Traded the GT for a 640D GC

gordocam · 01-18-2015, 12:34 PM

Dealer had a high spec GC that I could not say no to. Deal done and very happy. Weather too bad for decent pics but until then here it is in the showroom.

Bönz · 01-18-2015, 01:11 PM

Congratulations. Enjoy the ride.

doug_999 · 01-18-2015, 02:05 PM

Nice color combo!

I see a little M emblem on the front fender. We don't have those over here and I've always wondered what "Delete extra external lettering" meant on the vin decoder/order sheet. Maybe it is that?

WWnyc · 01-18-2015, 02:23 PM

Very pretty. Congrats and drive it in good health.

gordocam · 01-18-2015, 03:06 PM

Doug.
It's an M Sport model and they all have small M's on the front wings. There is a delete option as you say.
GC

mdrobc13 · 01-19-2015, 01:31 AM

Looks nice. Great job. Enjoy.

SpokenHands · 01-20-2015, 09:24 AM

I traded in my 530d GT SE for the 640d GC 18 months ago. Love the 6GC on many levels but, have to say, the 530d GT was absolutely brilliant for the time and circumstances when I needed a big, fast, versatile touring car.

Moving to the 6GC has of course restored some of the fun of driving a BMW. It is still quite big and heavy and sometimes i wonder if what I really need to do is get into a M4 or 4er GC.

Anyway, hope you enjoy your new car and drive safely.

AR

mdrobc13 · 01-20-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SpokenHands

I traded in my 530d GT SE for the 640d GC 18 months ago. Love the 6GC on many levels but, have to say, the 530d GT was absolutely brilliant for the time and circumstances when I needed a big, fast, versatile touring car.

Moving to the 6GC has of course restored some of the fun of driving a BMW. It is still quite big and heavy and sometimes i wonder if what I really need to do is get into a M4 or 4er GC.

Anyway, hope you enjoy your new car and drive safely.

AR

Yes I have had that last thought a bit also when I saw the 435 GC at my dealership. Was like it was perfect...not too big and not too small. The styling of the 5 series GT I just didn't like..didn't do it for me. But I do wonder if I may explore a 4 series GC when my lease is up or even before. Afterall I have an X5M for when I want to haul 4 doors and haul azz now! LOL

m_alnimah · 01-25-2015, 01:12 AM

Congrats! Great Choice! I however do not like the Xenons on a 6 Series... LEDs look much better

csk423 · 02-09-2015, 04:16 PM

That's pretty spooky, I had the chance of a carbon black version of that car back at the end of november. It was parked in that exact postion ! (Menzies stirling)

I dealt with john thomson who cut me a deal £5k 48months £550 a month to take the showroom car as the dealer was going to have to pay for it that month. I really enjoyed the experience, good dealership but I declined only due to the ivory interior, I took a spin up to look at it with my 3 year old. It was just too impractical for my needs and unfortunately they didn't have an equivalent with dark interior.

Sounds like you had a good experience also, what options are on yours ?

gordocam · 02-10-2015, 02:29 PM

I dealt with John Higgins and got a great deal as they were keen to get it sold by year end. I too was worried about the Ivory but it looks great and I don't have little darlings to climb all over it.
Spec was
20inch wheels
Harmon Kardon
Head up display
Multi functional dashboard (really cool)
Heated steering wheel
Four zone air con
Leather covered dashboard
Prof Nav, voice control, through load,
Rear camera
Comfort access
Hi beam assist
Internet
Sun protection glass
Lumbar support
And finally black mats.

ChrisMT79 · 02-12-2015, 10:33 AM

Looks great! So what does the optioned M package provide? I find it interesting it was ordered with the M sport but not the LED lighting? Then again, having kids now, lighting and safety options/features seem to take precedence over most others for me these days.

Bönz · 02-12-2015, 10:55 AM

Hey Chris. I think you live near me. Not sure if you drive your M3 in the winter, but there's a great hand carwash place nearby. I PM'd you.

01-18-2015, 12:34 PM	#1
gordocam Enlisted Member 15 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMM 640D M Sport Grand Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Helensburgh Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 530DSE [0.00] 2009 X5 30D M Sport [0.00]	Traded the GT for a 640D GC Dealer had a high spec GC that I could not say no to. Deal done and very happy. Weather too bad for decent pics but until then here it is in the showroom. Attached Images
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Bönz Captain 184 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Enjoy the ride.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2542 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Nice color combo! I see a little M emblem on the front fender. We don't have those over here and I've always wondered what "Delete extra external lettering" meant on the vin decoder/order sheet. Maybe it is that? __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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WWnyc First Lieutenant 31 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2014. 640 ix Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 640 ix Con ... [0.00] 2014 BMW 640 ix Vert [0.00]	Very pretty. Congrats and drive it in good health.
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gordocam Enlisted Member 15 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMM 640D M Sport Grand Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Helensburgh Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 530DSE [0.00] 2009 X5 30D M Sport [0.00]	Doug. It's an M Sport model and they all have small M's on the front wings. There is a delete option as you say. GC
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01-20-2015, 09:24 AM	#7
SpokenHands Certified Car Nut 93 Rep 458 Posts Drives: AMG GTC + RR Velar + 640d GC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Warwickshire, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 F20 116i [10.00] 2013 BMW 640d GranC ... [10.00] 2013 Maserati GranT ... [9.00]	I traded in my 530d GT SE for the 640d GC 18 months ago. Love the 6GC on many levels but, have to say, the 530d GT was absolutely brilliant for the time and circumstances when I needed a big, fast, versatile touring car. Moving to the 6GC has of course restored some of the fun of driving a BMW. It is still quite big and heavy and sometimes i wonder if what I really need to do is get into a M4 or 4er GC. Anyway, hope you enjoy your new car and drive safely. AR __________________ Current: 2018 Range Rover Velar First Edition D300 HSE + 2018 AMG GT-C Coupe + 2013 6 Series BMW GranCoupe (October) Retired: 2016 AMG-GTS Coupe, 2013 & 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale,2016 3-Series Touring, 2009 5 Series GT, 2007 BMW M5, 2012 & 2006 BMW 1 Series
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csk423 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: glasgow iTrader: (0)	That's pretty spooky, I had the chance of a carbon black version of that car back at the end of november. It was parked in that exact postion ! (Menzies stirling) I dealt with john thomson who cut me a deal £5k 48months £550 a month to take the showroom car as the dealer was going to have to pay for it that month. I really enjoyed the experience, good dealership but I declined only due to the ivory interior, I took a spin up to look at it with my 3 year old. It was just too impractical for my needs and unfortunately they didn't have an equivalent with dark interior. Sounds like you had a good experience also, what options are on yours ?
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gordocam Enlisted Member 15 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMM 640D M Sport Grand Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Helensburgh Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 530DSE [0.00] 2009 X5 30D M Sport [0.00]	I dealt with John Higgins and got a great deal as they were keen to get it sold by year end. I too was worried about the Ivory but it looks great and I don't have little darlings to climb all over it. Spec was 20inch wheels Harmon Kardon Head up display Multi functional dashboard (really cool) Heated steering wheel Four zone air con Leather covered dashboard Prof Nav, voice control, through load, Rear camera Comfort access Hi beam assist Internet Sun protection glass Lumbar support And finally black mats.
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ChrisMT79 Lieutenant Colonel 364 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3- Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (6)	Looks great! So what does the optioned M package provide? I find it interesting it was ordered with the M sport but not the LED lighting? Then again, having kids now, lighting and safety options/features seem to take precedence over most others for me these days.
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Bönz Captain 184 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Hey Chris. I think you live near me. Not sure if you drive your M3 in the winter, but there's a great hand carwash place nearby. I PM'd you.
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