Why is the 6 series so cheap and why haven't I got one yet..
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Just a bit of musing here, and could do with either a slap or a push in the right direction.
I currently have an old 520i, which does the job nicely but really doesn't do much for excitement. Compared to my previous e34 or e46 it feels like a narwhale that's been smoking too much weed.
This has been fine until yesterday when I was given a drive in the alps by a chap in a 330i and I decided I really need something fast in my life again.
Starting at 6000 pounds you can buy a 645i which frankly looks brand new (to these eyes at least) and has a stonking v8 in it.
Go on, what's the catch? Do they spontaneously combust?
I'm quite tempted to go buy one at the cheaper end of the spectrum next week, so a bit of rational (by PH standards, not mumsnet) advice would be welcome.
By the way, I'm a bit of a BMW fanboy but I'm quite happy to consider anything else as long as it looks good, has an engine that's unnecessarily large and isn't too painful to drive after a rugby game.
I currently have an old 520i, which does the job nicely but really doesn't do much for excitement. Compared to my previous e34 or e46 it feels like a narwhale that's been smoking too much weed.
This has been fine until yesterday when I was given a drive in the alps by a chap in a 330i and I decided I really need something fast in my life again.
Starting at 6000 pounds you can buy a 645i which frankly looks brand new (to these eyes at least) and has a stonking v8 in it.
Go on, what's the catch? Do they spontaneously combust?
I'm quite tempted to go buy one at the cheaper end of the spectrum next week, so a bit of rational (by PH standards, not mumsnet) advice would be welcome.
By the way, I'm a bit of a BMW fanboy but I'm quite happy to consider anything else as long as it looks good, has an engine that's unnecessarily large and isn't too painful to drive after a rugby game.
Parts are a bit pricey, although they don't have the M-tax, so not so bad!
I think the problem is the styling and contemporary reviews - there were other cars at the same time (S-type R for example) which were better to drive, but also a lot easier on the eye to most folks.
For that kind of cash I'd be looking at a CLS500 as well.
I think the problem is the styling and contemporary reviews - there were other cars at the same time (S-type R for example) which were better to drive, but also a lot easier on the eye to most folks.
For that kind of cash I'd be looking at a CLS500 as well.
People are scared of older big engined cars, hence the prices, thankfully.
The naysayers will tell you it'll blow up before you get it back home and that it costs eleventy squillion pounds to replace the interior light bulb.
You are scared too, that's why you haven't got one.
645's are great engines, do your due diligence and go get one
The naysayers will tell you it'll blow up before you get it back home and that it costs eleventy squillion pounds to replace the interior light bulb.
You are scared too, that's why you haven't got one.
645's are great engines, do your due diligence and go get one
VolvoT5 said:
A lot of car for the money but £500 tax, 18 mpg... dread to think what parts and labour would cost. My guess is anyone that could afford to run one would buy something newer?
I run a 350Z and it does 18 MPG and has £500 VED, thing it, and don't tell those spending £400 a month to lease something that does 40 mpg and has £100 VED, it isn't depreciating at a noticeable rate.A few at work express their amazement at 18 MPG and £500 tax but other than that, I pay £250 insurance and £40 for an MOT, maybe £200 on consumables as I do the servicing myself, so the whole thing costs me, including the difference in fuel costs, maybe £100 a month.
So, very similar for the BMW as well, but I will let the drivers of Merc C200 CDI's enjoy their 45 mpg, plus £350 a month of couse, cheap motoring that...
I get high 20s mpg from a 545 without trying. It's a nice engine and gearbox - likes to rev and very responsive.
One of the main problems is that a lot of the gaskets seem prone to failure leading to major oil leaks. If all the gaskets that are reported to fail do so in your ownership I think you could easily be looking at spending £2k to fix.
One of the main problems is that a lot of the gaskets seem prone to failure leading to major oil leaks. If all the gaskets that are reported to fail do so in your ownership I think you could easily be looking at spending £2k to fix.
cheddar said:
People are scared of older big engined cars, hence the prices, thankfully.
The naysayers will tell you it'll blow up before you get it back home and that it costs eleventy squillion pounds to replace the interior light bulb.
You are scared too, that's why you haven't got one.
645's are great engines, do your due diligence and go get one
Aha, I'll bite The naysayers will tell you it'll blow up before you get it back home and that it costs eleventy squillion pounds to replace the interior light bulb.
You are scared too, that's why you haven't got one.
645's are great engines, do your due diligence and go get one
I've only recently started my career. Before I wouldn't have considered spending more than 1500 on a car, because I was travelling. Indeed I had the e34 whilst living abroad.
That's why I'm looking at the 6 now. It wasn't really an option before.
Spending umpteen thousands on a new one doesn't appeal to me either, but knowing what things to look out for (spec wise?) etc would be good!
At the risk of being flamed for being a diesel lover, my last car was a 635d and it was really excellent - well made, cost next to nothing to run and depreciation was sensible. Even the looks started to grow on me. Two snags - they are still £10K+ and the run-flat tyres are expensive and give a horrid ride, but you can switch to non-run-flats if you want.
runnerbean 14 said:
At the risk of being flamed for being a diesel lover, my last car was a 635d and it was really excellent - well made, cost next to nothing to run and depreciation was sensible. Even the looks started to grow on me. Two snags - they are still £10K+ and the run-flat tyres are expensive and give a horrid ride, but you can switch to non-run-flats if you want.
Yeah, run flats don't appeal.Diesel isn't really necessary in my case, I don't drive much.
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