Oppo-confession

"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin) 06/21/2016 at 00:01 • Filed to: None

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I don’t hate the BMW X6.

But I’m not in love with it either. I like that it’s ridiculous looking because it’s an expensive vehicle for people that want that kind of attention. It does it’s job perfectly, and I can’t fault it for that.

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Sidebar: Why is America not getting the new Chevy Trailblazer? Are they seriously suggesting that they couldn’t sell/market an SUV in the US?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:03

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The only acceptable x6 is the X6M

BReLp7dzHM3ytYsE > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:06

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I'll take it one step further: I like that shade of green on that X6.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 06/21/2016 at 00:06

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Can you ever not accept a car with a V8 with over 550hp?

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > BReLp7dzHM3ytYsE 06/21/2016 at 00:10

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Oooh, yeah, I didn’t even notice that. That’s a great color

Also partial to that blue on the Trailblazer too

Frenchlicker > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:10

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I’ll make a confession too:

Ihave an odd draw to the QX80 and its Toyota sibling.

Vicente Esteve > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:11

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I love the batshit insanity of the X6M.

Honestly, I would get an X6M before an M5,M6 or X5M. M6 Grand Touring is the exception though.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:11

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I like the Nissan Juke, I’m trading my Sonic for one a few days.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:12

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I like the X6 honestly. Something about it just works.

The X4 though? Hell nope. The X6 design language does not translate downward in size.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Frenchlicker 06/21/2016 at 00:13

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Bad news friend; Infiniti is Nissan, Toyota has Lexus.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Vicente Esteve 06/21/2016 at 00:14

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Right! Batshit insanity is a critical part of buying a luxury car!

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/21/2016 at 00:16

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I agree, all of the appeal is the exclusivity. It’s the most expensive SUV BMW makes, that's the crazy appeal. It's like buying an M6 over an M5, it's not as useful so it’s cooler lol

wafflesnfalafel > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 06/21/2016 at 00:27

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I do too - functionally quirky, (but they are a bit too small inside...)

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:28

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I actually like the styling too. Hate the vehicle but like the way it looks. I actually kind of like the GLE “coupe” as well. Like Logansteno said: The X4 doesn’t really work though - the back overhang is too huge. I just saw one for the first time the other day and my first thought was “why does that X6 look so bad? I remember liking them...” Then I got closer and realized it was smaller and deformed.

Also I’d love the Trailblazer, but it is a small market in the US. The price and fuel economy would be too high for the mainstream compared to crossovers so basically it would just be fighting the 4Runner. Not a lot of sales to go around.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > wafflesnfalafel 06/21/2016 at 00:36

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I’m still single, so space is not a issue. The only time I need it is when:

1. Gatorade is on sale, and I buy lots (last time I bought eight, 24 packs @ $15/24 bottles).

2. Moving my tools around for odd jobs.

3. Taking my empties to the beer store.

Vicente Esteve > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:36

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True!

For Sweden > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 00:38

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How To Make The BMW X6 Cool

Take BMW’s Dakar racer

Remove Mini Countryman body

Apply BMW X6 body

That’s it

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 06/21/2016 at 00:41

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I think the only SUV I could ever get behind is a diesel Trailblazer, I guess I’m just destined for wagons only lol

Still though, I just can't believe that people wouldn't buy a smaller Tahoe or more capable Equinox /Traverse

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > For Sweden 06/21/2016 at 00:42

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Good God man! You're on to something there!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 01:00

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I can’t seperate the x6 from 2 assholes that own them.

The trailblazer has been out for 4 years. They did file trademark papers suggesting the next version will replace the traverse. In 2019. If would be expensive to federalize unless they can piggyback the Colorado testing. With crossovers market exploding I don't see it unless as some Colorado trim level.

Textured Soy Protein > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 02:08

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I hate the X6 and all other vehicles like it.

Compared to the mid/full-size CUVs they’re based on, they drive exactly the same, but you gain swoopy styling in exchange for reduced cargo room and rear seat headroom.

If you’re going go put up with reduced cargo room and rear seat headroom, there are so many other options that will also drive better than a mid/full-size CUV.

Case in point: I really like the X3 with the M Sport and Dynamic Handling packages, because it does a good job of balancing the CUV room for people and cargo while still being pretty fun to drive. The fact that it has both the room and the fun is why I like it. But turn it into an X4 and you just lost a bunch of the room for zero additional fun driving ability.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Frenchlicker 06/21/2016 at 07:01

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Welp. Were gonna temporarily take your Jalop card and well give it back after you study brand connections...

LongbowMkII > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 07:19

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That's just it. Tahoes have huge margins.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 07:23

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Oh I think there would be a market, but I’m just not sure it is big enough. I’d love a more capable, diesel Equinox-sized vehicle, but we’ve seen this play out before - all the enthusiasts complained when the Explorer went unibody and towing/off-roaming capability went down, but they kept just enough for sales to go up.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 08:36

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I don’t hate it. I abhor it.

Frenchlicker > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 09:10

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Shit, you're right. Maybe I thought that because they are both bulbous and pointless.

Frenchlicker > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 06/21/2016 at 09:11

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As I said to the other guy, maybe I thought that because they are both bulbous and pointless.

DynamicWeight > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/21/2016 at 13:09

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I drove my ex-gf dad’s brand new X6 to the lake once. As we were cruising down the highway, probably doing about 75. The damn thing decided something was wrong in the engine and shut it down. Leaving me about 10 seconds of battery power to get over to the shoulder. It wouldn’t restart. We sat there on the side of the road for about 20 minutes when I tried again and it fired up. Evidently in it’s short life it would also buck and jump around with the engine never really running right. Basically everything in the car was SO annoying to deal with. Everything had a special little process you had to know. What a dumb vehicle.