Considering getting an X6

[A12DY B]

Hi Andy from West Midlands UK

I registered on here when i had my 330i Convertible, I recently just sold my Range Rover sport and am considering an X6

Model choice is a 3.0d white with château leather, with media, dynamic, 20" 259, and tinted glass.

Whats the general opinion on these, any problems, is it worth upgrading to the 21" BMW performance alloys or 21" ferric grey 215's

I have also been offered a good deal on a new Q7 but I have had one of these previously and know its a good car but thinking try something different

Thanks

[RedStripe88]

Check out this White Chateau X6 with the ferric grey wheels (from the X6 photos/audio/video forum):

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399172

[Ultimas]

I'm a Proud Owner of the Xdrive30D. It's fast, great gas mileage, turn heads and it's the most reliable X6 engine out of all. Only a few draw backs, visibility, beefy suspension, road noise and constant brake dust. Still better than most vehicles out there.

[Ikendiken]

The X6 is the best handling sedan currently made by BMW, IMO. And it fills the bill of different.

You'll want to get Adaptive Drive. http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t...ive_drive.html

The 215 is probably the best looking OEM wheel option for the X6. The problem I have with them is the choice of tires available at 21" is very limited.

I think the Performance Wheels are a love it or hate it thing.

Now the Performance Aero kit... that's a winner.

[Ultimas]

That's one option you definitely need "Adaptive Drive" It's the only feature unavailable in my country

[A12DY B]

is adaptive drive the dynamic pack ??

[LLH]

Hi Andy, I am up in Scotland and have recently taken delivery of a X40d and I am loving it. The dynamic pack gives you sports seats, high gloss shadow line and dark headlining, also means you can upgrade to the 20" 214 style alloys for only £950. this and the media pack are really the extras you need to add and the dynamic pack is free at the moment if you buy it on a select deal
Would also get a reversing cam, it's a must for such a big car IMHO

[LLH]

Also forgot to say that the adaptive drive is what bm used to call edc, it means you can have normal or sports suspension settings. I don't have this fitted so don't know how good it is.

[Ikendiken]

It looks like Adaptive Drive is only available as a 2400 option on the 50i in the UK. Oh well.

[A12DY B]

Thanks for all your help, because of delivery times I have gone for a pre built and added a few extras but was limited on the initial spec choice but here is my car -

2011 (60) Uk plate (will arrive in 2 weeks but waiting out on registration)
3.0d xdrive X6
Alpine white
Chataeu Leather
Dynamic pack
Media pack
21" BMW performance style 375 alloys
Aluminium running boards
Electric front seats
heated front seats
Brushed aluminium trim
Telephone audio USB interface
Sun protection glass
BMW performance spoiler

Cant wait now

[Ikendiken]

Congrats! Great color choices! Very nice.

Interesting that you picked the performance wheels and spoiler parts, but not the bumpers and side skirts.

You'll have to post some pictures when you get it.

[X6onthebrain]

Consider no further... traded a 2011 Porsche Cayenne S in on a 2001 X6 50 and never looked back. Pros - Faster, better looking exterior, BETTER HANDLING (take that Pcar!). Cons - Premium sound system not as good as 2011 Cayenne S, seats in Cayenne were better, interior looks a little better in the Porsche. Overall the quietness and ride (straight line) were better in the Porsche. I am convinced that better non run flat tires would put the Bimmer even with the Porsche's interior sound level and straight line (80mph) ride quality. Overall happier with the X6!

[X6onthebrain]

Er, that would be a 2011 X6 50...!