opfreak
- May 9, 2008 6:46 am
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its a sedan, last time I checked it had 4 doors.
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Opfreak, there are 4-door coupes. Both Mercedes (CLS) and VW (Passat CC) offer them. BMW and Infiniti are just applying this idea to SUVs.
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Did not see that one coming.
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flicmod
- May 9, 2008 8:35 am
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4-door coupe = marketing strategy.
Second roar's comment.
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well i'll be damned! people really do have no taste!
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ewilfong
- May 9, 2008 9:41 am
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Thinking of the X6 as a sport coupe (or sedan) with added utility really changes my perspective on wanting one. Then again, I'm not sure I want it enough to pay $65K for it.
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estreka
- May 9, 2008 11:30 am
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How is this more useful than a traditional coupe? Oh sure it has 4 doors but nobody over 5'6" can sit back there. It's way more topheavy than a 6-series. It's not a real coupe, it just has all the negatives of a coupe.
I can't believe these are selling.
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It can go places a typical coupe can't go—something folks in Aspen, etc. can appreciate.
It can go in snow, something most coupes can't do.
It can carry more than a typical coupe,
The rear seat is far easier to access than a typical (as in 2-door) coupe.
Apparently X6 (and Infiniti FX) customers see something worthwhile here that you don't.
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No thanks BMW. I have the Infiniti FX50 with a 390 hp V8, a better repair history and a much better interior on order.
The BMW is 10,000 more with the 6 cylinder.
Infiniti was the first with the sporty crossover and everyone else is playing catch up!
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opfreak
- May 9, 2008 1:07 pm
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Nothing more then a glorified Aztec
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lol, if you slapped a BMW badge on an Aztec, it probably would have sold out as well. brand whore's. its the newest brand whore car on the block and people gotta have it!
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bmlexus
- May 9, 2008 7:06 pm
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I just hope to here positive things about this new x6 eespecially the reliability electronics.
As much as I like bmw and this SAC I can't take chances so I could possible be getting anything which is japanese made and japan built.
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johnr1
- May 12, 2008 7:17 am
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How many units does "sold out" represent?
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flicmod
- May 12, 2008 9:17 am
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"It can go places a typical coupe can't go—something folks in Aspen, etc. can appreciate.
It can go in snow, something most coupes can't do.
It can carry more than a typical coupe,
The rear seat is far easier to access than a typical (as in 2-door) coupe.
Apparently X6 (and Infiniti FX) customers see something worthwhile here that you don't."
Bob,
Everything you say the X6 can do better than a "typical coupe" is exactly what a typical SUV/CUV can do better as well. And added practicality to boot!
What is the purpose of this thing over an X5? I think the only thing the buyers of the X6's are seeing differently is the styling. Period.
X6 = Marketing Gimmick
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What is the purpose of this thing over an X5? I think the only thing the buyers of the X6's are seeing differently is the styling. Period.
Which is exactly what I said in my blog. Coupes are first and foremost about "styling." Everything else is secondary to that.
The X6 offers some utility; no, not as much of as the X5, but certainly more utility than any BMW car coupe.
And again I say customers seem to agree, as they're buying them. The FX which started this market niche, has been a huge success for Infiniti. Can you blame BMW for not wanting a piece of the action?
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flicmod
- May 13, 2008 3:54 pm
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I guess we'll reach a conclusion once we see how many X6's are sitting on used lots in two years ;-)
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Saw one on the road and it just looks strange. Maybe I'll get used to it, but I won't call it pretty.
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