Introducing....cmyX6go

[cmyX6go]

Originally Posted by alexmish

From that top view camera pic, funny how you've parked Was it also at a far-end of the lot ?

I love my end spots! I'll walk a mile for one.

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by cmyX6go

Mod that thing already .... ... Must be in the blood.

[cmyX6go]

What can I say. I love this vehicle.

Likes:

The power is insane, more power than I'll ever need. It feels as if my foot never presses the accelerator more than a fraction of an inch, like I'm coasting but I'm doing 80. Shifts are smooth and no more lag off the line. She just rockets.

The exhaust note

The new idrive is much faster than the old one and easier to navigate. The rear view camera with top view is pretty cool. It's much clearer than the old camera was. Big improvement.

I love that I can save my music on the hard drive. Who needs the 6 CD changer?

Handling is awesome. I do feel a difference between the 20s that were on the X6 I drove at the PCD and the 19s I have. I don't feel as glued to the roadway going around my morning ramp to the bridge as I did tearing up the slalom. I'm not sure if it's because of the all seasons vs the performance tires or possibly that I hit the bridge within 5 minutes of leaving my house so the tires aren't warmed up. Obviously the width of the staggered set up plays into it. I'm considering summer wheels...

The exhaust note

Nappa leather seats and dash. Love it. The seats are like butter.

Aluminum trim looks great.

Have I mentioned the exhaust note?

Dislikes:

No rear wiper. It would probably be an eyesore but I'm so used to it, I hate when my view is impaired, especially having the smaller rear window.

My sideview mirrors. I feel as if the placement is different from the E70. I can't put my finger on it but the view seems off. I also find them very dark at night. I guess I'll get used to them.

The C pillar ( is that what you call it?) Although there is a small vent window, that damn pillar is in my view when I look over my right shoulder to change lanes. Yes, I always look over my shoulder when changing lanes. Again, I'm sure I'll get used to it.

That little gray flap on the lower rear. It really should be black.

All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase, except my jaw hurts from grinning.

[Michelle]

I love your Week 1/1,000 Mile Recap! I'm totally living vicariously through you.

No rear wiper =

Did you not put your famous "bubble mirror" on your side mirrors? Is that why you are looking over your shoulder to change lanes? Ever since I changed my side mirrors to see the lane next to me (not down the side of my car) I haven't needed to look over either shoulder when changing lanes.

Oh and...

GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS!
GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS!
GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS!
GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS! GET 21" SUMMER WHEELS!

[cmyX6go]

Thanks, M. I thought you'd get a kick out of the rear wiper comment.

Yes, I did put on my spot mirrors. I bought them up here and brought them with me to SC. The PCD driving instructors told us how to properly adjust the side views in the same manner as that thread here years ago, so I adjusted them accordingly.

I can't explain it, the view just seems different. You know how mirrors say objects in mirror are closer than they appear, well the objects are ALOT closer than they appear. I've always panned the the rear view and the side view mirrors so I know what's around me. I think I'm gun shy because of the rear design, I don't have the same field of vision. I'll get used to it.

I'm looking at the X6 ///M wheels...We'll see. Mark (X5Flyboy) said he took his X5 with 20s to the same car wash I go to and he never had a problem. I called the owner today and he said 12.4 inches is fine, with room to spare.
I swore I wasn't going to screw with wheels. That was the main reason I didn't go for the ///M in the first place.

[Michelle]

I'm sure you'll get used to the mirrors.

Re: Wheels.... Why have such an amazing vehicle and not wheels to go with it? It's like wearing flats instead of heels!

[cmyX6go]

Originally Posted by Michelle

I'm sure you'll get used to the mirrors.

Re: Wheels.... Why have such an amazing vehicle and not wheels to go with it? It's like wearing flats instead of heels!

You suck! You know my shoes always compliment my outfit. Now I have to get the wheels. BITCH

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by cmyX6go

You suck! You know my shoes always compliment my outfit. Now I have to get the wheels. BITCH

Tee hee. I knew that would be the key to getting you to see the light!

[E61Silver]

L maybe you should trade it for a M?

[drod]

get the M...

and wow, I didn't know the top view was like that!!

never seen in action....pretty neat.

love the follow-up notes...

I have 20s and love them... but you will notice decent size pot holes...

in New York there are no small pot holes....only man holes!!

my next vehicle will have 19s which I believe is the best combination.

i didn't notice...did you get the twin turbo 6 or 8?