BMW 6 Series HOW TO BUY A GOOD ONE - E63 E64 

Glad it helped James!

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Hope it goes well!

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Next time!

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Thanks Walter - best to give that one a wide berth, might have been an easy fix but not worth the worry!

Very kind of you!

Can't trust mechanics these days!

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Thanks Werner, you are always welcome here!

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Don't panic, I'm sure you got a good one!

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation how? How did you know that?! 😳

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Well done Stephen, good buy, I hope it keeps going for years!

Nice job old chaps . Sorry I had to say that straight away before I go to bed , heheh 🤭

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The right 650i will last for years!

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Thanks Timm, appreciated.

You've been given a warning of failure - do something about it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YIAzc3qgoF4.html

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That's very kind of you Holly!

Well, at least you are still driving it!

Check your outside temperature reading - they can misread and then disable the soft-top

Hope it went well....

Did you purchase the car

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Spies everywhere! Good to hear from you Jonathan!

Yes, absolutely, but my own thoughts are just go for the biggest one - economy and big cars don't go well together!

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@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation After inspection, the story here is one of neglected maintenance. I could not get the oil cap off, but the (low) coolant appeared to be green. Cosmetically a bit neglected but no body damage or rust. Both upper headlights (turn signals?) were very loose. Molding around the windshield rotted and wiper blades needed immediate replacement. Windshield sprayer not working - not sure if it was the pump or just no fluid. Needed windshield washer fluid and wiper blade refills. Interior was a bit tired although no tears. Many cracks on the upper dash (car was from a hot climate). No evidence of water leaks but I did not check thoroughly. Started well, no smoke (I did the steam/smoke test.). BUT, as soon as I put it in gear, transmission malfunction warning. I drove it a mile up the highway under reduced power, turned around, and drove back. I may have tried to buy it cheap if not for the trans failure. Pretty sure the guy would have sold for $5000USD, but the trans failure is just too scary, so I passed. 🙁 I did not try the top or windows due to the transmission having already scared me off. Finally, the ergonomics of the car were very claustrophobic compared to my E38. Difficult to see sides and rear with the top up, with small side view mirrors.

I went back and successfully did a transmission ECU reset. Did a top/window test and those functioned normally. Car drove better but was still somehow uninspiring to drive.

I think I would pass on that one, even for 5 grand, transmission problem was probably low battery voltage but you don't need to chance it as it sounds neglected!

So it’s 2024 and I’m thinking about buying 2012 650 xdrive with only 60,000 miles car fax is clean shoes history of maintenance but I’ve been told to stay away from those then been told there good cars if taken care of. Of course I’m going to get the extended warranty if I purchase but I’m very nervous of the stories I hear but excited about the good things I’m so confused

It is important to do the things in the order I presented - you need the engine cold to check the oil cap and coolant - and then check for smoke on start-up.

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation thanks for confirming

These cars are extremely fickle. I thought I had also bought a lemon 2004 645ci vert about 10 years ago. Constant issues the first year of ownership. With a bit of patience, research, and low cost DIY repairs I still have that car and she performs 100 X better at 110k miles than she did when I bought her with 69k on the odometer. She's still a little quirky once in a while with throwing lambda codes but 8 times out of ten she's a good driver.

@@gotmylk I agree. I bought an 06 650i with 72k. BMW had to do the valve seals free to me. So that was that. At 120k I had to change the mechatronic solenoids. Every time i fix a coolant hose another starts leaking. As for a drivers car. She's just as nice as Tims but I deleted the mufflers and now she sounds like drivers car....

@@DiZZoLabs I've always debated the muffler delete on mine. They do sound good without them. I have a C5 Corvette with full "race" exhaust (Kooks long tube headers and off road xpipe through Borla Stingers) for when I want to make noise and drive fast. So kept the 645 more refined.

Blast! Sorry to hear that!

Thanks Damian, glad it all helped!

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation it should be me Thanking you sir, as I am smitten with my old girl, and she had a good run home as I bought my car in Basingstoke and drove her first up to Corby which was around 180 miles that day and then another 330 miles back to Scotland the next day. And it has a good spec with pro logic 7 stereo satnav, the sunroof nappa leather sport seats, 19” wheels, power fold and anti dazzle dip mirrors dynamic package, shadow line trim, the cam chain has been done an oil leak fixed and she only has 110000 miles on the clock, and if it wasn’t for your channel I don’t think I would’ve got such a nice example so once again thank you

Yes Paul, the same method can be used for any BMW - following the fluids works!

That's bad luck, new engine, not a cheap option!

Thank you Owen!

Good man! If you think the 6-Series is finnicky you ought to try a V8 E32, now that was fussy!

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation nice vehicle ! It gives a car soul when you work on them yourself😊 keep it up Timm 👍

Thank you too Vlad!

Hello Davide, it's all about weight and performance - if you want the same performance as a 650i then you would use the same amount of fuel in any car weighing about the same. Of course, you don't get the same performance in a 630i - but that's the point, if you want performance get a 650i - and then you have the option of saving fuel by driving slower - you don't get both options with the 630i!

Hopefully by now you will have found the lock in the rear of the centre console underneath the lift-up cover!

My last name isn't Timms though!

Thanks for the suggestion!

Yes David, always a good plan to get the transmission fluid, filter and Mechatronics seals changed!

Great to hear, and thank you!

The throttle control is adaptive, once you start giving it some welly it will get a lot more responsive! The car needs to drive like a luxury car sometimes, hence the long pedal until you start pushing it.

The 630i is the best because the engine is less complicated

Probably a good choice, they can be a bit demanding!

4.8 is way better the 650 I came 4.4 and 4.8

Thanks! No, I've never owned or driven a diesel - ever!

Glad to help Tony! No, I've got a real job you know!

Let us know how you get on!

Thanks, for the reply. I will be going this coming Thursday.@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Hi Tim, I found another 2007 650I. Few more miles but great service records. Drives like new with the new set of tires he put on.

Don't worry, keep up with the Forte and Wynns Leak Stopper and you will be fine!

Yes, I have just found that the booster area was blocked again this week!

Thanks, that's very kind of you!

No need to twist my arm - go for the 335i - that's the most fun!

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation cheers dude!

There's still a few cheap ones around Nero!

The 630i is certainly the reliable one from the range!

Thanks!

I would much rather use BMW coolant which can be bought direct from BMW and is often on Amazon

It's the road speed that determines the ability to drop down gears - but saying that you should be able to change into 2nd at around 50mph

Yes, obviously, which is why I'm careful to say - if it doesn't have blue coolant that's a problem - rather than blue coolant proves it is BMW coolant.....

Found it on Ebay, around £100 or so in its carry-bag!

Thanks Georgi! Higher mileage is usually better as it means more regular oil changes. Mine is at 125,000 miles!