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      07-12-2012, 02:31 PM   #37
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Originally Posted by Judah View Post
In regard to weight, here's a copy and paste of what I wrote on page one;
"Considering the M6 convertible/coupes actual competition is now the Bentley GT V8 convertible and coupe, CL63 and SL63 it's weight is not bad at all. With the exception of the newly designed SL the M6s are much lighter than the others. When compared to the Jags and Astons it's heavier yet *performs better and comes with more bells and whistle than are even offered on the two respective brands."

I can't tell why others would but I can tell you why I would buy an M6 over the rest of the 6 range, (not that there's anything wrong with the rest of the range):
Carbon roof (coupe, tech aside I luv the look)
Wider stance = great road presence
Wider wheels and tires
Carbon trimmed interior
M seats
More power/torque(without aftermarket add ons)
7 speed DCT(although the 8speed is nice)
0-60 in atleast 3.7(coupe) considering its M5 counterpart can do it
This is a short list, I left alot out....

This car can go full on(raw power with great handling in comparison) to full off(max luxury). To me this is a more refined mature mans/woman's M3 now M4. Someone who doesn't care to track the car and drives at or below the speed limit mostly but on occasion reverts back to his/her youth on an empty stretch of highway.
That's where I am.
I'm the same guy that would buy a CL63, I just like the BMW better.
I'm with you on that one. I just traded a 2012 650i convertible for the M6. I've had a CL600 a couple of years ago and an SL55 and SL500 a few years back. Not track cars but well-built GT cars. I don't usually drive way above the speed limit but sometimes have the urge to drive fast on wide open highways just for the rush. I'm younger than 50s or 60s so I don't necessarily fit the intended market for these cars. But, I love the design and I love the engineering that went into building the M6. And I certainly didn't buy the M6 to impress people or wow them that I can afford one. If I wanted to be blingy, I could have bought a Conti GT, Aston or Ferrari. In fact, I drive my hybrid CT200h more than I do my M6.
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