Should you buy a BMW X6? (Test Drive & Review E71)

[@JamesDownes]

No, you'll MASSIVELY over spend 😂

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I agree! These were horrific 6 years ago never mind now

[@MS-sy8ls]

Sounds creaky and rattly…that would irritate me too much 😬

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

It's a bmw 3l diesel with zf transmission, probably the best combination and where you don't spend much if you maintain them...these are not the engines that are used in America that are full of problems and everyone complains about them. I had several cars with this combination from two 530d and an x5 and I probably did more than half a million km with them and had no problems. The problems started recently with the E6 and the particle filters and I am aware of the problem with the old chains and I did changed one at my fisrt 530d but the mechanics are experts in changing them now...it doesn't cost much , it was around 1000€. I have petrol now, even though I do 40k km a year...on how complicated are the new cars now the old diesel BMW are like tanks and easy to fix...you don't want to see what's under the hood of mild hybrid car...

[@FullJikama]

@@mrmrmrcaf7801​​⁠ so it worth it to buy a bmw x6 3.0 versión? I want to change my Kia Sportage 2019 to a bmw x6 e71 2009 which is a 3.0 with zf transmission Yeah I know my car is more new but the this x6 is my favorite car of all times

[@nijo6480]

If you like something you can never overspend

[@MrRodBraga]

Looking at the current BMW lineup, this X6 looks quite pretty

[@ahmedalsadik]

It's ugly and ungainly. It's big outside but cramped inside. It's one of the best SUVs to drive, but never as good as any BMW sedan, so what are you doing? It doesn't look dignified like a Ranger Rover nor sporty like other proper sport cars. It's like a giant toy car, with those ridiculous bus wheels. Mercedes copied it for good measure, so now dumb people who stumbled into money can choose from two brands to look like they wear a track suit to a dinner party. It also signaled the beginning of the current downfall of BMW, who now make some of the ugliest cars a lot of money can buy. Yeesh.

[@originalchill]

Wow you certainly chose the right day for this terrific video, that scenery is amazing! One complaint though Matt I was so disappointed when you paused to put on some shades and didn’t pull out the yellow ones from your previous video 😂

[@stephenhulbert3500]

I thought exactly the same!

[@theCybershot123]

Same thought.

[@jamesarmitage8399]

Why when the yellow ones are for night/low light driving?

[@theCybershot123]

Joke sunglasses for sunny days @@jamesarmitage8399

[@Eagle030595]

"Catholic approach to birth control" - pure gold 🤣

[@rugby86]

Me; looks at my mothers Catholic family side 😂. I can concur, my cousins, uncles and aunties concur 😂

[@Kazdy]

Stuff the haters, it's a great looking car. The X5 is a bus in comparison.

[@dragosi8980]

It's a dumb car driven by posers

[@andrewwaller5913]

Great looking compared to the awful stuff BMW make now, yes you're correct 😂

[@bekabeka71]

@@andrewwaller5913 they’re childish in comparison to Mercedes ML

[@lincolnengland5005]

It's mind-boggling that people cheap out on tyres....it's the only thing between you and certain death......to be avoided at all costs.....

[@paultasker7788]

People don't realise how important they are. The ratings on them from A to E suggest they're just as good for far less money. But if you're ever watched a video or read a magazine as the difference in the wet especially when braking you'd not cheap out on tyres.

[@lincolnengland5005]

@@paultasker7788 Agreed....any naysayers should go on 'tyre reviews' on YT.....it's the difference between pulling up short or arse-ending a car at 30 mph.......

[@Molloy1951]

Quite a useful review, Matt. Thank you! I would point out, however, that manufacturing an X6 without a sunroof should be a crime. 😅

[@The_North0]

X6 do offered sunroof. I don’t what you are on about

[@zynifi]

@@The_North0 bruh reread the comment

[@bugsygoo]

The X6 is a crime. Full on tosser's car!

[@Molloy1951]

@@bugsygoo haha, you get a point here

[@FullJikama]

@@bugsygoowhy?

[@AtlNp]

The biggest problem owning an X6 is to find another car after that… they will all look like toys 😎

[@peterthwaites5891]

To me the BMW X6 was an answer to the question nobody asked? it may have plenty of useful storage spaces? but if i wanted storage i`d go to Ikea...

[@matthewgodwin3050]

This is a strange one. I'm not particularly a BMW fan, and I'm not at all an SUV guy. However, I really quite like the X6. Can't even tell you why. I just do.

[@russellhunter8378]

X6, the ultimate wanker's chariot.

[@mrstandfast2212]

Where I live, (which isn't too far from High Peak ) these seem to be everywhere. Invariably they seem to be driven by botoxed women collecting their kids from school. They always have the speakerphone on full volume so you can hear from 100 yards. Yeah , I know I'm miserable old Victor Meldrew, but I'm not wrong.

[@outwrite11]

So pleased you gave a positive review of the X6. Currently contemplating one for my next car. Great vid Matt 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching. I enjoyed it. If you need the space, get an X5, if not, you’ll like the X6

[@fabianwylie8707]

@@HighPeakAutos, Hi Matt , I am thinking 🤔 getting in in 3L petrol version ?. Any advice on that particular engine type , it’s a 2010 year , a genuine 97 km on The clock

[@jrice610]

A joke of a car. Herman thought Mein Gott range rovers are stylish, what can we do? I verstehen, we will draw a line from the roof to the tail of the car. It will compromise the whole idea of the cars purpose but will satisfy the brain dead market. And true to form the zombie public buys this over priced, unreliable and ugly car because it is "aspirational". try dealing with BMW dealers when you have an issue with the car. Keep pumping your hard earned money into a company who cares little for customer care.

[@25myma]

NO! Nobody should buy an X6😂

[@AffiliateXFunVideos]

why tho

[@jimburney573]

Nope was ugly and still is , it started BMWs spiral into ugly cars.

[@alansorbie4038]

Obnoxious cars indeed. But sometimes it’s fun to be obnoxious! 😅

[@Valisk]

I crashed in to one of these in a scruffy old Ford Focus once. After the screeching from the horrible scally cow that was driving it, my guilt levels were reduced to zero.

[@matthewlewis2072]

Sums up X6 "owners"

[@monkeychops1585]

Hilarious 😂

[@aljack1979]

You sound like a great person. Think I'd shout at you if you crashed into me

[@oceandrive7283]

@@matthewlewis2072 Yes, they do seem to be always driven by bellends/eses!

[@stepjamie]

Great commentary, I’ve have always liked the X6, they are different, the coupe design to me makes it stand out and I too believe they are quite timeless too, the fewer facelifts and tweaks make a huge difference to how old the vehicle looks compared to how old it is.

[@chrishorlock3932]

BMW added a 3rd seat option...no cost option, it was called 4UB, German humor For Your Bum An X5 was a 50/50 power split, X6 30/70 to make it feel a bit more sporty

[@PB200559]

A car i hated the look of on launch but it has completely shifted for me in the intervening time. Now I think it look cool as you've said and still fresh. I'd have one.

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Same for me, shape and design of this car were ahead of its time. It’s also funny how the 5 series GT was a flop when it’s basically the same idea but in a compact form.

[@PL-fj4uq]

I don't understand why people say it's 'ugly', it's not the best looking car for sure but it's imposing and proportions are good for what it does - especially next to actually ugly cars like the GLE. I totally see why people like and buy these, even when the X5 is more practical and cheaper but there's definitely a bit of a wannabe footballer whiff about them!

[@matthewlewis2072]

Because it's ugly.

[@davidbillberg2203]

This reminds me of the Top Gear episode when Jeremy drove it 😂😎

[@DaleSteel]

In what way? It's not remotely similar. Do you just type whatever is in your mind irrelevant to whether it's factually true or not? I'm amazed.

[@al1356]

@@DaleSteelDale let’s be honest you just typed what was in your head as well, just like I did. Your comment has zero relevance to the subject in hand. At least David’s was on topic no matter how much it obviously offended you. 😂😂

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@DaleSteel Relax. I was referring to this episode kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4bagHWBiK2fY8U&ab_channel=TopGear No, I don't "just" type whatever comes to mind. It is true!

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@al1356 Thanks man!

[@al1356]

@@davidbillberg2203 you are welcome mate. I am tired of people being dip sticks, and I will keep calling them out on it. Just no need for the negativity in my humble opinion 😂

[@daveblack5109]

I don't know if my eye has softened (I suspect so) but I can say unequivocally that I still find it one of the most butt ugly abominations to be put together by a 'leading' manufacturer. Inside, well, it's a BMW so its pretty much the same as all BMW's in that price range which isn't a bad thing just a little monotonous. I find myself unable to get past the "What's that supposed to be" stage.. Just get the X5

[@Rabscuttle3]

Mm... It's a man's big w***y car, Matt! And all that black interior too... How depressing to spend time in that...

[@SuperStareGry]

One of the ugliest BMW cars ever made. Never liked it and buying one now is guaranteed financial disaster. A car good for drug diealers or mobsters.

[@katzicael]

Honestly, the X6 is "For the Gays" (I say this as a gay guy) It's a coupe soft roader, it has back seats for your slightly drunk girlfriends or a doggo, but the front has loads of room for you and the hubby/bf. The boot is the right shape for suitcases/bags for weekends away. It's basically for DINK folks.

[@kenneyraikkonen]

People that drive these are intolerable

[@stevie007]

I have the 2nd generation Xdrive 40d 2018 and I absolutely love it, but most importantly it is also ulez compliant which makes a hell lot of difference.

[@johnps65]

Not for me. I always thought it pointless, ostentatious and impractical. Would be last on my list for a BMW purchase, but each to their own I suppose.

[@brentfairlie]

I watched this solely to see if you could change my view of the X6. You didn't. They are still an awkward ugly beast

[@Conservator.]

The 3L straight 6s from BMW are the engines to choose imo. They’re nippy, run smoothly and yet reasonable affordable to service (as opposed to the V8).

[@MS-sy8ls]

Totally agree. I’ve had a 530d, 640d and currently a 435d and they’ve all been impeccable. Never had any issues with them. Now my f10 M5…that was a different story and has put my off M cars for life!! Boring as it sounds, give me a nice smooth 3.0L diesel any day 😂

[@Conservator.]

@@CandyMan2001 Glad you enjoyed my comment. 😉

[@johnmull59]

Absolutely not! It's still obnoxious and is definitely not cool! Much better ways to spend your money!

[@matthewlewis2072]

No. It's stupid, ugly and offensive. Get a 5 series touring.

[@accesszero4803]

Always seen it as a fat useless car

[@br4kecheckd]

Back in the day i thought it was ugly but seeing what BMW puts on the road these days it actually looks decent.

[@matthewlewis2072]

Yeah, but compared to modern BMWs, my shed looks nice

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

That "Catholic approach" comment damn near had me spit my coffee out! Thanks, Matt, lol!

[@Whackypads]

I enjoyed the commentary 👌 😂 but that's a horrible car!

[@Mach_One_Photos]

l pulled into a garage in a 2015 BMW 5GT and parked it next to an early X6 and i was surprised how similar the two cars were. l would never have thought it but side by side they were very similar

[@Red-ki4tk]

Can u tell us what a 5 series GT is like to own, mate? I really like that one

[@imamyusofi5268]

I'm gonna buy a 5 series GT soon Practical, comfortable economical. Can seat 5 people for a 1000 mile trip Love big lazy luxurious cars

[@Mach_One_Photos]

@@Red-ki4tk kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXSllHyFZ75ghLMsi=bw0fIF_5Wo-65UuA

[@Mach_One_Photos]

@@Red-ki4tk l really enjoyed mine and had it for about four years and did about 40.000 miles in it and it was a great car and l loved it so much i didnt know what to replace it with so l bought a 6GT 640i

[@Red-ki4tk]

​​@@Mach_One_Photosthank you mate - sounds aces and very helpful

[@SleepyGarfield73]

Should you buy an X6 ? Surely the answer is if you do, you probably need a trip to Specsavers......

[@Muzhskoy]

I live for content from High Peak Autos. I laugh for content from High Peak Autos. I love for content from High Peak Autos. When I see content from High Peak Autos, I press click every single time. I cannot live without content from High Peak Autos. I cannot laugh without content from High Peak Autos. I cannot love without content from High Peak Autos. Thank you, High Peak Autos, and Matt.

[@spingybingy5610]

It's good but bit o.t.t . Lol you can't love without a car video😂

[@antc65]

It puzzles me why BMW never integrated a digital speedo on the rather bland cockpit display

[@zippy963]

No get an X5.

[@KTF1959]

Not long since sold my X6. Got to say it was a great handling car. So agile through the twisties. Bought from London as they guy had to pay the ULEZ charge. Never noticed it was a four seater and had no heated seats until on the way home. A heavy dose of brutalism in its styling!

[@marcusskyfall]

The sooner people realise ulez is unlawful and refuse to pay it the better we'll all be.

[@Dozer67]

​@@marcusskyfall My summer use only toy is an 18yr old Mazda MX-5. Amazingly it's ULEZ compliant. Yet the road tax is £290 for 12 months 🤔 So on the one hand it's deemed to be environmentally friendly enough for that @rsehole Kahn & his ULEZ stealth tax. But polluting enough to incur over priced road tax! 🙄

[@c11yan]

Without watching I’d say it’s a no

[@snbala]

One of the few BMW models I dislike, I think they haven’t aged well, and why you would pick this over an X5 is beyond me.

[@Tulan-hz6ho]

This car is 15 years and o think it is aging well. Look at any X3 coupe or x6 after this car. They are not such a looker. This is beefy. Anyway in South Africa a soccer player who died in 2014 owned one of these, was shot and died in either a hit or a home robbery. To this day the murder has not been solved. ( Just saying RIP Meyiwa

[@jameshogg601]

Looked fuck ugly then and it's fuck ugly now

[@Opidalo]

I don’t really understand the obsession with comparing the X5 & X6. Yes, they share the same platform and engines and the X5 is cheaper with more practicality but that is the same template across every car manufacturer’s line up, more for less of the same. I had a 2011 40D model (mine had 5 seats and a sunroof), I am 6’1 and could sit comfortably in the back and there was loads of boots space which included an ‘under tray’ part that can hold two 10kg suitcases. I find most criticisms of the X6 always centres around cliche waffle as opposed to looking at the car in own individual entity.

[@adzy166]

I think they look their best when they’re hanging 5mm off your rear bumper on the outside lane of the M6. Cars for absolute jodrells.

[@huwd2292]

A car for tossers when launched, a car for me now!😅

[@eeblihp]

absolutely vile car, no idea what it offers over a 5 series

[@Rich.Aardvark]

I love these, styling ahead of if its time. .

[@deaks25]

It’s quite a shocking realisation that the first gen X6 is now un-ironically understated and I’m not sure how I feel about that to be honest. Is that because the X6 wasn’t as bad as we thought, or are modern cars truly that bad…?

[@daveblack5109]

I'm going with 'That Bad'...

[@bugsygoo]

It's an utterly idiotic car for tossers.

[@Kelveron]

@@bugsygoo Good thing that you don't stereotype and insult people, just because they have a different taste in cars.

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

@@bugsygoo You probably drive a Sandero or something similar? I bet you love the top 10 cheap and cheerful cars 😂

[@bugsygoo]

@@mrmrmrcaf7801 I drive a Golf Gti, because I like cars and I like driving. Anyone who owns a land yacht pretend 4wd is not into driving. They're small dick types who want to look like they're into a something they're not and to dominate the road. In other words, they're twats.

[@Jahmed5635]

Ah every drug dealer’s favourite car

[@eguy83]

I just noticed the "I Massively Overspent" cabin freshner😂

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Should you buy a BMW X6? - Maybe Should I buy a BMW X6? - Hell no

[@FullJikama]

Why?

[@NGMonocrom]

A private cab-service that I use is run by one man and his wife, with a couple of employees. They use luxury SUVs as their cabs. He usually drives a black BMW X6. One day, he picked me up and my elderly mother for a shopping trip to a specialty store. Try as he might, he couldn't get mom's folding laundry/shopping cart into the back of the X6. Just wouldn't fit. We settled on having it in the backseat. As impractical as a G-Wagon is, at least it'll easily accommodate a folded up cart.

[@imamyusofi5268]

I'd rather buy a 5 series GT TWICE

[@danr1920]

Never own a German car out of warrantee. Or if you can't afford a new one, you can't afford an old one.

[@lolitapitpong3826]

If you’d prefer not to take the biggest hit of the depreciation curve you can’t afford the car. Right. Got it.

[@djdad2482]

My 40D averages no more than 28mpg 😅 10 years ownership

[@pedromanafaia]

Another lovely video. Run flats make awful ride to any car. I always change mine to normal and the difference is immense. Abraço

[@Megavector2022]

I think that's untrue, my Continental run flats perform as well as any non run flats I've had. Very fuel efficient and quiet too, pricey but worth it.

[@pedromanafaia]

@@Megavector2022you could only say its untrue IF you drove your car with run flats FOLLOWED by driving it on normal ones, to appreciate the difference. I have done this in two BMWs (a 5 series and a 6 series that UI still have) and in both occasions the difference is huge, impossible to ignore. So I am talking out of experience here.

[@fasteddytee9740]

Pedro is right here. Night and day difference. Again I speak from experience having just swapped to non run flats on my 5 series. Night. And. Day!

[@greghall6950]

No heated seats, that's poor from bmw.

[@Mike-hx7yn]

Always loved the x6 Always love your videos,and quips.!!👍

[@adrianshaw5115]

Does it have indicators? That would be a first. lol

[@pitecusH]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone drive this car that wasn't a Ket dealer of various success.

[@xhizornl3204]

Never liked these models, Bathtub on wheels :D

[@tacfoley4443]

Where's the panoramic glass roof? ....and that rear window! It's like looking through a very small letterbox - full-size....................appalling.

[@gsmdo8836]

I had an X6 rental in the USA recently for a couple of weeks. In my journal, I referred to it as the Ugly Duckling. The rear visibility was ludicrous - and the cabin, although a nice place to spend time - was not easy to get in - still having to watch bumping my head on entry or exit. It was a major upgrade from the rental company (who had screwed up my booking), so it never felt too bad - but I'd NEVER buy one. I think an X5 would make more sense - but buying an Audi would make the most sense... What on earth happened to BMW's design department? They haven't produced a decent looking car in decades...

[@behnambabaknia6843]

Biased much? I agree on the statement about BMW's design, their lead designer Domagoj Dukec is ruining BMW but to say in decades is rather preposterous. The 2021 5 or 8 series are absolutely beautiful, but you wouldn't see that with your Audi glasses on would you. Saying that BMW hasn't produced a decent looking car in decades but preferring an Audi is a bit of an oxymoron. Not to say Audi hasn't produced some decent looking cars but for the most part they're rather boring and most look pretty much the same. A4 and A8 for example.

[@coops1964]

Spot on mate. BMWs are mostly hideous creations nowadays.

[@pclayton5063]

Even the old Bangle Butt looks great now compared to modern BMW offerings. I've had a BMW in the driveway for 30 years, until 2019, now hardly anything they sell would interest me. The 4 cylinders vehicles have issues, the V8's have issues, and the styling is hideous.

[@behnambabaknia6843]

@@pclayton5063 Bangle definitely had a hate it or love it design language. I loved it, had a 2003 745li. As much as I loved that car, I'm glad I sold it on time before any issues, at that time I was unaware of the unreliability of the 4.4 V8.

[@legambaz]

@@behnambabaknia6843 I agree with your Audi analogy. But still feel BMW hasn't produced a beautiful car in decades. That 5 Series is ugly

[@tonyb1184]

I thought the X6 was so fugly when it came out but I owe it an apology as its grown on me over the year's

[@marcusskyfall]

Agreed

[@rankzwazhere]

I used to have one a few years ago. A 50i. Almost bankrupted me but outside of that it was lovely

[@robloxfan4271]

id rather the x5 its more practical and better looking

[@DaleSteel]

X5 any day

[@alantheskinhead]

We have a number of these parked around Norf London where I am. They are totally impractical for the effluent streets of Muswell Hill! Also they are pretty much despised as mummy can't get seven kids in them. I suspect they are like chalk and cheese, you love them or hate them. It's the reputation they have around my way a well. Usually owned by the local drug dealers and wannabe gangsters.

[@lukeferguson9010]

Randomly seen this on the website the other day and wondered if you would do a review. As i knew you hadn’t beforehand. That’s mad lol. Anyway what a beautiful car and good value for money imo.

[@stephenlaw9827]

A truly awful car.

[@pjmalone-k2k]

That’s not nice

[@mrtonysantos]

the knee pads, the knee pads

[@ParetoEmperor-jp6ke]

i love coupe design regardless uncomfortable for passengers at the back 😊 thumbs up for bmw dare to release coupe suv design even most people didnt like this, its still eye catching in the street ❤

[@rexmundi273]

We're in another financial crisis. 14000 layoffs at Nokia yesterday. The big layoffs are coming.

[@GregPodster133]

Don't know what the Nokia lay offs have to do with an X6. But thanks for the information. 👍👍

[@GregPodster133]

@@ChesterJLampwick78 big man behind a keyboard. Does your boyfriend know that you are using his computer??

[@Spheredalai]

i know a japanese saying 人馬一体 (jinba ittai), it means a horse and rider become an ultimate bond, they become one. and im convinced this is not wrong with a BMW X6, if you drive it, you will become shit, like the car. because i've been out on the road long enough to know only bad drivers drive them

[@GeoZeppelin1979]

they also made a hybrid version of this,which is beyond a joke it consumes 15 litres.....wtf the whole point of a hybrid its supposed to consume less............no wonder Clarkson destroyed this in his review LOL

[@BMW750Ldx]

hmmm....0:45 ??...X5 Or X6 ???🤔🙄😊......Can we agree that Mercedes copied this style many years later in there GLE model ! 😉

[@john-fv1vf]

Horrible looking car

[@declanc8689]

Horrible looking X6

[@MrLense]

I don't understand anyone wanting an X6 to be "different" or making a statement when you can just get an M2/3/4 to stand out for that money.

[@robertkellett1156]

Love your show never miss one... BUT i think you have it way wrong in this video. Ugly, ( subjective of course) and like all modern BMW's very unreliable. If you cant afford a new BMW never buy a 2nd hand one.

[@andrewdavis9223]

Always people with money Always will be😊

[@legambaz]

I find this a very ugly car right when it was launched. Looks like someone took a BMW and let some chop shop weld a 3 series cor underneath another 3 series. Look so awkward and stupid. Then recently Merc jump on the bandwagon. And then, Volvo follow this dumb concept as well. Short wheelbase and sloped roof-line, it's not functional. A hatchback on stilt

[@Camrocok]

Completely pointless car. Vulgar and impractical. If you want a big BMW SUV buy the X5

[@ziefik]

I love how these look, always been a big fan. The running costs have sadly scared me off!

[@rayvallance3481]

I can add one dislike. That THING HANGING from the mirror 😡😡 . Good review though my son’s looking for one

[@ypaut]

This car's aesthetic is so good it created a whole new cathegory of vehicles, re-launched with the GLC, then followed by the three French brands

[@tigerroz123]

It's a car noone wanted yet many people bought. More depressingly other manufacturers have made slope back SUVs that just look like raised sedans

[@endzenju]

The amount of rattles I hear in this video is a little bit frightening. Sounds almost like my 22yo E46...

[@lolitapitpong3826]

Really chavvy car

[@SteveDull]

It really is a SAC of sh1t. A totally needless vehicle. The fact that it doesn't look as silly as it first did is purely due to the hideous looks of the current range. And that's coming from a BMW owner! 😮

[@mironcsurilla9731]

I really wanted an X6 but I managed to source a 4.8 V8 X5 for decent money but the X6 still catches eye

[@cockshield]

Balls to the X6, you've got the right car!

[@FullJikama]

X5 or X6 both are hella good

[@derekgibson9834]

Great review . It has helped me in my search for a replacement for my RR Sport, which I totalled recently. The X6 looks lovely. Perhaps I would find it too small after the Range Rover

[@philmoffett366]

Had one for about 4 months! two batteries, steering rack, alternator and stupidly expensive headlight later I got rid of it absolutely awful car😮

[@MrDominicharrison]

No heated seats is weird. 3L diesel tuned multiple ways is weird. Weird car. Mate of mine regularly drives from Uk to Czechia loves his

[@Matticitt]

That "i've massively overspent" air freshner 😂

[@mlann2333]

No way, another money pit BMW 😂. Hoovie buried his one in his back garden it was so bad. Although it was supposed to be an M6 and had a different engine