x5m / x6m

charliesum · 10-07-2009, 03:48 PM

now from the official website you can get a little info- but not much, so I registered for info online
my local dealer rang today and admitted that they probably wouldnt be getting one in as a demo (no surprise really) but that I could order one now through them!
I politely refused saying that I had read differing reports in mags and online and would want to see and drive one in the flesh before committing.
Even though i have had a e39 m5 from them an a new e60 m5 and their demo m6 (amongst others) they said if I wanted to have a drive when it was finally released (couldnt give me a timescale) then I would have to "hire" one from bmw to see if I liked it and then would get the money back if I ordered it afterwards.
times have changed I think

SiKkBaSs · 10-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Don't really get these types of cars/wagons and the motives to make an M. Whatever floats your boat I guess.

JLR1969 · 10-07-2009, 04:01 PM

They seem like a really fast way of showing off

charliesum · 10-07-2009, 04:24 PM

i want to see one to see what they are really like
but i also think that this time they have gone a step too far
what I'm saying is that you wont be able to just test drive one you have to pay for it first!
and... it will have to be something pretty special to get me out of the 335d
i'm very similar to palmball on this (changing for changing sake) but now cant think of anything that I wont regret moving to
a it has to be able to lug 4 people
and 1 dog
towbar
and do 30+mpg
or get something that will be able to do a couple of the above and pay for something else that can do the others
... bloody hell i'm getting old and / or practical.....I'm turning into my dad.. argghh!!!

JLR1969 · 10-07-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by charliesum

i want to see one to see what they are really like
but i also think that this time they have gone a step too far
what I'm saying is that you wont be able to just test drive one you have to pay for it first!

Pay for it first, what are BMW on about its not exactly a Mclaren is it. I would think a selection of large dealerships will be forced to register a few examples.

Palmnuts · 10-07-2009, 05:08 PM

Thats a disgrace a certainly no way to treat a potential customer who might spend upwards of £70k on a car. Crazy!

I actually quite like the X6M (no, I won't be buying one as I can't afford one)....but these will be bargains after 2-3 years as they're gonna drop really quick.

lolololol · 10-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Every one that has reviewed these cars say they are bad. Better VFM staying with non M variants.

Em135eye · 10-07-2009, 05:32 PM

A black mark on the M brand (x 2)

If you must have a fast lairy 4x4 get the new supercharged RR Sport or a Cayenne Turbo. Or if you really want everyone to hate you, get the Q7 V12 diesel.

charliesum · 10-08-2009, 12:28 AM

i'm starting to look again (damn you palmy / nutty / balls)
and the rangie is very quick
cayfemme will always be very competent but considerably ugly
(bit like the beautiful girl at schools ugly mate - looks dog rough but goes like the clappers!)
the dealer was quite happy to take the money but offered no new info that wasnt already on the website
q .......?

a ooh err will have to get back to you
so no money to the stealers this time
now lets go and look at that xfr (i do like those vents and the stereo!)

10-07-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
charliesum First Lieutenant 8 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pompey iTrader: (1)	x5m / x6m now from the official website you can get a little info- but not much, so I registered for info online my local dealer rang today and admitted that they probably wouldnt be getting one in as a demo (no surprise really) but that I could order one now through them! I politely refused saying that I had read differing reports in mags and online and would want to see and drive one in the flesh before committing. Even though i have had a e39 m5 from them an a new e60 m5 and their demo m6 (amongst others) they said if I wanted to have a drive when it was finally released (couldnt give me a timescale) then I would have to "hire" one from bmw to see if I liked it and then would get the money back if I ordered it afterwards. times have changed I think __________________ vxr8 only car ive ever had and asked to make the exhaust quieter
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SiKkBaSs GTR'in it 169 Rep 4,434 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kensington, London iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Don't really get these types of cars/wagons and the motives to make an M. Whatever floats your boat I guess.
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JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	They seem like a really fast way of showing off
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10-07-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
charliesum First Lieutenant 8 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pompey iTrader: (1)	i want to see one to see what they are really like but i also think that this time they have gone a step too far what I'm saying is that you wont be able to just test drive one you have to pay for it first! and... it will have to be something pretty special to get me out of the 335d i'm very similar to palmball on this (changing for changing sake) but now cant think of anything that I wont regret moving to a it has to be able to lug 4 people and 1 dog towbar and do 30+mpg or get something that will be able to do a couple of the above and pay for something else that can do the others ... bloody hell i'm getting old and / or practical.....I'm turning into my dad.. argghh!!! __________________ vxr8 only car ive ever had and asked to make the exhaust quieter
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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Thats a disgrace a certainly no way to treat a potential customer who might spend upwards of £70k on a car. Crazy! I actually quite like the X6M (no, I won't be buying one as I can't afford one)....but these will be bargains after 2-3 years as they're gonna drop really quick.
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lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Every one that has reviewed these cars say they are bad. Better VFM staying with non M variants. __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	A black mark on the M brand (x 2) If you must have a fast lairy 4x4 get the new supercharged RR Sport or a Cayenne Turbo. Or if you really want everyone to hate you, get the Q7 V12 diesel.
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10-08-2009, 12:28 AM	#9
charliesum First Lieutenant 8 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pompey iTrader: (1)	i'm starting to look again (damn you palmy / nutty / balls) and the rangie is very quick cayfemme will always be very competent but considerably ugly (bit like the beautiful girl at schools ugly mate - looks dog rough but goes like the clappers!) the dealer was quite happy to take the money but offered no new info that wasnt already on the website q .......? a ooh err will have to get back to you so no money to the stealers this time now lets go and look at that xfr (i do like those vents and the stereo!) __________________ vxr8 only car ive ever had and asked to make the exhaust quieter
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