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BMW Alpina B7 FULL review from Edmunds' InsideLine
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW Alpina B7 FULL review from Edmunds' InsideLine We've previously reported on InsideLine's First Drive of the Alpina B7. Now it seems the press has gotten their Full test reviews out the door (hot on the heels of Autoblog's review). I have to say I really like this article. While to any true BMW fan, the name Alpina should be nothing new, and has become synonymous with a mix of oppulance and speed, something akin to BMW's version of AMG (atleast of yore). The analogy becomes more realistic when one consider's Alpina's Penchant for automatic transmissions. But back to the article, what I really love about this one is that this one gives a healthy sprinkling of Alpina family history, to help the unindoctinated along for the ride. Edmunds tells us almost as much about Andreas Bovensiepen, the founder of Alpina just as much as the test car B7 itself. As for the car itself, what can be said but InsideLine (and everyone else) loves it. Its a true rare bird that can back up its sparkling paintwork and stylistic bits with real productive power and handling (especially considering the size of the car). Here are some select quotes, but follow the jump (at the bottom of this post) to read the entire article: Quote:
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01-16-2011, 07:27 PM | #2 |
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01-16-2011, 10:30 PM | #3 |
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A great car, but is Edmonds a great reviewer?
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01-17-2011, 02:30 AM | #5 |
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For that kind of coin, I would expect even better performance. For similar money, you can buy a Porsche Panamera Turbo. It is ugly from the rear but you get a faster, better handling, and more practical luxury vehicle.
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the B7 and the Panamera Turbo aren't even close. the Panamera is meant to be a sporty 4-door 911, whereas this is supposed to be a faster more exclusive land-yacht 7-series. the Panamera doesn't have the gizmos and do-dahs (such as night vision) as this car and it's not as comfortable. yes, this car should have more performance, but it's one hell of a car. |
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