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Old 08-31-2009, 06:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Saw a BMW X6 today



If bmw can pass this off as stylish and luxury, anything is possible!!


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Old 08-31-2009, 07:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It's like two different cars. Above the wheel-wells it's a 5-series, below that an X5.

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Old 09-01-2009, 11:44 AM   #3 (permalink)
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If bmw can pass this off as stylish and luxury, anything is possible!![/QUOTE]

Don't say anything's possible. They won't sell it cheap.

I will admit I like the lines of the vehicle. I'd buy one for the price of a Ford Edge.

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Old 09-01-2009, 02:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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looks like a bloated 5 series GT


i love this car configuration... 4 door fastback. sleak coupe like lins but still a practical 4 door car with a hatch!
like my car! only mine doesn't turn heads... unless i stall while restarting at the trafic lights
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I don't see the point in it myself. its either an SUV or a Coupe - why and When would you ever want both
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Old 09-01-2009, 08:06 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 09-01-2009, 08:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
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