2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Long-Term Update 4 - MotorTrend Magazine

With Angus MacKenzie's recent move to a new long-termer and the departure of my Subaru BRZ , I was given custody of our 650i Gran Coupe for the duration of its stay. At nearly 16. 5 feet long, the Gran Coupe is still nearly a foot shorter than such long-wheelbase luxury cars as the Jaguar XJL and BMW's own 760iL, but more than 16 feet is still no joke. It's clear that today's parking lots aren't always designed for such cars, so the BMW demands a little extra caution when negotiating the local Costco lot. Fortunately, this car is equipped with the radar parking system and overhead view backup camera, which really makes a difference and has kept the GC from getting a single parking lot ding. In other news, the BMW just went in for its first service at 15,000 miles. Along with the routine oil/filter change and inspection (free of charge under BMW's initial no-cost service program), I also asked about a little irritation I was experiencing. BMW's auto start/stop system engages every time the car is turned on, even if it was previously turned off. "We can deactivate it. " He did, so now when I turn it off, it stays off next time I start the car. Source: www.motortrend.com