***RAREST BMW OUT THERE!!*** hands down

RON1X · 03-15-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rockrboy

the alpina version is automatic.... beuh

love the ferrari, but the z8 is not my cup of tea. still cool to see though

jeveryday · 03-15-2010, 08:55 AM

Nice man.... Those Z8's were extremely rare. I remember the first time I saw it, def had no idea what it was.

kgb1637 · 03-15-2010, 08:59 AM

Theres a silver Z8 Alpina at the dealership where I get my service done at, now they're rare.

Bimmer This · 03-15-2010, 09:50 AM

Nice!

py335 · 03-15-2010, 10:01 AM

beautiful cars. hopefully one day ill have a z8 of my own lol

mkPOTO · 03-15-2010, 11:02 AM

very nice

TwinTurboXI · 03-15-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluechipper

Z8 is one of most overrated BMW's ever made. Far from one of their best driving cars.

Agreed, My father had a few back in the day and although they were gorgeous to look at, they drove far from good. The aluminum sub frame issues also seriously ruined the cars utility and overall value to someone who would actually drive it.

Theres also no chance that the z8 is the rarest BMW of all time.

Heres a picture of my fathers from about 8 years ago when i was young.

paulcheung · 03-15-2010, 11:21 AM

JoeyBananaz18 · 03-15-2010, 11:37 AM

that is not a Z8. thats an alpina roadster. i wouldn't say its the rarest, but with only 555 models made its definitely up there with the 2002 turbo, M1, 3.0 CSL and of course the 507 which this is a reincarnation of. in my eye this is one of the most beautiful car ever designed. because of there exclusivity, Z8s (alpinas included) hold there value better than most ferraris and lombos.

GreenPlease · 03-15-2010, 11:47 AM

I hate to say it but there are 3 of those "rare" BMWs in my community

Beautiful car but they have serious problems with the subframes.

GAM3OVR85 · 03-15-2010, 12:06 PM

Love the Z8....My uncle has one too in red, he got it when they first came out and he doesnt have more than 5000kms on it!

inter1032 · 03-15-2010, 12:08 PM

nice f430

Sniz · 03-15-2010, 12:41 PM

why did Alpina make that car in an auto???? pretty lame but im' sure its a fun cruiser.

03BeastCharmer · 03-15-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by E90PWR

S62 PWR

The Alpina version doesn't have the S62 engine & is an automatic

Alpina turned it into a cruiser, as they didn't do anything to improve the handling, took the S62 heart out, and also made it a slush box. Equals pretty cruiser.

While the real Z8s with the S62 aren't as rare I love them more.

There is a Top Gear review of the Alpina from around 2002, that might be on youtube. Clarkson didn't like either version of the car.

Red Bread · 03-15-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

There is a Top Gear review of the Alpina from around 2002, that might be on youtube. Clarkson didn't like either version of the car.

It seems almost no enthusiasts liked either version. On paper, the full Z8 looked promising, at about 400 pounds less than the E39 M5, with the same motor, but it just wasn't very capable, and now the seem to be splitting their aluminum frames at an alarming rate. Resale on them has been terrible because of that. Pity, I like the style and if it performed like it should have, it might have been an interesting BMW.

As for rare, the S54 powered Z3 M Coupe is nearly as rare, as is the Z4 M Coupe, and I believe the non-M versions of both coupes are actually more rare.

T89 · 03-15-2010, 06:14 PM

Alpina...

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Elbejoubmw · 03-15-2010, 06:25 PM

Are you sure thats 8 years ago? that sl55 amg looks newer then a 2001-2002

JoosyJoos · 03-15-2010, 07:46 PM

Alpina turned it into a cruiser because it didn't make a good sports car in the first place. If I remember correctly, in C&D they basically tore it apart compared to the Ferrari 360 Modena just because the Z8 wasn't sure "what it wanted to be".

That being said... its one of my favorite designs of all time. There used to be about 4-5 in my neighborhood but I'm guessing they were sold since I havent seen them in a while.

E90330iS · 03-16-2010, 09:41 PM

thanks for the pix!

cuban335i · 03-17-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by l_taylor

nice, my friends dad had a black and tan alpina z8, always liked it. cant believe he traded it in for a carrera gt.

how could you not believe that?? i'd take a carrera gt over a alpina z8 any day of the week... the alpina z8 is special but it is NOTHING like a carrera gt... IMO that's like comparing an m3 to a porsche gt3 rs.. or maybe even a m3 to a ferrari f430...

LI E90 · 03-17-2010, 02:35 PM

not even CLOSE to the rarest BMW

KingOfJericho · 03-17-2010, 02:48 PM

I have a soft spot for the Z8 (and nothing but ill-feelings about Alpina's rape of the car). I see them from time to time and every single time I shout "DO WANT!" I don't care how it drives. I'm not going to track one so if it gets me to work I'll be happy. One of my all-time favorite car designs.

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jeveryday Colonel 81 Rep 2,335 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (6)	Nice man.... Those Z8's were extremely rare. I remember the first time I saw it, def had no idea what it was.
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py335 Lieutenant 18 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '08 AW E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	beautiful cars. hopefully one day ill have a z8 of my own lol
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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 399 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	that is not a Z8. thats an alpina roadster. i wouldn't say its the rarest, but with only 555 models made its definitely up there with the 2002 turbo, M1, 3.0 CSL and of course the 507 which this is a reincarnation of. in my eye this is one of the most beautiful car ever designed. because of there exclusivity, Z8s (alpinas included) hold there value better than most ferraris and lombos. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	I hate to say it but there are 3 of those "rare" BMWs in my community Beautiful car but they have serious problems with the subframes. __________________ Cars>Women
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GAM3OVR85 Major General 316 Rep 8,049 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 [9.00] 2007 E92 328i [10.00]	Love the Z8....My uncle has one too in red, he got it when they first came out and he doesnt have more than 5000kms on it! __________________ 08 E92 M3/Melbourne Red/6MT/Exec Pack/MDrive/EDC/PDC/19" 220M Mods: VRS Front Lip, HID Angels, KW V3, Stoptech BBK, SS lines, 18" TE37SL, Bastuck Exhaust, MS Air Filter, OEM Aluminum Padels, LED Interior Light 07 E92 328i/Jet Black/Cream Beige Leather/Premium/Step/Heated Seats...check garage!
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Elbejoubmw Private First Class 13 Rep 109 Posts Drives: bmw 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonds, wa iTrader: (0)	Are you sure thats 8 years ago? that sl55 amg looks newer then a 2001-2002
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JoosyJoos Major 116 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Alpina turned it into a cruiser because it didn't make a good sports car in the first place. If I remember correctly, in C&D they basically tore it apart compared to the Ferrari 360 Modena just because the Z8 wasn't sure "what it wanted to be". That being said... its one of my favorite designs of all time. There used to be about 4-5 in my neighborhood but I'm guessing they were sold since I havent seen them in a while. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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