I currently have 2 cars - 16 535i and 14 R8 V8 - looking to consolidate to a single car. Lots of highway driving, bad Michigan roads, winter driving (with snow tires).
Looking at an M6 Gran Coupe or coupe, whichever best deal I can find.
Drove a 15 M6 comp pack w 17k miles.
Likes:
- Suspension was NOT stiff w comp pack. I read its stiff, IMO very smooth and compliant over any roads. I was shocked after reading forums stating its very stiff. The non comp pack must be too smooth?
- Luxury - while it has the "old" 5/6 platform interior still high quality.
- Seats were awesome.
- DCT - love DCT. Hate the new auto's.
Dislikes:
- Sound - too quiet in the cabin w stock exhaust. Even with ASD on not much interior cabin noise.
- Throttle blips - you could barely hear them in the cabin.
- Power - its a fast car, but not scary fast. Maybe I need to punch it
Initial impression: it is a VERY reserve car, I was expecting a more visceral experience in an M car. Although I felt the same when I stepped from my 10 M6 w E-race exhaust, drove a 13 M5 and walked away unimpressed.
I'm assuming the M6 Gran Coupe is reserve like the M6 coupe?
I might go drive an M3 sedan. I owned a 15 manual, wasn't a huge fan due to the numb steering, but I've read the comp pack fixed that.
I'm not saying I didn't LIKE the M6. Its a nice ride, but I expected a bigger step up in driving experience over my 535i M Sport in terms of sound and driving feel. I hopped back in my R8 for a quick drive, everything felt at a whole nother level - sound, luxury, feel...
Any "mods" that will wake up the M6? Exhaust is #1 on the list, but must be valved. I'm not interested in touching the suspension, it felt fine as is. Although I felt a bit more feedback in my 535i M Sport with the passive 704 suspension.
Decisions decisions...
