A bit boring, and lacks as much presence as the old model or the MB CL, but certainly prettier than the model that is currently on sale.
However, I would take the current 6er over this.
(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/Car/BMW/6Series/BMW-6Series-169101024248321600x1060.jpg)
(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/BMW/6Series/BMW-6Series-169101024247631600x1060.jpg)
Gorgeous rear.
(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/BMW/6Series/BMW-6Series-169101024522721600x1060.jpg)
(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/BMW/6Series/BMW-6Series-169101024508971600x1060.jpg)
(http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/BMW/6Series/BMW-6Series-1691010245505861600x1060.jpg)
I still think the Concept CS was a head-over-heels better design than this or the 8-series. It was far more adventurous and yet and still was quite beautiful.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/252850/
I think the rear would work better if the taillights didn't come up above that crease on the trunk. Not really crazy about it. Hopefully it'll be smaller + lighter than the last one (though prob not). Not a fan of the turbo motors either. Blah.
:wub:
That looks great. I'd have it over a CL.
Boring. Especially the front. The rear is muscular and sporty in appearance, side profile isn't bad but the front just looks outright 'wimpish'. Guess I have to see it in real life before I really say more about the design.
The cabin looks great though.
Love it. I like the old model too (still high on my list), but I definitely like this.
Something about the front isn't sitting well with me, but the rear is a big improvement.
I'm having trouble liking the front, but overall the car looks great :ohyeah:
I think it looks pretty sharp. It reminds me of the classic 8-series, though (which isn't a bad thing).
NICE!
I think it looks really good. I'm enamored with BMW's new front end styling too.
Very nice, how much.
Hate the concept car interior, love the rest of the car.
I like the interior except for the giant screen on the dash, might as well put my 32 inch LG in there.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on September 20, 2010, 12:10:44 PM
I like the interior except for the giant screen on the dash, might as well put my 32 inch LG in there.
With the exception of the gas pedal, it looks like something Toyota would design for a pickup truck or minivan.
Styling language on the interior looks pretty similar to other BMW's.
I do like the suede headliner, that's pretty pimp.
All in all it is a good looking car, but for some reason it leaves me cold. :huh:
(http://img3.auto-motor-und-sport.de/BMW-Concept-6-Series-Coupe-Innenraum-f900x600-F4F4F2-C-60d0227-397984.jpg)
(http://img3.auto-motor-und-sport.de/BMW-Concept-6-Series-Coupe-Scheinwerfer-f900x600-F4F4F2-C-f3fdc97f-397982.jpg)
Quote from: Galaxy on September 20, 2010, 12:38:18 PM
All in all it is a good looking car, but for some reason it leaves me cold. :huh:
Yeah it's hard to find the heater setting with the idrive.
I am digging it.
Does the lack of a mechanical hand brake mean no stick option?
Quote from: Submariner on September 20, 2010, 01:59:32 PM
Does the lack of a mechanical hand brake mean no stick option?
A lot of European cars are losing traditional handbrakes.
The current Legacy uses an electronic handbrake, and you can still get a 6-speed.
Quote from: Submariner on September 20, 2010, 01:59:32 PM
Does the lack of a mechanical hand brake mean no stick option?
FWIW, my S4 has an electric e-brake, but is a 6-speed manual.
A4 has an elec handbrake. I think the new Regal does, too, though I dunno if that thing is available with a stick...?
Can you dig it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw9yEuwohkk
Quote from: giant_mtb on September 20, 2010, 02:21:54 PM
A4 has an elec handbrake. I think the new Regal does, too, though I dunno if that thing is available with a stick...?
2.4L, no. 2.0T, yes.
Ugh, I hate the electronic E-brake.
Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on September 20, 2010, 02:46:07 PM
Ugh, I hate the electronic E-brake.
If the car is auto only, it's fine with me, but for some illogical reason, I really dig a mechanical one in cars with manuals.
Quote from: Galaxy on September 20, 2010, 12:38:18 PM
All in all it is a good looking car, but for some reason it leaves me cold. :huh:
It looks unfinished. I need to see it in a color w/some hue and different wheels.
It doesn't look like a BMW though.
Quote from: Submariner on September 20, 2010, 02:47:48 PM
If the car is auto only, it's fine with me, but for some illogical reason, I really dig a mechanical one in cars with manuals.
I double cover a mechanical handbrake by parking in 1st, so it's not as much a worry for me, but I too prefer to pull on a handbrake.
Proportions are sexiful, details are shite, interior is a big "WTF?".
Quote from: the Teuton on September 20, 2010, 12:09:06 PM
Hate the concept car interior, love the rest of the car.
I honestly doubt that the production interior will look much different.
I prefer the old one.
Quote from: Raza on September 20, 2010, 03:06:11 PM
I double cover a mechanical handbrake by parking in 1st, so it's not as much a worry for me, but I too prefer to pull on a handbrake.
See, I double cover the handbrake by parking in 1st. :lol:
Quote from: Raza on September 20, 2010, 06:13:31 AM
Love it. I like the old model too (still high on my list), but I definitely like this.
:hesaid:
I wasn't sure about BMW's new front ends, either, until I saw a new 5 up close. Much, much better in person.
Quote from: omicron on September 21, 2010, 07:34:31 AM
:hesaid:
I wasn't sure about BMW's new front ends, either, until I saw a new 5 up close. Much, much better in person.
They're def cleaner + easier on the eye. Just wish they were more German than Japanese
I think the idea of an electronic e-brake (or handbrake or whatever you call it) is fine. I've never used my e-brake for anything other than parking. Making it an on/off switch doesn't have an effect on the way I drive.
The benefit, I guess, is that it cleans up the area between the driver and front passenger seat.
Quote from: hotrodalex on September 19, 2010, 07:28:49 PM
:wub:
Took the words right out of my mouth.
The only tweak it could use is the lower front grill, it just looks awkward.
I do not like the new headlights on any of the BMWs, I think they were going in a more unique direction with the older 5 series and should have played on that.
However, at least it does not look "sad" like the old 6 did.
I will take a convertible, please!
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on September 20, 2010, 11:43:56 AM
Very nice, how much.
For the amount of money you have to pay for this car, you can buy 1,000 Plymouth Volare's! Are there even still 1,000 Volare's in the US!?
Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 01, 2010, 08:44:50 AM
For the amount of money you have to pay for this car, you can buy 1,000 Plymouth Volare's! Are there even still 1,000 Volare's in the US!?
I'm sure there is but not many of them may be running.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on October 01, 2010, 09:16:25 AM
I'm sure there is but not many of them may be running.
Wait...are they that crappy? :frown:
Most American cars built at that time had some pretty shotty quality but another reason is not many people care about those cars so once they quit running many were just left to rot. I think there is one actually near my parents house that's sitting near someones house not running but it could be a Dodge too.
wow, how the heck did I miss this thread :mask:
this new 6 is a big improvement over the current one IMO, but that side profile looks a little too familiar. very handsome car, nonetheless.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 01, 2010, 09:21:38 AM
Wait...are they that crappy? :frown:
dude that's what everyone's been trying to tell you from the very first time you fell in love at first sight with the damn thing.
I think BMW design has already went in the right direction since Chris Bangle left.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on October 01, 2010, 09:26:35 AM
Most American cars built at that time had some pretty shotty quality but another reason is not many people care about those cars so once they quit running many were just left to rot. I think there is one actually near my parents house that's sitting near someones house not running but it could be a Dodge too.
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 01, 2010, 10:31:02 AM
dude that's what everyone's been trying to tell you from the very first time you fell in love at first sight with the damn thing.
It's still hot though. :wub:
If you wanted to take a Volare back to Germany I bet that your shipping cost would be more than what the car is worth.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on October 01, 2010, 11:29:02 AM
If you wanted to take a Volare back to Germany I bet that your shipping cost would be more than what the car is worth.
Well I want an Oldsmobile Delta 88 now. How much are those nowadays? :praise:
I saw one a while back on craigslist with a 403 V8 for about 2 grand. Looked in decent shape.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on October 02, 2010, 01:48:56 PM
I saw one a while back on craigslist with a 403 V8 for about 2 grand. Looked in decent shape.
Nah, 403cid V8 is a bit underpowered. Gimme the 5854855485409540cid V8 option. :ohyeah:
every time Wimmer tries to crack a joke, it reminds me of this commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCAwITgtCY8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCAwITgtCY8)
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 02, 2010, 03:37:14 PM
every time Wimmer tries to crack a joke, it reminds me of this commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCAwITgtCY8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCAwITgtCY8)
Although, I don't think that doing pushups with one's tongue is at all funnier than stopping fan blades with one's tongue. A stupid commercial, IMO, since neither things are representative of actual humor.
Quote from: hotrodalex on September 19, 2010, 07:28:49 PM
:wub:
same emotion. bmw seems to be neglectful of this relatively slow seller, so the redesign is certainly overdue. not over the top, yet not looking sedate or especially boring, imo. this look should last a while, but more frequent updates, like the bimmer sedans would likely keep it fresh and far more competitive and desirable and to a larger customer base, i think.
Quote from: ifcar on September 20, 2010, 07:17:28 AM
Something about the front isn't sitting well with me, but the rear is a big improvement.
yes, and the glass roof from the rear angle looks classy - almost 'benz SL-like" in coupe form. the front, although sexy in a feline kinda way looks a bit heavy compared to the grace and simplicity of the rest of the car - not quite as sleek up-front, i would say.
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 02, 2010, 03:37:14 PM
every time Wimmer tries to crack a joke, it reminds me of this commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCAwITgtCY8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCAwITgtCY8)
Germans are too busy making stuff to be funny.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on October 03, 2010, 02:12:34 PM
Germans are too busy making stuff to be funny.
Japan makes stuff, and manages to be hilarious at the same time :lol:
(http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/demotivational-posters-meanwhile-in-tokyo.jpg)
The back isn't doing it for me.
(http://www.mcsmk8.com/91-850/91850-04.JPG)
I don't know about these new BMWs...the rear of this one is truly horrible. It reminds me of a regular pedestrian car but I can' put the name on it....but what were they thinking about that rear end?
I saw it. Next generation BMW 6-Series.
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2206/bmw6erc1.jpg)
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/108/bmw6erc2.jpg)
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/451/bmw6erc3.jpg)
I hope the keep the rear roof like that...I've heard they were moving to a more traditional design...
My wifes dealer told her that it will be a retractable hardtop like the others.
Who knows.
There's tons of shots of it running around with a cloth top. It's not going to be a hard top.
There are also tons of shots of it covered in plastic, ergo... :huh:
I agree it is unlikely, I was just relating what a dealer has said.
Quote from: SJ_GTI on September 20, 2010, 02:19:40 PM
FWIW, my S4 has an electric e-brake, but is a 6-speed manual.
S4?!
Quote from: Rupert on October 12, 2010, 08:01:58 PM
S4?!
Not too good at linking, but will give it a shot:
http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=22109.0 (http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=22109.0)
The VW Passat has got a standard E-Brake on all configurations, since the introduction of the current model in 2005. I have a DSG but now I don't use the e-brake even for parking. It kind a prematurely consumes the rear brake pads.