Dinan is going to tune the TT V8

[VegasAutophile]

Hey Shenard,

Thanks again for the reply with you initial impressions, I have yet to drive one but have been following their developments closely. I look forward to hearing more and seeing your pics when you are able.

*Let me preface the following by saying I consider myself to be what I would call a true (all around) auto enthusiast. Meaning, I love cars, all cars (not all, but you know what I mean) without being a card-carrying fan boy of any one particular badge. I have owned (in the past five years or so), Mercedes Benz (E class), Audi’s (A4-Wife’s, A6-Myself, Lexus(07 IS-Wife, GS 430-Myself) and I am currently driving an 07 BMW 750.

I at first (especially from the photo’s) thought this thing was a dog. It seemed mis-proportioned and simply did not see the purpose and thought that BMW was reaching with this one. However, I have to say that since seeing it in person, it has a presence and has grown on me. It looks almost angry (aggressively spec’d) in a menacing sort of a way, and after reading the reviews, documenting its impressive performance despite its portly weight, my perspective has changed.

I am actually now thinking that this vehicle might be perfect for someone like myself. Someone that never had any intention of owning an SUV as I love the way that a fine car drives. These days especially, after having lived with the 750 for a year, I love the combination of sport and luxury more and more on a daily basis.

Although, there are those times, when I need to run down to Home Depot and pick up something of size, that neither of our vehicles will accommodate. Thus, I find myself looking at this mutated version of a sporty, BMW driving, aggressive looking utility-ish vehicle with just enough space to facilitate my occasional Home Depot trip and saying…………”I get it”.

I don’t want or need a full on school-bus like a Suburban-ish type of rig, but I don’t want to give up the speed and feel of a fine sport-lux sedan either. And this thing moves and handles with the best of them (I’m looking at the TT V8 version, well spec'd and probably with a Dinan tune), essentially out performing my 750 in a straight line and corners. So, I what I would be giving up on the space (essentially rear seat legroom) that is the least frequently used, I would be gaining in general, all around/real world performance, and the ability to accommodate the occasional Home Depot trips.

So, although it’s not for everyone, and I am as surprised as anyone that it could be for me, in fact I think it might be just the right mutant for the job!

[palbay]

Originally Posted by VegasAutophile

Hey Shenard,

Thanks again for the reply with you initial impressions, I have yet to drive one but have been following their developments closely. I look forward to hearing more and seeing your pics when you are able.

*Let me preface the following by saying I consider myself to be what I would call a true (all around) auto enthusiast. Meaning, I love cars, all cars (not all, but you know what I mean) without being a card-carrying fan boy of any one particular badge. I have owned (in the past five years or so), Mercedes Benz (E class), Audi’s (A4-Wife’s, A6-Myself, Lexus(07 IS-Wife, GS 430-Myself) and I am currently driving an 07 BMW 750.

I at first (especially from the photo’s) thought this thing was a dog. It seemed mis-proportioned and simply did not see the purpose and thought that BMW was reaching with this one. However, I have to say that since seeing it in person, it has a presence and has grown on me. It looks almost angry (aggressively spec’d) in a menacing sort of a way, and after reading the reviews, documenting its impressive performance despite its portly weight, my perspective has changed.

I am actually now thinking that this vehicle might be perfect for someone like myself. Someone that never had any intention of owning an SUV as I love the way that a fine car drives. These days especially, after having lived with the 750 for a year, I love the combination of sport and luxury more and more on a daily basis.

Although, there are those times, when I need to run down to Home Depot and pick up something of size, that neither of our vehicles will accommodate. Thus, I find myself looking at this mutated version of a sporty, BMW driving, aggressive looking utility-ish vehicle with just enough space to facilitate my occasional Home Depot trip and saying…………”I get it”.

I don’t want or need a full on school-bus like a Suburban-ish type of rig, but I don’t want to give up the speed and feel of a fine sport-lux sedan either. And this thing moves and handles with the best of them (I’m looking at the TT V8 version, well spec'd and probably with a Dinan tune), essentially out performing my 750 in a straight line and corners. So, I what I would be giving up on the space (essentially rear seat legroom) that is the least frequently used, I would be gaining in general, all around/real world performance, and the ability to accommodate the occasional Home Depot trips.

So, although it’s not for everyone, and I am as surprised as anyone that it could be for me, in fact I think it might be just the right mutant for the job!

Very,very well said.You hit on all the reasons that BMW built the X6.Very sporty......with just enough "function" to be real world useful.You really get almost two cars in one.....the SUV/SAC daily driver and the weekend "fun" car you can throw around on the twisties. Thanks! PalBay

[VegasAutophile]

Hey Palbay,

Thanks for the compliment, I agree with your summary as well. Your feedback, observations and videos have been some of the info that I have followed closely during the final stretches of R & D. So your efforts are greatly appreciated by myself and I am sure the other enthusiasts alike. Keep it coming!

Thanks,

Vegas

[palbay]

Originally Posted by VegasAutophile

Hey Palbay,

Thanks for the compliment, I agree with your summary as well. Your feedback, observations and videos have been some of the info that I have followed closely during the final stretches of R & D. So your efforts are greatly appreciated by myself and I am sure the other enthusiasts alike. Keep it coming!

Thanks,

Vegas

Thanks for the nice comments.It's been fun.PalBay