Comments on: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i Review

By: pete ess

pete ess — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:42 +0000

You need a taller photographer. It looks better from higher than a snails-eye view.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:30:37 +0000

Hey, I’ve got one too! I have a pretty big car collection and I am very proud to say I have a 2007 M5 Touring and I love it. It really is a wonderful car, just a shame about the gearbox.

By: The Realist

The Realist — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:15:34 +0000

2005 BMW M5.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:28:25 +0000

To the realist, Which 10 cylinder german? Just curious.

By: The Realist

The Realist — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:10:38 +0000

realcars Says:
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
“The Realist is obviously a Toyota Loving Stooge.LOL
Toyota/Lexus are Kings of the con that is Merchandising.
Keep driving your Lexus and sniffing your own farts Realist.LOL.”

Ho ho ho, another comedian in the ranks with the intellect equal to a flea.

What do you drive? FYI I’d prefer to drive a V8 Lexus than a V8 Aussie car if you really want to know.

However I drive (among other cars) German. Ten cylinder German.

Mike Says:
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:14 pm
“This thing is ugly…it wont catch on. It sells because of badge loyalists and people with too much money wanting to stand out. I seen it on the road and it honestly scared the crap out of me. Its nightmare material.”

What’s wrong with too much money if you’ve worked hard for it? Or are you another of those nine-to-fivers who won’t work harder or go the extra distance to get ahead?

Why do you think people buy orange and green SS commie utes? To blend into the background??

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:43:11 +0000

Alex, agree 100% with all your points. MY comment was more directed to the article that hinted that this was the start of some kind of revolution that will catch on.

“The concept is brilliant and will likely catch on.” And lets not forget the first page creates so much hype that Karl Benz would wet his pants.

The reasons I listed were more my opinion of why this model may sell, but why others may not follow. (and yes Im not saying BMW want them to follow either).

regards

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:20:56 +0000

Mike, you may be right and it may not catch but maybe it’s not meant to. Maybe BMW don’t want the whole world to own one of their cars for once so they make something brilliant but a bit disagreeable. And I have to say once again that it really does drive fantastically. It was a bit of a silly idea but at least they passed it off and they passed it off very well indeed. I think a 6 Series would probably drive better but at the same time, because this car feels so wrong somehow when you’re driving it, it just ads to the car. Makes it a bit scary sometimes.
As for the badge remark, well yes most of these will sell because of the badge but at least BMW still make driving machines and haven’t just said that “well 90% of our customers don’t care anyway”. You pay extra for a 3 Series over a Mazda 6 because a 3 Series is much better than a Mazda 6. Basically, yes, you pay for a badge but for good reason.
Finally, what’s wrong with wanting to stand out?

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:14:28 +0000

This thing is ugly…it wont catch on. It sells because of badge loyalists and people with too much money wanting to stand out. I seen it on the road and it honestly scared the crap out of me. Its nightmare material.

By: Duck

Duck — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:12:49 +0000

^^^^^^5. It’s alot easier to hit children with it, without knowing they are there!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Duck

Duck — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:08:39 +0000

Sam Says:
January 1st, 2009 at 1:29 pm
“I love cars with high drivng positions for a few reasons.
1. You can see over other cars for better road reading.
2. Ease of entry and exit of the vehicle. (My back is stuffed)
3. Its easier in drive thru’s
4. In a side impact, a car with a high driving position being hit by a regular car with a low front end means the centre of the force should be under you, not right next to you.”