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A car that you can drive fast and far
There are myriad adjustments to tailor the driving position
iDrive system still too complex for some
FEATURES | 9 out of 10
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A car that you can drive fast and far
MyRide.com
There are myriad adjustments to tailor the driving position
ConsumerGuide
iDrive system still too complex for some
Edmunds
The 2008 BMW 6-Series has a little something for everyone, according to TheCarConnection.com's experts. The features lineup makes the BMW 6-Series a car anyone with a love for gizmos can appreciate.
This 2008 BMW series is available in both coupe and convertible body styles, says Edmunds. Standard features on the BMW 6-Series include "18-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, leather upholstery, 12-way power front seats with driver memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker CD audio system with iPod integration and a regular auxiliary audio jack." The convertible top is canvas, not a folding hardtop (which would likely add even more weight to the hefty 6-Series). A navigation system is also standard, as are power features.
On top of this, Edmunds adds, there are two option packages for this 2008 BMW: the Sport package, which includes "19-inch alloy wheels, enhanced exterior trim and sport seats," and the Cold Weather package, which includes "heated seats and steering wheel."
Stand-alone options for the BMW 6-Series include different leather trim, HD and satellite radio, Active Steering, adaptive cruise control, BMW’s head-up display, and keyless ignition/entry.
And of course, there is the iDrive. The iDrive works audio, navigation, and climate controls; six memory buttons in case you forget where you are in its programming; a lane-departure warning system; and a head-up display, all competing for your attention. MyRide.com professes a love/hate relationship with the controls for the iDrive on the 2008 BMW 6-Series. With the radio dials directly below the climate controls, it's hard to manage them while on the road. "In addition to the minimalist stereo controls on the center of the dashboard," MyRide.com pleads of BMW, "consider adding a tuning knob and a row of radio station preset buttons." ConsumerGuide says, "drivers otherwise grapple with iDrive's many menus and settings--a real distraction." Only Edmunds shows some love for the iDrive on the BMW 6-Series, though not wholeheartedly. It is better than previous versions but still difficult to operate. There are some cool features, however, such as "voice command." You can also unlock the door "by just touching the door handle."
Conclusion
The features of the 2008 BMW 6-Series can make any car fanatic smile with delight—with the exception of iDrive.
