New X6 Purchase

doug_999 · 03-01-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tekomni

I sold my X6 outright today. Going to be chauffeured by my wife for a while until I decide what I want next ;o

Outstanding!

sean_b · 03-02-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedlogix

I am in West Palm Beach, and got my '11 X5 from Braman on Okeechobee. I wanted to order mine and do the PDC pick-up also, but then one like what I wanted rolled in and they gave me $2500 off to take it. Next time I think I'll find a cool dealer (no matter where they are located) who does a lot of the PDC and order from them. I've now bought 2 other cars for my business (not BMW) from a dealer in Nebraska and he ships them to me right from the factory. So much easier that way and he wants to move volume so doesn't mind giving a great discount.

Do you think I should try your dealer in Nebraska for PDC? Now that I don't have a trade, I could go to any dealer. Sounds promising!

jumboloan · 03-03-2012, 03:14 PM

I would like to know if active steering makes the wheel easier to turn in the parking lot. Ithink it is too stiff right now. I know it shortens how much you turn the wheel but is it still stiff?

sean_b · 03-03-2012, 04:48 PM

Jumboloan: definitely so. I loved the active steering in the 2012 I test drove. It's like butter compared to my 35i without it.

doug_999 · 03-03-2012, 07:00 PM

Agreed. While this doesn't make sense....It makes a HUGE difference on the X5, and a smaller difference on the X6. However, it is almost impossible to find a car to drive with it since it is a priority 1 option and dealers are not allowed to order it for a car that is not for a customer. I finally found a used X6 with AS and drove it and was sold. Not only made the steering easier but much more enjoyable.

Note that AS does not always make the steering easier. I drove a 2006 550 back to back with AS and without AS and could not tell the difference. I do hear it makes a big diff on the 3 series (in terms of ease of turning) and as pointed out, also makes a difference on the X5/X6.

sean_b · 03-04-2012, 08:08 AM

PS. I have my aftermarket wheels for sale if you or anyone you might know is interested.

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656833

JeffDaKid3 · 03-04-2012, 07:56 PM

Does anyone no if the M performance Package gonna have color break calipers

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jumboloan New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Element Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I would like to know if active steering makes the wheel easier to turn in the parking lot. Ithink it is too stiff right now. I know it shortens how much you turn the wheel but is it still stiff?
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sean_b Serial car switcher 16 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [10.00]	Jumboloan: definitely so. I loved the active steering in the 2012 I test drove. It's like butter compared to my 35i without it.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Agreed. While this doesn't make sense....It makes a HUGE difference on the X5, and a smaller difference on the X6. However, it is almost impossible to find a car to drive with it since it is a priority 1 option and dealers are not allowed to order it for a car that is not for a customer. I finally found a used X6 with AS and drove it and was sold. Not only made the steering easier but much more enjoyable. Note that AS does not always make the steering easier. I drove a 2006 550 back to back with AS and without AS and could not tell the difference. I do hear it makes a big diff on the 3 series (in terms of ease of turning) and as pointed out, also makes a difference on the X5/X6. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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JeffDaKid3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW i8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Does anyone no if the M performance Package gonna have color break calipers
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