Replacement for the 3200

[Oneball]

With the Maser gone and summer arriving, possibly, I’ve bought a replacement. Couldn’t bring myself to have another Maserati just yet so discounted a GranTurismo, decided against a Boxster and couldn’t really afford a late enough 911. Time for a convertible again me thinks so I’ve gone for the full on Brummie drug dealer’s wheels and bought a convertible M3.

 

[Gp79]

What will you do with all the free evenings and weekends now there is no 3200 to play with?!

 

[Andyk]

Very nice...V8 rear wheel drive and still fun....Enjoy the summer roof down fun...

 

[Oneball]

What will you do with all the free evenings and weekends now there is no 3200 to play with?!

Need to rebuild the engine for race car, the new crankshaft has been sitting on the side since before Christmas and need to sort a fuelling issue on the bike, decoked the silencers yesterday.

 

[Ian3200]

 

[Ian3200]

My 'other' car...

 

[Oneball]

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Despite the claims made for the hard roofs I’m not convinced it’s any quieter than my old Alpina with a fabric roof.

 

[Nayf]

Despite the claims made for the hard roofs I’m not convinced it’s any quieter than my old Alpina with a fabric roof.

Which Alpina did you have? I’m a bit of a Buchloe fanboy

 

[Oneball]

Which Alpina did you have? I’m a bit of a Buchloe fanboy

E46 B3s, only car I regret selling.

 

[Nayf]

E46 B3s, only car I regret selling.

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Fine machine. Am I right in thinking that was the last ‘proper’ Alpina engine?

 

[rivarama]

I have got the same one that I bought as a daily driver - it took me a year to get smitten... I did the exhaust mod (2.5 one) and it changed the car... I still miss the GT - which although a different car has more character, presence and sounds better.

 

[philw696]

Very nice indeed mate and enjoy.

 

[Wattie]

Yeah nice, here’s to summer days and the roof down!

 

[Andyk]

E46 B3s, only car I regret selling.

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Now that is a rare car. lovely vehicle.

 

[Oneball]

Fine machine. Am I right in thinking that was the last ‘proper’ Alpina engine?

I think so, bored out US M3 block, Alpina crank, rods, pistons, head, inlet and exhaust. I think the current ones are just BMW engines with the boost turned up.

 

[Oneball]

Now that is a rare car. lovely vehicle.

About 250 made I think, they’ve actually gone up in price recently.

 

[Oneball]

I have got the same one that I bought as a daily driver - it took me a year to get smitten... I did the exhaust mod (2.5 one) and it changed the car... I still miss the GT - which although a different car has more character, presence and sounds better.

It’s got the standard exhaust, I’ve not made my mind up about making it louder, it’s quite nice at times to be quiet.

 

[Oneball]

Very nice indeed mate and enjoy.

When do you get the Boxster?

 

[TimR]

Nevermind....The Magnolia looks half decent on the other hand...!

 

[Oneball]

Nevermind....The Magnolia looks half decent on the other hand...!

It’s brilliant isn’t it, although it drops **** 4 times a year, flower casings, petals, seed pods and leaves.

I’m not sure of the latest trends amongst the local dealers, is the Mr T gold chain look still in fashion?