Bmw M6 convertibles. Anything I need to know and look out for?
16-03-2010, 05:10 PM
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16-03-2010, 05:40 PM
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I guess I'm in a minority of one, but I found the 6 series to be a huge disappointment last year. I'm sorry about that but, as long as you like it, that's WAY more important than my thoughts.
The cabin and boot were both small for the size of the car, the ergonomics weren't great, and I just didn't find it a car I'd want to be in or to drive. For me, there are better cars out there for the same or less money.
The cabin and boot were both small for the size of the car, the ergonomics weren't great, and I just didn't find it a car I'd want to be in or to drive. For me, there are better cars out there for the same or less money.
16-03-2010, 05:50 PM
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Porkie i dont agree about the m5 looking like a taxi, they look nice like an elegant woman, the m6 just looks like a fat bird that goes well 
I HAVE to like the look of the car...i would have thought an sl55 tuned and lowered like mine would be more your scene...faster jaw droppingly beautiful and with the dms setup ref suspension handle surprisingly well plus better on fuel! I love my sl more than the m5 if i am honest especially now the weather is better
The m5 makes a nice everyday car though and very capable of some lunatic behaviour.....ohhhh and that v10 howl.....
I HAVE to like the look of the car...i would have thought an sl55 tuned and lowered like mine would be more your scene...faster jaw droppingly beautiful and with the dms setup ref suspension handle surprisingly well plus better on fuel! I love my sl more than the m5 if i am honest especially now the weather is better
The m5 makes a nice everyday car though and very capable of some lunatic behaviour.....ohhhh and that v10 howl.....
16-03-2010, 06:18 PM
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i love BMW M cars, but would prob rather get SL63/65 
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1501126.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1453325.htm
not that i can afford either though
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1501126.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1453325.htm
not that i can afford either though
16-03-2010, 06:32 PM
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i never knew they did a hard top 6, i've only every seen cabriolets until this thread! the hard top looks soo much better imho!
what ferrari you got lee just out of interest?
what ferrari you got lee just out of interest?
16-03-2010, 06:52 PM
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My friend has one not the cabrio and he really use it! he goes alot to the nurburgring and never had any problems whit it and the brakes are really the best.
16-03-2010, 07:45 PM
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Porkie i dont agree about the m5 looking like a taxi, they look nice like an elegant woman, the m6 just looks like a fat bird that goes well
I HAVE to like the look of the car...i would have thought an sl55 tuned and lowered like mine would be more your scene...faster jaw droppingly beautiful and with the dms setup ref suspension handle surprisingly well plus better on fuel! I love my sl more than the m5 if i am honest especially now the weather is better The m5 makes a nice everyday car though and very capable of some lunatic behaviour.....ohhhh and that v10 howl.....
I HAVE to like the look of the car...i would have thought an sl55 tuned and lowered like mine would be more your scene...faster jaw droppingly beautiful and with the dms setup ref suspension handle surprisingly well plus better on fuel! I love my sl more than the m5 if i am honest especially now the weather is better
The m5 makes a nice everyday car though and very capable of some lunatic behaviour.....ohhhh and that v10 howl.....great cars.... but its a 2 seater... do you REALLY think I would EVER grab the keys to an SL55 over a Ferrari F430???
and please don't say the SL is quicker... coz I know!!!
But the Ferrari is just off the charts to drive. I love it soooo much! Its special in a way the merc could NEVER be!
I need a practical 4 seater fast convert... M6 or Audi RS4... or maybe a new M3 V8 droptop...
I like the M6
16-03-2010, 07:48 PM
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16-03-2010, 07:49 PM
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Lee everyone at my work thats drove M5/M6 & New M3 much prefers the new m3 esp the smg one i have driven 2 & loved them! that gearbox is amazing if i were you i would try get a drive in one before settling on the m6. Love the rs4 but not a drop top one think the m3 drop top looks better.
16-03-2010, 07:56 PM
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Lee everyone at my work thats drove M5/M6 & New M3 much prefers the new m3 esp the smg one i have driven 2 & loved them! that gearbox is amazing if i were you i would try get a drive in one before settling on the m6. Love the rs4 but not a drop top one think the m3 drop top looks better.
thats great advice there. Thanks alot Carlo.
Whats the room like in the back?
My old E46 M3 cab wasnt great. Seats very upright and no leg room.
Dont forget this is a family kinda car... NOT after ultimate driving thrills
Thanks again for your help! I guessed you would be the man with ALL the answers
16-03-2010, 08:02 PM
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I have never sat in the back of one mate to be honest they dont look the comfyest but i know it was a draw back of the E46 so im sure they will have sorted that. Got to be carefull with stuff in the boot incase te folding roof foul's it if it bends the mechanism warranty dont pay.. We have a 335 conv in just now i will grab the keys 2 moro n have a look my work will think im daft sitting in the back of a car on the forecourt My mate on here russellsmith prefer's the audi rs4 to the new m3 he has had both , he also has a E60 m5 touring & loves it . Maria might be able to shed more light on the new bmw cab as well.
My mate on here russellsmith prefer's the audi rs4 to the new m3 he has had both , he also has a E60 m5 touring & loves it . Maria might be able to shed more light on the new bmw cab as well.
16-03-2010, 08:12 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1528732.htm
There is defo more room between the front seat & back seat in this car than a E46 i have a facelift E46 coupe just now & its shocking how tight it is.
There is defo more room between the front seat & back seat in this car than a E46 i have a facelift E46 coupe just now & its shocking how tight it is.
16-03-2010, 08:35 PM
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16-03-2010, 08:40 PM
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16-03-2010, 08:58 PM
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16-03-2010, 09:08 PM
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE and have always reccomended and in fact HAVE bought an SL55 for a mate...
great cars.... but its a 2 seater... do you REALLY think I would EVER grab the keys to an SL55 over a Ferrari F430???
and please don't say the SL is quicker... coz I know!!!
But the Ferrari is just off the charts to drive. I love it soooo much! Its special in a way the merc could NEVER be!
I need a practical 4 seater fast convert... M6 or Audi RS4... or maybe a new M3 V8 droptop...
I like the M6
great cars.... but its a 2 seater... do you REALLY think I would EVER grab the keys to an SL55 over a Ferrari F430???
and please don't say the SL is quicker... coz I know!!!
But the Ferrari is just off the charts to drive. I love it soooo much! Its special in a way the merc could NEVER be!
I need a practical 4 seater fast convert... M6 or Audi RS4... or maybe a new M3 V8 droptop...
I like the M6
have the best of both worlds, the convertable hardtop thing that bmw do for the 3 series, spotted a new m3 version only yesterday, but failed to get a pic
might not be as big, but it's argueably a better driving car than the big 6
16-03-2010, 10:25 PM
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16-03-2010, 10:52 PM
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Porkie....
Check, check and double check again the service history!
It must of had its 1st service before the 1200 mile limit.
Get a good one and they are magic - but get a shed and its going to cost you a fortune... cheap car now doesnt change the fact they were banging on 80-90k new (as I'm sure you know).
Alex
Check, check and double check again the service history!
It must of had its 1st service before the 1200 mile limit.
Get a good one and they are magic - but get a shed and its going to cost you a fortune... cheap car now doesnt change the fact they were banging on 80-90k new (as I'm sure you know).
Alex
16-03-2010, 10:56 PM
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Thats fucking gorgeus. that would be my choice any day
It looks a million times better than the M6
16-03-2010, 11:35 PM
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they are full of running in oil from the factory - it needs to be changed to normal oil at that milage.
There is also the small problem of no warranty if its not been done!
There is also the small problem of no warranty if its not been done!