just off to test a 2012 M6 convertible this afternoon

[jimmydash]

Anything to look for? Any regular problems with these? This one's done 26k

[Schermerhorn]

E64 or F12 model?

[XMT]

Schermerhorn said:

E64 or F12 model?

assume its f12 if its 2012

[DanL]

Will be interested to read your thoughts. I tested an M6 coupe last weekend - seemed very competent, but it didn't sound like a V8 to my ears. Loud yes, good no...

[jimmydash]

For a car that was £104k new I was disappointed. Yes it was a bit better than my 640i but didn't make me feel as special as other things I've driven. Not for me.

[Welshbeef]

jimmydash said:

For a car that was £104k new I was disappointed. Yes it was a bit better than my 640i but didn't make me feel as special as other things I've driven. Not for me.

List price v actual price paid are 2 very different things.

A 640i v M6 is worlds apart.
M6 romps to 100mph in well under 8 seconds

640i is 172bhp/tonne
M6 is 307bhp/tonne

If you cannot detect the savage difference maybe it was in limp mode?

[jimmydash]

No problem spotting the improved acceleration, enjoyed adjusting all the inputs, just unimpressed with the whole package.

[DanL]

jimmydash said:

No problem spotting the improved acceleration, enjoyed adjusting all the inputs, just unimpressed with the whole package.

Echoes my thoughts on driving an M6 coupe last weekend, although I do keep thinking "maybe...". It's a nice, quick car that hides its speed very well, but I'm not sure it's worth the extra running costs and purchase price over a 650. Trying one of those tomorrow, so I should have my answer then!