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The 2009 BMW 6-Series lineup starts out with MSRPs at $78,200. If you can excuse
the rather cold interiors, and the fact that the iDrive system is a bit complex
to use, then you may have found the world's most perfect cars. Comprehensively
designed with excellent craftsmanship standards, every aspect of the entire
lineup is optimal. While the 650i convertibles and coupes have not been changed
much since last year, the new GT coupe is amazing to view, and to drive.
Aggressive styling that jumps out at you makes potential buyers emotionally
charged and ready to purchase. The price point for this segment dictates that
emotion plays a large role in prospective consumer's decisions - and the
6-Series delivers that emotion. Owners associate their own personalities with
these cars - and they love to show them off. And even at nearly $80,000 to
start, the 6-Series offers very real and appreciable value.
Spacious interiors ride as smooth and quiet as any car could ever be expected
to. Performance levels that thrill your senses are also a part of the deal. A
singular V8 engine graces both models of the 6-Series: the 650i Coupe and the
650i Soft-top Convertible. These street machines are both based on the same
platform as the BMW 5-Series sedans. However, the 6-Series models feature a
lowered, sportier suspension system than the Lexus SC for increased handling
ability.
Both types of the new 6-Series by BMW are large units. They are beefy rides that
somehow handle with the grace of much smaller vehicles. Weighing in at roughly
4000 pounds, they do not quite exhibit the agility of, say, the Porsche 911, but
they are still quite remarkable.
Standard features for both types include 18-inch alloy wheels, manual tranny
hill-holding technology, fog lights, automatic windshield wipers,
panoramic/tilting sunroofs, leather all around, 2-zones climate controls,
sensors for parking, high-tech navigational systems, iDrive technology and a lot
more. Needless to say, anything in your imagination that isn't already included
is optionally available.
The stock V8 delivers a whopping 360 horses and 360 lb-ft of twisting torque
from a 4.8L block. A 6-speed manual transmission is the standard while an
automatic 6-speed is optionally available. The 650i Coupe went from zero to
sixty mph in 5.6 seconds while the convertible is expected to test in the low
sixes. Fuel efficiency is adequate at 15/23 mpg city/highway.
The 2009 BMW 6-Series offers an incredible amount of features at a price point
that surprisingly sits below those of its competitors. Capable performance,
excellent handling, luxurious comfort, bold styling and sky-high resale values
make these rides some of the best in the world. Don't cheat yourself from
experiencing the excellence associated with BMW's vast knowledge base of
automotive mastery. |
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