2010 X6M or 2011 X5M or 2011 X6 Please help!

bebeqq1231 · 10-17-2013, 09:42 AM

Hello Guys,

Need advise, i am thinking to get a used BMW and don't know which one to pick. Really don't want to spend more than $51K and worry that M will have more issue for a used BMW. Thank you for your advise

2010 BMW X6M with 65K mile $51000 not certify
2011 BMW X5M With 64K mile $50000 not certify
2011 BMW x6 3.5 with 35K mile $45000 certify per-owned

SouthShoreM3 · 10-17-2013, 10:40 AM

Personally,

I would get the M model if its within your budget. German cars are going to be pricey regardless to fix. Send the extra money on an extended warranty. You won't regret either option.

If you need more space for passengers and trunk space go with the X5M. If not go with the x6M.

It also depends on which body style you like more.

I traded in my TTRS for the x5M and have regretted for a minute. I miss the crazy acceleration, but what I love about the X5M is that it feels like it keeps pulling well into the 6k RPM range. The TT crapped out around 5500.

If you want performance and its a must have the M model is for you.

Just make sure the car you are buying is inspected well and you have a service advisor and technician you trust to tell if you something is wrong.

badblkX6 · 10-17-2013, 11:07 AM

^agree

I went from a 2012 335i to an 2014 X6 35i and am very happy. I ideally wanted an X6M, but figured I would save some money for the time being and put it towards a house.

If you can afford an M, I would recommend you go that route. Between the X5M and X6M, it all comes down to personal preference on which you think looks better. I like both, but am partial to the X6M.

Best of luck with your decision!

ddk632 · 10-17-2013, 11:13 AM

Look into new BMW Gold or Platinum warranty. CPO is overrated. The X6 35i is overpriced compared to the M's, even with the lower miles.

aas5 · 10-17-2013, 11:30 AM

Definitely not a 3.5 as it looks completely overpriced.
Also, consider leasing a new x6m. There are crazy lease deals now as the body is going to be refreshed next year. I have been offered a $1,275 lease nothing down with 7 MSDs for a $105 k MSRP car. It will cont you $45k in three years to lease vs. $51k you spend now on a used car. Not sure how much you can sell a used 6 year old x6m with 90k miles but may the lease becomes attractive if you don't think you can sell it for more than 10K three years from now. I know M cars take a huge bath on depreciation.

Jess///M · 10-17-2013, 11:36 PM

Hmmm.......I would get the nicest car you can afford. If you go for the M, you'll never ask yourself if you should have gotten the 3.5. But, I would look around for something with some level of warranty.

itkin007 · 10-24-2013, 12:48 PM

I love both the BMW x5 and x6, they are both extremely sexy cars. Although, where I live - in LA - there are more x5s and thus x6's are much more unique on the street. Also, the x6 looks like a rocket ship, whereas the x5 is a sexy SUV.

I would go with X6!!... I did go with X6 lol

igorbmwx6 · 10-24-2013, 01:32 PM

X6M hands down. Performance, looks and everything else. As for reliability, none of the used BMW are reliable. They all need a lot of pampering, especially with over 50k miles on them. You may want to check if the electric cooler pump has been replaced on it prior to purchasing, if not, have them replace it. These thing go bad after 50k miles no matter what

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bebeqq1231 Bebeqq1231 7 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW X5M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york iTrader: (0)	2010 X6M or 2011 X5M or 2011 X6 Please help! Hello Guys, Need advise, i am thinking to get a used BMW and don't know which one to pick. Really don't want to spend more than $51K and worry that M will have more issue for a used BMW. Thank you for your advise 2010 BMW X6M with 65K mile $51000 not certify 2011 BMW X5M With 64K mile $50000 not certify 2011 BMW x6 3.5 with 35K mile $45000 certify per-owned
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SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station 49 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	Personally, I would get the M model if its within your budget. German cars are going to be pricey regardless to fix. Send the extra money on an extended warranty. You won't regret either option. If you need more space for passengers and trunk space go with the X5M. If not go with the x6M. It also depends on which body style you like more. I traded in my TTRS for the x5M and have regretted for a minute. I miss the crazy acceleration, but what I love about the X5M is that it feels like it keeps pulling well into the 6k RPM range. The TT crapped out around 5500. If you want performance and its a must have the M model is for you. Just make sure the car you are buying is inspected well and you have a service advisor and technician you trust to tell if you something is wrong.
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badblkX6 Captain 63 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 2014 X6 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (9)	^agree I went from a 2012 335i to an 2014 X6 35i and am very happy. I ideally wanted an X6M, but figured I would save some money for the time being and put it towards a house. If you can afford an M, I would recommend you go that route. Between the X5M and X6M, it all comes down to personal preference on which you think looks better. I like both, but am partial to the X6M. Best of luck with your decision!
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ddk632 Chief Senior Executive Managing VP of Orange Sales 585 Rep 2,581 Posts Drives: 17 BMW F87 M2 6MT MG HBDGR ! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Aventura, FL iTrader: (2)	Look into new BMW Gold or Platinum warranty. CPO is overrated. The X6 35i is overpriced compared to the M's, even with the lower miles.
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aas5 Captain 171 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Definitely not a 3.5 as it looks completely overpriced. Also, consider leasing a new x6m. There are crazy lease deals now as the body is going to be refreshed next year. I have been offered a $1,275 lease nothing down with 7 MSDs for a $105 k MSRP car. It will cont you $45k in three years to lease vs. $51k you spend now on a used car. Not sure how much you can sell a used 6 year old x6m with 90k miles but may the lease becomes attractive if you don't think you can sell it for more than 10K three years from now. I know M cars take a huge bath on depreciation.
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Jess///M Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2016 X6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm.......I would get the nicest car you can afford. If you go for the M, you'll never ask yourself if you should have gotten the 3.5. But, I would look around for something with some level of warranty.
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itkin007 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Black X6 2013 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Straight Up I love both the BMW x5 and x6, they are both extremely sexy cars. Although, where I live - in LA - there are more x5s and thus x6's are much more unique on the street. Also, the x6 looks like a rocket ship, whereas the x5 is a sexy SUV. I would go with X6!!... I did go with X6 lol
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igorbmwx6 Lieutenant 160 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i F30 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Carlos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 328i F30 [0.00] 2011 BMW X6M [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i [0.00] 2009 BMW X6 E71 xDr ... [9.00]	X6M hands down. Performance, looks and everything else. As for reliability, none of the used BMW are reliable. They all need a lot of pampering, especially with over 50k miles on them. You may want to check if the electric cooler pump has been replaced on it prior to purchasing, if not, have them replace it. These thing go bad after 50k miles no matter what
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