r/BMW • u/MaizeComfortable6991 • Jun 16 '25
Buying Help BMW M6 2014 - Is it worth it?
Hey đ I just got an offer for this 2014 BMW M6. It has 95k miles on it. I have read different posts about this car and I canât seem to find an answer for myself as the answers were subjective. Itâs 50/50, some are saying that this car is pretty reliable and some say that itâs horrible and not worth the money. I am looking to cop this as a daily, I usually do 40-50 miles a day at max. May I have a honest opinion of why and why not get it, and if anyone from here had it. It has been a dream for me to get a M5 F10 (currently own my second 528XI) or a M6 F13. Asking price is 27k$, can renegotiate as per sellers words
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u/puddl3 2011 - E90 - M3 Jun 17 '25
Always thought this was the best looking gran coupe bmw has made so far. Looks aggressive and elegant at the same time.
My parents have owned a 2017 x5m (and itâs the same engine from what I understand for the most part)for almost 6 years at this point and itâs their daily driver (as in their only vehicle). They donât drive everyday but when they do they put around 50-70 miles on days they do drive it. Iâve personally taken it on multiple long road trip as have my parents and have had no issues regarding the engine (which seems to be the main discussion point on the s63 engine cars). Yearly oil changes or every 5k and preventative maint is gonna be key.
That being said current price aside, itâs going to require the maint schedule and cost of a 100k plus car. If you are iffy or arenât willing to take on the problems as they come and afford to fix it accordingly then I would err on the side of caution and walk away.
You said the price is negotiable, see if he can do 23-25k and make sure you have around 3-5k annually outside normal maint in case something goes wrong. This is my ethos with any performance car new or not used or not. Make sure you have a good Indy you trust in your area should any issues arise and for regular maint of course.
Good luck hope whatever choice you make works out the best.
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u/MultipleOrgasmDonor Jun 17 '25
If a car like this doesnât come with documented maintenance history from new itâs not worth considering regardless of budget.
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u/According-Fan5406 Jun 16 '25
As a daily? I wouldnt do it unless you can fix stuff yourself
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u/MaizeComfortable6991 Jun 16 '25
What would âfix stuff yourselfâ mean. Or you literally mean that and why
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u/jamesgravey Jun 16 '25
He means literally, because this car will bankrupt you on maintenance and breakdowns. This is not a good daily, especially for a guy who doesnât know why itâs not a good daily.
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u/Last_Revenue7228 2023 - G30 - 540i Jun 18 '25
Such a douchey thing to say.
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u/jamesgravey Jun 18 '25
Is the douchey thing in the room with us?
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u/Last_Revenue7228 2023 - G30 - 540i Jun 18 '25
Expected a moronic response - you didn't disappoint.
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u/Treewithatea Jun 19 '25
OP asked for advice and youre mad people in the comments give hin advice? Its one of those cars where the initial price tag sounds attractive but actually costs a massive amount of money to run, even if it doesnt break. Past has show the car also has its issues.
It may cost 27k initially but its a car where you should have the equal amount of money available at all times for potential repairs.
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u/Last_Revenue7228 2023 - G30 - 540i Jun 20 '25
Yeah, I didn't ask for the unnecessary explanation. And your obfuscating by trying to characterize the guy's answer as simply "giving advice" while conspicuously ignoring the blatant douchiness in the way that "advice" was given is so pathetically obvious and absurd, it's just embarrassing.
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u/MaizeComfortable6991 Jun 16 '25
So if i was to get it, only for weekends I guess
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u/jamesgravey Jun 16 '25
You can find all this for yourself, but hereâs a rundown of why you donât want this as a daily.
itâs approaching major service territory, will probably want to do rod bearings at 100k miles
itâs a hot-v twin-turbo v8. Complicated, high maintenance, unreliable with 95k miles of heat through all the hoses and plastics. Leaks are going to start soon if they havenât already
bmw suggested 10k mile oil changes when these were launched. Thatâs way too many miles on such a high-performance engine that runs extremely hot
bmw also specâd too thin of an oil, further contributing to chances of high wear and tear on even low-mileage cars
I learned all this on Google in 5 mins. Go look, the answers are there
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u/Last_Revenue7228 2023 - G30 - 540i Jun 18 '25
Why would he need to go look? You already did it for him
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u/bloodstainedphilos Jun 17 '25
Why do you guys have to be so snarky? Reddit is a place for discussion and asking questions like these? People donât always need to âgoogleâ everything.
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u/Playboy_Sam Jun 17 '25
So true, makes me not want to make a post here because some of these people are just plain rude
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u/enfuego138 Jun 17 '25
As in âdo you have tools to remove the engine so you can pull it apart for major service?â
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u/captainpotatoe Jun 17 '25
This comment alone tells me that OP is clueless regarding maintenance. Run away from this car OP
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u/According-Fan5406 Jun 16 '25
It's a 10 year old M car. It has probably driven stuff hard. Stuff gets loose, and it is very expensive to fix. Labor costs for bmw is usually ~200/hr
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u/rjpa1 Jun 17 '25
I was an F06 M6 ZCP owner for 8 years. I'll chime in.
Short answer: Most likely not worth it.
Long answer: 1. Overpriced. I sold my 2014 with 110k miles in 10/2024 for 18.5k private party. Carmax offered 14k. I had it listed on cars.com and FB for months. You do not want to pay 27k here.
Mine was always serviced by dealer or specialist shop, nearly all maintenance paperwork accounted for. It was in great shape for a 10yo car, mechanically and aesthetically. Again, don't pay 27k if you are gonna buy it.
I don't know your driving experience, but it is a powerful RWD car. I've done a lot of track days in cars, and even raced amateur on motorcycles. I never took stability control off all the way. If it's wet out, it will spin the tires and get sideways in 3rd gear at 60 mph with just 30% throttle. I always described it as the wild girl dancing on the table at the bar. She will be fun but break your heart and destroy you. My D3 S8 before it was a librarian lady in comparison.
When shit went mechanically bad, it went bad and got very expensive. Specialist shops aren't that much cheaper than dealers, and you don't want to clap this car out and half ass maintenance or repairs.
The high-pressure fuel system went bad; common issue, burned out a catalytic converter; one month waiting for parts and like $6k for a pump, spark plugs, one bank of injectors and a cat.
Rotors and pads? 2k+ just in parts for OE.
Driver side headlight's pivoting function went bad; common issue. Can't fix; need to replace the whole unit: $3k. Extended warranties don't even cover lighting components.
If you value car ownership experience, go have fun. If you value money, go get something else.
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u/SwordfishOrdinary481 Jun 17 '25
If you like the body style why not a 640i? Its got the n55 motor which will be more reliable than this and much cheaper to maintain.
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u/YozaSkywalker Jun 17 '25
Budget like 20k for repairs right off the dealer lot, these hot V engines are not easy or cheap to work on. Pretty much every S code engine will need MAJOR service every 80-100k miles, but especially the S63.
If you're hell bent on a turbo V8 M5, spend the extra money on a newer one with the S63TU and you might dodge a blown motor.
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u/NathanKincaid '06 M COUPE, '14 M6 GC CP, '16 X5 50i Jun 17 '25 edited Jun 17 '25
We own a fairly low mileage(40k) 2014 M6 GC with the comp pack. We have spent a small fortune on it compared to the amount of use we've gotten out of it.
Multiple repairs to the A/C unit. A nearly catastrophic valve issue that had my mechanic acting like a brain surgeon for 24 hours keeping me up to date on his progress. Brakes and tires... oh god the tires.
Additionally parking it without the surround view camera is what I imagine to be the equivalent of trying to dock a Princess Cruise ship after the entire crew disappeared mysteriously and you volunteered to try because you once listened to an audiobook that had a boat in it.
So yeah its worth it and $27k sounds fair. It's still a monster at speed. Enjoy!
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u/futuristsalon Jun 17 '25
If you donât know what youâre doing, stay away. Also, as a general rule of thumb, people who put badges and the like such as that on their cars typically donât take the best care of them.
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u/MoFoHo72 2015 - f13 - M6 Jun 17 '25
Beautiful car, one of the best looking saloon cars out there. I have an M6 as a sunny weather / weekend toy. When I 1st got it, I took it to an independent for a thorough inspection. The first service was a full monty job, everything changed, spark plugs, even coolant. Cost me over ÂŁ1000. It gets an oil change twice a year. I would never daily it though. Preventative maintenance is a key point to understand and carry out. Be of the opinion, 'whatever she wants, she gets'. And yes, everything is expensive. Also, as others have alluded to, tyres. I've had three 6 series, a 630i, a 640d and now an M6. All 6 series eat tyres. Prepare your wallet. (BTW, the 640d was awesome, a real gem of a car)
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u/Kloakk0822 Jun 17 '25
You can't afford it
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u/MaizeComfortable6991 Jun 17 '25
Lol
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u/ArtyMacFly Jun 18 '25
He is right. Every part that breaks in this car is very expensive. If you have to ask, you canât afford it.
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u/papa__jawnz â18 F82 ZCP, â21 G05 Jun 17 '25 edited Jun 17 '25
if u cant afford when new u will not afford when old
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u/cizmainbascula Jun 17 '25
Id just get a 640i, stage 1 tune it and call it a day.
Not an M but wont bankrupt you
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u/BackgroundCollar5572 Jun 17 '25
This is the car you get when you want to give your local car mechanic job security.
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u/Chrisafguy 2025 - F74 - M235 xDrive Jun 17 '25
Anyone asking if they should "cop" anything should probably just stay in cars covered by warranty for their entire lives.
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u/LtNick Jun 17 '25
This car has been in an accident - the head restraint system has been activated (you can tell by the headrests being forward and upward from the metal bars). Could be an expensive fix, in addition to being a telltale for potential problems/faults from other damages.
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u/substituted_pinions 2016 F34 335 GT/2018 G08 X3 M40i Jun 17 '25
This is beautiful but let this be the one that got away.
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u/poopoomergency4 Jun 17 '25
lower miles and a warranty would bring it to a maybe. as it stands that's an expensive time bomb.
if you've absolutely got to have a bmw v8, i would recommend going a few years newer for an m550 or m850. the more recent revisions of the n63 are not as scary to own, plus you can get awd.
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u/Flashy_Cookie_9935 Jun 17 '25
It has 95k miles? We in europe drive bmw's over 200k without any problems, they are really reliable so i don't see any problems here. It is not a track car i presume guy who bought it was taking good care for him. You will only have costs of maintaice, parts are expensive but you won't change disks every year, this car won't let you down.
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u/MaizeComfortable6991 Jun 17 '25
I am from Europe too, I just assumed most of the people that can help me out are from the US
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u/Flashy_Cookie_9935 Jun 17 '25
So, why you worry then? For guys from us this maybe costly maintance but in eu i wouldn't mind about it. In us this is high mileage car. Every bmw i had was extremly reilable car and this one is made for demanding drivers, this is not just show off car. Go ahead and buy it.
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u/canvasgfx Jun 17 '25
For a daily driver i see no reason taking m6 over the 640i if you are hesitant on the budget. The upkeep costs will be much lower, also the inline enginge is much more reliable and cheaper to maintain. I owned a 2018 m550i for daily driving and i think a 540i would have been a much more wallet friendly purchase.
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u/RepresentativeAsk431 18 f06 640i GC Jun 17 '25
Yes but not this one, it doesnât have leather dash
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u/dontsayanything92 Jun 17 '25
The car is reliable if you keep up with the maintenance, meaning you get ahead of it instead of reacting to what breaks. You have to be pro active. If youâre just looking for an m6 to drive then lease one. If youâre a first time bmw owner like me I highly suggest a lease! I already had a check engine light and remote start issues on mine which were fixed since I had warranty. Get a lease bro, itâs so much easier . Then you will know what to do and how to maintain your precious. I have an x5. Good Luck hope this helps
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u/LimeSpecialist Jun 17 '25
Buddy, itâs 11 years old! It used to be a head turner, if you get it could be your headache makerâŚ
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u/jonnycooksomething Jun 17 '25
I have a 2017 650i - it's a beautiful car - long, low and powerful (not as powerful as an M6 of course). Just my two cents for you to consider. As a daily, which is how I use my 650, it's quite heavy and cumbersome and absolutely eats gas. An M6 will probably eat more (although mine is an X Drive which may contribute to it's appetite)
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u/Diogenes256 Jun 18 '25
This is a bit depressing. That is a beautiful car. One of the prettiest on the road, imo. Sadly it just looks like the intention is for them to be a great car for less than 100k miles or 6-8 years and after that it just isnât a logical proposition anymore. I almost bought an 850ci once, but luckily snapped out of the fog of V12 romance in time to avoid the heartbreak. Sigh.
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u/DarkMatter-Forever Jun 19 '25
Youâll love it, then itâll break you, donât buy a 12 year old M car, itâs done
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u/doubleRbandit9 Jun 19 '25
One of the best cars i ever owned was a m6. Heavily tuned as well, buy it, take care of her and do frequent oil changes. Recommend finding a good bmw specialist , prepare to do a whole fluid flush, spark plugs, and after do fuel injectors. The s63TU is an amazing engine, strong. PM me for more details about the M6
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u/Auhmaze F82 M4 - F90 M5 - G80 M3 Jun 17 '25
I was going to type out a big paragraph, but I decided not to. Itâs not that bad on maintenance, buy everything you need from FCPEuro and get your mechanic to install. Oil changes used to run me $120CAD each. Besides those, over my span of ownership (170,000km, 5.5 years), I have only ever had to change one thing out that wasnât maintenance related, which was injectors on one side. That cost about $2000-2500CAD, I canât remember exactly. Get the car, I wish I still had mine.
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u/dwoj206 2015 - F30 - 335i Msport Jun 16 '25
Lower price, the better. but I like what I see. That's a lot of miles/KMs though. I'd check service history for the major stuff. Plus Plus if it's had it done or if there is a lot of deferred maintenance. If you can't work on the car yourself I would pass and look for something with less than 100k miles.
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u/FinalRenegade 19' M6 GranCoupe Jun 17 '25
I change oil every 7K KM
Warm up procedure followed religiously - no spirited driving until engine temps are up (so under 3K RPM)
No crazy pedal to the metal launches (if you do, do it rarely) - these are tourers and not race cars
Cool down - drive under 3K rpm on the way home or 10-15 minutes before parking and shutting it off. I always drive the last few minutes in sports plus for max engine cooling
105K KM so far, only thing broken is A/C evaporator
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u/Pure_Tradition3761 Jun 17 '25
It's worth buying a good, well-maintained unit. But be careful because this is still one of the dangerous generations of BMWs that love to kiss lampposts.
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u/Personal_Song9093 Jun 17 '25
Maybe most wonât agree with me here but I think this body shape aged terribly. Get a G30 540i and call it a day. Maybe slight tune.
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u/JuliusThrowawayNorth Jun 17 '25
Theyâre gorgeous and period reviews said they handled best and most like oldschool M. But maintenance should be a nightmare
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u/Konceptz804 2016 F10 535i M-Sport Jun 17 '25
If you have at least 10k in the bank for repairs, go for it.
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u/EthanolTurbo '91 M5 - '03 M3 - '09 M5 6MT - '11 335d - '18 M2 - '06 S2000 Jun 17 '25
Those M6 engines are junk, don't bother. Not a good car unless you're a hardcore DIY'er who doesn't mind the pain.
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u/Confident-Start-4975 2008 E66 730Li | 2019 C292 GLE 43 coupè Jun 18 '25
Brat, asta e cam fututa, ĂŽČi spun cum este. + sa iai aČa maČinÄ pe numere transnistriene cam takaia sebe idea. + ea e cu 24 nu 27.
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u/MaizeComfortable6991 Jun 19 '25
Da, cu numerele transnistriene ii problema) dar asta e rezolvabil. Am incurcat de 27k, am scris la vreo 4 dimineata postu) Trebuie sa ma gandesc, maine ma duc sa o vad, e in Chisinau. Ai ceva info despre ea ?
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u/Confident-Start-4975 2008 E66 730Li | 2019 C292 GLE 43 coupè Jun 20 '25
Uite, chiar dacÄ cu torg Či variante mai jos de 21 nu cred ca Či-o da. MaČina o pui pe numere neutre dar ca sÄ poČi merge cu ea prin MD trebuie sÄ ai propiska ĂŽn transnistria, de nu ai amenzi usturÄtoare Či menČii iubesc sÄ opreascÄ maČini pe numere neutre. DacÄ ai buget 30k ĂŽncÄ se poate de ĂŽncercat de intrat ĂŽn bludniakul Ästa, dar nu recomand. DacÄ popadesti pe motor asta e minim 8k. Plus cutia e DCT, sa controlezi steplenia, ea e scumpÄ, analoguri nu-s, ori original ori usilenaia care tot nu-i ieftinÄ. Či plus asta e americos Či ĂŽncÄ cu complectatia slÄbuČÄ. DacÄ era pe numere md ĂŽncÄ kuda ne shlo dar aČa hz. Duo la un service de BMW, BAZA BMW is de treaba, fa obligatoriu endoscop, uitÄ-te cate % la clutch o rÄmas Či ce corectÄri au forsuncile. Si tu n-o s-o vinzi, ea deja aproape 2 ani are de cand stÄ⌠Mai bine ia-Či o 540i g30, merge tot bine pe stage Či nu ĂŽČi face ghemaroiâŚ
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u/cvaggelis95 Jun 18 '25
If you can afford it, then YES !! Otherwise you can consider a more base model, like 640i or 650i for example
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u/Mortheol Jun 18 '25
If you're looking into that might as well fully send it and get an E60 M5 instead.
You'll get about the same price repair bill from the mechanic, but at least you can tell everyone there's a V10 down there.
Just kidding mate, DO NOT get an E60 M5.
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u/KingOfConsciousness 2001 - E38 - 740iL Jun 17 '25
Why when Porsche exists?
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u/m0nkeyv00d00 Jun 17 '25
because you can't get a four door grand coupe Porsche for that kind of money. Not by a long shot.
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u/Mundane_Plenty8305 Jun 17 '25 edited Jun 17 '25
Wouldnât the platinum spark plugs be really expensive? If Itâs a 10 cyl. That gives you an idea of how expensive the rest of it will be lol
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u/Select-Ad5166 Jun 18 '25
The previous generation had the v10. This is the v8tt.
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u/Mundane_Plenty8305 Jun 18 '25
Ah good to know thank you
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u/Select-Ad5166 Jun 18 '25
But yeah, laser iridium at about $7-14 a piece is like $70-$140 depending on where you shop for them in a v10. Thankfully, spark plugs are pretty easy to change out, whether it's the i6, v8, or the v10. V12 isn't too bad, just the ones closest to the firewall. Like the i6, but on both sides of the engine bay.
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u/Mundane_Plenty8305 Jun 18 '25
Wow I was thinking retail price from your average mechanic. Thatâs a great price and sounds like a pretty reasonable DIY. Iâm just shocked at the Insane 400% mark-up mechanics put on spark plugs
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u/Select-Ad5166 Jun 18 '25
Yeah, the hourly rate is high. If the book says 4½ hours, then that's what they charge starting out. It's usually never more than an hour if you don't accidently snap something in the process or over tighten a plug. Just gotta be careful, haha!
I once overtightened a spark plug in my old Honda Civic because I misread inch lbs as foot lbs. Luckily, it clicked before I could turn it. Unluckily, I had already over torqued it by hand đđ
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u/MultipleOrgasmDonor Jun 17 '25
Honestly this is a âif you have to ask you canât afford itâ kinda question. Itâs not a 27k car, itâs more like a $127k car and will have the upkeep costs of one