M5POST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   M5POST - BMW M5 Forum > F10 M5 Forum > BMW M5 (F10) General Forum

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-09-2013, 03:23 PM   #1
BC87
Second Lieutenant
BC87's Avatar
United_States
16
Rep
225
Posts

Drives: 13 M5
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Just curious

How many of you guys are considering the m6 gran coupe? If so, what color?(ext. and int)
__________________
carlsturm - My E60 M5 suffers from "RPM lag" - I'm not concerned with F10 turbo lag
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 03:35 PM   #2
RPiM5
Major General
RPiM5's Avatar
2856
Rep
7,883
Posts

Drives: Mexico Blue F10 M5(Mika)
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego

iTrader: (0)

Not me. Too big and way overpriced. Plus I don't think that they are going to offer the 2014 M6GC with any kind of Competition Package. Lol!
__________________


Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 03:41 PM   #3
AM47
Driver
Canada
10
Rep
155
Posts

Drives: M5,X5M
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Not for me, waiting for the M5 with CCB
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 03:49 PM   #4
Tom C
Captain
45
Rep
646
Posts

Drives: M8 GC Comp, Shelby GT500
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by RPiM5 View Post
Not me. Too big and way overpriced. Plus I don't think that they are going to offer the 2014 M6GC with any kind of Competition Package. Lol!
I agree.

Also, maybe it is just me...but I prefer sedans that were orginally conceived and designed as strictly sedans and not just elongated coupes with almost a kind of a "stretch limo" effect.
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 04:08 PM   #5
M54ccibo
Major
M54ccibo's Avatar
United_States
83
Rep
1,489
Posts

Drives: '16 GT4
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (0)

I'm passing too, not really keen on the looks. But I am driving it at COTA in June. Looking forward to seeing how it compares on the track to the M5/6, just for comparison sake.
__________________
Current: '16 GT4
Past ///Ms:
'13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full
'10 E60 M5, Space Gray/Black
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 04:23 PM   #6
Un Gato Malodoro
Second Lieutenant
Un Gato Malodoro's Avatar
United_States
25
Rep
199
Posts

Drives: 2013 Azurite Black F10 M5
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Washington, DC

iTrader: (0)

I saw a regular 6GC and I honestly don't like it (always a subjective thing)...and as mentioned the price is outrageous for no power difference, etc. Plus I'm actually very happy with my 2013 M5 with all its foibles. Just my $.02
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 05:47 PM   #7
mdevil
Private First Class
United_States
17
Rep
123
Posts

Drives: 2016 M3 (Ordered)
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
its too big ... M5 looks so much better...
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 06:07 PM   #8
bobblehead
Brigadier General
bobblehead's Avatar
Canada
256
Rep
4,721
Posts

Drives: warp speed
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto, On

iTrader: (0)

the wife will not let me spend anymore or else.
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 06:58 PM   #9
stealth.pilot
Knight Commander
stealth.pilot's Avatar
United Kingdom
554
Rep
5,948
Posts

Drives: 2014 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Buckhead

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by BC87
How many of you guys are considering the m6 gran coupe? If so, what color?(ext. and int)
I was but have run into dealer allocation issues, so am struggling to close. Want to do ED Mid-late July.

I was going to order either San Marino Blue or Frozen Gray, with Full Opal White Individual leather, White ash wood trim, Executive Package, DA package and B&O.
__________________
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Ordered: EQS580, BMW IX, Lucid Air Touring, Corvette Stingray
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 08:00 PM   #10
Vic55
Lieutenant General
Vic55's Avatar
18966
Rep
10,095
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: THE Orange County

iTrader: (9)

I already have an M6 coupe but just for the sake of change I might do it... White with sakhir or black interior.
__________________
2023 BMW M8 Coupe Competition Alpine White
2022 BMW M3 Competition XDrive Aventurine Red
2022 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe Shark Blue
2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Suzuka Gray
2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 09:38 PM   #11
BC87
Second Lieutenant
BC87's Avatar
United_States
16
Rep
225
Posts

Drives: 13 M5
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

From the beginning I didn't like the design of the current 6. However, as more and more photos of the m6 gc surface I find myself appreciating the beauty of it and the regular 6 and 6gc. I just can't justify the price increase for similar performance. I do really want to see one in pure metal silver. Finally, a decent new paint color instead of all these frozen colors. I'll admit when frozen gray came out I thought it was amazing...but now enough is enough with the frozen colors.
__________________
carlsturm - My E60 M5 suffers from "RPM lag" - I'm not concerned with F10 turbo lag
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 09:39 PM   #12
mwlmd
Lieutenant Colonel
mwlmd's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
1,548
Posts

Drives: Porsche 991 TTS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, OR

iTrader: (0)

Nope. Not a fan. Even if priced the same as an M5. If I wanted a weird looking 4 door sports car would have went with a Panamera.
__________________
CURRENT:
His: Porsche 991 Turbo S
Carrera white/Black
Hers: BMW X3MC
BSM/Black
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 09:41 PM   #13
johnsama86
Private First Class
Canada
18
Rep
165
Posts

Drives: 19" G05 40i
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 BMW M5  [10.00]
I find the car is way too "GRAND" coupe
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 09:43 PM   #14
BC87
Second Lieutenant
BC87's Avatar
United_States
16
Rep
225
Posts

Drives: 13 M5
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mwlmd View Post
Nope. Not a fan. Even if priced the same as an M5. If I wanted a weird looking 4 door sports car would have went with a Panamera.
Ok the panamera is beyond weird looking lol. It's downright ugly.
__________________
carlsturm - My E60 M5 suffers from "RPM lag" - I'm not concerned with F10 turbo lag
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 10:08 PM   #15
runningthingz
Second Lieutenant
runningthingz's Avatar
20
Rep
273
Posts

Drives: Frozen White M5
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Not considering it... But am interested in the M6 coupe.
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 10:12 PM   #16
Pazzo009
Major
Pazzo009's Avatar
1108
Rep
1,314
Posts

Drives: X5M,M3(46&36),812SF
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NY&GA

iTrader: (0)

For anyone considering, have you drove or sat in a gran coupe? I'm 6'1 and felt claustrophobic in it. Hair was hitting the headliner, and you can maybe sit a baby behind my seat. My brother has a CLS and it feels roomier IMO. Gorgeous car but impractical.
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 11:22 PM   #17
Niko1414
Captain
United_States
67
Rep
704
Posts

Drives: 720S, s550, S7, 997GT3RS
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Laguna Beach, CA

iTrader: (0)

Not for me
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 11:34 PM   #18
URBAN LEGEND
Rocky
URBAN LEGEND's Avatar
United_States
411
Rep
3,085
Posts

Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brenham TX

iTrader: (0)

Long front overhang. Z4 style.
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2013, 11:50 PM   #19
mwlmd
Lieutenant Colonel
mwlmd's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
1,548
Posts

Drives: Porsche 991 TTS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, OR

iTrader: (0)

Grand coupe sounds very Pontiac
__________________
CURRENT:
His: Porsche 991 Turbo S
Carrera white/Black
Hers: BMW X3MC
BSM/Black
Appreciate 0
      05-10-2013, 02:45 AM   #20
keyalex
New Member
keyalex's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
28
Posts

Drives: F10 M5
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: CA

iTrader: (0)

Sure! Depending on what the programs look like. Also, curious to see the '14 M5...
Appreciate 0
      05-10-2013, 06:12 AM   #21
uhn2000
Big K...
uhn2000's Avatar
Canada
170
Rep
1,717
Posts

Drives: M3CS BX7
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vic55 View Post
I already have an M6 coupe but just for the sake of change I might do it... White with sakhir or black interior.
Vic I would love to know how you decide what car to take for the day
__________________
Many fun toys... M3CS XB7 FTW!
Appreciate 0
      05-10-2013, 07:14 AM   #22
Scott_in_FL
Private
8
Rep
56
Posts

Drives: 2010 Nissan GTR
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Boca Raton, FL

iTrader: (0)

The M5 is the original M car and will always be the classic M for that reason alone (M3 came right after, so I'll also give it classic status). The others M models that have since come along in the last few years hold no interest for me as M cars since there are plenty of other equal or better performance options with other brands. Thus, if it's not an M5 (or M3), I rather save the money and drive one of the non-M models because it just wouldn't feel "special" to me.

As for looks, the 6GC looks decent, but it's not my cup of tea. I don't know who could fit into the back of it. If you're over 6ft, then forget it. Even getting into the front seats are tough with the smaller entry opening (and I'm fit, but tall).

This concept really reminds me of X6 -- BMW clearly has identified a target market that will put looks ahead of just about all else (i.e. legacy of the brand, driving performance). The cars are wildly impractical, but seem to gain appreciation by those who really don't care much about anything other than how the vehicle looks (unless you're really tiny have really tiny stuff -- then, the practicality may not be an issue).

Perhaps BMW has determined that the M buyer today is different. It's not the guy who has followed the storied brand since inception and always aspired to be able to park an M in his garage and enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed, for years to come. Maybe now their buyer just wants the next best thing with a badge that is associated with a high price tag.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:28 PM.




m5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST