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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Stowing cargo
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo area separating wall. Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of th ...

Screens
Adjusting Danger of burns when screen is folded out Do not reach behind the screen; otherwise, there is the danger of getting burned. The back of the screen can become very hot. To fold ...

Unlocking and opening
▷ Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or ▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on ...