2007 BMW 6 Series Consumer Reviews
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BMW 650i overrated
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
The BMW 650i is not what I expected. This is NOT a sports car. It is an overpriced "sporty" sedan. The manual transmission is awful. The navigation system is worse. The car handles well for a sedan. Acceleration from zero is not great, but it does have a great deal of power from 30 mph to 100 mph
Favorite Features
The exterior styling is great. The convertible roof is quick and seamless.
Suggested Improvements
The manual transmission needs to be completely overhauled. The navigation system is the worst I have ever used.
Fabulous!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I've owned a lot of great cars (i.e. Porsches, BMW M3s, etc.) but this car is the "complete package". The styling is gorgeous, great performance, superb handling and decent mileage for a V8! And if that's not enough, it's a convertible with 1 button control. I love this car!
Favorite Features
Performance, styling and handling. iDrive is easy to learn. Creature comforts abound.
Suggested Improvements
Needs 1 more cup holder and a bit more interior storage, if possible.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Over rated
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This is NOT a sports car. It is a "sporty" two-sedan. The manual transmission is very disappointing. The car corners well, but is not very quick 0-60 mpg. However, it does well getting on the freeway (30-70mph) It does not compare very favorably to a 911 Porsche, but it competes well with the SL 500 Mercedes.
Favorite Features
It is fun and comfortable to to drive.
Suggested Improvements
The manual transmission is a disaster.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Severe problems in manual mode
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Coupe (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
The 650 has what BMW calls an "inherent characteristic." If you drive in "manual" shift mode the vehicle is prone to stuttering when coming to a stop. Imagine your head bobbing back and forth like a doll on the dashboard. The vehicle is also prone to severe lunges when driving in m1 (such as you might in a parking garage looking for a spot or while moving forward in a metered freeway on ramp) and to a lesser extent in automatic. The lunges are dangerous and you must drive defensively at 4 miles per hour. BMW states the problem is with the software-it thinks the engine is stalling and the computer gives the engine throttle. BMW won't fix the problem. Stay away from this vehicle.
Favorite Features
But for the severe problems I have noted the vehicle is fun to drive.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the stutters & lunges. It is ridiculous to characterize the problems as a "characteristic" of the car.
3 out 8 people found this review helpful
Mile eater
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This car is a great touring vehicle. Very refined, comfortable and easy to gain speed. In a sense, this car is too good for American roads as it truly comes to its life and purpose at 130-150 mph, which is absolutely illegal in states. It effectively replaces a small airplane in Europe and loses much of its value stateside.
Favorite Features
HUD, night vision, comfort access.
Suggested Improvements
Turn signals are too "soft" and offer little tactile or visual indication for the driver.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Take a second look at me!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I have now owned my 2007 650i convertible for 8 months. Being a longstanding BMW enthusiast, I traded in my 2004 M3 convertible, a car that I truly loved. With the 650i, you get M3 neck-snapping acceleration with a more luxurious ride and interior. The iDrive, although a pain at first, is actually pretty neat. Go for the options: nav, Sirius, comfort access, bigger tires. What's a few extra bucks at this point? This car will make everyone take a second look, especially when you're effortlessly passing them at 110 mph. This Beauty is a Beast!
Favorite Features
Engine, fast-operating convertible top, handling, Sirius, navigation, sleek sexy exterior, free maintenance.
Suggested Improvements
Better cup holder(s), arm rest, more engine rumble, more back seat leg room.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Muscle Mania!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This car is a hot rod with the comforts of the 750i. I look forward to waking every morning and driving this car... great fun.
Favorite Features
Great style and lines. The "giddy-up" and stereo sound system is top notch. Nice to have an iPod adapter built into the car.
Suggested Improvements
The iDrive takes a little getting used to. Recommendation is to sit and play with it for 2-3 hours.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
This car has far exceeded my expectation!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
The second day I drove this car down a two lane road with the top down listining to the purr of the engine I was filled with satisfaction that I'd made the right choice. WOW! What a beast.
Favorite Features
The lines and style are wonderful. All the negative press regarding the iDrive is ridiculous. I have an S550 and the BMW is at least as intuitive.
Suggested Improvements
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
Previous Porsche owner's observations
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Unmistakable German engineering. Handling excellent for a car this size, but not as easy to corner aggressively as with a 911 and its "oversteer" which makes any turn at any speed effortless. This is more a touring car and less a sports car. Very comfortable and manageable interior. The iDrive is very easy to learn and use. Sport package, comfort access and heads-up (I do not have HUD) a must. You can't see the speedometer or tach when cornering which is a distraction when pressing the car around turns. Overall a very impressive and formidable automobile. Not quite the Ultimate Driving Machine, but an excellent stand-in. A 911 is a 911, period.
Favorite Features
Styling. This car is very good looking with the top up or down. Looks like a muscle car but way to refined to be categorized as such. Excellent power and torque for a car this size. Comfortable seating and storage capacity. The iDrive with voice activation is very intuitive and easy to use.
Suggested Improvements
More feedback within the car for handling, etc. Sometimes it's like driving a video game. Take a tip from Porsche and make the tach twice as big and put it in the middle. With little tactile driver sensation of engine performance this would help a great deal. Navigation system seems out-dated.
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
Awesome on the Autobahn
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW 6 Series 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Drove it on the Autobahn after European delivery in Munich all the way to Vienna - awesome power, handling and comfort. Navigation and heads up display took me right to my Vienna hotel. Car is great fun to drive and a real head turner - would strongly recommend 3/4 hours with the iDrive manual in order to fully appreciate it, particularly if used in conjunction with the steering wheel controls. Trunk handles two golf bags and rear seat is definitely functional. Heads up display and sports package a must as is upgraded stereo system. Very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this vehicle and also the European Delivery program - BMW does it right.
Favorite Features
Heads up display, comfort access and stereo system.
Suggested Improvements
More color choices.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
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