The styling of the X6 has grown on me, more so than the 5GT (ugh!). I did see two big downsides with the X6, one the lack of rear visibility, and two, if you need a large vehicle for utility, go for the X5, especially now with matching engines. I don't really see the point of the X6.

OTOH, the X6M I drove at the BMW Performance Center was an impressive drive, other than a VERY harsh 3-2 downshift. It was THE same X6 used in One Lap of America. Although the X5 50i seems to have 95% of the usable performance and handling, at a lower cost and more day to day civility.

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Richard
Sir Snaps-a-lot, 9 Time Dragon Slayer (54 runs!)
2011 X5 50i Alpine White, Biege Nappa /Lt Poplar M Sport
2009 Z4 35i, Black Sapphire/Ivory-Black/Anthracite

Gone but not forgotten: '08 550i, '06 X3, '06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i