BMW 6-Series Convertible (2011 - 2018) 640i M Sport 2d Auto (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I really don't care what people think. I feel so much smarter driving this than I would a 911 or XKR. It really does seem to have it all.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't care. I assume they think it looks nice but sounds like a tractor?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. I think it's about 99% perfect.
What are you likely to buy next?
One of these if they'd do me the same deal. Since they probably won't though - an SLK 250 CDi AMG (which is amazingly cheap these days).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£73,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Amazing lease deals at the time I was looking for a new car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Amazing lease deal.
What was the dealer like?
Very nice dealer service.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really pleasant. I actually leave it in Comfort mode about 99% of the time as I prefer the steering and engine revs that way. It really handles beautifully though (and I am comparing it with some pretty decent past cars). All in all, either the 2nd best or best car for day to day reality I have ever driven (and the other candidate did a consistent 15 mpg!).
What's it like to park?
Pretty good. Bonnet makes it a bit of a challenge for a shortarse like me and I do almost wish I'd gone for the reversing camera. I have kerbed it more than any car I have aver owned. Am I getting old or is it the run flats? Can't even blame the wife as she has fled!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brakes don't seem to like not moving for 5-plus days. Have had a couple of problems with jumping back in the car after travel and airport parking.
What's most practical about your car?
Astonishingly quiet for a convertible and much more comfortable in terms of ride than I expected given all I have read about run-flat tyres. Very nice mpg for a lead foot like me!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Everything works just beautifully.
