who almost got the X6??

[Ag4.8]

Originally Posted by drod

is this a fact?? will the twin turbo X6 engine make its way to the X5 in late 2010??

if that's the case then I will wait....

is there a link online with this info??

Do a search. There are some pics of X5's with xDrive50, so it seems the TT engines are coming.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by drod

yes, i've tested both models... the 8 has awesome power but terrible gas mileage... the 6 makes more sense for me...

i really want the technical updates and I like the m-pkg option.. gives it a nicer look...

obviously more power isn't bad and I've always thought the perfect combo would be the X5 with the X6 twin turbo (non-diesel) engine...

after reading about some rumors that this may become a reality in 2011, I may just wait another year...

so the research continues....

2011 MY will roll around, and there will be more rumors for 2012, 13 ... etc. There's no point waiting. Life's too short. If you want it or need it now, then get it.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Thunder22

Have you seen the new Honda Accord Crosstour or Acura ZDX? BMW is the trendsetter, but the Honda and Acura sure look like the X .

to add to that.....
Acura ZDX has the intelligent SH-AWD which BMW introduced with X6 as DPC. Acura introduced first in 2004 on RL. E70 X5 still does not have that.

X6 is the way to go. If you want X5 than wait till facelift with DPC and other features added.

[mtech8]

I would have LOVE to have gotten the X6. Absolutely love the look of the car and the niche the car represents.

Don't get me wrong. X5 is a great car. But I just think the X6 looks sexier.

Also you can get X6 with soft close doors. The running boards isn't as obstrustive. You get a 1 piece trunk hatch. (not real deal breakers for most people or me, but nice bonuses).

[Rebel XT]

X6 looks decent, but functionality wise the rear window is awful!!! Can't see captain!

[drod]

Originally Posted by apw2607

2011 MY will roll around, and there will be more rumors for 2012, 13 ... etc. There's no point waiting. Life's too short. If you want it or need it now, then get it.

intereting points everyone is making...

i would only wait if, and only if, BMW will offer the TT6 on the 2011 X5...otherwise the X6 is the way to go for me...

my current X5 is nice but a little weak on pickup... feels almost like a turbo lag... a little more instant torque and it would be perfect!

the 2010 X5 with M-pkg option looks nice but it doesn't really make sense since there is no extra power to go with the looks.

I think getting the 2010 X5 will be the same as what I currently have in my 08... except better NAV and improved rear camera. everything else is the same...so it's not much of an "upgrade"

it's either X6 or wait for the new X5 early next year... hopefully it will be available for purchase in spring of 2010..