- convertible 25,634
- 44,990 overpriced
- Milford, DE
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- autoshopper.com
2012 bmw 6 series review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Longer and wider than last year's versions, the 2012 bmw 650i coupe and convertible are sleeker than before. The 2012 bmw 6 series models boast fresh styling, serving to announce a powerful new twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter v8 engine. smaller, lighter and more powerful than last year's engine, the v8 in the 2012 bmw 650i models produces 400 horsepower. A powerful engine is needed to deliver the expected acceleration performance, and, in fact, it does just that. Whether in the coupe or convertible, we found power delivery immediate and enthusiastic, without turbo lag. bmw says its 2012 650i convertible can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4. 9 seconds whether equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission or 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters. That's very quick indeed, and the coupe should be at least as quick. Though topping 4,200 pounds, the bmw 650i boasts features to minimize weight, including lightweight seats with integral seatbelts and crash-activated anti-whiplash head restraints, lightweight aluminum doors, hood and front spring mounts, reinforced composite front side panels and trunk lid. The 650i coupe weighs 4233 pounds, while the 650i convertible weighs a hefty 4531 pounds. a heavy car with a powerful v8 means big gas bills. The 2012 bmw 650i coupe and convertible earn an epa-estimated 15/23 mpg city/highway with the automatic, 15/22 mpg with the manual gearbox. we found the 2012 bmw 650i coupe and convertible enjoyable to drive. They cruise well at high speeds and are comfortable and competent. The convertible is heavier and feels more at home on the highway. the bmw 6 series competes most directly with the compelling jaguar xk and the less-expensive mercedes-benz e-class coupe. Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, led foglights, parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, a large tilt-only sunroof, an adaptive suspension, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, 16-way power front seats, driver and passenger memory functions, auto-dimming mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control and a rearview camera. The idrive system is also standard, as is bluetooth and a nine-speaker sound system with cd player, hd radio and an auxiliary input jack, a navigation system and voice controls. options include 20-inch alloy wheels with performance tires 1,300), active roll stabilization 2,000), integral active steering 1,750), ceramic controls 650), active cruise control 2,400), bmw apps 250) and night vision with pedestrian detection 2,600). The cold weather package 750) adds a heated steering wheel, heated front seats and a ski bag. The driver assistance package 3,900) adds automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot detection, side- and top-view cameras, parking assistant and full-color head-up display. The luxury seating package 1,500), adds front ventilated seats, active front seats. Convertibles and coupes are available with a premium sound package 1,800), while the coupe alone gets an optional, top-of-the-line bang & olufsen sound system 3,700). walkaroundthe bmw 6 series is one of the more elegant big cars bmw has penned. Much of the car's previous styling, attributed to former head of bmw design chris bangle, has been replaced with fluid lines. The raked windshield, so steep as to be slightly in the way climbing on board, communicates a willingness to rush through the air at great speed. The nose's twin kidney grilles are sleekly integrated into an almost round nose, while a gaping intake running across the nose portrays shark-like aggressiveness, validated by its powerful drivetrain. gone is the enormous, shelf-like rear-end. The new led taillight clusters are like two eyes-peeled squints across the bluff rear face. The handsomely stitched dashboard cover surrounds bmw instrumentation of traditionally businesslike placement and conciseness. The extra-large analog tachometer and speedometer keep the focus on the business at hand. The premium steering wheel is thick, leather-wrapped, and provides 12 fingertip adjustments for audio, phone and adaptive cruise control. as with other bmw interiors, all functions are angled ever-so-slightly toward the driver. Unlike earlier iterations, it is no longer a mindlessly complex obstacle to the driver. To the contrary, this system has at last become the driver's ally. Also available to the driver are controls regulating the car's ride motions and steering feel, the latter's adjustability made possible thanks to the 650i's advanced steer-by-wire electronic guidance. Blackberry and android smartphones are out of luck. the bang&olufsen sound system includes a speaker system designed exclusively for the unique shape and space of the 6 series coupe. We found the sound quality impressive, but it seemed like an expensive option to us. front seats provide a blend of comfort, snug fit and firm lateral support, crucial in sporty driving. Cooled and heated seats work quickly and effectively and provide welcome relief from extreme temperatures. On the latter model, lowering the soft top takes about 20 seconds, and raising it takes a tad longer. trunk space measures 16. 2 cubic feet in the coupe and a surprisingly roomy 12. 3 cubic feet in the convertible (10. 6 with the top down). Both versions have pass-through openings for long items. driving impressiona new rear-wheel drive architecture, heavily composed of aluminum, makes for a chassis that bmw says is 50-percent stiffer than the previous 6 series. The normal setting delivers a balance of alert steering feel and shock-absorber damping ideal for everyday driving. The sport setting immediately elevates and stiffens the steering feel and hardens the ride quality for heightened road feel in more vigorous driving. It also increases the 650i throttle mapping to provide more a more directly responsive gas pedal. sport-plus goes a step further, partially reducing the amount of automatic stability control and allowing aggressive cornering of the sort expected on a racetrack. And in a nod to performance as theater, in both sport and sport-plus modes, a tiny spritz of fuel is shot into the exhaust, which produces a race car-like boom with each paddle shift. in comfort mode, the 650i forsakes sharp bmw driving dynamics for a soft, floaty ride, numb road feel and elastic steering. While this might be fine for long-term leisurely cruising on the interstate, it seems strangely out of place coming from a car company so keen on performance. the 8-speed automatic transmission exhibits fast, almost imperceptible shifting, and delivers peak fuel efficiency. This heavy car's fuel is in the gas guzzler territory and may incur $1000 or so in federal tax. the 6 series brakes have their work cut out for them hauling this two and a quarter-ton beast to a stop. But bmw has provided massive 13. 77-in. Discs front and rear. In emergency stops, full brake pressure is applied automatically, and there is a provision. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Tachometer✔ Heated Seats✔ CD Player✔ Sound Package✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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