The new variables (input data points) over the past few days are:
1) Few scattered reviews from common magazine and websites. A lot of comments about utility, style, and function. Is it worth the extra money? Some negative comments about the potential buyers of that car...etc
2) Release of the X6 specs (EPA, Wight... etc)
3) The pictures of the view (or lack of) from the rearview mirror provided by Palbay.

Here are my thoughts (rant).

1) Regarding function, style or utility: If I’m buying a car, I really need to like it, and as a minimum, I need to make sure the wife doesn’t hate it… In summary, the new reviews did not and should not change anyone opinion of the car!!
- X5 and X6 comparison are bound to happen. Same car manufacturer, same interior and only differ on the outside and some performance.
- Almost anywhere you find a forum discussing the X6, you can not help but wonder, what in the hell did the X6 do to people? Why so much negativity. It is not a gas Guzzler like a hummer, nor it is being built by malnourish or abused workforce in some 3rd world country.
2) The specs are somewhat disappointing. I was hoping for a lighter vehicle, and better MPG’s.
3) Some commented negatively about that aspect (rearview). It is a legitimate point of concern which I had myself. But anyone who sat in the car would have noticed it. I categorized that point under the “sacrifice for style” and “I can live with”. One thing you can say about BMW is that they recognized it and made the PDC part of standard equipment.

Anyway, I am still planning (though disappointed with MPG’s) to test drive the car and see for myself.