HELP! Looking to Purchase a 2015 BMW X6M or X5M. Lots of Questions

[Bobby_Drake]

More people prefer X5M over X6M due to more trunk space and head room. Otherwise same interior, and engine. You really cannot go wrong either way. It's just a matter of preference. Good luck!

[SNAGuy]

Originally Posted by pglover19

Why? Do you think the X5M has a better resell value?

I think you said it best earlier, the headroom in the X6M is less that the X5M and that's due to styling of the body. If that is a concern of yours then the X5M is the one to go with.

I own a '15 X5M and love it to death and I'm planning on keeping it at least until after the next gen is released and on the road for a bit.

Make sure the front break service has been done on I believe a '17 or older. The rotors from what I've read have been changed to get rid of the squeal everyone has experienced.

I just recently had my front break service done (around 37k miles) and since then no squeal.

[pglover19]

Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

Since the car is not CPO, you can try to be negotiate more $ off the asking price or discount on extended warranty. You can build an X5M or X6M on bmwusa and see all the options you could have gotten with this car so you have an idea of how much they would be brand new. 2017 models on added wireless charging and apple car play as an option. This was not available on 2015-16 models.

Bang and Olufsen is not worth it IMO if you're paying msrp; but in the used market, it doesn't really add that much value to your car. I'd let someone take the depreciation and would look for a used one with it. It's a nice upgrade. Also has mood LED lighting at night - which the standard harman kardon does not have.

The self parking option you're referring to is park assist. The car pretty much helps you parallel park; it will automatically measure the parking spot to see if it can park, then it will guide you with the parking; the car auto steers for you and all you need to do is control the brakes.

I just recently got my '16 X5M - traded my '14 M6 GC . I'm in San Diego, so the market here is different vs your area. But if you like, I can give you more details on my purchase, etc.

I LOVE the car; actually more than my M6. Only draw back is the X5M eats even more gas.

Can you provide more detail on your purchase.

[pglover19]

I am trying to stay under $60K for a 2015 X5M or X6M.. Right now, I am leaning heavily toward the X5M.

[Apple Corps]

I believe that you are pressing for some answers here that only you can answer. Do you need the space & "utility" of the X5 or the somewhat "sportier" design of the X6 hatchback? How important is resale vs getting what you want or need? And which of those is more critical - want or need?

The X6 is not as versatile as the X5 vis a vis space. Performance is identical I believe. You are listing a number of cars with their options but we can not see them. What is their real condition - scuffed & worn / shiny and repaired / mint? Only you can size that up.

[gqgambler]

Originally Posted by pglover19

I plan to keep the vehicle for a least 10 or more years. My wife still has her 2005 BMW X5 that we purchased new in 2005.

You answered it right here. Go with the X5M.
You obviously loved your X5 the first time around to keep it for 10 years. She will enjoy the X5M.

[Bobby_Drake]

Originally Posted by pglover19

Can you provide more detail on your purchase.

PM me with your specific questions. I'm glad to help.

[pglover19]

In looking for a used X5M or X6M, is the B&O sound system a must? Most of the vehicles I am seeing does not have the B&O system. Based on some research it looks like the B&O system can control nighttime lighting in the vehicle.

Also questions about extended warranty. I'm in the market for a 2015 and most of the vehicles I have found the warranty will end in May 2019 before the mileage. Most of the vehicles are not CPO. What are other folks doing as it relates to extended warranty?

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by pglover19

In looking for a used X5M or X6M, is the B&O sound system a must? Most of the vehicles I am seeing does not have the B&O system. Based on some research it looks like the B&O system can control nighttime lighting in the vehicle.

Also questions about extended warranty. I'm in the market for a 2015 and most of the vehicles I have found the warranty will end in May 2019 before the mileage. Most of the vehicles are not CPO. What are other folks doing as it relates to extended warranty?

I just changed from a X5 with HK to a X6M with BO. In my opinion BO is worth it, after you disable ASD of course, much cleaner sound and I love the central speaker...that has a cool factor. Also the speakers have their own led lights which is cool too.

[pglover19]

I have searching all weekend for a X5M or X6M for my wife. I found a 2015 certified X5M with low miles (25,098) in Sapphire black. One owner, pretty much full loaded with the B&O sound system and rear entertainment system. The only problem is that the interior is Sonoma beige full leather. My wife does not want a light color that will get dirty easily or show blue jeans stain. Her first choice is the Aragon brown interior.

Can someone comment on the durability of the sonoma beige interior color and whether the color is a darker brown.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by pglover19

I have searching all weekend for a X5M or X6M for my wife. I found a 2015 certified X5M with low miles (25,098) in Sapphire black. One owner, pretty much full loaded with the B&O sound system and rear entertainment system. The only problem is that the interior is Sonoma beige full leather. My wife does not want a light color that will get dirty easily or show blue jeans stain. Her first choice is the Aragon brown interior.

Can someone comment on the durability of the sonoma beige interior color and whether the color is a darker brown.

It's pretty light. It's beige. Not sure why these vehicles even come in beige any more imho. Now give me some of that silver stone!

[pglover19]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

It's pretty light. It's beige. Not sure why these vehicles even come in beige any more imho. Now give me some of that silver stone!

Based on some research, sliverstone is very light as well. Is that correct?

[UBERV8]

Following this thread as I just sold my M3 and am looking for either a 2015 X5M or 2014+ RR sport supercharged 5.0. Same budget as well, like to keep it under $60k.

I've been searching intently every day and I guess my budget doesn't suite my needs because all the X5m's I'm finding nationwide have warranties ending soon. Then the extended warranties are pricey. I've been quoted $3,995 for the BMW 1yr/unlimited miles or $5,995 for the BMW 2yr/unlimited miles.

Of course quotes are based on MY and mileage and this one was a 2015 with 49k miles.

I've located a GREAT deal on the RR which is CPO 6yr/100k and has everything I could want but it's slower than the X5M.

Let us know what you find OP.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by pglover19

Based on some research, sliverstone is very light as well. Is that correct?

Yes but it's gorgeous and not beiiiiiiiige lol

[pglover19]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Yes but it's gorgeous and not beiiiiiiiige lol

It looks like a lot of maintenance to me.. In order, what interior color is the less maintenance?

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by pglover19

It looks like a lot of maintenance to me.. In order, what interior color is the less maintenance?

in my opinion the best looking low maintenance is Aragon Brown

[pglover19]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

in my opinion the best looking low maintenance is Aragon Brown

My wife loves this color... It has been a difficult search finding a Black exterior with Aragon Brown interior in a 2015 X5M.

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by pglover19

My wife loves this color... It has been a difficult search finding a Black exterior with Aragon Brown interior in a 2015 X5M.

I have a x6m in Donington gray with Aragon Brown interior; initially I wasn't sure about the gray exterior but now I love it and it goes very well with the interior...

[pglover19]

Any forum member seen a black exterior with Aragon brown interior X5M 2015 or 2016 within my budget, please let me know.

[aas5]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

I have a x6m in Donington gray with Aragon Brown interior; initially I wasn't sure about the gray exterior but now I love it and it goes very well with the interior...

I am on my third x6 and second x6m so I am biased. X5 and X6 are nearly identical. I have a family of 5 and we have enough room for short and long trips and never had any issues fitting everything we need in the car. To me, x6m looks more aggressive and cooler of the two. As you can see in my signature, mine is LBB with red interior and I think this color combo is great and doesn't get dull. Either car you choose you will love and enjoy the driving experience, which in my mind is the main reason to buy these cars. I also have B&O and like the design and sound.

[pglover19]

I guess I need to take another look at the X6M.

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by pglover19

I guess I need to take another look at the X6M.

For me it works great, because I have 2 small kids (3 and 5) and they don't need the headroom in the back. Also the car looks sportier in my opinion...