So last night I was watching Auto Motor Sport (DW television) -- German show... and they showed the newest BMW Convertible... 635i...

I swear the back end was a total copy of the SC430.... I couldn't believe it!!!

Anyone else seen the show?

 

Umm the 645i doesnt look ANYTHING like an SC430 in ANY way at all.

The new Solara, Tundra, and practically every new toyota is having tail lights VERY similar to the SC430 however. The new Solara tail lights are disgusting to look at, the rear end is very similar to the SC430.

Now the 645i is in a class of its own....

 

CE nice to see you back. I think the 645's rear end looks like the new Solara's, defintely not my cup of tea.

 

The back end of the 645 looks like a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus from the back. Exactly like it. In Autoweek magazine, they had a picture of both rear ends in their "body double" section of But wait, there's more on the back page. I remember when the back of the Camry looked exactly like a late eighties Ford Tempo as well. I can't believe Chris Bangle (design chief for BMW) would make the rear end so similar to a car like the Cirrus!! Oh well. It's still a nice looking car, but WAY overpriced IMO!!! With rumors circulating that GM is going to buy BMW, I'd wait and see before buying. Pontiac and BMW went to court over the kidney shaped grill openings on their cars. Now, maybe the next Grand Am will be a beemer, or rather, the next M3 will be a Buick!!
Doc C

 

i went to an autoshow last week and saw the 645 in person. the tail does not look like the sc at all. the rear i must say is the ugliest part of the 6. it actually looks a lot better in life than on the pics. i'm not saying i'd buy it, but it's not too bad.

 

The 645 is ugly and I think people like it only b/c it is a BMW. Slap a Hyandai badge on it and that is what it would be. Or a Kia, or a Pontiac Badge. Interior looks great though.

Here is what ceboyd is talking about.

 

COmpared to Genearch....

 

It probably has the same kind of polarizing design as the SC430, you either love it or hate it. I happen to think it looks quite good, much better than the other Bangle designs, But then, I also happen to think the 745 is an OK looking car, at least not as hideous as the Z4 and the new 5 series.

 

I think the 7il is hideous, the 7i looks a lil better. I cannot believe what they did to the beloved 5. Ugly as well. To be honest, all cars are getting unattractive to me. Interiors are getting better though (well not with I-drive). I dunno, maybe I should welcome this change in car design instead of resenting it.

 

Good grief ... what a horrid collection of pieces of stuff that don't go together and wouldn't even look good alone.

 

That 6 is very ugly, talk about blind spots look how small that rear window is..

 

I have to agree with you there. The days of the SC300/400, and the previous generation CLK and 5 Series are definitely gone. They were beautiful, classic designs. Most of the automakers are now foregoing the simple, uncluttered designs of the past and choosing to add lots of unnecessary angles and surfaces. It usually looks weird, but unfortunately it will stay the current styling trend as long as it sells.

 

I saw the 645 yesterday at the Detroit Auto Show, and I hate to admit it, but it is a really nice looking car in person. I do not agree that it looks anything like a SC of any year. To each his own.

 

Hey guys.. I said 635i (not 645i) ..although perhaps they will look the same?

I specifically saw a 635i CONVERTIBLE on DW tv and it did NOT look like the photo posted here of the 645i SEDAN...


..hmmmmmmm

Chris

 

They're making a 645 sedan?!?!! Where was a 645 sedan posted on here?? I thought the 6 series was just a coupe and convertible. I thought the only difference between a 635 and a 645 was the displacement of the engine (3.5 liters vs. 4.5 liters) and didn't affect the body except for maybe some options. A 6 series sedan might be nice. Take care.

Doc C