How to identify a true Alpina?

[wkohler]

Originally Posted by Mark in Toronto

Good point about the cluster AlpinaMan. Correct me if I'm wrong, but codes can be altered on later model cars, e.g., e34 to change or alter the true mileage.

If the cluster is swapped out on an E34, E36 and later, a red dot appears next to the trip odometer indicating the mileage might not be accurate.

Another way to verify whether or not an Alpina car is a true Alpina car is to have the VIN checked by the parts department at your BMW dealer. In the ETK, when you enter the last 7 of the BMW VIN, this should come up on a real Alpina car:

Note

Caution! ALPINA vehicle
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ALPINA-specific parts can only be
identified using the ALPINA Parts
Catalogue.
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The ALPINA Parts Catalogue can be
ordered directly from ALPINA by
specifying the vehicle identification
number.
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Contact:
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Mail: mailto:info@alpina.de
Tel: +49-8241-5005-0
Fax: +49-8241-5005-155
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