630i convertible M sport.......circa 2006 / 2008

[97BlackC5]

Hi, I've been looking at the above recently & noticed that it appears quite a few of these cars are 'M sport' versions. I was wondering what the difference is between a M sport version vs just a 630i? Note I am not talking about the M6 just the M sport.

[97BlackC5]

Ok so I have been reading the thread ........If I were to pull the trigger what model do I go for? I want a convertible, I always thought the newer the better so for my £12k budget that would mean a 07 or possible a 08 630i. But it seems the majority are saying go for the 645 or the 650? Both it appears only run from 04 - 05 !!! Is there much difference between the 645 & the 650? if so in what way ie spec performance etc? Are there any major issues I should be looking out for? Do I go for the lowest milage car I can find in my budget or does milage not really matter on a V8? Or is it best to look for overall condition & a full service history? Help me out here guys I am new to this whole BMW numbers game........

[97BlackC5]

Not much love for the 630 here then chaps, with the majority going 645 or (it seems) even better the 650! So if 650 or 645 is the way forward what options are a must have on these cars? Suggestions please.....

[97BlackC5]

Went to see a 650 at the w/e externally body work in very good condition with the exception of the bonnet which seemed to have an abnormal amount of small stone chips that had been touched up with a stightly darker shade of the paint colour. Interestingly the front grill & lights area had no where near as many stone chips.......One of the headlaps had quite bad condensation (which the dealer put down to a powerful jet wash)! Either way a new headlamp is an expensive item. The interior was the cream colour & it seemed a tad grubby. Now I am a fussy bu66er & they said it would have a full vallet before handing over to a new owner, along with a full ticket with any advisories taken care of (independantly).

Bearing in mind this car ticked (pretty much) all my boxes am I being a bit picky after all its a 2005 car with just over 100k miles.......but on the other hand its the first one I've seen. I would also need to get the bonnet resprayed......should I be walking away?

[97BlackC5]

mattman said:

not a burgundy 55 plate was it? if so I think that is an individual colour and fairly rare.

Edited by mattman on Monday 5th January 15:32

It was actually, does anyone know the car? Must admit I quite like the spec although I appreciate its not to everyones taste & re-sale maybe interesting.

Does anyone know how may convertibles 650 & 645 were made in that colour (barbera red)? I guess if thats the colour I like & they are few & far between I might have to just 'live' with the stone chips until I can get the bonnet repainted & make sure they fix the light & do a proper clean on the interior!!!!