Andy665 0 Posted January 25, 2007 ...I've been approached by a finance company to become their National Account Manager. They want me to drive a new car but are being very flexible - allowance or company car the choice is mine. Monthly allowance is negotiable but if I go down the company car route they've said I can have anything I want as long as the invoice price (therefore allowing me to get a deal on something more expensive) is no more than £30k. After immediately thinking along the lines of R32, Passat R36 etc I've decided to be more sensible and think about the tax implications of driving a big petrol engined car - its just not worth it financially. The problem I have is that the car that appeals to me most is the Alpina D3 - never thought I'd be attracted to a diesel BMW. Looks better than any other current 3 series and performance should be pretty good. Heres a review http://alpina-automobiles.com/downloads ... o_0806.pdf Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattosmond 0 Posted January 25, 2007 that looks very nice! Don't they do a 330 diesel.... that one apparently goes like poo off a shovel.... nice allowance also! :) here it is: bmw330d at £31k you might get a deal on one! plus 0-60 in 6.6sec.... thats amazing for a diesel, hardly worht bothering with a petrol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted January 25, 2007 The four cylinder is reckoned to be much better balanced and tax wise its less costly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted January 25, 2007 I say go for it, that alpina looks lovely, and 47.9mpg combined is quite frankly amazing from an engine with 302 lb ft and 197bhp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattosmond 0 Posted January 25, 2007 Sorry i didnt think about the tax going up :cuckoo: the 4 cyclinder looks mint... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
