Comments on: Official: There will be M-Versions of the X-Models

By: Harish

Harish — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:13:17 +0000

Who would buy M series X models???those who seek performance would rather get the M5 or M3

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:53:48 +0000

@adood84: That competitor will come in the future. There will be two high-end models.

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Car Guides » The future of M: BMW X5, X6 and less — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:50:41 +0000

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The future of M: BMW X5, X6 and less | 9autos.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:10:09 +0000

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By: Gragop

Gragop — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:24:38 +0000

If Mercedes can make the Black Series (honestly I love the CLK Black) at a price point of around $150,000 then BMW would make a killing at this price point if they produced a mid-engined V8 either N/A or turbocharged. Hell, even a true CSL model would do well in the US at that point if they can sell Black Series for that much. Unfortunately for us BMW came out with the M1 30 years to early and the 8 Series 18 years too early.

However, back to the topic - My point is that if BMW produces SUV-based M vehicles then you begin to dilute the M brand. M should be something exclusive as it has remained in the past, something that not everyone can own and not every car is suitable for. I guess BMW just feels it needs to put something in the same segment as the Cayenne Turbo or ML63 AMG. Who gives a crap how fast a SUV can lap the ‘Ring? That’s not what they’re designed for!

By: adood84

adood84 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:06:28 +0000

@George: I guess BMW’s marketing team should look at the R8 with its 18 month waiting list , I’m sure a BMW competitor would sell even more

By: George Michael

George Michael — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:55:08 +0000

I agree that the X5M or X6M is not something I want to see, I don’t even like the X6, but despite Bimmer’s claim to be the “ultimate driving machine”, their true goal will always be to be the “ultimate $$$-making machine”.

By: Gragop

Gragop — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:20:30 +0000

I honestly don’t care of if BMW has the stats to back up production of M vehicles - I can guarantee if they make an M version of anything it will sell well. For years BMW has claimed that SUV’s aren’t compatible with the M program in that the nature of an SUV( curb weight, ride height, etc) is counterintuitive of what M stands for. I just think this shows that M stands more for Marketing that Motorsport now and that’s unfortunate.

By: George

George — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:50:13 +0000

I think that BMW’s Marketing Team have the stats to back up the future production of an M X6 & X5. Perhaps, they should consider a 135 hatcback instead of the current 130, so that it can compete with the Audi S3.

By: BMW YR

BMW YR — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:14:25 +0000

a bmw supercar..there jus has to be it just must happen.the csl is on the way im sure of it.

By: RawAutos

RawAutos — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:33:41 +0000

@adood84: BMW is the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’. It is the ultimate in every way that they make cars. You have to wait for this. BMW always said that they would never produce an M SUV… Now, they are. I’m convinced a CSL will come about and an R8 type of vehicle, as well.

By: RawAutos

RawAutos — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:31:34 +0000

@Gragop: You can’t really ask what’s separating AMG and ///M. BMW is still a lot different. You put an X5 M up against the ML 63 AMG on the track and you will see an SUV that is way better than the AMG. It’s just like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. It’s a monster around the track. Don’t be so quick to judge.

By: Gragop

Gragop — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:05:24 +0000

Man, my respect for BMW seems to diminish by the day. The only BMW X5 I’d consider by M Division is the X5 LeMans with the V12 and 6-speed manual. But they didn’t produce it so it’s a moot point.

So what’s separating BMW from AMG at this point?(That’s a rhetorical question)

By: adood84

adood84 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:53:29 +0000

I liked non of it to be honest. Having an X6M and X5M is disgraceful to the ///M badge why not just call them X6iS or something like that. I don’t like the idea of turbos either but I guess emission laws are forcing them to go in that direction. I really don’t know what BMW won’t have an attempt on the super car thing, Merc has the SLC coming out, Audi has go the R8 which has an 18 month waiting list , BMW doesn’t have anything that comes close to having a ring time close to the GT-R , ZR-1 or 911 TT… they are suppose to be the “Ultimate driving machine” … as a fan of BMW I’m truly disappointed