ALPINA B8

Ziff · 02-21-2022, 10:07 AM

New the forum, but not new to BMWs. Any Alpina B8 owners here?

michiganave · 03-05-2022, 03:22 PM

Yes. But doesn't seem like there are many of us.

Al Pinã · 03-05-2022, 08:38 PM

It's better that way. There's something to be said of the rarity and exclusivity of the Alpina products.

GKW · 03-06-2022, 11:48 AM

Yup. Loving my Alpina Green 2022 B8. (it's on hiatus waiting for better weather in Boston).

dhoggm3 · 03-27-2022, 07:54 AM

OK B8 folks, what do you like the best about the B8? I suppose I'm trying to justify a B8 purchase.

Currently enjoy the 850i vert, and looking to swap out an E63S daily driver. Convince me!

michiganave · 03-27-2022, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

OK B8 folks, what do you like the best about the B8? I suppose I'm trying to justify a B8 purchase.

Currently enjoy the 850i vert, and looking to swap out an E63S daily driver. Convince me!

The E63S is a great vehicle. You just gotta pick where you wanna be on the spectrum of luxury sedan vs harsh sports car with 4 doors. The Alpina is quieter and softer than the E63. The B8 is smoother and a better daily driver in my opinion without giving up speed. It ups the 'special' cause your neighbor isn't going to have an Alpina. But if you want 'exciting' then you want the harsher AMG. If you want a similar vehicle to your E63 with a little more performance and a different look by paying a lot more, then get a GT63

There is also Brabus if you want a tuned Mercedes - would add that special aspect that Alpina adds to a BMW. Though I have no idea what a Brabus feels like to drive personally.

dhoggm3 · 03-27-2022, 01:02 PM

That's about what I thought. Both are impressive rocketships that also handle well, but for driving 700 miles in a day (for example), I think the B8 may be strongly preferable.

GKW · 03-30-2022, 07:51 AM

I can echo Michiganave. I drove the M5 Comp and found it very harsh for long trips and as a daily driver. My Alpina has been an amazing upgrade from my M850i coupe and it is very noticeable every time I get behind the wheel. My only improvement would be to have the option to turn up the exhaust rumble (periodically).

Just passed 3K miles on mine and looking forward to more driving now that Spring is almost here.

dhoggm3 · 03-30-2022, 08:34 AM

Thanks GKW!

dscott305 · 03-30-2022, 08:43 AM

Good Day All, i ordered my B8 in feb, im just wondering whats the timeframe for delivery if yall know.

michiganave · 03-30-2022, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dscott305

Good Day All, i ordered my B8 in feb, im just wondering whats the timeframe for delivery if yall know.

This was mine. 8.5 months and I didn't have to deal with the B&W stereo delay cause I didn't order it. But who knows currently:
https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=54

dscott305 · 03-30-2022, 09:29 AM

Wow thats a long time man.. smh

dscott305 · 03-30-2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by michiganave

This was mine. 8.5 months and I didn't have to deal with the B&W stereo delay cause I didn't order it. But who knows currently:
https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=54

what does she look like now>?

dhoggm3 · 03-30-2022, 09:34 AM

Is there any way to order the B8 chrome in the "brushed" hue, like the M850i, instead of the bright chrome?

dscott305 · 03-30-2022, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dscott305

what does she look like now>?

I just saw that it took 4 months to get a VIN.. Yeah im never getting this car..smh

michiganave · 03-30-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Is there any way to order the B8 chrome in the "brushed" hue, like the M850i, instead of the bright chrome?

No. US only comes in chrome. And now illuminated even. But swapping grills is easy. I went black.

michiganave · 03-30-2022, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dscott305

what does she look like now>?

https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...=Alpina+photos

dhoggm3 · 03-30-2022, 10:55 AM

Sorry for yet another question, but what's the verdict on the 21" wheels? I've already replaced bent 20" wheels on my M850i vert due to PA potholes. I assume the Alpina wheels are more stout?

michiganave · 03-30-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Sorry for yet another question, but what's the verdict on the 21" wheels? I've already replaced bent 20" wheels on my M850i vert due to PA potholes. I assume the Alpina wheels are more stout?

No. Alpina wheels are notoriously soft and prone to getting bent. So I went with the 20s to get more sidewall against potholes here in Colorado. And better winter tire selection. And easier to powdercoat cause the 21" as a fancier center cap design than the 20". You can't import the black ones through BMW at this point, just the silver.

dhoggm3 · 03-30-2022, 01:31 PM

Thank you Michiganave!

dhoggm3 · 05-07-2022, 02:56 PM

B8 on order, have production number!!

michiganave · 05-07-2022, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

B8 on order, have production number!!

Congrats!

02-21-2022, 10:07 AM	#1
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03-06-2022, 11:48 AM	#4
GKW Private 60 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i, 22 Alpina B8 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Yup. Loving my Alpina Green 2022 B8. (it's on hiatus waiting for better weather in Boston).
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03-27-2022, 07:54 AM	#5
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	OK B8 folks, what do you like the best about the B8? I suppose I'm trying to justify a B8 purchase. Currently enjoy the 850i vert, and looking to swap out an E63S daily driver. Convince me! __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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03-27-2022, 01:02 PM	#7
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	That's about what I thought. Both are impressive rocketships that also handle well, but for driving 700 miles in a day (for example), I think the B8 may be strongly preferable. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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03-30-2022, 07:51 AM	#8
GKW Private 60 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i, 22 Alpina B8 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I can echo Michiganave. I drove the M5 Comp and found it very harsh for long trips and as a daily driver. My Alpina has been an amazing upgrade from my M850i coupe and it is very noticeable every time I get behind the wheel. My only improvement would be to have the option to turn up the exhaust rumble (periodically). Just passed 3K miles on mine and looking forward to more driving now that Spring is almost here.
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03-30-2022, 08:34 AM	#9
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Thanks GKW! __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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dscott305 Private First Class 189 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 7 M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	Good Day All, i ordered my B8 in feb, im just wondering whats the timeframe for delivery if yall know.
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03-30-2022, 09:34 AM	#14
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Is there any way to order the B8 chrome in the "brushed" hue, like the M850i, instead of the bright chrome? __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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03-30-2022, 10:55 AM	#18
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Sorry for yet another question, but what's the verdict on the 21" wheels? I've already replaced bent 20" wheels on my M850i vert due to PA potholes. I assume the Alpina wheels are more stout? __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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03-30-2022, 01:31 PM	#20
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Thank you Michiganave! __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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05-07-2022, 02:56 PM	#21
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	B8 on order, have production number!! __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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