Comments on: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i Review

By: MyX6Rock

MyX6Rock — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:17:32 +0000

If you haven’t driven one, don’t even compare with
other sedans in your imagination.
I was worried when I got mine. Still I loved the look,
I ordered it and after the first driving, I loved it even
more. Before making any judgement see it for yourself.
Then you will have true opinion about the vehicle.

By: c1ockwork

c1ockwork — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:16:09 +0000

‘I still cant see the point of this car & who’ll buy it, Suzuki X90 owners looking to upgrade? It sure is a lot of money for something that looks like a Ssangyong too.’

Awesome call Motorhead, and I’m in totally agreeance!

‘jaw droopingly [sic] beautiful’? Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder eh? (though, in the spirit of full disclosure, I own a Megane )

Ugly as sin.

By: The Realist

The Realist — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:20:59 +0000

Bavarian Missile (.)(.) Says:
January 24th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
“Trade your M5 on it ? Why ? Totally different cars and to buy one to annoy others just shows just how immature you “Realist” are!”

We all have our indulgences dear BM.

Once I purchase one of these puppies I’ll park it in front of the left wing lunatics that protest outside my office every week.

By: Fasthonda

Fasthonda — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:42:39 +0000

Wheelnut said ” I believe it looks better than the………. Porsche Cayenne.”

I agree,but what SUV/Sports sedan/AWD, doesn’t look better than the Porsche Cayenne?
The 3.6i is the worst for looks and most likely can be beaten performance wise by a Ford Territory.

By: Italianlover

Italianlover — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:21:54 +0000

I agree with Mike
‘You are right wheelnut, my post was just more to point out that this thing is ugly and impractical… I dont know what I was on about with ‘niche’ markets. It will be mopped up by badge loyalists though’

Money doesn’t buy taste, right?

and Motorhead – good call on the Suzuki X90!!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:17:27 +0000

It is a niche vehicle as [just like the merc-benz CLS] it will only appeal to a select group of buyers
I like the look of it. I believe it looks better than the Lexus RX330 as well as the Porsche Cayenne and the dumped X6 Hamann have produced looks even better – I’d have one!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:03:40 +0000

You are right wheelnut, my post was just more to point out that this thing is ugly and impractical… I dont know what I was on about with ‘niche’ markets. It will be mopped up by badge loyalists though.

By: John

John — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:57:09 +0000

I’m guessing that BMW has the X6 50i pegged at 300kw, so that they leave alot of room for the M Division crew too come in and weave their magic in the future. The X5 never received the M treatment IMO because of a key ingredient missing? Handling. Yes the X5 is one of the best (if not the best) handling SUV’s on the market but even then its handling is only on a par with the average RWD car, let alone the above average or extraordinary ones. The X6 is supposed to have revolutionised this area and offers true car like handling in an SUV body. (M cars have always been about the whole performance package not just standing start drags). If this is true the M division may see fit too give the X6 some special treatment in the future and we could then see the power up at 375kw – 400kw easily. Remember BMW engineers have been able too squeeze 252kw or so out of a 3.2 six from the previous gen M3 so IMO 300kw is a lowball figure and this car would be extremely tuneable!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:41:44 +0000

Mike – Before Merc-Benz came out with the CLS 4 Door Coupe-Saloon or Porsche with the Panamera or AM with the Rapide that market didn’t exist either.

As for the MB looking better than the X6. The MB is more of a Sports Sedan and therefore; has a more sleek stylish and aerodymaic look.. whereas the X6 is more of a Sports Cross-Over Vehicle which is why it has a more strong somewhat bold look about it.

They are 2 different cars aimed at 2 different markets – neither of which up until just recently ever existed

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:34:28 +0000

It is an ugly vehicle in a niche market that doesn’t exist most likely to compete against MB niche markets. But MB look soo much better.