Fixing a Melted Alpina B7 — Is the F01 a massive money pit or a bargain on the Next E38 Classic BMW?

This isn’t just another BMW 7 Series — it’s a 2012 Alpina B7 F01, one of the rarest executive saloons ever built. Originally priced at over $140,000, these cars now sell anywhere from $19k to $60k, but owning one can be the best decision of your life… or your biggest financial mistake. In this video, we take on a high-mileage Alpina B7 that arrived at Fluid MotorUnion in Naperville, IL after driving over six hours for repair. From valve stem seals, turbo stress, and melted catalytic converters, to subframe alignment and electrical gremlins, this project proves why BMW Alpinas aren’t just fancy 7 Series. They’re rare, exclusive, and fragile — but worth saving if you know what you’re getting into. Whether you’re into BMW restoration, rare Alpina history, or expert repairs on luxury performance cars, this is a story about passion, risk, and what it really takes to keep an Alpina alive. FMU Bad Driver Hoodie is NOW AVAILABLE! https://fluidmotorunion.com/product/b... Amazon affiliate store, where we post handy tools and products we like https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence... Check out Dynami, a local DJ friend! His track "Dance for Me" is our intro music. https://soundcloud.com/dynamimusic/dy... Foreign | Domestic | Performance To book an appointment or find out more information, hit up our website or email/call: 🖥 - www.fluidmotorunion.com 📲 - (630) 305 3054 📩 - [email protected] 🎦 - Facebook.com/FMU 2108 W. Ferry Road Unit 102, Naperville IL 60563