New Daily...BMW 630i Sport
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Have just purchased this BMW 630i Sport.. stats: 73,000 miles, full main dealer service history, 2 previous owners.. pretty much mint condition. Love it.
My last BMW was an E39 523i which I also really liked.. there’s something about that smooth 6 cylinder engine..
And my midlife crisis weekend toy, Mk2 Focus RS
My last BMW was an E39 523i which I also really liked.. there’s something about that smooth 6 cylinder engine..
And my midlife crisis weekend toy, Mk2 Focus RS
Edited by Waynester on Friday 10th August 17:54
Edited by Waynester on Friday 10th August 18:24
sparks_E46 said:
Both lovely. I hated, and I really mean hated that design of 6 Series back when they were current, but I think they look great now! Good work.
Thanks, and I pretty much agree.. wasn’t it a Chris Bangle design? It’s definitely matured into something rather nice now...dare I say pretty and sleek? I can’t stop looking at the lines.. and the build quality is something else. Mind you, my previous daily was a Peugeot 308 HDi Sport, so hardly a surprise 
The RS is about as opposite as you can get.. hard suspension, noisy missile.. unassuming it is not!
Lovely!
I looked in to these before I bought my E65 730D Sport; but couldn’t cope with only 2 doors...
Test drove the 630i, the 645i and 650i and it would have been a toss up between the 650i and 630i (the 630i was the best handling IMO) but the 650i burble was hard to beat
The 630i had plenty of poke IMO and was lovely in windy roads. Great engine too, as smooth as my previous E39 530i but with a bit more go I thought
I looked in to these before I bought my E65 730D Sport; but couldn’t cope with only 2 doors...
Test drove the 630i, the 645i and 650i and it would have been a toss up between the 650i and 630i (the 630i was the best handling IMO) but the 650i burble was hard to beat
The 630i had plenty of poke IMO and was lovely in windy roads. Great engine too, as smooth as my previous E39 530i but with a bit more go I thought
AppleJuice said:
E63 is lovely...
Blurred front registration plate on the RS but not the rear - intentional?
Yes and no.. one of the pics was taken by a car detailer after 7 hours of work.. money well spent though Blurred front registration plate on the RS but not the rear - intentional?
Thanks, love the 630 though
Edited by Waynester on Friday 10th August 21:13
d_a_n1979 said:
Lovely!
I looked in to these before I bought my E65 730D Sport; but couldn’t cope with only 2 doors...
Test drove the 630i, the 645i and 650i and it would have been a toss up between the 650i and 630i (the 630i was the best handling IMO) but the 650i burble was hard to beat
The 630i had plenty of poke IMO and was lovely in windy roads. Great engine too, as smooth as my previous E39 530i but with a bit more go I thought
Would have loved the V8, but I needed the balance of cost..mpg etc... tbh though, the 3L six is a great engine. My partner also has an Audi A1 2 door, so we’re kinda used to it...plus my RS is 2 door.. so 4 doors would probably end up weird I looked in to these before I bought my E65 730D Sport; but couldn’t cope with only 2 doors...
Test drove the 630i, the 645i and 650i and it would have been a toss up between the 650i and 630i (the 630i was the best handling IMO) but the 650i burble was hard to beat
The 630i had plenty of poke IMO and was lovely in windy roads. Great engine too, as smooth as my previous E39 530i but with a bit more go I thought
Reliability has been superb on mine over the last 7 years, so that bodes well.
They are a great car.
My only gripe with mine was I found the steering wheel uncomfortable over long distances, so I had it recovered in nappa leather with extra padding in it, which worked a treat and looks standard. Wheel looks like standard and still looks like new after 120k miles. No connection, but it was done by Royal steering wheels.
Enjoy!
They are a great car.
My only gripe with mine was I found the steering wheel uncomfortable over long distances, so I had it recovered in nappa leather with extra padding in it, which worked a treat and looks standard. Wheel looks like standard and still looks like new after 120k miles. No connection, but it was done by Royal steering wheels.
Enjoy!
gf15 said:
Reliability has been superb on mine over the last 7 years, so that bodes well.
They are a great car.
My only gripe with mine was I found the steering wheel uncomfortable over long distances, so I had it recovered in nappa leather with extra padding in it, which worked a treat and looks standard. Wheel looks like standard and still looks like new after 120k miles. No connection, but it was done by Royal steering wheels.
Enjoy!
Definitely agree, obviously if taken care of.. but I’ve seen 6 series BMs advertised at 170,000 miles and still for strong money. They are a great car.
My only gripe with mine was I found the steering wheel uncomfortable over long distances, so I had it recovered in nappa leather with extra padding in it, which worked a treat and looks standard. Wheel looks like standard and still looks like new after 120k miles. No connection, but it was done by Royal steering wheels.
Enjoy!
So far I haven’t found anything I don’t like...other than working out how to operate the idrive, and setting time and date. (Just had some warranty work and the battery was disconnected) so I need to read the owners manual
Thanks though, as a design, the Chris Bangle 6 series has definitely matured into quite a good looking car. Love it.
Waynester said:
lord trumpton said:
Waynester said:
lord trumpton said:
Nice - It should have the magical N52 engine in it being a 2006
Cheers, not sure.. not up on the engine and BMW body numbering system. Learning though 
lord trumpton said:
Yes it's the mighty n52.
Regarded as one of the best straight six engines have ever made. Extremely reliable too.
I've got this engine in my e91 330i
Good to know, it really is such a smooth engine..the gear changes are barely noticeable.. Regarded as one of the best straight six engines have ever made. Extremely reliable too.
I've got this engine in my e91 330i
Hopefully it will continue to impress
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