BMW 6 SERIES Convertible 2004‑2010

I have the 635d convertible, my wife has a 635d coupe. Both are fabulous cars. I find the power, handling, braking....everything is first class. Fuel consumption is nothing like that quoted by BMW but is still good for such a sturdy and fast vehicle, we get mid to late 30's driving progressively on A class country roads. Space in the back for passengers is really a token gesture. The boot provides ample storage. We traded in an E60 M5 and so far I have no regrets. I would highly recommend this car to anyone. Fun, fast, economical, good looking and practical (for two).

Had the car for 6months now and the car has proved to be exceptionally reliable, has a fantastic on road presence with an excellent soundtrack.

Great with hood down although the children did find it a bit cold in the back ! Heated seats a must. Car handles very well and the 6 speed auto is very smooth and responsive depending on your driving style, put it into sport and it is very quick indeed for such a large car.

Averaging 27 mpg on my daily 22 mile round trip commute including crawling in traffic. Can get in excess of 30+ mpg on a longer run, fantastic motorway cruiser too. The most comfortable car I have ever had, electric memory seats are exceptionally comfortable. The boot is huge for a convertible, you can pack for a family of 4 for a weekend away, the clever roof stowage can be retracted to create even more space.

£250 a year road tax ! Excellent insurance costs ! Very reasonable service costs.

I wouldn't drive a long distance with my kids in the back as space is restricted, I am only 5 ft 11 too, so as long as you have a second car or are doing shorter journeys then not a problem.

I absolutely love the car, it does give you a great sense of well being when the sun is out and the roof is down. Very well insulated with hood up. My wife accused me of having a mid life crisis but she now fully appreciates it. If you are seriously considering one, get one, you won't regret it. Go for the 6 speed auto with lower emissions too, better MPG and road tax ! Get one. Excellent car !!

Have had the car for 6 months now and it has lived up to all expectations.

This is the 272 bhp model with 6 speed auto which is particularly smooth depending on how you wish to drive it, the sport mode is very quick !

Considering that I use the car every day it is by far the most comfortable car that I have owned and I've had Audis, 5 series and an E Class . I average 27 mpg including stop/start traffic on the way to work and will get in excess of 30 mpg on a longer journey. BMW state that the average mpg will be 34.9 but I have never achieved this.

Fantastic feeling to have the hood down in warmer weather and my two children who are 7 and 10 can fit in the rear seats although about an hours drive is enough for them as there isn't much leg room and I am only 5 ft 11 . If your children are in the back with the roof down, ensure that they're wrapped up, you're cossetted in the front but it is breezy in the back !

Loads of extras as standard, heated seats are a must !

The car has performed exceptionally and I have had no problems to date. 12 months road tax £250 , fully comp under £400 !!!

Very comfortable on winding roads as well as on the motorway.

I really deliberated before buying this car but quite honestly I absolutely love it, if you have young kids and you want to put a smile on your face without the excessive costs involved with supercar ownership then buy one, you won't be disappointed.

The 645 CI convertible is truly an amazing car for the money; good examples at £11500. I bought my first one few months ago and absolutely love it. The ride comfort and looks are as elegant as an Aston martin, although I feel my BMW 6 series drives a lot smoother and is an outstanding long distance cruiser. It is also a head turner and anywhere you turn up they know you mean business. The other good point is, the bold angular lines and the shark faced nose, attracts a lot of attention with the ladies too. It also produces an absolutely lovely V8 rumble which turns into a ROAR with the touch of the sport button. The best bit of all is everyone thinks your driving a 70 grand beast. Lovely...Get one HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

I have owned this BMW 650i sport convertible for about 6 months now and what a car.I previously had a BMW 645ci and the difference is amazing.the performance is almost equal but the 650 is alot more crisper and youthful than the 645.overall the interior is the same although the sport version looks and feels a lt better and newer.

The performance is awesome and the fuel consumption isn't too bad if driven sensibly.the boot space is really good,whether the hood is up or own and the back seats are ample.the shape is stunning.

Servicing costs are actually decent .it's been a reliable apart from a couple of common faults put down to mostly wear and tear.I've always had the 7 series but definitely it will be the 6 series as I find the new 7s rather boring and un involving.the 650 is just right.

Hopefully in a year or so I will be looking to upgrade to the new shape which to me is the best car in the world .

Great overall car. Not a supercar, but sounds and drives like one. Practical with loads of boot space. Real back seats capable of handling real grown ups and not only kids.

Power is great although putting your foot down might make a bit of a harsh move and a bit of a whiplash for the passenger.

Great tourer with loads of torque and quite a few toys standard.

Only issues are the consumption and the gear box which sometimes can act funny. This is a common issue with the ZF box that equips Jaguags, Bentleys and BMW. for more info on potential problems check http://thelurch.com/lurching_zf_transmission.htm

For a comparatively large car not much luggage space. A very good touring car with reasonable performance and economy.

Positives:

Overall fantastic looking/driving car. Top down driving is superb - hood mechanism good. Wind noise OK with hood up. Stability and performance excellent. Fuel economy is OK at about 25mpg on average. Reliability excellent - as you'd expect - and service costs reasonable - less if you don't need BMW FSH. Perfect car for summer driving with your partner - plus copes with having the kids in the back once in a while.

Negatives:

Leave it at home in snow/ice - rear wheel drive and ultra wide tyres are hopeless.

The rear seat space is only really suitable for kids or small adults -if the driver is tall then it's non-existant on driver side.

Runflats all round are expensive - expect to pay £300 each.

the 6 series was everything to dream for, great looks, superb drive and very cool with the roof down even on a winters day, and can fit loads in the boot, including golf clubs and trolley. Down side, £427 per year to run in the same pot holes as everyone else and the fuel consumpsion around town was on par with an aston (9mpg if lucky).

Have now changed it for a 57 plate 535 M Sport diesel with is even better and gets aound 45 on a motorway, do miss have the roof down though. if you have the money and arn,t worried about fuel, buy a 6 series and live, you won,t regrete it.

I have been driving it since 3 years it cost me around 2k to service and repair I think if you can afford it go for it.

Petrol wise it does about 17.5 mpg in trafic which is excellent for such a fast and powerful car I still love the car after 3 years definetly recomend it.