Motor Trend: BMW 640i Gran Coupe Is Sexy but Not the Ultimate Driving Machine

Motor Trend: BMW 640i Gran Coupe Is Sexy but Not the Ultimate Driving Machine

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On the floor, I think the 640GC is stunning to look at.
Nicely optioned $82k;
white/brown/gray pop wood
premium sound/ceramic controls/HUD/apps/LED

I would choose 2013 Audi A8 base 3.0 over 640GC @ $82k. YRMV

No doubt the A7 & A8 are not too shabby. How about 650i GC? For us, no Audi or Porsche dealer in our town and the CLS seats were too hard for my wife. 62% residual vs. 55% on the 650 put us in the 640. Plus wife thought it was plenty fast. Same as a 535i or Panamera. If the residual is less than 62% at the end of the lease, we could always purchase the vehicle or upgrade to 650i GC or M6 GC. It's a beautiful car in person.

I think you chose a very fine BMW, new 640GC. Excellent colors and options as you listed. I would also choose a 640 v. 650.
I really like BMW customer service, 4/50 zero cost maintenance, residuals, discounts, etc.
The 640GC I saw on the dealer's floor was stunning and would be a very special car for me.
I have had four 7 series, so for me A8 would be my current pick over GC.

Good luck with your new BMW, enjoy!!

Thanks eLECTRO eDITION, we're looking forward to ED and driving it where it was born to be driven.

I think it's hard for most to imagine that the closest dealer is a 350 mile drive at best... And don't worry about the tow mileage/time!

Originally Posted by aharding

No doubt the A7 & A8 are not too shabby. How about 650i GC? For us, no Audi or Porsche dealer in our town and the CLS seats were too hard for my wife. 62% residual vs. 55% on the 650 put us in the 640. Plus wife thought it was plenty fast. Same as a 535i or Panamera. If the residual is less than 62% at the end of the lease, we could always purchase the vehicle or upgrade to 650i GC or M6 GC. It's a beautiful car in person.