Getting A “No Start” Bank Repo Alpina B7 Running & Driving Perfectly For $50! Dealer Auction ERROR! 

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Alex: This has really nice MPSS tires on it, those are really expensive Also Alex: Let's see if it will do a burnout

Absolutely. A vandalism budget fix. That would be a great video. Show how to fix scratches, minor dents and possibly even spray paint... Kinda stuff you can try at home before having to eat it and call the pros.

ABS damage looks more likely to be a forklift jab. While lifting from the opposite side, the tip of the right fork catching the protective cover first and then the module. Whoops!

Tape up the paint when sanding the headlamps, or use a smaller sander. I heard the sander hitting the panels a few times. Or take the headlamps out and then sand and polish them. No need to reduce paint layers unnecessarily.

Perhaps ABS module was broken from improper jacking/lifting the car before.

I can't speak for others but personally, I'd like to see the water infiltration in the trunk dried up and properly cleaned out. That's basically just labor. Then replace t.he ABS module that was vandalized. After the water issue is completed, replace the rear glass. This vehicle is beautiful and definitley deserves to be restored if the owner can afford to do it. The scratched paint and exterior detailing is a superficial issue IMHO, that can be dealt with later on (maybe in a whole other video?) and could even be coupled with interior detailing/restoration and audio restoration. My 2 cents.

I vote yes to the key scratch removal video. That'd be interesting to see if you can get them all out.

Alex one thing to keep in mind the ABS issue can be caused by a faulty door handle (I know sounds crazy but super common) The fuse that powers all 4 door comfort access handles also powers the DSC module (its a 5amp circuit) I see the DSC module is physically damaged but I would check that fuse to see if its blown and disconnect all the door harnesses (to prevent the shorted handle from blowing the fuse) and see if the DSC will start communicating. A quick test would be to see if the comfort access is working at all!

I love this car! Please fix it and make it look new again!

You should run a dehumidifier for a couple hours/days. It should help take out most if not all the moisture

Alex, that was nice of you helping Sam with this car. That is a nice BMW and with minimal issues it was a worthy purchase. Hopefully he posts a video or two of this car soon. Thanks for the video.

Love how raw this video is lol and the commentary just like a regular guy keeping it real and going getting thru it one step at a time

A B7 has been one of my dream cars for as long as I can remember. The styling is timeless and performance was unmatched. I'm really looking forward to more B7 videos.

Alex, I own a 2011 Alpina B7 here in McKinney, TX. Mine has about 117K on the odometer and it is as nice a car as you will find. I have owned this car for many years now and as 10+ year old car I still get comments almost every time I am out and about. I have been thru all of the typical issues with the N63 engine (CCP from BMW) where they replaced the valve guides to stop the oil consumption and it no longer uses any oil. One thing I wanna call your attention to is the aux turbo coolant pump you were getting issues on. If I recall correctly there was a recall on those and if your car VIN was in a certain range then they replaced it for free. Mine was doing the exact same thing yours is doing yet mine was not in the recall range. Replaced it and no longer have the issue. One other thing to look at when you get everything dry in the back trunk area, there's a fuel pressure module that goes bad without any water intrusion or other factors. I replaced high pressure fuel pumps, low pressure pump in the gas tank and all along it was this dang $150.00 module. The issue was during the summer months when it would get hot, it would internally shut down and the car would die. I mean right dead in the middle of the road. Let it cool down and it would run again. Just keep an eye out for that module and I recall it being located on the passenger side under the cover where the battery is located.

As much as Alex, Sam, Rich & Co definitely helped me get through Covid with some sanity intact, seeing a B7 unloved like this brings tears to my eyes.

Yes I wanna see the el cheapo paint correction. You did a GREAT job Alex!

@3:43... I'd recognize that "hand" print anywhere... That's a raccoon paw print.

Definitely worth putting back on the road. Needs total buff job and detailing. Use recycled modules and should be a good daily driver

A B7 is dope & it's looks like a great car to have and Sam is lucky to have a good friend like yourself to check the car for him. Awesome video!

I would love to see this car fixed up on a budget given how far Alex has brought it.

This car needs to be brought back to its former glory. It’s crazy to think this ended up at a subprime gravel lot somewhere being sold to people who should be in a 2000 civic.

Would love to see a budget restore video/s of the Alpina. Interior and exterior!

I agree with you, the people who check that car gave up without even trying, thank you for sharing your knowledge, we need more channels like yours to learn something and not waste our times!

That poor big girl, glad she gets some tender love. Rare car on RU-vid, its nice to see that you take care of her.

The rollercoaster 🎢 of running well, running bad, running okay. Had me in the edge of my seat. 👍

When your front air vent are broken especially a BMW 7 series that was built to last interior wise, you know the previous owner was a coke head.

I can't believe you buffed those headlights without taping around it!

Love the "Brake system, drive moderately" message on the dash as you create a rubber donut cloud. Not a Beemer fan, but this one is an eye catcher. Thanks, Alex. Always fun. 🚘

Alex it’s not a S63 engine …it’s a N63 engine with different internals and turbos…just replace spark plugs and coil packs

They probably put a jack under the car and damaged the module.

beautiful car and awesome that you got it running smoothly Alex. I would love to see it properly cleaned up and a minor maintenance done to it. like oil, filters and spark plugs.

Finally! A great LSC video as before. Thank´s Alex!

The B7 also features a sport exhaust system, an increased top speed thanks to the use of specialized non-run-flat tires, and Alpina-specific tuning for the transmission, suspension and all-wheel-drive system. It also features two unique paint schemes not offered on any other BMW.

Make sure you use the correct oil filter. I believe the Alpina engine uses a different filter that the standard Engine. The wrong filter can cause damage to the turbos.

M539 Restorations is an all BMW guy he is currently rebuilding the B7 engine . Could definitely help cut down on the diagnostics. Great video

maybe a wet sand on the scratches? would love to see a revival video of the paint

29:20 probably improperly jacked it up and crushed it?

Indeed, it has to be fixed correctly and enjoyed for years to come!

Love to see the finished product... Thanks for sharing

Gorgeous car, alpinas are amazing- I saw a twin turbo diesel in Europe when I was traveling. I love the blue on those!

Totally worth putting some money into making it run well and look half way decent again. Just don't go too crazy over the top. Samcrac coming up to help? Now that it's spring he can probably handle Chicago weather again

Incredible how you solved this problem again ! Great job done 👍😀👏🏻👏🏻

Budget paint fix! I am all for it. And dry out all of the control units. Throw them all into rice. Might save you some $$$ Can't wait for the next video on it 😍

Only 4400 miles passed the service date. That's honestly pretty low for a 7 series, it's usually closer to 10-15k. Like somehow that more expensive the car gets, the less the maintenance gets done. Just buy a Buick 3800 if you're gonna treat it like shit.

Great work Alex. Personally I would love a full detail of the inside and paint restoration.

Keep it coming, very interested to see how good you can get the Aplina looking on a budget !

I just fall in love with this car, i definitely put a back glass i just use it as it is besides giving back to the auction. But surely this car can be reasonably fixed with used parts and became a perfect daily (a really great one), no more comments, just love you alpina ❤️

Yes. I wanna see an el cheapo paint correction. You did a good job still, Alex.

Great job Alex, The Alpina is going to be a really nice car once some TLC is applied to the interior and the paint.

Such an awesome find! Love this car. Seems like a burnout machine, must have tons of power. Please do another video trying to get the key marks out of the paint. Also include the back window replacement. Would love to find a gem like this!!!

So awesome! Makes me want to do it myself! Always a gamble I know, but maybe it’s time to do that. Used car market is still, against my gambles, still absurd. What could go wrong?! Lol. Thanks LSC…my Carly should be here in about a week! Super excited to unlock all the potential!!! Keep on LSC’ing on!!!

36:56 Fun fact buddy if you pop the hood you don’t end up scratching the hood when buffing the lights….

I bought Carly on your recommendation & I have a 2015 E class mercedes! Mercedes don't allow any coding changes via Carly only code reading & resetting! I appreciate you wouldn't get as many sales or support from Carly but it would be fair to you viewers ! Ian from UK 🇬🇧

This will be a very satisfying resto. DON'T STOP PLEASE!

Yes please do a complete restore. I love Alpinas!

The F01 Alpina B7 biturbo was officially rated at 507hp bc the v12 from BMW was 544hp. All the B7s actually have a lot more power like in the 540 to 580 range.

That is a beautiful car Alex. Would love to see the budget key-job repair.

I am so excited ! I'm 4.52 in and I can't wait... Made my Sunday morning. Putting on a coffee. Back with you all soon . Steve Brisbane Australia

Beautiful car, great work Alex,Sam has a really nice ride. Do the budget build.

I love watching ur videos I do almost all my work myself. I have a vehicle from a car lot that has pretty much been broken since I got it and still has full coverage and making payment every week on it, my pickup truck motor just blew up after putting 2500 into the truck I'm having bad luck lately I guess. I work 60 to 70 hrs a week and don't have time really to look for anything so sharing my wife's suburban it's tough with our kinds I feel like I can't catch a break vehicle wise and it sucks. I'm so grateful for ur videos and love for vehicles, working on vehicles is such a stress reliever for me, I just wish I had a decent vehicle for me for work and for the kids

So sad to see a beast like that, having fallen so far... hope you can bring it back, Alex!

I’ve always loved those b7s! Great video

Yes. It would be interesting to fix it on a budget!

I love how this thing used almost a quarter tank of fuel in just 16miles

Missed opportunity for a collaboration with The Lockpicking Lawyer on those wheels.

Keep them coming brotha!! 🙏🙏🙏

I would love to see this thing get a full restoration! It definitely deserves it even though these engines aren’t the most reliable lol.

Alex, I used your code to get 15% off a Carly! And I upgraded my Carly to the every car option. I can't wait for it to arrive. Gas in my area is averaging $6.29 and Diesel is over $7.00 a gallon.

I'd say it's totally worth fixing especially in this market where prices on just about anything is sky high. Before it was that one owner driven on sunday cars that fetched high prices and now salvage, flooded or 3 owner cars are also expensive. The biggest thing would be the modules which can be had used, a good service (oil/filter, air filters, cabin air filter and spark plugs), replacing the rear glass, tires and a good detail. Very sellable at that point.

This man is so knowledgeable. Excellent video! I wish he was living in my state, he would help me fixing the my mix firing 2010 bmw 750li.

Starting to like this channel more and more cheers from California at the end of the day buffing even the trunk you gave that car some luv it needed and it was more then presentable imo

I am a bmw guy and dam it's so beautiful..congratulations bro..i hope u can bring her back to life

Definitely try the keyed car restoration.

This is such a cool car. I can't wait to see more videos about it.

Awesome video! I really love the Alpina B7. What a amazing looking vehicle. I always see on the highway in CT on my way to work exact same color. I really want one..One day, after watching your video anything is possible. Thank you for sharing!

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Great episode! I think you saved Sam's butt on this one. When you did that wet sanding on the headlights, you should have taken it to some of those scratches in the paint. That's what it's going to take to have any chance of repairing them. Obviously, the risk is going through the clear, but it is what it is. Lastly, I find that headlights won't stay clear unless you do some kind of clear coat after sanding and buffing.

ordered my scanner today- thanks for the discount code!

The touchup/ budget paint resto is always nice to see.

As always your doing great, I think the Alpina needs a rear window a buff job and send it on its way before history proves to be correct and that BMW/BUMPED UP Alpina grenades itself. it's a shame looks like a fun car.

Great video Alex! Small side note :) The Alpina engine is based on the BMW N63 engine not the S63 (which as different exhaust manifolds and some other changes vs the N63).

Yes Alex. A cheap paint/rescue video on the B7 would be a great video!! Yes!!

Definitely do a budget car touch up fix. Great idea.

Never knew Alpina had liquid cooled batteries 🤣

Beautiful Alpina!!!! Great color also. Definately key revival, I was keyed also and would love to see how it would be corrected on a budget. You should definately consider having your corroded modules cleaned they can easily be done at a fraction of the cost. I had several with similar issues in my Volvo . I used the XeModex guy's you could do a collab with them and actually Elliot Alvis also used them.

Welcome to the BMW world brother! What a beautiful genuine Alpina. Super rare! My M6 has been fun so far!

Keep going on this one! Very cool car. Great find.

2:24 I've got a 2003 Buick Lesabre that a shop wanted $350 to replace the oil pressure sending unit.. Took me and a friend all of about 30 minutes to do the work myself. That is why cars get like this. The sending unit costs like $30 and the oil/filter was about $40... I realize people have to make money, but damn..

Alpina was an independent producer. When they built a car, it was no longer a BMW. On registration, it is also called Alpine. BMW did not send cars for conversion, Alpina had an agreement with BMW, nor were they sold through their dealers

Looking forward to both of my favorite euro car guys on RU-vid doing B7 projects at the same time!

Alex, your experience at identifying eccentric German electrical gremlins is as amazing a your electrical problem solving abilities. And you only had this car for ONE DAY!?!?!? Now that's really satisfying!! LoL.. Looks like a great candidate for one good quick flip. Great work. Terrific video.

I had a similar situation on a BMW X5M with Dinan S1. I'd take DeOxit to all connector contacts. It now has zero codes. Seems like your ALpina is down on at least 2 cylinders. Probably a voltage issue. Definitely do the rod bearings ASAP

The last thing the deadbeat owner did before the car was repoed was to google "What broken window would cause the most water damage on my Alpina?"

YES Alex, let's see a video on key damage repair.

Seeing you be able to code the car with Carly was enough to convince me to invest in one

If I was Sam, I'd let Alex fix this car completely. But then again, a working car might not have a place on his chicken farm.

Did not realize how incredibly awesome ansoil oil is until i completely researched it lately. One of these days could you do an Amsoil plug on one of your videos? Talking more in-depth on your thoughts and feelings about it.

First time seeing your channel, would love to see the car in it's finished state.. I'm hooked!

I just bought Carly the full version using your link and code, thanks for explaining everything about Carly, I just bought 2010 BMW 335i and replaced a battery but you must program a battery for bmw or code it, so I think this should work, one thing that I did not expect is smart mechanic To be billed annually it was in the fine print