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4.75 out of 5 stars

X6 3.5i and 5.0i Sport

CARDEALER, 06/26/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

As owner of a car dealership I have the advantage of driving everything available in South Africa. So we owned a Q7 and a Range Rover Sport amongst others. We own a 2008 X6 3.5i sport and loved the driving comfort, handling and general driving pleasure so much that I just bought myself a X6 5.0i sport. For me, being a lover of sport cars, this is the real deal. It's like owning a sports car on steroids. We agree out of all cars we enjoy these two cars the most! So, wife drives one and I drive one, because not much else appeals so much. So, no matter what people say about the looks, fuel consumption and so on, go drive the thing and you will be hooked too. Happy driving!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Bimmer Ever

doctorevil1, 03/01/2011
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Have driven many BMWs, Porsches, etc. This is the best combo of sport, fun, function, power, looks, and exclusivity. Practical? I coach baseball and this car handles all my gear. Having had many sport sedans includeing 535, 335, etc, somehow this car handles better and feels more aggressive. Ride is comfy, but torque and turn-in are there when you want some. Cabin is like a 7 series, the environment is truly sublime on a freezing day within about 30 seconds of ignition.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Car - Eats Gas

KCnSprock2, 07/30/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

Handles really well and is extremely comfortable, with room for kids, dog and luggage. Great family car with a lot more sport than an SUV, previously had an X5 and this blows the X5 away. Downside is that it eats gas voraciously. Highly recommend for low mileage driver - not an everyday commuter car unless you like supporting the local gas station.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A fun vehicle to drive

hog4oc, 05/13/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 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.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Best car...

marrokki, 11/03/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is by far the most fun car I have ever driven. Except that every 4000 miles on the dot the fuel pressure pump dies. Apparently it is a problem with CA gas additives that BMW is still trying to fix on the 3.5L engines. However even with the hassle, most dealers were quick to fix the car and get it back on the road and BMW is standing behind their car to the point of taking it back and replacing it no questions asked. That is why we love BMW.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Life Saver

SalesAgent, 04/26/2010
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2009 BMW X6 last November and drove it all thru the winter season. I put at least 25k miles on a year so comfort was a huge decision-maker when I decided on the X6. No complaints other than expensive tired to replace when you get a nail in one...but they look incredible. This vehicle did save my life as I was hit head on going 45MPH on a state highway. While the vehicle was totaled, it held up tremendously with only a few bumps and bruises from the accident. I will only buy BMW from this date forward. I am currently waiting for a new BMW X6 to arrive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

5.0 vs 3.5 no comparison

Chad, 09/29/2009
2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 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 can’t describe it. Many people say “I don’t get it”… I can tell you, get behind the wheel and you “Will Get It!”. I know it’s not for everyone and honestly, that was a whole level beyond why I wanted it. In the three months I’ve had it, I’ve only seen 3 on the road. I can’t count the FX, ML’s, RX’s, and Cayenne’s. There is a sense of exclusivity that comes with owning one. If you don’t like attention, don’t by an X6.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

SUV on steriods!

PaulCKim74, 07/16/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Early review at 1240 miles

Vincento, 01/04/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought this car 1240 miles ago. Best handling SUV that I've driven to date. I am 6-2, and having to drive from DC to Richmond VA at least once a week for work makes sedans and other lower riding cars tiring on my legs/back. Thus, was looking for an SUV not for cargo space or off-roading, but for the ride and seat height. With sports package, it is a blast to drive, especially considering its height and weight. It corners better than my '06 TL, though some of it is due to the massive 20" 315 tires on the X6. Suspension is on the firmer side, but supple enough, once again especially for an SUV. Compared against MDX, FX50, FX35, X5, ML550, narrowed down to X5 vs. X6, and picked this.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lovin' it

Riccio, 06/08/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Wanted to get up higher in traffic for visibility so went looking at crossovers and SUVs. Test drove the X5 and the X6. NO CONTEST. The X6 has sedan like handling characteristics and had better performance. There really IS a difference between the X5's 3.0i and the X6's 3.5i.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great All-Around Vehicle

mking, 07/29/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After 2 months and 2,000 miles I can say that this is the most exciting BMW I have owned. The last two were sedans that drove great. But, didn't have that extra factor that makes a car unique. The X6 has that factor. Incredible road manners, great aspect from all seating positions, incredible comfort and the best build quality in years for BMW.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Whatever it is

Don, 08/25/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love the X6 - I think it's worth the extra $$ for the V8 - plus residuals are better and the money factors were too. Only wishes would be: 1. Manual transmission Option (Are you listening BMW!!) 2. 5th seat - middle seat in back, and 3. Handles above seats. I know it's supposed to be a "coupe" but c'mon, we need handles. I get more "stares" in this rig than I did in my M6 convertible. It surprisingly also feels faster than that vehicle. Fun car/SUV, whatever it is I love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Performance... Awesome Looks

Had to Have the X6!, 09/07/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

By Far the BEST BMW I have driven yet... had two X5s and a 328ix. I got Black Sapphire on Black...loaded...The X6 3.5i has lots of power, is good looking (a real head turner), rides like a car, sportiness of a coupe, and utility of an SUV. Quality build, quality ride and a really fun to drive! Get one....it's worth it!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BWM X6 35i

Joe D, PA, 09/05/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Between my wife and I, we have owned every BMW except a Z and this vehicle is by far the most fun to drive. Love the space and neat style. One friend after seeing it called it the batmobile. Just picked it up yesterday and can't wait to go for a ride today. I can't image how fast the 50i must be.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the Ride

GOOGL, 08/05/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 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.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW X6 X-cellent

Greg, 12/30/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Having owned the Range Rover Supersport supercharged and Audi q7, I can say that this car exceeds all of these on every front for driving pleasure and fun without giving ground, except for serious off roading. The twin turbo is very responsive and returns good mileage. Handling is incredible for a car of this type. Space is very good at 6'4" no problem in finding a very comfortable seating position, even the back seats are good for a 6' person. Overall very solid just what you expect.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Update: Just what I wanted

Marc(VT), 06/05/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was in error when I submitted my original review. The X6 does have the TPM standard, I just was not used to the IDrive and the TPM function is "greyed out" (not accessible) when the car is off. I was playing with all the settings without the car running so that's why it did not show up. I did have a computer glitch, warning me that the AWD and DSC, DBS and startoff assist had malfunctioned. Problem was a $20 brake relay swith that was sending a wrong signal. Dealership fixed it and everthing has been fine since. Still love the car and a definite head turner!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

More fun, better looking than the X5

DCAreaBMWowner, 05/21/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very happy with the X6 after almost 2 months. I love the handling with the sport package; much improved over my 2007 X5 4.4i. No reliability problems yet. Definitely a head turner and I enjoy the convenience of an SUV without the boxy SUV reputation. The turbo six performs as well as the V-8 in the 4.8i X5, but gets significantly better gas mileage. I didn't want to wait a few months for availability of the turbo V-8, but at current gas prices, the turbo six is an adequate choice. You just have to push it a little harder.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Just what I wanted!

Marc (VT), 05/26/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had 3 X5s and used to drive sports cars prior to that. As much as I loved the X5, I still missed the "coupe" look and feel. And then the X6 came along. Exactly what I wanted. I still cannot wipe that smile off my face every time I look at it or get behind the wheel. What a car, the engine is fantastic, the handling superb and I just can't rave enough about the outside look. I have not been this excited about a car since my 1993 Acura Legend coupe with 6 speed manual transmission. I ordered mine to have exactly what I wanted and the 3 weeks it took before I got the car seemed like and eternity!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

In A Class By Itself

Mark, 01/15/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Of all the xDrive BMWs I've owned or even driven, this one is a sublime blend of sure footed panther and raging bull. Fit and finish is above even BMW standards. It feels like it's hand made on the inside and looks like it was left behind by advanced intelligence from another galaxy. Drove both engine sizes and went with the big one 5.0 V-8. The roar alone justified my decision. The slack-jaw looks it earns from the ignoratii are priceless. Forget about cargo space. This is not for soccer moms. This is for a single individual to get out and have fun quickly. Sport package is a must on this car. So is Technology package. Logic 7 premium sound is a hedge against any conversation. Get 1

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Lux Crossover Out There

X6Owner, 03/02/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just picked up my 2009 X6 35i and am loving it. Lots of people don't understand why this vehicle exists but it has everything I personally look for in an everyday driver. I've got utility when I need it with plenty of cargo room for a weekend ski trip, no kids yet to worry about messing up my nappa leather, physics defying handling for an SUV that must be experienced to be believed, a peppy engine that begs to be put in sport mode and thrashed, BMW quality/service/maintenance, great sound system (cool seeing your ipod tunes integrated into the audio system), the latest technology and something you won't pull up next to 5 of at the local supermarket. I can't wait to drive again in the morn!

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5 out of 5 stars

Real Excitement

Metin Kaska, 03/22/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I waited for one year to upgrade my car X5 to X6. We drive long distance at the weekends. We had very good time with our X5. But driving a X6 is a Real Excitement. Our car is xDrive 35d which has 6 cylinders-turbo charged diesel engine delivering 293 HP. I drive very comfortable and feeling very secure with this car due to its safety features and control systems. we like its outer design which is different than regular cars. It also has an excellent interior design. Bottom line, it was worth waiting for a year.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Not a "me too" SUV

Happy Commuter, 04/24/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wanted to get into an SUV, but not one that looked like all the others. Even the X5 reminds me of a Ford Explorer. The X6 fits the bill in every way. Fun to drive, great to look at, and plenty of room to haul home swap meet and mall purchases.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW X6 a Hit !

Mr. Bigg, 10/28/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

A great look and glad we bought instead of Infiniti FX35, which is likely a good car. Outside lines turn heads, interior is comfortable. Can go to the snow. Hwy mileage is 22+, around town is low 15. Very fast for 6 cyl. Very solid. We own 06 Denali, so don't expect it to tow, haul huge loads, etc. We are new empty nesters and this car fits our needs very well and better for us than X 5. Rear view has not been a problem for us. took couple in back seats and they said they were comfortable. Great car!

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1 out of 5 stars

Oil Leaks at 80,000 miles and huge $5,000 to fix

Tom, 01/27/2020
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful

I love this car so it was disappointing to get oil leaks, the cost to fix is $5000. I hate that this happen at 85,00 miles but this is a common problem on BMWs, i recommend getting rid of it before you start paying alot of fixes

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Flashy headache

MrObjective, 09/24/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 4 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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Definite Head Turner

George Bustilloz, 08/20/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd BMW, but my first new BMW and will not be my last. I have never been in a vehicle that has turned more heads and make even other luxury car owners smile and give me the "Big Thumbs Up!" The Interior is nice and roomy, the controls are logically laid out, and the car is just a dream to drive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome for Foursome

50nesto, 05/18/2009
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Got every available option on my X6, and I am loving it! Don't confuse this car with an SUV; it is a Sports Activity Coupe with room for any foursome (golf, tennis, skiing, or dating)and all the accompanying equipment (clubs, rackets, skis, and luggage). My grandson can even watch movies in the back seat! Just got mine back from BMW Collision after rear ending a Cadillac sedan. Awesome collision safety behavior from the car with only frontal damage while the Cadillac regretfully was demolished. The repair by BMW looks amazing!

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3 out of 5 stars

What was I thinking?

Buyer's Remorse, 03/10/2009
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful

It is far too expensive. Acura MDX is half the cost and, although not as fast, a better car. I hope I grow to like it, but right now I can't help but thinking that I could have had more for so much less!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

FUN!

Dan, 05/09/2008
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have an X5 and quite happy with it. I took a test drive of X6-35i and was very impressed with its handling of curves, uphill pickup and the interior. It is a pricy toy! Question is less room than X5 but more fun.

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