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      12-01-2020, 06:26 PM   #23
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That's like deciding between Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer.
Geez, really aging myself. Are there even any supermodels anymore?
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Sounds like you might be in my time frame.
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      12-01-2020, 07:58 PM   #24
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I owned a 2009 X6 and put 155,000 miles on it and bought a 2015 X5, just sold it with 163,000 miles on it and bought a 2021 X6. Having owned both I would say the X6 is more of a sports car, obviously there is a sacrifice with space. My first X6 was a 4 seater which was a problem, that's not the case on the 2021. I considered another X5 and when I went to the dealer they had a White (I always buy white cars) 2021 X5 pulled up for me to test drive and I parked next to it. That was what made my decision.......I know I could tell the F15 vs the G05 and I am sure everyone on this board can too, but I felt I would be driving the same car for the next 5 years and I wanted a change. So other than the difference in space, I would say go by which one looks best to you !
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      12-02-2020, 12:51 AM   #25
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I am about to put an order in for an X6 2021 and was just curious to hear if anyone who bought the X6 wished they went for the X5 after owning it. For the back seat smaller size and trunk space really...

I have leased my whole life but am going to purchase my next car (likely the X6) so wanted to make sure I got it right and wanted to hear about anyone who has owned it wishing they had more space in back/trunk etc...

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Short response: No regrets. LOVE my X6, M50i.

A bit more detail: I took delivery of my X6, M50i in late March, 2020. Here's a link to my post back then: X6 M50i. (Note: I did PCD this past August...still need to post some pics from that!!)

I previously had a 2010, X5, 35d (diesel E70) that I drove until I got a 2015, X5, 35d (diesel F15). I drove that until this past March and got the 2020, X6 M50i (G06). I still have the F15...my wife is driving that now! (I bought the E70 used in the Fall of 2012, when it was 2-years old. I bought the F15 new, as well as the G06.)

So, lots of experience in X5's and about 8 months in the X6. Again, absolutely no regrets on going to the X6 or the M50i. A few thoughts related to your questions:
- There are very few X6's where I live, so it's a bit of a unicorn, especially as an M50i
- With the new G06, the loss of headroom in the backseat is very, very minimal. Honestly, I thought it would be more significant. It's not...
- Definitely recommend DHP. (My build details are linked in the link I'd noted above...)
- Cargo space. There's definitely less. If you do some searches, I think you can find a post or two that notes how many fewer liters or cubic ft. it is...honestly, I haven't had much of an issue with anything. It holds my golf clubs about the same as my X5s. I do probably fold down part of the back seat more often than I did with the X5...The one difference you do notice quickly is the height of the storage area. If you want to put something very high in, you're taking out the cover and folding down a seat quickly. Even then, there is less height...

One thing that I haven't seen mentioned that is a notable difference between the X5 and the X6 is visibility, especially looking backwards or through your rear-view mirror. There is much, MUCH, less visibility. Since it's an SAC with a coupe roof, you have coupe backdoor windows and while it's a really big piece of glass on the rear hatch, it's pretty small viewing above the back seat and ceiling. Whenever I hop in the F15, I'm somewhat surprised by how much light and viewing angles it has when backing up. To compensate, get all of the technology (360 cameras, etc.) so that you have more visibility out the back. Even the A-pillars are a bit more pronounced as you look forward and you loose a bit in a forward view. (Note: This was my only concern, which led me to drive a 125 miles to test drive an X6 before I ordered last January. My local dealer didn't have one...I wanted to feel the difference in views, especially out the back.)

Driving wise, the G05 and G06 are pretty similar. I think the G06 is a bit more planted, due to it being a bit wider, a bit lower and a slightly lower center of gravity, but some of that is probably just DHP, etc. (Again, search for this on the forum. It's been debated before. The X5 owners/lovers will say "No way, it's the same drive train.". The X6 owners/lovers will say it corners better, etc.)
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      12-02-2020, 01:55 AM   #26
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      12-02-2020, 02:16 AM   #27
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The previous generation X67 was so much nicer at the rear. The current iteration looks way too slab like and bloated.
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      12-02-2020, 06:10 AM   #28
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2020 X6 M50 here. Never wished for a second that I had an X5. Don't get me wrong, I like the X5, but I love my X6. Haven't seen another one either, see a few previous styles, but haven't seen one like mine out and about, I like that.
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      12-02-2020, 06:18 AM   #29
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X6M50i with DHP and love it everyday even more!
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we have an X6M50i and have had a couple of dealer loaner X5's. No way would I trade my 6 for a 5.
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      12-02-2020, 12:52 PM   #31
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All good info...Appreciate it...I wouldn't spend on the DHP (I'm sure its great and all)...I would do X6 M Sport package 40i vs. Same on the X5...
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Finally got to sit in an X6 at the dealership this week. It was not nearly as bad as some reviewers have said. You do have to bend a bit more to get in the back, but once you're in there, it feels fine for anyone under 6'2.

As for the rear cargo area, the front to back space is about on par with the X5 but the downside is there's not as much height available for storage.
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      12-02-2020, 07:19 PM   #33
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Don't get me wrong, I like the X5, but I love my X6.
I think that pretty much sums it up. The X6 is a car you'll feel strongly about aesthetically speaking - be that a strong like or strong dislike - but at least you feel something. In contrast, the X5 is safe from a design perspective - perfectly adequate and doesn't evoke strong feelings either way. Doesn't offend anyone and doesn't impress anyone. No one 'hates' the look of the X5, but I don't think anyone really loves it either. Its design is just a reflection of its utility.
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      12-02-2020, 07:25 PM   #34
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Don't get me wrong, I like the X5, but I love my X6.
I think that pretty much sums it up. The X6 is a car you'll feel strongly about aesthetically speaking - be that a strong like or strong dislike - but at least you feel something. In contrast, the X5 is safe from a design perspective - perfectly adequate and doesn't evoke strong feelings either way. Doesn't offend anyone and doesn't impress anyone. No one 'hates' the look of the X5, but I don't think anyone really loves it either. Its design is just a reflection of its utility.
Is there a concern about resale since it isn't for everyone?
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      12-02-2020, 07:48 PM   #35
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I think that pretty much sums it up. The X6 is a car you'll feel strongly about aesthetically speaking - be that a strong like or strong dislike - but at least you feel something. In contrast, the X5 is safe from a design perspective - perfectly adequate and doesn't evoke strong feelings either way. Doesn't offend anyone and doesn't impress anyone. No one 'hates' the look of the X5, but I don't think anyone really loves it either. Its design is just a reflection of its utility.
I LOVE the look of the X5 (new owner.) I never considered an X6, and we only have a small baby and didn't need a lot of space.

This is my opinion - but I can't believe BMW put those ugly rear ends on the X4s and X6s on the road. Reminds me of what they did with the 5 Series Gran Turismo and then the 6 series. 80% of people hated it, and then you had the 20% who got it because they were marked down because of the 80% that hated it and the sales tanked.

This is JUST AN OPINION. I know there are probably some people who feel the same way about the X5
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Is there a concern about resale since it isn't for everyone?
Never has been before - all cars have a market. There are less of them around - less of them manufactured, less buyers but also less sellers. In terms of price, they cost a bit more than the X5 when new, and that carries through to second hand sales.
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For what it’s worth, I have the DHP on the X6. The handling is superb. Worth it for this alone in my book. It really hides its size and weight.
+1 all the way!
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      12-03-2020, 11:41 AM   #38
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Never has been before - all cars have a market. There are less of them around - less of them manufactured, less buyers but also less sellers. In terms of price, they cost a bit more than the X5 when new, and that carries through to second hand sales.
No guarantee of the price difference being recovered on resale or trade in. You can be fairly sure that you will see less for the X6 due to its styling which is not that favorable and has hindered its sales. Expect 5 cents on a dollar for various options and packages.
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Expect to be completely disappointed when you try to sell or trade that .

Very niche vehicle. Very niche vehicle.


The dealers will completely work you like the car has the plague

Fine to lease x4/x6x . I would never finance again . Learned this the hard way last year on an x4.
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I was very interested in the X6. Once I sat in the back seat of the X6 I ordered an X5 .
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Expect to be completely disappointed when you try to sell or trade that .

Very niche vehicle. Very niche vehicle.


The dealers will completely work you like the car has the plague

Fine to lease x4/x6x . I would never finance again . Learned this the hard way last year on an x4.
Thankfully I will never find out - I'm on PCP so the resale value is not going to be my problem.

I too learnt the hard way about buying new outright on a seemingly safe purchase of a G30 5 series in 2017. After seeing the value of that at 3 years, I quickly decided to never buy a new car outright again, no matter how 'safe' it seemed...
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      12-04-2020, 07:35 AM   #42
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Expect to be completely disappointed when you try to sell or trade that .

Very niche vehicle. Very niche vehicle.


The dealers will completely work you like the car has the plague

Fine to lease x4/x6x . I would never finance again . Learned this the hard way last year on an x4.
Yes, this is reality. I love the look of the X4 and X6 but unfortunately it does not appeal to many others and sells poorly. Extremely tough private sell and as stated above the dealers will will underwhelm with trade in #s vs the X5. X6 is very cool in my book, would gone that route if I were leasing. Forget about it on a straight buy.
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      12-04-2020, 08:05 AM   #43
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I don’t know how relevant this is but I did just trade in a my X5 50i M-Sport that was almost totally loaded with 5800 miles. I traded it in on a fully loaded X7 M50i this past August. I got top dollar for my X5. Admittedly it was in immaculate condition and optioned up the right way. My dealer dropped off my X7, picked up my X5 and drove it strait inside the showroom from my garage. It sold in only 3 days. They had other 2019 pre owned X5’s and even a X5 50i base model that had been sitting for awhile.
What this tells me is condition and options mean a lot on what you will get in trade in. It also reflects on its desirability for the dealership to sell. Base model lease turn ins are a dime a dozen. Fully or well optioned up vehicles are much more rare and the dealerships actually want them and will pay top dollar in trade.
I think if it’s a X5 or X6, you engine size and options are what will determine how enthusiastic your dealer will want to give you top dollar on a trade.
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      12-04-2020, 08:13 AM   #44
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^^^^Super clean, low mile, late model, vehicles are what people look for. They bring top dollar and move quickly.
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