do all X6 models come with a spare tire and spare battery in trunk?

[victorc]

do all X6's come with a spare tire and spare battery in the trunk?

[upstate650]

I don't believe they all come with a spare tire, and I don't believe any come with a spare battery. The only battery is just located in the rear.

[dreamalaska]

Since the vehicles come with run-flats, spare tires are an additional option when ordering, or you can buy a spare tire kit through the dealer after-the-fact (but more $$).

[zerrantoss]

Mine didn't come with spare tires, as dreamalaska said - run-flat tires need no spares.

I've never heard of any spare batteries. It would be nice if there is a spare battery, but that will be unrealistic. Having a spare battery for months - unplugged - is going to keep it empty anyways...

[victorc]

thanks everyone,

the only reason i ask is because the BMTroubleU guy seems to suggest that in his video:

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his video is of an X5, and apparently their battery is in the trunk? but in his commentary he's always saying X5 or X6 interchangeably so i thought it was a spare since my battery is under the hood in the front.

but i could have sworn i've seen X5 also has battery under hood?... or is the video of another type of battery and not the main one that starts the car?...

[ddk632]

I think all BMW's have their battery in the trunk. It's there to help with weight distribution.

[victorc]

Originally Posted by ddk632

I think all BMW's have their battery in the trunk. It's there to help with weight distribution.

apologies for my ignorance all..

i just found out the same. shows how much i know about cars, and i guess i should read the manual sometime..

i assumed that just because there are terminals under the hood, the actual battery is located there as well. i had no idea that those terminals are wired all the way to the back of the car.

[ddk632]

No worries man, that's what the forums are for. We all learn something new everyday.

[doug_999]

Yea, they put those terminals there for convenience.

The spare is a $150 option and a great idea when ordering since it allows you to change out the run-flats if you like. As noted, a LOT more expensive to add after the fact.

It was however embarrassing when the BMW delivery specialist (at the Performance Center Delivery in SC) said "Oh, you have a spare! I've never seen one of those. That must mean your car did not come with run-flats."

Sigh....