2004 BMW 645 ci Sport Package
PREMIUM SOUND PACKAGE WITH 6 DISC CHANGER, SPORT PACKAGE, ACTIVE STEERING, 19 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, RUN FLAT TIRES, NAVIGATION.
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 It was a warm summer
evening, one of those great top-down nights you can find about anywhere in
the country in mid-July, and we were sitting in a parking lot discussing
the all-new BMW 645Ci convertible. We had just completed a short drive in
which we were chatted up at a stoplight by a couple of young women in a
Cadillac who were admiring the car, not the occupants.
After fending them off and exchanging thumbs up greetings with a couple of
other drivers, we had stopped to debate the pros and cons of the German
auto company’s latest product. As we were conversing, a guy pulls into the
lot in a BMW X5, gets out and walks around the 645Ci from a considerable
distance. He never got close enough for us to invite him over, as he made
a couple of laps around the blue convertible. We certainly would have
welcomed his thoughts. The new Bimmer was like a magnet on that
picture-perfect evening.
You may be one of those “get rid of Chris Bangle” advocates, but even the
severest critic of the guy most responsible for the current and
controversial BMW design exercises would have to admit that there’s
something striking about the 645Ci. It grabs you and forces you to stare.
Our only complaint is with the flat rear deck, the same complaint we’ve
had with the 7-Series and 5-Series. From the side view, it looks as if it
has been added as an afterthought. We admit, however, that this design
application works better in the 6-Series.
Bangle, who recently was kicked upstairs by BMW, doesn’t buy the argument
that many people don’t like the new 7, 6 and 5 Series designs. He told an
interviewer in England a few months ago that, “most people do (like the
cars). They just won’t admit it.” Maybe that’s wishful thinking. But
Bangle maintains that BMW is entering a new design age. The company is not
looking backward, there are no retro themes at BMW like so many companies.
BMW is looking forward to new ideas and new themes. Time will be the
ultimate judge.
In the meantime, the 645Ci, which comes in coupe or convertible form, got
positive reviews from everyone who came in contact with it during our
memorable test week. Although the 645Ci is classified as a large car with
a 109-inch wheelbase and two-ton weight, it’s basically a personal luxury
ride for two people. Rear-seat legroom is virtually nonexistent even with
the front seat far forward on the track. But what a blast two people can
have in this sleek rendition of the big, sporting convertible.
The insulated power top will retract and stow away in 24 seconds. An
interesting engineering feat is the back-window design. The window is not
incorporated in the top, but is free standing and acts as a wind deflector
with the top down. With the top up, it can be powered down for
ventilation. Fortunately, the power top is operated simply by the push of
a dashboard button and not integrated into the complicated iDrive system.
The lack of a permanent roof does not detract from the sporting nature and
tremendous fun factor this car imparts.
For one thing, cowl shake (that bugaboo that afflicts convertibles because
of the loss of structural rigidity with the top cut off) is absent from
the BMW. Not only is it structurally reinforced to the hilt, it’s built
for safety as well. BMW says it has developed a special high-pressure
forming process to build a windshield frame that offers maximum protection
during a rollover. In addition, two rollbars behind the rear seats are
deployed when a rollover is detected.
Much of the fun is derived from the performance-oriented 4.4-liter
325-horsepower V-8 under the hood. It was mated to a short-throw
slick-shifting 6-speed manual in our test car. It can also be mated to an
automatic transmission. Running through the gears was, indeed, a blast.
Sixty miles per hour can be reached in under 6 seconds. Massive torque is
available at virtually any point on the rev band to give the driver of
645Ci instantaneous gratification.
The power is combined with a point-and-shoot demeanor. Our sport
package-equipped test car came with BMW’s active steering, a system that
electronically varies the steering ratio based on vehicle speed and
driving conditions. Adding to the convertible’s handling prowess were
19-inch alloy wheels and performance run-flat tires.
The leather-clad seats have multiple adjustments and can be arranged for a
perfect fit. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is big and grippy. The
standard gauges (speedometer, tachometer, gas) are easy to read and the
climate controls are relatively simple to adjust. A large manual fan knob
was welcome to find just the right amount of air blowing toward our faces.
Unfortunately, many of the other controls including stereo and navigation
are bundled in the needlessly complicated iDrive system, which uses a
center console-mounted joystick to operate. We never did figure out how to
set a radio station. We accomplished that feat in the 7-Series two years
ago, but refused to get the book out again. We figure, if you have to read
a manual to pre-set a radio station it ain’t worth it for a week behind
the wheel. Our CD collection came in handy, and vividly displayed the
wonderful quality of the BMW audio system. We cruised to the acoustic
music of Matthew Ryan and Matt Nathanson. They have seldom sounded better.
We didn’t use the DVD-based navigation system other than to pull up the
map of our current location. And we discovered that BMW’s software now
displays most of the streets and highways in our area. It offered a
comprehensive picture of the county.
The 645Ci is a machine built for driving enjoyment. And it is designed for
drawing admiring glances. But the price is steep considering its utility.
There is only one trim line and base price is $78,295 including gas
guzzler tax and destination charge. Our test car had several options
including the sport package which brought the bottom line to $82,495.
Money may not buy happiness, but it will buy one heck of a car to lift
your spirits.
by Jim Meachen - wwwdotcarhyphendatadotcom |
 BMW
645Ci Sport Package |
2004 |
Silver |
$72,988 |
7,591 M |
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645 2dr Convertible Ci |
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BMW 645 Engines
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325-hp, 4.4-liter V-8
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Standard |
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BMW 645 ci Transmissions
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6-speed manual w/OD
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Standard |
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6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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Optional |
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6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD
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Optional |
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BMW 645 convertible
Available Body Colors
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Titanium Silver Metallic |
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Silver Gray Metallic |
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Mystic Blue Metallic |
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Mineral Silver Metallic |
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Jet Black |
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Chiaretto Red Metallic |
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Black Sapphire Metallic |
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Atlantic Blue Metallic |
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Alpine White |
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BMW 645 i Available
Interior Colors
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Cream Beige |
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Chateau |
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Black |
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used BMW 645 Powertrain
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170-amp. alternator |
Standard |
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850 CCA battery |
Standard |
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Battery amp hours |
(110Ah) |
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Ultra low emission vehicle |
Standard |
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Dual stainless steel exhaust |
Standard |
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Chrome tailpipe |
Standard |
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Mode select transmission |
Standard |
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Sequential sport shift : STEPTRONIC
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Optional |
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6-spd manual w/OD
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Overdrive |
Standard |
6-spd automatic w/OD and
auto-manual
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Overdrive |
Optional |
6-spd auto-shift manual
w/OD
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Overdrive |
Optional |
6-spd automatic w/OD and
auto-manual
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Transmission electronic control |
Optional |
6-spd auto-shift manual
w/OD
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Transmission electronic control |
Optional |
2004 645 BMW Powertrain
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Axle ratio |
3.23 |
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Axle ratio : 3.46 |
Optional |
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Rear-wheel drive |
Standard |
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BMW 645 review:Suspension/Handling
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Independent front strut suspension
w/active anti-roll bar |
Standard |
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Sport suspension |
Standard |
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Front coil springs |
Standard |
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Gas-pressurized front shocks |
Standard |
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Independent rear multi-link suspension
w/active anti-roll bar |
Standard |
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Rear coil springs |
Standard |
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Gas-pressurized rear shocks |
Standard |
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Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist
rack-pinion steering |
Standard |
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Active Steering w/Servotronic
speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering
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Optional |
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Heavy-duty steering cooler |
Optional |
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P245/45ZR18.0 BSW Run Flat AS tires
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Standard |
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P245/40ZR19.0 BSW Run Flat Performance
tires |
Optional |
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P275/35ZR19.0 BSW Performance AS rear
tires |
Optional |
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18" wheels |
Standard |
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19" wheels |
Optional |
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19" x 9" silver alloy rear wheels |
Optional |
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BMW 645 convertible for
sale:Body Exterior Features
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2 doors |
Standard |
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Auto dimming heated folding side-view
door mirrors |
Standard |
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Power remote left side-view door
mirror |
Standard |
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Power remote right side-view door
mirror with tilt down |
Standard |
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Power convertible roof with lining,
retractable roll-over protection |
Standard |
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Convertible roof wind blocker |
Standard |
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Body-colored door handles |
Standard |
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Body-colored front and rear bumpers
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Standard |
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Galvanized steel/alloy body material
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Standard |
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Chrome grille |
Standard |
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Chrome tip exhaust |
Standard |
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BMW 645 Convenience
Features
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Automatic dual-zone front air
conditioning with air filter |
Standard |
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Residual heat recirculation |
Standard |
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Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls
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Standard |
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Voice activated air conditioning |
Standard |
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3 driver memory seat settings
(includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints,
seatbelts,) |
Standard |
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Seatbelt memory |
Standard |
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Cruise control |
Standard |
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Power trunk/hatch/door remote release
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Standard |
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Power windows with front and rear
1-touch down |
Standard |
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Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless
entry |
Standard |
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Illuminated entry |
Standard |
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Integrated key/remote |
Standard |
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Auto-locking doors |
Standard |
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Interior lock disable |
Standard |
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Valet key |
Standard |
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Heated door locks |
Standard |
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Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release |
Standard |
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Remote window controls |
Standard |
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Remote sunroof/convertible roof
controls |
Standard |
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Sport steering wheel with power
tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away |
Standard |
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Heated sport steering wheel with power
tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away |
Optional |
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Day-night rearview mirror |
Standard |
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Standard |
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Illuminated driver and passenger-side
visor mirrors |
Standard |
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Cell phone pre-wiring |
Standard |
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Garage door transmitter |
Standard |
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Emergency communication system |
Standard |
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Navigation system with voice
activation |
Standard |
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Voice recorder |
Standard |
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Front and rear cupholders |
Standard |
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Full floor console with locking box
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Standard |
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Rear console with storage |
Standard |
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Illuminated glove box |
Standard |
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Driver and passenger door bins |
Standard |
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Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
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Driver's footrest |
Standard |
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Retained accessory power |
Standard |
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1 12V DC power outlet |
Standard |
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Ashtray |
Standard |
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Front lighter element(s) location |
Standard |
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BMW 645 ci Seats and Trim
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Max. seating capacity of 4 |
Standard |
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Front bucket seats |
Standard |
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Front sports seats |
Optional |
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Driver and passenger heated-cushions
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Optional |
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Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks
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Optional |
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8-way driver and passenger seat
adjustments |
Standard |
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10-way driver and passenger seat
adjustments |
Optional |
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Power reclining driver and passenger
seats |
Standard |
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Power 4-way driver and passenger
lumbar support |
Standard |
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Power height-adjustable driver and
passenger seats |
Standard |
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Manual driver and passenger thigh
support |
Optional |
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Power easy-entry driver and passenger
seats |
Standard |
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Power driver and passenger fore/aft
adjustment |
Standard |
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Power driver and passenger cushion
tilt |
Standard |
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Front center armrest |
Standard |
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Rear bench seat |
Standard |
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Rear seat center armrest with
pass-thru and skibag |
Optional |
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Leather front and rear seat upholstery
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Standard |
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Leather door panel trim |
Standard |
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Full cloth headliner |
Standard |
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Carpet floor covering |
Standard |
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Metal-look instrument panel insert,
door panel insert, console insert |
Standard |
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Genuine wood instrument panel insert,
door panel insert, console insert |
Optional |
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Leather shift knob |
Standard |
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Leather steering wheel |
Standard |
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Carpet front and rear floor mats |
Standard |
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Metal-look interior accents |
Standard |
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Carpet cargo space |
Standard |
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Carpet and rubber cargo mat |
Standard |
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Cargo tie-downs |
Standard |
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Cargo light |
Standard |
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BMW 645 i Entertainment
Features
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AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single
in-dash CD player |
Standard |
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Remote CD compatible |
Standard |
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Glove box 6-disc remote CD |
Optional |
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Radio data system |
Standard |
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Weather band radio |
Standard |
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Amplifier |
Optional |
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Graphic equalizer |
Optional |
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Audio theft deterrent |
Standard |
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Digital signal processor : Logic 7
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Optional |
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Voice activated radio |
Standard |
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Speed-sensitive volume |
Standard |
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Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
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Standard |
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8 speakers |
Standard |
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11 Harman/Kardon speakers |
Optional |
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1 1st row LCD monitor |
Standard |
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Window grid antenna |
Standard |
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BMW 645 convertible
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features
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Delay-off projector beam Bi-xenon high
intensity low/high beam headlamps |
Standard |
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Auto-leveling headlights |
Standard |
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Directionally adaptive headlights |
Standard |
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Headlight washer |
Standard |
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Front fog lights |
Standard |
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Variable intermittent rain detecting
wipers wipers with heating jets |
Standard |
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Front windshield visor strip |
Standard |
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Rear window defroster |
Standard |
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Power rear windshield |
Standard |
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Light-tinted windows |
Standard |
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Dome light with fade |
Standard |
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Front reading lights |
Standard |
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Variable instrument panel lighting
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Standard |
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Analog display |
Standard |
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Tachometer |
Standard |
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Outside-temperature display |
Standard |
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Low-tire-pressure warning |
Standard |
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Front and rear parking sensors |
Optional |
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Trip computer |
Standard |
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Trip odometer |
Standard |
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Oil temperature gauge |
Standard |
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In-dash clock |
Standard |
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Systems monitor |
Standard |
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Oil-pressure warning |
Standard |
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Water-temp. warning |
Standard |
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Battery warning |
Standard |
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Low-oil-level warning |
Standard |
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Low-coolant warning |
Standard |
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Lights-on warning |
Standard |
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Key-in-ignition warning |
Standard |
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Low-fuel warning |
Standard |
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Low-washer-fluid warning |
Standard |
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Bulb-failure warning |
Standard |
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Door-ajar warning |
Standard |
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Trunk-ajar warning |
Standard |
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Brake-fluid warning |
Standard |
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Transmission-fluid-temperature warning
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Optional |
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Brake pad wear |
Standard |
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2004 645 BMW Safety and
Security
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Four-wheel ABS brakes |
Standard |
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4 ABS channels |
Standard |
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Brake assist |
Standard |
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Four-wheel disc brakes |
Standard |
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Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
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Standard |
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Daytime running lights |
Standard |
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Driver and passenger front-impact
airbags |
Standard |
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Door-mounted driver and passenger
side-impact airbags |
Standard |
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Knee airbag |
Standard |
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Front passenger airbag occupancy
sensor |
Standard |
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Height adjustable power front
seatbelts |
Standard |
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Front seatbelt pre-tensioners |
Standard |
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Front seat-integrated seatbelts |
Standard |
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Locking fuel flap included with power
door locks |
Standard |
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Side-impact bars |
Standard |
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Ignition disable |
Standard |
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Security system |
Standard |
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Panic alarm |
Standard |
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Integrated roll-over protection |
Standard |
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Stability control |
Standard |
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ABS and driveline traction control
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Standard |
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Power adjustable front head restraints
with tilt |
Standard |
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2 fixed rear head restraints |
Standard |
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First aid kit |
Standard |
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used BMW 645 Standard
Specs and Dimensions
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Engine type |
V-8 |
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Engine displacement |
268 cu.in. |
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Engine horsepower |
325-hp @ 6,100 rpm |
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Engine torque |
330 lbs.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm |
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Valvetrain |
DOHC |
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Valves |
32 |
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Engine bore x stroke |
3.6" x 3.3" |
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Compression ratio |
10.50 to 1 |
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Fuel tank capacity |
18 gal. |
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Fuel economy city |
15 mpg |
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Fuel economy highway |
23 mpg |
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Drag coefficient |
.32 |
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Curb weight |
4,178 lbs. |
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GVWR |
4,960 lbs. |
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Payload |
772 lbs. |
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Front axle capacity |
2,381 lbs. |
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Rear axle capacity |
2,778 lbs. |
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Exterior length |
190.2" |
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Exterior body width |
73.0" |
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Exterior height |
54.1" |
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Wheelbase |
109.4" |
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Front tread |
61.3" |
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Rear tread |
62.7" |
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Turning radius |
18.7' |
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Front headroom |
37.8" |
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Rear headroom |
36.7" |
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Front shoulder room |
56.4" |
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Rear shoulder room |
49.4" |
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Interior cargo volume |
10.6 cu.ft. |
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Maximum interior cargo volume |
12.4 cu.ft. |
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