BMW M6 0-60 in less then 4 minutes?

they made that more difficult than it really is. Yes, the car defaults to 400hp when you turn it on. Yes, you need to use iDrive ONE TIME to set how you want the M Dynamic Drive button to work. But if I'm not mistaken once you set what you want you don't have to do it again unless you want to change it. You can then pull everything up at once by hitting the M Dynamic Drive button on the steering wheel. You want that button to pull up max shift speed, max EDC, no DSC, and P500 sport mode? No problem. Set it that way and from then on whenever you hit that M button that's what it pulls up.

MDalle, is that accurate?

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 5:28:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

Mr. Renlex,

TOP GEAR is an entertainment show. You shouldn't believe everything they feature. In fact, you shouldn't even take them seriously. They're here to make people laugh, that's it.

Who are you going to believe when it comes to serious automative discussion? TOP GEAR or a magazine say like Edmunds, Car and Driver or Motor Trend? Hint: It's not TOP GEAR.

And you singeling out MDalle for some negative posts about Lexus is pretty weak and silly. Have you not noticed how MDalle is either kidding or being sarcastic when he's "slamming" Lexus? Heck, I've done it too in past. People like you need to stop taking every little thing bad said about Lexus seriously. Silly little boy.


I'm surprised this topic was even allowed to be posted. Looks like Agent001 wants a flame war to happen...

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 5:31:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

You have to tell it you want more horsepower? What kind of performance car is this? Although, that is a mean looking design. BMW is probably my favorite German made brand.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 5:39:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -10   

Top Gear:

If they are making fun of the other guy, believe everything they say.

If they are making fun of a car you like, don't take them seriously.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 5:58:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

what is the information purpose of this post? everyone already knows the deal with i-Drive and how much many people and publications don't like it. what else is new you fool??

renlex is just trying to start flame wars and the only reason this got posted is because 001 also likes to stick his nose up Lexus' ass.

and just for the record, without iDrive, the car wouldn't function...everyone could do without Lexus park assist.

— NARunner (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 6:16:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

this post is absolutely pointless.
and a personal, snide comment in the summary?
pathetic.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 6:20:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

renlex495, the BMW M6 is for experienced drivers that want a versatile auto from Germany, but if youre all thumbs and when it comes to paking the car then you should get the Lexus with the push-button parking crutch.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 6:20:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Top Gear is a fun show to watch. I love the M6 and their review is entertaining.

BTW- If you can use a cell phone, you can use the idrive system. Some people can't use a cell phone or resisted for some time.

— 530N52 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 6:30:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Hey! I thouhgt if you really want to feel the real power of the BMW M6, that when you hit the M button right? And you just want to cruise and safe gas you have it off right? I think it really cool that you don't have to on 500hp all the time. But what do I know I'm a Lexus fan.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 6:37:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

hey - who here thinks the lexus parking system is easier to sue than idrive? there should be a test, don't look at the manual, don't get hints, and try to firstly park the lexus, then change the radio station or prgram the sat nav.
i reckon the idrive is easier to use.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 6:38:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

it's a lot less than the S-class, but all the cars in the class are bargains compared to the S-class (which is plain overpriced). Load them both up so they're equally equipped (no one buys these "base") and the new LS is creeping up on the 7-series now. Plus, considering the $3-4k worth of maintenance the 7-series comes with it's pretty close to even.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 7:34:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

so you're contradicting yourself, then. It doesn't matter if the 7-series is less or more and whether the LS is a value, you'd buy a Lexus just because it's a Lexus. That's different than what you said before when you were talking about how good a value the LS was. For what it's worth, you know why the LS460 isn't $100k like the S-class or even $85-90k like the 7? Because if they weren't less than the competition they wouldn't sell (except maybe to you, if you can afford one). Don't think for a second Toyota doesn't charge every penny they can, they'd love to charge S-class money.

I have no problem with the LS, I think it's decent enough looking, I'm sure it'll be reliable, and the target audience of the LS will enjoy it for what it is. I just prefer the drive of the 7, S, and A8. Not because they're German, because they're more fun. I'd probably enjoy being chauffered around in the executive rear reclining seats or whatever they're called of the LS more than the others, but if I'm driving the car, give me any of the other cars over the LS.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 9:21:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I'm not sure if I agree, but I do salute your use of profanity.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 8:55:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Agreed, the double standard becomes more obvious every day.

— cynic (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 9:35:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

stupid video...a waste of my time

— maikoazu (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 1:48:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I'm sure a person who is looking for a car of this calibre is computer savy therefore he knows how to adjust the horsepower. Clarkson i'm sure is in love but makes the flaws stand out more than they really are. In city streets the likelihood the owner will be using up all that 400HP is next to zero. Unless you're on the highway but even then 400HP is a lot unless you're trying to get a ticket or run from the cops. However, on a track the 500HP will be in full use and boy does it sound nice.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 6:51:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

another idiot

— AmazingBimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 9:37:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Everyone, stop arguing! ...and drive a Ford :)

— vdiv (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 1:19:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

guys, you do realise jeremy could have just pressed the m button on the steering wheel that does all of the gear and suspension stuff and puts it in extreme m-mode?

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 3:56:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BMW actually developed a self parking system as well. Someone sent me a video from youtube which showed the car would park w/o the driver in the car via remote control. It could park in garages w/o assistance. I actually saw this video before I saw the info for the lexus. Not sure who developed it first...maybe bmw scrapped it.

— ryaajus (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 12:41:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WewrcUWIV8

— ryaajus (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 9:03:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Wow, I got real negative boost from up above, just for telling the truth, how sad.

— cynic (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 1:06:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I've used iDrive (hated it) Command (it better than iDrive, but not yet great, MMi (cool screen but still too much) and lastly the Jaguar interface which was by far the best and easiest thing to use. The touch screen is big and easy to use and allows you to go directly to what you want.

— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 10:53:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This is the 2nd showing of this video on autospies...why would they post it? I don't know.

M-drive useless...I don't think so. Your sitting at a stoplight ready to race, you push your M6's M-drive button & suddenly, your ready to roll. In any other car, 2 steps are needed... most likely you'll be turning of traction control & throwin it into sport mode.

Seriously though, I’m so sick of hearing i-drive this i-drive that from the same people who can’t seem to work their home computer.

I use it everyday and prefer it hands down to the old fashioned way of controlling things inside the cockpit, and if I were to guess...it looks like Audi & Mercedes don’t mind it either.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 6:17:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1