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      12-01-2014, 02:43 PM   #1
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Smile Something very special - BMW Alpina XD3 Biturbo!

Over the years I've owned a number of high performance BMW's but my new XD3 truly is the best of the bunch. I waited five months from ordering to delivery but it was totally worth it.. just passed the 1000 mile mark and I can't stop smiling! Here are a few pics





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      12-01-2014, 02:56 PM   #2
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That looks absolutely fantastic!. Will be a rare beast too.
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      12-01-2014, 03:17 PM   #3
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You should call her the Unicorn LOL ... It looks fantastic!
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      12-01-2014, 03:26 PM   #4
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      12-01-2014, 03:44 PM   #5
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wow. that looks hot! guess we need to interview the unicorn. who knows when we may see one again.

can you share specs? hp, torque numbers? was the engine modified from factory?

How about suspension, was it lowered? what wheel/tire combo are you running? love the quad exhaust. all X3s and 4s should have that setup. how's the sound?

absolutely lovely!
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      12-01-2014, 03:45 PM   #6
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Thanks for sharing, Ashok. A beautiful X3 for sure, and your pictures do it justice - well done!
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      12-01-2014, 03:59 PM   #7
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love the interior leather and exhaust of course
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      12-01-2014, 04:32 PM   #8
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Congrats @Ashok. This new beast was unbeknownst to me, what are your specs? Enjoy.
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      12-01-2014, 04:32 PM   #9
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Thanks guys. 350HP/700Nm and it growls! Full details including a video link can be found on the XD3 section of the Alpina website - here's the link:
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...bo/highlights/
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      12-01-2014, 06:30 PM   #10
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      12-02-2014, 02:31 AM   #11
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Thanks guys. 350HP/700Nm and it growls! Full details including a video link can be found on the XD3 section of the Alpina website - here's the link:
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...bo/highlights/
Wow that's one hot looking X3!! How difficult was it for BMW to make a nice looking front like this for the Msport, would have gone Msport instead of Xline in a heartbeat! The quad exhausts really a nice touch, very jealous!

Just curious how much more to a the closest Spec BMW offer is the Alpina?
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      12-02-2014, 06:06 AM   #12
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The car looks great, and whoever trimmed that hedge deserves a medal.
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      12-02-2014, 10:07 AM   #13
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Thanks guys. 350HP/700Nm and it growls! Full details including a video link can be found on the XD3 section of the Alpina website - here's the link:
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...bo/highlights/
Wow that's one hot looking X3!! How difficult was it for BMW to make a nice looking front like this for the Msport, would have gone Msport instead of Xline in a heartbeat! The quad exhausts really a nice touch, very jealous!

Just curious how much more to a the closest Spec BMW offer is the Alpina?
That is the M-Sport front end. Alpina just added a front splitter and grill inserts.

The grill inserts, to me, make the biggest difference.
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That is the M-Sport front end. Alpina just added a front splitter and grill inserts.

The grill inserts, to me, make the biggest difference.
Yes inserts and and flattening of the bottom lip and it looks proportional, BMW could have done these small tweaks and made car look this awesome. Let's see if Alpina do an X4.
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      12-02-2014, 12:01 PM   #15
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The quad exhaust integrated in the bumper is the bomb! Makes it look as fierce as an x5!
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      12-02-2014, 12:10 PM   #16
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Lovely

I do hope it doesn't spend it's life in the gridlock of London and you get to use it
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      12-02-2014, 12:34 PM   #17
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Wow, the XD3 looks incredible. Congrats!
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      12-02-2014, 07:05 PM   #18
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      12-03-2014, 05:38 AM   #19
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does indeed look the dogs do'das - hope you get to take it on some nice long trips... my X3 makes me smile ever time I get in it so yours must be an ear to ear grin....
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      12-03-2014, 06:47 PM   #20
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I took it for a long drive in the countryside this past weekend with a bunch of other Alpina enthusiasts.. great fun & definitely not just a city car

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Beautiful! Don't think I'll ever see one of these across the pond. Love the quad tips and the interior color. Maybe those rims will fit on mine...
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Very nice OP. Love the interior!
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