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2012 640i Coupe Review by CAR
BIMMERPOST NEWS 2012 640i Coupe Review by CAR CAR magazine took the 2012 640i coupe out for their first drive experience of BMW's newest 6-series coupe (the F13). The review was conducted by a self-described hardened BMW fan who we presume has plenty of BMW experience with which to compare the F13 against. The reviewer falls in love with the drivetrain, but does he love the car overall? It sounds like the answer is "it depends." Viewed properly as a GT car, the car has no better rivals in the luxury coupe segment. Where it may fall short is if the driver expects an edgy sportscar. Here's the crux of the review: Quote:
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I don't know what it is but that is a handsome rear end on that car. Significant improvement over the Bangle-butt. It looks really sporty. IMO
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I love this car. I never read into review to much in till i drive the car for myself. I have driven the new 6 series vert at our lot and loved it.
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why is almost every 6er review the 640? its making us all look weak. use the 650. jesus.
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There is a $13K difference between the 750i and 740i. The 650i starts at $83K in the US- so figure $70K for the 640i. ED brings it closer to $65K- Makes it really tempting. Large grand tourer that actually fits 4.
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I'm glad they liked it as a GT, which is all I would ever consider it. Why would you be surprised it isn't a good sports car? Who ever considered the outgoing 6 series a sports car? Even the M6 in full M mode was too big and soft to be a true sports car but that never made it anything but a great car and I imagine the new one will be exactly the same.
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the front end is ugly to sell more M6s. And when is a M6 due out?
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dislike the front end, needs tweaked. profile shot and rear look great tho. the headlight shapes just arent do it for me from the front side.
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They must have done some crazy engineering to say it comfortably fits 4 adults... I had an '07 650i and there was room for 2.
I was looking at the new 650 at the dealership a few weeks back and that too didn't look like 4 people (LP's-little peeps maybe) could fit
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