Will The New X6 Really Damage BMW's Reputation?

You're right, and they offer more small cars and more engine choices than Infiniti, Lexus and Acura.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 9:23:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 11   

MichaelTaylor- You might want to read those reviews again. The IS220d gets a lukewarm reception from most press in Europe. Underpowered, noisy, and less economical that the competition. While it is a stab at the market, the engine is not as refined as the rest of the car.

— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 10:07:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 15   

I don't know exactly where the IS220D has a inline 6 diesel, because the one sold in Europe has a inline 4 diesel so perhaps you want to rewrite the teory about "poser / wannabe" luxury cars with 4 cylinder engines!!
Another thing, there is the 318D, the 320D, the 325D, the 330D and the 335D so the IS220D can not match a car that does not exist, "322D".

— Ventura (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 11:37:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

there is NO SUCH THING as a "green" SUV. they use HUGE amounts of raw materials and get below average mileage.

GET OFF YOUR PEDESTAL.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 12:40:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It's good to see Lexus doing their part for the environment with the ultra green LX570...

Sarcasm intended...

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 3:34:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

you're too funny MichaelTaylor!!! at it again!!! redundancy dept. called, YOU FAIL!!!!!!

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 4:53:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Buick = Lexus.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 10:01:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

lets not loose the meaning of this post.

the X6 is like a Frankenstein. i swear the designers of this model were high when they made this car.

— DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 10:03:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I think this car is going to be in the shadow of the much faster FX50. Despite being gorgeous, it isn't really groundbreaking in any other department.

— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 10:15:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Although its design looks bizarre (sort of like a next generation Aztek), extra weight, and wobbly steering, I don't think the X6 will change BMW reputation in any way. BMW badge fans will basically buy anything with a Hofmeister kink and two kidney grills, as long as that blue and white with black rim badge resides in the middle. But calling the X6 beautiful or gorgeous is just insane. Nice or daring, maybe.

— OBie (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 10:30:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

I was bit sceptical about X6 when it was introduced. It brought mixed feelings and reactions from people. So, I decided not to any opinion until I actually see this car. So...

Couple days ago, I'm driving on a highway, mild traffic, and I see the car that just catches my attention. It just shines out of the general mass of all other automobiles. As I get closer to this car, I realize that this is new X6.

What can I say! It might not be the most beautiful car on the planet, and it was not meant to be, and it sure gets your attention. It is very aggressive looking - car with some attitude. So, now I've seen it and I love it! The car looks great! And the one I saw was not even in the best color - it was grey!

As for review - I wonder how these people have jobs doing what they do. The guy writes that two critical faults are: 1) It's heavy, and 2) It drives heavily?

Heavy? It's an SUV, damn it. Of course it is heavy, heavier than sedans!!! But is it not even the fact, that the guy says it is heavy - he just obviously does not have a clue what he's talking about. X6 is 300 lbs lighter than MB ML350, 100 lbs lighter than Lexus GX470.

Second point is even more absurd - it drives heavily??? C'mon! The car gets from 0 to 60 in 5.9 sec and this deuchebag says it drives heavily. May be it does not stop, and skate like a cow on ice rink? Oh no - it actually has superior stopping making complete stop from 60 in only 116 ft! And I'm sure
X6 has many other features.

And lastly, the guy complains about $11,000 extra in options for fully loaded X6. That is what they called - optional, and the word "fully loaded" does not come cheap! You don want options - don't get it. The car has enough standard features to satisfy many drivers.

To sum up: the review is ridiculously meaningless, and miss many points.

— vladyxa (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 10:40:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

He probably hasn't, but I agree with him in that the Cayenne is way overrated.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 1:37:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Yea, I liked my X5 better then the current Cayenne. I drove the Cayenne and was not impressed.

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 7:47:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

azztek 2

— hatepusss (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 11:13:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Which SUV in the X6 market is 700 pounds lighter?

— Agent004 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 11:26:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

BMW's Concept was brilliant! However, instead developing an entirely new platform aimed towards handling and performance, they went ahead and based it on the X5 to save costs. The end result is a vehicle that is basically no more than an X5 with a sloping roof.

Mercedes' idea was a bit smarter. Let's base the CLS off the E-Class to save costs but make them look NOTHING like the other. The result is a stunning car that ahs no association with its Fraternal twin

— w209w114 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 12:14:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I like the X6 in the same way that I like the R class, but both are far away of their brands in design. Also as the R the X6 will have the same destiny: Low sales, unless they produce it in small number, specialy becaso that car recall the AMC Eagle, of course with more tech but same basic design.

— Yonder7 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 12:37:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

i don't even understand the question.

they've made a hot looking SUV that outperforms its competitors. and reputation will be damaged because it weighs too much and doesn't handle like a 335i coupe? that makes no sense.

furthermore, the articles RAVES about the X6 performance.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 12:54:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I dont believe that it will damage their reputation at all. Just like the Aztec did not do any damage to Pontiac, well on second thought..

— NItePhire (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 12:59:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Agree.

— Yonder7 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 2:15:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

0-60mph for a 5000lb vehicle with a SIX cylinder turbo is amazing. Can you imagine how fast the turbo V8 will be!!

The one negative this vehicle has is that its much more expensive than an X5. The article mentioned their test car was fully loaded...they are dead wrong. The X6 35i loaded up is over 70 grand. And for that price, you can get a loaded V8 X5. It will be interesting to see if BMW will switch out the engines in the X5 to match the X6. And if they do, I have a feeling more people will end up buying the X5, even though this vehicle is MUCH more striking in terms of design.

But either way, this car definitely is a head turner. And I don't think it will hurt BMW's stellar reputation at all. Mercedes is still doing fine after their disastrous R-class.

— Chip (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 3:22:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

no offense but i think after all the hype and hoopla associated with the BMW X6 on this site, that has been questioned by even the BMW enthusiasts i really think this site lacks any kind of clout to trash the X6 in any manner, it makes one question just how valid all that X6 propaganda was from this site, and why the sudden change now.......

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 3:37:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I have said it all along, it looks like a buggy, and was a huge mistake. Im sure it drives beautifully has better dynamics then a Ferrari, but its damn ugly. The X5 is a much better looking vehicle and probably cost less as well.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2008 4:28:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Would they stop attacking this car! It's barely out yet, the customers won't be buying this car to see if it "drives heavily" or "drives as good as it looks". Customers are searching for a unique, elegant and most of all luxurious design ... they don't care if it drives heavily or weighs more than expected. I don't think Schumacher's gonna buy it to test it ...

— Speedoholic (View Profile)

Posted on 5/15/2008 11:29:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

People with commonsense will agree. A larger vehicle with a thirstier engine, crappier handling and less cargo space is a stupid idea.

Posers and wannabes couldn't care less if the X6 looked, handled and tasted like the Oscar Meyer weiner mobile as long as the propellor is there and BMW is still giving out 2.9 and 1% rates.

To the German posers. There is a green SUV, its called the RX400h.
Lower emissions than anything the Germans could ever dream about, including gasoline powered "hydrogen" cars.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
2008 EPA 26/24/25mpg, these are the ratings that were supposed to destroy hybrids but instead showed diesels suffered a larger drop in mileage.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/15/2008 11:33:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Yeah but the RX400h isn't exciting by any stretch of the imagination...A luxury Soccer equipment hauler over the X6?! Comment like that is one of the reasons you don't belong on this site.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2008 7:51:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Yes it will but no it want..... It seems as if BMW X6 is being more Lexus like in a sporty version. Ain't nothing wrong with BMW X6 copying Lexus RX, RX sells like hot cakes, BMW wants to make money too.


I'll actually choose this BMW X6 over a Lexus RX.....I'm Sold. BMW just made their profit from me....
Right now, I'll choose the current Lexus RX over any previous BMW SUV, So with this X6, BMW has just bought me otta my Lexus...

It takes a lot to buy people otta of their Lexus with them having the best retention rate in the auto industry, So BMW said lets be like them but more sporty....Sounds like a solution to me....

— silver1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2008 12:35:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Damage their reputation? dont think so because people will just keep buying these cars because they are a bmw just like people buying a merc because its a merc not really matters if the car is rated badly by some readers on the net

— Audi4Life (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2008 3:50:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

enhtusiast
26city/24hwy mpg (EPA = real world now) is a lot better than the X6's pathetic 15/20 rating. That's Jeep territory which Jeep achieved 20 years ago.

So bascially the RX is targeted at mothers, and the X6 is targeted at the stupid "DINKs".

If the X6 was so great, why'd they only make 40K units? I would've figured they'd benchmark a little higher than the GX.

True the RX is boring looking, but the only thing that makes the X6 exciting is the propellor. Aside from that, it's just a tall hatchback minus any form of utility (errr, I mean activity).

silver,
The fool and his money are soon parted. You're better off buying a 3-coupe.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/17/2008 4:22:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The target market of this "car" will not care how heavy it is and how "un-BMW" it drives. The simply want a BMW badge attached to a good looking "car."

— puggo63 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/17/2008 10:23:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1