2008 BMW 6 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Classic and refined rather than over-the-top sporty, the 2008 BMW 6 Series continues the coupe/convertible line introduced in 2004. Essentially a two-door, four-seat version of the automaker's midsize 5 Series, the 6 Series exhibits its own distinctive styling, with a reshaped shark nose that flares stylishly at the sides, double round bi-xenon headlights, a wider air intake for 2008, a low roofline, and two sporty exhaust pipes, subtle reminders of the powerplant that resides under the long, elegant hood.
The 2008 6 Series borrows its engine, as well as most of its underpinnings, from the BMW 550i. That means it sports a 4.8-liter double-overhead-cam V8 engine that produces an acceptable 360 horsepower. While some drivers and reviewers note that the 6 Series tips the scales on the heavy side, the V8 moves the rear-wheel-drive coupe and convertible along at an exhilarating pace. Despite its big engine, the 6 Series squeezes out 22 miles per gallon on the highway, according to BMW.
A sport-tuned suspension with speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering ensures that the 6 Series handles nimbly in even the tightest curves. Active roll stabilization (ARS) and Dynamic Stability Control help keep the 6 Series on the road in tricky conditions, while electro-hydraulic antilock brakes give the 6 Series all the stopping power it needs.
Drivers can order the 6 Series with one of two transmissions. A six-speed manual transmission with a sport mode comes standard, while a new optional six-speed Sport Automatic Transmission gives drivers the ability to choose between automatic or manual-shift modes, with manual shifting via paddle shifters located on the steering wheel. A Sports button makes the new shifter more dynamic, according to BMW.
Inside, the 6 Series offers all the expected luxury-oriented amenities, including Dakota leather upholstery, brushed aluminum interior trim, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, and a 10-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player and MP3 capability.
Drivers note that while the 6 Series can carry four passengers, the back seats can be cramped for adults. Other negatives include the iDrive system, which drivers can use to access the car's electronics, and which many have noted can be overly complicated.
The 6 Series has its detractors, especially reviewers who point out that some of its competitors offer a more comfortable ride and better value. Still, as the largest coupe and convertible available from BMW, the 6 Series has plenty to offer drivers who lean toward the elegance and performance of cars that sport the double-kidney design.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 BMW 6 Series
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by Shileatha H
Dec 02, 2022
The car looks really. Great to drive and the hug the curves well.Dec 02, 2022
by Kelsie D
May 11, 2022
It is a Great Car! Ride is smooth and the stereo system is incredible! It could use bluetooth to play music it takes phone calls through bluetooth but no music. Music has to be [played through Auxiliary Jack. May 11, 2022
by Kevin H
Jun 25, 2021
Ive never driven a 6 series but i had a 535 xi and i adored that car ,so i would probably always be late getting home from work if i had a 6 seriesJun 25, 2021
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by Shileatha H
Dec 02, 2022
The car looks really. Great to drive and the hug the curves well.Dec 02, 2022
by Kelsie D
May 11, 2022
It is a Great Car! Ride is smooth and the stereo system is incredible! It could use bluetooth to play music it takes phone calls through bluetooth but no music. Music has to be [played through Auxiliary Jack. May 11, 2022
by Kevin H
Jun 25, 2021
Ive never driven a 6 series but i had a 535 xi and i adored that car ,so i would probably always be late getting home from work if i had a 6 seriesJun 25, 2021
by Michael C
Apr 27, 2021
This car has class and power! Great features and great punch! Very comfortable Apr 27, 2021
by ,Stan H
Mar 17, 2021
Nice smooth pick up awesome take off gorgeous look sweet interior beautiful car all around Mar 17, 2021
by Cameron U
Jan 19, 2021
Great cosmetically but the car will put you into poverty. Jan 19, 2021
by Arthur D
Oct 09, 2020
I just like the car its what I v been looking forOct 09, 2020
by Ken H
May 04, 2020
Awesome vehicle in every way ! Definitely worth the wait .May 04, 2020
by Paul C
Apr 21, 2020
Love this wip its the best bmw model there is in my opinionApr 21, 2020
by Daner W
Nov 24, 2013
Like everything about the Car! The handling is great, along with confront, and handling. On top of everything the car is a blast to drive! Also the Silver with Black interior really give it a rich look! Overall the car is BEAUTIFUL! Nov 24, 2013
by Sarra S
May 17, 2013
Bluetooth sync with phone & music is great - premium sound system - paddle shift is fun - top down in so. cal is always super nice! Lots of power & handles extremely well.
Spacious trunk & Put 2 car seats in the back and the kids fit fine!May 17, 2013
by Alessandra B
Apr 09, 2013
This car is an amazing with handling, perfect car for any weather. The ultimate dream car, can even fit two baby seats in the back. Gas is the only thing you have to shell out money for. BMW has great coverageApr 09, 2013
by Thomas E
Jul 14, 2012
C'est bien les mariages surtout lorsque l'on te demande d'être chauffeur et qu'en prime on te confie un 635d Cabriolet flanbant neuf. Là où j'ai comparé le 370Z à un jet d'affaires, là on change de registre, beaucoup plus proche du transatlantique en première classe !!! Confort royale, silence de cathédrale, un châssis soudé à la route et un moteur mazout de 286cv accouplé à une boite automatique qui vous font compltement oublier les (quasi) 2 tonnes de la bête !Jul 14, 2012
by Navid N
Mar 27, 2010
u have to refill it every day afta drivin it. but is fast is smooth and goes the way you like it .got 4 seats .but u can just use 2 the back seats got no use it's too damn smallMar 27, 2010
by Karran D
Dec 20, 2009
The perfomance is amazing. It handles good and the acceleration picks up fast. B M W 6 5 0 i . tHIS car is very good, got it good price. got it on 9022 miles. Very nice appearence, interior and exteriorDec 20, 2009
by Christopher W
Nov 18, 2009
This is for a 1983 633Csi (which it won't let me pick)
Performance - acceleration-good, braking-very good, handling
Build Quality - has it needed repairs? As with most 80's BMW's the odometer will eventaly fail. I got mine fixed right away. It cost like $300. Other than that nothing major.
Appearance - Best of the eary 80's BMWs
Cost of Ownership - I got 31 mpg once, It was highway. You can expect around 18 -24 depending on where and how you drive.
Fun Factor - As with most 80's german cars this one is for people who enjoy driving. Its got stuff you need to make it a usable day to day car but it is still a blast to take on the back roads.
I added bilstein sport shocks to mine. They are a bit stiffer then normal shocks when it comes to sharp bump, but for driving on a well paved road they can be better.Nov 18, 2009
by Diane P
Jan 26, 2009
Sooooo much fun to drive!
Gas consumption seems unusually high - you can almost literally watch the gas level drop as you drive...
Performance is awesome - AMAZING acceleration and fabulous handling.
A bit pricey for what you get with this car - especially since this one is manual transmission - but one of the best sports cars we've ever owned!Jan 26, 2009
by Peppino M
Jan 23, 2009
It is actually a 1985 635csi for some reason they do not list it so I had to list as a 2008 650i.
It is getting a freshen up this winter fixing some small rust issues, still one of the most fun cars I have owned or driven even for being a 24 year old car.
The Baverian FerrariJan 23, 2009
by Mike D
Jun 27, 2008
fantastic car realy good handling and drive is fantsticJun 27, 2008
by Sahil D
Jun 23, 2008
it is a good carJun 23, 2008
by Christine R
Jun 21, 2008
i love my baby, she purrs like a kitten. and she never lets me downJun 21, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 18, 2008
it is amazing Jun 18, 2008
by Hanan B
Jun 13, 2008
i love it.Jun 13, 2008
by Arif S
Jun 12, 2008
i like itz body & speed powerJun 12, 2008
by Giancarlo T
May 31, 2008
10 points, best car ever. M6May 31, 2008
by Matthew M
May 30, 2008
Great car and worth the enormous price tag. I bought the M series and then completely customized the exterior, but the M series interior was too well done to touch. I test drove the 650i and it was nothing short of outstanding, but I would not settle for anything less then the M series. If the cash is there I would definitly recommend the M6 for anyone in a mid life crisis (lol), or for a fast and luxurious car that defines BMW on all levels. May 30, 2008
by Riguard Boesman B
May 29, 2008
zoom-zoom all the way from to my next destinationMay 29, 2008
by Roman A
May 25, 2008
This One Was My Fathers 88' BMW M635CSi
He Imported This One to Russia in 1989 along with his frend who took 86' 3-Series.
The tax payments were cheap in those years.
It took Them 2 Week to bring the cars to Moscow from Germany
Eventualy He Finnaly Crashed it in 1996.May 25, 2008
by KarLita C
May 23, 2008
i love itMay 23, 2008
by Konrad S
May 23, 2008
LEATHER, STYLE, BEAUTYMay 23, 2008
by Jessica S
Apr 14, 2008
Great performance, nice smooth drive, expensive to run, not economical, feels very solid and safeApr 14, 2008
by Emilie M
Apr 08, 2008
n i c e c a r ! ! !
f a s t ! ! !
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by Chris P
Mar 22, 2008
great car . very fast. I have to take in the shop about once every 2 months thoughMar 22, 2008
by Rob S
Mar 09, 2008
Not 650 635csi 1981 Imported from germany.
Bmw 635csi 1981 imported from germany so naturally faster becasue it has less weight and no emissions specs so engine is more powerful also has higher compression ratio, lowerd down on bilstiens and full boasl exhaust.Mar 09, 2008
by Jared S
Mar 05, 2008
I can actually say I do miss this car! Once I upgraded the suspension the handling was more like a 3 series car aka Big Go Cart basically! I also got greeat gas mileage out of the 5 speed transmission equipped 6er considering it has a 3.5l Inline 6. Much lighter, much better handeling, and more readily available parts then for my current Jaguar. You get thumbs up and people stopping you all the time, like what is that car, oh wow a BMW 6 series, WOW not seen one of those in years! True exclusivity without the LAmbo, Ferrari, Benz, Maserati, Prices. There is also still lots of sftermarket support and you can easily retorfit the car with a turbocharger from the Euro 745i period specific turbo car as it just swaps right over for supercar performance. Room is also good for taller drivers like I am, but rear seat room is truely only good for children or small adults under 6' tall. I still HIGHLY recommedn one of these as long as it is not a rust prone freak. Make sure to look for no rust on the rear wheel arches, rocker panels, and no under side rust especially near the floor board vent holes (Typical rust Spots on these cars!). Great car also for Drifting, track racing, or a daily driver. I got 20mpg in town in my 5-speed car, although had upgraded injectors and adjustable Fuel pressure Regulator Two great upgrades, and a performance chip from Dinan.Mar 05, 2008
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2008 BMW 6 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$75,600 to $82,700Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Security
Heated door locks: driver side
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Width: 9
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Width: 8.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: Servotronic · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Active head restraints: dual front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Security
Heated door locks: driver side
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Width: 9
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Width: 8.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation