Convice me to keep my E64 630i and not get a Nissan 370z!
Convice me to keep my E64 630i and not get a Nissan 370z!
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carbon83

Original Poster:

45 posts

123 months

Sunday 5th April 2020
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Hello all!

So I've had a E64 630i for a while now and whilst i do enjoy it and love the N53 engine, love the looks, I feel the itch to get a 370Z again (I had one a couple of years ago and it was great but was a expensive thing to run!).

Anyway my situation has changed and I could get another 370Z comfortably this time but not sure if I should keep my E64 630i instead?

If you were in my position, what would you choose? Appreciate that they are 2 totally different cars. For me, 2 seats is fine..
Thoughts welcome please!

RicoOS

70 posts

89 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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Thought about a Z4 coupe? smile

d_a_n1979

13,870 posts

102 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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carbon83 said:
Hello all!

So I've had a E64 630i for a while now and whilst i do enjoy it and love the N53 engine, love the looks, I feel the itch to get a 370Z again (I had one a couple of years ago and it was great but was a expensive thing to run!).

Anyway my situation has changed and I could get another 370Z comfortably this time but not sure if I should keep my E64 630i instead?

If you were in my position, what would you choose? Appreciate that they are 2 totally different cars. For me, 2 seats is fine..
Thoughts welcome please!
IMO ones a GT (the 630i is such a capable mile muncher and would suit crossing the continent perfectly), plus, as you said, the engine is brilliant and it’s a lovely place to be too.

The Z is also a superb car (I’ve always loved them, but a bit to snug for someone my size); for me, more of a weekend toy, B road hoonigan, but still a very capable car etc...

Really, getting to the bottom of it is it, depends what you really want out of your car.

I’ve pals that have gone through the Z’s and use their 370Z to go all over the country and into Europe etc, same with the E6x & say they’re a very capable car, but long distance comfort isn’t their best trait

cerb4.5lee

44,973 posts

210 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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I have a 370Z GT Roadster as an occasional/weekend car and I absolutely love it so they get a big thumbs up from me. smile

It rides and drives well and the engine feels nice and gutsy, but the engine isn't quite as smooth(especially right at the top of the revs) as some of the Bmw's I've had(E90 330i/Z4M Roadster for example).

sociopath

3,433 posts

96 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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I'll get hate for this no doubt, but I would never understand anyone picking a bmw saloon over all those other interesting cars that are available.

d_a_n1979

13,870 posts

102 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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sociopath said:
I'll get hate for this no doubt, but I would never understand anyone picking a bmw saloon over all those other interesting cars that are available.
Eh?! Who's mentioned a BMW saloon?

bmwmike

8,766 posts

138 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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d_a_n1979 said:
sociopath said:
I'll get hate for this no doubt, but I would never understand anyone picking a bmw saloon over all those other interesting cars that are available.
Eh?! Who's mentioned a BMW saloon?
My thoughts exactly lol. I even went back and checked. Nothing wrong with a petrol six pot rwd saloon anyway.


naturalaspiration

639 posts

113 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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Is it just me who thinks the Nissan's interior looks beyond cheap?

cerb4.5lee

44,973 posts

210 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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naturalaspiration said:
Is it just me who thinks the Nissan's interior looks beyond cheap?
No and I think that most see it that way in fairness. I'm not overly keen on mine either(it does feel well screwed together believe it or not though), and it feels less cheap and less bland than my 200SX interior was.

d_a_n1979

13,870 posts

102 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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naturalaspiration said:
Is it just me who thinks the Nissan's interior looks beyond cheap?
Nope, not just you...

My pals got a GTR35, it’s like a Mondeo inside laugh He knows that too, but still a stonking car

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

228 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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OP you’ll not be buying a car for some time - no one will.

Given that and furloughed or no job I’d say probably not the smartest of moves right now to be spending bucks rather holding cash is the smart move.

bmwmike

8,766 posts

138 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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Welshbeef said:
OP you’ll not be buying a car for some time - no one will.

Given that and furloughed or no job I’d say probably not the smartest of moves right now to be spending bucks rather holding cash is the smart move.
Keep the powder dry... there be bargains on the horizon.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

228 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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bmwmike said:
Keep the powder dry... there be bargains on the horizon.
True.
But job security is far more important than a quick buy/steal of a car purchase.

Mr Tidy

31,665 posts

157 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Well it really depends what you want.

If you like a cruiser keep the 630i (or save some weight and get a 330Ci).

Although if you fancy something more exciting a 370Z might be an option, but I'd try a Z4M as well!

d_a_n1979

13,870 posts

102 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Welshbeef said:
OP you’ll not be buying a car for some time - no one will.

Given that and furloughed or no job I’d say probably not the smartest of moves right now to be spending bucks rather holding cash is the smart move.
Fully agree with this

Although there are still plenty of knobbers currently trying to sell their cars on eBay/FB and clearly don't give 2 sts about the current lockdown or rule re unnecessary travel rolleyes

sociopath

3,433 posts

96 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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d_a_n1979 said:
sociopath said:
I'll get hate for this no doubt, but I would never understand anyone picking a bmw saloon over all those other interesting cars that are available.
Eh?! Who's mentioned a BMW saloon?
I suppose that shows how interested in BMWs I am.

d_a_n1979

13,870 posts

102 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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sociopath said:
I suppose that shows how interested in BMWs I am.
So why the feckers are you on the BMW section and commenting?! laughrolleyeswink

carbon83

Original Poster:

45 posts

123 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Thank you all for your great input! I have decided to keep the 6 series until the virus situation improves!

Thanks all!

bmwmike

8,766 posts

138 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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d_a_n1979 said:
sociopath said:
I suppose that shows how interested in BMWs I am.
So why the feckers are you on the BMW section and commenting?! laughrolleyeswink
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