F10 550i vs 2007 M6 ?

BigGuyM3 · 11-08-2010, 08:49 PM

hey i need some inputs right i thinking about getting an 550i with options about 70k but today i came across 2007 M6, 20k mileage and under 60k for it. Which car do you guys think would you pick and why. (I know the different cars, power wise, space 2dr vs 4dr etc) i just asking for some options if you were in the same situations and why would you get which ever one?

thanx

vladberca · 11-09-2010, 08:30 AM

M6 is for sure the sportier car

Both cars are great, u'll not go wrong either way

Japi · 11-09-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigGuyM3

hey i need some inputs right i thinking about getting an 550i with options about 70k but today i came across 2007 M6, 20k mileage and under 60k for it. Which car do you guys think would you pick and why. (I know the different cars, power wise, space 2dr vs 4dr etc) i just asking for some options if you were in the same situations and why would you get which ever one?

thanx

Iam drive by M6 and its very fast car and comfortable to drive but its not so nice car as new 550i. Its looking (m6) older and back side is not cool.

I would take 550i!

LuvMyE92 · 11-09-2010, 10:19 AM

To me the biggest difference would be in the ride quality. Nice cushy comfortable 5 versus stiffly sprung, low to the ground 6. Think NJ potholes.

Also the trunk in the 5 is cavernous and not so much in the M6.

There's also maintenance and repair issues, which are not cheap in an M.

And resale. Especially if the M6 has the SMG, which is widely regarded as a very expensive item to repair. Even a clutch job will run into the thousands, or so I hear.

sequal · 11-09-2010, 11:35 AM

m6 is sick. what color is it?

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-09-2010, 12:10 PM

If you can cope with 9 MPG then go with the M6, I could not live with it and the small tank.

Got shot and glad of it.

BigGuyM3 · 11-09-2010, 10:58 PM

i was lucky to find a manual and you right i would not buy the SMG

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

To me the biggest difference would be in the ride quality. Nice cushy comfortable 5 versus stiffly sprung, low to the ground 6. Think NJ potholes.

Also the trunk in the 5 is cavernous and not so much in the M6.

There's also maintenance and repair issues, which are not cheap in an M.

And resale. Especially if the M6 has the SMG, which is widely regarded as a very expensive item to repair. Even a clutch job will run into the thousands, or so I hear.

BigGuyM3 · 11-09-2010, 10:59 PM

its 6MT black on black with carbon roof

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m6 is sick. what color is it?

BigGuyM3 · 11-09-2010, 11:00 PM

im lucky and i do mostly higway driving but thats i think in the 15's mpg or so lol so it isnt great at all and you have a very good point

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If you can cope with 9 MPG then go with the M6, I could not live with it and the small tank.

Got shot and glad of it.

bdardashti · 11-10-2010, 12:02 AM

Are you keeping your M3 or replacing it? If you're keeping it, perhaps the 550i is a better choice since it's more of a difference compared to your M3. On the other hand, if you're replacing the M3, then you need to think about whether you want a car that's similar to your M3 (in some sense) or completely different (in a more luxurious/comfortable/high-tech sense).

delvek · 11-10-2010, 12:44 AM

Someone much smarter then me could probably find the numbers but gut feeling is: I think you would be suprised just how fast the F10 550 is in relation to the M6.

Besides its marketed speed, the M6 has nothing else to compare to it.

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-10-2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by delvek

Someone much smarter then me could probably find the numbers but gut feeling is: I think you would be suprised just how fast the F10 550 is in relation to the M6.

Besides its marketed speed, the M6 has nothing else to compare to it.

Good points, I found the M6 lacking in low down grunt ( unlike the 550i m sport will have) and when the M6 hits the sweet spot I was into licence loosing speeds, so not good for pleasure driving IMO.

pharding · 11-10-2010, 07:07 AM

I would do the F10 and upgrade the software for mor HP. It will be very close to the M6 in terms of speed and acceleration.

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-10-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pharding

I would do the F10 and upgrade the software for mor HP. It will be very close to the M6 in terms of speed and acceleration.

I would agree and that's my way forward.

bmedude · 12-12-2010, 05:28 PM

Definitely go with the F10. You'll start kicking yourself once the new M6 comes out. Go with the new F10 and enjoy having a "new car" for the next 7 years.

BigGuyM3 · 12-12-2010, 06:00 PM

thanx guys

i went with the 550i its on the boat right now should be here 2 weeks or so

shipill · 12-12-2010, 09:27 PM

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thanx guys

i went with the 550i its on the boat right now should be here 2 weeks or so

good choice

bmedude · 12-12-2010, 10:10 PM

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thanx guys

i went with the 550i its on the boat right now should be here 2 weeks or so

excellent choice! What color/options?

stickypaws · 12-13-2010, 02:39 AM

The only thing about buying a second hand M6 is that the depreciation has been paid for by the previous owner. Buying a new F10 means you take the big hit with depreciation. That said, if you bought the new car (rather than leasing), then just hold on to it for 7 years or so and you'll be okay (assuming the TCO on these cars isn't too high.)

But aside from economics, you also have to drive and live with what you really want, and that doesn't always make financial sense.

And since you already made your decision, congrats on the new ride.

BlackSaphire · 12-15-2010, 05:45 PM

Unless you have Sabine-like skillz, the 8-speed 550i will out run a manual M6 in 99.99% of real-life circumstances.

delvek · 12-16-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackSaphire

Unless you have Sabine-like skillz, the 8-speed 550i will out run a manual M6 in 99.99% of real-life circumstances.

Well said and something most people dont realize.

JOHNBMWM5 · 12-16-2010, 02:50 AM

Great choice,mines on the boat as well should be here Jan 10th.

Can't wait.

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bdardashti Captain 47 Rep 998 Posts Drives: '12 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Are you keeping your M3 or replacing it? If you're keeping it, perhaps the 550i is a better choice since it's more of a difference compared to your M3. On the other hand, if you're replacing the M3, then you need to think about whether you want a car that's similar to your M3 (in some sense) or completely different (in a more luxurious/comfortable/high-tech sense).
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bmedude Woohoo I finally got a beamer! 76 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Definitely go with the F10. You'll start kicking yourself once the new M6 comes out. Go with the new F10 and enjoy having a "new car" for the next 7 years.
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stickypaws Dictator 55 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	The only thing about buying a second hand M6 is that the depreciation has been paid for by the previous owner. Buying a new F10 means you take the big hit with depreciation. That said, if you bought the new car (rather than leasing), then just hold on to it for 7 years or so and you'll be okay (assuming the TCO on these cars isn't too high.) But aside from economics, you also have to drive and live with what you really want, and that doesn't always make financial sense. And since you already made your decision, congrats on the new ride.
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