NewNiceMrMe Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Is it still 'new'? I think it is. This one looked rather nice (not keen on the black wheels though). Edited May 15, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 White, black wheels and gold calipers! This lunchtime, when walking about we stumbled acorss a white M3 (V8 version) with black wheels. The 2 lads I was with loved it, but I wasn't too enamered with it in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I hadn't spotted that. That means it has the optional carbon ceramic brakes. The calipers come in gold with that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I hadn't spotted that. That means it has the optional carbon ceramic brakes. The calipers come in gold with that option. That is so Ian C, how would anyone know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The only reason I know it is because when I was last in the dealers they had a black one outside with them on - and I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Ah, and you wrote it down in that metaphorical black book of information on things. Next you'd be saying you now wher Milo or David C lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Some serious options on that car then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Ahem, I knew about the gold calipers too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 These things look absolutely stunning in the flesh. Definitely the prettiest BMW at the mo IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I like the front and side profile but find them a bit 'meh' from the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Sorry MrMe - I know you loved yours, but I could never get on with the previous 6 shape, thought it was never right and hoped one day it would grow on me but it didn't and found it a sacrilege compared to the original 6 which was a fantastic coupe in its day. The new 6 however for me is spot on from any angle, huge presence and a stunning car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I'm exactly the same school of thought as you Torino. Didn't like the previous shape (that boot!) but live the current model - so I bought one! I know what you mean about the rear MrMe - the lower half is a bit boring. Someone has done something about it though. I'm toying with the idea of getting it done: http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=158834 I would only do the back end (oo-er!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 That is better. Although I'd remove the M badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 No M badges or any other badges on mine at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) The rear valance looks much better. I still think the car is a bit too bland for the segment it occupies and the price. I think the front could have been a bit more edgey and they should have widened the arches a little. I'm going to be looking at what the sales figures of it are when they're out in July. In 2013, after it's first year, BMW reported sales up from 10,000 units (old model) to 14,000 units (new model). They said it with a fanfare that wasn't greeted with as much enthusiasm by the press because they very obviously pointed out the old model had been around 7 years and 4,000 extra units for a car that had been seeing its sales figures drop in the last 2 years of production wasn't epic. In fact the 2011 figures for the out-going car were 12,500 - so only 1,500 behind the brand new car. It is a lovely car all-in though and Boosters model is exactly the right engine choice in my opinion. We're still unimpressed with the mpg we get out of the same unit in the X6, but it is such a silky and powerful unit you soon forget that BMW have lied through their teeth about what you might get from it economy wise. Edited May 16, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 That rear end mod is fantastic. Not so keen on the front - aggressive yes, but possibly best left alone in order to not look too barry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 The previous 6 grew on me - helped by seeing plenty of NNMM's on the odd trip north. Although Clarkson had it spot on about the soft top roof - "It looks like a tramp's hat!" The new model is better looking, more rounded perhaps, but with that (as NNMM says) a tad bland. Also tend to agree the rear is a little bit fussy, but that's nit-picking. The standard 6 is a very sophisticated GT, different to an XK or CL inside but no less luxurious, and I think about right for the price point (given the deals you can find). The M6 enters into altogether different category. You're probably over £100k with a bit of spec., easily into 911, R8 and lightly used Bentley GT territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 The M6 enters into altogether different category. You're probably over £100k with a bit of spec., easily into 911, R8 and lightly used Bentley GT territory. That sums it up for me. As technically superb as the M6 is, and the monster performance it offers, I'd take a new 991 with a very good spec or a used Bentley every day of the week. The R8 wouldn't be a contender for me. The M6 is probably a better all rounder and the R8 looks a bit squat. As impressed as I was when I drove one, it still felt like it was inferior to the 911. The GT is just such a special car though. Or rather, an event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 You know you will end up in flash vw Check your local classifieds next week, I wonder how much a 2 year old thing of joy sells for in a place that doesn't do 2nd hand. Do they drive on the best side of the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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