BMW 6-Series M6 (2005 - 2010) M6 5.0 V10 2d SMG (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible but young at heart... measured recklessness perhaps? :).

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Family love it, friends fight over getting a lift home and neighbours are jealous!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely, without question. The BMW V10 is quite possibly the best engine ever found in a production car.

What are you likely to buy next?

BMW M3.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£36,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Was given a very fair price on the 330C I traded in.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Performance. Looks. Superb V10.

What was the dealer like?

Sytner BMW were very helpful and arranged test drives of several M3 and M5 models and suggested I might want to consider the M6 when I stated my liking for the 5.0l V10 but the coupe format of the M3.

What's it like to drive?

Incredible car to drive. Really is the "best of both worlds". In standard "comfort" mode it glides along like an executive car, and drives as easily as a standard 5 or 6 series BMW. Push the "M" button to push everything into sports mode and it becomes a complete animal and the most fun you can have on 4 wheels!

What's it like to park?

Remarkably easy to park for a large car. Contours give a natural eyeline for the corners quite "natural", good visability all around and parking sensors fitted as standard.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Oil cooler and oil-sender unit failures under warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

Unlike most 2+2 sports coupes, the back seats in the M6 are actually usable by most adults. Decent sized boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heads-Up Display is incredibly useful.