BMW X6M Review by Top Gear America

Dude- · 01-18-2011, 09:03 AM

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Just found this on the tube. Thought I share it.

Interesting review by Tanner Foust in which they compare it to Frankenstein and his/its identity crisis.

But all in all, he loves the car.

Enjoy.

Bob MG · 01-18-2011, 09:16 AM

sweet, now I know why I bought one

BabyBlack · 01-18-2011, 09:42 AM

Good find OP, but I don't like the US version Top Gear very much

newdadkel · 01-18-2011, 12:36 PM

Love it: the German mutant that defies the laws of physics.
If I could just fit all of that on my license plate

Kloogy · 01-19-2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlack

Good find OP, but I don't like the US version Top Gear very much

I read this way too much on forums. I find the original Brits boring , offensive and pompous. These 3 may not be the most charasmatic, but it's like 3 of our buddies talking about cars.

Btw, I saw this episode. We almost bought an X6 , but the X5 was just more practical with a child. It's s great vehicle though !!

Eugene-TAIWAN · 01-19-2011, 02:41 PM

I'm actually thinking about getting a X5M or X6M
But of course they cost a arm and a leg for them in Taiwan.
This vid may help out!

zaha · 01-19-2011, 03:48 PM

I love the x6m, but the American Top Gear just sucks!!!!
The 3 presenters have zero personality. There is no personality at all when they open their mouths and the whole show feels very scripted. The worst part is the shaky camera footage that they have in each episode. I really hoped that the show would have potential but after 9 episodes it's hopeless!

Glad the UK version is back this Saturday

zerrantoss · 01-19-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

I'm actually thinking about getting a X5M or X6M
But of course they cost a arm and a leg for them in Taiwan.
This vid may help out!

Eugene, I am also from Taiwan, and I know exactly what you mean by the cost of a BMW in Taiwan

The price almost doubles US's.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 01-19-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zerrantoss

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

I'm actually thinking about getting a X5M or X6M
But of course they cost a arm and a leg for them in Taiwan.
This vid may help out!

Eugene, I am also from Taiwan, and I know exactly what you mean by the cost of a BMW in Taiwan

The price almost doubles US's.

Well it's nice that I'm not alone on this.

Henry1515 · 01-19-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zerrantoss

Eugene, I am also from Taiwan, and I know exactly what you mean by the cost of a BMW in Taiwan

The price almost doubles US's.

Singapore is worse, you need a COE before you can buy a car and this COE easily cost between S$36,000 to S$50,000. A brand new X6 35i is about S$330,000 including COE.

GOLFFRR · 01-19-2011, 11:11 PM

yea although the us top gear is tough to watch i did find the piece on the M pretty entertaining, as long as US top gear has a bimmer on there each week ill watch it haha

Bob MG · 01-20-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zerrantoss

Eugene, I am also from Taiwan, and I know exactly what you mean by the cost of a BMW in Taiwan

The price almost doubles US's.

Same as South Africa boys

$185k

hifiguy · 01-21-2011, 12:29 PM

i saw that episode and was glad to see that Tanner also loved the beast. he was spot-on saying that it's basically useless as a utility vehicle but that once you drive one you definitely want to keep it, haha.

AndreyATC · 01-21-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hifiguy

i saw that episode and was glad to see that Tanner also loved the beast. he was spot-on saying that it's basically useless as a utility vehicle but that once you drive one you definitely want to keep it, haha.

I dont understand why people think it's not Uti
It has same ground clearance as X5
It fits a lot more in the trunk than Q5, FX, Cayenne
It is very capable off road compared to other car-based SUVs (not pure trucks) which are still called SUV
It has good tow rating
It has good rack accesories

Yes, it's 4-seater (for now), but
What am i missing???

imposss · 01-21-2011, 03:11 PM

I don't get when people saying it's not suv it's not sedan.
It is a bit of everything, I don't really go offroad, for canadian winter is more than enough, high clearence all wheel drive, good city driving/gas milleage etc. For me this car is perfect, a bit of everything. love X6, i don't need 5th seat if I tranported 5 people everyday I would get not even X5, but maybe GL

apw2607 · 01-21-2011, 11:40 PM

wow. Nice filming but the Top Gear USA presenters are so so bad.

Kinder · 08-06-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob MG

Same as South Africa boys

$185k

€166k ($237k) here in Reunion Island

Packdaddy · 08-06-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by imposss

I don't get when people saying it's not suv it's not sedan.
It is a bit of everything, I don't really go offroad, for canadian winter is more than enough, high clearence all wheel drive, good city driving/gas milleage etc. For me this car is perfect, a bit of everything. love X6, i don't need 5th seat if I tranported 5 people everyday I would get not even X5, but maybe GL

Agree with you on this! If I wanted a people hauler I would have bought a Suburban or an Escalade. 4 seats is more than enough for me!!

Kinder · 08-06-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by imposss

I don't get when people saying it's not suv it's not sedan.
It is a bit of everything, I don't really go offroad, for canadian winter is more than enough, high clearence all wheel drive, good city driving/gas milleage etc. For me this car is perfect, a bit of everything. love X6, i don't need 5th seat if I tranported 5 people everyday I would get not even X5, but maybe GL

Doesn't the new X6 have 3 passenger seats ? Didn't BMW remove the rear center console on the X6 ?

vcdx15 · 08-06-2011, 06:28 PM

Yes, there is an option for a 3rd back seat now. I ordered it on my 2012 X6 50i.

motex · 08-08-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlack

Good find OP, but I don't like the US version Top Gear very much

+ 1 Top Gear USA sucks !

archwerks · 08-12-2011, 02:19 PM

Yea for 4 seaters ! We don't need to justify ourselves as owners of x6 anymore than owners of roadsters that seat only 2.
Why do we need to have so many passengers to distract us from an enjoyable drive?

I recently hauled a boxed 46 inch Sony Bravia TV home from Costco in the x6, (w/ Rear seats folded down) which cannot fit into the wide, but not sufficiently deep trunk of my w126 Mercedes sedan.
Since Porsche has styled down the new Cayenne rear end for soccer moms, How many as fun to drive (w/ dpc), masculine-styled Sport Activity Vehicles, r there ?
Take a minivan if u need to drag the whole family & the in laws out !

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imposss Lieutenant 61 Rep 446 Posts Drives: M4 Comprtetion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I don't get when people saying it's not suv it's not sedan. It is a bit of everything, I don't really go offroad, for canadian winter is more than enough, high clearence all wheel drive, good city driving/gas milleage etc. For me this car is perfect, a bit of everything. love X6, i don't need 5th seat if I tranported 5 people everyday I would get not even X5, but maybe GL
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archwerks Captain 20 Rep 683 Posts Drives: x6 3.5i VR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Yea for 4 seaters ! We don't need to justify ourselves as owners of x6 anymore than owners of roadsters that seat only 2. Why do we need to have so many passengers to distract us from an enjoyable drive? I recently hauled a boxed 46 inch Sony Bravia TV home from Costco in the x6, (w/ Rear seats folded down) which cannot fit into the wide, but not sufficiently deep trunk of my w126 Mercedes sedan. Since Porsche has styled down the new Cayenne rear end for soccer moms, How many as fun to drive (w/ dpc), masculine-styled Sport Activity Vehicles, r there ? Take a minivan if u need to drag the whole family & the in laws out !
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