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| 03-03-2015, 09:02 AM | #1 |
chrisny Brigadier General    548Rep 3,307Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) | So, as I come within a year of my 335 lease ending, naturally (for those of us that are this insane) I have already started shopping for my next car, in my head and online at least. As I have been driving my wife's F15 more than my 335, but won't be next year, I am considering an X6. Now, I have always preferred having something smaller and more nimble to go along with an SUV in the garage, as I like having the variety to keep my interest in both cars. So... I will obviously test drive an X6, both old and new models, but test drives only tell you so much. So, I thought I would put the question out there for anyone that has actually owned both, preferably at the same time. Are they different enough that you still enjoy switching back and forth? Or does it make the X5 just feel just barely taller and not as fun. The latter being my fear, that it'll feel basically the same, but not as well handling etc. Thanks for any insights. |
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| 03-03-2015, 09:38 AM | #2 |
NoPII Lieutenant  160Rep 518Posts Drives: 2024 XM Label Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List2024 BMW XM Label [0.00] | Having owned both (a 35i and two 50i X6s, and an X5M) my feel is that: - They feel similar enough that there's not enough of a difference to own both. The seating position feels more sporty in the X6, and the cabin feels more airy in the X5, but that's pretty much all that's in it. Oh, and you can fit more stuff in the X5's trunk ;p - The X5 doesn't *quite* handle as well (even in X5M form, IMHO) as the X6, which just makes you want to drive the X6 Admittedly I didn't own both at once, but I've switched back and forth in fairly quick succession. I traded my 50i X6 and a 335is convertible for the X5M (SUV-ish and sporty fun for an all-in-one I thought) and regretted it. I love the X6.... trading my current 50i X6 (a 2014) for a 2015 X6M as soon as the thing is actually built... ;p |
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| 03-03-2015, 09:47 AM | #3 |
r33_RGSport General  13795Rep 19,166Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6) | @chrisny, I was thinking of doing that. But since my wife is going to drive it, then I moved back to the 5 series for her.  I would think the feel and quality on the ride should be the same. They are both sharing the same chassis and suspension system. Also most of the interior part. I am now start thinking and browsing for my next car already since the X5 is going to be 1.5 years old soon.  __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com | IG:RGSport_USA | Web:RGSportShop.com PM for everyday DEAL!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • CSF • SPL and more... Accepting - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Affirm. |
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| 03-03-2015, 12:45 PM | #4 |
| Barbja Captain 150Rep 666Posts Drives: 2020 X4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) | Quote: Originally Posted by r33_RGSport  I would think the feel and quality on the ride should be the same. They are both sharing the same chassis and suspension system. Also most of the interior part. | From forward-facing interor POV, they're almost exactly the same. However, even though they are on the same platform and close to the same dimensions and weight, the feeling that you get from driving the X6s is significantly different than the newer platform X5s. I've owned the E53 and E70 X5s and the E71 and F16 X6s. The X6s just feels like it drives smaller than the X5s somehow (not that it feels like a 'small' car in any way whatsoever; just smaller than an X5). The feeling that I get from my X6s is closer to what I got from my E53 X5 than the E70 or F15 X5s. The E53 was significantly smaller than the newer platform E70 and F15 though. From a practicality standpoint, the X6 isn't different enough from an X5 to own both. That is unless you were going to get two X5s. Then an X6 and an X5 wouldn't be a bad choice. Although I'd prefer an X5 and an X6M in that situation. Or an X5 35i (or 35d) and an X6 50i. |
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| 03-03-2015, 02:53 PM | #5 |
| r33_RGSport General 13795Rep 19,166Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6) | @Barbja, true. Maybe.... Next would be the X6. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com | IG:RGSport_USA | Web:RGSportShop.com PM for everyday DEAL!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • CSF • SPL and more... Accepting - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Affirm. |
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| 03-03-2015, 03:47 PM | #6 |
opasha Brigadier General  1337Rep 3,990Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) | Chris, what spec is your X5 again? I think like Barbara said, if you spec the X6 more aggressively, it will be worth having. DHP would make a huge difference alone. __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White  |
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| 03-03-2015, 05:24 PM | #7 |
| chrisny Brigadier General 548Rep 3,307Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) | Quote: | Originally Posted by opasha Chris, what spec is your X5 again? I think like Barbara said, if you spec the X6 more aggressively, it will be worth having. DHP would make a huge difference alone. | Thanks everyone, pretty much what I expected to hear, just thought I'd ask. Our F15 is a 35i M sport but lacks what would be must haves if it were for me, DHP, in particular, if not the bigger engine. I would definitely add those on an X6, but my thinking is i would never want to drive the X5 at that point.... I will most likely stick with something more along the lines of a 5 series or A6, maybe the new S4, etc.. Came close to convincing myself to get another S5 or even buying back the one I had, but the back seat is just not practical with car seats, and some prick let my original S5 get flood damage  (googled the Vin hoping to find it for sale somewhere, found it had gone through the auction as a salvage that very day!) I've also toyed with the idea of getting my wife an X1 or X4, maybe a Macan, to be the smaller car, but she loves the X5 so don't think we'll go that route. |
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| 03-03-2015, 05:28 PM | #8 |
jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel   364Rep 1,762Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List2014 Audi S7 [0.00]2015 BMW X5 [0.00] | I think they are too similar to own both. If you have to get another SUV, I'll just get 2 X5 if I were you. I personally don't like X6's lack of utility. Low back roof, high tailgate and such. I think Cayman would go well with X5. |
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| 03-04-2015, 12:34 AM | #9 |
wwanthony Private First Class  56Rep 105Posts Drives: 2015 X5 XDrive 35i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, California USA iTrader: (0) | I cannot compare the two except for test driving, I struggled with making a decision for quite a while. I have loved the looks of the X6 for years. I have never owned any model of the X series. I finally decided to get the F15 (just got it on Sunday 3/1). The lease on my 550i was ending. I did not notice a big difference in the drive, but I like the extra space. The Harman Kardon also sounds nice in the larger chamber. If they were priced the same I might still be debating with myself....... |
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| 03-04-2015, 12:51 AM | #10 |
| batmanken Private First Class 72Rep 185Posts Drives: 2018 540i Msport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) | in terms of driving dynamics, interior design, some angles of exterior, I think it's way too similar to have both. I would go with some other brand and mix it up with the X5. some that come to mind are porsche macan, or a range rover sport? I used to have two honda accords at one point, one was a 4 dr and one was a coupe, both EX V6. the accord coupe was much more fun to drive but at the end of the day it was pretty much a same car with a same engine lol, so I got bored and sold the sedan. but hey, I now love the look of the new X6's, if it came out before the X5, I'll probably be driving the X6 now. |
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| 03-04-2015, 03:01 AM | #11 |
| opasha Brigadier General 1337Rep 3,990Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) | Maybe this scene will help...his and hers...hers and his...yin and yang  :  __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White |
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| 03-04-2015, 08:14 AM | #12 |
| Barbja Captain 150Rep 666Posts Drives: 2020 X4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) | Quote: | Originally Posted by chrisny I've also toyed with the idea of getting my wife an X1 or X4, maybe a Macan, to be the smaller car, but she loves the X5 so don't think we'll go that route. | Oh, those electronics in the Macan paled in comparison to even the E70/E71. Its a blast to drive, but at the end of the day I still want my high-end toys. |
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| 03-04-2015, 08:27 AM | #13 |
| aas5 Captain 173Rep 901Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0) | X6M with a Macan would look good in your garage but I haven't driven a Macan to tell how it compares to an X5. I think owning both an X5 and an X6 would be dull __________________ Sold: 2020 X7 M50 White Mineral with Ivory & Blue, 2017 X6M Long Beach Blue with Mugello Red, 2014 X6M Monte Carlo Blue with Mugello Red, 2011 X6 5.0 Black on Black, 2008 E350 4Matic Silver, 2006 Infiniti M45 Diamond Graphite |
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| 03-04-2015, 10:06 AM | #14 |
| chrisny Brigadier General 548Rep 3,307Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) | Quote: Originally Posted by Barbja Quote: | Originally Posted by chrisny I've also toyed with the idea of getting my wife an X1 or X4, maybe a Macan, to be the smaller car, but she loves the X5 so don't think we'll go that route. | Oh, those electronics in the Macan paled in comparison to even the E70/E71. Its a blast to drive, but at the end of the day I still want my high-end toys. | Good to know, thanks. That's crazy, Porsche being that far behind. |
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