Overview & Reviews

The 6 Series receives an engine upgrade in 2006 and now boasts a 4.8-liter V8 with 360 horsepower. As a result, nomenclature changes slightly, and the car is referred to as the 650i.

• Nimble handling, smooth and quiet ride, endless power from ultrasmooth V8, elegant interior design, supportive seats, large trunk in coupe.

• Fussy iDrive control requires practice to operate, small backseat.

User Reviews:

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  BMW 650i Convertible - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By monteshere - April 19 - 1:13 pm

  After driving a Lexus SC430 for 6 years, the only other reasonably priced car that caught my eye was the Beemer 650i Convertible. I was sold the minute I test drove it. My biggest concern was wind noise through the soft-top. That concern evaporated at 110mph on the freeway. This car is quieter than the Lexus with a hard top!!! Secondly, the car excellerates very well. Almost as well as my 66 Big Block Vette (but its far quieter). I do miss the 4-speed shifting, but the sport mode while in the manual shift mode makes up for the need to clutch. This car handles like a dream. Lexus, take note: When you hard steer into a corner, the tires dont even while a bit. I love this car!!!

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  Best bang for your buck. - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By sigma95 - May 29 - 12:21 am

  First of all, you have to know what the 6-series is and is not. It is not a canyon-carver w/ its porcine weight, but a GT rocket ship most comfortable near three-digit speeds on open road. Its the 2nd most depreciating car on the market, so if you find a good used example, snatch it up quick and thank the previous owner for taking the full brunt of depreciation. No problems and smooth. No car for this $ gets the nods, 2nd looks, thumbs ups, and in one case actual cheers, for its mere presence. If youre a DIYer, get on bimmerfest and learn the easy maintenance steps and save even more $. Note: 0-60 is nothing remarkable. 60 - 120 is absolutely frightening.

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  Its been fun - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By Ernie Loynaz - September 24 - 5:28 pm

  After my 4-years with the SC430 from Lexus, I was unhappy with its soft steering - heard the purr of the 650s engine and fell in love - at last the muscle car I could not afford as a teenager, with the class that comes with maturity (OK agreed - if I was so mature, I wouldnt care - right?).

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  Very happy - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By Marc Weiss - January 16 - 7:28 pm

  This car is a true driving experience. It is very comfortable even with lower back issues. It has more power than we can use on most California highways. The stereo and blue tooth phone systems are outstanding. A truly wonderful ride in either Sport Mode or Comfort. Recommend that all new car purchases have a complete detail outside their respective dealership and do not forget to include a "clay" of the finish. This brings out the full metallic or standard colors in a beautiful way.

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  2007 650i - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By Redbmw - October 22 - 2:35 pm

  Total cost of ownership compared to competing cars is much lower. Acceleration and handling is great, so is the sports suspension.

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  "OH MY GOD" - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By LARRY PHILLIPS - October 17 - 10:19 pm

  What a great car Handling and power are incredible. Came out of a 530, never going back. what a ride.

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  BMW 650i is superb - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By LarryG - October 11 - 5:09 am

  Some dont like the car, but I have dozens of people telling me how much they like it. I had a 2004 645ci and it went like stink. Now my 650 simply is fantastic. Both cars have the most amazing grip and impart a feel of confidence. The iDrive isnt too bad, if you cant master it you must have a very short span of attention.

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  6 series convertible - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By bobp - September 12 - 11:29 pm

  This car MUST be driven to be appreciated. Once test driven, I had to purchase it. Acceleration is awsome. Dynamic stability control keeps the car perfectly level in corners, as they say, like riding on rails! And BMW quality speaks for itself! Now thinking about the M6, but that may be too much power. This car is the perfect performance luxury vehicle!

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  As always - Excellent!! - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By Shelley - August 28 - 4:05 am

  Having owned BMWs over the years, I love and expect the superior quality, safety and performance these cars always provide. When BMW came out with the 645 I fell in love with the new, bold and innovative design, but it wasnt the time to buy a new car... and theres always a reason why! When I was ready to buy the 650i had been released and I bought my beautiful Monaco blue convertible. Its far and away the best BMW Ive ever owned and well worth the wait! I cannot recommend any other car more highly than this one, its worth every bit (and more) what I paid for it.

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  Incredible value - 2006 BMW 6-Series
  By adp - August 4 - 3:43 pm

  I got my 650i convertible with most options in mid-June and it was delivered flawless and has been flawless in the first 2000 miles. The iDrive is easy to use, although boot-up sometimes takes a while. A few minutes with the manuals is worth the time. The 650 is very well balanced and after break-in seems to get better mileage and has better response. I have owned more expensive cars that do not come close to this one dynamically or stylistically . It is not the fastest car, but it is fast enough for me. Lots of compliments on the design. When compared to cars costing over $20000 more the 650 comes out on top, IMO.