The BMW X6 crossover, which debuted in 2008, was created as a more "asphalt" sports version models . It differed from the original model in the design of the front end, a low sloping roof and a four-seat interior. The interior and technical “stuffing” were the same, the BMW X6 also had automatic all-wheel drive and an optional adaptive suspension. The only significant difference is that an active rear differential was installed on the X-sixth, which transmits due to the locking of the friction clutches to one of rear wheels more torque for better cornering control.

Gasoline biturbo engines were installed on the BMW X6: a three-liter in-line six-cylinder (306 hp) and a V8 4.4 with a capacity of 555, as well as a three-liter diesel “six”, developing from 235 to 381 hp. With. depending on modification. All versions were equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission ZF gears.

In 2009, the Bavarians introduced a "charged" version of the BMW X6 M, under the hood of which was an upgraded version of the V8 engine with a return of 555 hp. With. (the car turned out to be five "horses" more powerful than its main competitor - the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S model). Also, the "emka" had an improved "automatic" and a stiffer suspension lowered by several millimeters. According to passport data, the crossover was able to accelerate to hundreds in 4.7 seconds.

In small quantities, a hybrid version of the X6 ActiveHybrid (E72) with a V8 4.4 engine and an ECVT electromechanical variator with built-in electric motors was also produced. Total return power plant- 485 l. With. The car turned out to be too complicated and heavy, and the experiment was considered unsuccessful.

The BMW X6 was produced at a plant in the American Spartanburg, cars for Russian market since 2009 they have been assembled at Avtotor. In total, until 2014, 260 thousand crossovers were produced.

Table of BMW X6 car engines

Power, l. With.

Version	Engine model	engine's type	Volume, cm3	Note
BMW X6 xDrive35i	N54B30	R6, petrol, turbo	2979	306	2008–2010
BMW X6 xDrive35i	N55B30	R6, petrol, turbo	2979	306	2010–2014
BMW X6 xDrive50i	N63B44	V8, petrol, turbo	4395	408	2008–2014
S63B44	V8, petrol, turbo	4395	555	2009–2014
BMW X6 ActiveHybrid	N63B44	V8, petrol, turbo	4395	485	2009–2011 hybrid
BMW X6 xDrive30d	M57D30TU2	R6, diesel, turbo	2993	235	2008–2010
BMW X6 xDrive30d	M57D30OL	R6, diesel, turbo	2993	245	2010–2014
BMW X6 xDrive35d	M57D30TU2	R6, diesel, turbo	2993	286	2008–2010
BMW X6 M50d	N57S	R6, diesel, turbo	2993	381	2012–2014

2nd generation, 2014

Crossover "BMW X6" (BMW X6) is offered with petrol and diesel engines. All versions have all-wheel drive and are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

BMW X6 xDrive35i

Prices for a car start at 5,180,000 rubles, which is the price of the BMW X6 xDrive35i version with a three-liter in-line six-cylinder turbo engine with a capacity of 306 hp. With. The basic equipment has a leather interior, dual-zone climate control, an audio system, cruise control, rain sensors, parking sensors, xenon headlights, alloy wheels.

BMW X6 xDrive50i

A crossover equipped with a V8 4.4 turbo engine that develops 450 forces is estimated at 5,980,000 rubles. It will take 4.8 seconds for such a car to accelerate to hundreds.

BMW X6 xDrive30d

Version of the BMW X6 xDrive30d, under the hood of which is a three-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 249 hp. with., is offered at a price of 5,210,000 rubles.

BMW X6 xDrive40d

The xDrive40d modification is equipped with the same three-liter diesel engine, but boosted to 313 hp. With. Its price is from 5,460,000 rubles.

BMW X6 xDrive M50d

Crossover BMW X6 xDrive M50d worth from 6,340,000 rubles has a three-liter diesel engine with triple turbocharging, developing 381 forces. The car features a retuned suspension, sports seats and interior decoration.

The most powerful crossover BMW X6 M, equipped with a V8 4.4 engine with two turbochargers with a capacity of 575 liters. with., is estimated at 7,940,000 rubles.

The second generation BMW X6 has been produced since 2014 at the factory in Spartanburg, USA. Cars in fixed configurations for the Russian market are assembled at Avtotor in Kaliningrad. By design, the car is similar to the model, differing from it in a more sporty body silhouette.

14.12.2016

bmw) is one of the most popular premium crossovers worldwide. Despite the high cost and the need to wait in line for a purchase of a month or more, the bulk of sales today fall on new cars, and that’s all, because many potential buyers of used BMW X6 are afraid of possible expensive breakdowns. Today we will try to either confirm that the purchase of this car from runs will eventually cost a lot of money or dispel this myth.

A bit of history:

The BMW X6 was first introduced in 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show. The car pioneered a new class of premium coupe crossovers, the Sports Activity Coupe. In 2009, at the New York Auto Show, a charged version of the novelty was shown, which was designated by the “M” index, in the same year, but another serial modification of the “Active Hybrid” model was already presented as part of the Frankfurt auto show. At the end of 2011, as part of the modernization of its lineup, the company "" restyled all versions of the crossover. During the first three years of sales this car, the German concern sold more than 150,000 copies.

Problem areas BMW X6 with mileage

To quality paintwork and corrosion resistance of the body there are no complaints, but still, some elements of the body require attention. Thus, in particular, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition drainage system located near windshield. The fact is that if it clogs, there is a high probability that the main control unit of the car will be flooded with water. The trapeze of the wipers is not famous for its quality, over time it begins to creak, in order to solve the problem, the trapezoid should be replaced. There is also a complaint about the reliability of the power steering reservoir (it cracks), and the washer fluid supply hose to the glass of the tailgate (liquid leaks appear). And if the first drawback can be eliminated quickly and inexpensively, then for the elimination of the second one you will have to pay about 500 USD. (It is necessary to disassemble almost the entire interior).

Engines

BMW X6 is equipped with such power units- petrol 3.0 (306 hp), 4.4 (407 and 450 hp); diesel 3.0 (from 230 to 381 hp), and hybrid 4.4 (407 hp). Depending on how the engine and turbocharging control system is configured, each power unit has its own index - 30, 35, 40, 50 and M50. Operating experience has shown that the best option for the acquisition would be a car with a diesel engine. This type of engine has a fairly long resource and rarely causes criticism from the owners, so buying a diesel BMW X6, even with a mileage of under 200,000 km, is not always a sentence. Often, at this run, owners are faced with the first investment in the power unit, as a rule, this is the replacement of glow plugs. But only on condition that the car was not refueled at gas stations with a dubious reputation.

The most reliable among the gasoline versions is the 3.0 engine. His most weak point the injection system is considered (the high-pressure pump and nozzles fail). Motor 4.4 in 2008 was awarded the title of "Engine of the Year" in Germany, but it is completely unsuitable for our operating conditions. The fact is that the motor is very heavily loaded with temperature, and the oil channels tend to coke quickly (black oily deposits form in all channels), as a result, the turbine experiences not only a large load (it heats up to 700 ° C), but also oil starvation, which leads to to her rapid wear. For the same reason, they turn to 120,000 km connecting rod bearings and rings lie, as a result, this leads to oil consumption, up to 1 liter per 1000 km. On most of these engines, by 150,000 km, capital is required, the cost of which is equal to the cost of a good used foreign car (in an unofficial service, they will ask for about 6,000 USD for repairs). If you would like to purchase new engine, then you will have to pay about 20,000 USD for it.

All power units do not have an oil dipstick, so you cannot check the level and condition of the oil yourself. You also need to know that car maintenance is not carried out by mileage or by time, like most cars. BMW X6 is equipped with a system that independently monitors when maintenance is necessary and notifies about it with an inscription on the instrument panel. That's just considering our operating conditions, this system notifies very rarely (once every 20-25 thousand km). For Europe, such intervals are considered the norm, but not here. Considering the quality of the fuel lubricants, this can lead to disastrous consequences. Therefore, in order not to experiment, most servicemen recommend not waiting for a notification from the system and servicing the car at least once every 10,000 km.

On cars of the first years of production, a problem with piezo injectors is common (the cost of one fluctuates around $ 200). The main problem is that if even one nozzle fails, you will be strongly recommended to change the entire set. All engines are very much afraid of overheating, and due to the lack of an engine temperature sensor on the tidy, it is impossible to monitor its temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to wash the cooling radiator at least twice a year.

Transmission

Officially, the BMW X6 comes only with a six- and eight-speed automatic transmission, there is also a mechanic, but it is only available on European versions. About reliability automatic transmission opinions differ greatly and the point here is not that someone is lucky and someone is not, but in engine power and the more powerful it is, the sooner the box will need to be repaired. For example, with the most powerful motor 4.4 box rarely lives more than 100,000 km. On the diesel cars gearbox problems are less common, and if service intervals are not neglected (oil and filter changes every 80,000 km), it will last up to 300,000 km. The main problems of the automatic transmission are the failure of the mechatronics, the wear of the bushings inside the box, by 60,000 km the box pan and the bushing to which the electrical connector is connected begin to flow.

Reliability running BMW X6

BMW X6 front and rear is equipped with independent multi-link suspension. V top configuration the car is equipped with an X-Drive system with active steering and an active rear differential. This combination gives incredible control over the handling of the car, which even many sports coupe owners would envy. But such a configuration also has its drawbacks - the high cost of repairs. Before buying a car in a used condition, be sure to check the tightness of the differential, the fact is that in most cases oil flows out through its drive. The main sign of a problem will be oil streaks on rear gear. Also pay attention to the condition of the active stabilizers. If the previous owner did not drive carefully, then they will be in oily streaks (the cost of one original stabilizer ranges from 800-1000 USD).

One pump works for active stabilizers and power steering, and in order not to have to change it on early runs, it is necessary to monitor the level and condition of the power steering fluid. If we talk about the service life of consumable suspension elements, then most often the stabilizer struts fail (on average, once every 30-40 thousand km). Wishbones will last an average of 60-70 thousand km, on the same run it may be necessary to replace the steering rods. Silent blocks trailing arms and ball joints will last 80-90 thousand km. Shock absorbers, support and wheel bearings nurse up to 150,000 km. brake pads on average, they live 30-35 thousand km, drives up to 70,000 km.

Salon

The interior of the BMW X6 is made of very high quality and wear-resistant materials that retain a good presentation even after 200,000 km. The only interior element that can be used to determine the approximate mileage is the stop / start button, which begins to wear off at 150,000 km, and at 200,000 km there are practically no inscriptions on it. There are no special complaints about sound insulation. I would also like to note the reliability of electrical equipment, which is quite a large number here. Of the shortcomings in the electronics, only the unreliability of the interior climate control system can be noted.

Outcome:

Despite the fact that the BMW X6 has been perceived as an unreliable car, it must be recognized that this car is quite reliable, and most of the problems that owners face are the result of improper maintenance and operation. But it is worth recognizing that the car has a number of minor drawbacks, which require no small investment to eliminate. The best option there will be a car with a diesel engine and low mileage (up to 100,000 km) or a story that is well known to you.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

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 this vehicle: excellent controllability 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. At the same time, many note that when driving on a vehicle of Russian assembly, noise is heard more, and the car as a result turns out to be 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, the new car can not be compared 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.

Quality bias Russian cars certainly have good reasons. At the same time, times are changing, and we can expect that the Russian assembly will soon be at a quite decent level, gradually ousting Western representatives of the automotive industry. So far, the choice remains only for the opinion and taste of the buyer.

Cars from the Bavarian company BMW have always indicated the success of their owner. No matter what anyone says, German models are practical, durable and fast. Crossovers are especially popular. For example, the BMW X5 is characterized as calm and economical. sport car. At the same time, it is very powerful, which becomes clear both when driving on the highway and in the city stream of models.

All without exception, car owners note that in the city the five show themselves calm and economical. At the same time on the track it is fast and even aggressive. And in any case, it is very easy and pleasant to manage it.

Most likely, this is a merit not only of designers and engineers who thought through everything to the smallest detail, but also of the craftsmen who made the car. In this article, we will look at where the BMW X5 is assembled for Russian buyers, and how a car of our production differs from a purebred German.

The oldest factories that assemble the BMW X5 are located in America, Germany and England. Of these, in Russia you can find American-made cars.
A few years ago, BMW X5 for the Russian market began to be assembled at a local factory. In the summer of 2009, it became known that the car would be made at the Avtotor production site. In the first year, approximately 1,000 models rolled off the assembly line. Further, until last year 2015, their number only increased.

By the way, this is not the only car German concern which is collected on Russian plant. At the same time, BMW X6 began to be made here, and even earlier, the third and fifth series sedans and the X3 crossover rolled off the assembly line. It is interesting that the first car of the Bavarian company was assembled and produced here at the end of the last century, in 1999. The number of models of our assembly was 555. Already in 2007, this figure increased to 4.5 thousand. In 2015, it almost doubled.

Let's see how Russian craftsmen do their job and whether it is worth buying a BMW X5 of our assembly.

Overview of the BMW X5 of the Russian assembly

The first BMW X5 that came off the Russian assembly line cost 68,000 euros. He had two power units under the hood, which gave out a total power of 309 Horse power. One of them was a two-liter turbocharged gasoline, and the other worked on an electrician. The engines were connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission. By the way, the car has not changed since that time either externally or in terms of technology. That's just the cost of it increased by a quarter.

In fact, the Russian assembly is not much different from the German one. And the point is not that our craftsmen suddenly began to make reliable cars, but that local production is SKD. That is, finished parts are sent to Russia, and in our country they are only welded, and they give the car the necessary appearance. Therefore, as it turned out, where the BMW X5 is assembled is not so important. After all, the German quality remains the same in any case.

A little about the advantages of the crossover. The car consumes only 3.4 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers. The electric motor can stretch up to 31 kilometers on a single charge.

Its design is thought out to the smallest detail. Clean lines, a muscular body and slanted struts are what sets the car apart. It is stylish and unique in its own way. Vertical air intakes appeared in the side bumper. They improve aerodynamics. In the cabin of the Russian modification, new sports very comfortable seats appeared. Also, around the perimeter there are LED lights. It goes to the front panel from the side of the doors. Interestingly, its color changes depending on the desire of the driver in a range of white, blue and orange.

The multimedia system is amazing. It is quite powerful, and the output sound is very loud thanks to excellent speakers. The screen diagonal is 10.25 inches. There are so many functions that you can get confused. You can control the machine using this display, and nothing more. In general, it will take about a month to study the functionality of the screen alone.

Security here is also at the highest level. Both driver and passenger can feel protected. The seat cushions are adjustable in any position, they are heated and can be pulled out depending on your desire.

Now a little about the shortcomings. The ride settings on the BMW X5 are fairly average. But, this is not the fault of our engineers. The car starts with a slight delay. Although the car is positioned as a sports car, it is more relaxed than you might expect. In crossovers Russian assembly some note wide gaps between parts. Soundproofing does not suffer from this, as well as aesthetic characteristics. But, they note that dust and dirt are often clogged in the cracks. And also, dampness from natural precipitation accumulates here.

But, nevertheless, the mentioned shortcomings are not so serious as not to pay attention to the BMW X5. Ultimately, where the crossover is assembled is not so important. Therefore, do not be afraid of our assembly, and feel free to buy a model.

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 in those years received a lot of critical reviews for a new extraordinary car model. But contrary to all the forecasts of experts this crossover X6 series has become popular all over 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 self-confidence, which were 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 system all-wheel drive, well, etc. 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 basic configuration parking sensors are installed that help the driver's visibility 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 BMW cars, 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 car X5 models. 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 motor oil, low-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 larger percentage of problems with powertrains than 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 new car occur mainly during 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 disadvantage of this car (X6) is 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. Typically, such insurance for a BMW X6 car is not cheap, and 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 amount. 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, is high-tech complex vehicles, they constantly need careful attention to themselves and to all components of the machine.

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.

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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, in fact, due to the low fuel consumption of a diesel engine, alas, you will not be able to save money. The point here is that 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 the car’s operation, 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.