2009 BMW X6 User Reviews

Pros

Unique styling, FAST, options

Cons

Obviously gas mileage, price

Purchased As New

I LOVE this car! I am a car enthusiast and do not buy a car without having researched it completely. I bought this after my Infiniti G35 coupe lease was up and I needed something to get me out of that depression. Believe me, I have a smile on my face!

I originally was going to buy the xDrive 35i until I drove the xDrive50i. Like the salesman said, "It's grin enhancing!" I don't think I quit smiling for at least an hour. Fast is not enough to describe this car. Remember, I came from a fast, 6 speed manual transmission on a sports car. I'm not missing it one bit. There really isn't too much of the "turbo lag" that you might expect. Although the vehicle sits up higher like an SUV, it can certainly handle the corners like a sports car. If feels very close to the road even though it's taller like an SUV.

My vehicle has every option except the active ventilation package and the rear DVD. I honestly thought that several of the options are unnecessary until I drove the vehicle for a week. The soft close doors ($600) are fantastic, allowing the doors to only need to touch the frame and the car pulls them shut. The heads up display ($1200) is surprisingly discreet although it can't be seen with my polarized sunglasses on. The nappa leather dashboard ($1900) is definitely not needed but it certainly is beautiful. The comfort access system ($1000) is nice in that you never have to have the "key" out of your pocket or purse. Just touch the door handle and the door lock. Hold your finger on the handle for just a little longer and the windows and sunroof shut. The automatic tailgate opening and closing is a must in my opinion (included in the premium package).

Although the vehicle only seats four, comfort is certainly not compromised. I always thought that BMW seats and leather were hard and uncomfortable after owning two Lexus vehicles. That is not the case with the X6 and the nevada leather. The front seats hug you and make you feel like you're sitting in a leather recliner. With the 20 way contour seats, you will always be comfortable. The back seats almost make me want to sit back there instead of up front! Some reviewers will complain about rear head room, but I haven't noticed a problem. The trunk space is incredible and is comparable to the X5 when the rear seats are laid flat.

I was not a huge fan of the iDrive system when I saw my friend's BMW 3 years ago. I haven't had any problems with it. Spend about 30 minutes getting used to it and you'll love the amount of control that you have from the driver's seat. Unlike any other car that I've driven or owned, you can make any and all adjustments while the car is moving. This is unusual (and possibly dangerous) but I thoroughly appreciate it. If you're the type of person that can not multi-task, then do not make too many changes while driving. But, you really won't need to with the voice activation system. You can make almost any change needed by pushing just one button. Incredible! The stereo system is fantastic as well and you can change the equalizer with each component. By the way, I highly recommend the ipod adapter which allows you to maneuver through your playlists and artists on the display.

I was in a hurry to get the vehicle home the day I bought it, so I have not gone over everything with the salesman yet. Because of that, I have been reading the manual to try and discover all that the car can do until I meet with him. Honestly, the vehicle is smarter than many humans that I know! The car calls BMW itself to report when it needs something for goodness sakes!

If you don't want to buy this vehicle after reading this review, then you probably never wanted to buy it to begin with. Words can not describe how fantastic this vehicle is. DRIVE IT! You'll fall in love immediately!