2011 x6 vs 2014

[polar3]

Hi guys,

I narrowed my new/used purchase down to a 2011 and a 2014 example. Are there any notable differences between the 2 model years ? Any input would be greatly appreciated

Steve

[Kraftwerk AG]

LED lights were an option and blue painted calipers were standard on the 13-14 E71's. Otherwise, they're very similar. But use https://www.bmwvin.com/ to compare both vehicles.

[polar3]

I was hoping there wasn't much of a difference
I found a nice 2011 x6 and 2014 to buy and didn't want to spend the extra money on the newer year if there wasn't much of a difference.
Thanks DeeO

[yco]

newer is better thats the big difference..

[Too__Hu///Mble]

Don't forget about the revisions made post LCI. It's a great value to know that.

[RossBMWZseries]

Originally Posted by Too__Hu///Mble

Don't forget about the revisions made post LCI. It's a great value to know that.

What exactly changed for the LCI other than headlights and tail lights?

[mrsoandso]

'11s build before sept 2010 will not have bluetooth music.

I'm still bitter about it. There are options on amazon for ~$100, but sound quality blows chunks compared to aux.

[jeronbernal]

Grill on LCI '14 is a little wider, Headlights LED, Tail lights, if its a X6M, the hood has the powerdome in oppose to no powerdome on Pre-LCI.

Umm.. that's all i can think of at the moment.. im sure there are some other things, for instance, it seems like 2013 and before have a class action lawsuit for the motor and battery drain, but for some reason my 2014 doesn't fit the class action lawsuit.

So maybe they fixed the issue? O_o;;

[Bilbofraggins]

Never heard of a class action related to the E71 X6M.... and can find nothing.

[Bilbofraggins]

Originally Posted by yco

newer is better thats the big difference..

Engineering revisions.... most unknown to the buyer...Newer is definitely better... meaning the last of a model year will reflect the best version of a particular model and offer the most.

It is this reason I usually never buy a first generation product until it has matured. I’m a selfish barstard....Doesn’t always work out.... as we also own a 2015 F25.... which could potentially be affected by disintegrating timing chain guides. CPO till Nov 2020..... here’s hoping she BLOWS....

[Bilbofraggins]

Good article.... Depreciation Appreciation...

https://www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatur...2014-bmw-x6-m/

[Bilbofraggins]

Originally Posted by jeronbernal

Grill on LCI '14 is a little wider, Headlights LED, Tail lights, if its a X6M, the hood has the powerdome in oppose to no powerdome on Pre-LCI.

Umm.. that's all i can think of at the moment.. im sure there are some other things, for instance, it seems like 2013 and before have a class action lawsuit for the motor and battery drain, but for some reason my 2014 doesn't fit the class action lawsuit.

So maybe they fixed the issue? O_o;;

Those LCI aspects....are also on most 2013.

[Colodano]

Personally, after living there for a year and a half, I would go newer solely based on three less years on Toronto's salty roads, even if they say the vehicle wasn't winter driven.

[mrsoandso]

Originally Posted by Colodano

Personally, after living there for a year and a half, I would go newer solely based on three less years on Toronto's salty roads, even if they say the vehicle wasn't winter driven.

I would find it really hard to believe someone in Canada not driving an SUV in the winter.

[Bilbofraggins]

I thought the same 🙃

[Colodano]

You never know with Toronto people, some have more money than sense!

Personally if I were to move back there, I would drive my Subaru beater in the winter, to avoid the corrosion attacking my X5M, but I have also seen the comparison of how a vehicle ages in other areas!