MT Comparo: 1) FX35 AWD, 2) X6 xDrive35i AWD
05-15-08, 07:33 AM
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MT Comparo: 1) FX35 AWD, 2) X6 xDrive35i AWD
FX35 AWD
0-60: 6.1s
0-100: 15.7s
1/4 mile: 14.5s @ 96.4 mph
X6 xDrive35i
0-60: 5.9s
0-100: 16.3s
1/4 mile: 14.5s @ 95.2 mph
The interesting thing was that they found the FX to be more fun to drive even though it had all-seasons vs. and summer tires in the X6. It doesn't often happen that a review finds a BMW less fun to drive.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/results.html
0-60: 6.1s
0-100: 15.7s
1/4 mile: 14.5s @ 96.4 mph
X6 xDrive35i
0-60: 5.9s
0-100: 16.3s
1/4 mile: 14.5s @ 95.2 mph
The interesting thing was that they found the FX to be more fun to drive even though it had all-seasons vs. and summer tires in the X6. It doesn't often happen that a review finds a BMW less fun to drive.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/results.html
05-15-08, 07:42 AM
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WOW, unfortunate for BMW that it makes the X6 seem even more useless. For the price difference and the lack of cargo room, you are paying either for the name or simply because you really like this thing, whatever that X6 is Coupeactivityvehicle? 
05-15-08, 12:20 PM
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"The X6 wobbles, shudders, plows at the limit-and does so much damage to BMW's reputation for building fine driving automobiles, it's almost obscene.
05-15-08, 12:24 PM
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The X6 comments are very similar to the X3 comments when it debuted. BMW did fine tune it to make it better.
I said it in my "mutts" thread, Infiniti pretty much did create this class and the new FX is building upon the first one. While they don't make much sense, I am begining to understand why car makers offer them.
From a looks perspective, its like comparing a Rhino vs a Moose.
Kudos to Infiniti here.
R&T found the IS 300 more fun to drive than the 3. The Boxter wipes the floor with the Z4 in every review. I think people automatically think the BMW is the most fun to drive and sometimes that is not the case. Overall as a lineup, yes they are more drivers focused than all other luxury brands.
I said it in my "mutts" thread, Infiniti pretty much did create this class and the new FX is building upon the first one. While they don't make much sense, I am begining to understand why car makers offer them.
From a looks perspective, its like comparing a Rhino vs a Moose.
Kudos to Infiniti here.
R&T found the IS 300 more fun to drive than the 3. The Boxter wipes the floor with the Z4 in every review. I think people automatically think the BMW is the most fun to drive and sometimes that is not the case. Overall as a lineup, yes they are more drivers focused than all other luxury brands.
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05-15-08, 08:15 PM
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Bottom line? Fashionistas and BMW fans will flock to the X6's traffic-stopping style and familiar features without even glancing at an Infiniti dealership. Those who can look past the FX's exotic curves will find an equally pretentious but far more liveable ride. The FX35 has many of the X6's strengths, none of its weaknesses, and a few great advantages of its own-for a lot less money.
1ST PLACE Infiniti FX35
Less sexy, with more utility and a surprisingly smooth ride. Add in a far thriftier price tag, and the FX is clearly the more rational buy.
2ND PLACE BMW X6 xDrive35i
Slaves to fashion will look no further than this boulevard strutting beauty queen. Shame she doesn't drive as good as she looks.
1ST PLACE Infiniti FX35
Less sexy, with more utility and a surprisingly smooth ride. Add in a far thriftier price tag, and the FX is clearly the more rational buy.
2ND PLACE BMW X6 xDrive35i
Slaves to fashion will look no further than this boulevard strutting beauty queen. Shame she doesn't drive as good as she looks.
05-15-08, 08:23 PM
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The 1G FX never beat anything in a review.
Until then (a day we hope comes soon), we'll take the FX.
For the as tested price of the X6 xDrive35i, you could get a fully loaded FX50S.
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05-15-08, 08:51 PM
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Bottom line? Fashionistas and BMW fans will flock to the X6's traffic-stopping style and familiar features without even glancing at an Infiniti dealership. Those who can look past the FX's exotic curves will find an equally pretentious but far more liveable ride. The FX35 has many of the X6's strengths, none of its weaknesses, and a few great advantages of its own-for a lot less money.
1ST PLACE Infiniti FX35
Less sexy, with more utility and a surprisingly smooth ride. Add in a far thriftier price tag, and the FX is clearly the more rational buy.
2ND PLACE BMW X6 xDrive35i
Slaves to fashion will look no further than this boulevard strutting beauty queen. Shame she doesn't drive as good as she looks.
1ST PLACE Infiniti FX35
Less sexy, with more utility and a surprisingly smooth ride. Add in a far thriftier price tag, and the FX is clearly the more rational buy.
2ND PLACE BMW X6 xDrive35i
Slaves to fashion will look no further than this boulevard strutting beauty queen. Shame she doesn't drive as good as she looks.
While the FX is no real beauty queen the X6 is no better. In this photo it looks downright... military.
05-15-08, 09:19 PM
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The X6, looks better but as I stated like a Moose looks better than a Rhino (I guess Catfish)
The new FX50 beat the Cayenne-S in this review also:
The 1G FX never beat anything in a review.
http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...ayenne_S.shtml
For the as tested price of the X6 xDrive35i, you could get a fully loaded FX50S.
The 1G FX never beat anything in a review.
http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...ayenne_S.shtml
For the as tested price of the X6 xDrive35i, you could get a fully loaded FX50S.
How about posting the entire last part, this is a no spin zone
If we were richer, or actually went off road, or towed two classic 2.7RSs, or had more people to impress, we'd choose the Cayenne. Until then (a day we hope comes soon), we'll take the FX.
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05-15-08, 09:45 PM
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MT is a piece of crap. I wouldn't use it to wipe my butt. I canceled my subscription years ago....
(sorry, couldn't resist sounding like certain people here who flip out when their favorite brand comes in last place).....
(ps, I think my subscription is still good - although I have not gotten this issue yet).
Guilty as charged Mike. As a big X6 fan I never even considered the FX. Truth be told, if I were to consider the X6, I would have to go test drive the FX.
(sorry, couldn't resist sounding like certain people here who flip out when their favorite brand comes in last place).....
(ps, I think my subscription is still good - although I have not gotten this issue yet).
Bottom line? Fashionistas and BMW fans will flock to the X6's traffic-stopping style and familiar features without even glancing at an Infiniti dealership. Those who can look past the FX's exotic curves will find an equally pretentious but far more liveable ride. The FX35 has many of the X6's strengths, none of its weaknesses, and a few great advantages of its own-for a lot less money.