11-11-2017, 12:44 PM | #1 |
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V8 to I6
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I've been driving my 2011 X6 50i for about five years now. This has been a wonderful car. It has few annoying traits but it was fun to drive in every way and that V8 growl I grew to love. It's time now to trade because of issues with the V8. I would like to order a new one with a V8 but that's $13K more for the V8. I drove a new 2018 X6 35i last week and while the car still has the looks, I missed that torqey snarl produced from even moderate acceleration. Has anyone here made the (happy) switch from V8 to I6? ricosan |
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I don't know if I could move to a 35i now. I think I would always miss the power and sound, and regret it. Just my .02. |
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I've always been a v8 nut. 396 BBC, 502/502 Ramjet, Charger SRT, GC SRT....
Having stated the above, you couldn't pay me enough to own a BMW V8. After all I've read on the various BMW sites about BMW's V8's, no freakin' way....
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I'm afraid of the V8 too. The V8 option is another $11-12K too. I'm going to reluctantly try the I6. If it doesn't deliver "driving excitement", I'll trade it in after couple of years. Maybe they will come up with a real I6M and not just the cosmetic paste ons.
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Volvo's dropping gas engines in 2 yrs. All-electric. Within 5 yrs, you may not have a choice, they'll all be 'lectric...
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