I just took delivery of my new X6 xDrive40i
More details on the specs can be found here,
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ghlight=new+x6 ... I opted for the PCD delivery and it was a great experience. The only thing was putting 1000 miles on the car going back home
Overall great experience that I recommend for every one. Here's a quick preview of the car as a starter
My trip details as follows.
Day 1 - Driving South to PCD
With everything going around nowadays, I opted for the rental car option for my trip to PCD instead of flying. I had high hopes for a good rental to enjoy the drive from Baltimore to PCD, but no luck
I had to negotiate with Avis to get me something better, especially that my rental was for a luxury SUV and there choices was all bad. Eventually they gave me this, which is less than what I opted for but at least better than the first option.
As a result, the drive down was not the most interesting, but OK, lots of cops along the way but managed it through
Arrived @Mariott Greenville around dinner time. You can see the impact of COVID-19 on the area, too many places closed and for leases signs are everywhere. The Marriott itself is in dire need of some updates. I opted for a second night so I can have more time for delivery and not rush things.
Day 2 - The Delivery/PCD Experience
In the morning, I had the shuttle waiting to transfer me to PCD.
Arriving @PCD I saw my ride for the first time ever
Then the day started with lots of interesting driving event. I got to do that in a nice X6M (non-competition) but wow what a car
Definitely had a lot of fun, with many activities. My most fun one was the offroading and I never thought the X car can handle such a challenge. Now it is time for delivery
Then, drove the car for the first time and more pics
Only 5 miles on the clock
Once delivery is done, they escorted me to the museum, not the biggest but OK. My most two interesting displays were those two
Now, leaving the facility and ending the day with some driving around in my new commuter
Day 3 - Trip to Asheville and Gatlinburg
I started early morning to be able to complete what I planned in the day. I drove to Chimney Rock park, then Asheville, NC, then Gatlinburg, TN, very scenic roads and enjoying the new ride
Now, it is time for first gas stop
The Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas were scary, apparently people there never heard of COVID-19, it is life as normal as it can be. I drove around in the car and did not take any risks
Day 4 - TN Tri-Cities Stay
As I started to drive back home along the I-81, not much there other than trying to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. Nonetheless, stayed one night in Kingsport/Bristol area.
Day 5 - Visiting South VA and Back Home
The last day started with a plan to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway but before reaching there I made multiple stops at VirginiaTech, Roanoke, VA; went to the transportation museum, and then to BRP
More pics from driving along the parkway
Then, went for dinner and start the long 6 hours drive back home. It was a really fun delivery, only second to my 2011 F10 Munich delivery
If you have a chance to do it, I highly recommend it ... thanks for reading the post