First Look: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i

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First Look: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i - BMW has never been shy about inventing new vehicle categories out of thin air. (Don't think the X5 is a sport-utility vehicle; it's a sports activity vehicle!) So never mind that a coupe is generally defined as a closed car with two doors, while the X6 has four doors. The X6 has a coupelike fastback roof line, so that will have to be justification enough for calling it a sports activity coupe. (more)

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#42 of 69 Re: Delay?? [bmlexus] by cntrad Apr 18, 2008 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 16, 2008 2:29 pm) I just test drove one an hour ago. I was so psyched about this car before today. Overall it's a niche car, and you'll feel either extreme bout the styling, kinda like the TT when it first came out. Acceleration wise, you could feel the pull for about 2.5 secs. but for some odd reason, 2nd gear was extremely sluggish. Not sure what happened. Interior is definitely smaller than expected. Standard features are bare, and expect to pay about 20% of base for a nicely loaded. At that price point, it's way overpriced for what it offers. I think I'm not going move forward with this car. It's too much wow at first and blah after. Replies to this message: bmlexus (Apr 19, 2008 11:29 am) donchar (Apr 22, 2008 3:27 pm) bmlexus (Apr 23, 2008 12:41 pm) anon3 (Apr 28, 2008 12:58 pm) bmlexus (May 16, 2008 8:14 pm) anon3 (May 21, 2008 12:18 pm) and 1 more...
#43 of 69 Re: Delay?? [cntrad] by bmlexus Apr 19, 2008 (11:29 am)
Replying to: cntrad (Apr 18, 2008 12:09 pm) Thanks for the review. What was the 0 to 60 ? So I assume you won't be getting this car then what are your other choices? I think the new infiniti fx50 will be nice There is always a cayenne which people say is ugly It's too much wow at first and blah after. Really that doesn't sound nice abt this SAC. Replies to this message: donchar (Apr 22, 2008 3:27 pm) bmlexus (Apr 23, 2008 12:41 pm)
#44 of 69 Re: Delay?? [bmlexus] by donchar Apr 22, 2008 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 19, 2008 11:29 am) Ok. I'm deciding between the V8 and a used Cayenne turbo S (2006). They will price out within 5% of each other. I need advice. Which would be better overall value? Replies to this message: bmlexus (Apr 23, 2008 12:41 pm)
#45 of 69 Re: Delay?? [donchar] by bmlexus Apr 23, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: donchar (Apr 22, 2008 3:27 pm) Ok. I'm deciding between the V8 and a used Cayenne turbo S (2006). They will price out within 5% of each other. I need advice. Which would be better overall value? First of all if you want new there is a newer Cayenne turbo S 2009 coming in august. price will be high,So the new GTS or the Turbo is an alternate I say don't get an old car whatever you decide get something new.
#46 of 69 Re: Delay?? [cntrad] by anon3 Apr 28, 2008 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: cntrad (Apr 18, 2008 12:09 pm) I've been following X6 development closely for over a year. I saw the first one last August on the BMW center test track in Spartanburg, SC. Recently, I test drove the 3.5. My sales person let me take it out for a few hours one afternoon (instead of the usual 10 minute test drive. Buying 10 BMWs from the same sales person tends to put you at the top of their list.) I have always been a fan of the X5 and I like the X6 even better, especially after seeing it up close and in person. The photos make it appear smaller than an X5, but in person it is NOT a small vehicle. While I loved the exterior in person, it has a downside. The cargo floor and rear hatch are higher than the X5's, which you would not expect from the photos of the sloped rear roof. The combination of sloped roof and higher cargo floor produce a very small and dark rear window that greatly reduces visibility from the rear-view mirror. The demo vehicles all had light colored interior and I expect that a black interior will create a very dark and cavern-like cabin, so I will steer clear of my usual black leather interior choice. Handling was excellent for a vehicle of this size and weight and I think it handles noticeably better than the new X5. The published performance numbers for the X6 six cylinder are 0 - 60 in 6.5 seconds, essentially the same as the V-8 4.8i X5. Performance felt very adequate and it was all too easy to hit 90 mph. I will wait to order the turbo V-8, but I could easily live with the X6 3.5. There literally was a crowd of people surrounding the X6 in the show room. Judging by their comments, the X6 will attract a lot of attention if not buyers. I'm still not sure who the X6's target market is, but it was a hit with the show room crowd that seemed to be mostly 20 and 30-something professionals. Since you can buy a well equipped X6 for the same price as a 535xi wagon or an X5 3.0, I suspect it will sell pretty well at that price point to people who want to drive something different, but don't want to give up the convenience of an SUV and who don't have a large family to haul. Just how big that particular market is remains to be seen. Replies to this message: bmlexus (May 16, 2008 8:14 pm) anon3 (May 21, 2008 12:18 pm) bmlexus (Jul 12, 2008 2:02 pm)
#47 of 69 X6 First impression by johna4 May 07, 2008 (7:19 pm)
I have been following the X6 for the last several months. My local dealership in NJ had 3 that just came off the truck. The service guy parking them said all were sold. There were 2 black and 1 with a greenish Hue.(I believe the color is called Tasman metallic) The color was gorgeous. The car looks incredible in person. I love it. Aggressive and bold styling. When the service guy was moving the X6 it had an amazing engine sound. I have 15 months left on my Range Rover Sport lease. I think I will get out of the lease a few months early to get into the X6. I haven't been this excited about a car in a long time. Good luck to all Replies to this message: carnut86 (May 14, 2008 5:57 am) burgh210 (May 14, 2008 10:22 am) bmlexus (May 16, 2008 7:57 pm)
#48 of 69 Re: X6 First impression [johna4] by carnut86 May 14, 2008 (5:57 am)
Replying to: johna4 (May 07, 2008 7:19 pm) I have to agree with you johna4, the car looks incredible in person. I stoped pass my local dealer to check out the ne m3 convert, and they had one X6 on the lot fully loaded in black. I was blown away. when I looked at the pics in the C&D, R&D etc I thought it was a waste of metal. but when you see it in person it hits you like a ton of bricks. Good job BMW! Replies to this message: burgh210 (May 14, 2008 10:22 am)
#49 of 69 Re: X6 First impression [carnut86] by burgh210 May 14, 2008 (10:22 am)
Replying to: carnut86 (May 14, 2008 5:57 am) I have only seen the X6 in red and light green. I am in the process of ordering one in Black.
#50 of 69 X6 its the best looking SUV ever made!!! by bmlexus May 15, 2008 (8:41 pm)
but when you see it in person it hits you like a ton of bricks It sure does. have only seen the X6 in red and light green. I am in the process of ordering one in Black. I have seen red black and silver . Some guy in my area already got 1 in silver whenever I see it go pass by my home It looks amazing
#51 of 69 Re: X6 First impression [johna4] by bmlexus May 16, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: johna4 (May 07, 2008 7:19 pm) The car looks incredible in person. I love it. Aggressive and bold styling. When the service guy was moving the X6 it had an amazing engine sound. I have 15 months left on my Range Rover Sport lease. I think I will get out of the lease a few months early to get into the X6. I haven't been this excited about a car in a long time I guess that means a RR sport owner is about me to jump into a bmw. Range Rover better bring in their new SUV replacement before they start loosing more customers So will you be getting the inline 6 or the v8