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This 2004 BMW 645ci convertible is an absolute gem of a vehicle, and this is a rare low-miles version of the car maxed out with options. I am the original owner and have taken excellent care of the car, garaged, smoke-free and continually current with all maintenance, recall items, etc. All manuals, tools, etc. are included and in great shape.

The sport package (a $2500 option) includes active steering, sport seats and the 19-inch sport wheels with performance run-flat tires. The convertible roof is a joy to operate, opening or closing completely in approximately 10-15 seconds, with no effort other than holding down a button on the center console. The roof can be operated with the car in motion at low speeds. Depending on the wind / temperature conditions, you can raise or lower any combination of the windows while the roof is down to ride in comfort.

There is a central system (iDrive) for controlling most of the car's functions and setting its options. The system includes a large LCD display in the dashboard that provides a variety of information-packed screens, a couple of which are depicted in the photos. One screen gives a real-time visual of the parking assist system, showing exactly where obstacles are located with respect to the car (see photo).

One of BMWs hallmarks, the handling in this car is truly phenomenal. It has virtually no body roll with incredibly precise cornering. I also drive a Porsche 993 Turbo, and I've been impressed at the precision of handling in the BMW vs. the Porsche. The 325 hp engine produces impressive and smooth power accompanied by a gorgeous performance sound via the carefully tuned dual exhaust. The six-speed manual transmission is very forgiving - a pleasure to operate - and much more fun to drive than the boring automatic. :) The 645 is also a fantastic road trip vehicle - extremely comfortable for long periods of time.

This is a chance to get into a truly amazing performance vehicle with low miles in excellent condition for a great price!

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