650 or M6?

[DanL]

Before anyone suggests it - I know, go test drive both!

However, thought I'd check my logic... Current shape 650's are around 10k cheaper than the current shape M6's, and should also have (significantly?) lower running costs. To my mind (having not driven an M6) they're 80-90% of the performance and looks for 70% of the price, give or take.

So, is the M6 really worth the extra running costs (fuel, consumables, servicing, insurance) when compared with a 650?

[cerb4.5lee]

DanL said:

So, is the M6 really worth the extra running costs (fuel, consumables, servicing, insurance) when compared with a 650?

For how often you will be able to stretch the M6's legs I would argue it's not really worth the extra running costs.

If it's going to be used on a track regularly then the M6 could be the better choice though.

[MWM3]

M Cars aren't just about speed, there about so much more.

Personally I think you will regret not going for the M Car. If you afford the intial extra outlay and slightly higher running costs (I don't think It'll be too much difference in reality) then I would always go for the M Car.

[E65Ross]

It comes down to finances. I like the M6 a lot, it's a really, really good GT car, although the noise from within the cabin is a bit of a disappointment

[Ninja59]

I am not sure about the differences between the EU 650 and the US 650, but far too many problems on 6post with the US guys moaning about the 650's oil/coolant issues and turbo pipework being weak. Despite most of the underlying ideas being related to the M6 the S engine seems more robust than the N version.

[E65Ross]

Ninja59 said:

I am not sure about the differences between the EU 650 and the US 650, but far too many problems on 6post with the US guys moaning about the 650's oil/coolant issues and turbo pipework being weak. Despite most of the underlying ideas being related to the M6 the S engine seems more robust than the N version.

The above M6 did have to go in to have some coolant pipes replaced due to a leak.... I believe it's a common problem. Can't recall the mileage/age at the time, if I were to guess it was approx 3 years and 15-20k miles.