2006 BMW 6 Series Convertible Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

2006 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I bought my 2006 650I with 69,000 miles. Rides great, runs great, salesman gave me a CarFax that looked great, too...so I bought it. THAT SAID. The first day I had it the parking assist system quit - bad sensor. The entire bumper has to come off to replace it. Then, under hard acceleration, the car started losing all electrical power momentarily, throwing error codes and causing the engine to cut out. They reset on restart, but, well, that's an obvious problem. I was told by a BMW mechanic it is probably the potentiometer that controls/senses throttle position. After eighteen months of owning the car and 23,000 more miles, the driver's side door will not open from inside or out, and I am told it is not an uncommon problem with the door actuator. Great. now I am a race car driver climbing through the window. The power steering rack also leaks and will require removal to repair the seal(s). All these may seem like minor issues, but for a $72,000.00 plus car, this is not demonstrative of very good quality control or engineering. The ride and performance are on par, but I am disappointed with the overall quality of this car, and expected a better experience. It is my first Beemer, and probably my last. I have my eye on a good old piece of American muscle with no gadgets or gizmos - a 1970 Sting Ray Corvette.

Vehicle

2006 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

After driving a Lexus SC430 for 6 years, the only other reasonably priced car that caught my eye was the Beemer 650i Convertible.
I was sold the minute I test drove it.
My biggest concern was wind noise through the soft-top.
That concern evaporated at 110mph on the freeway.
This car is quieter than the Lexus with a hard top!!!
Secondly, the car excellerates very well.
Almost as well as my '66 Big Block Vette (but it's far quieter).
I do miss the 4-speed shifting, but the sport mode while in the manual shift mode makes up for the need to clutch.
This car handles like a dream.
Lexus, take note: When you hard steer into a corner, the tires don't even while a bit.
I love this car!!!

Best Features

Comfortable Front Seats, Power!!! Handling!!!

Worst Features

None, I'd have to drive the 2013 to see what they have done already. I know the HP has been boosted to 440HP.

Vehicle

2006 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

First of all, you have to know what the 6-series is and is not.
It is not a canyon-carver w/ it's porcine weight, but a GT rocket ship most comfortable near three-digit speeds on open road.

It's the 2nd most depreciating car on the market, so if you find a good used example, snatch it up quick and thank the previous owner for taking the full brunt of depreciation.

No problems and smooth.
No car for this $ gets the nods, 2nd looks, thumbs ups, and in one case actual cheers, for it's mere presence.

If you're a DIY'er, get on bimmerfest and learn the easy maintenance steps and save even more $.

Note: 0-60 is nothing remarkable.
60 - 120 is absolutely frightening.

Best Features

Upper end thrust. Front row parking w/ any valet in town. Miles of smiles. Truly the ultimate tannin machine.

Worst Features

Improve suspension feel over bumps. Typical convertible shakes. i-Drive takes some self-study to master.

Vehicle

2006 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

After my 4-years with the SC430 from Lexus, I was unhappy with its soft steering - heard the purr of the 650's engine and fell in love - at last the muscle car I could not afford as a teenager, with the class that comes with maturity (OK agreed - if I was so mature, I wouldn't care - right?).

Best Features

Handling, sound of the engine, Heads-Up display, keyless entry, the freedom of a convertible. Even today, I get a lot of great compliments about the car - it has a very elegant look - it'd be a definite killer with a hard top.

Worst Features

The car was for the most part, very relaible, but once in a while, the interface would go bonkers - nothing to die for. The Service at South Motors has improved, BUT at first, they were VERY annoying - asked for a 5 rating, everywhere, but did nothing to earn it; they've improved. NEEDS HARD TOP.

Vehicle

2006 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i 2dr Convertible (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This car is a true driving experience. It is very comfortable even with lower back issues. It has more power than we can use on most California highways. The stereo and blue tooth phone systems are outstanding. A truly wonderful ride in either Sport Mode or Comfort. Recommend that all new car purchases have a complete detail outside their respective dealership and do not forget to include a "clay" of the finish. This brings out the full metallic or standard colors in a beautiful way.

Best Features

Styling, audio and telephone systems, performance.

Worst Features

Cannot think of any improvement.