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Old 05-01-2008 | 09:00 AM
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I think it's one of the few crossover/sport-suv's that actually looks good and has decent proportions for a tall car. Makes stuff like the Nissan Mirano look like a pile of ****.
Old 05-01-2008 | 09:56 AM
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I like it, looks better in person IMHO. They unveiled it at my local dealership last month. Might get one for the wife when her lease is up.
Old 05-01-2008 | 10:17 AM
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Totally dig it -
Old 05-01-2008 | 10:31 AM
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Hmm, maybe not as close as I was thinking :P
When I saw the recent commercial for it I thought the same exact thing: looks like the Kabura. Totally deceptive angle in the commercial.

Now that I see the profile directly, looks nothing like the Kabura.
Old 05-01-2008 | 10:47 AM
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If they made it more low-slung and made it a 2-door fast back (ala 240sx) I'd hit it.
Old 05-01-2008 | 11:01 AM
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I don't see the problem... hell I'd drive it.
Old 05-01-2008 | 11:37 AM
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I ABSOULTLY LOVE THIS CAR, too bad it is so expensive and get worse gas mileage then the 8
Old 05-01-2008 | 02:42 PM
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the back looks great, just like a Z4Mcoup
I think the back end looks like an AM V8 Vantage

Old 05-01-2008 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Leenseen
I think the back end looks like an AM V8 Vantage

I thought the same thing when looking at the very first pic in the first post...
Old 05-01-2008 | 11:56 PM
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You guys have terrible taste.


Old 05-02-2008 | 12:06 AM
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I think it looks pretty cool. I only wish it came with a 6-speed manual.
Old 05-02-2008 | 12:23 AM
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Since everyone is 'thinking'...

I think it needs a drop.
Old 05-02-2008 | 10:11 PM
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Old 05-02-2008 | 10:21 PM
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Old 05-02-2008 | 11:13 PM
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Damnit, I'm sorry I started this thread. I really thought 1 out of 10 people would actually think this vehicle looks anything better than ugly.

Now, I'm confused. It is disturbing to my sense of well being to see so many people not only expressing that they like the X6's looks, but love it. Have I lost my mind?

I think the new Alfa Romeo is drop dead, salivatious, incredibly sexy, FWIW.

Have I lost it?

Old 05-02-2008 | 11:32 PM
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i think it looks good...look at the fx35...who would have thought that car would be such a big hit.and no im not biased...hahaha
Old 05-03-2008 | 12:05 AM
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ok, so it's a little big, i mean it is "part SUV". other than it being a little big like it is supposed to be it looks really good. This thread is stupid. You might as well say WTF is Mazda thinking? and post pictures of the CX-7, complaining that it doesn't look as good as an rx-8....
Old 05-03-2008 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FloppinNachos
ok, so it's a little big, i mean it is "part SUV". other than it being a little big like it is supposed to be it looks really good. This thread is stupid. You might as well say WTF is Mazda thinking? and post pictures of the CX-7, complaining that it doesn't look as good as an rx-8....
Please.

The CX-7 isn't some ginormous, bloated beast, with appendages hanging off every direction, chubby in the middle, and bloated and heavy.

The CX-9 is a perfect example of how Mazda stayed true to its sporting heritage - the lines are clean, the weight is light, and it was Motor Trend SUV of the year because of its handling and performance.

BMW is not keeping with its heritage by building such a bloated pig. I'd expect this from Volvo, or Ford, or even Mercedes - not BMW.
Old 05-03-2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
Please.

The CX-7 isn't some ginormous, bloated beast, with appendages hanging off every direction, chubby in the middle, and bloated and heavy.

The CX-9 is a perfect example of how Mazda stayed true to its sporting heritage - the lines are clean, the weight is light, and it was Motor Trend SUV of the year because of its handling and performance.

BMW is not keeping with its heritage by building such a bloated pig. I'd expect this from Volvo, or Ford, or even Mercedes - not BMW.
I mean that's cool and all, but when I want to take my kids to soccer practice and say "my husband's loaded" I'm not sure how much heritage is going to affect my purchasing decision.
Old 05-03-2008 | 12:13 PM
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huh, so you're a girl? figured no guy would put the word "floppin" as their online handle.

the x6 is ugly. i think the fx35/45 is much better looking. and i think the x5s are awesome looking, especially the latest gen. same with the x3s. however, that said, bmws styling has gone down the drain lately. the e46 was their ultimate design success. im glad they fixed the rear lights with the e92, the previous were horrible.

BMW has many answers to questions no one asked. self adjusting clutch? wtf. XD if anything, this is a really bad move on BMWs part. SUVs/light trucks are getting harder to sell with the gas problems.

i hope the next president is better about this. im not gonna say anything but i'll point out 2 facts i heard a comedian say.

mr. bush is an oil man.
oil prices have gone way up during his presidency.

Old 05-03-2008 | 12:45 PM
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i like it....so i guess rotorocket is the one with bad taste.....
Old 05-03-2008 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket

BMW is not keeping with its heritage by building such a bloated pig. I'd expect this from Volvo, or Ford, or even Mercedes - not BMW.
You've got a screw loose dude.
The X6 is a great looking car. You're nuts.
Old 05-03-2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
BMW is not keeping with its heritage by building such a bloated pig. I'd expect this from Volvo, or Ford, or even Mercedes - not BMW.
Bloated......its smaller than their previous SUV's




I wanna see a shootout... the X6 vs. a similarly powered Cayenne
Old 05-03-2008 | 08:32 PM
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This thing is hideous. The truncated back-end reminds me of the pontiac aztek. It's like this thing can't decide what it wants to be: coupe or SUV. The FX looks like a SUV with a sporty character. This looks like a ridiculously slow and bloated coupe. It took characteristics from the SUV and coupe and mixed them together in the most horrible way. It's like the car version of a transexual.
Old 05-03-2008 | 09:07 PM
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So they give us this thing (which is a raised hatchback) but won't give us the 1 series hatchback? (Presumably because we hate hatchbacks here)


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