[Averdi]

I was just messing around online and I found out that m6s are very cheap used...could get one with less then 50k miles for 35k..why so cheap?? Crazy ! Just blew my mind

[335iAP]

The last gen M6? If I remember correctly, those engines are time bombs

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by 335iAP

The last gen M6? If I remember correctly, those engines are time bombs

Yeah they're like 08-09s. That might be the reason then lol

[fravel]

That's exactly the reason. You've gotta have extra deep pockets to keep them running out of warranty.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Unreliable and drinks gas like whoa (8-9 MPG Avg). Set aside a few extra dollars for problems. I almost went with the M5 of the same generation but didn't want the head aches.

[AllBlackBimmer]

They really aren't that great of cars....

They were heavy, didn't handle as well as they should... many engine issues, clunky transmissions

and have really debatable looks.

It is surprising they go so cheap, I remember coming across a few during my continued e92 M3 search and always found it odd they are "cheaper" than M3s... even though the M6 retailed for much more. M3s are way more desirable.

[Averdi]

yeah I've just been looking at some. they backs on those cars are beautiful but something about the front end throws me off, kinda looks like a shark lol. but i just found it crazy that a 100k car is going for that cheap with not that many miles, and a v10.

[AzureHaze]

Because SMG.

[MonacoBlueE90]

Yeah they are really cheap Here it's "only" 77k for 2007 model with under 50k miles.

[924er]

Well the 335i ain't doing any better. You can find an 07 on CL for 11k

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

Yeah they are really cheap Here it's "only" 77k for 2007 model with under 50k miles.

damn, cut that price in half for the US lol

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by 924er

Well the 335i ain't doing any better. You can find an 07 on CL for 11k

cause people are scared of the two turbos lol. mine were replaced at 54k so I'm content with my car till i sell it

[djjasper]

Originally Posted by Averdi

cause people are scared of the two turbos lol. mine were replaced at 54k so I'm content with my car till i sell it

And the water pump and the coils and fuel pump and injectors and bulb warning lights and valve cover gaskets and oh wait... I love my car!!

[135Pats]

Lol if you are remotely concerned with "value" or "out of warranty repairs", the S85 is categorically NOT the motor you want. It's an extraordinary motor, IMO the best BMWM has produced since the S54, but it's damn close to a race motor and will happily extract five-figure labor charges on a routine basis.

It's the type of motor that can genuinely cost $20K a year to keep running. But I look a the displacement and powerband, and wonder "where is the boost?!?!?"

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by 135Pats

Lol if you are remotely concerned with "value" or "out of warranty repairs", the S85 is categorically NOT the motor you want. It's an extraordinary motor, IMO the best BMWM has produced since the S54, but it's damn close to a race motor and will happily extract five-figure labor charges on a routine basis.

It's the type of motor that can genuinely cost $20K a year to keep running. But I look a the displacement and powerband, and wonder "where is the boost?!?!?"

Yeah in my opinion that's not even worth it. I'll upgrade my turbos and be pushin the same power with 5k lol

[supergoat]

An out of warranty M is a very affordable car, compared to new of course.

[tke344]

I do believe you can save yourself some of the headaches by avoiding the SMG.

[335m]

Do people try to get extended 3rd party warranties on them? I could handle it being in the shop every once in a while if it wasn't me paying for it.

[YouAreMyWorld]

The S85, in my opinion, when not accounting for reliability, is one of the best engines ever made--period. Not just by ///M, or production engines, but ever. Only the S70/2 & S54 come into my mind when mentioning ///M's V10.

The S85 is truly one of the best ways a consumer can get to a racing pedigree without having to step into upper echelons of "super-cars" (Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc.). Unfortunately while the price of the complete package for an E60 M5/E63 M6 barely approaches the sticker price of the aforementioned brands, the engine upkeep isn't nearly as forgiving. It is a V10 though, so it comes with the territory.

We'll undoubtedly never see anything like it again, especially due to rising emissions restrictions. It's certainly not a DD (unless you have the deep-pockets to afford so) and would behave best as your Sunday driver.

Do not be mislead by the going prices of them now. Just because you can find them for 35k and less, doesn't mean their upkeep doesn't resemble their 100K+ original price tag and extremely rare engines.

With that said though, if I could afford it, I'd buy an E60 M5 in a heartbeat. There's truly nothing quite like it in the world and never will be again.

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by 335m

Do people try to get extended 3rd party warranties on them? I could handle it being in the shop every once in a while if it wasn't me paying for it.

+1

[YouAreMyWorld]

Originally Posted by 335m

Do people try to get extended 3rd party warranties on them? I could handle it being in the shop every once in a while if it wasn't me paying for it.

Originally Posted by Averdi

+1

A lot of the 3rd party warranties that people acquire/mention on this forum (such as Route 66) do not cover ///M vehicles.

So I'd imagine it would be difficult to find a company that will warranty said cars.

[MuffinMan910]

for the same reason you can buy a 2008 merc s63 amg for $35,000.

one thing goes wrong with it you mine as well part it out