X6 reviews

[JGQ]

EPA estimates for the X6 35i is only 15/20... only one MPG better than the X5 4.8

I am really disappointed. That is my deal killer.

[amh]

That is new information and I agree that it is very disappointing. Back to my X5 diesel wait unless I just break down and do an S550.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

...Anyone else think the X6 would've been a stupendous hit with some kind of manual transmission?

Hmmm...an X6 ///M perhaps? A Pepper GTS/Turbo killer?

[LeMansX5]

Motivemag review.

[LeMansX5]

Jalopnik review

[Boston X5 4.4]

Overall driving experience seems very positive with few major negatives. Seems like most of the negative reviews are related to the practicality or lack thereof of the X6. If gas mileage, practicality, and window pillar trim ( )is a big part of the car buying decision process it seems like the X6 should be crossed off the list.

So far so good IMHO and I am still looking forward to getting behind the wheel for a test drive

Will I be willing to shell out $80+ for this is a whole other question.

[palbay]

Originally Posted by Boston X5 4.4

Overall driving experience seems very positive with few major negatives. Seems like most of the negative reviews are related to the practicality or lack thereof of the X6. If gas mileage, practicality, and window pillar trim ( )is a big part of the car buying decision process it seems like the X6 should be crossed off the list.

So far so good IMHO and I am still looking forward to getting behind the wheel for a test drive

Will I be willing to shell out $80+ for this is a whole other question.

BostonX5, I'm w/ you! I'm still sold on the car,sans all the general neg reviews.I still need to drive it,which I will.I'm still digesting all the reviews.I was always leaning toward the 35i w/ the Sport Package.Sounds like a lot of the reviewers liked the TTI6 better than the TTV8 (short of that awesome V8 roar)!!! because the TTI6 weights less and apparently you don't give up much in road handling,i.e fun quotient.EVERYONE,including most of the Forums I follow,continue to compare the X6 to the X5.I guess that comparison was inevitable given the cars shared DNA.You continue to hear comments about less utility w/ the X6 so why buy it over the X5.I think targeted customers for the X6 (Me) aren't making the X6-X5 comparison.The current X5 owners or potential X5 owners were probably the "swing" or "crossover" buyers in BMW's marketing plans.Not the "core" potential X6 customers like me who eliminated the X5 from consideration ( again no offense to X5 owners) because to me the X5 is just a little to "trucky" for me and I don't need the "utility" that the X5 has.I like the "look" of the X6 which is a big "hotbutton" for me vs the look of the X5.I think the "Look" of the X6 plays huge into BMW's marketing plan for the X6.I guess the X6 cash register will foretell the final ending of this story.Thanks. PalBay

[amh]

Can't disagree with anything you've said. In fact, my wife has said pretty much the same thing and we're still going to drive it. We are just looking for the most comfortable (for us) and fun two person travel vehicle for long trips that can also haul two more people for 45 minutes to the city or airport.

But like the pic you posted, I wonder how it will work for my 5'2' wife-particularly rear visibility. And, I wonder about the transmission and steering (though the non active, which I prefer, seems to be getting better reviews than active) and I wonder how many compromises you make for a $70k car. It will be fun to see how a test drive answers these presumptive questions for all of us.

[Boston X5 4.4]

Originally Posted by amh

But like the pic you posted, I wonder how it will work for my 5'2' wife-particularly rear visibility.

I hope BMW used a better back-up camera than the piece of junk that is in the X5 - you will actually need to use the camera in the X6.

[JGQ]

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.