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Post by peeblezZ4 » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:02 pm

After my 35i headed off to Sheffield last month to a nice new owner I decided to buy this to try something a little different. It's a 2012 640i SE with an 8sp auto box. Standard factory BHP is about 320. Obviously a bit more lardy than the Z4 but a nice drive all the same.
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:22 pm

Very nice, I've always had a soft spot for a 6 series :thumbsup:
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Post by IRD » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:30 pm

Looks very nice indeed. I love the shape and I bet it’s a bit more comfortable than the Z. You’ve got to try these things. :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:39 pm

Lovely, I've always liked the 6 Series. :thumbsup:

But I'm not ready to end Z4 ownership yet!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Gone - Ruby Black
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Post by N4LLY » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:45 pm

Very nice indeed. Approved :thumbsup:
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Post by sars » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:47 pm

very nice indeed :thumbsup:
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i 8)
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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Post by Pondrew » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:51 pm

I very, very nearly bought a 640 se vert a couple of years ago. Only reason I didn't is cos the RAC inspection on it wasn't good, then I changed my mind.
Still want an M6 in Sakhir Orange TBH, but the running costs are enormous!

Prettiest car BMW have made for many years IMO.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
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Post by B21 » Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:26 pm

I think it’s an honorary Z4…stretched…… :tumbleweed:

Maybe Z4L…as per Audi A8L… :thumbsup:
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:03 pm

I think you have a point there Peter!

I've thought I've seen a G29 a few times, only to discover it's a 6 Series. :roll:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:08 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:03 pm I've thought I've seen a G29 a few times, only to discover it's a 6 Series
Time for a visit to spec savers for you young man :rofl:

    G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully :oops:)
    G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
    E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
    E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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    Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:11 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:08 pm Time for a visit to spec savers for you old duffer
    FTFY. :lol:
    Coupes because stunning!
    Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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    Post by paddy wright » Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:46 pm

    Lovely car, health to drive.
    Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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    Post by ronk » Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:14 am

    Looks good and I’m sure also very comfortable!
    You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
    So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:
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    Post by Pondrew » Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:52 am

    Because the 6 series were the equivalent of the MB 'S class', ie their 'flagship model', they put all the latest tech in them years before the rest of the range got it. HUD, soft close doors, LED headlights and full LED rears, i drive 5, full comfort access...etc, etc. First car in the 'F series range', at least 3 years before all the others (apart from the 7 but that was a 6 saloon).

    Great VFM used as well, especially as the SE isn't as popular as the M-sport. The 650 engine is not the best, though, with it's 'hot V8' and both turbos sat in all the heat. Makes the N54 look like a reliable engine!
    All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

    F31 320i. Good car.
    E89 20i Now fully dried
    Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
    Mazda3 sold
    Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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    Post by Pondrew » Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:56 am

    Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:03 pm I've thought I've seen a G29 a few times, only to discover it's a new Merc SL.
    Fixed. Me too TBH! :lol:
    All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

    F31 320i. Good car.
    E89 20i Now fully dried
    Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
    Mazda3 sold
    Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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