The BMW 6 Series is a modern classic, whether or not you like its progressive styling. The convertible version is made in fewer numbers than the coupe and its $7,000, or 9.5 percent, price hike over the coupe provides a value-retention advantage when it's time to sell, as evidenced by the fact that the convertible made this list over the coupe.
BMW has long offered fine driving cars for every luxury budget, though most have been high on door count. The BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible are for those seeking Bimmer performance two-door style in a high-end package that's noticeably more extravagant than the company's entry-level offerings.
In many ways, one can consider the current BMW 6 Series to be a two-door variant of the company's 5 Series sedan. The singular (non-M) 6 Series model, the 650i, inherits most of the 550i's running gear, including its 4.8-liter V8. The resulting 360 horsepower means speed comes quite naturally to the 6 Series. In fact, its agile handling, swift braking and slick pair of transmissions make it a great performer all around, while a composed ride quality and supportive seats keep comfort levels high.
As with any luxury touring coupe or convertible, the specific mission of the BMW 6 Series is to cover lots of road in a hurry while making its occupants look and feel great -- the front ones, anyway. Unfortunately, the 6 Series offers precious little of the rear-seat space found in its sedan counterpart despite similar midsize dimensions. The 6's swoopier body lines are the reason for this, but even with the heightened focus on appearances, neither the 650i coupe nor the convertible could be considered the pinnacle of style. The 6 Series also inherited BMW's iDrive -- an electronic interface notorious for bringing pointless complexity to the simplest of interior controls.
However, when you're driving it, or even just sitting in it, the BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible are some of the more interesting luxury two-doors on the market. Furthermore, a competitive pricing strategy on BMW's part makes them a better value than many other European-brand two-doors. As an imperfect but unexpectedly affordable coupe or convertible, the 6 is hard to ignore.
