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      01-13-2009, 12:31 PM   #1
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Problems with X6 50i

I've had my X6 50i for 3 weeks.

Yesterday I had a failure of the stability control software. All systems including the 4 wheel drive system became inactive. The car is at the dealership having the software reinstalled. Has anyone else had this problem?

In addition, the rear offside door did not close properly, the bright trim on this door is being replaced (ill fitting) and the near side front door trim rattles annoyingly.

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Wow you would not expect all this from a BMW.....
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That's called bad luck man, I feel sorry for you.
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rattles are things i got used to since i got my x6 ... really annoying car ~_~

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Are you guys serious? The X6 is that low quality??
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Are you guys serious? The X6 is that low quality??

I have not had any kind of rattles of issues like that. Just steering issues that will hopefully be resolved on the 21st when I take it it to the dealer to drive with a BMW engineer.
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I've had my X6 50i for 3 weeks.

Yesterday I had a failure of the stability control software. All systems including the 4 wheel drive system became inactive. The car is at the dealership having the software reinstalled. Has anyone else had this problem?

In addition, the rear offside door did not close properly, the bright trim on this door is being replaced (ill fitting) and the near side front door trim rattles annoyingly.

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As far as the issues go, I am surprised there are so few issues given the complexity of the vehicles.

The 5.0 owners are walking in new territory since it is a new engine. If you want to be first on the block, there are always issues and that is what the warranty is for. You will find life much easier if you get the car fixed and
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no rattle issues but software ones , check engine light will not go away (was at dealer 3 days for that, still on). Dealer says will have some kind of solution maybe this week, problem first reported before Christmas.

So I haven't seen many issues other than dealer doesn't seem to be trained on X6.
Still think there is too much wind noise.
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      01-13-2009, 04:38 PM   #9
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no rattle issues but software ones , check engine light will not go away (was at dealer 3 days for that, still on). Dealer says will have some kind of solution maybe this week, problem first reported before Christmas.

So I haven't seen many issues other than dealer doesn't seem to be trained on X6.
Still think there is too much wind noise.
I road in my neighbor's 2007 X5 last night. Wind noise is the same.

What did you drive before that was so quiet? My X6 rides better and is no noisier than my 645 or 330 was. So I am not sure what you are comparing to.
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sorry to hear man!
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I road in my neighbor's 2007 X5 last night. Wind noise is the same.

What did you drive before that was so quiet? My X6 rides better and is no noisier than my 645 or 330 was. So I am not sure what you are comparing to.
Maybe he has a lot of rebel wind recently in Los Gatos. ..which probably wasn't there before. .climate change.

Now seriously, if some of you drove a taller car before, like I drove the Pajero for 15 years, you know that taller cars, off-roads, SUV's more recently, are subject to wind buffeting, especially on wide open country roads. . which is physically normal. It's not the X6, it's the shape of it, which thanks God, is low enough, but still subject to nature's frolics. Imagine the wind buffeting in a Land Rover Defender. It's the vertical mass against the wind. .even if the X6 vertical mass is more aerodynamic than anything else. .It is aerodynamic in the direction of driving, not sideways.
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Are you guys serious? The X6 is that low quality??
I actually starting to think it is

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I road in my neighbor's 2007 X5 last night. Wind noise is the same.

What did you drive before that was so quiet? My X6 rides better and is no noisier than my 645 or 330 was. So I am not sure what you are comparing to.
I have an 03 X5 that is much quieter when it comes to wind noise and is rattle free after 6 years and 60k km

where my x6 is turning into a rattle box with alot of wind noise and a hell lot of issues that some were solved and some not

here's my list:
1-rattles all over the cabin

2-dealer diagnosed a faulty rear shock absorber and has been on order for two weeks now

3-squeaky breaks

4-sticky breaks and occasionally faulty auto hold function

5-dealer needed to do a software update due to noises when turning on the ignition (gearbox area)

6-rear bumper was out of place and dealer solved it but put a scratch on it


there are more issues that i don't remember but this car is starting to really get on my nerves
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      01-13-2009, 06:37 PM   #13
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I actually starting to think it is



I have an 03 X5 that is much quieter when it comes to wind noise and is rattle free after 6 years and 60k km

where my x6 is turning into a rattle box with alot of wind noise and a hell lot of issues that some were solved and some not

here's my list:
1-rattles all over the cabin

2-dealer diagnosed a faulty rear shock absorber and has been on order for two weeks now

3-squeaky breaks

4-sticky breaks and occasionally faulty auto hold function

5-dealer needed to do a software update due to noises when turning on the ignition (gearbox area)

6-rear bumper was out of place and dealer solved it but put a scratch on it


there are more issues that i don't remember but this car is starting to really get on my nerves
What kind of roads do you have there? Maybe a simpler vehicle would be better for you.

It seems most of your issues are dealer related. Some dealers are poor at predelivery inspection.
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MeEmZ,

"3-squeaky breaks"

I have a question:

How does desert sand affects other cars?! Just curious. .

How much humidity you get there in Riyadh?

PS: Software update for noises in the gearbox?!? I never heard of such a think before. .

what noises? and why software should be the problem? software for what? Is the Idrive monitoring strange noise in gear box?
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      01-14-2009, 03:37 AM   #15
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What kind of roads do you have there? Maybe a simpler vehicle would be better for you.

It seems most of your issues are dealer related. Some dealers are poor at predelivery inspection.
hmmm well previous bmw that we owned weren't this bad actually some where the most reliable cars i have ever driven

dealer is not that bad though, maybe not the best but not that bad

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MeEmZ,

"3-squeaky breaks"

I have a question:

How does desert sand affects other cars?! Just curious. .

How much humidity you get there in Riyadh?

PS: Software update for noises in the gearbox?!? I never heard of such a think before. .

what noises? and why software should be the problem? software for what? Is the Idrive monitoring strange noise in gear box?

well my car has never been to the desert so i can't really comment on that
and regarding humidity ... it's close to zero

well the dealer did a software update to resolve a sound coming for the area under the gearbox for underneath the car and the sound is gone now ... don't think i drive has anything to do with that but thats what they did


oh yeah and i discovered a new sound today coming from the tailgate ... it's like having your very own orchestra playing in your car, makes me wanna drive her more
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hmmm well previous bmw that we owned weren't this bad actually some where the most reliable cars i have ever driven

dealer is not that bad though, maybe not the best but not that bad

well my car has never been to the desert so i can't really comment on that
and regarding humidity ... it's close to zero

well the dealer did a software update to resolve a sound coming for the area under the gearbox for underneath the car and the sound is gone now ... don't think i drive has anything to do with that but thats what they did


oh yeah and i discovered a new sound today coming from the tailgate ... it's like having your very own orchestra playing in your car, makes me wanna drive her more
You've check that the tool kit items are snug in their slots. & nothing loose in the fuse/wiring compartments on either side of the storage/trunk area?
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      01-14-2009, 08:23 PM   #17
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hmmm well previous bmw that we owned weren't this bad actually some where the most reliable cars i have ever driven

dealer is not that bad though, maybe not the best but not that bad




well my car has never been to the desert so i can't really comment on that
and regarding humidity ... it's close to zero

well the dealer did a software update to resolve a sound coming for the area under the gearbox for underneath the car and the sound is gone now ... don't think i drive has anything to do with that but thats what they did


oh yeah and i discovered a new sound today coming from the tailgate ... it's like having your very own orchestra playing in your car, makes me wanna drive her more

All of these rattling noises are odd because I have had no rattling noises or any weird sounds yet. Granted I have only had my X6 for 5 months and only have 5k miles
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Lemon Vote: Award your x6 1-5 lemons!

1 Lemon : Marginal, less than expectation, BMW reputation redeemable if dealer can remedy on 1 visit.
2 Lemons: Apalling, disappointed at purchase, BMW reputation is seriously at risk. Dealer service is willing but unable to remedy within 3 visits.
3 Lemons: Completely Disappointed at your x6 purchase.
See your BMW service advisor more often than your spouse. Thinking of getting rid of your x6.
4 Lemons:x6 spends more time in dealer's garage than yours. You're on first name basis w/ serivice department staff.You're driving your old favorite car for fear of discovering more "issues" when u drive the x6.
5 Lemons;Completely disgusted by BMW, swear u'll never step into their showroom. You researching other cars on the internet, or have appointments for test driving other brands.

Ladies & Gentlemen, Cast your ballot!
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rattles are things i got used to since i got my x6 ... really annoying car ~_~

hard luck man
Strange! Dont get any rattles at all in mine...
My X5 did have some but the X6 feels very tight and well done.
After a lots of new cars...X5...volvo xc90 etc.. The X6 is the car that often makes me think...wow this beats everything i had in my car history...
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Strange! Dont get any rattles at all in mine...
My X5 did have some but the X6 feels very tight and well done.
After a lots of new cars...X5...volvo xc90 etc.. The X6 is the car that often makes me think...wow this beats everything i had in my car history...
+1. I'm with you. X6 still feels fantastic after 16,000 miles (in 8 months). No squeaks, rattles, knocks, hums or anything.... I also don't think that the ride noise is intrusive at all - it's definitely louder at higher speeds with the summer tires on, although still really quiet for a car of this size in my opinion. The Scorpions are quieter than the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx but are narrower so would expect that even though both are RFT's. I was in a friends Cayanne recently - horrible ride and wayyyy noisier than the X6 - I was really pleased I had the BMW after the first quarter mile.

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well now that i had an accident last thursday my car will be at the dealers for quite a while (front bumper,right fender cracked under the grills and alot of damage to the fogs) i might let them on the rattles and make them do the suspension repair i asked for a while back hopefully i'll get her back as good as new or better i hope
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