5.0 vs 3.5 no comparison
Chad, 09/29/2009
2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We test drove the 3.5 and loved the styling. The car handled and had acceptable acceleration but felt heavy. When looking at the weight, I knew that having the 5.0 engine would make all the difference in the world. Well when I went down to test drive it words cant describe it. Many people say I dont get it I can tell you, get behind the wheel and you Will Get It!. I know its not for everyone and honestly, that was a whole level beyond why I wanted it. In the three months Ive had it, Ive only seen 3 on the road. I cant count the FX, MLs, RXs, and Cayennes. There is a sense of exclusivity that comes with owning one. If you dont like attention, dont by an X6.
A fun vehicle to drive
hog4oc, 05/13/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just trade in the 2006 530Xi wagon, love this vehicle, fun to drive, have the SUV high command feeling, but with good road performance. Now I hate my 07 Escalade.
SUV on steriods!
PaulCKim74, 07/16/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
BMW's first SUV that drives like a sports car. Despite the sacrifice of the utility aspect, the SAV is a heavy, well build automobile with sufficient twin turbo engine, and impressive handling, performance and spacious comfort for four. There are numerous high-tech gadgets and functions in the car to entertain you and make you feel real good. The drawbacks: no utility/no space, gas-guzzler even for the V6, pricey when equipped fully, the navigation dvd processor is too noisy, and finally the design attracts too much attention. If you can afford one go for it. I'm enjoying mine.
Love the Ride
GOOGL, 08/05/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Gotta say, I was thinking of an AWD vehicle after living in Illinois and having a 550i that was fun to drive in the summer, but in Chicago winters a bear to control. I was in the market for AWD w/o the boxy look. I walked into the showroom and they were unloading it from the semi-trailer. I fell in love with the shape and the wide stance. I can also say it chews up the curves and has been a definite attention getter. To becoming almost an annoyance. I feel like a rock star when I'm behind the wheel. The ride height is perfect and the handling is superb. Needs a little more pep in the 6 cylinder.
Flashy headache
MrObjective, 09/24/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sure, it gets attention, but I wish more attention had been given to practical design. It's nearly impossible to see out of the rear window making reverse a dangerous exercise. The rear view camera display states to "never rely solely on camera" when that's exactly what the driver must do. Side vision is also hampered by the steep drop off of the front fenders--the driver can't tell see the outboard edge of the car. The liftgate has two opening heights, but getting past the low one is fiddly at best, making loading anything back there a long reach into a shallow slit opening. Super- expensive tires. People will look at you, alright, but I'd rather the car be more user friendly.
