SuperN0va I mentioned this to my wife the other day, it’s actually looking better with age. A lot of features or quirks of a car look very old when a car ends production........, some of these with a few more years become a classic. The original 6 series or M6 is now looking very good with a bit of history.
This car is aging extremely well. Design ahead of its time for sure. The front end is a proper shark nose with the car overall being an modern classic. Manual M6 and the V8s will be coveted in time which is well deserved. Bangle era BMW is my favorite modern including the master piece E92 M3. Motoring perfection for genuine enthusiast. If you like fixing your own car and forming a relationship over many miles and years they are a steal
The last E-body generation of BMW was met with misunderstanding during it`s time. But now, you`ll see all of those cars in a wishlist of A LOT of people. E60, E63, E65, E70...all are amazing machines.
SPECTRE Orrrrrrr just spend your money right and get a Lexus LS. Far better than the 7 series imo. Also infinity more reliable and you don’t have to deal with the German bro tax. Not saying Bmws r for everyone; their amazing cars. Just sayin I’d take a Lexus 9 times out of 10
SPECTRE okay so the reason why that happened was because there was a faulty regulator that broke and caused that whole this to happen. So their reliability is still unmatched in my eyes. Also at least they have the balls to recall all the engines and admit that they fucked up. I still trust their reliability more than any other German brand imo
@@BC_CARS Well, I own a E46 3 series sedan and a Lexus GS460. Despite the GS has a 4.6L V8 with more power and all that stuff. Nothing comes close to BMW's handling. You just feel the way it grips on to the road and that gives me more joy than the Lexus I own.
I've got a stratus Grey 650i (best colour by far) and love it. Had plenty of fast cars and big cars ranging from exotics to old muscle and this ticks too many boxes to be ignored. Sure, it isn't the cheapest to run or fix, but if you take your time and read up there's little you can't do yourself. My advice if buying one is patience. I spent a year looking at M6's and 650i's until I found mine. Top tip, ignore the miles and look at the car. Like said in this video, stay WELL clear of active suspension. It always goes wrong and is a pig to fix. Check for coolant leaks from the top of the engine, it drips onto the engine aero tray so isn't easy to spot. Start the car from cold and let it idle for at least 5-6 mins, then give it a slight squirt on the throttle and look to the back. If you see a puff of white or blue smoke it means the stem seals are shot (very common issue), and its a couple of £k to fix, as you need to strip the top of both banks. The auto gearbox is better than the manual. I dont care about the old bollocks of "a manual is proper", the driving experience from the auto is better, and IMO better than the SMG in the M6. Suspension will need fettling at about 120k if not sooner. The bushes oval out everywhere and the control arms aren't too great. Tyres are expensive, but they are on most big cars. The best tyres for this car are Michelin Pilot Super Sports, or Pilot Sport 4S's that superceed them. I run Super Sports in the back and 4S's up front. This is because you can't buy Super Sports in the correct 19" front sizing anymore - Michelin stopped making them about 4 years ago. Another must for this car is having a set of snow tyres. I personally have a complete set of rims and tyres I swap over to. The 18" style 118s are specifically made for snow duty (seems to be fairly unknown fact even to the dealers), with Continental winter contacts in the back, and Pirelli Sottozero up front. Staggered fitment. Never go square fitment on these cars. It doesn't just ruin them, but it doesn't drive predictably either. I run 20mm spacers in the rear and 15mm spacers up from when on my 19" style 218s, and this improves the look and grip perfectly. BC do some decent kit, just avoid the cheapo pocket money bits. As with any big old lux car, be prepared to spend real money on it. Dont fit cheap crap, it just isn't worth it. If you can't afford to maintain it, buy a Corsa. Open to questions if people want to know more.
Ah right, so if you can't afford maintenance of a 15 year old german luxury car then your only other option is a Corsa 😂. Appreciate the info but the last comment just made you look like a snobby wanker...sorry 🤷♂️
@@RandomGuy-ej9gr I’ve owned Corsas in the past. They’re cheap. So it was a substantiated comment. Before I had this I had a classic XJ6 and would always have a winter “beater”. Was never ashamed of driving round in a Corsa or Clio. Sadly a lot of people get an old previously-expensive car, and sadly can’t afford the upkeep. Just look at why Bentley Continentals are so cheap…
@@thecatalyst6790 most likely mate. Let it get up to temp, then let it idle for five minutes and give it a blip on the throttle. If you get a poof of white then it’s the stem seals. You can live with it for a while, just use a slightly higher viscosity fully synth. I’m going to do mine when I’ve got it to bits.
Had a 06' 650 manual for a year now. I bought it on this very video's recommendation. A great car: good looking, powerful, very comfortable with fun handling.
I bought an e63 630i earlier this year. I had been looking for a low mileage e63 with radar cruise for ages and ended up with a 6 cylinder because it was the first to pop up that was in decent condition. It has been brilliant so far. One of the best long distance cruisers I’ve driven, but sharp enough to still be entertaining. I’ve put non run flats on the staggered 18” rims and it is now a very comfortable thing to drive. An android head unit with CarPlay has brought the infotainment you to date, and with the head up display, active cruise, excellent seats, pano roof, etc, I haven’t been able to find a similarly specced used car for less money.
I have just bought myself a 645ci with logic 7 the panoramic sunroof, the big screen sat nav with tv , the 19” elipsodial wheels adaptive headlights dynamic stability pack, with the shadow line pack and special leather sports seats and I love it 😊
I can't get it, why you do not show the car, the details you describe, interior exterior?! If i haven't seen this car, i wouldn't know what it is look like! We need more CAR on focus and less you !
228k miles and it still looks like that. Damn the previous owner was a pampering type of fellow. Nice! I like the look of it. Still very stylish and modern looking for a 2006. Good find.
I bought a 2006 650 with 130,000 miles and drove it all way to 170,000 with very little repair. Transmission pan was replaced along with a few cheap hoses. Most expensive repair was the headlight costing a whopping 2,800 USD
I disagree with the statement "For 10k you can pick up a mint [6 series]...."I disagree. You would be extremely luck to find one "Pristine" for even 10k. At this age (2006-10), many are either needing work or hiding the fact that they need work. I own a 2008- I love it. Very solid feel. Hugs the road and handles nicely. decent horsepower ~360. I'll give you an idea what I've fixed so far. This car has a high cost of ownership perhaps all BMW's. I do my own repairs so it's cheaper but still pricey. I do not use genuine BMW brand parts unless there is no alternative. The car is really not worth the "Genuine Part" cost. So I am on the cheap. I bought mine used with 119k miles on it. Since I purchased it...I have replaced the existing transmission with a used rebuilt transmission cost (all in USD) $3500. Had oil leak from small crack in oil pan around drain screw (prob cause by over tightening by the oil change places). Paid about $90 for new pan, pan seal and plug. During replacement, attempted to remove "Engine Oil Level Sensor" and place in new pan. However, it was brittle and cracked. ~$200 part. Replaced valve seals...Kit ~$300. The water pump went out, replaced...during the replacement I had to disconnect the coolant hoses...some of the plastic connectors on the ends of the hoses (no- I couldn't use a hose clamp) broke since they were old and brittle. Ended up replacing all coolant hoses and coolant reservoir. ~$400. Belt tensioner replacement with new belt. $90. Coolant transfer pipe began leaking (famous N62 engine design flaw) through weep hole around water pump. Chose "bimmer fix" stent ($250) instead of cutting out the old pipe and using the newer twist fit pipe (about $2000). Works great...easy fix without dropping engine or taking the top off. Daytime running lamp errors due to lamp wire harness wire shielding plastic old, brittle breaking off and shorting on the adjacent wires. The wire insulation would literally fall off the wires. I think the cause is due to the use of halogen bulbs, heat and age. Swaping out using LEDs would extend the life but would need to add a resistor otherwise sensors will think the lamp burned out. So I used electrical tape to ensure the wires aren't touching until I can find a decent LED kit I like. Panoramic moonroof headliner saggin like hanging a shirt to dry. Couldn't find an exact headliner material match...found a close match at the local material shop, bought some 3m spray adhesive 24 hours later looks good. ~$50 but a real pain in the a$$ since I had to remove all pillars and controls and drop the entire headline just to get to a place to remove the moonroof motor drive track, remove the old panels, clean off old liner and add the new fabric. Car used to have "Run Flat" tires. Didn't see the need to pay more than $300 per tire when I can get a good high quality speed rated tire for half that. I have replace the set twice at about $600 per set. oh, a Canadian goose flew into my windscreen and gave me a nice crack (yes it was Canadian, I could tell when it hit...the honk it made had a long "A" sound to it; thus native to Canada..lol). Had 4 different companies attempt to replace the windscreen at ~$500. Each time they brought the incorrect windscreen. Mine has lane change departure assist and a rain sensor. So I was forced to go with the dealers. Paid $1200 for the windscreen (with a discount since I know a BMW tech at the dealer) but still...expensive. I still drive it...still love it...people think it's a newer car since I keep it clean. Things still remaining to be fixed... Front head light washer nozzle housing ($25 used). Broke off when car was being washed. Bearing in the moonroof slide track stuck and messed up my awesome headliner job a little. So moonroof shade is open half way. :( Had a day of cold weather then a day of hot then a day of cold and it really cracked up the leather dashboard. Found a company that sells dashboard leather. Will be taking dash out stripping off all old mat leather and adding new. The things we do for the cars we love.
The fact this story has a paragraph dedicated to the specific nuances of the honk emitted by a Canadian Goose when it hits the windscreen of a car is hilarious
John, your summary is terrific, but your cost are not high at all, I had really similar costs with my e46 (except of course your gbox, but even that is somewhat reasonable for this kind of horsepower)
Honestly, the 6 series is one of my favorite shapes to come from BMW since the 2000s... Side note - The offer to review the Legacy is still on the table if you're interested 👍
I watched this video during early 2021... I never had an opinion of the 6 Series or ever cared for it much. Ever since watching this I absolutely love them and I bought a 635D early this year!
For the money, they cannot be beaten. Too bad the next model which doesn't have the controversial front and rear also has a more fitting price tag. As a used buy, they make a lot of sense, just the right amount of cheap-ish, luxury and sporting pretensions. XK8/R looks better, but overall I would pick one of these
I bought a 58-reg (facelift) 650i at the end of '22 and I love it. It would be nice if it made a little more noise at full chat, but the stock exhaust is perfect for GT-ing. Mine has a cream leather and aluminium interior which is so nice, no sunroof so it helps the car not feel too dark. The paddle shifters are fun, but I still mostly leave it in full auto, and a proper manual wouldn't suit the car in my mind. Built -in nav is good as a "live-road map" feature, bluetooth phone and aux socket mean I can use my phone for music, nav and phone if I want. Those rear seats are better than one might think; two child seats will go in the back with space to spare, not the worst +2 seats ever and having isofix points as standard is nice on that front as well. A previous owner fitted the M6 wheels which I think look great, not the biggest fan of the stock wheels. And MPG is actually ok for the what it is, mixed urban and motorways over the last 5k is touching 26mpg, there are dinky petrols that wouldn't be much better! And I was always a fan of the looks of the 6 when it was new. In fact, the only bad thing on mine is that the HUD is fitted but appears to be broken, and is apparently not a cheap or easy fix. The TL:DR from me: it's a lovely car inside and out and I love it.
Great Video. Fantastic cars I have a 55 650i Coupe and it's been epic. DMS mapped. 400Bhp has never been so easy to maintain. Now buying another 650i Convertible. Like your video style. Relevant info and well delivered ;-)
I’ve had my 545i for 2 years now. It’s been expensive and is the most leaky engine I’ve ever owned but I paid £2500 and it’s a great sleeper and used every day it’s a joy....apart from the constantly fuelling lol. I never get anywhere near 30mpg!
thats actually not bad, I do half that with a ML 500, granted its 4x4. I dindt go for a Bimmer any more because my 745 had the gearbox writing it off... broke my heart.
Ben Adams gutted for u mate. Bet a 745 is even comfier! I need a more economical daily now sadly but really can’t decide what to get. Or bare to part with the 545 lol
Controversial looks but I think they’ve aged gracefully. I love them, so much so I bought one. Someone online pointed out that if you look at the car side on, if you imagine taking the boot lid off, it looks a bit like a Porsche 911. Can’t unsee that now
Been looking at these. I travel from the UK to Croatia frequently. I currently use an E90 325i, which is great, but I feel like I now have the perfect use case to justify getting a 650i. Plus, V8!!! Thanks for the vid!
Ran a 2006 650 for 5 years from 2013 to 2018 and put 50k miles on it. Fabulous car, and the only thing that went wrong was an alternator. Hugely reliable and a joy to own and drive (and rear seats a lot better than an XK - young teenagers are fine in there). Great review.
Decent ones still look fantastic, one of those cars i always wanted to own, now got a well specified 435d Gran Coupe and that has impressed me hugely and to my middle aged eyes also looks great, BMW have certainly made some excellent cars.
@@johnstockton8970 hahahaha Yeah, Joburg is a spicy place to live if you like expensive things like BMW`s...between 2000 and 2014 I was hijacked at gunpoint three times but you can`t let them win by not buying nice things...and thank you, alot more relaxed now that I don`t live there anymore... : )
You are a pleasure to listen to and as a long time 650i LCI driver I can agree with you on almost everything. Thanks for the great video. Greetings from Germany!
A really good, objective review of one of the last big, naturally aspirated V8's. I've recently bought a 650i Convertible ($228,000 AUD new) for $24k - and it's a belter! Great to drive, lovely sound when wound up and it surprises many a hot hatch. My 1991 BMW 850i wouldn't know which way it went! Plus, admiring glances all round and no-one believes that she's now over 15 years old... An amazing car for the money and currently under the collectors radar.
Twon Green I’m in the same boat my friend, I usually hear either the car is no good and straight trouble or it was super reliable to them and I’m torn between buying mines because there aren’t to many mutual reviews out on these but I just got a 2006 convertible 650i and we’ll see how it holds up
The active suspensions on these usually don't go bad if they haven't already done by now. Mostly they just go out of calibration which can be re-calibrated with "ISTA" (a free piece of diagnostics and maintenance software).
Great review. I've owned a 630i and a 635d, the V8s have eluded me. I found the 630i to be a lovely car, quick enough and felt a lot more nimble than the 635d. Back in the day the 635d was the obvious choice - charachterful for a diesel with great performance and sensible running costs. However now I would say the 650i is the one to have unless you are a masochist and fancy an M6 V10. Controversial I know but my choice in this market, albeit a touch more expensive would be a Maserati 4200 GT or a Jaguar XK 4.2
Thanks i was watching this and my neighbour came in and we watched this together now our whole village has watched this video and they all appreciate the bmw 👍🏻
228,000miles - All credit to Gary for the love, money and time spent. There are some nice ones out there and some total dogs. I remember going to see a manual 650 convertible in Kent and the interior looked like they had kept a velociraptor. The unavoidable problem is that in the early years the oil change intervals followed the BMW 20,000 mile oil change intervals and now most engines need valve stem seals - an expensive job.
In US we had option for 08-10 550i auto called SAT, sport auto transmission, it was ZF 6 Speed transmission, when you press sport button it would shift 50% faster, it was much more reliable than SMG. I would love to have a manual but hard to find right one, so I settled with SAT transmission. It’s similar to 8 speed ZF, shifts really fast, I actually use the paddles to shift.
I agree...I bought 2 e65s just for the bangle butt...now looking for a 645 or 650...these cars are timeless..and way ahead of there time...they still slaughter the parking lot!
A8 4.2 every day mate. Lovely, refined and when you flick on the tiptronic it gets up on its tippy-toes and dances down the lanes. You could drive all dy in an A8 and get out feeling happy and more refreshed than when you started.
Clive Adams Funny you should mention that one. I have a D3 A8 4.2, it’s an amazingly comfortable and powerful refined cruiser. You wouldn’t know the kick it has under you hit it in sport mode, it definitely loves to rev since it basically developes it’s full power at redline, yet good torque is available from down low. That said, the 6 series is a big car, the A8 is a huge car. Wider, longer, more doors, so it is a bit heavier, but the performance of my car is identical to my friend’s old 650i, at least that’s how it felt to both of us since we would frequently take our cars out on the road. I’d say it’s still a different kind of car however. The A8 is even more relaxed and quiet, but a silent killer. The 6 series is a big GT at it’s core but has more of a sporting pretension. Actually an A6 4.2 would probably be a better comparison, since it feels more sporty, plus a 6er is basically a 2-door 5er.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh There's an A6 4.2? I want one. If I had all the money and could buy any car I'd get an RS6 Avante. You're right about the A8 being big but the most amazing thing about it is how it manages to feel like a little sports car when you drop a few gears and hustle it through the twisty bits. Except for the width which is always a bit scary down the lanes. Don't laugh but the most fun car I've had next to my Cooper S is a Ka convertible I bought for pocket change because my V8 Disco is just too juicy to use as a run about.
Clive Adams Sounds like we’re twins. The RS6 Avant is my ultimate dream car. My favorite is the old C6 RS6 with the twin turbo V10. Sadly, As a resident of the US that’s been deprived of them and never gotten any, I want it even more. I hope we get the upcoming model, apparently there is hope as I’ve heard. And yes, there is an A6 4.2 for both the C5 and C6 generations. The A8 is quite amazing how agile it is for the sheer size of the thing. It’s a boat, but it doesn’t drive and handle like one.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh Yeah for sure. It's times like this I wish I hadn't been such a lazy git and worked a bit harder so I could afford these things now. Then again there's more to life than... Ha ha ha, I almost said there's more to life than cars! Actually, for going fast for fast's sake I'd get a bike every time. Back in the day when I had a spray shop I delivered a customer's Ducati 888 and his missus' RS250 to Goodwood which he and a few of his mates had hired for the day. He had his F40 and his missus' Caterham superlight delivered there too while they drove down in the shopping car. A Sierra RS Cosworth 500. Sigh. I spent the day on his 888 as he couldn't be bothered to change into his leathers and it a jolly nice day it was too. He was slightly pissed off that he couldn't get past me in his F40 but, as he said, he didn't want to tip over the edge and wipe his car and his bike out. I think a little spin in the chicane where he missed the wall with the front of his car by millimeters had a calming influence. A mate of his had cracked the front air dam of his F40 on a speed bump and had to replace it because they couldn't repair the carbon fiber in those days. £22,000 just for the parts. Lucky they were all wealthy bankers, eh? I took the RS 500 round for a few laps but it felt sloppy and dog slow after the 888. I declined a go of the F40 on the basis that there was no way I could afford to fix it if I crashed it even lightly and I doubt even selling my house would have been enough to replace it if I had a big moment. Happy days.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh Weirdly, went to Bexhill this afternoon and saw a 650i parked on the front. Don't see them very often so quite odd to come across one after this chat. Maybe it's a sign...
based on your review ive just bought 1. gets delivered this weekend. £3795 delivered from halifax to stoke. full history, not a dent or stone chip, no isuues and checked out by my friend who has over 30 years experience working on sports cars for a race team. cant wait! thank u for the review!
Might change to one of these someday. But still using my e39 540i as a daily and just love it and don’t want to let it go. Really nice review James. Just gotta love BMW v8’s.
Actually tehre is not only extended (telescopic)coolant pipe for.fix,but also something plug like ,which goes from coolant pump side,even found video where boys just sawed one metal peace of table leg ,and pushed it from pump side with some gasket maker and it worked.
The design of this car aged well and it looks better now then when it was released back in the early / mid 00's. But to much technical problems / difficulties after al those years.
I had two e60 550s... a 2007 and then 2 years later traded it for a 2009 LCI 550i. If you thought the exhaust note on the 6 series was underwhelming then you would of been pretty dissapointed with the 550i especially the pre LCI one. It was so quiet,I was jealous of the 6 series stock exhaust note. I couldn’t understand why they couldn’t make it sound similar. The 09 sounded slightly better but still not as loud as the 650. Other then that I loved both my 550s. I had the sport package on both and they handled really well and e46 M3s were never able to pull away from me. I went from a slightly modded e39 540i to the 550i and they felt totally different. You couldn’t feel how fast the 550i really was with that quiet exhaust and so much insulation but it was rocket when it came time to preform and I got great gas mileage out of that 4.8 especially on the highway... I remember getting 30+ mpg on the highway. And oh yeah the 18 inch Dunlop run flats bmw used on the sport package pre LCI made the ride so harsh here in NYC with our awful roads. I put on 20 inch rims with non run flats and it was less harsh with the bigger rims and less tire sidewall. Run flats can save you from being stranded but the ride is awful!
I just bought one cash a 2010 650i with 102,000 miles on it. Best car I have ever owned or drove. Definitely a fun and beautiful car to drive. Super fast and super advanced for its age. I was bummed out when I went to check the oil the other day and I couldn’t find a dip stick….🤷🏾♂️ the car doesn’t even have one. Definitely feels like the German “Batmobile” inside 😂
I just picked up a 2010 650i sports package like 2 months ago. I've wanted one since the 645i years. Has the same power as my supercharged 350z did. Way smoother ride and I love the header display.
I have the bmw 635d I swear one of the best cars in the world , I have the led turn indicators looks sick, people envy you when they see you in this, my car is well look aftered people think it’s a new car when it’s 12 years old!
I am more of a japanese car person but I have the e63 v6 in manual gear box for a few years now,its not the most powerfull of the the 6 series but its very economic,when needed kinda performs nicely.and its my favorite car of them all.its very cool to drive and reliable, It came with all luxury as yours even gps and the big screen in the central of the dashboard,but no top Window on the roof. Very happy with it and Never got any complication. I only change the suspension to apex pro street. The factory suspension was pretty good but now handles cornes and turns like charm even in rain. It is one hell of ride and i probably gonna keep it for ever. Best wishes
@@brunosantos3666 no worries bro....I have the 630i. ..that's how I know. It might not have the V8 but it's only 0.8 of a second slower to 100 kmh. Plenty fast for me....not only is it the most reliable engine of the 6 series. ..it's also the lightest as it's made of magnesium. ...which is 33% lighter than aluminium. 👍👍
I got a 650i absolutely love it. Got the heads up display which is a nice party piece. I definitely agree with the dynamic steering, I have this and it's a pain in the ass. I've now put coilovers on and had it switch off as it keeps braking. Amazing when it works but to expensive for something that will always brake.
I have a 645ci and it is a beast. I love everything about it. This review is spot on. For such an old car it still looks good and even though I look at other cars around at other cars, I would still keep it.
as an owner of the 2008 model i can agree, for a used car it was a great drive ,handling is amazing and the sports mode really does make a different when you have to flex on challenger .
Fabulous looking, superb to drive (apart from the M6 seeming to miss a gear sometimes when pulling away) and phenomenal sound system, can be expensive on parts but these are classic lookers and performers. Another great tutorial, thanks.
100% agree. i also have an 650 2008 LCI, and i love it. my previous car was the e92 335i, stage 2+ tuning round about 420hp and it was f***ing fast. but in comparison to my 650i it looked like a little toy car. i do not regret selling the e92 and buying the e63
I just straight piped the cats and straight piped (slight s) the resonator on my 1997 540i this week and I haven't stopped grinning..... left the stock "scuba tanks" exhaust on and the 4.4 litre, pre-vanos sounds buttery at idle but snaps and crackles like the best $1500 custom exhaust - and the 10 HP gain will (hopefully) edge me over the 300 HP mark.... LOVELY
Over engineered and everything goes wrong?? Merc sl500 are like that, amazing engineering but one tiny thing goes wrong, every bit of the car affected, constantly in for work!
Just bought an 09' 635d sport. What a car, Logic 7, pan roof, xenons, heated leather, black on black with individual piano black trim, Its such a lovely place to be.
Great video! I've owned a 2010 for about 7 years now. A few minor mods like suspension, Dinan mods etc. & you have yourself a fun GT weekend cruiser. IMO Totally worth the maintenance costs. If you're worried about maintenance buy a honda or a Toyota.
I might buy one of these next Saturday. My A6 4.2V8 has been in the garage for over a year now, I’ll not bore you with the ridiculous story, but I love these, front and back and I’m fed up with the Toyota IQ I’ve been borrowing.
Had a 630i E64 2.5y and now a 650i E64. HUD, Active steering and Logic 7. Aftermarket rear mufflers. Sounds so nice I rarely use the stereo. 650i has more torque at idle than 630i max. That makes a dramatic difference in how effortless it feels. Best sound at peak torque 3500 rpm and about 3/4 throttle. It has 125k mls and you would not believe if. FSH and frequent synthetic oil changes have paid off. Both the vanos solenoids (4) and the non-return valves (6) were very clean. No coolant leak but alternator bracket and vacuum pump do leak. The latter easy to fix, tough need to get O-rings from eBay as BMW does not sell the bigger (leaking) front one. Alternator bracket oil seal is a pain in the butt to change, but manageable. Great value for money but you should have at least intermediate mechanic skill or the maintenance will kill you. Install INPA on your laptop so you can diagnose it yourself. Seem to be going up in value. Would buy a M6 though, if I could afford it.
Over 200k! wow, the engine yes but the ZF box, it must have been changed at some point! Hats off to people willing to put fuel in these things for 200k plus miles. I used to trundle around in 540's, 635csi, M5, Hartge H5 (was in TBMW with that one) so I've put plenty of petrol in things over time also! Excellent vid :)
The two multi-serviced ZF boxes in my driveway at 283k and 310k agree. ATF is just a heavy oil and needs to be serviced. The E34 540i in particular has been driven hard and still shifts great. Which is a pain as I really want to put a 6 speed in it before manuals completely go away but the damn thing just won't die!
Great review thanks, I'm trying to decide on a couple of different cars, and you've certainly given me as much info as I need to help me decide. Cheers!
I was dead set on buying one of these, however in the end the crippling fuel costs brought me back to reality and I got an e92 330i instead. It's not quite as luxurious as this but it is lighter and handles better and is much more fuel efficient.
Jay. I currently have a 650i. Loaded, with the Sport package. The V8 sound is lovely. The sunroof is awesome. The best part is the heads up display, which has officially RUINED me.... Allow me to explain Prior to owning this BMW, I had never once thought about the necessity of a heads up display "A gimmick" I said. But as I've been driving my 650 around, this magnificent feature has officially become a absolute need in the next car I buy. It is so nice to have my speed and cruise information readily available in the windscreen display rather than me having to look down and take my eyes off the road. It has become so natural that when I get in other cars I have a moment where I can't seem to know how fast I'm going. And yes, the sound system is really good!
I guess I'm a weirdo, because I actually like the way the back end looks.
SuperN0va I mentioned this to my wife the other day, it’s actually looking better with age. A lot of features or quirks of a car look very old when a car ends production........, some of these with a few more years become a classic. The original 6 series or M6 is now looking very good with a bit of history.
Makes two of us
This car is aging extremely well. Design ahead of its time for sure. The front end is a proper shark nose with the car overall being an modern classic. Manual M6 and the V8s will be coveted in time which is well deserved. Bangle era BMW is my favorite modern including the master piece E92 M3. Motoring perfection for genuine enthusiast. If you like fixing your own car and forming a relationship over many miles and years they are a steal
I agree, I have more problems with the front..
Me 2
The last E-body generation of BMW was met with misunderstanding during it`s time. But now, you`ll see all of those cars in a wishlist of A LOT of people. E60, E63, E65, E70...all are amazing machines.
Pre-roll ad was for Bimmer Fix, a DIY kit to fix the coolant leak common with this car and other Bimmers from this time period. LOL.
christschool got the same ad
SPECTRE Orrrrrrr just spend your money right and get a Lexus LS. Far better than the 7 series imo. Also infinity more reliable and you don’t have to deal with the German bro tax. Not saying Bmws r for everyone; their amazing cars. Just sayin I’d take a Lexus 9 times out of 10
SPECTRE okay so the reason why that happened was because there was a faulty regulator that broke and caused that whole this to happen. So their reliability is still unmatched in my eyes. Also at least they have the balls to recall all the engines and admit that they fucked up. I still trust their reliability more than any other German brand imo
Same here
@@BC_CARS Well, I own a E46 3 series sedan and a Lexus GS460. Despite the GS has a 4.6L V8 with more power and all that stuff. Nothing comes close to BMW's handling. You just feel the way it grips on to the road and that gives me more joy than the Lexus I own.
I've got a stratus Grey 650i (best colour by far) and love it. Had plenty of fast cars and big cars ranging from exotics to old muscle and this ticks too many boxes to be ignored. Sure, it isn't the cheapest to run or fix, but if you take your time and read up there's little you can't do yourself.
My advice if buying one is patience. I spent a year looking at M6's and 650i's until I found mine. Top tip, ignore the miles and look at the car. Like said in this video, stay WELL clear of active suspension. It always goes wrong and is a pig to fix. Check for coolant leaks from the top of the engine, it drips onto the engine aero tray so isn't easy to spot. Start the car from cold and let it idle for at least 5-6 mins, then give it a slight squirt on the throttle and look to the back. If you see a puff of white or blue smoke it means the stem seals are shot (very common issue), and its a couple of £k to fix, as you need to strip the top of both banks.
The auto gearbox is better than the manual. I dont care about the old bollocks of "a manual is proper", the driving experience from the auto is better, and IMO better than the SMG in the M6. Suspension will need fettling at about 120k if not sooner. The bushes oval out everywhere and the control arms aren't too great. Tyres are expensive, but they are on most big cars. The best tyres for this car are Michelin Pilot Super Sports, or Pilot Sport 4S's that superceed them. I run Super Sports in the back and 4S's up front. This is because you can't buy Super Sports in the correct 19" front sizing anymore - Michelin stopped making them about 4 years ago.
Another must for this car is having a set of snow tyres. I personally have a complete set of rims and tyres I swap over to. The 18" style 118s are specifically made for snow duty (seems to be fairly unknown fact even to the dealers), with Continental winter contacts in the back, and Pirelli Sottozero up front. Staggered fitment. Never go square fitment on these cars. It doesn't just ruin them, but it doesn't drive predictably either.
I run 20mm spacers in the rear and 15mm spacers up from when on my 19" style 218s, and this improves the look and grip perfectly. BC do some decent kit, just avoid the cheapo pocket money bits.
As with any big old lux car, be prepared to spend real money on it. Dont fit cheap crap, it just isn't worth it. If you can't afford to maintain it, buy a Corsa.
Open to questions if people want to know more.
ty for the info
Ah right, so if you can't afford maintenance of a 15 year old german luxury car then your only other option is a Corsa 😂. Appreciate the info but the last comment just made you look like a snobby wanker...sorry 🤷♂️
I have a 645ci and have the smoke coming from exhaust could this be bad pcv valve too?
@@RandomGuy-ej9gr I’ve owned Corsas in the past. They’re cheap. So it was a substantiated comment. Before I had this I had a classic XJ6 and would always have a winter “beater”. Was never ashamed of driving round in a Corsa or Clio.
Sadly a lot of people get an old previously-expensive car, and sadly can’t afford the upkeep. Just look at why Bentley Continentals are so cheap…
@@thecatalyst6790 most likely mate. Let it get up to temp, then let it idle for five minutes and give it a blip on the throttle. If you get a poof of white then it’s the stem seals. You can live with it for a while, just use a slightly higher viscosity fully synth. I’m going to do mine when I’ve got it to bits.
your british accent is so smooth and easy to understand. thumbs up from Romania
Had a 06' 650 manual for a year now. I bought it on this very video's recommendation. A great car: good looking, powerful, very comfortable with fun handling.
Are you being serious?
had mine for a whole hooligrinn week, 05 650i 6speed, righthand drive
I've owned a 2008 650i for 10 years the best car I have ever owned love it, can't sell it
Any problems?
@@giuistefanjr72 non whatsoever just normal servicing and some seals that's LL in 7 years I've had it
Non and I've had it for 8 years
The back is gorgeous. The front resembles one of those droopy-eyed goldfish.
I bought an e63 630i earlier this year. I had been looking for a low mileage e63 with radar cruise for ages and ended up with a 6 cylinder because it was the first to pop up that was in decent condition. It has been brilliant so far. One of the best long distance cruisers I’ve driven, but sharp enough to still be entertaining. I’ve put non run flats on the staggered 18” rims and it is now a very comfortable thing to drive. An android head unit with CarPlay has brought the infotainment you to date, and with the head up display, active cruise, excellent seats, pano roof, etc, I haven’t been able to find a similarly specced used car for less money.
Your video is one of the reason why I bought mine 650 and it even has the HUD!
HUD is super useful ngl, why don’t all cars come with that?
I have just bought myself a 645ci with logic 7 the panoramic sunroof, the big screen sat nav with tv , the 19” elipsodial wheels adaptive headlights dynamic stability pack, with the shadow line pack and special leather sports seats and I love it 😊
I love how the 6 series look it always gets me
I can't get it, why you do not show the car, the details you describe, interior exterior?! If i haven't seen this car, i wouldn't know what it is look like! We need more CAR on focus and less you !
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I actually think this same thought when I watch all his videos
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said this twice before.. really lets channel down
228k miles and it still looks like that. Damn the previous owner was a pampering type of fellow. Nice! I like the look of it. Still very stylish and modern looking for a 2006. Good find.
This and the E92 body are the best BMW coupes I've ever seen imo.
Front is great, that rear end though is wrong.
Have you ever see a Z4 M/// Coupe ?
Hilarious comment! You evidently have never seen a 1980's E24 635 CSI then to make that comment! lol
Peter Clarke Was about to say that. That and e46 m3.
sans plus
I bought a 2006 650 with 130,000 miles and drove it all way to 170,000 with very little repair. Transmission pan was replaced along with a few cheap hoses. Most expensive repair was the headlight costing a whopping 2,800 USD
I disagree with the statement "For 10k you can pick up a mint [6 series]...."I disagree. You would be extremely luck to find one "Pristine" for even 10k. At this age (2006-10), many are either needing work or hiding the fact that they need work. I own a 2008- I love it. Very solid feel. Hugs the road and handles nicely. decent horsepower ~360. I'll give you an idea what I've fixed so far.
This car has a high cost of ownership perhaps all BMW's. I do my own repairs so it's cheaper but still pricey. I do not use genuine BMW brand parts unless there is no alternative. The car is really not worth the "Genuine Part" cost. So I am on the cheap. I bought mine used with 119k miles on it. Since I purchased it...I have replaced the existing transmission with a used rebuilt transmission cost (all in USD) $3500. Had oil leak from small crack in oil pan around drain screw (prob cause by over tightening by the oil change places). Paid about $90 for new pan, pan seal and plug. During replacement, attempted to remove "Engine Oil Level Sensor" and place in new pan. However, it was brittle and cracked. ~$200 part. Replaced valve seals...Kit ~$300. The water pump went out, replaced...during the replacement I had to disconnect the coolant hoses...some of the plastic connectors on the ends of the hoses (no- I couldn't use a hose clamp) broke since they were old and brittle. Ended up replacing all coolant hoses and coolant reservoir. ~$400. Belt tensioner replacement with new belt. $90. Coolant transfer pipe began leaking (famous N62 engine design flaw) through weep hole around water pump. Chose "bimmer fix" stent ($250) instead of cutting out the old pipe and using the newer twist fit pipe (about $2000). Works great...easy fix without dropping engine or taking the top off. Daytime running lamp errors due to lamp wire harness wire shielding plastic old, brittle breaking off and shorting on the adjacent wires. The wire insulation would literally fall off the wires. I think the cause is due to the use of halogen bulbs, heat and age. Swaping out using LEDs would extend the life but would need to add a resistor otherwise sensors will think the lamp burned out. So I used electrical tape to ensure the wires aren't touching until I can find a decent LED kit I like. Panoramic moonroof headliner saggin like hanging a shirt to dry. Couldn't find an exact headliner material match...found a close match at the local material shop, bought some 3m spray adhesive 24 hours later looks good. ~$50 but a real pain in the a$$ since I had to remove all pillars and controls and drop the entire headline just to get to a place to remove the moonroof motor drive track, remove the old panels, clean off old liner and add the new fabric. Car used to have "Run Flat" tires. Didn't see the need to pay more than $300 per tire when I can get a good high quality speed rated tire for half that. I have replace the set twice at about $600 per set. oh, a Canadian goose flew into my windscreen and gave me a nice crack (yes it was Canadian, I could tell when it hit...the honk it made had a long "A" sound to it; thus native to Canada..lol). Had 4 different companies attempt to replace the windscreen at ~$500. Each time they brought the incorrect windscreen. Mine has lane change departure assist and a rain sensor. So I was forced to go with the dealers. Paid $1200 for the windscreen (with a discount since I know a BMW tech at the dealer) but still...expensive. I still drive it...still love it...people think it's a newer car since I keep it clean. Things still remaining to be fixed...
Front head light washer nozzle housing ($25 used). Broke off when car was being washed.
Bearing in the moonroof slide track stuck and messed up my awesome headliner job a little. So moonroof shade is open half way. :(
Had a day of cold weather then a day of hot then a day of cold and it really cracked up the leather dashboard. Found a company that sells dashboard leather. Will be taking dash out stripping off all old mat leather and adding new.
The things we do for the cars we love.
The fact this story has a paragraph dedicated to the specific nuances of the honk emitted by a Canadian Goose when it hits the windscreen of a car is hilarious
John, your summary is terrific, but your cost are not high at all, I had really similar costs with my e46 (except of course your gbox, but even that is somewhat reasonable for this kind of horsepower)
Can you tell what you paid for yours? Did you consider it a mint example?
Hmm, I bought an M6 on 68k for 10k. It's in pretty decent order.
I dont love mine anymore. Its a big dissapointment
Honestly, the 6 series is one of my favorite shapes to come from BMW since the 2000s...
Side note - The offer to review the Legacy is still on the table if you're interested 👍
The Bangle era cars are 'weird'. But they stood out, they still stand out. They are all but certain to become classics.
I watched this video during early 2021... I never had an opinion of the 6 Series or ever cared for it much. Ever since watching this I absolutely love them and I bought a 635D early this year!
For the money, they cannot be beaten. Too bad the next model which doesn't have the controversial front and rear also has a more fitting price tag. As a used buy, they make a lot of sense, just the right amount of cheap-ish, luxury and sporting pretensions. XK8/R looks better, but overall I would pick one of these
I’ve loved the shape of this car the first time I ever saw one , gorgeous full stop 🛑 cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
I completely agree. Its one of the best looking cars Ive ever seen. Best looking BMW for me
I bought a 58-reg (facelift) 650i at the end of '22 and I love it. It would be nice if it made a little more noise at full chat, but the stock exhaust is perfect for GT-ing. Mine has a cream leather and aluminium interior which is so nice, no sunroof so it helps the car not feel too dark. The paddle shifters are fun, but I still mostly leave it in full auto, and a proper manual wouldn't suit the car in my mind. Built -in nav is good as a "live-road map" feature, bluetooth phone and aux socket mean I can use my phone for music, nav and phone if I want. Those rear seats are better than one might think; two child seats will go in the back with space to spare, not the worst +2 seats ever and having isofix points as standard is nice on that front as well. A previous owner fitted the M6 wheels which I think look great, not the biggest fan of the stock wheels. And MPG is actually ok for the what it is, mixed urban and motorways over the last 5k is touching 26mpg, there are dinky petrols that wouldn't be much better! And I was always a fan of the looks of the 6 when it was new.
In fact, the only bad thing on mine is that the HUD is fitted but appears to be broken, and is apparently not a cheap or easy fix.
The TL:DR from me: it's a lovely car inside and out and I love it.
Great Video. Fantastic cars I have a 55 650i Coupe and it's been epic. DMS mapped. 400Bhp has never been so easy to maintain. Now buying another 650i Convertible.
Like your video style. Relevant info and well delivered ;-)
I’ve had my 545i for 2 years now. It’s been expensive and is the most leaky engine I’ve ever owned but I paid £2500 and it’s a great sleeper and used every day it’s a joy....apart from the constantly fuelling lol. I never get anywhere near 30mpg!
thats actually not bad, I do half that with a ML 500, granted its 4x4.
I dindt go for a Bimmer any more because my 745 had the gearbox writing it off... broke my heart.
Ben Adams gutted for u mate. Bet a 745 is even comfier! I need a more economical daily now sadly but really can’t decide what to get. Or bare to part with the 545 lol
ian trofimov this car isn’t suited to manual mate. U Americans lol
Hi Jay, I had an E46 M3, 2006 650i and a 997 Gen 1 and I can’t fault your review. M3 seats were the best ever - lovely place to be. 👍
Fun fact E63 and E46 share the same seat base and electronics, interchangeable, and almost identical looking.
Getting some interesting affordable gear in at the moment James. Glad of your opinion mate.
Controversial looks but I think they’ve aged gracefully. I love them, so much so I bought one.
Someone online pointed out that if you look at the car side on, if you imagine taking the boot lid off, it looks a bit like a Porsche 911. Can’t unsee that now
I have a black 2009 650i sport with everything stock replaced with Dinan High performance parts. Black exterior vermilion red interior. 10/10 stars
Been looking at these. I travel from the UK to Croatia frequently. I currently use an E90 325i, which is great, but I feel like I now have the perfect use case to justify getting a 650i. Plus, V8!!! Thanks for the vid!
Much respect. I have a e60 530i, but I want more power. That 650 is exactly what I want, just love the design. Great video
Ran a 2006 650 for 5 years from 2013 to 2018 and put 50k miles on it. Fabulous car, and the only thing that went wrong was an alternator. Hugely reliable and a joy to own and drive (and rear seats a lot better than an XK - young teenagers are fine in there). Great review.
Why did you finally get rid of it. And what did you upgrade to
Picking up an 08 650i on Friday. It’ll be my 7th BMW. Great cars, just keep up on the maintenance, and they never let you down
Got more style than the new model
Decent ones still look fantastic, one of those cars i always wanted to own, now got a well specified 435d Gran Coupe and that has impressed me hugely and to my middle aged eyes also looks great, BMW have certainly made some excellent cars.
I had a 550i in South Africa when I lived there a few years back, great car and solid engine, loved every minute driving it!
I’d be terrified to drive a BMW outside of the cape! Glad you made it out of SA, friend.
@@johnstockton8970 hahahaha
Yeah, Joburg is a spicy place to live if you like expensive things like BMW`s...between 2000 and 2014 I was hijacked at gunpoint three times but you can`t let them win by not buying nice things...and thank you, alot more relaxed now that I don`t live there anymore...
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Had a 645ci for over a year, never had a problem with it. Few little things you could easily diy.
You are a pleasure to listen to and as a long time 650i LCI driver I can agree with you on almost everything. Thanks for the great video. Greetings from Germany!
Buying an 08 sport model next week and this review you did makes me feel that I spent my money very well. Thanks and GREAT review!!!!!
How was it? Planning to get one as well, probably a convertible with 70k km on the odometer
@@cailp1201 I have a 2009 bmw 650i sport with full dinan High performance parts. Black exterior vermilion red interior. This car is amazing! 10/10
I love my 08 650i power to boot and handle like a dream
I consider the backseats in cars like this to be very very expensive luxury hand bag holders.
No man, these seats are way bigger than the Jaguars. Can sit there properly under 1.75m.
A really good, objective review of one of the last big, naturally aspirated V8's. I've recently bought a 650i Convertible ($228,000 AUD new) for $24k - and it's a belter! Great to drive, lovely sound when wound up and it surprises many a hot hatch. My 1991 BMW 850i wouldn't know which way it went! Plus, admiring glances all round and no-one believes that she's now over 15 years old... An amazing car for the money and currently under the collectors radar.
My grandmother's best friend had a 650i when I was a kid and I remember being in awe with the car. It felt like a spaceship even in 2009~
N62, is a great, fun engine. I would absolutely love a 550i with a 6 speed.
Wrong car video for that comment
Recently sold my 650i also in black, it’s got to be my favourite car ever, owned it for over 4 years ✨
What year and was it reliable
Twon Green it was 2006, super reliable and no problems
@@shirleysevilla50 ok thanks I was looking at 1 and just wanted to know cuz I heard that a lot of people said that they had problems with them
Twon Green I’m in the same boat my friend, I usually hear either the car is no good and straight trouble or it was super reliable to them and I’m torn between buying mines because there aren’t to many mutual reviews out on these but I just got a 2006 convertible 650i and we’ll see how it holds up
Daniel Odufuwa cool hope it’s reliable
The active suspensions on these usually don't go bad if they haven't already done by now. Mostly they just go out of calibration which can be re-calibrated with "ISTA" (a free piece of diagnostics and maintenance software).
Great review. I've owned a 630i and a 635d, the V8s have eluded me. I found the 630i to be a lovely car, quick enough and felt a lot more nimble than the 635d. Back in the day the 635d was the obvious choice - charachterful for a diesel with great performance and sensible running costs. However now I would say the 650i is the one to have unless you are a masochist and fancy an M6 V10. Controversial I know but my choice in this market, albeit a touch more expensive would be a Maserati 4200 GT or a Jaguar XK 4.2
Thanks i was watching this and my neighbour came in and we watched this together now our whole village has watched this video and they all appreciate the bmw 👍🏻
So glad I was able to help out the entire village. Bless you my child
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@8.52 Did anybody else think that white van pulled out in front of him and he was going to crash 😂😂?
Hell yes.....my heart was in my mouth!! 😱😂
228,000miles - All credit to Gary for the love, money and time spent.
There are some nice ones out there and some total dogs. I remember going to see a manual 650 convertible in Kent and the interior looked like they had kept a velociraptor.
The unavoidable problem is that in the early years the oil change intervals followed the BMW 20,000 mile oil change intervals and now most engines need valve stem seals - an expensive job.
In US we had option for 08-10 550i auto called SAT, sport auto transmission, it was ZF 6 Speed transmission, when you press sport button it would shift 50% faster, it was much more reliable than SMG. I would love to have a manual but hard to find right one, so I settled with SAT transmission. It’s similar to 8 speed ZF, shifts really fast, I actually use the paddles to shift.
In germany its the same (sportautomatik) its the same 6 speed automatic gearbox as the normal automatic, just with other software
I agree...I bought 2 e65s just for the bangle butt...now looking for a 645 or 650...these cars are timeless..and way ahead of there time...they still slaughter the parking lot!
A8 4.2 every day mate. Lovely, refined and when you flick on the tiptronic it gets up on its tippy-toes and dances down the lanes. You could drive all dy in an A8 and get out feeling happy and more refreshed than when you started.
Clive Adams Funny you should mention that one. I have a D3 A8 4.2, it’s an amazingly comfortable and powerful refined cruiser. You wouldn’t know the kick it has under you hit it in sport mode, it definitely loves to rev since it basically developes it’s full power at redline, yet good torque is available from down low.
That said, the 6 series is a big car, the A8 is a huge car. Wider, longer, more doors, so it is a bit heavier, but the performance of my car is identical to my friend’s old 650i, at least that’s how it felt to both of us since we would frequently take our cars out on the road.
I’d say it’s still a different kind of car however. The A8 is even more relaxed and quiet, but a silent killer. The 6 series is a big GT at it’s core but has more of a sporting pretension. Actually an A6 4.2 would probably be a better comparison, since it feels more sporty, plus a 6er is basically a 2-door 5er.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh There's an A6 4.2? I want one. If I had all the money and could buy any car I'd get an RS6 Avante.
You're right about the A8 being big but the most amazing thing about it is how it manages to feel like a little sports car when you drop a few gears and hustle it through the twisty bits. Except for the width which is always a bit scary down the lanes.
Don't laugh but the most fun car I've had next to my Cooper S is a Ka convertible I bought for pocket change because my V8 Disco is just too juicy to use as a run about.
Clive Adams Sounds like we’re twins. The RS6 Avant is my ultimate dream car. My favorite is the old C6 RS6 with the twin turbo V10. Sadly, As a resident of the US that’s been deprived of them and never gotten any, I want it even more. I hope we get the upcoming model, apparently there is hope as I’ve heard.
And yes, there is an A6 4.2 for both the C5 and C6 generations.
The A8 is quite amazing how agile it is for the sheer size of the thing. It’s a boat, but it doesn’t drive and handle like one.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh Yeah for sure. It's times like this I wish I hadn't been such a lazy git and worked a bit harder so I could afford these things now. Then again there's more to life than... Ha ha ha, I almost said there's more to life than cars! Actually, for going fast for fast's sake I'd get a bike every time.
Back in the day when I had a spray shop I delivered a customer's Ducati 888 and his missus' RS250 to Goodwood which he and a few of his mates had hired for the day. He had his F40 and his missus' Caterham superlight delivered there too while they drove down in the shopping car. A Sierra RS Cosworth 500. Sigh.
I spent the day on his 888 as he couldn't be bothered to change into his leathers and it a jolly nice day it was too. He was slightly pissed off that he couldn't get past me in his F40 but, as he said, he didn't want to tip over the edge and wipe his car and his bike out. I think a little spin in the chicane where he missed the wall with the front of his car by millimeters had a calming influence. A mate of his had cracked the front air dam of his F40 on a speed bump and had to replace it because they couldn't repair the carbon fiber in those days. £22,000 just for the parts. Lucky they were all wealthy bankers, eh?
I took the RS 500 round for a few laps but it felt sloppy and dog slow after the 888. I declined a go of the F40 on the basis that there was no way I could afford to fix it if I crashed it even lightly and I doubt even selling my house would have been enough to replace it if I had a big moment.
Happy days.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh Weirdly, went to Bexhill this afternoon and saw a 650i parked on the front. Don't see them very often so quite odd to come across one after this chat. Maybe it's a sign...
based on your review ive just bought 1. gets delivered this weekend. £3795 delivered from halifax to stoke. full history, not a dent or stone chip, no isuues and checked out by my friend who has over 30 years experience working on sports cars for a race team. cant wait! thank u for the review!
Way ahead of its time!
Such an original looking car. So much better than recent bmws
Might change to one of these someday. But still using my e39 540i as a daily and just love it and don’t want to let it go. Really nice review James. Just gotta love BMW v8’s.
Nice, i currently own an e39, e85 and an e64 - great cars!
Actually tehre is not only extended (telescopic)coolant pipe for.fix,but also something plug like ,which goes from coolant pump side,even found video where boys just sawed one metal peace of table leg ,and pushed it from pump side with some gasket maker and it worked.
I have a 2004 645Ci and a 2006 750i and I love them both. The son has a 2002 M3 and the wife drives a 2009 X3. needless to say we love our BMW's.
Awesome! Unfortunately im the only bmw driver in my family
But at least i got 3 of them 😜
The design of this car aged well and it looks better now then when it was released back in the early / mid 00's. But to much technical problems / difficulties after al those years.
I had two e60 550s... a 2007 and then 2 years later traded it for a 2009 LCI 550i.
If you thought the exhaust note on the 6 series was underwhelming then you would of been pretty dissapointed with the 550i especially the pre LCI one. It was so quiet,I was jealous of the 6 series stock exhaust note. I couldn’t understand why they couldn’t make it sound similar. The 09 sounded slightly better but still not as loud as the 650. Other then that I loved both my 550s. I had the sport package on both and they handled really well and e46 M3s were never able to pull away from me. I went from a slightly modded e39 540i to the 550i and they felt totally different. You couldn’t feel how fast the 550i really was with that quiet exhaust and so much insulation but it was rocket when it came time to preform and I got great gas mileage out of that 4.8 especially on the highway... I remember getting 30+ mpg on the highway.
And oh yeah the 18 inch Dunlop run flats bmw used on the sport package pre LCI made the ride so harsh here in NYC with our awful roads. I put on 20 inch rims with non run flats and it was less harsh with the bigger rims and less tire sidewall. Run flats can save you from being stranded but the ride is awful!
I just bought one cash a 2010 650i with 102,000 miles on it. Best car I have ever owned or drove. Definitely a fun and beautiful car to drive. Super fast and super advanced for its age. I was bummed out when I went to check the oil the other day and I couldn’t find a dip stick….🤷🏾♂️ the car doesn’t even have one. Definitely feels like the German “Batmobile” inside 😂
I just picked up a 2010 650i sports package like 2 months ago. I've wanted one since the 645i years. Has the same power as my supercharged 350z did. Way smoother ride and I love the header display.
I have the bmw 635d I swear one of the best cars in the world , I have the led turn indicators looks sick, people envy you when they see you in this, my car is well look aftered people think it’s a new car when it’s 12 years old!
I am more of a japanese car person but I have the e63 v6 in manual gear box for a few years now,its not the most powerfull of the the 6 series but its very economic,when needed kinda performs nicely.and its my favorite car of them all.its very cool to drive and reliable, It came with all luxury as yours even gps and the big screen in the central of the dashboard,but no top Window on the roof. Very happy with it and Never got any complication. I only change the suspension to apex pro street. The factory suspension was pretty good but now handles cornes and turns like charm even in rain. It is one hell of ride and i probably gonna keep it for ever. Best wishes
Sorry to say, but they never did a V6. ..only the straight 6.
@@ianmorrison6798 true, my bad🙄
@@brunosantos3666 no worries bro....I have the 630i. ..that's how I know. It might not have the V8 but it's only 0.8 of a second slower to 100 kmh. Plenty fast for me....not only is it the most reliable engine of the 6 series. ..it's also the lightest as it's made of magnesium. ...which is 33% lighter than aluminium. 👍👍
@@ianmorrison6798 I love my 2010 630i coupe. Awesome car!
I got a 650i absolutely love it. Got the heads up display which is a nice party piece. I definitely agree with the dynamic steering, I have this and it's a pain in the ass. I've now put coilovers on and had it switch off as it keeps braking. Amazing when it works but to expensive for something that will always brake.
Same!
Didn’t even need to watch the video to say I agree wholeheartedly!
I’m feeling the love for the big 6 👍
I have a 645ci and it is a beast. I love everything about it. This review is spot on. For such an old car it still looks good and even though I look at other cars around at other cars, I would still keep it.
Oh god this video makes me miss my old 650i, I want another!
The N62 engine is a colossal and constant maintenance pain. For this engine fixing leaks is not just a job, it is a career.
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Iv'e got a monaco blue 650i coupe, always manages to put a smile on my face.
I have a black on tan 2006 650i coupe with a 6 speed manual that I love.
Epic car, even if I do say so myself! Great job James!!!
I had an E60 550i. Loved everything about it. Except the gearbox.
was it less than 60k miles?
lee nevin yes
frigg off yes. But same engine as 650i
Allan Lai what gearbox? Mt or at
as an owner of the 2008 model i can agree, for a used car it was a great drive ,handling is amazing and the sports mode really does make a different when you have to flex on challenger .
I bought me shortly after this video!..... & I love it 🥰
I love coupes in general, but big coupes faves. This BMW 6 series is masterfully good looking. There's nothing wrong with the boot on this car!
I agree 👍
There is a later 630i which had the 272bhp engine, boosted the fuel economy to only about 15% less than the diesel with about the same 0-60.
The LCI 630i is awesome!
Don‘t even think of buying that pos n53 engine. By far the most expensive of the bunch, apart maybe from the v10. It’s brutal.
@@filiptonkic266 I think you're exaggerating but it does sound a bit less reliable than the N52.
I've just bought a 635d, thanks for the review
Fabulous looking, superb to drive (apart from the M6 seeming to miss a gear sometimes when pulling away) and phenomenal sound system, can be expensive on parts but these are classic lookers and performers. Another great tutorial, thanks.
some of the best looking cars out there. I have one... the parts are not that expensive the labor is.
I've owned 3 of these and every one of them had valves stem seal issues.. engine smoke..but I still luv this year body style
I never watch a long review all the way through but this guy is a credit to TH-cam. Why is he not on TV ?.
A great mystery
M5 touring must be the holy grail BMW.
Pace to scare yourself silly,and room to include the family and dogs.
100% agree. i also have an 650 2008 LCI, and i love it. my previous car was the e92 335i, stage 2+ tuning round about 420hp and it was f***ing fast. but in comparison to my 650i it looked like a little toy car. i do not regret selling the e92 and buying the e63
it's called growing up 😂
I just straight piped the cats and straight piped (slight s) the resonator on my 1997 540i this week and I haven't stopped grinning..... left the stock "scuba tanks" exhaust on and the 4.4 litre, pre-vanos sounds buttery at idle but snaps and crackles like the best $1500 custom exhaust - and the 10 HP gain will (hopefully) edge me over the 300 HP mark.... LOVELY
Probably tough to find because they’re all at the repair shop. Great review though and love the channel.
Over engineered and everything goes wrong?? Merc sl500 are like that, amazing engineering but one tiny thing goes wrong, every bit of the car affected, constantly in for work!
Owned one with no issues. Manual.
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What the fuck are you talking about? This are really reliable.
We know people who never owned a BMW by their comments online
Just bought an 09' 635d sport. What a car, Logic 7, pan roof, xenons, heated leather, black on black with individual piano black trim, Its such a lovely place to be.
Any issues?
Yes, transmission fault, luckily covered under warranty. All repaired, car is such a smooth luxury coupe. Love it.
Great video! I've owned a 2010 for about 7 years now. A few minor mods like suspension, Dinan mods etc. & you have yourself a fun GT weekend cruiser. IMO Totally worth the maintenance costs. If you're worried about maintenance buy a honda or a Toyota.
I might buy one of these next Saturday. My A6 4.2V8 has been in the garage for over a year now, I’ll not bore you with the ridiculous story, but I love these, front and back and I’m fed up with the Toyota IQ I’ve been borrowing.
Interior colour is great plus blackedout grill 👌🏼
"...you had to take the rear bumper off to do that, and that was unexpected!" deadpan delivery. Brilliant. I want one of these cars.
Better looking them the current 8 series and the last gen 6 for sure. Beautiful car.
You went a little bit too far there bruh
Had a 630i E64 2.5y and now a 650i E64. HUD, Active steering and Logic 7. Aftermarket rear mufflers. Sounds so nice I rarely use the stereo.
650i has more torque at idle than 630i max. That makes a dramatic difference in how effortless it feels. Best sound at peak torque 3500 rpm and about 3/4 throttle. It has 125k mls and you would not believe if. FSH and frequent synthetic oil changes have paid off. Both the vanos solenoids (4) and the non-return valves (6) were very clean. No coolant leak but alternator bracket and vacuum pump do leak. The latter easy to fix, tough need to get O-rings from eBay as BMW does not sell the bigger (leaking) front one.
Alternator bracket oil seal is a pain in the butt to change, but manageable. Great value for money but you should have at least intermediate mechanic skill or the maintenance will kill you. Install INPA on your laptop so you can diagnose it yourself.
Seem to be going up in value. Would buy a M6 though, if I could afford it.
Over 200k! wow, the engine yes but the ZF box, it must have been changed at some point! Hats off to people willing to put fuel in these things for 200k plus miles. I used to trundle around in 540's, 635csi, M5, Hartge H5 (was in TBMW with that one) so I've put plenty of petrol in things over time also! Excellent vid :)
Tbf if you service the zf at 70k it can last a 300k
The two multi-serviced ZF boxes in my driveway at 283k and 310k agree. ATF is just a heavy oil and needs to be serviced. The E34 540i in particular has been driven hard and still shifts great. Which is a pain as I really want to put a 6 speed in it before manuals completely go away but the damn thing just won't die!
Great review thanks, I'm trying to decide on a couple of different cars, and you've certainly given me as much info as I need to help me decide. Cheers!
“it really looks..... SPOT ON!”
I was dead set on buying one of these, however in the end the crippling fuel costs brought me back to reality and I got an e92 330i instead. It's not quite as luxurious as this but it is lighter and handles better and is much more fuel efficient.
The front end reminds me of a hammerhead shark lol, I’m not really a Beamer fan but I would definitely have one of these 😎 they’re so unique
Picked the convertible up last year. Love this car.
I'm with you James, I'm on team cabrio though, can't resist that retractable rear window buttress design I love so much
Same here buddy 😊
Jay. I currently have a 650i. Loaded, with the Sport package. The V8 sound is lovely. The sunroof is awesome. The best part is the heads up display, which has officially RUINED me....
Allow me to explain
Prior to owning this BMW, I had never once thought about the necessity of a heads up display "A gimmick" I said. But as I've been driving my 650 around, this magnificent feature has officially become a absolute need in the next car I buy. It is so nice to have my speed and cruise information readily available in the windscreen display rather than me having to look down and take my eyes off the road. It has become so natural that when I get in other cars I have a moment where I can't seem to know how fast I'm going. And yes, the sound system is really good!