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Used 2011 BMW X6 Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Horrible Engine in these cars.

Sadly disappointed, 05/15/2017
2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

I purchase this car used, and she was beautiful. However she came with a list of problems that cost more to repair than the car was worth. It started with a smell of fumes coming into the cabin of the car, I brought the car to New Country BMW dealer a number of times to try to get a confirmation of what was wrong with the car and was told antifreeze was leaking and possibly a leaking cylinder head gasket. Because the dealer could not confirm the leaking gasket, I brought the car to a garage that specializes in foreign cars which gave me a quote of $10,000 to replace leaking Valve Seals, and noted that once they opened the engine they could find additional leaks. I went back to New Country BMW and explained to them the diagnostic I received, and was told yes these cars are known for leaking valve seals and there is a possibly that the cylinder head gaskets need to be replaced also for an additional $10,000 and $4,000 for the leaking antifreeze repair. Yes, I brought the car used, but who would think with the original price BMW charges for these vehicles that the engine would get more than 100,000. I have driven Infiniti's for far over $150,000 miles..

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3 out of 5 stars

You better get the extended warranty

london, 04/16/2016
2011 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Before you buy a X5 - X6 drive model, you better check out the extended warranty. My 2011 BMW X6 with only 55K miles is currently at the dealership to have the drive shaft / transfer case repaired . If not for my extended warranty on the car, I would be out $5,000 to $7,000. I got lucky this time, but with less than a year left on the extended warranty, I'm now serioulsy thinking about trading my car in. This most likely will be first and last BMW, love the car, but hate the cost of repairs cost. Last year, I spent $1700 to have the front and rear brake pads replace.

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3 out of 5 stars

It makes sense continued...

goonvii, 02/06/2011
2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful

The X6 is a sports car for car enthusiasts who want to drive the car 12 months per year, including snowy months, who need extra room for luggage. Really, fold down those two back seats and you have a two seater with LOADS of space. You have that high seating and massive weight so your wife, bless her soul, isn't going to pee in her pants every time you pass a truck. The car is fast, luxurious and for my needs, eminently practical. The only con is fuel economy. Dave

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My snow car is a fun car

guitar39, 05/11/2011
2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

I've had MGs, TR-3, Barracudas, BMW m-coupe, Tesla Roadster Sport -- and none are more fun than the BMW X-6. It rides absolutely flat and smooth (the computer reads and regulates the shocks in microseconds), torque-vectoring kicks the rear end around coming out of a corner, and the performance is exciting. It also gets me home up 2000 feet in five miles, around 42 turns, in 4 inches of snow. It will outdrive any SUV including Porsche. When I ran it in an autocross (nobody autocrosses SUVs) I won my class and came in 26th overall -- on snow tires. Don't believe any of the junk you read about this car. It's brilliant.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One of the best BMWs yet

Germancarsrock, 02/14/2010
2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I moved into this vehicle from a 6 series and absolutely love it. The 6 is a great car and is a lot of fun so moving to a SAC somewhat scared me but the X6 is awesome. I purchased the performance package so my X6 has an extra 40 horses and it makes the car even more of a beast. I would highly recommend this car to anyone that loves to drive and demands performance from the car.

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