2012 BMW 650 review

One of the greatest leaps in automotive progress this past decade has been the taming of the convertible. Once requiring a tradeoff — open-air enjoyment versus performance and year-round comfort — today's convertibles are increasingly civilized beasts, making the body style more practical than ever.

Despite its considerable handling and power, however, the gorgeously redesigned 2012 BMW 650i has missed out on all that progress.

It remains a convertible at heart, with an incredibly loud ride and a gigantic blind spot with the top up. When the top's down, though, drivers will enjoy a pleasant open-air experience as a terrific-sounding exhaust powers them down sun-kissed roads.

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Planning a trip with intermediate destinations
New trip A trip can be planned with several intermediate destinations. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Move the controller to the left if necessary. 4. "Guidance" 5. ...

Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions: Manual transmission: ► Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed. ► The driver' ...

Emissions
The warning lamp lights up: The vehicle is producing higher emissions. The trip can be continued. Have the car checked as soon as possible. Canadian models display this warning lamp. The lamp f ...