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04-22-2015, 09:50 AM | #89 |
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Nevertheless, it's all very exciting.
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04-26-2015, 07:25 PM | #93 |
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Jim, are you planning on keeping the Alpina wheels on? I am not a big aftermarket wheel guy, but I am also not sure if I really want these wheels. It could just be the bright silver finish that I don't like. Or that I have just got tired of seeing them on every Alpina car.
I did take an hour this morning to look at aftermarket wheels online, but got overwhelmed and just gave up. The hassle might just get me to keep the Alpina wheels on. |
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04-28-2015, 12:45 AM | #94 | |
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BTW, today I learned that our car is in the paint shop, which usually occurs just prior to assembly. Unfortunately, I don't know if paint is being applied or whether primer is being applied (with Alpina doing the actual painting). I always thought the body panels came primed, which would mean that BMW paints the car (to answer your previous question), but I just don't know for sure. |
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04-28-2015, 12:18 PM | #95 | |
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I have a feeling this isn't how it's normally done, I think the German spec Alpina models probably get mostly built in the Alpina factory. |
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04-28-2015, 11:45 PM | #96 | |
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Earlier today I contacted BMW customer relations and asked the rep the question: "Who paints the car? Alpina, BMW, or a combination of both?" I was put on hold, and after some time the rep came back on and said: "According to my sources, that is an excellent question for your customer advisor." Well, that was helpful. Unfortunately, my CA is a salesperson. Period. I already caught the CA in the past giving me what turned out to be blatantly false information. The information seemed to be based on a hunch, the purpose of which was to get me off of said CA's to-do list. I can make wild guesses just as well as the next guy (or gal). BTW, I learned that the car is now being assembled. The completion date is still listed as 4/29. It will be interesting to see how the status code changes, if at all, while the car is being handled by Alpina. I'll let everybody know as things progress so you know what to expect. |
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04-29-2015, 12:23 AM | #97 | |
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04-29-2015, 01:40 AM | #98 |
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Holy cow!! I never knew how paint was applied during production. Definitely don't want to do that after the car is even partially assembled. Based on that video, it seems like my question should have been in the "well, duuhhh" category and very easy for the Customer Relations person to answer. Perhaps another example of someone who just didn't want to make even the slightest effort to get the answer.
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04-29-2015, 10:33 PM | #100 |
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Sure enough, today's status is "production complete." I assume it will stay that way for a couple weeks until Alpina gets done with it.
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05-01-2015, 12:13 AM | #101 |
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??? Today I was informed that "your vehicle is being transferred to the port of exit." I thought it was supposed to go to Alpina. The last VIR that my CA printed out for me specifically stated that it was for an Alpina B6, so I assume there is no error in the model actually manufactured. Unless it stops off at Alpina on the way to the port (and therefore takes 2+ weeks to get to the port), I don't know what to make of it.
Maybe djsaad1 is right - the whole thing is actually done at BMW for US spec cars. If so, cool. That means we'll get the car two seeks sooner. Last edited by JimM6GC; 05-01-2015 at 12:21 AM.. |
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05-01-2015, 10:31 AM | #102 | |
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It usually takes a few days to get ED dates on a typical order, it's been two weeks and the ED department still doesn't know what dates are available. I am guessing your car is going to Alpina soon, but the phone system/website doesn't have that information. |
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05-02-2015, 11:46 AM | #103 |
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I asked my dealer the question twice and the answer was the same (including when I asked for more details) - apparently he does not like being bothered on Saturdays I do suspect his info is correct however.... and that is
"All cars are fully completed as a normal car and then shipped to Alpina."
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05-02-2015, 07:25 PM | #104 |
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Depending on what date I get for ED, I am going to ask if they can set up a tour for me at the Alpina factory. Seems like it's about a 45 minute train ride from Munich.
I guess all we had to do was a quick youtube search to answer our questions. Last edited by dsad1; 05-02-2015 at 07:31 PM.. |
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05-02-2015, 08:31 PM | #105 |
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Thanks for sharing, pretty cool. Good info about quality wine and cars.
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05-03-2015, 12:50 AM | #106 |
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Thanks for the info, Doug and djsaad1. Great videos. It would be awfully nice if they would crack open one of their bottles of fine wine as part of the factory tour.
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05-12-2015, 05:06 PM | #107 | |
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05-12-2015, 05:18 PM | #108 |
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Did you guys know the specification is now available on BMWNA website?
Curb weight: 4780 lb weight distribution : 46.9/53.1 (front/rear) Power: 591 HP @ 6000 RPM Torque: 590 lb-ft @ 3500-4500 RPM http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx
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05-13-2015, 12:42 AM | #110 |
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As of today, it's still at "your vehicle is being transferred to the port of exit." I assume it is what I was wondering in my previous post - it stops off at Alpina on the way. Given that, I assume it will retain that status approximately through this week.
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