[michiganave]

Anybody get delivery of an Alpina B8 yet? Even have their Alpina B8 scheduled for production yet? Mine has said "order received" for weeks now with no changes.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by michiganave

Anybody get delivery of an Alpina B8 yet? Even have their Alpina B8 scheduled for production yet? Mine has said "order received" for weeks now with no changes.

Originally Posted by michiganave

Anybody get delivery of an Alpina B8 yet? Even have their Alpina B8 scheduled for production yet? Mine has said "order received" for weeks now with no changes.

It's going to be a while.

[michiganave]

Store and Genius said build estimated as week 44 which is November. I was just curious what others were seeing with their orders. Thanks.

[BMWGirlFL]

COVID & different factory but:
Mine began end of week 23. Production Started/150 happened week 22. Scheduled For Production/112 happened week 20.

[michiganave]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

COVID & different factory but:
Mine began end of week 23. Production Started/150 happened week 22. Scheduled For Production/112 happened week 20.

For an Alpina B8? Or for the Z4 in your profile?

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by michiganave

For an Alpina B8? Or for the Z4 in your profile?

Different factory because Z4.

[Bvap]

I had a week 22 production slot (May 31- June 6) It showed it going through the build in week 24 but has been on "Quality Check" status since then. From what i understand it gets shipped to Alpina for finishing for 3-4 weeks. Hoping to get a ship date soon.

[michiganave]

Originally Posted by Bvap

I had a week 22 production slot (May 31- June 6) It showed it going through the build in week 24 but has been on "Quality Check" status since then. From what i understand it gets shipped to Alpina for finishing for 3-4 weeks. Hoping to get a ship date soon.

Any updates?

Anybody got a B8 yet?

[Bvap]

Mine is still showing the same "Quality check" status. It's been that way for 7 weeks.

[snowbimmer]

Hey, did either of you B8 guys run across the Ordering and Pricing guides? I've searched a bit, but came up empty. Thx.

[TCBavarian]

What's the market like for these? My client advisor has a B8 allocation available for anyone that is interested in one. Just watched some YouTube reviews and this thing looks amazing. What will the production numbers on these be?

[TEGRITY]

While you guys wait for your B8

Lovely car!

[Bvap]

Finally have a status change on my B8. It's "Ready for transport" now. So it's been about 9 weeks since it finished assembly at BMW.

[michiganave]

Originally Posted by Bvap

Finally have a status change on my B8. It's "Ready for transport" now. So it's been about 9 weeks since it finished assembly at BMW.

So did your vehicle get delivered yet?

Mine finally moved from 'order received' to 'scheduled for production.'

[Bvap]

It finally changed to dispatched from factory this week. So that was another 6 weeks it was there, I was told it was because of the chip shortage.

Not sure how long the shipping takes.

[Mgrae456]

BMW of Manhattan has one in inventory for sale just saw it today

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by Mgrae456

BMW of Manhattan has one in inventory for sale just saw it today

There are 5 in the country not sold.

1 is also at BMW Houston North.

They let me whip it around for a few while I was getting a tire on our X3MC warrantied.

I swear to god(in a good way). If the front splitter wouldn't have said Alpina I would've suspected it was just an 840i or 850i.

I really really really hope anyone that's stepping into the Aplina B8 at minimum finds an M8GC to test first.

Even the B8 in "sport mode" was like a little kitten and sounded rather..... let's say gentle.

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by Bimmersandmopars

There are 5 in the country not sold.

1 is also at BMW Houston North.

They let me whip it around for a few while I was getting a tire on our X3MC warrantied.

I swear to god(in a good way). If the front splitter wouldn't have said Alpina I would've suspected it was just an 840i or 850i.

I really really really hope anyone that's stepping into the Aplina B8 at minimum finds an M8GC to test first.

Even the B8 in "sport mode" was like a little kitten and sounded rather..... let's say gentle.

You compare it to an 840, while the professionals compare it to a AMG GT63s.

That must've been some strong crack you were smoking.

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

You compare it to an 840, while the professionals compare it to a AMG GT63s.

That must've been some strong crack you were smoking.

I think the word expert is overwhelming abused.

To lay it non PC for you.

Interior is moot, not much "Alpina" about it besides the dual pano roof.

The body lines are weak and the physical presence is just as limp wristed.

Performance wise..... can't even remotely compare to an M8GC.

As a consumer that actually appreciates style and performance combined and not status or posh finishes, the M8GC blows the Alpina out of the water.

Just saying, see it for yourself in person and not on the Google.

[Bvap]

"Performance wise..... can't even remotely compare to an M8GC"

That's strange thing to say since it has 5 less HP and 37 More lb of Torque than the COMP GC.

A better suspension and transmission tune.

I guess if want the loud crackling exhaust and a stiff ride you'll have to stick with the M.

The Alpinas aren't for everyone.... thankfully 😉

[michiganave]

Originally Posted by Bimmersandmopars

Performance wise..... can't even remotely compare to an M8GC.

As a consumer that actually appreciates style and performance combined and not status or posh finishes, the M8GC blows the Alpina out of the water.

I don't think the Alpina B8 target market has any interest in the M8GC.
They don't want the perceived 'performance' of a loud exhaust or harsh ride on a sedan that will never see the track. They probably own a proper 2 door sports car already like an M2.

My B8 will park between my BMW X7 M50i and Porsche GT4. I like my loud and harsh cars to be rear wheel drive, mid engine, and manual transmission

Now, back on topic. My B8 entered production today and I got a VIN assignment!

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by michiganave

I don't think the Alpina B8 target market has any interest in the M8GC.
They don't want the perceived 'performance' of a loud exhaust or harsh ride on a sedan that will never see the track. They probably own a proper 2 door sports car already like an M2.

My B8 will park between my BMW X7 M50i and Porsche GT4. I like my loud and harsh cars to be rear wheel drive, mid engine, and manual transmission

Now, back on topic. My B8 entered production today and I got a VIN assignment!

Having an X7 m50i myself aswell (mineral white with shadow line on individual ivory/ blue interior) you'll find it's more "refined" than the B8. For what it's worth.... even the X7 M50i sounds better than the B8. And for what it's worth the M8 Coupe would be the proper sports car over the M2 as it has a superior ring time.

These are all things you'll see for yourself. I'm just giving real world hands on feedback.

The B7 will always be > the B8.