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First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« on: May 26, 2011, 04:03:34 am »


'A supremely capable grand tourer in the purest sense'this car likes open roads and grand sweepers,' says Peter Bleakney.

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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2011, 10:17:49 am »
Terrific design and interior, I really like this GT cabriolet. Comfortable with a nice interior to boot. I hope it's a winner in the sale dept; I don't see any reason why not.  :)
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 12:27:19 pm »
I like the overhead picture of the inside.  Those rear seats aren't so much seats, but more like human shelves because there is absolutely zero leg room.

Why make a big coupe with a back seat when no one with legs can actually sit back there?  This is why I don't understand the point of the 6.  It's a completely redundant car since it does nothing a 3 doesn't already do.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2011, 01:12:21 pm »
I actually prefer the current one. Especially from the rear.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2011, 01:34:45 pm »
I prefer the old design. This new one seems less 'edgy' and lacking in passion in its design.
Just my .02
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2011, 02:45:43 pm »
^^ Me too, I really liked the look of the older one.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2011, 03:09:17 pm »
Quote from: mmret on May 26, 2011, 01:12:21 pm
I actually prefer the current one. Especially from the rear.

Me too.  Or just get the E550 and keep the difference.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2011, 04:31:57 am »
BMW seems too bland these days.

They all look the same and not so distinguishable between the series.

I too like the previous one by large.

This one looks like having flat butt.

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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2011, 07:16:41 pm »
The prev. model's rear is better designed? C'mon guys! "Bangle butt" is gone for good. That guy (designer-Chris Bangle) is no longer employed by BMW.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2011, 10:21:47 am »
Ugh. Curb weight is more than a base Toyota Sienna minivan. Very well executed for its target audience of geriatric multi-millionaires though so a smart business decision, as are most BMW products these days. Hopefully they have the sense to stop with the Ultimate Driving Machine babble now.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2011, 01:02:06 pm »
I thought this article looked familiar....
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2011, 01:23:22 pm »
A big, fat car for big, fa..., uh, rich people. ;D
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2011, 01:29:34 pm »
Bavarian Thunderbird! ;D

Well, it looks better than the old one. But it is a pretty inefficient package. For cars in this price range, I'd expect the use of lots of exotic materials to keep the weight down.

Still no substitute for the original 635CSi or M6.
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Re: First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2011, 11:05:59 am »
A little surprised at the beef on on this car especially for a Cabrio GT but that will be a non factor with this name plate.
As always, Cabrio + Name Plate + Hefty price tag - Ambiguous styling = Another BMW homerun!  ;D
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