If you could bring a car back from Europe, what would it be (realistically)?

[e30lyf]

when you going to Europe? I'll be there on summer to shop around. lol

[Alpina]

Im with you, so whats the best place to find the older ones? I have time to plan ahead so thats what Im trying to do with this thread.

It would probably need to be a 4 door though. I love the D3 but dont think that will happen. I wouldnt be opposed to a E28 or E34, an Alpina E34 wagon would be great but Im not sure those even exist. The D10 is attractive but I dont think that motor would fly in the US.

edit: found this

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/de...pageNumber%3D3

This B8 touring is stunning... but hefty price

[Stanley Rockafella]

focus RS (with the Volvo 5 cylinder in it)

[graveshaker]

Lancia Delta Integrale

[Nesset]

Defender 90. Camel Trophy D1. E21 323i. 1600ti. 2000 Touring. ANY old alfa 105 body car.

[2mAn]

i am a HUGE ALPINA fan,,, and if you want the greatest of the greatest,, buy the real one

like E21 B6 E30 B6 E12 B7 E24 B7 E28 B7 E34 BT and E36 B8,,,,,,,, with the V8 4.6

all of them are not cheap.. but,, they are so much more that anything that BMW made in the same time

Im with you, so whats the best place to find the older ones? I have time to plan ahead so thats what Im trying to do with this thread.

It would probably need to be a 4 door though. I love the D3 but dont think that will happen. I wouldnt be opposed to a E28 or E34, an Alpina E34 wagon would be great but Im not sure those even exist. The D10 is attractive but I dont think that motor would fly in the US.

edit: found this

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=204635461&sortOption.sortOrder%3DASCENDING%26export%3DNO_EXPORT%26scopeId%3DC%26isSearchRequest%3Dtrue%26makeModelVariant1.makeId%3D1100%26makeModelVariant1.modelDescription%3Dtouring%26pageNumber%3D3

[Alpina]

EXACTLY.

So far the one I like the most is the E34 M5 Touring. The E30 Tourings are cool, but there are too many unique parts that would be a bitch to get. I plan on driving the car regularly so ease of maintenance is important. I actually was looking at the E39 turbo diesel wagons, but service on the euro diesels would be a nightmare. Most of the other cars listed would also be a nightmare...

BTW these cars are all eligible for importation
(http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/)

Alpina B10 Series 1989-1996
Alpina B11 Sedan 1989-1994
Alpina B12 Coupe 1989-1996
Alpina B12 5.0 Sedan 1989-1994
Alpina B5 series (manufactured before 9/1/06) 2005-2007

Ive definitely been looking at these as a somewhat realistic option. Prices arent too wild

I also wanted a Z1 (I know Im weird), but I would actually want to drive it and that could spell a disaster. At least with the Alpinas, most parts are somewhat readily available.

E39 ALPINA are perhaps the cheapest around,,, but a B10 V8 is absolutely not worth it vs E39 540,,, yes there is difference,, but if you have a 540 you will get disappointed

E34 B10 3.5 an BT are growing in selling price,,,,

the B12 coupe 5.0 is absolutely not worth it vs oem 850,,, yes there are 50 ponies,, but the price difference is hilarious ,, and i know it is individual,, but neverless,,

the same with the 5.7,,, performance vs 850 CSI ,,is minimal,, but the price difference is outrageous

and also the B12 4d.. E32 ,, it is non understandable how expensive it is vs 750

i am a HUGA ALPINA fan,,, and if you want the greatest of the greatest,, buy the real one

like E21 B6 E30 B6 E12 B7 E24 B7 E28 B7 E34 BT and E36 B8,,,,,,,, with the V8 4.6

all of them are not cheap.. but,, they are so much more that anything that BMW made in the same time

[rlich8]

A low-mile early Porsche 928S in silver and black with a manual gearbox, loaded with the options.

[mrsleeve]

Yeah im with sleeve on the defender, find a really clean one. It doesnt have to be like brand new, but a importable defender without any rust or dents in 2.5td or 200/300tdi swapped.

Even better if you can find a shortbed truck:

I have a good truck already may not be as off the beaten path capable but will go places it has no business being, but will haul far more shit. That and 90% of the time the shit I would have in the back of a D90 I would want to keep reasonably dry, like the dog................

[DER E30]

I saw a defender on the road the other day. It was badass

[Wschnitz]

Yeah im with sleeve on the defender, find a really clean one. It doesnt have to be like brand new, but a importable defender without any rust or dents in 2.5td or 200/300tdi swapped.

Even better if you can find a shortbed truck:

[DER E30]

Yeah but then you can't drive it in the US..

You can drive it in the US, you just can't register or title it, or maybe even take it out of the port.

That's the whole point of the thread guys! What would you bring over that you can't have now

[roguetoaster]

Yeah but then you can't drive it in the US..

You can drive it in the US, you just can't register or title it, or maybe even take it out of the port.

[mr2peak]

Id grab a 320d e46 manual touring from the UK. If you look hard enough you could get an nice unregistered one for less than $3k usd

Yeah but then you can't drive it in the US..

[BUDNUNTA]

Id grab a 320d e46 manual touring from the UK. If you look hard enough you could get an nice unregistered one for less than $3k usd