Re: M6 Reliability READ THIS FIRST! (archive)

I second this opinion. If you're going to buy an M6, buy the most immaculate (that does not mean low mileage) one you can find with full records. The premium that you pay in price will be worth it.

M6s have a threshold. If you drive the piss out of them, costs will add up quickly in the form of suspension and drivetrain componants wearing out. If you drive them with respect (which does not mean slowly, either) and skill and stay on top of regular maintenance, you will be rewarded with a fairly reliable car.

And yes, they make great daily drivers unless your commuite includes alot of stop and go traffic. If that is the case, you may find the stick and heavy clutch a bit of a bear.

: : I am thinking about purchasing an M6. Does anyone have any input about the reliability of these cars? Major problem areas? Is it reasonable to use one as a daily driver? Thanks for the input.

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: Beware many of these cars have been totaly whored out and you can spend $10,000.00 in suspension brakes front end, rear subframe bushings, cluth, ait conditioning, radiator, alternator, guibo, drive shaft, shift linkage, half shaft rod ends.

: I have been their done that, only buy a car with book and records with original drive train, examined by a Master BMW mecahanic! To propperly rebuild a engine and install can run $14,000.00

: A nice two owner car, up to date on service is a great daily driver, buy from the ads in the BMW club magazine "The Roundel"

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