Thinking of getting an X6M

[Powerbeast]

Hey guys I have wondered over from the M3 forums in search of a new project. I currently own a 2010 M3 convertible and I am pondering the fact of trading it in for a X6M. I live in Souther California, Beverly/San Fernando Valley. Would any one here know a dealership that would have a white on in stock? Also what are your thoughts and opinions on the car overall? Below is a picture of my current car.

[dmlgc]

The X6 will be a radical change from what you own. do a serious test drive like up 5 or 14 ( don't think you can get up enough speed on ventura or 405).

[LANDLORD]

With the shocked, impressed, interested, amazed, envious looks I get, you should do it.
The X6M does many things very well, and is easier to get in and out of than the 3 series.

The trade in value of your car may hurt a little though. Private party sale may be a better choice.

[itsme123]

I am with landlord on this. I had a choice betweeen the new M3 and the X6M and I choose the X6M. This is coming from getting rid of an e46 M3 and test driving both. 8000 miles later and no regrets. But, I still say to go get a test drive first. Maybe try Century BMW in Alhambra.

[Powerbeast]

Thanks guys just found a white one and will be test driving tomorrow.

[itsme123]

I think a good way to describe it is that the M3 is a race car dressed in street cloth while the X6M is a street car with a racing suit. Very different cars, but both impressive.

Side info: Forgot to mention another vehicle I had test drove and really wanted to fall in love with was the Panamera 4S. But that vehicle failed to impress me. Especially at $135k. The Panamera felt dull....maybe I was expecting too much of the Porsche "911" lineage in it. While all the M cars I've driven all have the M thing flowing through the veins.

[GMP - MATTHEW]

Check this X5m out. We can do this in the X6m as well

670 hp with just software and full exhaust..

http://www.hamann-motorsport.com/en/...h-evo-m/video/

[Powerbeast]

Originally Posted by GMP - MATTHEW

Check this X5m out. We can do this in the X6m as well

670 hp with just software and full exhaust..

http://www.hamann-motorsport.com/en/...h-evo-m/video/

The car is beautiful I would be very interested in the performance upgrade but the body styling is too much for me I like a very clean look.

[cmk227]

Originally Posted by itsme123

I think a good way to describe it is that the M3 is a race car dressed in street cloth while the X6M is a street car with a racing suit. Very different cars, but both impressive.

Side info: Forgot to mention another vehicle I had test drove and really wanted to fall in love with was the Panamera 4S. But that vehicle failed to impress me. Especially at $135k. The Panamera felt dull....maybe I was expecting too much of the Porsche "911" lineage in it. While all the M cars I've driven all have the M thing flowing through the veins.

Agree.

Picking up a M3 next week I would say unless you need the extra space stay in your M3. My wifE aNd I will be going back again to pick up an X6 in the summer but I would keep your M3. Just my 2 cents.

[GMP - MATTHEW]

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

The car is beautiful I would be very interested in the performance upgrade but the body styling is too much for me I like a very clean look.

Yeah I agree its not for everyone. You can purchase just the software and exhaust package. Its full exhaust from the turbos back with high flow cats btw.

With the power kit you get to chose OEM style exit mufflers or center exit mufflers like you saw in the video.


BTW your M3vert is sick!

[Powerbeast]

What do you guys think about a 750Li with M package?

[dmlgc]

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

What do you guys think about a 750Li with M package?

I think it would be a 750 with an M package , boring . It's a nice car but an M3 or an X6M makes a statement that grabs people.

[itsme123]

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Thanks guys just found a white one and will be test driving tomorrow.

Hey Powerbeast, so how did the test drive with the X6M go?

[Powerbeast]

Originally Posted by itsme123

Hey Powerbeast, so how did the test drive with the X6M go?

It went great I left the dealer with a 2011 750Li M.

[itsme123]

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

It went great I left the dealer with a 2011 750Li M.

Cool! Congrats on the purchase! Like to hear your impressions betweent the choices if you have some time.

[E92-Lighting]

keep the E93!! top down

[raceman]

Originally Posted by GMP - MATTHEW

You can purchase just the software and exhaust package. Its full exhaust from the turbos back with high flow cats btw.

With the power kit you get to chose OEM style exit mufflers or center exit mufflers like you saw in the video.

Interested.
Price please (for power tune only)