6 Series - worth a buy?

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paulgs1000

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 Newcastle upon Tyne
My mate is considering a 2007 Series 6, V8 with 38,000 miles. He's coming from a 350SLK and has been looking at SL500s.

He's asked me what I think - can't really say but wondered if there were any thoughts/experience on the Forum?

Cheers :driving: :thumbsup:
 
I've had 2, a 645 and a 650....

I think they look a little old now, and that an SL still looks good......

I just think there is something redundant about a 4 seater convertible........unless he is buying a coupe, that's fine.
 
Stark said:
I've had 2, a 645 and a 650....

I think they look a little old now, and that an SL still looks good......

I just think there is something redundant about a 4 seater convertible........unless he is buying a coupe, that's fine.
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See I'm the other way round. In my mind a convertible is for posing and cruising, a 4 seater, to fit some friends / family members in and go out for a nice day out is perfect. I think a sports car should be a coupé for improved driving dynamics.

Just my 2pence :wink:
 
Stark said:
I've had 2, a 645 and a 650....

I think they look a little old now, and that an SL still looks good......

I just think there is something redundant about a 4 seater convertible........unless he is buying a coupe, that's fine.
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Funny I'm thinking the other way round. I never really liked the shape but the last couple years I think it's starting to look really good.

Did you find much difference between the 645-650.? Also any crazy repair bills.?
 
What is a big shame is that they didn't make it with a diffrent boot. Looks great with the boot lid out of the way

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Mine were both in warranty so no issues. But my 645 went in 30 something times for faulty reef sensor which ended up in them giving me over £50,000 towards the purchase of a new 650 sport convertible.

But otherwise nothing else. Run flats ok too

Still think better cars out there
 
I always look back on my 6 months with V8 6series as being the best all rounder ive ever owned .
In that it did everything,had everything & could seat 4 albeit a squeeze in the rear
Up to the facelifts were full of problems both mechanical & electrical
As Stark mentioned even on 19inch runflats they drive without the usual failings , possibly the adaptive suspension ?
In short i parted with mine after being without it for some 30 days's out of the 150 or so owned it
If not for my pal being a BM indy it would have cost me thousands , as it was i hit £1500 in repairs pretty swiftly which to my mind were more manufacturing weakness which grates on me at that level of car
Should add mine was a 2 owner 60k always serviced at BM car :wink:
Heated steering wheel & controlling the cd by voice were nice gimmicks :oops:
I have looked at them again recently as they fall but the £500/tax puts me off as a weekender
Great interiors btw
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"Coolant transfer pipe" is worth a google.

The 645i had more issues fixed in the 650i but details escape me right now.

Uses a lot more gas than any Z or 3-series except the e93 M3.

Wheels are problematic. Large wheels, big offsets, large brakes. A second set of wheels is annoying to acquire.
 
i test drove 3 different 6 series (convertables) all the V8 versions, they all drove very smooth and powerful, but everyone i went in seemed to have a damp problem inside and the boot, so in the end i went for my Z4m :thumbsup:
 
Squiddie said:
"Coolant transfer pipe" is worth a google.

The 645i had more issues fixed in the 650i but details escape me right now.

Uses a lot more gas than any Z or 3-series except the e93 M3.

Wheels are problematic. Large wheels, big offsets, large brakes. A second set of wheels is annoying to acquire.
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For a larf I followed your advice re the coolant transfer pipe, Christ all bloody mighty !!!! Blimey effing Charlie !!!! ,that is what I call a pocket emptying experience matey :fuelfire: .,memo to oneself , run away as fast as you possibly can do not look back just run away from a BMW V8 that is even a day out of warranty ,you have been warned :poke:
 
Tricky Dicky said:
Squiddie said:
"Coolant transfer pipe" is worth a google.

The 645i had more issues fixed in the 650i but details escape me right now.

Uses a lot more gas than any Z or 3-series except the e93 M3.

Wheels are problematic. Large wheels, big offsets, large brakes. A second set of wheels is annoying to acquire.
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For a larf I followed your advice re the coolant transfer pipe, Christ all bloody mighty !!!! Blimey effing Charlie !!!! ,that is what I call a pocket emptying experience matey :fuelfire: .,memo to oneself , run away as fast as you possibly can do not look back just run away from a BMW V8 that is even a day out of warranty ,you have been warned :poke:
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Ahhh, but...

Now look up "Mercedes SBC" :)
 
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