Why do people change their 645ci badges to 650i.

Originally Posted by famous650i

I made this thread because i saw a dude at the car wash in brooklyn ny with a nice white convertible with some ashanti wheels on them ................. Anyways i look at the exhaust i see the exhaust is different from the 650 its circular in shape so ............I ask him what year is this he says its 07 i started laughing in am like wtf they made the 645ci in 07 but anyways his car was really good looking it looks a whole lot better than mines but i dont see why people need to fake what is really not......................... You will still get the same attention as a person in a 650 they are the same ish i dont really see any difference just a slight increase in hp

Your reply would be easier to understand if you added punctuation, I'm not trying to be a nerd but I can't tell your sarcasm apart from what you are actually saying... My exhaust is circular too... what shape are your exhausts?

Take a look at a 645 exhaust from a 650 exhaust there is a slight difference...

ive seen about 3 in my area like this

Originally Posted by TopDownInFL

Nah - orange reflectors on the sides aren't there anymore (you probably have seen all the threads about putting stickers over the orange reflectors to look more like the more modern 650s) and the rear reflectors merely changed design (VERY subtle - you have to be a dork like me to notice ).

Old front reflectors:
http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadte..._Side_View.jpg

New front reflectors and turn signals:

http://www.dodgehq.org/bmw-650.jpg


Old rear reflectors (just above exhaust on each side):

http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/...BMW_645Ci3.jpg

New reflectors:

http://www.roadfly.com/new-cars/wp-c...w-650-rear.jpg

I have a 650i... but my rear reflector doesn't look like that...(I think) I'll check tomorrow.

Originally Posted by xvfasttrip

I have a 650i... but my rear reflector doesn't look like that...(I think) I'll check tomorrow.

THe rear reflector may have changed in a later year than yours (unless you have a 2008... then I'm just dumbfounded).

Originally Posted by Benario

650-645= 5
This equates to a five horse power gain duhhhh. lol

When I owned my 645, which I bought CPO, I recall my salesman explaining the difference in horse-power between it and the 650 at 15 more for the 650.

i removed my badges''i like a clean look'', i enjoy telling pepole my car is a05 645ci when asked''''someone asks at least once a week' they look at me like im nuts

Originally Posted by famous650i

Take a look at a 645 exhaust from a 650 exhaust there is a slight difference...

Yes this is the only way from the outside to tell a 645 from a 650 pre-facelift apart. The 645 tips are straight out and the 650i the tips are slanted with the body.

I belive the increase in hp is 35

(I'm waiting for the "don't forget the speed increase with the 650 engine cover" comment to come through this thread... )

Originally Posted by Leslierc

When I owned my 645, which I bought CPO, I recall my salesman explaining the difference in horse-power between it and the 650 at 15 more for the 650.

Lol ya it was a joke, I was trying to say that changing the badge gives you an extra five horse power. sorry for the confusion, i guess i need to work on my jokes lol

And I just notice that my 650i (which I purchased brand new from the dealer in 07, so I doubt that the dealer switched it) have the amber front side reflector. So really, I can't tell the different between 645 and 650 and could not care less actually..

Originally Posted by famous650i

I noticed a lot of people that have the 645ci change their badge to 650i ............... why is that lol

I find this hard to believe. Are you just trying to make conversation?

Originally Posted by xvfasttrip

And I just notice that my 650i (which I purchased brand new from the dealer in 07, so I doubt that the dealer switched it) have the amber front side reflector. So really, I can't tell the different between 645 and 650 and could not care less actually..

You have a 650i. 06 and 07 are 650i pre facelift. They look exactly the same as a 645ci from the outside except the exhaust tips are slightly different. Obviously there are some interior changes (push button start, black vs old grey accent, etc) and the engine increase from 4.4l to 4.8l with the extra power.

The 08+ lci 650i is very easy to spot with new sport wheels, headlights, turn singnals front/rear, rear reflectors, front amber reflector on the fender edge, updated front bumper, rear trunk brake light added on the coupes.

Originally Posted by NWS Alpine

You have a 650i. 06 and 07 are 650i pre facelift. They look exactly the same as a 645ci from the outside except the exhaust tips are slightly different. Obviously there are some interior changes (push button start, black vs old grey accent, etc) and the engine increase from 4.4l to 4.8l with the extra power.

The 08+ lci 650i is very easy to spot with new sport wheels, headlights, turn singnals front/rear, rear reflectors, front amber reflector on the fender edge, updated front bumper, rear trunk brake light added on the coupes.

Ohh... that's an interesting fact to know. Thanks. I do have the start/stop button on mine.

Originally Posted by TopDownInFL

(I'm waiting for the "don't forget the speed increase with the 650 engine cover" comment to come through this thread... )

What do you guys think when a buyer buys a used 645 that the previous owner put on a 650 badge but the current owner has no clue what the badges mean?

I know before I researched BMW's I knew nothing about the badges.. I just knew there was a 3 series, 5 series, 6 series and 7 series.

Originally Posted by Kzang

What do you guys think when a buyer buys a used 645 that the previous owner put on a 650 badge but the current owner has no clue what the badges mean?

I know before I researched BMW's I knew nothing about the badges.. I just knew there was a 3 series, 5 series, 6 series and 7 series.

I was like that too before I got my 6er; I had no clue what the difference was, to be honest.