2008 BMW M6
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BMW M6 - What the Auto Press Says
Though reviewers praise the M6 for its refined appointments and everyday performance, most find its custom performance and interior feature settings too difficult to operate.
Reviewers find that the BMW M6 coupe is a sporty and luxurious ride that just might be too technologically advanced for its own good. While test drivers are impressed with its ride and handling dynamics, many criticize the M6 for its complicated performance and convenience feature settings -- which are highly customizable. Still, auto writers agree that the M6 is an exceptional driver's car. "If you aren't scared by the over-$100,000 sticker, and if you're interested in a high-performance car that won't set you back by 50 percent more than that, then the M6 might be the vehicle for you," writes The Auto Channel. "It has a limited audience, but that audience can also consider itself very lucky. Very lucky."
The M6 is also available as a convertible.
- "Practicality isn't a part of the equation here. Neither is sharing. Aside from that occasional right-seat occupant one wishes to (a) impress, (b) terrify, (c) sleep with, or (d) all of the above, a car such as this is conceived for the gratification of its owner. And what could be more gratifying than leather-lined opulence hurled down the road by 500 horsepower? With suspension and braking equal to the propulsion?" -- Car and Driver
- "Buy the M6 Coupe if...You want a high-performance coupe that can keep up with Ferraris in real-world situations off the test track, but is less expensive and more comfortable. Keep Looking if...You want even more comfort and/or practicality, in which case the BMW M5 Sedan is worth considering; fuel economy is a concern; ultimate exclusivity matters and you're willing to pay for it." -- Forbes
- "[Q]uite candidly, dear reader, many potential owners may balk at the Bimmer's complexity -- even those who can afford the $108,690 sticker on our limited-edition test car. The automatic seat bolsters, and the zillion and one steps needed to complete simple everyday driving tasks, can be an off-putting experience at the very least." -- MarketWatch
M6 Performance - NA
Test drivers praise the M6 for its powerful V10 engine, but find customizing its performance and handling dynamics to be difficult. "Believe it or not, there are 279 different combinations of transmission, suspension and shift points that can be achieved in this car," writes MarketWatch. BMW reports that the coupe can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Continue with our full M6 Performance Review. continue
M6 Exterior - NA
Reviews are mixed on the M6's exterior design. Forbes contends: "Reaction to the 6 Series' design is divided, but not in a typical way. Some BMW purists and auto journalists break out in hives at the sight of it. Yet according to people on the street, the car looks terrific -- sexy, cool, expensive -- all the stuff an owner loves to hear." Continue with our full M6 Exterior Review or check out the M6 Photo Gallery to see it for yourself. continue
M6 Interior - NA
Critics find the M6's cabin refined and composed of high-quality materials. Still, many complain that BMW's iDrive system is too difficult to operate and that its back seat serves better as a shelf. "The back seat isn't capable of carrying even small children, while the always-beeping 'Park Distance Control' can induce curses and the navigation system was way beyond anything we could hope to figure out," writes MarketWatch. Continue with our full M6 Interior Review, or check out the photo gallery. continue
M6 Safety - NA
The M6 has not yet been crash tested by the federal government or insurance industry, but features a wide array of standard safety features, including front-door-mounted side-impact air bags. Continue with our full M6 Safety Review. continue
M6 Reliability - NA
BMW covers every 2008 M6 with a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Continue with our full M6 Reliability Review. continue
