X6M over X5M

[B-Line]

Had a crazy thought yesterday.. Maybe I should get the X6M instead of the X5M.

Lets be honest, it's a better looking vehicle. Wheels are better and I understand it handles better also.

I don't have kids but am worried about giving up that 5th seat..

Am I crazy for even thinking about asking my salesman if he could switch my order?

Please, talk me out of it...

[KYZRSOSE]

A sale is a sale...he shouldn't mind...they can always find a buyer for your slot.

However, while the handing might be a smudge better, the utility of the X5M to me is worth only 97% of the handling of the X6M.

Your first answer/thought/gut feeling is typically the right one....stay with the X5M!

Good Luck and can't wait to see pics and mods??

[cmyX6go]

Get the X6M. It's fookin hot!

I sat in one Saturday. I'm glad it was pouring out or I would have taken it for a spin.

I say go for it B. Take it for a drive.

How often will you need 5 seats?

[Penguin]

I drove and also sat in the back seat of an X6M a few days ago. In terms of 5 vs. 6, don't get the 6 if you plan to have any six-footers sit in the back seat for any period of time -- the back seat head room in the X6 is not designed for six-footers.

[KYZRSOSE]

Originally Posted by Penguin

the back seat head room in the X6 is not designed for six-footers.

Only hang-out with short people....

That would be a funny selection when it comes time to carpool for your buddies...

"So Bill, how tall are you...6'2"? oops, sorry, you will have to ride in the minivan today."

[King]

Originally Posted by B-Line

Had a crazy thought yesterday.. Maybe I should get the X6M instead of the X5M.

Lets be honest, it's a better looking vehicle. Wheels are better and I understand it handles better also.

I don't have kids but am worried about giving up that 5th seat..

Am I crazy for even thinking about asking my salesman if he could switch my order?

Please, talk me out of it...

You really think the X6 is a better looking vehicle?? It's one of those things you either really like or really hate, and I have to say the latter! It's a crossover! Not a car, not a van, not a wagon, not an SUV...just something undecided in-between. Every now and then, manufacturers create a fad and while it may be hot when it comes out, nobody could care less about it in a couple of years. It belongs in the same category as the Infiniti FX. If you don't need the cargo space and you don't have kids, then why get somethng that looks like a big beefed up car that's jacked up! Get an M5 instead. Otherwise stick with something that's going to be a classic SUV/SAV and one that will smoke the pants of any other...including the Porshe Potato Turbo

And while you're at it, get custom plates that say PRSHETR!

[stockguru]

I say the the X5. Maybe they'll have an M version of the Gran Tourismo which is pretty close looking to the X6 but I think going to be even sportier since it will be lower to the ground.

[rh71]

While I think the X6 has some good lines (more from the rear), I don't think it's better looking than the X5, but if that's what you think, that's all that matters. I know people say that but I believe it... there are people out there who think SUVs are monstrosities... they see you for a half second while you stare at it for years.

As for practicality, if you have any doubt whatsoever about only seating 4, then you need to get the 5-seater because this is a big commitment. Well it would be for me anyway, I buy and keep a while.

[mtech8]

You won't go wrong with either the X5 or X6.

If you don't need the extra utility, go for the X6. It was actually my first choice, but then I have kids and a wife that just doesn't like the look of the X6. I personally think it's a great looking vehicle and describes me pretty well.

[chilliwilli]

Look at it this way...you can't go wrong with either