A "What Car?" Conclusion, and I blame Pistonheads entirely..
A "What Car?" Conclusion, and I blame Pistonheads entirely..
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edo

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16,699 posts

294 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Well, there we have it.

The edo household will be taking delivery of a shiny BMW M6 Coupe. I lay the blame for this squarely on the PH long term car, and recommendations on here!

Even more spooky was the arrival of my Evo Magazine yesterday with a buying guide for the M6! Timing or what!

Took the car for a nice long test drive and having driven a couple of V10 M5's was still gob-smacked by the performance it is simply sensational and relentless.

I had looked at another M6 but it turned out to have had 5 owners which was a little strong for me.

This car has only had 2 owners, who I'd like to personally thank for saving us just over £53,000 on the original eye watering £80k+ invoice price.

Standard spec on these is pretty comprehensive; Head-Up Display, Prof DVD Nav, heated elec memory seats, Logic-7 hi-fi, adaptive lights etc. On top of that this car has DAB, soft close doors (how lazy!?!), Bluetooth, TV.

It's only done 25,000 miles, and has recently been serviced. Now we wait for idrive and SMG to be updated by the main dealer, and a few other minor bits and bobs.

Can't wait.





B'stard Child

31,092 posts

275 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Nice "I've got an M6 thread"

Excellent - looks like a nice car at a very nice discount

Piepiepie

1,347 posts

183 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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ZeeTacoe

5,444 posts

251 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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edo said:
This car has only had 2 owners, who I'd like to personally thank for saving us just over £53,000 on the original eye watering £80k+ invoice price.
Wha....? How old is it/how much has it lost per year?

slippery

14,093 posts

268 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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I must admit, these do look like great value now, especially if you can get an AUC warranty.

B'stard Child

31,092 posts

275 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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ZeeTacoe said:
edo said:
This car has only had 2 owners, who I'd like to personally thank for saving us just over £53,000 on the original eye watering £80k+ invoice price.
Wha....? How old is it/how much has it lost per year?
More than I've spent on all the cars I've ever owned..............

edo

Original Poster:

16,699 posts

294 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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ZeeTacoe said:
Wha....? How old is it/how much has it lost per year?
Oct 2006 '56.

derestrictor

18,764 posts

290 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Piepiepie said:
Try Oscar Wilde's Ode To Wit.


edo

Original Poster:

16,699 posts

294 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Piepiepie said:
lol.

I would concur it isnt "pretty" in the conventional sense, but it is different, and I like it. Admit the boot isnt quite right, but frankly I couldn't care less when the V10 is singing!!

alephnull

359 posts

204 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Thats a whole lot of car...very nice

gtdc

4,259 posts

312 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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That's most exciting. Good price too.

edo

Original Poster:

16,699 posts

294 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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alephnull said:
Thats a whole lot of car...very nice
Ta. It is going to be a long week waiting for it!

iva cosworth

44,044 posts

192 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Fugly.....Check

Cant see fugliness when at wheel......Check

Enjoy........Check.....probably smile

soad

34,652 posts

205 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Good bloody value for the M-powered beast!

Toyowner

25,719 posts

250 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Like the 6 far more than a 5. As you say, the rear three quarter view isnt great, but love the overall look.

Schmeeky

4,299 posts

246 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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edo said:

Hope they fill the tank and set the clock before you get it! hehe

I agree that it ain't the prettiest car about, but it's still a hell of a lot of car for the money, nice one!


edo

Original Poster:

16,699 posts

294 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Schmeeky said:
edo said:

Hope they fill the tank and set the clock before you get it! hehe

I agree that it ain't the prettiest car about, but it's still a hell of a lot of car for the money, nice one!
hehe

Yes, it will be delivered with a full tank and I hope they set the clock.... (it hasnt been prepared or through the workshop yet).

wackojacko

8,581 posts

219 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Congrats !

Really like these, alot of car for the money ....... ENJOY !

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

219 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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edo said:
Piepiepie said:
lol.

I would concur it isnt "pretty" in the conventional sense, but it is different, and I like it. Admit the boot isnt quite right, but frankly I couldn't care less when the V10 is singing!!
Pretty no.

Good looking yes.

Nice car biggrin

adycav

7,615 posts

246 months

Saturday 18th June 2011
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Nice one edo.

Looks great.