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Originally Posted by SouthernBoy
1.) I don't have adaptive drive with ARS. The ride quality is still superb and each mode still makes the ride feel different in each mode.
2.) See answer to #1.
3.) White light. I don't see any blue at all.
4.) The M-Sport seats are comfortable, but they look exactly the same as the standard seats that were on the other one covered in Individual Amaro Brown Full Merino leather. The other one did have active front seats, but this one doesn't. I also drove a 640i convertible loaner for 4 weeks (and an M6 for 2 weeks) while they tried to fix the exposed airbag on the Individual and it had Active Front Seats. All it does is rock the seat from side to side. Did not reduce back pain on long trips. Not recommended.
5.) I can feel the performance of the car with the big V8, but it's not as exciting as I'd hoped it would be. It doesn't really push you back violently in the seat. It's just a very smooth car with a nice sounding engine and exhaust.
6.) The B&O system is very good at accuracy especially voice clarity, but lacks fullness no matter how you tune it. Vocals are clear, but not thick and full. It's treble is slightly harsh and distorted when loud, but even slightly annoying on low volume. Overall high volume listening is distorted. Bass is too clean and also lacks fullness if you are into bass. I use high bit-rate music files plugged in via USB in the armrest. Sometimes I listen to myself and it's fairly good, but not as good as in the basement studio on even the non high-end monitors in the den. Even using a high quality auxiliary cable is NOT recommended as it is extremely distorted on any volume in my opinion. CDs are also a bit flat.
7.) Honestly I love the compliments I receive. I've been at the beach since Saturday and I've had 3 people yell out the window on the road saying nice car. Never get that in my other cars unless I'm parked at a shop. I haven't had any problems yet which is great because I've never had a car that did not have at least a couple of annoying problems in the first 1,000 miles (except a Lexus IS which is a great car by the way). This is the first BMW I've ever owned that did not have a lot of problems.
8.) I won't be doing any mods to the car. I like the way it is right now.
I think you will love the 640d. They don't sell that model here in the US. I used to have a 2011 335d with that engine and it was very reliable (except for a belt that flew off and somehow managed to get out of the drop pan underneath in the first few thousand miles). You might miss the engine and exhaust sound though. But fuel economy is important these days especially here. I have noticed that Atlanta is the 2nd city in the US with highest amount of all-electric vehicle registrations so I don't think diesel has much of a future in America with Tesla rising up and BMW with their i3 they love to display everywhere in the metro area (plus the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt seem to be popular).
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Wow thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, really appreciate it
I could have asked the same from a dealer but lets be honest.... they dont always tell the truth.. well not at my local one thats for sure, they were highly misinformed.
Finding a 650i is nearly impossible here unless you buy brand new, not really a popular option unfortunately.
The 640d in the UK is pretty powerful, has 313hp with a crazy 630nm of torque so from what i heard it has plenty of power and added with that crazy fuel economy i think its the perfect blend because of the high fuel prices here.
I think you car is stunning and i cannot wait to get mine, still searching for that perfect one haha
The only mods i will do is cosmetic, so black (wheels, grill, mirrors, roof, spoiler)
Last question if you dont mind, sorry if it will be the same answer as to no1: My previous car was a 320d m sport and i sometimes drive my mother around, she always complained how harsh the ride was, so as you had a 335d before, how would you say the ride is in comparison to the 335.
Thanks again!