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Boost it!
Agent001 submitted on 7/8/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:55:35 AM
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Agent 001 was back on the road to test one of the most sexy and exciting vehicles of 2009, the BMW X6M. It's always exciting to drive any 'M' badged BMW but this one has a special exclusivity.It's the first truck that drives remarkably similar to the legendary M5.Drive it on the track and the only real difference you'll notice is having to hit the brakes just a little earlier than it's sedan counterpart.When you buy an X6M, you have a much rarer animal with an even hotter looking body.Then throw in more utility/usability/AWD/feeling of invincibility and you really have a near exotic SUV.Take a look at our photo gallery to get a closer look and keep tuned for more coverage from 001, live at the BMW USA factory tomorrow.2010 BMW X6M X5M Photo Gallery2010 BMW X6M X5M Photo Gallery2009 Concours on Rodeo Photo Gallery2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO Photo Gallery AutoSpies.com Photo Galleries If you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com Share on Facebook
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FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
I want the blue one.The proximity camera interface looks cool.— rumnyc (View Profile)
I want the blue one.The proximity camera interface looks cool.
— rumnyc (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 1:39:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
The only M car in histroy that im not excited about.— 528i (View Profile)
The only M car in histroy that im not excited about.
— 528i (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 2:14:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
It's like everything else, all the trends starts in america and ends in Europe. America has moved on but the Germans are just getting into the full swing of the SUV craze. But at least they've finally gotten over their infactuation with the ugly station wagons most americans be embarassed to be seen in and jumped on the SUV bandwagon. Now that america has gone green and fuel efficient, lets see how long it takes BMW to figure out how to make hybrids. My guess is when we start to drive full electric vehicles, BMW will have hybrids worked out and when we start driving flying cars, they'll have plug-in electric down pat. Once our starships warp into other solar systems, BMW will have flying cars for sale.— Badgewhore (View Profile)
It's like everything else, all the trends starts in america and ends in Europe. America has moved on but the Germans are just getting into the full swing of the SUV craze. But at least they've finally gotten over their infactuation with the ugly station wagons most americans be embarassed to be seen in and jumped on the SUV bandwagon. Now that america has gone green and fuel efficient, lets see how long it takes BMW to figure out how to make hybrids. My guess is when we start to drive full electric vehicles, BMW will have hybrids worked out and when we start driving flying cars, they'll have plug-in electric down pat. Once our starships warp into other solar systems, BMW will have flying cars for sale.
— Badgewhore (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 3:47:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
Hater. Your name is program, huh?BMW has electric cars, MINI´s to be precise, today, available and running, but why should I try to enlighten you? Your bias is so big, that you probalby can´t even commit the obvious - BMW is top of the range, has been, and always will be. Ignorant child, keep on dreaming about starships.— agent507 (View Profile)
Hater. Your name is program, huh?BMW has electric cars, MINI´s to be precise, today, available and running, but why should I try to enlighten you? Your bias is so big, that you probalby can´t even commit the obvious - BMW is top of the range, has been, and always will be. Ignorant child, keep on dreaming about starships.
— agent507 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 4:25:08 AM | | Votes: 0
Saying BMW is out of touch with current trends is one thing. One thing I kind of agree with. But saying they are behind technologically/mechanically? That's plain heresy. Few car enthusiasts will disagree that BMW's have always been nothing short of technoligical wonders. Their engines are world-renowned and although they don't get everything right on the inside (idrive), they are usually a source of innovation that ends up being replicated by other brands (COMAND, MMI, etc). You really think cars like the AMG C63, Cadillac CTS-V, or the Lexus IS-F would even exist if it weren't for the 3.0 CSL (and later M3, M5) being introduced in 1968?I may not agree with the direction BMW is going in, but I can't help but stand in awe at some of their creations. — henbmw (View Profile)
Saying BMW is out of touch with current trends is one thing. One thing I kind of agree with. But saying they are behind technologically/mechanically? That's plain heresy. Few car enthusiasts will disagree that BMW's have always been nothing short of technoligical wonders. Their engines are world-renowned and although they don't get everything right on the inside (idrive), they are usually a source of innovation that ends up being replicated by other brands (COMAND, MMI, etc). You really think cars like the AMG C63, Cadillac CTS-V, or the Lexus IS-F would even exist if it weren't for the 3.0 CSL (and later M3, M5) being introduced in 1968?I may not agree with the direction BMW is going in, but I can't help but stand in awe at some of their creations.
— henbmw (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 11:15:15 AM | | Votes: 6
what are you talking about? the X5 was one of the FIRST luxury SUVs back in the late 1990s. get your facts straight.— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
what are you talking about? the X5 was one of the FIRST luxury SUVs back in the late 1990s. get your facts straight.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 12:58:22 PM | | Votes: 1
i have a feeling these cars will look a lot better in person, because they already do in real life photos— linequality (View Profile)
i have a feeling these cars will look a lot better in person, because they already do in real life photos
— linequality (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 7:41:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
Nice car if you are a short little man 5'9'' or so.No leg room in those cars.— 993Turbo (View Profile)
Nice car if you are a short little man 5'9'' or so.No leg room in those cars.
— 993Turbo (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 7:46:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Wrong.— Scuderia (View Profile)
Wrong.
— Scuderia (View Profile)
Posted on 7/9/2009 4:41:54 PM | | Votes: 0
Looks like BMW is pulling a MB "let's make everything an AMG variant" stunt. Truth be told, I'd buy one if I had the cash.— StarSearch (View Profile)
Looks like BMW is pulling a MB "let's make everything an AMG variant" stunt. Truth be told, I'd buy one if I had the cash.
— StarSearch (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 8:29:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
I would like the grill better if it flowed in to the bumper instead of looking like someone just bolted on a brush guard.— fatandsassy (View Profile)
I would like the grill better if it flowed in to the bumper instead of looking like someone just bolted on a brush guard.
— fatandsassy (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 8:31:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
I don't think I would get a $90,000 SUV that doesn't have a Porsche badge on it. I've never been terribly excited about the X6 model.— adamsaf723 (View Profile)
I don't think I would get a $90,000 SUV that doesn't have a Porsche badge on it. I've never been terribly excited about the X6 model.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 8:57:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
well, better performance for $35,000 less seems like a really smart move. it outperforms the cayenne turbo S which STARTS at $125,000 plus options.— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
well, better performance for $35,000 less seems like a really smart move. it outperforms the cayenne turbo S which STARTS at $125,000 plus options.
Posted on 7/8/2009 1:00:17 PM | | Votes: 3
I like this car. Its to expensive for me, but I would if I could. I'd like to see it in black.— golfer38 (View Profile)
I like this car. Its to expensive for me, but I would if I could. I'd like to see it in black.
— golfer38 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 9:06:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5
"Agent 001 was back on the road to test one of the most sexy and exciting vehicles of 2009, the BMW X6M."I realize agents have a skewed opinion of BMWs, heck most people do to a degree. But an M car with ground clearance and some sort of hatch design I hardly put in the book of one of the sexiest and most exciting. I am personally more excited about the new E-class Benz and Ford Taurus comeback. Not to mention you NEED the rear camera thing in order to see anything since the blind spot on this car is on par with a tractor trailer.PS I've seen it in red, black and white so far on the highways. It just looks bloated for some reason. It is an X5 with the back end hacked a bit.— Whelan (View Profile)
"Agent 001 was back on the road to test one of the most sexy and exciting vehicles of 2009, the BMW X6M."I realize agents have a skewed opinion of BMWs, heck most people do to a degree. But an M car with ground clearance and some sort of hatch design I hardly put in the book of one of the sexiest and most exciting. I am personally more excited about the new E-class Benz and Ford Taurus comeback. Not to mention you NEED the rear camera thing in order to see anything since the blind spot on this car is on par with a tractor trailer.PS I've seen it in red, black and white so far on the highways. It just looks bloated for some reason. It is an X5 with the back end hacked a bit.
— Whelan (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 10:02:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
no matter how much everyone here bashes the x6, when i see it on the road, it catches my attention everytime.i think its a hot looking car. definitely top 10 suv's out there.— iamdabest1 (View Profile)
no matter how much everyone here bashes the x6, when i see it on the road, it catches my attention everytime.i think its a hot looking car. definitely top 10 suv's out there.
— iamdabest1 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 10:34:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
totally agree. it's a standout car on the road. much better looking in person.— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
totally agree. it's a standout car on the road. much better looking in person.
Posted on 7/8/2009 1:00:57 PM | | Votes: 3
an engineering marvel. people can rant on about why bmw built it, the simple answer: because THEY CAN. and the same people who would buy a cayenne turbo S can get this for $35,000 less and it outperforms the cayenne. so it's a relative bargain too!— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
an engineering marvel. people can rant on about why bmw built it, the simple answer: because THEY CAN. and the same people who would buy a cayenne turbo S can get this for $35,000 less and it outperforms the cayenne. so it's a relative bargain too!
Posted on 7/8/2009 12:57:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
Here in Middle East, X6 is getting very popular, people here are loving it especially it's unique design and i also agree it's starting to grow on me. My brother is driving xdrive50i nowadays and i love the drive, it's very powerful, Horsepower difference between it and X5 V8 is less but when you drive both, X6 is a lot quicker and feels lot more powerful and also love the exhaust sound. So i can imagine what X6M with 550BHP would be like. JUGNU— JUGNU (View Profile)
Here in Middle East, X6 is getting very popular, people here are loving it especially it's unique design and i also agree it's starting to grow on me. My brother is driving xdrive50i nowadays and i love the drive, it's very powerful, Horsepower difference between it and X5 V8 is less but when you drive both, X6 is a lot quicker and feels lot more powerful and also love the exhaust sound. So i can imagine what X6M with 550BHP would be like. JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 2:30:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Hey Jugnu,where in the middle east are you from?— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)
Hey Jugnu,where in the middle east are you from?
— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 11:59:12 PM | | Votes: 0
AWESOME! Its an M5 for those of us who hate to drive sedans. — thstone (View Profile)
AWESOME! Its an M5 for those of us who hate to drive sedans.
— thstone (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 2:46:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
X6 = hippopotamus on wheelsthis thing belongs at your local zoo.— sector (View Profile)
X6 = hippopotamus on wheelsthis thing belongs at your local zoo.
— sector (View Profile)
Posted on 7/8/2009 5:39:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Saw it at the NY auto show and i loved it.Had the biggest crowd around it.IMO it cost too much,but than again im sure it wont put a hole in someones pocket who decides to buy one.— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)
Saw it at the NY auto show and i loved it.Had the biggest crowd around it.IMO it cost too much,but than again im sure it wont put a hole in someones pocket who decides to buy one.
Posted on 7/8/2009 11:57:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
rxhDubai, UAE.JUGNU— JUGNU (View Profile)
rxhDubai, UAE.JUGNU
Posted on 7/9/2009 2:21:41 AM | | Votes: 2
The X6 is definitely the most unique and sporty SUV out there. It stands out... looks macho. The X6M can only be better! — M53R (View Profile)
The X6 is definitely the most unique and sporty SUV out there. It stands out... looks macho. The X6M can only be better!
— M53R (View Profile)
Posted on 7/9/2009 12:04:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
I've seen it in person. It's a stunning vehicle. Haven't had the pleasure to drive it, but I have driven the 50i model and that is great, I can only imagine an M varient. The 50i model exhaust sound is great and the handling is very car like, I would say you'd be hard pressed to find a more sporty SUV (or SAV) out there. Only gripe about it is kind of defeats the SUV point in the first place, it's a 4 seater and there is barely any cargo room. This is sexier, but given the choice I'll take the X5 M. — phantom330 (View Profile)
I've seen it in person. It's a stunning vehicle. Haven't had the pleasure to drive it, but I have driven the 50i model and that is great, I can only imagine an M varient. The 50i model exhaust sound is great and the handling is very car like, I would say you'd be hard pressed to find a more sporty SUV (or SAV) out there. Only gripe about it is kind of defeats the SUV point in the first place, it's a 4 seater and there is barely any cargo room. This is sexier, but given the choice I'll take the X5 M.
— phantom330 (View Profile)
Posted on 7/9/2009 2:48:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
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