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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Controls
Before operation Before operating a system using the integrated universal remote control, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects within the range of movement of the remote-contro ...

iDrive in the rear
Operation is the same as for the iDrive in the front. To adjust the volume: turn, arrows 1. To activate the controller and switch between the screens: press the buttons, arrows 2. ...

Compartments in the doors
Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects, e. g. glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. ...