Looking for a drop top, thinking BMW 650i
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Looking for a drop top, thinking BMW 650i
I have a 2012 S550 4matic but I want something a little sportier and with a drop top. Looking at either a BMW M6 or 650i. Probably will give the S to the wife. Wish I could justify the cost of the new S550 cab but they are obnoxiously expensive and the M6 is a beast. Anyone know if the BMW products are as bad as the Mercedes brand on reliability and cost of ownership.
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Well, test drove an M6 convertible yesterday and it is indeed a beast. Goes like a raped ape but it was a bit of a step down from my S from a quality of materials standpoint. It was more like driving a race car, but the racerboy exhaust got old after about 5 minutes. Probably going to look at something else.
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I have a 330i vert as a rental for a couple of weeks. Very nice little car, drives beautifully and handles well. Good audio (much better than the HK in the 221). Interior design and materials are a step down from my C300 but in every other respect I'd prefer the Bimmer.
The 650i is my dream vert, but coming from a 221 you'd want the standard suspension and 19" wheels. Nothing rides like an S, and the 6 is based on the mid sized 5, not the big 7, but even the 7 all luxed out doesn't ride like an S. Only the 222 Cabrio does.
You have to sort of disregard the S as a benchmark and enjoy the 6 for what it is: a reasonably refined vert by BMW standards.
The 650i is my dream vert, but coming from a 221 you'd want the standard suspension and 19" wheels. Nothing rides like an S, and the 6 is based on the mid sized 5, not the big 7, but even the 7 all luxed out doesn't ride like an S. Only the 222 Cabrio does.
You have to sort of disregard the S as a benchmark and enjoy the 6 for what it is: a reasonably refined vert by BMW standards.
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Well, test drove an M6 convertible yesterday and it is indeed a beast. Goes like a raped ape but it was a bit of a step down from my S from a quality of materials standpoint. It was more like driving a race car, but the racerboy exhaust got old after about 5 minutes. Probably going to look at something else.
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It was a 2014 and it was almost too fast, I could see myself getting into trouble with 560HP in a rear wheel drive vehicle. The B&O sound system was amazing as well, sounded amazing even with the top down. It was a very nice car but I may wait another year when my S is close to the warranty end date and swap it for the M6 or 650i then.