Test driven an M6
10-29-2007, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='487341' date='Oct 29 2007, 01:45 PM
I just had exchanged my 650i Cabrio with an M6 for a test drive. Oh, man. How do I find the words to describe it?
10-29-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='487341' date='Oct 29 2007, 01:45 PM
I just had exchanged my 650i Cabrio with an M6 for a test drive. Oh, man. How do I find the words to describe it?
Your 650i cabrio is slow due to its high weight (+210 Kg compared to the coup?) .
What transmission do you have ? Steptronic or manual/SMG ?
And why the cabrio ? Is it so warm in Romania ? I don't think so.. Wrong choice imho .
10-29-2007, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='487449' date='Oct 29 2007, 01:26 PM
And why the cabrio ? Is it so warm in Romania ? I don't think so.. Wrong choice imho .
A) You don't know him
the 650i cabrio is a sweet car, regardless of where you liveC) What does telling him that he made a bad choice in buying a convertible have to to do with his original post? He was only test driving the M6 for fun.
Maybe he likes the convertible, regardless of what climate he lives in. I just think your last comment seems a bit unnecessary, but maybe I'm reading it wrong...
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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='487341' date='Oct 29 2007, 08:45 AM
How do I find the words to describe it?
10-31-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='487519' date='Oct 29 2007, 09:44 PM
A) You don't know him
Yes, you are right . But I prefer performance to weight
10-31-2007, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='487449' date='Oct 29 2007, 07:26 PM
Your 650i cabrio is slow due to its high weight (+210 Kg compared to the coup?) .
What transmission do you have ? Steptronic or manual/SMG ?
And why the cabrio ? Is it so warm in Romania ? I don't think so.. Wrong choice imho .
What transmission do you have ? Steptronic or manual/SMG ?
And why the cabrio ? Is it so warm in Romania ? I don't think so.. Wrong choice imho .
And if you say it's wrong choice, I can understand this, even if you don't know me.
However, you are making very odd comments about climate in Romania which is public record, and if you don't care about it, at least you may be considerate enough not to make inapropriate comments.
1. It may not be here as warm as in Italy, but I can use a cabrio from April to September with the top down.
2. While we have a lot of cold weather, summer is very hot.
3. Even if some may think weather here is not good for a soft top, why judge me in public? I don't get it.
4. Our climate is way more warmer in summer than in Germany for example. Does this means they are not buying cabrios? Let's not even talk about guys in Sweeden.
5. I cannot understand your comment in this topic context. Please enlight me.
10-31-2007, 03:15 PM
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11-11-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='488426' date='Oct 31 2007, 06:15 PM
Thanks a lot.
I'd say lightning fast. I was very pleased with the SMG in both modes S and D and also driving very spirited or very calmly in slow going traffic. Amazing. I cannot wait for the M3 with the ZSG.
I'd say lightning fast. I was very pleased with the SMG in both modes S and D and also driving very spirited or very calmly in slow going traffic. Amazing. I cannot wait for the M3 with the ZSG.
lucky you.. kids like me dont get to test drive these monsters here in the US. not unless you have a relationship with a local dealer.. which means you know somebody that knows somebody... I gues the good ole saying " it aint what you know is who you know" still stands till this day. well wish you luck in possibly upgrading sometime.
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Originally Posted by trboda6' post='492920' date='Nov 11 2007, 10:29 PM
lucky you.. kids like me dont get to test drive these monsters here in the US. not unless you have a relationship with a local dealer.. which means you know somebody that knows somebody... I gues the good ole saying " it aint what you know is who you know" still stands till this day. well wish you luck in possibly upgrading sometime.
Here they don't even lend cars to the owners when their cars are in service. Testdriving an M (in particular) is by far a great achivement. About Alex's comments welll they speak for themselfs.
Word of advice. Ignore him.PS: I'm glad you took the test drive. I remember also when i drove the M5. It was..................$*#@&@*$ awesome.