Traded-in My `04
07-18-06, 10:30 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Bubba
This sort of freaked me out since I'm sort of in the same boat for a couple of reasons. We currently have both a 2002 SC430 and a 2005 BMW 645 coupe. They really are totally different cars and unfair to compare them to each other. The Lexus is more luxury and the BMW is more handling and power (would it kill the Germans to put some padding in an armrest??). The 645 has more torque and the engine sounds incredible while the Lexus is quiet but still gets where you are going relatively fast too. I don't think anyone compares to the BMW's when it comes to handling just as I don't think anyone compares to Lexus when it comes to luxury. It all boils down to what you want from a car.
The funny thing is that I'm considering trading in the '05 645 coupe for a '06 650 convertible. As obviously everyone in the forum knows, there is nothing like a convertible to forget your troubles. The 645 was already fast, but the 650 is even better with 30 more horsepower. I can't imagine what the M must be like!
The funny thing is that I'm considering trading in the '05 645 coupe for a '06 650 convertible. As obviously everyone in the forum knows, there is nothing like a convertible to forget your troubles. The 645 was already fast, but the 650 is even better with 30 more horsepower. I can't imagine what the M must be like!
07-19-06, 10:28 AM
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The 650 is that much better? I only drove the 650 for a spin around the block and could tell there was definitely more power, but that was the extent of the drive. I figured the 645 is incredible with the sport suspension (scary how flat it remains when cornering), so the 650 couldn't be any worse--only better. I swear BMW underestimates their HP output just as every BMW speedometer we've had has always been 3-7 mph over the actual speed while cruising at 75 mph.
I didn't know that about the remote top operation which is a nice feature. I do remember that the back glass in the top (which acts like a wind block) in the 645 can go down separately from the top itself. I'll have to make sure it's that way in the 650 too. The coupe we have has a huge sunroof, but it only tilts open in the back and then only about an inch. I thought it wouldn't be that bad, but I hate not being able to open it in the summer.
We'll probably make a decision on the 650 in about two weeks, so I'll report back if anyone is interested.
I didn't know that about the remote top operation which is a nice feature. I do remember that the back glass in the top (which acts like a wind block) in the 645 can go down separately from the top itself. I'll have to make sure it's that way in the 650 too. The coupe we have has a huge sunroof, but it only tilts open in the back and then only about an inch. I thought it wouldn't be that bad, but I hate not being able to open it in the summer.
We'll probably make a decision on the 650 in about two weeks, so I'll report back if anyone is interested.
, I prefer the coupe for the 6 series.
07-19-06, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
believe me, the 650 is A LOT better. if i were to get the car today it would be 650 no question asked. i agree that comparing the two cars is almost pointless, coz' they are designed for completely different objectives in mind.
07-19-06, 10:21 PM
#22
Originally Posted by LeslieRC
Other than the additional horsepower, is there anything else that would make it that much more outstanding? Just curious because I didn't test drive a 650 and the 645 seems to have scary power.
i remember gene telling me some new options for the 650 that are not on the 645, but i will let him talk about that
sent him a pm already
07-19-06, 11:57 PM
#23
ah so the master has spoken
this thread has taken a different turn. i think it's time to be moved to the car chat
but i agree, the e63 is far more superb on performance over the sc430, it's not even a fair comparison. the e63 drives so much better, much faster, better handling, and steering response as well.
whereas i think the sc430 is more comfortable, quieter, smoother. i say it's a relaxing ride.
definitely depends on what kind of driving you want. and gene, i wanna see m6!
this thread has taken a different turn. i think it's time to be moved to the car chat
but i agree, the e63 is far more superb on performance over the sc430, it's not even a fair comparison. the e63 drives so much better, much faster, better handling, and steering response as well.
whereas i think the sc430 is more comfortable, quieter, smoother. i say it's a relaxing ride.
definitely depends on what kind of driving you want. and gene, i wanna see m6!
07-20-06, 06:04 AM
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