M6 prices are down... stop me from moving over

MojorisinM3 · 07-02-2011, 08:32 AM

I've always loved the M6 but didnt want to spend that much on a car. Now that the 08's are about the same price as an 08 M3 (if you find the right deal) I've been thinking about switching over. I've had my M3 for 3 years and love it, makes 0 sense financially.

Pro's:
amazing V10
Sound
More comfortable DD

Con's:
MPG
SMG reliability

Biggest concern is the depreciation hit that is about to come when the new M6 comes out shortly.

Maybe I'll wait 2-3 years, and pick one up for ~$30k after the new one is out...

Anybody have an M6 ownership experience?

MDyDinanM · 07-02-2011, 08:48 AM

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Anybody have an M6 ownership experience?

http://m6board.com/

http://www.6post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=365

pbonsalb · 07-02-2011, 08:57 AM

I think they look great. My concerns about the M5 and M6 are post-warranty cost of ownership and MPG. They could potentially be out of my financial league, so I stayed away. If I had those sorts of finances, I would probably buy a Porsche 996 or 997 Turbo. Gives me something to look forward to in the future.

48Laws · 07-02-2011, 09:12 AM

How is the M6 a more comfortable DD

. Are the differences that noticeable?

gthal · 07-02-2011, 09:17 AM

For me, I can't get over the look of the 6 series. Uuuggggllly IMO. That is obviously personal preference but I have never liked them. I wish I did because it is a great car in a lot of other ways.

TailHappyM3 · 07-02-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

How is the M6 a more comfortable DD

. Are the differences that noticeable?

It's not. There is also less room in the back for passengers.

1sikbmr · 07-02-2011, 09:43 AM

The MPG part really isn't true. I got to chat with a guy in his M5 and we spoke about that and realistically the M3 is only about 1-2mpg better which IMO is not that big of a deal.

DiavelM3 · 07-02-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gthal

For me, I can't get over the look of the 6 series. Uuuggggllly IMO. That is obviously personal preference but I have never liked them. I wish I did because it is a great car in a lot of other ways.

+1
Not a fan of the look of the 6 series. The 2012 6 series is a little better
Get a 997

bigjae1976 · 07-02-2011, 10:36 AM

Not a fan of the looks as well. I think the M5 is better looking. I REALLY like the F10 M5.

FVM3 · 07-02-2011, 11:02 AM

There is less room in the m6 then the m3, also its obviously not better riding quality, how can you think that its a better daily?

kitw · 07-02-2011, 11:37 AM

1 drive in an SMG-III equipped car will have you running for your M-DCT

Seattle S65B40 · 07-02-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

I've always loved the M6 but didnt want to spend that much on a car. Now that the 08's are about the same price as an 08 M3 (if you find the right deal) I've been thinking about switching over. I've had my M3 for 3 years and love it, makes 0 sense financially.

Pro's:
amazing V10
Sound
More comfortable DD

Con's:
MPG
SMG reliability

Biggest concern is the depreciation hit that is about to come when the new M6 comes out shortly.

Maybe I'll wait 2-3 years, and pick one up for ~$30k after the new one is out...

Anybody have an M6 ownership experience?

Why would you want to give up your E90 for that? You will hate it.

I was looking at an E63 M6 Coupe before I bought this car and after comparing the two, i couldn't find a single thing the M6 did better than the M3. Now think about the things mentioned in this thread, like poor MPG, dated styling, higher maintenance costs, no rear seat leg room, heavier... the list goes on.

Best of luck to you on your decisions. BTW, where in michigan?

SunnyD · 07-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitw

1 drive in an SMG-III equipped car will have you running for your M-DCT

quoted for truth

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-02-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I think they look great. My concerns about the M5 and M6 are post-warranty cost of ownership and MPG. They could potentially be out of my financial league, so I stayed away. If I had those sorts of finances, I would probably buy a Porsche 996 or 997 Turbo. Gives me something to look forward to in the future.

I plan on a 991 Turbo S and a Cayman as a DD. Hey, A guy can wish can't he?

BlackSaphr · 07-02-2011, 01:12 PM

having both in the driveway i like different things about both cars

+ for the M3 6MT:
-feels more nimble
-better styling, depends on your personal taste then again it is newer
-a bit more raw driving than the 6

+ for the M6
-amazing V10.
-love the interior finish (leather stitched dash, suede headliner)
- in my opinion more comfortable ride than the M3, then again can be due to my driving style in both cars lol

if you think about buying one try to get an extended warranty and drive with peace of mind, im not a huge fan of SMG but it takes some getting used to.

good luck

w00tw00t · 07-02-2011, 01:13 PM

I tried my friend's M5 with SMG and loved the V10 but hated the SMG shifts and the heavy big car feeling...

snowmants · 07-05-2011, 04:22 PM

A buddy of mine is an automotive journalist. I was looking at the M5/M6 and he steered me toward the M3 for three reasons:
1. reliability is better in the M3
2. DCT is far superior to the SMG III
3. M3 is more fun to drive (subjective)

Basically he drove both hard on track and briskly on the streets and felt the M3 was far better. The guy has driven almost every car made in the last 10 years so I respect his opinion. He felt the M3 was one of the best cars available today in terms of a sporty daily driver.

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-05-2011, 04:49 PM

Don't get an M6! A buddy of mine had to have his entire engine replaced or something at 30k miles and he always drove in automatic mode. It's definitely not as reliable as the M3 and the gas is the worst part. Its small tank and low MPG's will have you at gas pumps twice a week. He got rid of his M6 and bought a Jaguar XKR though. Lol.

H Bomb · 07-05-2011, 09:38 PM

i think it would be fun for about a couple weeks just bc of the V10 then you would be missing the M3. i almost got one too at one point bc my friend had just got his 08 M5 at the time but i really hated the SMG in it so i said i would get one in a manual then i drove the M3 and story over. i love my manual M3. it does everything well and some things amazing but nothing bad. as one member said above it is one of the best sporty daily drivers you can buy right now in my op

1cleanm3 · 07-06-2011, 12:09 AM

GET IT, if money is no issue. I love white m6's so much. They depreciate like crazy or else Id be driving one right now.

FStop7 · 07-06-2011, 01:09 AM

Handles worse than an M3.

Much faster acceleration than an M3.

Ride quality is about the same.

Interior fit and finish is better.

I wouldn't own one w/o warranty though. I bought a new 2010 M6 last year because I wanted a full warranty plus 2010 is the only year with CIC iDrive.

Sounds brutal with an exhaust. I have the RPI GT exhaust and can't get enough of the sound. My M3 also has a great sounding exhaust but this is on a different level.

My M6 gets 14mpg, my M3 got 16.5mpg.

termigni · 07-07-2011, 02:22 PM

wow 08 m3 and m6 cost the same now?

i would still go with m3 though.. M3 is (IMO) BMW's best offering.

07-02-2011, 08:32 AM	#1
MojorisinM3 Captain Drives: 08 M6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 985 iTrader: (0)	M6 prices are down... stop me from moving over I've always loved the M6 but didnt want to spend that much on a car. Now that the 08's are about the same price as an 08 M3 (if you find the right deal) I've been thinking about switching over. I've had my M3 for 3 years and love it, makes 0 sense financially. Pro's: amazing V10 Sound More comfortable DD Con's: MPG SMG reliability Biggest concern is the depreciation hit that is about to come when the new M6 comes out shortly. Maybe I'll wait 2-3 years, and pick one up for ~$30k after the new one is out... Anybody have an M6 ownership experience? __________________ 08 M6
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07-02-2011, 09:12 AM	#4
48Laws Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	How is the M6 a more comfortable DD. Are the differences that noticeable?

07-02-2011, 09:17 AM	#5
gthal Colonel Drives: C63 coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 M3 [3.37]	For me, I can't get over the look of the 6 series. Uuuggggllly IMO. That is obviously personal preference but I have never liked them. I wish I did because it is a great car in a lot of other ways. __________________ 2012 C63 coupe \| Obsidian Black \| Performance Package (481hp, 443ft/lbs) 1996 E36 M3 coupe \| Estoril blue \| Dedicated track car... heavily modded 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez Black \| ZCP/DCT \| Sold but never forgotten nor will the love affair end 2010 M3 coupe \| Alpine White \| 6MT \| Sold

07-02-2011, 09:43 AM	#7
1sikbmr Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,106 iTrader: (12)	The MPG part really isn't true. I got to chat with a guy in his M5 and we spoke about that and realistically the M3 is only about 1-2mpg better which IMO is not that big of a deal. __________________ E90 ///M3 6MT Atlantis Blue - Fox red Gloss black grilles/Red gills\|V1 hardwire\|Painted reflectors\|ZHP lighted shift knob\|VMR V710 silver\|GTS lip\|Lux custom 8k kit\|AA Green Filter\| AA Pulley\| RPI GTM Exhaust\|Sosi x-pipe\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel V1\|

07-02-2011, 10:36 AM	#9
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,047 iTrader: (8)	Not a fan of the looks as well. I think the M5 is better looking. I REALLY like the F10 M5. __________________

07-02-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (3)	I think they look great. My concerns about the M5 and M6 are post-warranty cost of ownership and MPG. They could potentially be out of my financial league, so I stayed away. If I had those sorts of finances, I would probably buy a Porsche 996 or 997 Turbo. Gives me something to look forward to in the future.

07-02-2011, 11:02 AM	#10
FVM3 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,841 iTrader: (2)	There is less room in the m6 then the m3, also its obviously not better riding quality, how can you think that its a better daily? __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

07-02-2011, 11:37 AM	#11
kitw Colonel Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP M-DCT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,133 iTrader: (13)	1 drive in an SMG-III equipped car will have you running for your M-DCT

07-02-2011, 01:12 PM	#15
BlackSaphr Private Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MTL Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	having both in the driveway i like different things about both cars + for the M3 6MT: -feels more nimble -better styling, depends on your personal taste then again it is newer -a bit more raw driving than the 6 + for the M6 -amazing V10. -love the interior finish (leather stitched dash, suede headliner) - in my opinion more comfortable ride than the M3, then again can be due to my driving style in both cars lol if you think about buying one try to get an extended warranty and drive with peace of mind, im not a huge fan of SMG but it takes some getting used to. good luck

07-02-2011, 01:13 PM	#16
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,294 iTrader: (9)	I tried my friend's M5 with SMG and loved the V10 but hated the SMG shifts and the heavy big car feeling... __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|

07-05-2011, 04:22 PM	#17
snowmants Captain Drives: '97 S14, '08 E90 M3, '11JeepGC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 613 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	A buddy of mine is an automotive journalist. I was looking at the M5/M6 and he steered me toward the M3 for three reasons: 1. reliability is better in the M3 2. DCT is far superior to the SMG III 3. M3 is more fun to drive (subjective) Basically he drove both hard on track and briskly on the streets and felt the M3 was far better. The guy has driven almost every car made in the last 10 years so I respect his opinion. He felt the M3 was one of the best cars available today in terms of a sporty daily driver. __________________ '08 Alpine White E90 M3 DCT "In the NASA 2012 rules just released, double clutch transmissions are officially +6 points."

07-05-2011, 04:49 PM	#18
AngelinIsRich08 Banned Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Don't get an M6! A buddy of mine had to have his entire engine replaced or something at 30k miles and he always drove in automatic mode. It's definitely not as reliable as the M3 and the gas is the worst part. Its small tank and low MPG's will have you at gas pumps twice a week. He got rid of his M6 and bought a Jaguar XKR though. Lol.

07-05-2011, 09:38 PM	#19
H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (4)	i think it would be fun for about a couple weeks just bc of the V10 then you would be missing the M3. i almost got one too at one point bc my friend had just got his 08 M5 at the time but i really hated the SMG in it so i said i would get one in a manual then i drove the M3 and story over. i love my manual M3. it does everything well and some things amazing but nothing bad. as one member said above it is one of the best sporty daily drivers you can buy right now in my op __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD

07-06-2011, 12:09 AM	#20
1cleanm3 Brigadier General Drives: ///E92M3RR SportPrius Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the 818 Posts: 3,507 iTrader: (7)	GET IT, if money is no issue. I love white m6's so much. They depreciate like crazy or else Id be driving one right now. __________________ HRE + CHALLENGE + KW V3 + GINTANI + ARKYM + YOKOHAMA AD08

07-06-2011, 01:09 AM	#21
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	Handles worse than an M3. Much faster acceleration than an M3. Ride quality is about the same. Interior fit and finish is better. I wouldn't own one w/o warranty though. I bought a new 2010 M6 last year because I wanted a full warranty plus 2010 is the only year with CIC iDrive. Sounds brutal with an exhaust. I have the RPI GT exhaust and can't get enough of the sound. My M3 also has a great sounding exhaust but this is on a different level. My M6 gets 14mpg, my M3 got 16.5mpg. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

07-07-2011, 02:22 PM	#22
termigni Lieutenant Drives: Duc 996 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 451 iTrader: (0)	wow 08 m3 and m6 cost the same now? i would still go with m3 though.. M3 is (IMO) BMW's best offering. __________________

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