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01-06-2015, 09:35 PM | #23 | |
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This is a luxury 450 hp AWD city pig for NY urban area (the top photo explains all). The 650ix GC doesn't pretend to be light because it is large 4-door Grand Coupe. However the weight seems not to be an issue because the car makes 0-60 mph in 4.3 sec (by BMW AG specs). Having said the 550 poor handles good to have a base line provided. The most modern top sedans like Merc E63AMG or Audi RS7 and all BMW have got electric steering and that's it, do we like it or not. As for the suspension, we have DHP and also other (mechanical) tunes for enthusiasts. If OP would live on AZ plains or being clearly looking for a 2-seat sport coupe as a second car, the best choice would be different. Please post your suggestion with supporting argumentation, this is the place to share all opinions helping to build up better picture. |
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01-07-2015, 06:36 AM | #24 |
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I have to say that due to the 6 series (lack of) practicality getting one would require you to be.
1. Single 2. Young in a childless relationship 3. Middle aged with grown up children 4. As a second or third vehicle. The 6 coupè is basically a 2 seater, you can get a toddler in back, but forget about adults for more than a 15 minute drive. The GC have slightly more room in the back, but it's a 2+2 not a 5 seater, there might be a headroom issue if you are above 5.10. If you frequently have 3 people or more in your car, don't get a 6 series. The M5 is as far as Im concerned the perfect car. You can fit 5 adults With bags You can take it shopping You can take the kids to school or kindergarten You can outrun pretty much any car on the motorways You can take it to a track day and have loads of fun. The versatility of the M5 is what makes it the best car in the world to me. So in order to help anyone decide what car to get, we need to know how the car will be used, as a family's no1 car, or as a weekend toy. |
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01-07-2015, 09:28 AM | #25 | |
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Of course, in Russia, the "Veeps" might prefer the GC as it lets them into a line of traffic before someone in a "lesser" car.
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01-07-2015, 10:43 AM | #26 | ||
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01-07-2015, 10:52 AM | #27 | |
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As much as I would like a RWD to have fun I just can't see myself without XDrive |
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2- Agree with you as well, I need to stop getting s new car every 12-18 Months 3- I was thinking about waiting for the G30 but I don't think it will be out any time soon. Remember that the M Cars come out months after the "regular" ones do. I was hoping for an XDrive M5/6 4- Agree with you on everything except the being rich part : 650GC XDrive it is until the new Generation BMW's come out |
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01-07-2015, 12:09 PM | #29 | |
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90% Of the drive I drive alone in my car. In fact, I've only driven the car with the whole clan 5-6 times since I first got it. I'm most concerned about looks and Power and the only other car I can think of is the 6 Series. I always wanted an M5 but ended up getting my 550 because of XDrive. I don't really mind the rear seats on the 6GC. Although I use my 550 as an everyday car, I have to say I make the best out of every drive. Every other day I find myself racing another guy in an M3 or even a 535, but it's mostly for fun, and the way my car handles at 100+ MPH, it puts a big smile on my face. |
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01-07-2015, 02:08 PM | #30 |
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As much as i like the 550i XDrive, the amount of awesomeness is not even near the 650i GC XDrive.
That car just brings a totally different presence and its a blast to drive! (Both are) I would go for the 650GC XDrive. |
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I have a BMW 850 as a summer/nice weather car. Rear seats are absolutely useless, don't even understand why BMW bothered putting back seats in the car. When I sit comfortably in the front seat (I'm 5.10) there is about 3" from my seat back to the rear seat pillow. So in order to use the rear seat everyone in the car sits uncomfortably. And the headroom, even at 5.10 I have to tilt my head in the back. Having that car also means that another big coupè is out of the question for me. But like you said, if you are alone in the car that much, go for it, I just wanted to make you think a little of how you use the car, not just how it looks and drives. |
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01-10-2015, 05:55 PM | #34 | |
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Regarding your question, if you haven't test driven the 650GC xDrive, I'd suggest doing so. I was recently considering a move from my 2014 550xi to this car. After driving it, my opinion changed quickly. I love the way it looks - but it was pretty disappointing to drive. The GC felt and handled like a significantly heavier car than the 550xi (granted mine has DHP - not sure the GC did). But it was almost like steering a boat. And in that way, it's also a considerably LONG car. The RWD M cars aren't good for our weather here. I'd pass on any of those options. I'd honestly stick with the 550xi - still think it's the best sedan in the BMW line-up giving a great balance of performance, comfort, features, style, etc.
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01-11-2015, 02:04 AM | #35 |
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Well, now we ended up with a question: why should the OP think about upgrading to another BMW, if his 550ix LCI seems to be the top (FWD) car? Actually why not
There are different rumors about the next generation G30, while introduction of a 600hp M5 FWD is still not excluded. Its direct opponent Mercedes E63 AMG already has the FWD and this is IMO а very serious advantage. Update from BMW M: The new BMW M6 Coupé, new BMW M6 Convertible and new BMW M6 Gran Coupé. Last edited by valbmw; 01-11-2015 at 04:59 PM.. |
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