Hey Cool Car Fans,
I was at the car wash last week and while I was there I spotted this sweet 2009 BMW X6 that had come through the wash and was being dried off. I couldn’t help but ask the owner, who’s name was Char (I’m assuming that she spelled her name kind of like Cher only with an a instead of an e), if I could take a few photos of her ride. She said she didn’t mind and she told me that she had owned six BMW’s and this was her favorite one of the bunch.
If you’re not familiar with this vehicle, let me share with you a little bit about it. The BMW X6 was based closely on the popular X6 Concept vehicle. BMW launched the X6 coupe-crossover for the 2009 model year, but don’t be fooled because it’s really a sedan on steroids. They have called it a “Sport Activity Coupe”, which is really the first of its kind. It’s for people who want the functionality of an SUV, but like the performance and styling of a sedan. Along with the wild exterior comes an all-new twin-turbo V8 that will find its way into other new BMWs in the coming years.
It’s not just any twin-turbo, but one that delivers 300hp in the X6 xDrive35i and 400hp in the xDrive50i. This ride fetches $55,900 and $66,650 respectively, depending on how the model is fully equipped. Each of these vehicles get around 18 – 20 mpg on the highway. So, you can get performance with gas mileage that is similar to an SUV, but how many SUV’s do you know with a twin-turbo 4.4l V8 and 407hp at 5,500 RPM’s? Talk about a cool car that drives like a road worthy rocket ship that will go from 0 to 62 mph in about 5.4 seconds.
Even the xDrive35i has a twin-turbo 3.0 V6 with 307hp is a fantastic option and plenty of performance for most drivers. BMW is the first automaker to bring such an SUV to market, but I’m sure other automakers will be planning similar coupe-like utility vehicles as more people spot these on the road. Land Rover recently unveiled its LRX coupe-crossover concept that looks interesting, but it’s hard to beat the BMW for all around quality and performance at a great price.
If there is one shortfall of this vehicle it’s that it only seats four people instead of five like the X5 model. However, the rear seating is on the same level as the front seating with incredible amenities in the vehicle. This includes Google to car features that allow you to send a map to the car from Google through your computer, along with sport and steptronic manual shift modes, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to name just a few. You get luxury with fantastic performance and just an all-around very cool vehicle for Colorado or any location with a change of Seasons.
Cool Car Guy Rating: Extremely Cool
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Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy
John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy
Hey Cool Car Fans,
Although, I did tell him that I took a picture of his truck, which was probably odd since most people probably want a picture of him instead of his vehicle. I sure would have liked to have been able to get more details on it because it’s just not a vehicle you see everyday for sure.
and he can afford to drive whatever he wants with a new $25 million contract with the Nuggets, so cut him some slack.
I found a photo of another vehicle that Chris owns or had owned, maybe he traded up to this new ride because the other one is just a full size pickup compared to this vehicle. However, he made a statement with that one too with a set of horns on the front of the truck, but there is no need for any horns on this “monster”.
We are starting to see Carfax is making a major advertising push these days telling people that if they buy a vehicle without a Carfax report that they are doomed to Automotive Dealer Hell. Of course, how many people buy vehicles on Ebay and Craigslist now with no recourse like they have when purchasing from licensed professionals? Carfax is a good resource for people, but it’s not the “end all, be all” and sometimes it’s actually wrong. What? A third-party source being wrong?
Unfortunately, especially on highline vehicles like BMW’s, Audi’s, Lexus, Mercedes, Infiniti and others, a Carfax report showing an accident can be the kiss of death! There are many reputable automotive dealers now that will not take a vehicle that doesn’t have a clean Carfax into their inventory. This is because consumers are demanding to see these reports as Gospel and the automotive dealers don’t want to sell someone’s junk either.
Hey Cool Car Fans,
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I finally tracked down a vehicle for my wife Becky to replace her Subaru Tribeca and I’ll be bidding on it for her next Tuesday at the Colorado Auction, along with another vehicle for a client of mine. I met a guy tonight who is kicking around getting a 2008 or 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT/8 and that should be a fun vehicle to track down for him. We’ll see if he moves in that direction. I also need to find an Audi Q7 and I saw a nice one today, along with an Audi S5 that I had to take a picture of since it’s such a sweet ride.