

that is realy nice! i love alpina's in all forms, i would have one over a ///M imo

[m3tiko]

Sublime......Very nice indeed

[Mah_c180]

Loook really nice mate.
So what would it stay standard or have you got a few things in mind??
Maybe a light smoked tinting all around??

[Black Sabbath]

Very nice looking car :cool: nice to have something unique as well :)

[h4pry]

Beautiful car. I would be cancelling out the orange indicators though;)

Car will be a little skitish in the wet, you will just need to be carefull. When I first got the breadvan I accidentally got it going sideways coming off a slip road and on to a motorway.:o Over 300 BHP and no traction control is what I was blaming it on.;) :)

[h4pry]

Have you ever driven a Roadster in the winter...., it's well shit :( , you might find it ok though... :D

I'm hoping to part-ex my Boxster tommorow for a runaround till the weather picks up, weather is reeeeeally bad at the mo in Brum :(

:D
Best time of year for some proper LSD action:D

[MistaSmiff]

:D
Best time of year for some proper LSD action:D

Heh heh :p

[BigFas]

that is beautiful. congrats. be safe :)

[zarnd]

looks stunning - enjoy!

cheers

[mystic sport]

Lovely car and the interior and exterior colours look so right together, enjoy :) .

[Pontio]

Congratulations mate. now theirs 2 black/red Z4's on here.. lovely car, enjoy it and drive carefully because the DSC isnt quick enough on these things.
Mine has DTC and even that isnt great

[Ali]

Lovely car, I've always been a big fan of the Alpina!!!

Definately agree about skittish in the wet, so beware!!! :)

[BWR]

that is one lust worthy car dude!!!!

[marksg]

Beautiful car. I would be cancelling out the orange indicators though;)

Car will be a little skitish in the wet, you will just need to be carefull. When I first got the breadvan I accidentally got it going sideways coming off a slip road and on to a motorway.:o Over 300 BHP and no traction control is what I was blaming it on.;) :)

H4PRY - did you used to have a silver/grey E30 C2 2.7 - I think we met once at an E30Zone meet?

[huzi7]

congrats mate. stunning car! :cool:

[Raj]

Absolutely stunning. I was looking at these before things went a little pear shaped...:( Would deffo consider one a bit later on though and that colour combo is the best...:cool: :cool: :cool:

[BMW JAY84]

Thats well nice mate. Nothing wrong with going for something a bit more unique. Think you may eat your words on the modding thing though :)

[scorcher]

Beautiful car - congrats

And there's no probs modding as long as you keep the original bits come resale time :)