Your thoughts on the....e63 6 series

[318 iS Cosmos]

I'm thinking about changing the E60 for something a little sportier. Right now, it's main use is Dublin - Kilkenny a few times a month and it's parked up the rest of the time. Ideally, I would like a 630i, not interested in the 645 or the 635d.

What's the room like in the back? I have 2 kids, both under two so surely it's roomy enough? Are they a 4 or a 5 seater?

I know a few people on here have one, so opinions gladly welcome

[alan b]

I like them,have similar issues to an e60 after all they pretty much are an e60 coupe, they are a 4 seater, the rear seats are abit of a joke, are either of the kids under 9 months? As a rear facing seat will be a real issue unless you have an axiss or the likes that twists. Ive driven a few and really liked them, dont undersand why your ruling out the 635d though? There a fantastic car, the 630i to me feels a little under powered

[318 iS Cosmos]

No, both kids are over 9 months! I think I would just like to stay with petrol. Not really fond of diesel and the 630 seems to be best value for money imo!

[Big H]

A closet fan of them too !

I had contemplated one a couple of months back but the back seats were just too tight (legroom wise) for a 2yo & 4yo. There's zero legroom behind the driver (if you're over 6ft tall) and it would have meant putting the 4yo in the front seat, but potentially too close to the airbag for my liking. I reluctantly ended up in a non BMW saloon thereafter !

The running costs of the 645i are just far too high (even including man-maths because it's a V8). The 635d are a lovely machine alright but there's a big premium to pay for them over the petrols - you'd need to be doing starship annual mileage to make that worthwhile IMO.

Depending on budget, but you could go for a 2008 on LCi 630i which had a c. 13bhp power increase to 268bhp (an 0-60 of 6.4 seconds is pretty rapid in anyones book) with the added benefit of €750 motor tax. The LCI petrols seem pretty thin on the ground though....

[alan b]

This looks like a cracker of a car although way over priced

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...sport/17165629

[dergside]

What's the room like in the back? Answer - Dreadful! Entry to the rear is best achieved by using a wood chipper on your passengers. - small kids OK, wouldn't be of any great use to a adult much over 5ft.

I have 2 kids, both under two so surely it's roomy enough? Are they a 4 or a 5 seater? Answer - Not sure what arrangements there are for child seats but strictly a 4 seater.

[Dave]

This looks like a cracker of a car although way over priced

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...sport/17165629

Been for sale for about 6 months


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[dergside]

There a fantastic car, the 630i to me feels a little under powered

To a point, yes. N52 630i is a little less torquey than our N53 530i that we have but not a major issue in the real world. N52 on 6 sounds fruitier than slightly sterile sounding N53. I'm using ours daily at the moment and its a pleasant place to be. Not a hugely different driving experience than an e60 but friends, etc. notice the 6 when they've never noticed the 5's I've had.

[dergside]

This looks like a cracker of a car although way over priced

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...sport/17165629

Dearer than many around at the moment but still 90% depreciated and 35% used. Individual spec too.

[Big H]

Individual spec too.

I fail to see any individual elements on that car though - wheels (not usual Sport spec) seem to be the only slight alteration - and not for the best I may add....