AutoExpress reviews the BMW X6: Is it a route worth following or a dead end?

Here's a thought... In our attempt to be unique, we are all the same because of our pursuit for uniqueness. ... WOW! I need to lay off the pot.

— Brembo (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:23:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Finaly so my first X6 up close, as big of a BMW fan as I am, it's pointless and ugly.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:41:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I have to admit that 001's selection of the important points with bold letters makes me chuckle.

This isn't a 5th grade textbook.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 6:16:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If the X6 is a hit, then so is the ugly GX. They both have the same sales numbers.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:35:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The difference is Toyota doesn't even bother spending advertising money on the GX. The same can't be said from all the hype we hear about BMW's latest sports activity waste of space.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:36:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Dear 001:
Just because you were born into indentured servitude under BMW, doesn't mean you can't disagree with them every once in a while.
If they wheeled out a garbage compactor with the roundel logo, you'd be beside yourself over its 'beauty' and 'sheer handling joy'.
Give yourself a break will you, roundel slave? I own a BMW too ( a 545i), am very happy with it, but I don't get on all fours every morning and pray like an evangelical moron to the blue propeller badge.
You may not notice it, but a lot of us who write in on this blog, do so looking to see objective, candid journalism. Surprise us won't you? Let's have one piece that isn't candied over like a sugar coated-Dana Perino- White House- official release on Iraq.

— Lyall (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:59:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

PS. 001- What struck you as particularly 'competent':
The X6's 12 mpg or its 5300 lb curb weight, even as premium crosses $ 4.85 in downtown SD?
Don't fool me now- I'm right across the Old Town exit off Hwy-5 and it's there writ large (in blue and white too- just like the BMW logo).

— Lyall (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 8:02:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"X6 has ‘hit’ stamped all the way through it.."

I agree, soccer moms will be "hitting" a lot of stuff trying to back that monstrosity out of the parking spot :)

I'm see lawsuits...

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 2:09:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Some things never change...

— Kinger (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 5:11:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I personaly find this car very attractive. I guess that few other car makers will follow it, if of course it sells well.

— EL44 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 5:29:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This isn't the best, not the best looking. But somehow, it just has that thing makes you want to try this car. We all not it's not a sports car and it's not going to go 200MPH, but it is interesting enough that you go, "Hmmm, I should try it." I saw one the other day, bit far away from me, it was kind of weird looking, but it gets your attention. It's like the best of both worlds. If you have children and want a sports car, but also off road, maybe this is it.

— Carboy (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 3:36:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Carboy,
A 328xi Touring would be better. More storage, more passenger space, more mileage, better handling, less money. It'll handle snow and rain just as well as the X6. In fact, the X3's smaller tires will actually do better in snow.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 10:29:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

People don't seem to understand the X6 wasn't built to be practical, it was built to be better handling, more stylish, & faster than the X5. It's like questioning the purpose of a 3er coupe over the sedan.

I don't know about everyone else but I'm already seeing an X6 on the road almost every day, & the thing just came out!

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2008 12:13:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Who would win a beauty contest???

a 2009 BMW X6

A 1970s AMC Hornet X

<giggle>

— TominNH (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2008 8:24:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1