Saw the X6 in person

[JGQ]

Went to the local dealer for an event for the 1 series and they had a couple of TT V6 X6’s on display (Black and Silver). Though X6’s were not available for test drive yet, it was absolutely worth it since it was my first time seeing the X6 in person.

The design is amazing! My FX pales in comparison. The X5 (Which I was/am considering) looked like a generic SUV in comparison. As much I love Black, this color hides a lot of the details of the car, the X6 looked better in silver. I was disappointed for not seeing it in VR or Space gray since these are the colors I’m leaning towards.
Space: I am 6’6” and fit very comfortably in the driver seat. The back seats are, as one would expect a different story, you need to be 6’ or shorter to fit. The trunk was surprisingly spacious.
Though this post does not provide new info, I am sharing my experience for those who have not seen the car in person and still on the fence. Not to mention, I’ve noticed a slow down in the activity on this forum
In summary: Pictures don’t do this car justice; the car is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait for a test drive…. The sales guy (which was very knowledgeable) said they’ll have them pretty soon!!

PS. For whatever its worth: The cars main demographics, based on the small sample I observed, are guys in their 30’s/40’s or empty nesters. No soccer moms!!

[palbay]

Originally Posted by JGQ

Went to the local dealer for an event for the 1 series and they had a couple of TT V6 X6’s on display (Black and Silver). Though X6’s were not available for test drive yet, it was absolutely worth it since it was my first time seeing the X6 in person.

The design is amazing! My FX pales in comparison. The X5 (Which I was/am considering) looked like a generic SUV in comparison. As much I love Black, this color hides a lot of the details of the car, the X6 looked better in silver. I was disappointed for not seeing it in VR or Space gray since these are the colors I’m leaning towards.
Space: I am 6’6” and fit very comfortably in the driver seat. The back seats are, as one would expect a different story, you need to be 6’ or shorter to fit. The trunk was surprisingly spacious.
Though this post does not provide new info, I am sharing my experience for those who have not seen the car in person and still on the fence. Not to mention, I’ve noticed a slow down in the activity on this forum
In summary: Pictures don’t do this car justice; the car is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait for a test drive…. The sales guy (which was very knowledgeable) said they’ll have them pretty soon!!

PS. For whatever its worth: The cars main demographics, based on the small sample I observed, are guys in their 30’s/40’s or empty nesters. No soccer moms!!

Nice post.I appreciate the info.I note your comparison of the X6 with the 2nd Gen X5.I caught some pic's and vid's of the Diesel X5 on the Performance Center track in the last couple of days.(I've got to get those posted).I've got to be careful what I say here because the X5 is a fantastic SUV and has a huge following on this website.But when I compared the high speed runs of the X5 and the X6 on the PC track,the X5 seemed to be moving in slow motion,although I would suspect their entrance and exit speeds into that banked curve where I stand is probably about the same.It's just the way the X6 design plays w/ your perception of size and motion.The X6 just looks like it's moving faster on the track,just like it looks smaller across a parking lot than it really is up close.I'm not drinking the X6 KoolAid!! Your comment about the X6 making the new X5 look generic just dovetailed with my thoughts as I watched the X5 and X6 vids back to back.No offense intended but the X5 looked like a truck going around the track,the X6 looked like a sports car.I don't think BMW will have any problem differentiating the two cars.Thanks. PalBay

[LeMansX5]

Thanks for your post JGQ. I will point X6 haters to this thread.

[JGQ]

The X5 is a great looking SAV. Last week we were visiting Newport Beach, CA for Easter and every where I looked, there was a beautiful X5. It made me think of just getting the X5 V8 and ignoring the bad MPG’s. If one would recall my earlier posts on the X5 forums they would have known that I would be driving one by now if they had the TT V6 X5. The diesel is coming this fall. This gave me the time to consider other cars, mainly the X6. My main attraction and at the same time concern about the X6 was the design. It looked great in certain pictures and unnatural in others. I am one that would take a chance on a new risky design if I like it. Many people bashed the FX when it came out, but I didn't care since I rely on my personal opinion when it come subjective matters…. Unless it’s a Tribeca B9… (Apologies to B9 drivers for passing judgment)

Though I didn’t get the chance to test drive one, I would imagine it to drive as good if not better than the X5. Actually, I would expect the X6 35i performance to be on par with X5 4.8 (which very impressive).

On a different note: I called Sterling BMW when I was visiting in CA (based on LeMans’ comment of better likelihood of it being on the cost than the heartland) and they did not have an X6. You would think the OC would have them. When we came back home, I was pleasantly surprised when I found a message from the local dealer telling me that they have them.

[Boston X5 4.4]

Originally Posted by JGQ

[ For whatever its worth: The cars main demographics, based on the small sample I observed, are guys in their 30’s/40’s or empty nesters. No soccer moms!![/SIZE][/FONT]

[SuperGreg]

FWIW, it's an I6 and not a V6

[toohotdoc]

I think i might be the first one to spot a X6 in Canada. I seen a nice black X6 being tested in the airport strip next near some property i have. Looks much better in person than pics.

[amh]

Thought the suede seats in the X6 I sat in were the most comfortable BMW seats I've ever been in. You have to be careful getting in and out just like a lot of coupes. I am 5'11" and just barely fit in the back.

I thought it was much better looking in person, my wife really liked it, and you get the impresion that even with the TT that it will perform exceptionally well. X5 cabin is more open an airy.

This could be a great replacement for my 335i coupe but I don't see it as a competitor to the X5. The OP, Pal, and my wife have so much enthusiasm for the 6 that I am thinking of waving the practical reasons for buying the X5.

[amh]

Sorry for typos in last post, in a hurry not illiterate...one other point, the rep driving the X6 (TT) said he averaged 18.5-19 mpg over the 2,000 miles he had driven.

[JGQ]

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

FWIW, it's an I6 and not a V6

What is the difference?

I am not a fully fledged gear head. I am becoming one from my interest in the X5 and X6!