05-15-2014, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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///M6 Coupe on the way..
My new commute starting July 1st 2014 will be about 25-30mins of stop and go downtown grind. I felt like the MT M5 was great for the last 2 years but I needed something easier to get around in. Having just completed the sign up of a very nice new project I decided that the DD needed to change and this time I wasn't going to just stick to a sedan or coupe. What I needed was a sporty ride that I could install a baby seat in, occasional take an adult, use in the winter, and have a trunk for my golf clubs etc. Finally narrowed it down to an M6 (coupe or gc), and Panamera GTS - very different cars but they all fit into the budget and requirements nicely.
Panamera GTS test was 1st.. Pros: NA engine, sounds nice, fun burble on deceleration, light on its feet, great grip, nice stitching on interior, solid build quality and feel, probably really holds its value! Cons: Felt slow at times, the tech is showing its age, I don't love its look (not bad), hard to fall in love with it, feels big. Wife has a Cayenne already and probably will also get the refresh, didn't feel different enough. I have a super good friend that works at Porsche so its tough to walk away; but in the end the Panamera is a great package and I see why Porsche sells so many of them. If I didn't own a Cayenne and M5 I feel like I would have definitely jumped to this car. I was really looking forward to this car blowing me away, even configured and priced it. I think I expected more driving the car with an NA engine ironically I almost think that the M5 sounds better in some circumstances (active sound?) then even this GTS. Anyhow not much else to mention - its a great package that even comes with 4WD but I couldn't pull the trigger. I must say that what BMW ///M offers with all the tech, comfort, etc. in the package they do it gets hard to go elsewhere - even to might Porsche. So yesterday on my way back from a meeting I dropped in to see my friends at BMW Toronto. Chit chatting here and there - a 2014 ///M6 (white on full red leather, executive, and B&O) was sitting there it had been there for quite some time - stunning car! I made a joke about how the heck they hadn't sold it, they mentioned that M6s coupes are rare and a tough sell at times. I went home and couldn't get the car out of my head, the cockpit inside, the carbon roof, the stitching, the B&O, it was stunning. I test drove one a while back and it felt much more sporty and handled different then the M5. Without even driving it I made them an offer and just signed off, pretty pumped! Always wanted one of these things, I hope my winters will be compatible on the M6 but will find out more later. Dropping the M5 off on Saturday and picking it up next week, will look sweet next to my R8GT. While driving today and yesterday I have seen Panameras everywhere and have yet to see one M6 coupe. Now I need an exhaust, some ok pictures attached - will put more in when I pick it up.
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05-15-2014, 05:49 PM | #2 |
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Great looking Car enjoy it. I have just done a deal on an M6 GC CP for September delivery, Alpine White and SAKhir Leather as yours is.
One of the best colours for the M6 IMO.
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Good selection. When I was dropping my '08 M6 the wife was pushing for a Panamera Turbo over the '14 M6, glad I didn't give in. You'll love the car.
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Congrats! You will love this car. The fact that there are so few of them, makes it even better!
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Congratulation! The full merino leather interior is stunning.
It was the only option I was so concern about at the time I got my car.
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Congrats and excellent color combo. I too love the fact that I dont see M6's in my area, however, do see plenty of F10 M's.
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Steady boy we don't want any heart attacks
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The only one of the three I regret? The Full Merino Leather. Oh well, it will be on my LCI version for sure
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I like the Eisenmann Race of these two.. I really like the Meisterschaft the most.
But... I installed the Turner Axle back.. Video to come on Tuesday. Everyone has an opinion and they all will open up the music box!
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Congrats!
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to me:
Number 1 : Meisterschaft Number 2 : Akrapovic
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Great looking Car, mine on Order, where did you buy the "Black M6 Boot Badge" please?.
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Pretty sure IND sells them or a local paint shop can do them for you.
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Thanks Twitch, got a quote for this installed without the carbon tips for $7950 (Canadian) the tips are crazy expensive ($455 each) and I need 4!! Gotta pay to play I know at some point I will need an exhaust on my car and really wanted this.. might drive the car around for a bit and then decide after.
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That's not my car .. it will be when I make those changes to it. That picture is from IND's site.
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