My new X6 M -- Impressions, Pics, Videos ! - XBimmers.com

rleestma · 09-05-2009, 04:37 PM

OK, sorry that it took me so long to get this up, but it's been a crazy couple of days.

So, as I posted before, I am currently the only bonafide owner of an X6 M. Some of you may have read my previous post, I actually did get a good deal as my X5 was coming off lease.

Impressions

Power - It was posted that the power was not that different than an X5, I couldn't disagree more. I think that the power is simply outstanding, it's instant, and frankly the hardest thing I have right now is learning how to apply it properly. It is a hell of a vehicle.

Suspension - My X5 seemed to give the rider more of the impression that they were "in between the wheels", whereas the X6 M is quite springy right now. I am anticipating that this will settle down as the suspension breaks in. Also, the suspension is noticeably stiffer than my X5. In fact, I had to really get used to it and sit further forward so as to not agitate my back (I'm 6'6" so it goes with the territory).

Seats - The seats are not as comfortable as the sport seats I had in my X5. I miss the arch of my old seats. I can feel the shoulder support is higher than in my X5, and I'm guessing that this is by design. Besides, I didn't see a seat option so I figure it is what it is.

Technology - Sick. Just sick. Anything you coudl ever want.

Looks - The view from the front is absolutely incredible, the car looks like it's about to take off into space. The view from the rear is not nearly as appealing IMHO (unless you're looking at it from dead behind), but I guess the idea is that you will keep the vehicle moving forward in traffic that this won't be an issue.

Crowd Reaction - It's really amazing how many people have been smiling and waving to me in this car, it really does capture attention. I'm hoping that this is a good thing.

Paint - When I first started thinking about the X6M (having known nothing of M cars) I envisioned a really light blue color. The silverstone metallic is silver under direct sunlight, but turns a light blue in dimmer light. Absolutely spectacular color IMHO, probably a big reason why I bought the car on the spot.

If anyone has any questions I'd be happy to answer.

I took some videos, they're all on my YouTube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/rleestma

Here are some pics

Enjoy!

Ryan

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the infamous... · 09-05-2009, 04:52 PM

Congrats!!!!

Thanks for sharing.

andruslikx · 09-05-2009, 05:16 PM

Hello, Ryan! Congrats on your new bimmer!

I have a question about seats - as you have remarked, default M-seats are not quite comfortable, but have a relatively good shoulder support. Besides, there is one option - comfort seats with lumbar support (#456). In Europe we can order comfort seats without active ventilation (#453) and active driver seat (#451), not sure about BMWUSA - but you definitely have active ventilated seat package (ZAV) with comfort seats.

So what do you think is better - default M-seats or comfort seats? Would comfort seats be a kind of step down from M-seats, or they are better?

Thanks for your opinion,
Andrew

kahunacanuck · 09-05-2009, 06:22 PM

Your X looks great! The sound of the exhaust is kinda weird, though I never liked the sound of my M5 at low revs either...thanks for posting!

rleestma · 09-05-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andruslikx

Hello, Ryan! Congrats on your new bimmer!

I have a question about seats - as you have remarked, default M-seats are not quite comfortable, but have a relatively good shoulder support. Besides, there is one option - comfort seats with lumbar support (#456). In Europe we can order comfort seats without active ventilation (#453) and active driver seat (#451), not sure about BMWUSA - but you definitely have active ventilated seat package (ZAV) with comfort seats.

So what do you think is better - default M-seats or comfort seats? Would comfort seats be a kind of step down from M-seats, or they are better?

Thanks for your opinion,
Andrew

I'm not exactly sure, I've actually gotten accustomed to them, so I'm just riding it out... Like the suspension, I think that as I use the vehicle it'll "wear in"...

Ry

DoctaM3 · 09-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Awesome... very very nice... post some more vidz... Can wait for mine to arrive now...

LANDLORD · 09-05-2009, 10:42 PM

Congratulations on a great car. Your pictures look very good. They are very helpful to those of us who have been waiting for so long. Any interior shots would also be nice.

Your videos also give a real world view and sound of what to expect. Thanks!

TTBear · 09-05-2009, 11:28 PM

Thanks! - for those of us waiting for our X6Ms, we will have to live vicariously through you,

Can you tell me if you have to limit your revs for a certain break-in time, like other M models?

Some interior pics would be great!!

Cheers!

Deda · 09-06-2009, 03:16 AM

very good looking x6! congrats again!

Alpine* · 09-06-2009, 03:40 AM

Nice truck!

Very aggressive front on, especially with the day time runners on. Congrats.

rleestma · 09-06-2009, 07:04 AM

Didn't know about the 4,500 rpm limit on M cars, just confirmed in manual... Looks like I'll be puss-footing around for the next couple of weeks...

Ryan

teagueAMX · 09-06-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rleestma

Didn't know about the 4,500 rpm limit on M cars, just confirmed in manual... Looks like I'll be puss-footing around for the next couple of weeks...

Ryan

You're talking about the break-in period, right?

teagueAMX · 09-06-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rleestma

I took some videos, they're all on my YouTube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/rleestma

Ryan

Very nice!

What's is in the background rattling?

motex · 09-06-2009, 11:28 AM

Very clean looking car, congrats !

997GT3 · 09-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Very sweet. Congrats.

OT- why do people hide their license plates?

jibaholic101 · 09-06-2009, 12:39 PM

congrats on the car! can we get some interior shots?!

iwant335i · 09-06-2009, 12:50 PM

post up some vids of the accleration but show the speedometer

car is sick

archwerks · 09-06-2009, 02:42 PM

Congrats! Color looks great. Pls. don't do any mods or add ons. Think BMW
did a great job redsigning the front & back.

MCMLXXXIX · 09-06-2009, 03:01 PM

hell yea!! congrats! its a monster!

TEFF · 09-06-2009, 03:39 PM

this car is a beast, i simply love it. Record the exhaust when you revv it. pleaseeeee

Midwest X6 · 09-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Congrats man --- very, very nice...

M cars are just special!!

GuyOh · 09-06-2009, 07:12 PM

beast!!!!!!!!!

09-05-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
rleestma New Member Drives: 2010 X6 M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	My new X6 M -- Impressions, Pics, Videos ! OK, sorry that it took me so long to get this up, but it's been a crazy couple of days. So, as I posted before, I am currently the only bonafide owner of an X6 M. Some of you may have read my previous post, I actually did get a good deal as my X5 was coming off lease. Impressions Power - It was posted that the power was not that different than an X5, I couldn't disagree more. I think that the power is simply outstanding, it's instant, and frankly the hardest thing I have right now is learning how to apply it properly. It is a hell of a vehicle. Suspension - My X5 seemed to give the rider more of the impression that they were "in between the wheels", whereas the X6 M is quite springy right now. I am anticipating that this will settle down as the suspension breaks in. Also, the suspension is noticeably stiffer than my X5. In fact, I had to really get used to it and sit further forward so as to not agitate my back (I'm 6'6" so it goes with the territory). Seats - The seats are not as comfortable as the sport seats I had in my X5. I miss the arch of my old seats. I can feel the shoulder support is higher than in my X5, and I'm guessing that this is by design. Besides, I didn't see a seat option so I figure it is what it is. Technology - Sick. Just sick. Anything you coudl ever want. Looks - The view from the front is absolutely incredible, the car looks like it's about to take off into space. The view from the rear is not nearly as appealing IMHO (unless you're looking at it from dead behind), but I guess the idea is that you will keep the vehicle moving forward in traffic that this won't be an issue. Crowd Reaction - It's really amazing how many people have been smiling and waving to me in this car, it really does capture attention. I'm hoping that this is a good thing. Paint - When I first started thinking about the X6M (having known nothing of M cars) I envisioned a really light blue color. The silverstone metallic is silver under direct sunlight, but turns a light blue in dimmer light. Absolutely spectacular color IMHO, probably a big reason why I bought the car on the spot. If anyone has any questions I'd be happy to answer. I took some videos, they're all on my YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/rleestma Here are some pics Enjoy! Ryan
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09-05-2009, 04:52 PM	#2
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!!!! Thanks for sharing. __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

09-05-2009, 11:28 PM	#8
TTBear Lieutenant Drives: '09 LP560-4, '06 Z4M, '12 X6M Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 551 iTrader: (4)	Thanks! - for those of us waiting for our X6Ms, we will have to live vicariously through you, Can you tell me if you have to limit your revs for a certain break-in time, like other M models? Some interior pics would be great!! Cheers! __________________ "Anima sana in corpore sano" 2009 DCT M3 in Azurite - gone, but not forgotten....

09-06-2009, 07:04 AM	#11
rleestma New Member Drives: 2010 X6 M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Yikes Didn't know about the 4,500 rpm limit on M cars, just confirmed in manual... Looks like I'll be puss-footing around for the next couple of weeks... Ryan

09-06-2009, 12:13 PM	#15
997GT3 Captain Drives: GTR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 687 iTrader: (0)	Very sweet. Congrats. OT- why do people hide their license plates? __________________ -2012 Cayenne Turbo -2013 GTR

09-05-2009, 05:16 PM	#3
andruslikx New Member Drives: E92 ///M3 M-DCT, E71 X6 ///M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moscow Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Hello, Ryan! Congrats on your new bimmer! I have a question about seats - as you have remarked, default M-seats are not quite comfortable, but have a relatively good shoulder support. Besides, there is one option - comfort seats with lumbar support (#456). In Europe we can order comfort seats without active ventilation (#453) and active driver seat (#451), not sure about BMWUSA - but you definitely have active ventilated seat package (ZAV) with comfort seats. So what do you think is better - default M-seats or comfort seats? Would comfort seats be a kind of step down from M-seats, or they are better? Thanks for your opinion, Andrew

09-05-2009, 06:22 PM	#4
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09-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#6
DoctaM3 500+ HP Club Drives: Silver Gray Metallic X6M & M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	Awesome... very very nice... post some more vidz... Can wait for mine to arrive now...

09-05-2009, 10:42 PM	#7
LANDLORD Turbo Engines are Fun Drives: 2010 X6M Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Coast Posts: 249 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on a great car. Your pictures look very good. They are very helpful to those of us who have been waiting for so long. Any interior shots would also be nice. Your videos also give a real world view and sound of what to expect. Thanks!

09-06-2009, 03:16 AM	#9
Deda Major General Drives: BMW X6 35d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6,400 iTrader: (0)	very good looking x6! congrats again!

09-06-2009, 03:40 AM	#10
Alpine* Colonel Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,899 iTrader: (0)	Nice truck! Very aggressive front on, especially with the day time runners on. Congrats.

09-06-2009, 11:28 AM	#14
motex 2010 X6M Black Sapphire Metallic Drives: 2010 X6M Black Sapphire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 690 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW X6M [4.00]	Very clean looking car, congrats !

09-06-2009, 12:39 PM	#16
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09-06-2009, 12:50 PM	#17
iwant335i First Lieutenant Drives: ChEcK My ALbUm Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warsaw Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	post up some vids of the accleration but show the speedometer car is sick

09-06-2009, 02:42 PM	#18
archwerks Captain Drives: x6 3.5i VR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: canada Posts: 683 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Color looks great. Pls. don't do any mods or add ons. Think BMW did a great job redsigning the front & back.

09-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#19
MCMLXXXIX wat Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,410 iTrader: (0)	hell yea!! congrats! its a monster! __________________

09-06-2009, 03:39 PM	#20
TEFF Private Drives: E70 4.8i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	this car is a beast, i simply love it. Record the exhaust when you revv it. pleaseeeee

09-06-2009, 04:59 PM	#21
Midwest X6 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 28xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest Posts: 562 iTrader: (4)	Congrats man --- very, very nice... M cars are just special!!

09-06-2009, 07:12 PM	#22
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