What about replacing the 550 with an X6 5.0???
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Unfortunately the X6 is minus one seat in the back making room for only 4. Why not try out an M3 sedan (cost less than your choices too) for the short term? They aren't that much smaller on the inside than our e60's either!
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='759964' date='Jan 5 2009, 03:35 PM
I may get death threats here... But seriously, I was thinking about what I would do if my lease were up right now. And for the following reasons, an X6 is really attractive:
Choice 2: Lease a 650i (only appeal to me is a sportier image than my 550). MSRP and any lease is significantly more than that on a comparably equipped 550 and, for me, that's too high a premium to pay just to portray a slightly sportier image;
So basically, what other BMW can you get for less than $80,000, that will run sub 5 sec. 0-60, carry 4 comfortably and you won't see coming and going every time you get on the road?
Admiration by process of elimination...
Choice 2: Lease a 650i (only appeal to me is a sportier image than my 550). MSRP and any lease is significantly more than that on a comparably equipped 550 and, for me, that's too high a premium to pay just to portray a slightly sportier image;
So basically, what other BMW can you get for less than $80,000, that will run sub 5 sec. 0-60, carry 4 comfortably and you won't see coming and going every time you get on the road?
Admiration by process of elimination...
as for costs, well a nicely packed 650i is now over $90K before taxes so that is quite a bit more than you may be considering, but well worth it for the car....... as for looks, its dead sexy and id never think of a 6er as an over 50 icon, thats a new one for sure!!!!
....and i cant wait to get my next one soon
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='762081' date='Jan 7 2009, 05:57 PM
I considered this for about 5 seconds. I then saw the 5.0 X6 Sport in my dealers showroom, threw up all over it and ordered an X5 4.8 instead. If you like how it looks, then go for it.
Personally, I think the car looks like the Pontiac Aztec. The lines of that car are something that will never grow on me. It's just too bad they don't have that engine in the X5. That would be perfect!
Personally, I think the car looks like the Pontiac Aztec. The lines of that car are something that will never grow on me. It's just too bad they don't have that engine in the X5. That would be perfect!
Thanks for once again speaking the truth, Calton!
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I have had RR sport SC,Cayenne S,ML500 and recently got X5 4.8i. I would say X5 is the best SUV out there IMO. I looked at X6 5.0 but lease #'s
were a joke! $80k w/5K down around $1700 mos
The X5 is our family car and the ride is good but not even close to a sedan. It is a heavy car
same as X6. Yes it's fast but different then a sedan! I would recommend getting 550i or M5 and do a 24mos lease and wait for the F10
were a joke! $80k w/5K down around $1700 mos
The X5 is our family car and the ride is good but not even close to a sedan. It is a heavy carsame as X6. Yes it's fast but different then a sedan! I would recommend getting 550i or M5 and do a 24mos lease and wait for the F10
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
I agree with flym5; I also have been making myself nuts over what my next car will be, my everyday driver has 4 months left on lease ans I love the car. We also have an X54.8, and guys I have to say that this car is not your everyday SUV, its comfortable, and drives almost like a car.
Because I use my car for work, and drive alot, I use both cars to keep the mileage somewhat under control, anyway I have looked at leasing an M3, X6, or another 550, but I really want the F10.
Maybe I'll just get a lexus
Because I use my car for work, and drive alot, I use both cars to keep the mileage somewhat under control, anyway I have looked at leasing an M3, X6, or another 550, but I really want the F10.
Maybe I'll just get a lexus
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='763946' date='Jan 10 2009, 01:13 AM
Greenberg,
You know what you get when you take 2/3 650i and 1/3 X5 4.8..........X6. My local dealer has sold only 3 X6s. They were all for export. Two of them to Russia.
I hated it at first and now its drawing me in like the precious from the lord of the rings? 4.8 0-60, handling to match and all the benefits of an SUV. So what if its a little small and ugly? So is the Mona Lisa.
You know what you get when you take 2/3 650i and 1/3 X5 4.8..........X6. My local dealer has sold only 3 X6s. They were all for export. Two of them to Russia.
I hated it at first and now its drawing me in like the precious from the lord of the rings? 4.8 0-60, handling to match and all the benefits of an SUV. So what if its a little small and ugly? So is the Mona Lisa.
In US you mostly guys loan, lease, etc... all that talk I dont know what would be the best choice for him in my city we mostly pay up 100% cash.
All the cars I have bought to this date have been bought with a 100% cash up front.
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='763946' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:13 PM
My local dealer has sold only 3 X6s.
Personally, I hate the styling of it and wouldn't want one if the gave them away with boxes of Corn Flakes. Why does the alternative have to be an M5. Why not an M6 ? Or what's wrong with keeping the 550i?
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='765241' date='Jan 11 2009, 03:40 PM
I think the X6 has been a huge flop, even worse than the X3 flopped. It wouldn't surprise me at all if BMW dropped the X6 completely. I live near the factory and as I said in another thread, one in 10 cars I see here is a BMW, but I've only ever seen three X6s.
Personally, I hate the styling of it and wouldn't want one if the gave them away with boxes of Corn Flakes. Why does the alternative have to be an M5. Why not an M6 ? Or what's wrong with keeping the 550i?
Personally, I hate the styling of it and wouldn't want one if the gave them away with boxes of Corn Flakes. Why does the alternative have to be an M5. Why not an M6 ? Or what's wrong with keeping the 550i?
