Article Comments - 2008 BMW X6 First Drive and Full Test

18 messages, Last post on Mar 27, 2009 at 4:05 PM

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First Drive: 2008 BMW X6 xDrive 50i - First Impressions: A more powerful, slightly more nimble version of BMW's already fast and agile X5. Only worth the extra $8 grand if you really like the styling.(more)

Full Test: 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i -Bottom Line: An SUV built to look fast and agile, the BMW X6 comes through with the performance to back it up. (more)

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#16 of 18 bigger than x5? by gardis Jan 29, 2009 (8:37 am)
I'm amazed that you guys think the X6 is larger than the X5?? I've seen them at my dealer in Fairfield County CT, and that car looks bigger than the X3, but slightly smaller than the X5. How could it possibly weight 5,000 PDS??? Anyone that can afford an $80,000 car -- more power to you guys. It's the epitome of only one thing: ostentation. Period. Simple as that, and I'm a devoted BMW owner. People look at someone driving that vehicle, and say, how much money does he make, in a way they don't comment on the 5 series, or really any other BMW model. My two cents. Gardis CT Replies to this message: achonko (Mar 02, 2009 7:06 am) anon3 (Mar 27, 2009 4:05 pm)
#17 of 18 Re: bigger than x5? [gardis] by achonko Mar 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: gardis (Jan 29, 2009 8:37 am) Gardis, Is the Porsche Cayenne GTS an epitome of ostentatiousness, or the Range Rover Sports or HSE? These vehicles cost an average of $10k more than the X6.
#18 of 18 Re: bigger than x5? [gardis] by anon3 Mar 27, 2009 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: gardis (Jan 29, 2009 8:37 am) "It's the epitome of only one thing: ostentation. Period. Simple as that, and I'm a devoted BMW owner. People look at someone driving that vehicle, and say, how much money does he make, in a way they don't comment on the 5 series, or really any other BMW model." People look at an X6 and say how much money does he make. Really? Which people? How many people have you witnessed asking that question? Has anyone ever rolled down their window at a stop light and asked you how much money you make because you drive a BMW? Do you think this happens more often for an X6 than for a 750iL or an M5? Really? Maybe you get asked that question if you drive an X6 through the hood. If you really are a devoted BMW driver, then you know that driving a BMW is more about how you feel when you're behind the wheel than how you look. It's about looking forward to getting into the driver's seat and being part of a driving experience. So some people look forward to getting into a BMW that is roomy, quiet, comfortable, and has signature BMW handling. That's the X6.