- convertible 78,643
- 15,777 high price
- Mcallen, TX
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- convertible 78,643 black automatic
2006 bmw 6-series review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New engine brings more power. introductionthe 2006 bmw 6 series delivers stellar performance, brilliant handling and that arrow-like stability that defines bmw. Thanks to a new engine, the 645ci coupe and 645ci convertible have become the 650i, respectively. The new 4. 8-liter v8 is slightly larger than its predecessor with 10 percent more horsepower and torque. (apparently 648i didn't have quite the ring as 650i.) other changes for 2006 include new wheel designs, new exterior colors and some interesting, if minor, tweaks inside. Active steering, a high-tech bmw system appreciated by some driving enthusiasts and hated by others, is now a stand-alone option and no longer required as part of the popular sport package. the coupe and convertible are essentially hard- and soft-top versions of the same car. Bristling with the latest technology, they are not simply two-door versions of bmw 5 series sedans. The 6 series is a modern interpretation of the classic gt, or gran turismo. while both the coupe and convertible have a back seat that can fit small people in a pinch, they are really intended to move two people and their belongings in high comfort and style, safely, at truly impressive velocity. It's a nice ownership perk, because the 650i coupe and 650i convertible each qualify as an ultimate driving machine, and the chance to try them on a track will be well-appreciated. Yet either can be driven all day in the most mundane driving situations in perfect comfort. These cars might just represent a well-respected automotive marque at its very best circa 2006. lineupthe bmw 650i coupe 71,800) and 650i convertible 78,800) are nearly identical in temperament and equipment. A slight change in nomenclature for 2006 (both were previously called the 645ci) reflects an increase in engine size. the v8 has grown from 4. 4 to 4. 8 liters, with an increase of 35 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque, peaking at 360 in both cases. This engine is packed with the latest in materials and control technology. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but either a six-speed automatic with the steptronic manual shift feature or a six-speed sequential manual gearbox (no clutch pedal) is available as a no-cost option. both the coupe and convertible come standard with a long list of luxury features, including leather upholstery, a choice of interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control with air cleaner, a high-power, eight-speaker stereo, xenon adaptive headlamps, moonroof, and bmw's park distance control front and rear park-assist system. there are three major option groups. The premium sound package 1,800) includes logic7 audio with 13 speakers and a six-disc cd changer. The cold weather package 750) includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a ski bag pass-through from the trunk. The sport package 1,800) adds sport seats and 19-inch wheels with high performance run-flat tires, but no longer includes bmw's active steering system. standalone options include the active steering 1,250), radar-managed active cruise control 2,200), satellite radio hardware, 595) and heated front seats 500). the 6 series comes with the full range of active and passive safety equipment, starting with front and side-impact airbags. The 650i coupe is also equipped with curtain-style head protection airbags, while the 650i convertible has automatic rollover protection that deploys high strength roll hoops behind the seats. Accident avoidance features include electronic stability control, abs with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution. Bmw assist telematics, with automatic collision notification, an sos button and roadside assistance, are standard, including a one-year subscription. There's also a really cool first-aid kit in every 6 series. walkaroundthe bmw 650i coupe and 650i convertible have a new, attractive dual-spoke wheel design for 2006, and new red or blue metallic paint options. Yet 6 series styling remains essentially as it's been since the car was launched in 2004, and it's an interesting bit of design. a twin-kidney grille, quad headlamps and other classic cues readily identify the 6 series cars as bmws. The 6 series shares some key elements with bmw's 5 series sedan, but the 6 was designed from the ground up as a coupe rather than a sedan with two doors welded shut. this is a classic bmw coupe: the front and rear overhangs (the distance from the wheels to the bumper) are short. The windshield is set back from the hood. The 6 series cars are shorter than the 5 series sedans, but they benefit from a relatively long wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear wheels). The grilles take front and center stage with no bumper ledge in front of them. When viewed from overhead, the front corners look rounded, giving the 6 series a shark nose. in profile, the lines are sculpted but clean. Side marker lights at the trailing edge of the front wheel wells give the impression of attention to detail. The tail lamps and badge label it as a bmw, but the back end looks different from past bmws. The tail lamps wrap around to the sides, so there's no precise point where the rear of the car ends and the side begins. As with the new 7 series sedans, critics don't like the way the rear deck looks somewhat disconnected from the rear fenders. Bmw points out that the high deck improves rear grip at high speeds and allows for a big trunk. In any case, this is a tidy, attractive car that looks sporty. It's best in silver and other lighter colors; the design details tend to blend together on darker cars. there are also some interesting design features that aren't apparent to the eye, starting with extensive use of weight-saving materials. From the windshield forward, the 6 series' load bearing structure is made of aluminum, just like a commercial airliner's. Its doors and hood are also aluminum; the front fenders and trunk lid are composite materials. The underbody is shrouded in more high-tech plastic, much like the fairing on a crotch rocket-style motorcycle, to improve aerodynamic efficiency. when the top is up, the roofline of the convertible is nearly identical to that of the coupe. The soft top looks great, featuring a fastback roofline with fins on the trailing edges that frame the rear glass. The rear glass can be raised or lowered like a side window by pressing a button. Replacing a metal roof with a convertible top tends to reduce structural rigidity, so bmw has reinforced the b-pillars and the lower sides of the frame, and built the windshield with an extra-high strength frame. This not only improves rigidity, but adds an extra element of safety in the unlikely event of a rollover. the 6 series comes standard with adaptive headlamps that aim toward the inside of a corner as the steering wheel is turned. This helps throw light around a bend, reducing shadows and improving visibility for the driver. Sometimes just that extra moment of warning can make for a safer and more enjoyable drive. The 6 series also features bmw's adaptive led brake lights, which illuminate for intensely in a panic stop. Both the coupe and convertible inspire a feeling of control, even a feeling of success, before the car ever leaves the driveway. Driver and passenger feel safely ensconced in this car, partly because of its high waistline. interior materials and finish are generally up to standards expected in this price range. For 2006, the contrasting color (the one that's the same in all 650is, regardless of which color is selected for the seats and carpeting), has been changed from a deep gray to almost pure black. The default trim is a metallic material bmw calls ruthenium, a hard white metal, and we like the way it looks on the doors and dash. Those who prefer a more traditional look can choose either light or dark stained birch wood at no charge. for 2006, the 6 series gets something that bmw has been rolling out across its model line: a start button. Rather than a conventional key, the 6 now has an electronic cartridge, shaped something like a key fob remote. The cartridge slides into a slot on the dash, and the driver presses a button to the right of the steering column to start or stop the engine. the gauge cluster features a large tachometer and speedometer framing an lcd box that displays a wide range of information. The package is crisp and legi. Climate Control✔ Tachometer✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Sound Package✔ Sport Package✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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