HELLO BMW F12 650i - LAST DRIVE IN THE E64

[@tucker8835]

Why is everyone discouraging him about the N63 engine...this guy is very smart with cars and I'm sure he did his research...they do have some issues but can go over 100,000 miles before any major repairs and he is just at 13,000 miles...that's years of happy driving! Enjoy the car...I'm sure he has the money for repairs or he wouldn't have bought it. These cars are beautiful and drive amazing!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, very kind of you, there's been a lot of panic here!

[@jennylundergan]

Sad to see your E64 go, but looks like the right time and a beautiful replacement! You were a key reason that I bought my 2009 650i convertible over 3 years ago! I followed your advice about things to look for before purchasing, and so far, she has only had minor issues and is fantastic to drive! So thank you for sharing all of the information about your E64, look forward to your continuing bmw videos!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Jenny, glad it was useful - I do miss the E64!

[@chrissdavey]

Love that 8 speed ZF. Big step forward.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

It makes such a difference!

[@michaelatwal3007]

Lovely to see Timm, so happy to see you'll now be enlightening us f series owners too! You have always kept my 840 and 645 well with your insight and how to guides! Enjoy this mighty clean and like new twin turbo beast! Looking forward to seeing more about it! :-)

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Michael, very kind of you!

[@barrywhite5899]

Oh man, same journey as me, almost. 630i , then a 640i and now a m4 f82….. the newer 6 series is a rare sight on the roads and when I see one I wish I still had it. Great purchase, enjoy

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! Very rare sight here as well!

[@georgimihalkov4781]

I'm really happy to see that the E64 went to another enthusiast. And the new 650i looks great, that spec is gorgeous! Hopefully it will give you lots of trouble-free motoring!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, I hope it does!

[@avneetkainth9816]

Congratulations Timm. Awesome car.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks!

[@KimCJorgensen]

First off a big congratulations on this one Timm. You picked the car of my dreams, again. Red, Ivory/dash and the low mileage is just to die for. When you get tired of it, keep me in mind. It would do me nicely in Thailand. Having had a couple of 6 & 8 speed BMWs, you will grow to love the reliability of the 8 speed and the smoothness, just wait. It beats the 6 speed hands down. This also comes with Auto-hold, which I miss in my E64 650i. All the best, enjoy.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Kim, very kind of you. I've only just discovered auto hold, now that's clever!

[@Adrian-wt5ev]

Lovely car - awesome colour. Wish you many years of happy motoring and great content for us to view!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Adrian!

[@davidtivnan6668]

Thanks Tim. Love your new car!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks David!

[@dannywoods3928]

My son is crying about the e64 going! He loves mine so much!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

It's still out there!

[@owenb1t5014]

Congratulations on your new purchase. A decent step up in terms of quality which was never the E63/E64s strongest aspect!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Totally agree!

[@stephenkeen1384]

What a great pick up, what a gem! I went fron a E63 650i to a F13 M6, both manual (USA) and love(d) them both. Very different cars, and the engines have entirely different personalities. Newer iDrive is a huge upgrade. 😊

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks so much Stephen, not many supportive posts on the F12!

[@nilswiklund2406]

Hi Tim, Nice SO happy you now also have an F12 I sold my very nice Jaguar XJ8 (which has the same colour scheme as your new car) as I wanted a convertible again. Have followed your channel for ages as the E31 was a young man's dream car but realise I don't have a Garage and skills to keep it up, I was close to buying an E64 ( 630) but in the end I bought an F12 640i -2011 driven 20" miles only. Very pleased. Really looking forward to hearing what tricks and tips you will come up with on the F12

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

It's great to hear from someone who actually likes the F12, all I get is doom mongers!

[@fredthesavannahcat2899]

WELCOME Tim. Mine 65 plate in white with black seats. We have the same interior though.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Fred!

[@dstanners8443]

Congratulations Tim. Lovely looking thing.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks!

[@jonathangiles4854]

Lovely car - look forward to seeing more of it

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Jonathan, more coming!

[@johnbradley6280]

Beautiful car Timm, shame about those scratches on the infotainment screen though. Hope you find a magical solution to that.

[@brianjensen1351]

There is no magic solution to get rid of the scrathes (DON'T TRY !) - but, you can put some PPF on them, or some matt film, which also will hide the scrathes and at the same time, protect it - better do it now than later

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I know! I've fixed the same problem on my E38, but this one isn't bad enough for me to worry yet!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I used the matt film on my E38 screen and that worked well - this isn't bad enough to worry about yet

[@burntnougat5341]

Congrats good sir! Great color on a great bmw grand tourer

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, very kind of you!

[@lochlanmckenzie8992]

Awesome Car Tim! If there's one thing I would say to do to the N63 V8 is to put a Lower Temp Thermostat in it. (85c Preferred) you can get them online, the factory one is (105c) which is far too high. I've owned the E71 X6M which has the S63 V8 and most of them problems your going to run into are heat related issues. Trust me been there done that & I wish I had done it earlier. 😂

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Probably a good idea!

[@robertthrossell4321]

Enjoy your new car Timm, looks gr8 👍

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Robert!

[@forzaferrari9912]

Lovely car! This colour suits you well, Timm

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Forza!

[@pjmccracken]

Beautiful car indeed Tim!! Best of health to enjoy it and I look forward to future content!!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, very kind of you!

[@boulecoq1700]

That looks amazing buddy. I could eat the colour 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

You and me both!

[@realmusicreallife]

Love your car. I have a 2012 bmw x5 lci . Individual finished off in rubin schwach metallic. Like a purple on black love it. Each time you remove one of those engine braces you will have to use new bolts. Dont forget .

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! I hope I don't have to remove the blighters!

[@ZiggyLucas-z7m]

Liking the F12, very nice.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks 👍

[@steviem2224]

Lovely car Timm you always seem to get the right colour some power in it enjoy it hope it hasn’t got lane assist kerching if you ever need to get the tracking done ha ha

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks Stevie! No lane assist thank goodness!

[@daveglover6115]

Congratulations on your new purchase Timm - an interesting review too!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Many thanks Dave!

[@eamonhq7405]

VEry nice, happy safe motoring

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks!

[@e.e9331]

Congrats! Use it in good health!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks!

[@richardmaton7247]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it, I thought you would. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive mine. I'm surprised your vehicle didn't come with the HUD. I suppose the subtle marketing differences between the UK & A&NZ right hand drives. Have you plugged bimmercode or carly into it yet? A lot more options to customize.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! I didn't get any of the options apart from soft-close, no lane-warning, no nothing!

[@richardmaton7247]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformationsoft close has taken a bit to get use to. Wife still has got it yet and closes the door more vigorously than required. Did you get the full electric seats? Bimmercode them to pull back and lift steering wheel when you switch off and open drivers door, its a bit of fun.

[@StephenGarnett]

Now THAT, is a rare and beautiful thing on our UK roads! You seem to have an enviable knack of picking nice colours, and I love how the wheels, trim, even interior hang it all together. Loved my 640d, a very similar spec, no doubt. But the 640d had the full digital 6WB dash, which I didn't really love TBH. My current M6 has the half digital/half analog dash your 650i has, which I much prefer. I know what you mean when you say about the e31, and e64 feeling a little old/tired. The old 8 series is one of my dream cars, but having owned 3 x 6 series now, maybe one shouldn't meet ones heroes? A classy looking car, for sure. It suits you. ;-)

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Stephen, don't meet the E31! After the F12 it feels like an old, tired, 2-Ton lump - but I still love driving it!

[@StephenGarnett]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation that's my worry! As beautiful as the e31 is, I'm sure it's showing its age, with regards its driving dynamics, and certainly the technology on board!

[@infinityoff1759]

I will do the same, when I get tired of my 645ci 💪🏽💪🏽

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

See if I blow up first!

[@BBusteronyx]

Sad to see the E64 go, very interested in the F12 journey. Your wheels are refurbished I think. These only came in the darker Ferric Grey with CNC cut to the face of the wheel, never in silver. Suggest to look into an XHP upgrade for the gearbox. Allows you to adjust the way it operates and it gets rid of the nervous way Sport mode feels. It also doesn't dump it to running at about 1100rpm as soon as possible when the cruise isn't set.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, and yes, I think you are right!

[@benm6899]

congratulations on the new 650i, beautiful car :)

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thank you!

[@BigCFM]

I'll soon be putting my 2007 e64 on the market. Just hit 30k miles

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Only another 100,000 to go!

[@davidcooke6803]

Beautiful car, I have the same colour 640 but with the 3.0 diesel and I LOVE IT! They are fantastic cars, if you ever want to drive it’s diesel cousin Bertha as I call her is at your disposal!

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

That's very kind of you David, if you are down this way drop in!

[@Czechbound]

Beautiful car. It will be interesting to see how the mpg is vs the old machine. I wish you many safe miles of driving. All the best from Prague !

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! 21MPG so far - but I don't spare the horses!

[@Czechbound]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Very good ! Don't spare the whip !

[@sideshowbob32]

Lovely motor, shame no comfort seats 😢

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I got absolutely nothing!

[@glazzcampbell3242]

Beautiful car 🚗 👍

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thank you 👍

[@richarddownes5762]

Thanks Timm, I do love my E64 650i for it's immediate response as the last of the non turbo motors. But I'll be keen to see how you get on with the F12. And my V12 E31 isn't going anywhere soon....

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Good man!

[@dougquaid4745]

That new 650i looks the business! Such low miles ! I hope it was a bargain! Looking forward to watching your new clips with this car.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! All 650's are a bargain when you think about it!

[@vytautasminalga3905]

You brave Timm👍 those are worst v8 engines bmw ever produced slightly better from 2014 but still with their issues.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

You're not the first to say that!

[@KostadinDelizhanski]

wish you only happy miles with the new 6 series wonder how much time left, before you start tinkering with the car ... may reflash for the ZF 8hp, sports steering wheel ?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Early days, but a bit of software fiddling is next!

[@bobfrankish8883]

Fabulous looking car Tim, beautiful example without doubt. Don't talk to me about car electronics! My E46 has suddenly started playing up with K Bus issues, absolute nightmare. My Foxwell NT530 scan tool is coming up regularly with K Bus fault on the dash (KOMBI) module. If it happens to be correct, that may just condemn a really beautiful car. May have to try and get my head round INPA or ISTA in order to dig a bit deeper.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! Although the Kombi gives the error - anything on the K-Bus can be the problem, disconnect one at a time

[@PrismE-x8x]

Bad move Timm, will make a good toy once the mechatronics give you grief not to mention sleeved block! looking forward to your fixes :-)

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

The E64 had the early Mechatronics box - and that was pretty good!

[@PrismE-x8x]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation I had big issues with F12 Gearbox, Main dealer identified torque converters and couldn't fix, Laughed at issue and took car back saying they would be surprised if anyone else found the fault and wouldn't have a problem re-selling it with fault live? Try this, hold car on incline (Hill start) handbrake off with slight pressure on footbrake, my car started to shake slightly and got worse the longer it was held, it danced rocking from side to side, I couldn't live with it, BMW Main agent head mechanic couldn't believe it but couldn't fix it? Then final nail, the car decided to let brakes off itself, out of park (Electric handbrake) and go down driveway straight through gates all on its own in reverse smashing rear end, BMW know of this fault, head of service had her X5's regularity going down fields on their own but won't admit any fault! Went back to E63/E64's love them and am on number 8 vehicle, more engaging, more involved drive as BMW should be - keep the F12 confined to the history books BMW dont care! (BMW Main Agent say: - sorry sir we cannot meet your expectations) 😌

[@koolkat969]

Great purchase.... Nice colour. Is there any scuttle shake on these?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! It is like a cruise ship, no wobbles, rumbles or shakes!

[@Alvin-bmw645ci]

Hi Timm this is Alvin your number one fan. I have a question for you did you have a funeral service the the E 64😅😅. The new car looks great, and you seem happy with the car. What will be your first repair/video on her?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

ALVIN! There you are, great to hear from you. I hope nothing needs repairing for a while!

[@KatrinaL-fp3cy]

Good video! Are you interested in reviewing car maintenance tools?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

No, that's not what I do!

[@jonathancost4927]

That’s a good looking car.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, kind of you!

[@jonathancost4927]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation My 640d is dark blue but, like you, I like reds.

[@mhsurfer6713]

Lovely car Timm and with that mileage it looks and should behave pretty much like a new car. Will there be any need for YT content?🙂 A few of questions: 1 Does it have active anti roll bars? My e63 650i has, and that transforms the way the e63 behaves. (Much much better) 2. Is it heavier? I hear it’s lost the Alu doors, bonet, composite wings and boot 3. Does it have electric steering?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Lots of questions! It does have active suspension and it makes a huge difference. It's 25Kg lighter than the E64 and it has hydraulic steering - it's very capable!

[@AMSIGOWNER]

61 Plate is that 2011?? I had a F01 2014, did they do all of the stuff to the engine ? , the plastic breathers , well don't breath on them they do disintegrate had to replace a few on mine. it looks nice was wondering what you ere gonna do about the color , like the red!!!. Regen braking??? you mean the alternator comes on when you are braking and or when it needs to ? its so subtle I could not even tell did you disable the stop start? that used to annoy me , The B7 doesnt even have it , I guess that could get away with that, they put a nice metal cover over where the switch is !!! Does it have air suspension ?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks for the comment, yes, the more I read the more I understand - and I don't have stop-start at all!

[@matthewnicholas6365]

Hope you got a good warranty with that N63.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I have, and I hope I don't need it!

[@matthewnicholas6365]

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation on the flip side, keep your fingers crossed all the known big worry points fail while you have the warranty. I was thinking about a 650 but ended up with an M4 instead. It has 2 years BMW warranty still. Kinda hoping my turbos blow and valve cover leaks within those 2 years 🫣

[@wulfstone84]

Looks awsome, but the N63 in the F12 650 has worse issues than the N62 in the E64. But this will deliver good content :-)

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I hope you are wrong - but if you are right - lots of content!

[@stephenkeen1384]

What is a bit strange is that my 2014 F13 has physical dials for speedo and tach - I wonder if it is a US thing?

[@TNX255]

this one did too, only the background is LCD.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

A closer inspection shows physical dials with back-lit numerals. The LCD is smaller and is at the bottom of the cluster

[@carlrobson5745]

I think that usb you can plug a hard drive of usb stick with music. Got one under the armrest of my 3 series with a hard drive plugged in.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks, I'll give that a go!

[@jonathanlake3366]

Tim does this car growl like the old 50's??

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

It does, there are exhaust valves that let the growl out!

[@jonathanlake3366]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation wonderful it is a nice car...i ended up sellong my 50 n got an e70 4.8 love the v8 n so much more space....n the center console is a tad newer just need the updated screen like ur 50 the one that says out

[@ralfstahlmann5331]

An overzealous person who does not know the legislation has removed your beautiful British number plate with the EU Flag and GB on it. I recently had a number plate made for a car that did not have the GB and European flag in it. No problem. I drive around in cars that have these all the time, crossing borders to France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and even into Switzerland which isn't even an EU country. This is what Ai had to say on this giving as source HonestJohn UK: No, it is not illegal to drive in the UK with an old EU number plate that includes the EU flag. If your car was first registered when the UK was still part of the EU, the number plate is still considered legal. However, since September 28, 2021, British cars must display a UK identifier sticker (replacing the old GB version) when driving abroad. I don’t have the UK identifier sticker and I wasn‘t stopped once. Not on the UK border nor on any other I crossed since then. I will never ever put a UK sticker on in. I rather take the risk of paying fines.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Not only a rather plain plate was put on, but, they got the registration number wasn't right! I've got plates with the BMW badge to put on!

[@dbucciar]

What's the "Auto H" button below the gear shifter?

[@sideshowbob32]

Auto handbrake. When the car comes to a standstill, the car will automatically apply handbrake, tap the gas it releases

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Auto Hold, it sticks the parking brake on when you come to a standstill, when you touch the throttle it releases it again.

[@Challenger540i]

Is that Petersfield station!?

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

It is!

[@Dinobaburas.]

Are the english number plates different from every where else in the United Kingdom?

[@leenevin8451]

No but the first letter signifies where the car was registered

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

No, although sequences do indicate a locality. In my case the number is actually wrong!

[@thethomasj1795]

Now I have to buy an F12

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Wait and see if it explodes!

[@thethomasj1795]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation TBH Timm I am over the 6 Series. It's always something. The final straw for me was the cracks in the dashboard. My top doesn't work. I'm just done. I want to rid myself of the headache.

[@fredthesavannahcat2899]

Change the steering wheel first amongst other things Tim

[@blackdaemon01]

For which one?

[@leenevin8451]

A stolen M sport

[@fredthesavannahcat2899]

Definitely carbon fibre M sport one of course

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I quite like it - and it's heated!

[@johnwoolfrey5093]

N63 "Hot-Vee" worst engine BMW ever made. I wish you luck.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks!

[@SilverbackMatt01]

I remember the days when I enjoyed driving, and now I’m driving a 4 cylinder 2.0 👀

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Probably best, there's nowhere to get any speed up these days!

[@alioral1358]

Good, better, best❤ F12 looks so awesome.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

It really is, thanks!

[@DocMackGarage]

Looks like Avery nice car especially for one with low miles.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I think so too!

[@brianjensen1351]

Congratulations - nice looking car BUT !! Take really good care of that engine (I'm sure you will) - they are subject to a lot of problems Now, I know that your car has very few miles on it, but still the service AND repair history would be interesting. If you would like me to, I would be more than happy to pull a complete service and repair history directly from the BMW servers (just PM me the VIN number)

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Thanks! I'll look after it well. VIN is WBALZ32050C579242 it was sold as FBMW service history!

[@brianjensen1351]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation I just pulled the service and repair history - nothing alarming, other than service overdue "time wise". Btw., you have a recall on the drivers airbag If you send me your e-mail addresse, I can send you the files / screen shots. BR Brian

[@brianjensen1351]

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation It's actually a strange options list - it has BOTH the 90Ah and the 105Ah battery on it ? I don't suppose that there are two batteries in the car ? 🙂 A090 90 Ah AGM battery A105 105 Ah AGM battery

[@RH-xj8hm]

You’re driving around on incorrect number plates 10:07 Peugeot 508

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Well done! First to spot it!

[@jakubromanak4143]

Well, I dont get it. Why you downgraded to F? That engine is a nightmare! 😅

[@brianjensen1351]

Yes, LOTS of problems with the N63 engine :-( The main drawback of the BMW N63 engine is its reliability. Early versions of the N63 (2008-2013) suffered from several well-documented reliability issues, including high oil consumption, turbocharger failures, and valve stem seal leaks. Later iterations (N63TU onwards) addressed some of these problems, but they’re not immune to issues altogether. Customers also reported other various problems and failures, such as coolant leaks, carbon buildup, timing chain issues and fuel injector failures. Some of these problems can be very expensive and difficult to fix, and may require extensive repairs or replacements. The engine also has a high maintenance cost, as it requires frequent oil changes, spark plug changes, coolant flushes and other services.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

I hope my one is well behaved!

[@mapkrk1316]

Is it a different car or just the number plate ?

[@NordicAdvRider]

I suggest you watch the video before commenting

[@mapkrk1316]

@@NordicAdvRider I suggest you do one !

[@syxxwilliams]

First

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

So you are!

[@seanpaul3050]

DVLA thinks your car is a Peugeot.

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Well spotted!

[@Turururu598]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Yeeeeeeeeeess!

[@e32750jp]

Seriously,Tim??

[@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation]

Yes, I'm afraid so, if I'm told a car is a waste of money I buy it!