why does everyone dislike the x6

[Nickbmwcoupe]

as above?!?

i think they look stunning. something different for a 4x4 its got character.

but why do i feel im the only one??

Edited by Nickbmwcoupe on Wednesday 3rd February 14:28

[christer]

its a pointless vehicle, but lookswise I don't have a problem with it.

[ShadownINja]

I think it looks hideous to the point where it's almost funny. I do wonder what it'd look like if it was a normal car with that style. It might almost be cool. The main problem is the ground clearance. It looks like a car gone wrong. But this could be said for most 4x4s that look like obese versions of normal cars trying to avoid getting mice up their skirts.

[Spartikus]

I thought they looked stupid, until a black one passed me on the motorway. Have to admit, I though it actuially looked quite good, strong presence. In a way it kind of says 'This is me, I don't give a toss what you think. '. Not only that, I suspect it would be a great way to travel. Mind you, the sensible money would buy an X5.

[rassi]

Because:
- a 4x4 traditionally offered at least off road performance, and the X6 (as well as the X5) does not
(cue: no road clearance, no low transfer box, no locking differential)
- the X6 has less interior space than a 5 series
- the X6 weighs 2+ tonnes & has a high centre of gravity is not a natural recipe for a "driving machine"

In short, everything an X6 does, a 5 series X Drive equipped equivalent would do so much better. The styling, well, it is all a matter of personal taste (or lack off) but to me the X6 is the answer to a question that never needed asking ("who needs a 4 seater, coupe shaped SUV that has been hit repeatedly with the ugly stick)? Anything big will automatically have road presence but that does not equate to a great design statement. All of the above, of course, IMHO...

[Nickbmwcoupe]

Spartikus said:

I thought they looked stupid, until a black one passed me on the motorway. Have to admit, I though it actuially looked quite good, strong presence. In a way it kind of says 'This is me, I don't give a toss what you think. '. Not only that, I suspect it would be a great way to travel. Mind you, the sensible money would buy an X5.

have to agree with

This is me, I don't give a toss what you think.

[Lost soul]

Nickbmwcoupe said:

as above?!?

i think they look stunning. something different for a 4x4 its got character.

but why do i feel im the only one??

You are not alone , i love the X6 i think its a stylish sporty looking load lugger

[y2blade]

Nickbmwcoupe said:

as above?!?

i think they look stunning. something different for a 4x4 its got character.

but why do i feel im the only one??

I like them, esp from this angle...I really like the styling

Edited by y2blade on Monday 1st February 17:22

[Nickbmwcoupe]

who needs a rear window lol

[msh]

I love them too. soon as price is reasonable i will be getting one.

It does divide opinion though.

[ADM06]

I like them. Very aggressive styling, the first I saw on the road came up behind me and I nearly shat myself.

[Vvroom]

IMO it's a great looking car. Forget the function of it, it's a damn good bit of design.

Clearly if you need an off roader, interior space etc, get something else.

[Hammerhead]

y2blade said:

I like them, esp from this angle...I really like the styling

They should do a 3 door version:
This is me, I don't give a toss what you think and no, you can't have a fking lift

[henrycrun]

someone got the wrong scale on the dwgs - presumably its for fat people ?

Edited by henrycrun on Monday 1st February 18:59

[boobles]

In the flesh they are stunning!

[DSM2]

boobles said:

In the flesh they are stunning!

You'll never convince me that Porsche didn't pay BMW to build this monstrosity to take the heat of the Cayenne in the ugly stakes.

[bga]

I think it looks bloody awful, it makes Cayennes & Multiplas look good.
Each to their own though, I'm big, boxy and funny looking & I'm sure people say similar about me

[T89 Callan]

Useless off-road, useless on road.

Most cars manage to achieve at least one of the above.

[MitchT]

I don't dislike it. Okay, as an off-roader it's useless, but of all the SUVs it's easily the best looking and if I wanted a vehicle of that size for road use only then I'd be very tempted. I've seen a couple and they didn't look as stupidly big as I expected from the photos I've seen. In reality though I'd only want an SUV if I had a need for something that had some ability to operate in adverse conditions, so it would have to be a Range Rover for me!

[MaximumJed]

Nickbmwcoupe said:

Spartikus said:

I thought they looked stupid, until a black one passed me on the motorway. Have to admit, I though it actuially looked quite good, strong presence. In a way it kind of says 'This is me, I don't give a toss what you think. '. Not only that, I suspect it would be a great way to travel. Mind you, the sensible money would buy an X5.

have to agree with

This is me, I don't give a toss what you think.

Exactly, I love the looks from the outside, in black or grey, though when I told the salesman that I liked it because it shouts "fk you" to every other road user, he looked a little shocked! Terribly disappointed with the interior though, can anything be done to improve the rear console or the PC World spec sliding covers over the cup holders etc?