M6 - Common issues??

[EK993]

I have added the M6 as a possible new car to the list I am considering in the US (also looking at a Shelby Mustang GT500 and a 997 Carrera).

Tried doing a PH search on "M6" and "BMW M6" but not getting any hits.

Are there any big problem areas I need to be aware of on the M6? Will be a 2006 or 2007 car, and would be buying through a BMW dealership.

[belleair302]

BMW Car did a great buying guide on these in July 2009. Am sure you can buy a back copy. Covers everything!

[tdm34ds]

Epic Thirst......

[DennisCooper]

Epic thirst....


Wouldn't really matter that much in the USA as their petrol is so much cheaper compared to us in 'being petrol wallet raped' UK!

To the OP - take a look here for all things M powered and of course including the M6

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63-bmw-m6-forum-...

Cheers, Dennis, West London & Slough UK!

[M5Dave]

Some people have experienced problems with the SMG gearbox, although I think they have tended to be software issues rather than actual failures.

Apart from that, they seem to be pretty bullet proof.

[sparkyclarky]

Had a few issues with mine - all electrical and fixed ok....

Huge power......

Huge grin.......

HUGE FUEL THIRST (in the Uk, we get robbed on gas - the Us is fine tho!

[jontysafe]

I really want one, there`s a fantastic convertible in black with brown leather that I would LOVE in the classsifieds

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1536155.htm

I just don`t think I could stomach the running costs just yet as I do about 20,000 miles a year. Give it a year or two though and one shall be mine. That is if I get to keep the Z4MC as well!

[130R]

jontysafe said:

I just don`t think I could stomach the running costs just yet as I do about 20,000 miles a year.

It's not just the economy either it has a small tank too so the range is rubbish, you'd be filling it up every other day.