Many X6s' about?

[blackburnbmw]

Saw an X6 on the road today - the first I've seen. I just wondered how long they've been available for, and whether the one I saw is "the first out of the factory" or whether they've been available for a while and no-one is buying them.

Anyone got an opinion?

[pgilc1]

blackburnbmw said:

Saw an X6 on the road today - the first I've seen. I just wondered how long they've been available for, and whether the one I saw is "the first out of the factory" or whether they've been available for a while and no-one is buying them.

Anyone got an opinion?

They've been out a while. BMW are quoted as having said that they first 18 months supply is sold out, but its certainly not in the UK (unless their allocation was five of them!)

I saw one yesterday out on the road for the first. Ungodly things created by a cynical marketing department

[mc_blue]

I've seen a few of them on the roads but not as many as I thought I would.

[pgilc1]

mc_blue said:

I've seen a few of them on the roads but not as many as I thought I would.

Maybe there arent as many stoopid people as BMW thought...

[mc_blue]

Assumed it would take off in a similar light to the RR Sport did.

[pgilc1]

mc_blue said:

Assumed it would take off in a similar light to the RR Sport did.

The RR Sport is a 5 seater with a proper bootspace. Besides, BMW have a RR Sport rival - the x5.

[paul0843]

its an odd looking car,and odd looking cars dont sell
(except the cayanne)

[London GT3]

Got one sitting on my drive right now. Had it for two months and loving it

If you read the many other threads, as well as stupid, I am apparently shallow, arrogant, chav-like, aspiring to be something and lack taste.

Still could be worse............



(In reality the few people who have made any comment directly to me have been complimentary)

[tomTVR]

pgilc1 said:

mc_blue said:

Assumed it would take off in a similar light to the RR Sport did.

The RR Sport is a 5 seater with a proper bootspace. Besides, BMW have a RR Sport rival - the x5.

Dont see why so many people feel they need to make a point of not liking the X6. Its not the prettiest car in the world but much nicer than a Cayenne which people dont seem to have an issue with these days.

[matt uk]

I've seen just the one. Very, very odd looking thing. Just doesn't work in my eyes, but each to their own

[pgilc1]

tomTVR said:

pgilc1 said:

mc_blue said:

Assumed it would take off in a similar light to the RR Sport did.

The RR Sport is a 5 seater with a proper bootspace. Besides, BMW have a RR Sport rival - the x5.

Dont see why so many people feel they need to make a point of not liking the X6. Its not the prettiest car in the world but much nicer than a Cayenne which people dont seem to have an issue with these days.

I'm not making a point by not liking it. I just dont like it. I has an e70 x5, and now have a 535d. My wife has a z4 Coupe, so we'd be right up there in terms of potential victims, sorry customers, for a new model. I just think they missed a trick entirely with it. So maybe its disappointment moreso than dislike with me.

Besides, this is pistonheads, where everybody and their dog expresses an opinion about everything.

[pgilc1]

London GT3 said:

Got one sitting on my drive right now. Had it for two months and loving it

If you read the many other threads, as well as stupid, I am apparently shallow, arrogant, chav-like, aspiring to be something and lack taste.

Still could be worse............



(In reality the few people who have made any comment directly to me have been complimentary)

As my wife says, she buys what she wants and what she likes, not what other people might like. If it happens to piss people off, then thats merely an added benefit, so the name calling wouldnt bother me (as im sure it doesnt you)

Edited by pgilc1 on Thursday 6th November 11:44

[OllieWinchester]

There are a couple floating around near me, one owner is the sort of bloke who changes his car every six months and has to have the latest thing. Genuinely can't see the point of one really, like an ugly X5 with a price premium and less space, not that my opinion should matter a jot to any owners, potential or otherwise. Would be really interested if someone could point out to me what the benefits of an X6 are, or anything they excel at. A reason to buy one if you will, because I can't for the life of me think of a single redeeming feature.

- Dubious look = check

- Huge depreciation = check

- Questionable off road ability = check (I'm sure it is highly unlikely anyone would venture off road in one I'll admit.)

- Compromised on road ability = check (By its very nature any 4x4 is going to be beaten on-road by something more focused on the task)

-Less space than X5/Other competition = check

-High running costs = check


I'm not having a go, just wonder what spurred those who have one to choose it over anything else.

[Donut]

We have just had our first X6 5.0i arrive.....

What an engine sound, bloody awesome!!!

[roofer]

Our MD just took delivery of his derv one, specced up to 60k. Why did he get it? because he can, and it suits his requirements.

Came back covered in mud this week, looks like he had a better weekend than me.

[scott10005]

I love them,theres even a white one kicking about up here,once i testdrove one i was hooked. They have quite a trick rear diff that does make a difference on the road,haven't ventured off road with one yet. Bring on the 5.0i,v8's rock!!!

[smack]

I've seen two. One in Surrey, and one off New Bond Steet in a car park, that looks like that is the only drive it has done since leaving the dealer.

No my cup of tea, but neither is a X5 (which at least doesn't look so silly)

[Deutscher]

tomTVR said:

much nicer than a Cayenne which people dont seem to have an issue with these days.

Assume this is a joke! People spit at Cayennes, which are now virtually unsaleable! A V8S is your for £12k!

[rsstman]

London GT3 said:

Got one sitting on my drive right now. Had it for two months and loving it

If you read the many other threads, as well as stupid, I am apparently shallow, arrogant, chav-like, aspiring to be something and lack taste.

Still could be worse............



(In reality the few people who have made any comment directly to me have been complimentary)

people are hardly going to say "oh so you spent a load of money and bought a brand new car? what a load of fuking ste"

[PhilLL]

Had one on my bumper the other day coming out of Nottingham. All in black it looked MEAN, I thought it might actually eat me