Right i'm putting it to the people! Please vote!

[Simon13]

Right i'm 2 minds now about putting the sport back to standard and selling for the black alpina at WLN

my plans were to 2.7 this car with the bits i already have.

Or i could go for this alpina and all the hard work is already done. I have plenty of bits to go on this alpina too, like a tasty 6 branch and my exhaust,cruise,heat the seats, air con, excellent shocks and springs.

Maybe get some leathers for it too.

I'm in a bit of a pickle, but to get this alpina. I would need to sell up some stuff for u vultures! To raise the cash to get this car in my garage

Alpina bottom end i already have
Alpina wheels nearly mint F1 tyres 8j rears too
BBS split rims

These are the things i have which are worth dolla to raise the funds

I would talk to my partner in crime Demlotcrew about it, but as always he never answers his phone!

I know what some of the hardcore massive are saying. Either car would be in my garage and getting the love they need!

[Ziggy]

Depends on what kinda deal you can get & how nice the alpina is, but my vote goes to getting the real thing

[nadz325i]

buy the alpina and give me 1st dibs on the bottom end .

what ever suits you simon, i say buy the alpina and add your bits to it , alpinas are hard to get (good ones)?? buy it and treat it as if its your first kid haha

[DieselMeister]

The C2 looks nice. Very nice. Needs a tidy but it seems pretty spanking to start with. What's the mileage / history like?

I have to say that your sport seems to be in decent fettle as well.

In an ideal world, I'd say go for the C2 as, with cars of this age, its worth having something that little bit rarer to justify the effort.

However, I weigh up the costs and play this one strictly by logic. If you can acquire and fettle the C2 to how you want it without lashing obscene amount of cash and endangering your house / relationship etc., then do it.

Bare in mind though, regular sports are nice cars and a few mods make them pretty much as special as any Hartge / Alpina in all but stripes and name in my opinion.

[Simon13]

this is true, the sport just has up rated brakes and a complete suspension renewal and it's an absolute f**king hoot to drive!

I voted alpina too

[Geeman]

Pina pina pina!

[oguz327]

Go for the Alpina if the deals right dude no question
If i could id do it, get in!

[HartgeH27]

Stick with the sport and sell one set of the wheels and then do the 2.7.
I am totally biased because I think your sport is one of the nicest around.
Put the pinas on the car and flog the bbs to raise the wedge for the conversion.
You would get bored with a car that is already sorted !!!!

[d6dph]

nice as it would be to have a rare car, i think its better to be able to stand back and say "thats my handywork".

Do the 2.7 conversion fella, in the long run i think it will be more rewarding for you.

[hammoj28]

Hmmm, i like the idea of the alpina best but whatever way you choose to go you will end up with a stunning car either way!

[Karan]

sport dude

[M5pilot]

I was trying to look for your number today on my phone because I wanted to speak to you about exactly this!

I was going to say sell sport and buy that Alpina.

I think you should do it as long as the Alpina engine is healthy, get it dyoned.

[M5pilot]

The head on an Alpina is quite tasty.

Having something rare like alpina - playing with that gets my vote - I have access to one and know how good they are when modified lightly.

C2 with 284 cam, RD manifold or BTB manifold and a MAF conversion will be better than most 2.7's including Karan's. It will rev MUCH better as Andrew found out the other day.

Do it man!!

[chu346]

Alpina!!!

[dsio]

After the 2.7 the sport is still a modified sport, but an Alpina, is... well, its an Alpina isn't it?

The wank factor definately comes into play, and the pina has it in spades.

The pina styling looks brilliant as well. Its unmistakable.

[320Touring]

I have to say Alpina simon

and good luck with it mate-you could do with it after all that insurance sh*t

[M5pilot]

Seeing as Kermit has left it to us lot looks like its going to be Alpina!

Remember dude - dyno it and if you can do a compression test.

Good luck!

[Gouki]

i'd say get the pina and i can then buy all the stuff needed for the 2.7 off ya

having said that you build your own 2.7 least u know the reliability of it, its your own car, buying the Alpina you dont know the history on the car, is the engine still in reliable condition. But choice is yours buddy!

[bigkev]

its got to be alpina
i cant believe you even have to ask the question
just imagine what it will be worth in 10 years time

[Simon13]

i've phoned him today no answer, but i'm going to look fri/sat if it aint sold

provided the body is solid enough and it drives as it should, which is faster than a 325i by far!

it's raising the money! but i've had a few PM's

[Dan318-is]

Simon are you going to insure it?

[Bob_S]

get the alpina, I know what I would rather have lol

[Simon13]

Simon are you going to insure it?

Not straight away if i get hold of it. Would go into my garage and be sorted out. This car like my sport would not be seeing everyday use from now on. It would be my toy! Always, as many zoners will know i have a slight Alpina fetish,always wanted a C2 heres my chance best make use of it if i can. The vote says so too!

Will go for a Classic/limited miles policy of some sort.

[dmaxfield]

I must agree got to be the alpina will always be the nuts if you look after it

regards dale

[boomer]

Go for the pina fella

My biggest mistake ever was selling my '66 cooper

It will only incease in value

[ROC]

Gotta be the Alpina, life's too short not to

[Simon13]

I've hatched a plan!

Will have too see if it goes to plan.

[HartgeH27]

Simon are you going to insure it?

Will go for a Classic/limited miles policy of some sort.

Lancaster do good Classic/limited ................

[Simon13]

I'm getting a hard on at thought of going for this, i just really hope it's not a shed.

Anyone want to buy my sport? Nice and standard she will come as God intended?

[jonb]

I would talk to my partner in crime Demlotcrew about it, but as always he never answers his phone!

hes possibly sipping the furry cup of that 16 year old.(i would be)

i say stop throwing money at that sport and chop it in for that alpina mate, looks lovely. if you do buy the alpina dont go molesting it.

[Simon13]

how do u mean molesting it? by putting an M-tech kit on it and racing dynamics 5 spokers on it?

[Mahmood]

Hi Simon

Sell the Sport and buy the 'pina.

I talked to Andy about buying that 'pina long before I sold my Sport and he quoted me about Ԛ£9,000 when it was sorted. He seems to have less time for it these days so is prepared to let it go.

If I was as handy as you or half the chaps on this forum with a spanner I'd have had it. Anyway, that's no longer the case as I need cash more than a car at present.

Whatever you do, you'll end up with a nice ride.

[bmwe30mtech]

how do u mean molesting it? by putting an M-tech kit on it and racing dynamics 5 spokers on it?

Oy, i put a m tech kit and 5 spokes on my car. But i lost 14" wrongness, so all good.

[Simon13]

thats coold mate, but not the sort of thing u should do to an Alpina with the full Alpina Kit!

[bmwe30mtech]

thats coold mate, but not the sort of thing u should do to an Alpina with the full Alpina Kit!

I was only joking with you! I see now, yer i know what you mean. I think im on my own in saying keep your sport, its just such a nice car!