One of the most popular car models in Russia is the BMW X6. Which is not surprising, because this machine excellent appearance, ease of use and reliability.

The BMW X6 has been repeatedly recognized as the best in the ranking of the highest quality cars in its class, annually conducted by the American campaign "Strategic Vision".

What is BMW X6?

We have touched on the topic several times. The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover produced by BMW. According to the classification of the company, this model belongs to the class of sports coupes designed for outdoor activities (Sports Activity Coupé or SAC for short). Although the creation of the car was based on the platform of the model, the manufacturer characterizes the sixth model as a less practical and more fashion car.

The BMW X6 harmoniously combines the features of an SUV (high-torque engine, large wheels, all-wheel drive, high ground clearance) and coupe (the presence of a strong bevel at the rear of the car). Next on photo bmw X6 shows some of the above features.

Story

For the first time, the concept of the BMW X6 was presented in Frankfurt in 2007 during the motor show. The car went on sale in the second half of 2008. For BMW owners The first generation X6, the most important thing when choosing a model was the desire to drive a full-fledged crossover, controlled on hard surfaces, exactly a car, and having an assembled suspension. 2012 was marked by the introduction of some new options and a slight change in the appearance of the car ( another grille, new bumper, other foglights).

New generation

In June 2014, the next generation of the BMW X6 crossover appeared - BMW X6 F16. This model boasts a number of changes and technical innovations:

• larger size and, accordingly, more interior space;
• an increase in the volume of the trunk by 75 liters with the usual position of the seats, with the seats folded down, its volume reaches 1525 liters;
• increase in profitability by 22%;
• bi-xenon optics;
• eight-speed automatic Steptronic;
• wheel size - 19 inches;
• fifth door with electric drive.

Premium equipment implies the presence of such multimedia systems:

• bang audio systems
• multimedia center for passengers sitting behind;
• Navigation Professional;
• Driving Assistant Plus, which includes a range of auxiliary electronic assistants.

BMW X6M

Sports version X6M appeared in April 2009 and was an xDrive50i model, the engine of which was equipped with a double turbocharger and forced up to 555 l. With. Together with X5M, these are the first BMW history Motorsport all-wheel drive vehicles with a turbocharged engine. This technology will also be used in, which many motorists have been waiting for a long time.

BMW X6M Modifications

1) SUV 2010. BMW X6M. This car was first shown at the New York Auto Show. It has a number of features:

• Bi-turbo engine 4.4 liter V8 boosted to 547 hp power in the range from 1500 to 5650 rpm. 680 Nm of torque.
• 4.7 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h from standstill.
• Maximum speed - 275 km/h.
• Relatively economical fuel consumption 13.9 l / 100 km.
• M Sports Automatic (gearbox), which has aluminum "petals" - switches located under the steering wheel, with a manual gearshift mode.
• Electronic suspension control and other systems.
• The interior of the car is trimmed with leather dashboard there are also leather elements.

2) SUV 2012. BMW X6M (E71). The BMW X6M crossover is sporty BMW modification x6. A number of its characteristics deserve special attention:

• Adaptive Drive Suspension System, consisting of a Dynamic Drive suspension, a system that stabilizes lateral stability, and Electronic Damper Control (a system that regulates the stiffness of shock absorbers). Their presence ensures the stability of the car on the road.
• xDrive(system all-wheel drive), it serves to redistribute between the front and rear axles the power transmitted by the engine. This system gives the BMW X6M the ability to handle the tightest and most unexpected corners on the track.
• Head-up display showing vehicle speed, engine RPM, gear shift recommendations and vehicle system diagnostics.
• Having an active and passive systems safety, which allows you to drive without fear for your life.

3) Hamann. In the German city of Laupheim is a tuning studio Hamann Motorsport GmbH involved in tuning cars from different manufacturers, but primarily BMW. It presented its package for the standard BMW X6.

The following innovations were developed for the BMW X6 Hamann in 2012:

• Redesigned sportswear details aerodynamic body kit, they were supplemented with body components for the M Sport Package version.
• New front splitter with side flaps to reduce front axle lift for the standard bumper.
• Lower insert for the lower bumper, with outlets for two twin exhaust pipes.
• Side skirt set.
• Trunk lid of a new look with a spoiler integrated into it.
• Ventilated carbon fiber hood.
• Multiple 21" wheel options.
• A number of other innovations.

In 2010, Hamann offered an extreme version of the BMW X6 crossover called the Hamann Tycoon EVO M. This car was capable of 4.2 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h, and her maximum speed was over 300 km/h. But Hamann also improved this model, resulting in the Hamann Tycoon II M. The design has changed:

• two-tone body color;
• location of LED lights;
• modified ceiling lighting;
• aluminum pedals, etc.

Its power is 115 liters. With. more than the base model. Next photo BMW X6 Hamann Tycoon II M with black as the main color .

4) Luma. One of the leaders of tuning companies in Europe is the German Lumma, which specializes in the production of aerodynamic kits. For the BMW X6, lumma also develops exclusive kits. TopCar is the official distributor in Russia. BMW X6 car tuning is embodied with the help of various additional accessories and body kits.

The BMW X6 is assembled in a number of countries: in Russia (Kaliningrad), India, Malaysia, Thailand and Egypt, and is produced in the USA in Spartanburg.

Model popularity

The biggest demand for cars of this model is in the USA, CIS countries, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia. The popularity of the BMW X6 continues to grow every year. For comparison: in 2009 it was sold less 89 thousand cars worldwide, and in 2010 - more than 102 thousand.

In Russia, this model is in demand by both motorists and car thieves, appearing, according to insurance campaigns, at the head of the list of models stolen most often. The global financial crisis did not affect sales of the BMW X6, in connection with which competing companies began to develop their analogues. So in 2011 the company Great Wall the IF concert was presented, called by many a "clone" of the BMW X6.

1) In addition to the usual diesel and gasoline versions, the BMW campaign released the X6 ActiveHybrid, a hybrid model that combines both a gasoline engine with a twin turbocharger ( 4.4 liters), and two electric motors. However, the project turned out to be a failure, and the car did not find its buyers, since it was close in quality to the 407 version, but cost more.

2) The Bavarians recalled cars of this model twice:

• In 2011, due to the water pumps, which could potentially be faulty, which could lead to a fire if overheated.
• In 2012, due to a steering malfunction found in Russian cars Oh.

In our age of machines without personal transport very hard to do. When a person is faced with the question of which model to prefer, many choose the BMW X6 for its external effectiveness and reliability. However, not a single, even the most in-depth review of a car model, will provide the information and emotions that a test drive can provide. BMW test drive X6 is already on our website:

German cars BMW brands are among the most popular in the world. They are famous for their reliability, high quality assembly and excellent technical characteristics. Today, we will talk about where the BMW X6 is assembled for domestic market. This concept car was first presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. Due to its appearance and uniqueness, the crossover immediately began to gain popularity and love from fans around the world. Our compatriots did not disregard the "German" either.

Most of all, this car model is bought in the United Arab Emirates, the USA, China and in Russia. If these countries are supplied with a "German" assembled in America, then for Russian market this car is produced by the domestic enterprise Avtotor, located in Kaliningrad. At first, Russian fans were wary of the X6, as they were very fond of its predecessor, the X5 model.

But, after some time, the new crossover had its fans, in connection with which, sales rose sharply. The machine is built on a platform - X5. The new crossover, although it has a common platform with its predecessor, differs in appearance and technical characteristics. This vehicle is equipped with an active differential. rear axle and custom suspension settings.

Crossover interior

The manufacturer has made the interior of this model more interesting and richer. The main finishing material is genuine leather and high-quality plastic. There are details in the interior made of wood and aluminum. Many buyers are interested in where the BMW X6 is produced, as this fact significantly affects the cost and quality of the vehicle. The front of the X6 cabin is an exact copy the interior of its predecessor, the X5 model. The second row of seats is a little cramped.

The crossover is designed to carry four passengers, but if you expand the back of the rear row of seats, you can make room for one more person. To be honest, sitting in the back of the car is uncomfortable. But, the buyer can ask to change the layout, then the seat, a traditional 3-seater sofa will be put in the car. Volume luggage compartment with the seats unfolded it is - 570 liters, if they are folded, it will increase to 1450 liters. To ensure comfort, the manufacturer has equipped the car with the most modern systems. It cannot be otherwise, because this crossover is not cheap. Since the car has completely independent suspension, it handles great on the road. Also, a good power steering was installed on the car.

Advantages and disadvantages

The BMW X6 crossover, like any other vehicle, has its pros and cons. This vehicle boasts:

• high quality interior trim
• decent acceleration dynamics
• various motor range
• high quality insulation
• excellent handling and stability while driving.

Where the BMW X6 is produced, they messed up a little, as the car also has disadvantages:

• small 4-seater saloon
• inconvenient boarding of passengers
• inconsistent interior design
• uncomfortable rear seats
• expensive repairs, maintenance and spare parts.

Motor range

This German model is offered with three petrol and three diesel engines. In the engine range there is a 3-liter gasoline unit that produces 306 Horse power relics. Also, buyers can purchase a crossover with a 4.4-liter engine with a power of 407 horses. Diesel power plants have six cylinders, and differ from each other in terms of power and degree of boost. Simplest diesel engine produces 245 horsepower. In second place is a car with a 306-horsepower diesel engine. Well, the most powerful option presented is a 381-horsepower engine. The manufacturer has developed and sports version crossover BMW X6 M.

A heavy-duty engine was installed on it, giving out 555 horsepower. This version of the "German" is equipped with the newest and most modern options that can only be. But, the presence of all this electronics led to a malfunction in the car. But all the engines that are installed on this crossover model are quite powerful and “survivable”. Yet the fact where the BMW X6 is assembled plays an important role. The only drawback of power units is that on Russian gasoline they do not work at full power, since the engines are designed for Euro-5 gasoline. Poor quality fuel can lead to serious damage to the vehicle. Therefore, experts recommend that all owners of this car model use in winter period gasoline with an octane rating of 98.

Buyers can choose a crossover from fifteen color options. Also, it is possible to order a car with an individual color from an authorized dealer. In Russia, the most popular crossovers are white, red and black. Choice rims also quite varied. Only the basic equipment includes three wheel options. They are made in a sporty style and blend perfectly with the appearance of the "German". The price of a basic crossover is from three and a half million rubles. The cost will vary depending on the configuration and additional features of the machine.

When the BMW X6 (E71) SUV hit the market for the first time in 2007, the entire auto world was more or less speechless. Most motorists did not like the design of the car (in those years), in combination with its unusual body. For this very reason BMW company in those years, she received a lot of critical reviews for a new extraordinary car model. But contrary to all the forecasts of experts this crossover The X6 series has become popular throughout the automotive world. Ultimately, at this point in time, there is an increased demand for this car around the world, and even for used models of this car. Today we will try to talk with our reader about this X6th series of cars. Let's find out together how much this BMW auto-crossover is in the back of the E71, as well as whether it is worth buying it (X6) in a used condition.

In the history of the entire automotive industry, BMW traditionally demonstrates its courage to the market from time to time, presents bold and extraordinary solutions in the technology of creating cars that, contrary to many forecasts, literally turn the entire global car market upside down. For example, it is enough to recall the appearance after the Great Patriotic War of eight-cylinder units (motors) from the BMW company, two-door auto-sedans, as well as the recent appearance on the market of electric cars whose body is made of carbon fiber) to understand that the Bavarian auto company can literally with from zero to come up with and develop new ideas and instantly occupy an unoccupied niche in the automotive world.

This is exactly what happened with the BMW X6 auto-crossover in the back of the E71, where the company's engineers used and implemented the most daring auto-solutions. Thus, in 2007, the Bavarians presented to the world new crossover in a body that combined both a four-door hatchback and a coupe, and at the same time had a large rear trunk lid.

The X6 model was based and created on the basis of the X5 auto-crossover in the back of the E70, which also began to be produced in the same 2007.

It is worth noting the following immediately here, when the X6 model entered mass production, BMW at that moment had rather high investment risks, since it did not know in advance how the public itself would react to this car, since this SUV (E71) opened essence new class cars throughout the global car market.

So the management of the Munich company must be given credit for their courage and for the self-confidence that was necessary when deciding to launch a new class of cars.

Thus, in the end, starting in 2007, a new class of sports crossovers with four-door bodies appeared on the global car market. For a long time, the Bavarians had no competitors and they got all the cream of the car market. But over time, competing models gradually began to appear on the car market. True, the latter could not take away market share from BMW and move it.

But recently, the world-famous Mercedes-Benz company, which apparently waited for a long time and studied the success of the X6 model car, decided in fact to copy this very type of crossover and release its new one.

Time will show how competition will develop in this segment. But regardless of the outcome of this battle, BMW has certainly already written itself (company name) in the history of the entire automotive industry, as the pioneer of a new segment of premium sports crossovers.

BMW X6: Pros of a fastback coupe crossover.

Obviously, the BMW X6 was not created for the tasks for which the X5 auto-crossover was invented. Although the X6 model was based on the X5 crossover. It has the same load capacity, the same ground clearance ( ground clearance in 220mm), the same active all-wheel drive system, and so on. etc.

The main differences between cars are inside the cabin on back row seats. A special difference (difference) between the X5 and X6 models was noticeable in cars manufactured from 2008 to 2010. So, during this period of time, all cars of the X6 model (in their rear part) had only two separate passenger seats, a triple seat in an auto-crossover (as in the X5 model) began to be installed only from 2011. That is, until 2011 this was (considered) a four-seater car.

Nevertheless, despite the fact that the restyled X6 model has become a five-seater, it does not have much space for rear passengers compared to the X5 model, which certainly affects the very comfort of the rear passengers. It's all about the sloping roof of the X6, which smoothly descends (transfers) to the trunk lid of the car. As a result, it turns out that too tall passengers are put on back seat cars are simply not worth it, because it will be extremely inconvenient for them to be in the car.

But the main disadvantage of the body of the X6 auto model is not that its rear passengers do not feel very comfortable during the trip, the main drawback of the X6 is the visibility of this car. Unlike the X5 model, where visibility behind the wheel is more or less normal, in the X6 car, the driver will already be extremely uncomfortable when parking the car due to this body shape and because of the very small rear window.

It is for this very reason that in the X6 auto-crossover, unlike the X5 model, even in the basic configuration, parking sensors are installed that help the driver to see when driving. in reverse. As an option, the X6 model is equipped with a rear-view camera, which displays a rear view video on the screen of the infotainment system. Unlike sound parking sensors, such a video review on the center console screen has become much more convenient.

Are used BMW X6 reliable (including those with high mileage).

Despite the incomprehensible and various reviews on the Internet coming from drivers who, apparently, have never owned cars brand bmw, we must still admit that the X6 auto-crossover is quite reliable and of high quality for its class of cars. And by and large, if taken as a whole, then this is the same BMW X5 model car. We studied various reviews on the BMW forums and interviewed many "servicemen" with a specific goal, to find out from them which model (year of manufacture) of the X6 brand is the most unpretentious in the process of its maintenance.

As a result, we found out that the most trouble-free cars are diesel car models (xDrive 30d, xDrve 40d).

What about gasoline engines installed on these models of cars, then many auto repairers have complaints about them in Russia. According to some reports, most owners petrol cars X6 after 100 - 200 thousand km, the engine starts to "eat" oil at a frantic pace, and this happens due to partial wear of the internal components of the power units. As experts say, the design features of BMW gasoline engines are to blame for everything, poor-quality engine oil, of poor quality by itself, and too long an interval between scheduled maintenance (technical inspections).

Recall that scheduled maintenance of BMW cars does not take place when a strictly defined mileage is reached, but only after the car's computer indicates the need to contact the service. As a result, it is not uncommon for owners of Bavarian cars to apply for maintenance with a mileage of more than 15 thousand km, which does not have the best effect on the state of the power unit, which does not like oil starvation and the loss of its chemical properties.

Of course, from time to time, angry reviews about broken timing chains, extinct turbines, etc. appear on various channels and on the BMW forums. breakdowns But trust us, the number of such real reviews not so great in relation to the number of X5 and X6 cars sold in Russia. According to some available data (anonymous survey official dealers BMW in Russia) only approximately 3% of all owners of BMW X5 and X6 cars encountered problems that concerned the engine at a range of up to 120 thousand km. True, with a car mileage from 120 to 200 thousand km, such owners have already turned out to be almost 7% of all serviced crossovers at stations at a car dealer.

Despite the fact that there are indeed some design features BMW engines that with an inattentive attitude to the motor can result in significant serious problems and costly repairs, on the roads of Russia today you can find many cars of the X5 and X6 (E70, E71) models with mileage exceeding 180 thousand km or more, which still do not have even the slightest sign of a malfunction in the engine.

So it is impossible to say that the engines installed on the BMW X6 are very unreliable, and this is wrong. After reading reviews on the forum for any brand or model of car, you can see and find in them exactly the same number of angry reviews about the unreliability of this product. For some cars, you can see a much higher percentage of problems with power units than that of the same Bavarian car brand.

Quality and reliability of the BMW X6 (E71) suspension.

Unlike the engines installed on the X6 models, which rarely have big and small problems, there are certain questions to the very quality and reliability of the running gear of this SUV.

The most common problems in this car, which are written about in many auto forums, or which auto repairmen directly talk about on official dealer centers BMW is: - poor durability of the front suspension and quite frequent factory defects in some parts of the car.

According to statistics, about 15% of all X6 owners face problems front stabilizer, tie rod and even axle wear. And this can happen (happen) already on a run of up to 70 thousand km.

Usually these and similar problems when buying a new car occur mainly within warranty period set by the automaker and they are usually eliminated.

Unfortunately, due to some of the design features of the machine, if you buy yourself a used X6 that has long been out of the factory warranty, you should be prepared for the fact that you may encounter these problems described in the front suspension of the machine.

Also, due to the increased load in the front suspension (especially if you drive the X6 you will constantly drive on high revs engine and fly turns at high speed) this load on the front levers will quite often disable the saline blocks and ball ends of the machine.

This is your payback for amazing steering and good comfort driving an X6. And please do not forget that this car, in its principle, was not created for comfort, but in order to ride (compete) with someone on the road to race.

Always remember that the BMW X6 itself will constantly provoke you to speed up. This car will not allow you to drive it calmly and leisurely. Naturally, from here, with active movement, get ready to change tires more often, which will cost you a tidy sum.

Another minus this vehicle(X6) - the cost of the Casco policy itself, where the price is formed not only from a certain percentage of the market value of the car. Usually this insurance bmw car The X6 is not cheap, but this is primarily due to the fact that this auto-crossover is in good demand among the hijackers themselves.

Who buys used BMW X6 more often.

BMW X5 owners are basically the most loyal and worthy fans of the brand "BMW" for which, in principle, no other car brands exist anymore. More than half of the car owners who bought new or used cars of the BMW X6 brand have previously owned other cars of this Bavarian brand. Also, about 2/3 of all these BMW owners in the future will still remain loyal to the original German brand.

And yet, half of those who currently own the first generation of X6 cars are interested in buying the second generation of BMW X6 cars in the future. The other half of its owners (X6) are eyeing the purchase in the future of an already cheaper (used) version, X4 model cars or a model crossover.

Yes, there is also a very small part of BMW X6 owners who, for some reason of their own, in the future will simply abandon a BMW car and purchase Porsche products (for example, Macan and Cayenne cars) or Mercedes (for example, stamps , or ). But these are, as a rule, those owners who have previously purchased new X6 cars for themselves and have revised their views on the car market during their ownership.

But still, the majority of BMW X6 car owners in some magical and unknown way will remain loyal to the BMW auto brand and for the most part will continue to change their crossovers to the same brand of car, but in a more recent version.

Outcome.

If you are still seriously considering the BMW X6, then be prepared for frequent maintenance of the car, which will cost you a large sum. Still, this car is a premium SUV and its MOT (maintenance) as well as the cost of spare parts cannot be cheap.

The BMW X6, like most of the premium models of the Bavarian brand, are high-tech sophisticated vehicles, they constantly need careful attention to themselves and to all components of the car.

Be prepared to invest a lot of money in your vehicle so that it (your crossover) is always in excellent condition and never lets you down. Otherwise, this car (BMW X6) will only upset you.

It's important to know:

Also forget about changing the oil on a run of 10 - 15 thousand km. The oil will have to be changed almost every 7-8 thousand km, since its quality in our country today leaves much to be desired. And do not forget that in Russia today, in principle, there is no high-quality fuel that could be compared with European fuel. And all this ultimately significantly affects the condition of the engines installed on BMW cars. So you gotta remember frequent replacement oil is a guarantee that the engine of your car will pass more than 200 thousand km.

The cost of owning a used BMW X6.

We at our editorial office calculated how much it would cost to own this car for 3 years if you buy 5 summer car at a used car dealership.

We want to note right away that if you buy a diesel model of a car, then, in fact, due to the low fuel consumption of a diesel engine, unfortunately, you will not be able to save money. Here's the thing, X6 cars with diesel engines are much more expensive than their gasoline "brothers" (analogues). Ultimately, it will take 3 or 4 years to recoup the overpayment for a car when buying it (a used car) (this is with a small mileage every year). Also, please note that the cost of the planned Maintenance a car, especially in certain cases, is much more expensive than the same X6 gasoline models.

So you can summarize, inherently diesel BMW crossovers give you some imaginary savings for a while, but in the process of their operation, the owner of this diesel car will sooner or later realize that in the end, over a long period of operation of the car, he significantly overpaid for the maintenance of his SUV, if he compares all the costs of the same owner of the X6 gasoline model.

Let's roughly calculate together what the cost of owning a used BMW X6 bought on the Russian car market will be.

Let's take a used diesel (xDrive 30d) (E71) 2010 release, with a mileage of about 135 thousand km.

Let's assume that every year you will drive approximately 20,000 km on average (that's 54 km per day).

The average fuel consumption of this car model in the city according to the factory specification is 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers, on the highway (highway) - 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers, in mixed mode the crossover consumes - 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers. In reality, take our word for it, this expense is much higher, on average by 20 - 30%. Let's according to the factory specifications let's calculate how much it will be necessary to spend every year on diesel fuel to fill this diesel BMW X6.

It turns out the following, in order to drive 20 thousand km (this is in 1 year), you will need approximately 1480 liters diesel fuel. According to today's (average) prices at gas stations, it turns out that every year you will need to spend 54 thousand 760 rubles on diesel fuel (on average - 150 rub/day).

But again, this calculation will be valid only for 2016. In the future, this fuel will only rise in price due to natural high inflation in the country and, of course, due to an increase in excise taxes on the fuel itself.

The German concern "BMW" became the first large automobile enterprise that decided to start assembling cars in Russia. Avtotor is located in Kaliningrad and today this company supplies the largest number of BMWs entering the Russian market. At the same time, many people have doubts: is it worth taking a car assembled in Russia, how much better will a German-assembled BMW be? Opinions on the forums can be found directly opposite, moreover, it is difficult to provide objective evidence for both points of view.

What attracts a Russian buyer to truly German cars

One of the main advantages is true german car- the quality of the engine. As a result, the durability of the entire structure depends on the reliability of the motor, and it was German technology that was ahead of many manufacturers around the world in this parameter. And it is reliability that, ultimately, is lacking in the products of the Russian automobile industry. BMW has already become a symbol of practicality, quality and comfort all over the world.

Distinctive features of this car: excellent handling due to the coordinated work of complex electronic systems, serviceable brakes, a comfortable interior, in which a driver of any build will feel comfortable. For all positive qualities BMWs are designed specifically for city traffic, so they are not designed for difficult road conditions. After the company began assembling cars at the Kaliningrad plant, heated debates broke out among fans of this brand regarding the quality of cars.

Features of "BMW" assembled in Russia

How to distinguish bmw german assembly from Kaliningrad? The Russian assembly is equipped with a number of design differences. Since Avtotor's products are primarily aimed at the Russian buyer, a special "Russian package" was supposed to adapt them to non-standard local conditions. The main distinguishing features of the "Russian" BMW:

• The clearance increased by 22 mm made it possible to achieve off-road. Given the situation of Russian roads, such an addition can hardly be called superfluous.
• Stiffer shock absorbers and reinforced stabilizers (both front and rear). This will allow the machine to keep working longer.
• Electronics allows you to start the car even in conditions of quite severe frosts.
• Many motorists note that the Russian assembly is less sensitive to the quality of gasoline, which is important, given the quality of fuel at most gas stations.

Thus, the traditional BMW has become more durable, designed to overcome difficulties and travel on those routes for which the car was not originally intended at all. You can check the exact place of assembly of the car using the VIN code. This is a marking that is placed on the engine, and in which the country of origin must be reflected. Russian cars are marked with the letter "X". You can go shopping with a friend who knows where to look at the VIN.

What to choose: German or Russian assembly

So far, for the production of BMWs at the plant in Kaliningrad, almost completely imported components are used. That is, it is difficult to talk about the discrepancy in the quality of cars, since in the end they pass the same quality control. However, many note that when moving to vehicle Russian assembly is more audible noise, and the car in the end is less durable. However, these shortcomings can be attributed both to the quality of service and to compliance with the rules for operating the machine.

Cars assembled in Kaliningrad end up undergoing triple quality control: the parts are first checked by the manufacturer, then they are checked when they arrive at the factory, and, ultimately, they pass the final check after assembly. The probability of marriage in this case is minimized, so the "Russian" BMWs are not much inferior to the German ones. The Russian assembly has been on the market for 13 years.

An important factor determining the purchase of a Russian assembly is its cost. The question is often asked on the forums, is it possible to buy new bmw German assembly at the dealer? New german cars are still supplied to the Russian market, but their cost is very high. For example, the updated BMW 520i series has been available from official sellers since September last year at a price of 1.825 million rubles. Cars assembled in Russia are not subject to customs duties, so there is much less markup on prices.

German used car or new domestic

What is better to buy: a used car from Germany or a new domestic one? For the price, cars made in Russia are almost equal to models with low mileage that are transported across the border. It is difficult to say what exactly will be better for a Russian driver:

1. Used BMWs with low mileage correct operation little inferior to the new ones. The Germans have always been a frugal people, and used cars arrive from abroad at a very fast pace. good condition becoming a bargain.
2. However, new car impossible to compare with anything. It is always more pleasant to be behind the wheel of a car that no one else has owned before you. The purchase of new cars may fall into preferential lending programs aimed at supporting the manufacturer. This will help you save more.
3. The new machine has warranty card, which will allow you to correct any factory defects, if any. A lot of owners also speak positively about the Russian assembly: the cars are quite high-quality, they are in no way inferior to their German counterparts, and the build quality in them is no worse.

Prejudice regarding the quality of Russian cars, of course, have serious grounds. However, times are changing and it can be expected that Russian assembly will soon be at a quite decent level, gradually displacing the Western representatives of the automotive industry. So far, the choice remains only for the opinion and taste of the buyer.

Pre-styled xDrive35i have supercharged inline sixes 3.0 N54B30. An aluminum block, chain timing, direct injection and, unusually for BMWs before 2006, a TwinTurbo turbo with two relatively small volutes.
- Injection on the N54 with piezo injectors (180-200 euros apiece), which were not very successful. Adventures with them begin already in the region of 100 thousand: uneven speed, vibration, difficult start, increased consumption- these are all signals for diagnosing the power system. The root of evil happens, by the way, not only in nozzles - also in high-pressure fuel pumps (it may not even reach the first 100 thousand), ignition coils, candles and even lambda probes. It is very expensive to do repairs on the X6 by typing, so look for competent diagnosticians with a dealer scanner.
- The timing chain on the N54 runs differently. It is worth starting to control the stretching already from 100 thousand, but there are cars that departed with their own chain and 200 - it all depends on the style of operation.
- On the post-restyled xDrive35i, there are also supercharged sixes 3.0 of the same power (306 hp), but of a different family with the N55B30 index. Bore and stroke, as well as the compression ratio, are the same as on the N54, and direct injection has been preserved. The main differences are in the use of the Valvetronic timing system on the N55 (it simply didn’t fit on the N54), the rejection of piezo injectors in favor of electromagnetic ones, and also the rejection of a combination of two turbines in favor of one, but with two impellers - TwinScroll.
- It is interesting that electromagnetic nozzles cost about the same, but in practice they turned out to be more stable in terms of resource than piezo ones. The fuel injection pump resource is on average higher than on the N54, but also unpredictable - there are cases of its death at 120 thousand, someone drives 200+.
- On the N55, the crankcase ventilation is very intensively polluted, due to which the engine may begin to eat up oil when perfect condition piston rings.
- The top xDrive50i both before and after restyling come with a 4.4-liter V8 with the N63B44 index. Like the N55, it has a twin-scroll turbo and 408 horsepower. The cylinder block here is silumin. And this is one of the most problematic engines of modern BMWs.
- Prior to 2011, the N63 had a problem with compression rings pistons that sank and leaked oil. were weak and connecting rod bearings- they were also updated along with the crankshaft in 2011.
- Everything bmw motors very heavily heat-loaded, and the N63 generally breaks all records. Coking of the valves and tanning of the valve stem seals here occurs very quickly, and after the cylinder head is rebuilt, when the “heads” are reinstalled, it is elementary to turn the threads of the delicate silumin block, which causes the joint to flow furiously. If you see smudges, things can be very bad.
- System direct injection constantly refined: there are at least 3 revisions of the injection pump and 13 (!) revisions of the piezo injectors. Some of the injectors did not just stop working, but leaked mercilessly, which in the most neglected cases led to water hammer followed by deformation of the connecting rod in one or several cylinders at once. The conclusion is simple: you need high pressure fuel pumps and injectors, preferably the latest revision.
- The VANOS phase shifters on the N63, of course, love to leak. And it can also rip off plastic casings from them and chew on the timing chain. The chain, fortunately, does not fly off from this, but the lumps of plastic in the cylinder head are not the best way. Diagnostics of the operation of the couplings is required.
- Turbines on the N63 are located in the collapse of the block and work in hellish conditions at temperatures above 300 degrees. The fragility of the turbine cooling pump, as well as coking of oil inside the oil supply pipes, works to reduce their resource. As a result, the turbines overheat and run dry. The resource may not exceed 40-50 thousand.
- Against this background, the rest problem areas N63 seem like little things, however: throttle valves wedged, temperature sensors die, pipes of the cooling system and vacuum tubes melt from hellish heat, and in general, everything plastic under the hood does not live very long.
- The diesel range consists of two 3.0 inline sixes. M57TU2D30 in two versions of forcing went on cars until the spring of 2010: xDrive30d (235 hp) and xDrive35d (286 hp). Then, the engine of the new N57D30OL family (245 hp) appeared on the 30d, and instead of the 35d, the xDrive40d modification appeared with a 306-horsepower N57D30TOP. All these diesels have a lot in common, even if you leave out the cylinder configuration and volume. The timing drive here is chain (approximately 200-250 thousand is the chain resource), and the nozzles are piezoelectric (they last longer than gasoline ones, 150 thousand or more). Turbines operate at gentle loads, so more than 200-250 thousand go.
- Later versions of the M57 are already free of the problem of early wear of the dampers intake manifold and the motor is remarkably reliable. On the N57, other things being equal, the high-pressure fuel pump and nozzles are more capricious in terms of fuel quality, and the crankshaft pulley with a rubber damper is also falling apart - do not forget to check.