Convertibles, E64 645 or E93 330?

[RiccardoG]

Hi there, I am considering getting myself a convertible BMW as I am quite happy with my current E39 and would like a convertible as well. The car would be used for occasional weekend driving and lomg Euro trips. There is only two of us but kids may ensue in a year or two, which is why I prefer something with rear seats.

Options would be for either a 2005/05 645i (maybe even 650i) against a 2006/07 330i. Probably would stick with the AUC cars, especially if I can get the extra year's warranty chucked into the deal.

Any reccomendations for one car v the other? Have driven the 645i and liked the V8's burble, found it shaked a bit though. My parents have an E92 325i which I drive often, its nice but the ride is poor (on runflats).

Does either car have reclining rear seats?

Thanks for any feedack.

[RiccardoG]

Nobody care to enlighten me?

[Fas1975]

There's more legroom in the back, in the 3 series, than the 6 if that's a genuine consideration for the medium to long term.

[Fox-]

Neither. If you've got an E39 you've already got a fantastic cruiser thats nicely built. Therefore you should go for something like a Z4 as your convertible option

[RiccardoG]

Fas1975 said:

There's more legroom in the back, in the 3 series, than the 6 if that's a genuine consideration for the medium to long term.

Thanks, thats as I suspected, amazing given their exterior sizes!

Fox- said:

Neither. If you've got an E39 you've already got a fantastic cruiser thats nicely built. Therefore you should go for something like a Z4 as your convertible option

I also have an S2000 which checks the 'sports car' option already What I would like now though is a convertible cruiser to use mostly on the Continent

[billzeebub]

Boot space in the E93 is hugely compromised by the metal folding roof..for a car to be used far from home that may be a consideration I would make, and would probably save a few quid into the bargain by going for a really stonking 2006 E46 M3 Convertible..giving good useable rear seats and a nice size boot space

[dele]

Really disappointed with my E93, its got all the dynamic traits of a jelly

[jontysafe]

As mentioned above the 3 series convertible is no good at all for continent bashing because of boot space, boot space on the 6er is very good though.

Hood on 6 is very well insulated, interior space and packaging is poor for the size of car. Interior of the 6 is a much nicer place to be though, try and get full leather option not extended. Get the 650i over the 645, economy much the same but I thought a nicer unit.

[RiccardoG]

I've found some more information and good pictures of the E93 luggage space on here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157...

Basically, the seats do fold, there is a pass rhrough from the boot and and some reasonable space even with the roof down.

Interesting to hear about the "jelly" feel. This picture I think shows why, the E93 looses a lot of its structure for the hardtop.




I didn't really consider the E46 as I see it as quite dated now, as much as I like it. Ironic coming from a E39 owner, I know...

I think that the 6 is the best option for me, also the one I prefer at the end of the day. May indeed look for a 650 as they seem to have ironed out some of the 645's issues and have better software etc.

Edited by RiccardoG on Friday 6th January 14:00

[Patrick Bateman]

They're rarer and have a good presence as well.

[jontysafe]

You can buy my M6 cabrio for a nice price!

[RiccardoG]

jontysafe said:

You can buy my M6 cabrio for a nice price!

Tempting! Although it may be out of budget for me and also its unlikely to have the BMW warranty on it?

[jontysafe]

Has warranty until June. Amazing car but am doing too many miles ATM. What is your budget if its not a rude question. PM me?

[2GOOD]

Bought an E93 320d m sport auto just over a year ago, took it to Lake Garda, Verona & then Rapello back in June. We've no kids, so just the two of us, the back seat folds down & that's where we carried our main suitcase, then just smaller bags under the roof in the boot. The load through that you mention is an option, only the first car that I looked at had it, never saw a car with it again. Car replaced an 06 Saab 9-3 1.9TiD convertible & certainly drives better than the Saab, I was perfectly happy in it along Route Napoleon on the way home although more power would've been nice!

[beemarman]

jontysafe said:

You can buy my M6 cabrio for a nice price!

Hi,

How much is the M6 cabrio going for? You can email me at [e-mail] if you want.