2009 BMW X6 Consumer Reviews

Awesome Performance... Awesome Looks

Written by: Had to Have the X6! on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

By Far the BEST BMW I have driven yet... had two X5s and a 328ix. I got Black Sapphire on Black...loaded...The X6 3.5i has lots of power, is good looking (a real head turner), rides like a car, sportiness of a coupe, and utility of an SUV. Quality build, quality ride and a really fun to drive! Get one....it's worth it!

Favorite Features

Loaded with the Premium Stereo, Blue Tooth with iphone is awesome and clear; shift paddles on the steering wheel; head up display. The seats are very comfortable...get the upgraded multi-contour option...well worth it on a long drive. I love everything about this car.

Suggested Improvements

Yeah, better visibility out the rear window would good; faster iDrive electronics; bigger hooks in back to hang dry cleaning; Running boards look sharp but they dirty your trousers getting in and out.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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BWM X6 35i

Written by: Joe D, PA on 09/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Between my wife and I, we have owned every BMW except a Z and this vehicle is by far the most fun to drive. Love the space and neat style. One friend after seeing it called it the batmobile. Just picked it up yesterday and can't wait to go for a ride today. I can't image how fast the 50i must be.

Favorite Features

Handling and ride quality.

Suggested Improvements

Rear camera needs improved clarity.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great Whatever it is

Written by: Don on 08/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Love the X6 - I think it's worth the extra $$ for the V8 - plus residuals are better and the money factors were too. Only wishes would be: 1. Manual transmission Option (Are you listening BMW!!) 2. 5th seat - middle seat in back, and 3. Handles above seats. I know it's supposed to be a "coupe" but c'mon, we need handles. I get more "stares" in this rig than I did in my M6 convertible. It surprisingly also feels faster than that vehicle. Fun car/SUV, whatever it is I love it.

Favorite Features

Throaty Twin Turbo V8, Exterior Styling

Suggested Improvements

Manual Transmission, 5th Seat Handlebars for entering/exiting the vehicle

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great Car - Eats Gas

Written by: KCnSprock2 on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Handles really well and is extremely comfortable, with room for kids, dog and luggage. Great family car with a lot more sport than an SUV, previously had an X5 and this blows the X5 away. Downside is that it eats gas voraciously. Highly recommend for low mileage driver - not an everyday commuter car unless you like supporting the local gas station.

Favorite Features

Like the unique look and the fact that I have yet to see another one on the road. Handling is superb.

Suggested Improvements

Need to do something about blind spots and fuel efficiency.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great All-Around Vehicle

Written by: mking on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

After 2 months and 2,000 miles I can say that this is the most exciting BMW I have owned. The last two were sedans that drove great. But, didn't have that extra factor that makes a car unique. The X6 has that factor. Incredible road manners, great aspect from all seating positions, incredible comfort and the best build quality in years for BMW.

Favorite Features

Road handling and seating is exceptional. Incredible audio system. Back-up camera enhances rearward visibility. Electric tailgate is a great convenience.

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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X6 3.5i and 5.0i Sport

Written by: CARDEALER on 06/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

As owner of a car dealership I have the advantage of driving everything available in South Africa. So we owned a Q7 and a Range Rover Sport amongst others. We own a 2008 X6 3.5i sport and loved the driving comfort, handling and general driving pleasure so much that I just bought myself a X6 5.0i sport. For me, being a lover of sport cars, this is the real deal. It's like owning a sports car on steroids. We agree out of all cars we enjoy these two cars the most! So, wife drives one and I drive one, because not much else appeals so much. So, no matter what people say about the looks, fuel consumption and so on, go drive the thing and you will be hooked too. Happy driving!

Favorite Features

Comfort, handling, high seat position and planted feel on any road surface. The drive is better than anything out there including X5.

Suggested Improvements

Stupid gear lever. Make a 3 seater bench in the back an option for those with kids.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Lovin' it

Written by: Riccio on 06/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Wanted to get up higher in traffic for visibility so went looking at crossovers and SUVs. Test drove the X5 and the X6. NO CONTEST. The X6 has sedan like handling characteristics and had better performance. There really IS a difference between the X5's 3.0i and the X6's 3.5i.

Favorite Features

Beautiful interior, two tone nevada leather. Love the bluetooth feature, don't know how I got along without it. The Idrive was easy to master and helpful. Smooth and quiet on the road.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy of course, but my 18 mpg average probably is because of my heavy right foot - had to set the speed limit warning chime because the X6 drives so smooth it is amazingly easy to be driving VERY fast and not notice!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Not a "me too" SUV

Written by: Happy Commuter on 04/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Wanted to get into an SUV, but not one that looked like all the others. Even the X5 reminds me of a Ford Explorer. The X6 fits the bill in every way. Fun to drive, great to look at, and plenty of room to haul home swap meet and mall purchases.

Favorite Features

I LOVE the way the blue tooth works with my cell phone. Almost forgot what it's like NOT to have it.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage is always a plus. Otherwise I LOVE this car!

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Real Excitement

Written by: Metin Kaska on 03/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I waited for one year to upgrade my car X5 to X6. We drive long distance at the weekends. We had very good time with our X5. But driving a X6 is a Real Excitement. Our car is xDrive 35d which has 6 cylinders-turbo charged diesel engine delivering 293 HP. I drive very comfortable and feeling very secure with this car due to its safety features and control systems. we like its outer design which is different than regular cars. It also has an excellent interior design. Bottom line, it was worth waiting for a year.

Favorite Features

Road handling, adaptive head lights, extensive safety features, sound and power of engine.

Suggested Improvements

Improved rear camera.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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What was I thinking?

Written by: Buyer's Remorse on 03/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

It is far too expensive. Acura MDX is half the cost and, although not as fast, a better car. I hope I grow to like it, but right now I can't help but thinking that I could have had more for so much less!!!

Favorite Features

No question...twin turbo. Excellent acceleration, handling...well, just perfect driving in general.

Suggested Improvements

Frustrating visibility, too many options and/or non-standard equipment, and...most importantly...way too expensive. Loved it at first, but now just see it as a mistake.

10 out 23 people found this review helpful

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