Saw a BMW X6 while crossing the street today...

Serendipity
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edited July 2009 in The Clubhouse
Wow...

Is this the German version of the Pontiac Aztek?

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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited July 2009
    is this suppose to be a van?
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2009
    Acura is coming out with its own version of the Aztek....

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2009
    Have y'all not seen an X6 before? This is sad, people. :(

    A friend and I saw one at the BMW plant in SC before they came out. Those things have some HUGE rear meats. :eek:
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  • audiobliss
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    edited July 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Acura is coming out with its own version of the Aztek....

    Oh...my...gosh...and I thought the Aztec was the epitome of ugly. What is Acura doing ruining the front end of EVERYTHING with that stupid grill? And the worse part is...I actually saw a new TL on the road...that means people are buying them!! *facepalm*
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,200
    edited July 2009
    First of all, I think this car looks good. The Aztec may have been a good idea, or not, but it was as fugly and wierd as they come IMO.

    Secondly, this reminds me more of the Lexus RX than of the Aztec.

    Finally, five door vehicles with a "fastback" rear hatch are nothing new. They have been around for quite a long time. Basically, a stationwagon without the boxy looks (by using the "fastback" style), which also sacrifices some of the loading convenience, of course.

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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,200
    edited July 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Acura is coming out with its own version of the Aztek....

    acurazdxlive_01_opt.jpg
    Looks more like a Prius than anything else to me ... Me no likey!
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited July 2009
    nice rides ...
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited July 2009
    The X6 is as ugly in person as it is in those pictures. It looks like BMW's version of a Cayenne
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2009
    I think they've done a fine job with the X6. Looks nice to me.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2009
    It's ridiculously fast in V8 form though... I think it runs some sort of 13 second 1/4....it only eats 2 gallons during that time too! :)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited July 2009
    I test drove X6, chubby SAV, go fast and has more oomph than X5, but wider base. The slope makes it appear as if the rear space is tighter, but is not so bad once you're inside. I like X3 the most, it is very nimble in city traffic, same engine size as X5 but lot less weight.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited July 2009
    I love the look of the X6. On the other hand, that Acura looks really bad.
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  • Serendipity
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    edited July 2009
    brettw22 wrote: »
    The X6 is as ugly in person as it is in those pictures. It looks like BMW's version of a Cayenne

    It looks like the design team finished 75% of the car and rushed the last 25% - what's up with that shunted up rear end?

    OTOH, the front actually looks nice.
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  • Serendipity
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    edited July 2009
    Whatever happened to nice looking cars like this:

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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2009
    appadv wrote: »
    Whatever happened to nice looking cars like this:

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    Nice looking? I believe you forgot to show the ugly interior.
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  • GEBBY44
    GEBBY44 Posts: 939
    edited July 2009
    I believe this thread just demonstrated the beauty of German cars vs American cars. And for that very reason, I don't see BMW or Benz applying for $15 billion.

    The X6 is a gorgeous car inside and with the 4.8 engine, it can really haul. Drives much better than any other SUV I've ever driven, including the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Audi A7. I drivean X6 a few times a week and they are really great cars. The outside may not appeal to everyone, but the inside is beautiful and just as you would expect from BMW.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited July 2009
    Wow, those are some fugly looking rides, including the Corvette. You want a nice looking Chevy you need to go back much farther, back to the Stingray. That was the last time Chevy made anything "nice" looking.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2009
    Coming from someone who drives an Eclipse...AKA: Easter Egg.
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  • F1nut
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    edited July 2009
    Hmmm....I'd have to say that 'Vette is a work of art.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited July 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    Hmmm....I'd have to say that 'Vette is a work of art.

    Yes it is.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2009
    ditto
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  • Serendipity
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    edited July 2009
    audiobliss wrote: »
    ditto

    I know you probably want one...
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  • audiobliss
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    edited July 2009
    appadv wrote: »
    I know you probably want one...
    You know I probably want one?!

    I KNOW I have dreams every night with those hard, supportive seats under me, standing firm against the extreme g-forces those magneto-rheological shocks are handling with prowess; that 7.0L screaming, inducing g-forces all its own; those massive rear tires biting their tongues to the point of detachment, trying with all their might not to shriek for mercy.

    Yeah, I want one...
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2009
    Acura has always been on my list, but with the horrible models they are releasing I doubt I'll ever buy one.
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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited July 2009
    I think the bmw looks fine. The Acura not so much. The problem with both these vehicles is that they're an answer to a question that nobody asked.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2009
    X6 is wicked ride. Put some 22s on it and lets ride. I'd drive it.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited July 2009
    audiobliss wrote: »
    You know I probably want one?!

    I KNOW I have dreams every night with those hard, supportive seats under me, standing firm against the extreme g-forces those magneto-rheological shocks are handling with prowess; that 7.0L screaming, inducing g-forces all its own; those massive rear tires biting their tongues to the point of detachment, trying with all their might not to shriek for mercy.

    Yeah, I want one...
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited July 2009
    I love the way the X6 looks... So to each is his own.

    Some of my friends like the way new 300/challenger/charger look... Oh well, too bad.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited July 2009
    all i have to say is is f
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