01-22-2011, 08:55 PM | #1 | |
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C&D First Drive Review: BMW 650i Convertible
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review
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01-23-2011, 11:00 AM | #2 |
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So the led strips are fog lights and able to be turned off? Sounds like a good move by BMW.
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01-23-2011, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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Sigh...What a gorgeous ride.
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01-23-2011, 11:28 AM | #4 |
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"European customers, it seems, are embracing the idea of modern automatics being sportier than manuals."
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01-23-2011, 11:35 AM | #5 |
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I find it very interesting that the manual transmission is going to be available in the U.S. but not in Europe. Of course, the BMW engineer quoted makes a snide but oh so true comment about how Americans demand the manual option and then don't buy them.
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01-23-2011, 12:15 PM | #6 |
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This review is pretty underwhelming, just like the F10 5er's. 4500 pounds is like stage II automotive obesity. It's pathetic that comparable new-gen Audis are lighter with the inclusion of AWD. I'm hoping the coupe lands just a hair south under the two-ton mark. I can't imagine what the weight figures are gonna be for the M6.
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01-23-2011, 02:51 PM | #9 |
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4500 lbs!!! Major porker, hope the M6 is lighter. Beautiful car but with that weight handling can't be that great. Why can't a company as advanced technologically build a nice 4 seat full size convertible that doesn't weigh so much? A 1965 Pontiac Bonneville convertible with the legendary 421 engine weighed 3900 lbs, was a barge but very fast for its day, and even fit 6 people.
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01-23-2011, 05:03 PM | #10 | |
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So it seems that the Benz will be a more responsive car, with 400lbs less weight and significantly more torque. Might just have to sway that way!
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01-24-2011, 10:09 PM | #11 |
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My likes and dislikes of this car.
I Like 1. The rear end design and the taillights. 2. The twin turbo engine with more power 3. The 8 speed tranny 4. Specially turned exhaust that is complimentary to a 6er coupe. 5. The interior design. 6. The led foglights that can be turned on or off. I dislike 1. The overall front end design. Those huge headlights seem ugly and look like they belongs on Honda Odyssey minivan and not a sexy sleek 6er. 2. OMG....this car keeps getting heavier. How much more heavy can it get. 3. Electric steering....why.....what was wrong with the regular BMW steering wheels that are well known for their feel. Why are we messing up some thing that is already going good. Overall, I am disappointed This was the chance for BMW to fix everything that was wrong with the last 6er. Such as over weight, sub par interior packaging efficiency, so so driving dynamics among its group, and looks that were not the sexiest. I think in most areas it was a big miss instead of a hit. This sets up the mighty M6 for failure once again vs the likes of Porsche 911, or GT-R. I guess I will be sticking to a 3er coupe for a while. If I wanted a 4500 Ib. plus car why would I give up two door. I would just get a 7 series. At least it will have plenty of room for a big porky car and it would make sense. Wow....6er seems like the lowered version of X6 with ugly lights in front. At least with X6 you get ride height for rain soaked flooded streets. To me this makes the last 6er look like a gem.
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02-06-2011, 12:12 AM | #13 |
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I own the last year (2010) 650 Vert. I am 44 yrs old, and have owned several BMW's. Honestly, I am glad I got the last year of the previous body style. I love the car and it handles superb. It might be heavier than most of the BMW lineup, but it is build very well and last for quite a long time.
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