X6 spotted...
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Topic: X6 spotted...
Posted By: denishogan
Subject: X6 spotted...
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 10:02
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Meant to post this when I saw it two or three weeks ago, but I saw what looked like a fast back X5 (I never knew there was an X6 in the pipeline) on the Dual carriage way around Limerick heading south from the Tipperary junction. I assume it was out of Keoghs - there were no plates on it. I was doing every bit of the limit and it left me like I was stopped (must've been doing 180k+). I only got a quick look at it, but I thought it didn't look great. That said, I'm not a 4wd fan! Has anyone else spotted it? ------------- 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 10:59
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I'm working in Stillorgan and despite the relative wealth in the area and the fact that two dealers are nearby, I still haven't seen one!
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 11:45
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I saw one on the M1 in England the other day. Putting aside my personal hatred of all things 4x4 for a minute I still cannot understand why BMW has chose to introduce a 4x4 coupe. Given the increasing cost of fuel and the current wave of environmental awareness sweeping accorss the world I find it hard to imagine why any company would introduce a car that seems to be sticking two fingers up to the world. All the expense and running costs of a 4x4 with none of the space. For me it epitomises a vehicle that really is all about letting people know how much money you have. In fact in every other aspect other than the bling factor, it is a compromise.
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Posted By: GusK
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 16:09
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I've seen a few.... -Grey one on Burlington Road yesterday (BMW Ireland Number Plate Surround) -Black one in Sandyford last week -Grey one in Blackrock about two weeks ago -Silver one in Wexford about a month ago I agree with Peter's points regarding thier usefulness, but I think they look great in a dark colour with the 20" wheels.
------------- Currently: E90 330d Sport Previously: X5 3.0i Sport, E46 M3, E46 318ci,E30 318is. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 17:33
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I came up behind one on the Tipperary road outside Limerick Motor Centre and it was registered, 08 LK and it was a deep red example, have to say i find the new X5 much more appealing! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 19:43
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@ Peter - did you read this - forum_posts.asp?TID=41567&PN=1" target="_self" title="quoteBMW may yet build its super luxury SUV, according to company insiders.Three years ago we were supposed to see a BMW X7 on our roads, abehem... - Article: BMW X7 May Yet Surface ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 20:17
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While there obviously isn't any chance of it happening, I wish BMW would stop making X cars altogether. My love of BMW stems back to a time when they were the choice of people who enjoyed driving; even their larger cars were "Drivers' Cars"; the "Ultimate Driving Machine". These days they're merely the Ultimate Status Symbol. Even with the serious discouragement from a fellow member (different thread), I may have to buy an Alfa Romeo next! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: Mac
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 20:55
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I wasn't particularly impressed when I saw the concept so i said I'd wait till I saw one in the flesh before passing judgement. Well saw 2 in the flesh about 2 weeks ago and i'm still not sure..They wont be to everyone's liking. Although I read somewhere that the US Dealers have sold thier 2008 allocation, so someone must like them. ------------- Regards Mac Current Drives: 1992 E30 325i Cab 2004 E46 318ci M-Sport Previous: 1997 E36 320i Saloon |
Posted By: agaafear
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 23:59
| One passed me today. It looks - to my eyes - utterly hideous. The rear of it look totally wonky. It's like a tonka truck I had a a child = regular sized body and huge wheels. I would much prefer an X5. |
Posted By: agaafear
Date Posted: 28-June-2008 at 00:01
| I agree with Peter - it's niche marketing gone mad. Pointless when the X5 is so damn good. |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 28-June-2008 at 00:21
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let's face it BMW are there to sell car's not to make you all Happy LOL some off you lot need to get real BMW need to make as many diffrent car's to sell to as many diffrent people that can in this day off age or thay just wont make ££ Hell I love 4*4 gas guzzers ------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
if you don't like em fear do's but there selling car's to make £££ if people bye em then there doing what thay need to do and that's sell car's, I love the x car's the x 6 is great it's stands out and is diffrent, and that is better than any s*** focos 10 a peny motor, 
and even better in the form of a V8 and I love wasting £££ fueling my fuelaholic V8 land rover
if I piss off the green lobey then job dune
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 28-June-2008 at 11:47
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Killian, I think BMW would be insane to make the X7. Give it a couple of years and fuel may well be £5 a litre, never mind gallon. On top of this more and more people are turning against 4x4s. Like it or not more people belive in global warming than don't and this balance is only moving in one direction. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: ivanovoitch
Date Posted: 28-June-2008 at 15:46
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Saw one on Aston Quay a couple of days back. Black 08D. Gotta say, sitting amongst the ordinary traffic it looked the dogs gonads. I'd have one in a flash if I didn't fancy the pants off the Q7.
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Posted By: agaafear
Date Posted: 29-June-2008 at 22:59
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Well bmw1066 you are entitled to your opinion and so is everyone else. Whether the product is commerically viable or not, doesn't preclude people from having a view on it.
Ivan, I detest the Q7, it's just a big, bland barge! The X5 is a well designed and detailed product. I do not think that the X7 would do very well, though I'm sure in the US it might. |
Posted By: nn_dd
Date Posted: 30-June-2008 at 14:40
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Driven the Q7 and it's a very nice place to be - although it feels like you're towing a trailer as the back end seems to roll over very suddenly when cornering at any pace. X5 it really only percieved as a posh kiddie runabout - from anybody I know. I have seen the X6 around Killaloe in Clare - a challenging look to say the least, I reckon we'll see a lot more of them on the road than 135i's. ------------- E39 530d Touring |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 30-June-2008 at 19:28
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we'll see more on them on the road than the 135i because the X6 is a more obvious status symbol; I'd rather have the 135i...
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Posted By: denishogan
Date Posted: 30-June-2008 at 21:54
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The 135i would be a laugh! Little Car + Big Engine =  They didn't have many nice things to say about the X6 on Top Gear last night. We have an old trooper here at the moment and it's great for towing and getting out of muddy fields. I also had a 2.6 petrol Pajero in Oz - wouldn't have seen half as much of the country if I didn't have it. But here... for the average road user... I just don't see the point. I suppose it's a case of whatever floats your boat!  -------------
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 30-June-2008 at 22:12
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did you see this - forum_posts.asp?TID=41458&PN=1" target="_self" title="BMW 135 with Vishnu Procede, Vishnu intake, and Riss Racing downpipes up against a Lamborghini Gallardo.FLASH width=425 height=344http://www.youtube... - Procede 135i vs Lamborghini
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 30-June-2008 at 22:49
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I had an opportunity to park my Touring next to an X6 in the Herbert Park underground; I didn't, afraid it would eat my E46! In hindsight I should have and taken a picture, just to show the size difference (and both were Sapphire Black; would have made a good picture). ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: mbbaz
Date Posted: 04-July-2008 at 12:17
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Was that the part when they showed a pic of the car and said it was sh1t? ------------- E46 M3 |
denishogan wrote:Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 04-July-2008 at 13:56
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Autocar have, and the report was quite positive (assuming you start out on the basis that SUV/SAV is desirable!) but acknowledged the issue of looks. Dynamically, things seemed positive. I've seen a good few on the road so far and two thoughts strike me:
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Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 04-July-2008 at 19:28
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Re. Top Gear - I enjoy to progamme while frequently disagreeing. In fairness, the item on the X6 was in relation to the "Cool Wall" and there are a number of other cars in the Un-cool sections that I wouldn't mind having. And the M3 was only recently promoted out ot the Un-cool category. I am surprised how many X6's I've seen recently (maybe the Mid-west is the happening place), despite the supposed downturn in our economy. The order books are apparently also full! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: Bear
Date Posted: 09-July-2008 at 23:03
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2 Different X6s spotted going through Oughterard Co Galway in recent
weeks. The rear looks really really high. Both were red cars. |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 14:32
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I had seen more of these monstrosities in Ireland than in the last ten days of travelling around France, Italy and Austria (in fact I can only recall seeing two!). Maybe petrol prices of 1.65 a liter has something to do with it; paid 101 euro to fill my E46 in France (at least my conservative driving on the motorways yields 550 miles to a tank). Heading to Munich tomorrow, maybe there will be some there! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: Fooljam
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 15:20
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I personally love it. I think the shape is very aggresive and so original. Remember guys when new 5 series and 7 series came out a couple of years, many of us could not stand them, but we got used to, and they look pretty nice now. Especially the facelift ones. And the X6 50i has a serious banger. ------------- |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 16:59
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I spotted a new shape Citroen C5 on the way to work this morning - had to take a second look to check it wasn't an X6 - rear quarter profile is not dissimilar. Loads around already. Mrs D spotted one on a journey recently, knew it was a BMW but not sure what model. Normally fairly easy going about cars, likes a nice shape, not generally too vocal about those that don't appeal. She was very clear about her view of the shape - instant dislike. A thought struck me while reading a piece about them in Autocar recently, if BMW are so sure that the SUV coupe is a new niche market, why not go with the courage of their convictions and make it a 3 door? ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: bmwcare
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 18:19
The point of many car owners is to stick their two fingersup to the world... CL63, Veyron, Bentley etc... In fact, the X6 is just a "cheapo" attempt! I know people who wouldn't have them, but not for environmental concerns... An X6 would not say "F-Off" quite loudly enough... ;) Kind Regards, Eddie. ------------- BMW & Mercedes Specialist. Galway & Surrounding Areas. http://www.bmwcare.com - www.bmwcare.com http://www.mercedescare.com - www.mercedescare.com All BMW models covered including E60/E90/F01/F10 with flash programming/CIP/coding as required |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 19-July-2008 at 07:59
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Met my parents here in Munich yesterday. I drove from Ireland via Rome, they came down from Copenhagen. My Dad says "I saw this strange looking thing on the way down"; was the X6; he doesn't like it either! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |