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Picked this up yesterday from a friend of a friend.
They've owned it for the last 12 years and it has a full and fully stamped service history with the main dealer initially then with a local BMW specialist since then.
Couple of very minor wear and tear elements to sort out - not surprising for a 15 year old car - but overall well pleased. The steering wheel trim is worn so a new one is on order (seems to just be a pop off / pop on thing).
Ordered gloss black grilles for it. Might look at lowering it a little at some point.
Seems to be well enough spec'd. Not sure how much of these would have been standard, but it has fully electric seats, electric steering column adjustment, heated seats, Pro NAV, parking sensors front and rear. Most of those would have been options on a 5 series at the time, but dont know if that would be the case on a 6.
It will replace the 330i as our second car. And we have the 2019 M140i as our main car.
Weekend car is still the Z4 Coupe.
They've owned it for the last 12 years and it has a full and fully stamped service history with the main dealer initially then with a local BMW specialist since then.
Couple of very minor wear and tear elements to sort out - not surprising for a 15 year old car - but overall well pleased. The steering wheel trim is worn so a new one is on order (seems to just be a pop off / pop on thing).
Ordered gloss black grilles for it. Might look at lowering it a little at some point.
Seems to be well enough spec'd. Not sure how much of these would have been standard, but it has fully electric seats, electric steering column adjustment, heated seats, Pro NAV, parking sensors front and rear. Most of those would have been options on a 5 series at the time, but dont know if that would be the case on a 6.
It will replace the 330i as our second car. And we have the 2019 M140i as our main car.
Weekend car is still the Z4 Coupe.
Great car & what a superb fleet 
The 330i looks a decent car; so no doubts that'll sell easily enough when the time comes
Big fan of the 630i; it could be a possible next car if I ever sell the touring; fancied having one for a while and TBH with having 2 4 door cars (well; the Racing Jazz is a tin can; but a great load space for when its needed)... That's my reasoning anyways
Your E63 sounds like it's got a decent spec; how's the ride etc?
The 330i looks a decent car; so no doubts that'll sell easily enough when the time comes
Big fan of the 630i; it could be a possible next car if I ever sell the touring; fancied having one for a while and TBH with having 2 4 door cars (well; the Racing Jazz is a tin can; but a great load space for when its needed)... That's my reasoning anyways
Your E63 sounds like it's got a decent spec; how's the ride etc?
Nice 
We're seeing quite a few 630s on the forum of late.
We're seeing quite a few 630s on the forum of late.
Deep Thought said:
Seems to be well enough spec'd. Not sure how much of these would have been standard, but it has fully electric seats, electric steering column adjustment, heated seats, Pro NAV, parking sensors front and rear. Most of those would have been options on a 5 series at the time, but dont know if that would be the case on a 6.
Yes, the E63/4 was much better spec'd than the equivalent E60/1. So that means xenons, electric leather seats and climate control as standard. Pro nav (with the wider screen) was an option as was heated seats.d_a_n1979 said:
Great car & what a superb fleet
The 330i looks a decent car; so no doubts that'll sell easily enough when the time comes
Big fan of the 630i; it could be a possible next car if I ever sell the touring; fancied having one for a while and TBH with having 2 4 door cars (well; the Racing Jazz is a tin can; but a great load space for when its needed)... That's my reasoning anyways
Your E63 sounds like it's got a decent spec; how's the ride etc?
Thanks. Yes the 330i is a great car. Dont really need a four door second car though with having the M140i so thought i'd run with this 630i when it came up. Will be quite sad to see the 330i go as its been a great car. Looks the part and not much money involved. This was a bit more, but still not a ransom for what i was getting.The 330i looks a decent car; so no doubts that'll sell easily enough when the time comes
Big fan of the 630i; it could be a possible next car if I ever sell the touring; fancied having one for a while and TBH with having 2 4 door cars (well; the Racing Jazz is a tin can; but a great load space for when its needed)... That's my reasoning anyways
Your E63 sounds like it's got a decent spec; how's the ride etc?
All good with the car so far. Ride is in line with the other cars we have, with i guess the M140i being quite harsh but this is "reasonable" in comparison. Its on run flats at the minute so thats maybe one i'll ponder going forward as they will definitely make the ride less compliant.
g3org3y said:
Nice
We're seeing quite a few 630s on the forum of late.
Thanks. Interesting. Thought that might have been the case but wasnt sure.We're seeing quite a few 630s on the forum of late.
Deep Thought said:
Seems to be well enough spec'd. Not sure how much of these would have been standard, but it has fully electric seats, electric steering column adjustment, heated seats, Pro NAV, parking sensors front and rear. Most of those would have been options on a 5 series at the time, but dont know if that would be the case on a 6.
Yes, the E63/4 was much better spec'd than the equivalent E60/1. So that means xenons, electric leather seats and climate control as standard. Pro nav (with the wider screen) was an option as was heated seats.Roboticarm said:
Always liked the 6 series.
How do you decide what to drive though? 3 amazing cars. I'd spent hours on the driveway trying to chose which to drive today
Lol.How do you decide what to drive though? 3 amazing cars. I'd spent hours on the driveway trying to chose which to drive today
Yeah the M140i is the main car so if its at the door then its the one that gets taken. Its driven hard and (relatively, these days) frequently. Its well serviced and well maintained but its not cosetted.
The second car - so now this 630i - is my runabout if the M140i is away (should the Mrs have it at work or whatever), and for leaving at the airport (normally work in London 3 days a week and fly over), so thats what it'll be mainly used for.
Z4C is the weekend toy. Just something to take out in nice weather. I've had it a year now and its never been washed as it never gets dirty. Just sometimes a very light chamois down if its got a little dusty. Kept in a garage under the cover. Some would say it should be driven daily but i like the fact that when i just want to go out for a drive its always clean and ready to go.
Looks like a cracking addition to the fleet. The 6 has aged really well. I wasn’t sure at first primarily because of the bootlid which I thought was a bit awkward at the time but Father Time has been very kind to the car overall. Looks to be in good shape too.
Steering wheel will be a piece of cake to remove; disconnect the battery, pop the airbag off using a screwdriver through the holes / flaps in the side, unplug it and it’s a 16 or 17mm nut holding it in place. The springs that hold the airbag in place can be little buggers to engage.
Steering wheel will be a piece of cake to remove; disconnect the battery, pop the airbag off using a screwdriver through the holes / flaps in the side, unplug it and it’s a 16 or 17mm nut holding it in place. The springs that hold the airbag in place can be little buggers to engage.
Edited by Court_S on Friday 30th April 15:37
Court_S said:
Looks like a cracking addition to the fleet. The 6 has aged really well. I wasn’t sure at first primarily because of the bootlid which I thought was a bit awkward at the time but Father Time has been very kind to the car overall. Looks to be in good shape too.
Indeed yes. Pleased with it. It has a real presence about it. Surprises me how big it feels compared to say a 3 series coupe - which of course it should.Court_S said:
Steering wheel will be a piece of cake to remove; disconnect the battery, pop the airbag off using a screwdriver through the holes / flaps in the side, unplug it and it’s a 16 or 17mm nut holding it in place. The springs that hold the airbag in place can be little buggers to engage.
The trim itself looked like it was clip on? Was hoping it didnt require an airbag off type activity, but if thats what its going to take...I found a you tube clip that elaborates visually on what you were describing so all good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee-WUReX1tQ
Edited by Deep Thought on Friday 30th April 16:15
Deep Thought said:
The trim itself looked like it was clip on? Was hoping it didnt require an airbag off type activity, but if thats what its going to take...
I found a you tube clip that elaborates visually on what you were describing so all good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee-WUReX1tQ
The trim will be held on my a torx bolt either side. I’m a dab hand having swapped the ones on my other half’s cars so many times now. I found a you tube clip that elaborates visually on what you were describing so all good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee-WUReX1tQ
Edited by Deep Thought on Friday 30th April 16:15
Not brave enough to leave the battery attached like the boys at RSW did when they fitted my wheel (felt a bit silly getting them to do it when I saw how easy it was).
Court_S said:
Deep Thought said:
The trim itself looked like it was clip on? Was hoping it didnt require an airbag off type activity, but if thats what its going to take...
I found a you tube clip that elaborates visually on what you were describing so all good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee-WUReX1tQ
The trim will be held on my a torx bolt either side. I’m a dab hand having swapped the ones on my other half’s cars so many times now. I found a you tube clip that elaborates visually on what you were describing so all good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee-WUReX1tQ
Edited by Deep Thought on Friday 30th April 16:15
Not brave enough to leave the battery attached like the boys at RSW did when they fitted my wheel (felt a bit silly getting them to do it when I saw how easy it was).
Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Court_S said:
Looks like a cracking addition to the fleet. The 6 has aged really well. I wasn’t sure at first primarily because of the bootlid which I thought was a bit awkward at the time but Father Time has been very kind to the car overall.
Agreed. I've had nothing but positive feedback about mine.Deep Thought said:
Indeed yes. Pleased with it. It has a real presence about it. Surprises me how big it feels compared to say a 3 series coupe - which of course it should.
Yes, rear sticks out of spaces in Tesco!Deep Thought said:
Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Quite a common issue iirc.g3org3y said:
Court_S said:
Looks like a cracking addition to the fleet. The 6 has aged really well. I wasn’t sure at first primarily because of the bootlid which I thought was a bit awkward at the time but Father Time has been very kind to the car overall.
Agreed. I've had nothing but positive feedback about mine.Deep Thought said:
Indeed yes. Pleased with it. It has a real presence about it. Surprises me how big it feels compared to say a 3 series coupe - which of course it should.
Yes, rear sticks out of spaces in Tesco!Deep Thought said:
Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Quite a common issue iirc.Its good though. I didnt want two cars that were too similar.
Yes, just need to work out how to get the mirror off. Hoping its not too complex
Deep Thought said:
I'll give it a go then. The trim should be here some time next week.
Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Can’t help with that one. My friends E61 is suffering the same but his paint has mostly flaked off exposing corroded and pitted aluminium.Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Court_S said:
Deep Thought said:
I'll give it a go then. The trim should be here some time next week.
Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Can’t help with that one. My friends E61 is suffering the same but his paint has mostly flaked off exposing corroded and pitted aluminium.Only other thing is a bit of corrosion on the drivers door mirror on the aluminum base. Its sprayed black but corroding underneath.
Assuming the E63 is the same-ish setup as an E60 it looks like a doorcard off job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooRaR-RFmPg&ab...
This is the E63 specific door card removal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afGEONHqNG0&ab...
Putting these in here in case i cant find them later...
Car looks nice, I'm a couple of months in now of e63 ownership and I the car has really grown on me.
I too have corroded black trims mainly around the windows but a bit on the mirror base aswell. I have seen someone had them wrapped rather than repainted and they looked really good. I really don't fancy removing them all. Following how you get on with it.
I too have corroded black trims mainly around the windows but a bit on the mirror base aswell. I have seen someone had them wrapped rather than repainted and they looked really good. I really don't fancy removing them all. Following how you get on with it.
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