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inere nave been only vague memories of the exotic 8 Series coupe that faded to black in 1997, or tne previous 6 Series that bowed out way back in 1989.
Yes, it has been a long wait, but based on first impressions of the 2004 645Ci, BMW has totally redeemed itself. Visually, the new 6 Series more than does justice to the 6/8 branded coupes of old. It's also available in a gorgeous four-place convertible, a first for this series. The coupe version’s low-slung fastback roofline appears to have been influenced by the Ferrari 575 Maranello, while the rest of the body, especially the rounded front 1 fascia and none-too-subtle rear deck, takes a page from the the latest 5/7 Series sedans. It sounds like an odd combination, but all the pieces appear to work in harmony. In true BMW fashion, the bulging wheel openings are barely able to contain the car’s 18-inch multispoke wheels matched with 45series run-flat sneakers that elimi- ■ Mte the need to carry a spare. \
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