The search is over. Finally bought my next car...B7

[Lawguy]

After a 12 month odyssey involving more research, test drives and consternation than imaginable, I bought my next car today. 2018 Alpina B7. Certified. 3,543 miles. Loaded with everything I needed. 21” Alpina wheels. Not a single rock chip and nobody ever sat in the back seat. And the best part is the color. BMW Individual Fashion Grey with mocha interior. One of only two in the US in this color, and only 3 in the world. I’m over the moon excited.

More pics when I get her, probably within a week or so.

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by Lawguy

After a 12 month odyssey involving more research, test drives and consternation than imaginable, I bought my next car today. 2018 Alpina B7. Certified. 3,543 miles. Loaded with everything I needed. 21” Alpina wheels. Not a single rock chip and nobody ever sat in the back seat. And the best part is the color. BMW Individual Fashion Grey with mocha interior. One of only two in the US in this color, and only 3 in the world. I’m over the moon excited.

More pics when I get her, probably within a week or so.

Wow! Congrats... that's a stunning color.

[POBA]

Congrats!! What a beauty! Enjoy in good health and many happy miles! Can't wait to see more pics, interior too

[kmk786]

Gorgeous color and vehicle! Cheers. This is one car I would definitely look back at it when I park. That is the baseline qualification for vehicle purchases.

[Kmish]

Great choice Great color.

[Lawguy]

I picked her up yesterday at Motorwerks in Barrington (Chicago). I was anxious arriving and hopeful I would like the Fashion Grey, having never seen it in person. Suffice, the car did not disappoint. 2018 B7 with 3,500 miles. Certified. What a car. 5 hour trip home, but didn’t push much because it was raining and wet and didn’t feel comfortable with it’s limits - and my 15 year old son was with me.

Initial impressions: more luxurious than I had expected, the power is intoxicating but it’s a very subtle car. I’m excited. More thoughts after a few days of wheel time.

[Epiplatys]

very nice looking colour combo!

[6postphene]

You gotta tell us how much you paid for this car. $160k MSRP. What are these going for these days? Asking b/c Im intersted in a B7 as well.

[Lawguy]

Originally Posted by 6postphene

You gotta tell us how much you paid for this car. $160k MSRP. What are these going for these days? Asking b/c Im intersted in a B7 as well.

Sure - I paid $94k. Probably on the high end for a 2018 CPO. But with the minimal miles, the individual paint, the fact it had every option I wanted (and nothing I didn’t) and the fact it was absolutely immaculate (not one rock chip), I was fine paying it. Been looking hard for 6-12 months and couldn’t find a super low mile garage queen with a squeaky clean (and verifiable) history. There are a few out there with just under 10k miles and I was close to buying a green one in NC - but they all had some cosmetic blemishes that my OCD brain just couldn’t overcome. Or the stupid rear entertainment screens. Or they did not have the rear luxury seats. This thing is damn near new and still had the plastic covering wrap on the illuminated Alpina doorsills. The first owner was an OCD manic like me.

The other interesting story is that apparently, Jennifer Aniston wanted to buy the car when it arrived at the dealer in Calabasas, California, but it was already purchased, and she couldn’t get the original owner to let her have it. Funny little tidbit.

I’m in absolute heaven.

[6postphene]

Thanks for sharing. That car is seriously gorgeous! Someone essentially paid 65k to drive the car 3000 miles. That's insane!

I think you got one heck of a deal and gives me a starting point in my search. If you get bored with the car in the next month, hit me up and I'll gladly buy her from you. hahah

[Lawguy]

Good lord, I love this car. Used to think my 2007 e63 would never be topped, but this car is even better. Far better, in fact. Love looking at it in store windows as I drive by, and find myself taking photos of it in parking lots as I walk up to it. Haha. Best decision ever.

[Al Pinã]

If you really love it you'll wash those front wheels.

[Lawguy]

Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

If you really love it you'll wash those front wheels.

Haha. Been raining all week. Waiting for the weekend to clean her up.

[theechassis]

Originally Posted by Lawguy

Good lord, I love this car. Used to think my 2007 e63 would never be topped, but this car is even better. Far better, in fact. Love looking at it in store windows as I drive by, and find myself taking photos of it in parking lots as I walk up to it. Haha. Best decision ever.

She is absolutely gorgeous my friend. What a show stopper!!

IMHO you got a steal of a deal.

I can't get over that color. Amazing

[Pelo Cat]

Stunning car, thanks for sharing the pictures and story, great to hear you are loving it.

The colours are beautiful and unique which suits the individual nature of these lovely beasts so well.

Hoping one day to also own a B7, great to hear yours has lived up to your expectations.

Safe travels.

[Bob in IL]

It's beautiful.

A bit off topic, but how was your overall experience at Motorwerks of Barrington?

[Lawguy]

Originally Posted by Bob in IL

It's beautiful.

A bit off topic, but how was your overall experience at Motorwerks of Barrington?

It was fine. Not amazing, not awful.

Amazing inventory of cars and brands. Very upscale place. I liked the sales guy.

Downside was it took 3 hours, and they forgot to tell me I needed to have a valid insurance card issued for the car before I could take it which was an epic pain in the ass to accomplish on the fly late on a Saturday afternoon.

But otherwise, I would buy from them again.

[Bob in IL]

Originally Posted by Lawguy

It was fine. Not amazing, not awful.

Amazing inventory of cars and brands. Very upscale place. I liked the sales guy.

Downside was it took 3 hours, and they forgot to tell me I needed to have a valid insurance card issued for the car before I could take it which was an epic pain in the ass to accomplish on the fly late on a Saturday afternoon.

But otherwise, I would buy from them again.

Thanks. I just like to hear reports on area dealers.

That must have been a real pain with the insurance card - Not something that usually happens.

[Lawguy]

Originally Posted by Bob in IL

Thanks. I just like to hear reports on area dealers.

That must have been a real pain with the insurance card - Not something that usually happens.

I would tell you to keep them on your list. The negotiations were easy, their price was fair and their service was good (except the insurance card snafu)

I’ve bought a number of cars out of town (I’m in Louisville, Ky area) and have travelled to get them. Never had anyone tell me that I needed to have a policy/card for the specific car I was purchasing to leave the lot. I’ve always simply shown them my policy for all my other cars to which it would be added. And as a matter of law, you have 30 days to add it here, during which time it’s covered anyhow.

Fortunately, I know my agent well, rang his cell phone and he was able to get it done from his home and email it to me while I was sitting there. If it hadnt worked, my review would be very different.

[Bob in IL]

Originally Posted by Lawguy

I would tell you to keep them on your list. The negotiations were easy, their price was fair and their service was good (except the insurance card snafu)

I’ve bought a number of cars out of town (I’m in Louisville, Ky area) and have travelled to get them. Never had anyone tell me that I needed to have a policy/card for the specific car I was purchasing to leave the lot. I’ve always simply shown them my policy for all my other cars to which it would be added. And as a matter of law, you have 30 days to add it here, during which time it’s covered anyhow.

Fortunately, I know my agent well, rang his cell phone and he was able to get it done from his home and email it to me while I was sitting there. If it hadnt worked, my review would be very different.

I wonder if the valid insurance card thing is dealer specific? My experience here in IL is the same as yours. As long as you show your current coverage (a current proof of insurance card works) you're good to go. Then you have 30 days to add the new vehicle. I usually call my agent just to let them know I'll be picking up a new car and give the the VIN if I have it. It's not really necessary though.

[Lawguy]

Originally Posted by Bob in IL

I wonder if the valid insurance card thing is dealer specific? My experience here in IL is the same as yours. As long as you show your current coverage (a current proof of insurance card works) you're good to go. Then you have 30 days to add the new vehicle. I usually call my agent just to let them know I'll be picking up a new car and give the the VIN if I have it. It's not really necessary though.

They suggested it was because I was taking the car out of state. Not sure I believe them. Haha.

[Lawguy]

Had a service done on the car yesterday at BMW. When I showed up to get it, it was inside and had been detailed. There was a group of people standing and looking at it.

I had been working with the local dealer on pricing for a new B7 but they really weren’t that interested. The manager came over and feigned surprise I had gone ahead and bought one elsewhere. When he saw it, he said he understood why.

Damn, I love this car.

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