BMW X 6... Any experience??

Drshan0 · 05-01-2017, 10:34 PM

Hi Guys

I am looking at X6's at the moment, does anyone have any experience with them.

Looking for both good and bad comments...........

Cheers

BMW Steve · 05-02-2017, 02:35 AM

Much rather have the X4 4L M Sport,

Never had a X6 but they are a bit marmite, you do or you don't,

You have several engines to choose from but I would go for the X Drive 40D @ over 370bhp so no slouch.

Mani59 · 05-02-2017, 03:21 PM

In my opinion, whilst it does have immense road presence it does look a bit like an elephant. X5 is much nicer (E53 and E70 in that order).

007_e350 · 05-02-2017, 05:37 PM

Go for it! Make sure to get the 20" rims with wider rubber and comfort seats

imy · 05-03-2017, 09:38 AM

check out the XDRIVERS forum. Loads of people have them there, one of the most knowledgeable members there drives one. Lots of knowledge

Chappers 71 · 05-04-2017, 07:44 AM

The X6 does look like it feel out of the ugly tree & hit every branch on the way down.
I have been out in one & it was a bit meh

Torgus · 05-04-2017, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

The X6 does look like it feel out of the ugly tree & hit every branch on the way down.

Seriously.

misterS3 · 05-08-2017, 04:51 AM

I don't see the point over the X5 - especially the early ones with only 2 seats in the back.

oli3 · 06-19-2017, 06:15 AM

There's actually a Top Gear review of when the first X6 came out that sticks with me. Granted it was filmed in like 10 years ago but the exact words were something along the lines of "the x6 was made by a world for a world which no longer exists".

That refers to the world that created the x6 was one before a global economic crisis, before a recession and all that. Sure that doesn't apply anymore 10 years but I think it perfectly sums up the x6 of that generation.

I personally really like the x6 because it's the first coupe-like suv from bmw, but if I could afford an x4 I would go for that instead.

ChawenHalo · 07-12-2017, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterS3

I don't see the point over the X5 - especially the early ones with only 2 seats in the back.

It has torque vectoring and is a far better drive (dynamic) than the X5.

I think its a good show off as to what BMW can do before other manufacturers have tha balls/ technical competence to do it.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/gen...s/bmw-x6/18118

Personnaly, I love the thing and want a latter 1 st gen 4.0d. If you're going to have an SUV have a propper one with personnality.

X5 tries to be a 4x4 but frankly I'd much rather have a Pajero for a real 4x4 with reliability incredible abilities with good road manners.

It is very marmitte though. Funilly enough my wife loves it. (but then she drives a Z3 Coupe and an old Mini ...)

05-01-2017, 10:34 PM	#1
Drshan0 Red 5 4 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW E46 330ci Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Notts iTrader: (0)	BMW X 6... Any experience?? Hi Guys I am looking at X6's at the moment, does anyone have any experience with them. Looking for both good and bad comments........... Cheers
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-02-2017, 02:35 AM	#2
BMW Steve Captain 115 Rep 968 Posts Drives: F11 535D & e93 335i Highline Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Witlshire UK iTrader: (0)	Much rather have the X4 4L M Sport, Never had a X6 but they are a bit marmite, you do or you don't, You have several engines to choose from but I would go for the X Drive 40D @ over 370bhp so no slouch.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-02-2017, 03:21 PM	#3
Mani59 BMW Miniature Collector! 13493 Rep 7,987 Posts Drives: E38 735i SE Individual Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	In my opinion, whilst it does have immense road presence it does look a bit like an elephant. X5 is much nicer (E53 and E70 in that order). __________________ Visit my (mainly) BMW gallery http://jetone.co.uk
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-02-2017, 05:37 PM	#4
007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	Go for it! Make sure to get the 20" rims with wider rubber and comfort seats
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-03-2017, 09:38 AM	#5
imy Captain 84 Rep 971 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (1)	check out the XDRIVERS forum. Loads of people have them there, one of the most knowledgeable members there drives one. Lots of knowledge __________________ 2016 M140i 07 E90 335i: JB4, Trebila BEF, BMS DCI, VRSF DPs, Scoops, 19" CSL Reps, 5" ETS FMIC, VTT Inlets, BMS CP, HKS BOV, BMS Meth Injection - sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2017, 07:44 AM	#6
Chappers 71 Major General 5483 Rep 5,422 Posts Drives: Beige G31 40ix m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kent, The Garden of England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 G31 xdrive 40i ... [4.00] 2006 E92 335i SE [9.50]	The X6 does look like it feel out of the ugly tree & hit every branch on the way down. I have been out in one & it was a bit meh
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-08-2017, 04:51 AM	#8
misterS3 Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: X70 on the way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I don't see the point over the X5 - especially the early ones with only 2 seats in the back.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-19-2017, 06:15 AM	#9
oli3 Private First Class 42 Rep 192 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Helsinki iTrader: (1)	There's actually a Top Gear review of when the first X6 came out that sticks with me. Granted it was filmed in like 10 years ago but the exact words were something along the lines of "the x6 was made by a world for a world which no longer exists". That refers to the world that created the x6 was one before a global economic crisis, before a recession and all that. Sure that doesn't apply anymore 10 years but I think it perfectly sums up the x6 of that generation. I personally really like the x6 because it's the first coupe-like suv from bmw, but if I could afford an x4 I would go for that instead.
	Appreciate 0 Quote