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Review: 2012 650i Convertible Impresses Caradvice
BIMMERPOST NEWS Review: 2012 650i Convertible Impresses Caradvice Caradvice.com.au had a chance to review the 2012 650i convertible and came away very impressed, especially with its new styling, engine, automatic transmission, quality, handling/ride balance, and markedly improved electric steering. Here are some of the more notable quotes from their review: Quote:
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04-24-2011, 09:03 PM | #4 |
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Woo hoo!
Mine should be leaving the boat in Baltimore by Thursday. I haven't heard anything about an official launch date, so I'm not sure when it will leave the VPC. |
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04-25-2011, 04:21 AM | #5 |
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[QUOTE=Jason;9445610] We loaded the engine by picking a deliberately high gear while climbing a very steep hill and slowing to under 40km/h. Once you flatten your right foot there is a hint of turbo lag [QUOTE=Jason;9445610]
Thats roughly 25 mph, wouldn't most cars Turbo or NA show the same thing at such low speeds and under load? I really would like to know what other cars wouldn't at this price point or below it? |
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04-25-2011, 05:25 AM | #7 |
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Nice. I still think I'll prefer the coupe just because I always like coupes better. I seen a black 650i convertible last night. Looked really sleek and the rear lights look good at night.
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04-25-2011, 07:39 AM | #8 |
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GooooodGodawmighty!
Did anyone else notice the price charged for the Australian convertible?
Even with exchange rate flux, that car costs 2X what is charged in the US. I know we get attractive pricing in the States, but good grief, AU $250K is a helluvalotamoney!!
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04-25-2011, 09:06 AM | #9 |
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It's nice to finally hear a positive review about this car. Most have criticized it for the lack of steering feel and the "unBMW" handling. This article seems to express that that's not true... What's the truth? And is it really as bad as other people make it out to be?
Besides that, the new 6 is definitely a car I'd see myself getting. Look at it! It's beautiful!
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04-25-2011, 12:45 PM | #11 |
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Cheap fuel prices too lol.
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04-25-2011, 07:36 PM | #13 |
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To Shane's point about steering, I drove the new convertible at the Amelia Island Concours. I remarked to the BMW guy that I had read about vague steering and I didn't think it was vague at all, rather precise and centered.
His remark was interesting, he said, "The remarks in the early reviews about steering really got BMW's attention and they have tweaked it a couple of times already." Being and old school guy and thinking about the ratios of rack and pinion or even recirculating ball steering set ups, that struck me as baloney at first, and then I remembered this car has "electric" steering, and that reshaping the amount of steering assist and where it kicks in could absolutely permit the manufacturer to dramatically alter steering feel with software.
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04-26-2011, 07:12 PM | #14 |
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