11-14-2012, 07:54 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 523
Posts |
X6 35i or X6 50i ???
Did an all day test drive of an X6 35i, (also drove a X6 50i a month ago). LOVED it! Want one. Any recommendations on which engine and anything else for that matter?!
|
11-15-2012, 11:29 PM | #3 |
New Member
1
Rep 28
Posts |
Every X6 I see is always a 3.5i. Dare to be different.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2012, 09:35 AM | #4 |
Banned
99
Rep 1,828
Posts
Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Near NYC
|
This pig needs a V8
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2012, 08:51 PM | #5 |
New Member
0
Rep 28
Posts |
I almost bought a new 2013 x35 purely based on the lower cost. Instead, I found a very slightly used 2012 x50. Boy was I lucky! I love the growl of the V8 as well as the extra power. And the 8 speed auto transmission is smooth as can be. Would be hard for me to consider the 6 cylinder based on my last six months of owning the V8.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2012, 10:02 AM | #6 |
Major General
130
Rep 5,040
Posts |
both good varients but I have to agree, go for the V8 if you can find one in your price range, you will be happier in the long run. The turbo I6 (N55) holds its own but the V8 is in a different league!
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2012, 12:17 PM | #8 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 523
Posts |
i wanted a diesel and i called BMW NA about getting one but it's just to difficult. i know bmw is bring over a few diesel models in '13 to the states but not sure which or if the x6 is included, how much better gas mileage does the x6 diesel get? anyone know? any other advice on must have packages? or a good time to buy ?
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2012, 02:31 PM | #9 |
Brigadier General
2542
Rep 3,968
Posts |
No X6 diesels for the US Market. You can however watch them get built and roll off the assembly line in SC
There are lots of threads about the options and/or packages that are must have. Mucho discussion. Here are the facts.. 1. The vehicle does just fine with the i6 and probably handles better with it. 2. The gas mileage with the i6 is better, although not crazy better, just a bit. 3. The sound of the V8 is amazing. One poster said his X5 50i sounded better than his X5M in almost all conditions. It is intoxicating and I honestly upgraded to the V8 for the sound alone. I LOVE IT.
__________________
2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio
2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist |
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2012, 06:58 PM | #11 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 523
Posts |
im plannin on buying in march, good month? any specials around that time typically? im a sucker for all the extra features so ill prob do a fully loaded 35i, what does the m sport do?
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2012, 07:12 PM | #13 |
Gravity Sucks.
172
Rep 213
Posts |
Its now called the M-Performance Pkg. You get similar equipment as the old M-Sport pkg, like the 20" Wheels, sport seats, trim.......PLUS also 20 more ponies. 320HP, 0.2 second quicker from 0 - 60.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2012, 08:04 PM | #14 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 523
Posts |
ahhh ok well def ad that one i dont like the base rims, i understand that dec is a good time to buy but really? dont think their will be any incentives in march? i mean i have a vert and sales guy said he can sell it faster if i trade in march and ill get more money for it which makes sense... plus i NEED the 3 months to save anyway...
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2012, 12:42 AM | #15 |
Brigadier General
2542
Rep 3,968
Posts |
March does often have nice deals
__________________
2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio
2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist |
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2012, 10:47 AM | #16 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 523
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2012, 12:38 PM | #17 | |
Brigadier General
2542
Rep 3,968
Posts |
Quote:
His email is brett.midgley@bmwautohaus.com and his phone# is 314.880.8416. Tell him Doug sent ya He is also the one who insisted I find a way to get the 1M even though he didn't have one to sell me. By far the most fun I've ever had driving a car and yes, I blame Brett for that too.
__________________
2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio
2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 11:21 PM | #21 |
Major
18
Rep 1,112
Posts |
If this will be your only toy, then get the 50i...if just your DD, the 35i does just fine. Both are great rides.
__________________
...just enjoying life.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|