The BMW X6 E71 was first shown as a concept at the 2007 IAA in Frankfurt. The concept car was liked by specialists and potential consumers, and already in May 2008, serial production and sales of the car began.
The BMW X6 E71 combines the hallmarks of an SUV with high ground clearance, all-wheel drive, big wheels, tires, and a bold body design. The X6 crossover, as well as the X5 E70, was produced at a plant in the city of Spartanburg (South Carolina, USA) and in Kaliningrad (Russia). BMW E71 was put into production as an all-wheel drive car with power distribution between the front and rear axles. The Dynamic Performance Control system in turn provides a variable distribution of torque between the left and right rear wheels, which increases stability, which helps in handling on uneven road surfaces.
In cars with all-wheel drive, the inscription "xDrive" is added to the model name, for example - xDrive50i, instead of 5.0i, as was the case on early versions of the X series crossovers. The new configuration of the coupe-like body prompted a new name for a new type of vehicle, thus the abbreviation SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) was born, which is used to designate an SUV (crossover) with a profiled body, exactly the same as the coupe and thanks to the special shape of the body , X6 had virtually no competitors. The E71 was equipped with active steering, Adaptive Drive, adaptive headlights, a Head-Up display, a professional navigation system with TV function, air suspension on the rear axle for greater stability and four-zone automatic climate control. For even more individuality, packages such as Individual, M Exclusive Edition and M Sport Edition were available.
In autumn 2009, a special variant concept car, the ActiveHybrid, was presented in Frankfurt. This is a hybrid, more economical version of the E71. It is 13mm longer than the base version and has a different rear end. Further, the ActiveHybrid version was given the body number - E72, and in the same year the car went on sale with the N63B44 engine + electric motor. In the same year, the X6 was awarded the 2009 Off-Road Vehicle of the Year award in the crossover group by Off Road magazine among readers.
OWNER REVIEW
I bought myself the simplest BMW x6 2012 in the line - xdrive35i. Impressions are not the best, because I expected more. Was in the showroom, could not resist this brilliant handsome. The manager poured some virtues into my head, and I, hanging my ears, absorbed them together with my wife. I haven't looked at the reviews, and I've only seen positive ones. The Kaliningrad assembly was not embarrassed either. Immediately toned, put wheels on 20 and forward, catching the special glances of passers-by.
But here came the gray everyday life, the same as the color of the body of my car. From the first days, the forcibly installed satellite security system began to annoy. Despite the replacement of the unit, I had to apply to have it turned off altogether. They want to steal it. After 7000 km of St. Petersburg roads, the paint from the rear arch suddenly began to peel off. And this is in the car for almost 3 lyamas! After contacting the dealer, I was in a state of embarrassment - the “problem” places of the bmw x6 e71 were photographed and undertook to send a claim to the factory! After a few days, an answer came, where the case was not recognized as a warranty, as the car was used in harsh conditions. I wonder how they figured it out? And it's not a Chinese car. I had to pay, but already on the side.
After 22,000 km there was a periodic knock in the box. The service department said everything was fine. But that's not all! The peak of my irritation with this car happened recently. I decided to take my family abroad on the route Finland-Germany-Poland. And on one of the ideal German roads, he stopped starting. I called the dealer in Peter, but he, as always, could not help, even the tow truck did not organize. As a result, we contacted the representative office of the brand via the Internet and they quickly came for me. Verdict - something happened to the fuses. As a result, I had to leave the car and fly by plane, and I received the car 3 weeks later with an invoice for transportation. Well, at least they fixed it under warranty. After reading reviews about bmw x6 2012, I also found this disease, now I’m not going to drive it far.
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OWNER REVIEW
Complete set, so what got. So I wanted with an adaptive suspension, which itself adapts to the road, but without it. There are no door closers (somehow ignoble), the steering wheel is not active. But these dopas, as they say, often break down. But even without this, the car is wonderful.
Wheels are 20, the color of the car is black. From the first days I felt how he was rushing, and this is impressive - in one breath up to 150 km / h. Some reviews about the BMW x6 e71 indicate a fire during a sharp acceleration of the checks, but this is still not the case on my car. The salon is really all about people. Materials are decent. The car is smart, it will warn you even when the washer is over. He does not have a probe, because there is an electronic sensor. You approach with the key in your pocket, you stretch your hand to the door, and the locks open.
On the highway eats 11-12 liters of the 98th. With a quiet city ride 15 liters, and if you drive, then 18 liters. Rain and light sensors - how did I live without them? Adaptive headlights are bad. The mugs are large, with position memorization, as are the sports seats, which themselves react to each ignition key. Reverse gear is clicked and the right mirror is lowered. Opening / closing the trunk with the remote control. The trunk of the bmw x6 2008 is spacious and comfortable. The brakes are reliable, there is nothing to even compare with.
Oil eats this motor 300 gr. at 8000 km. Clearance upset, because it is low. When boarding passengers and loading the trunk, the system maintains the clearance of the rear axle. The hydraulic handbrake is just a button. There is also a handbrake, which is convenient at traffic lights. The noise is such that at 150 you can talk calmly with a passenger. The speed on it is imperceptible, from which the violations.
You can talk for a long time. I will not delay, thank you for your attention! 
Specifications BMW X6 E71
restyling
In July 2012, the X6 E71 was updated. The front optics has been changed, including bi-xenon headlights, front fog lights, taillights and rims, and the front and rear bumpers have also changed slightly.
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Modifications BMW X6 E71
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Modifications BMW X6 E71
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Odnoklassniki BMW X6 E71 for the price
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Owner reviews BMW X6 E71
BMW X6 E71, 2011
I bought a BMW X6 E71 a few months ago, drove 5 thousand km. The total mileage of the car is 20 thousand km, the car is a dealer. From breakdowns: two lower levers and two silent blocks, due to bad roads in Samara, and after the G55AMG I did not calculate the suspension strength of this car a little. The downsides of the BMW X6 E71 are, but not many - these are dirty trousers in rainy weather. As on the X3 and X5, you get dirty on the threshold when getting in and out. Loud sound when you slam the door, not a very good view. All. Pluses - not real controllability in an ideal combination with comfort. The car causes very positive emotions while driving. Not stiff if you throw out the Run Flat tires and put on soft ones. I had an LC200 and have something to compare. The work of the box, like all BMWs for 5 plus, goes well along the highway, there is almost no fatigue. And such cars break down for people who do not understand serious cars and are not technically literate, and if you give a monkey a microscope, then it will certainly break it. A car for those who are in love with cars, and do not consider them a means of transportation, for the latter I will advise Lexus. And yes, cars like the BMW X6 E71 are not bought with the last money.
Advantages : manageability. Dynamics. Appearance. Respect on the road
Flaws : Poor rear visibility.
Denis, Samara
BMW X6 E71, 2012
I'll start with the engine. The BMW X6 E71 has 2 turbos that give it access to 400 Nm from 1300 rpm practically from idle, overtaking, changing lanes is no problem, despite being paired with a 6-round automatic that fires at first wish. The BMW X6 E71 also brakes well as it accelerates (this is logical for a fast car). And this is a mass assembly, without any tuning. About the exterior - there is a division into 2 camps (like or dislike), if they argue, it means that the car was not left unnoticed by either one or the other. In my opinion, the X6 is a high bar, you can't even see any competitors close yet. Handling is the trump card of the BMW X6 E71, which you can’t hide up your sleeve, it manifests itself from the first kilometers of driving, especially when the rear is 315 at a 20 radius, at 100 km / h in a 90 degree turn, only the squeak of rubber, even the electronics are not yet intervening, which speaks of a margin of safety. A standard luxury car, if it's not a BMW, is not capable of this. If you want to drive calmly, the box quietly clicks gears at 1800-2000 rpm, somewhere under the hood a “six” rumbles and you smoothly swing along the bumps of Russian roads. Therefore, for those who want to drive fast and comfortably, while collecting the views of women, I want to pay attention to the X6. Itself long suffered with a choice. Yes, the car is impractical, because. you can’t load potatoes, a stroller, fishing rods there, it’s not very convenient for boarding and disembarking, it’s expensive. Someone said that the BMW X6 E71 is not reliable and expensive to maintain. But at the same time, no one said that the most advanced technologies are concentrated in it, and, as you know, they are always expensive and possibly damp somewhere, but owning something exclusive has never been cheap.
Advantages : many of them.
Flaws : yes, but quite forgivable.
Alexander, Moscow
BMW X6 E71, 2012
I bought a BMW X6 E71 six months ago. I drove about 13 thousand km on it. The last car that was before, Mercedes ML 320 CDI 164 body. First of all, I want to say about the exceptional handling of the car. For a crossover, it's great. Engine gasoline 3.0. After the "Mercedes" diesel engine, there is a lack of traction. Still, it was necessary to add and buy a diesel. And it's not even about fuel consumption. But that's another topic. Very comfortable seats with 21 adjustments. With my two-meter height, I do not feel any discomfort. Consumption 10.5-15 on the highway and 15-19 in the city. Now with a mixed cycle of 50 to 50 about 15 liters. A lot of all sorts of necessary and not very “bells and whistles” (for example, high beam control or runflat tires). The navigator works, but not as we would like, it constantly sounds: "Follow the direction indicators." Although it does pretty well. Of the minuses of the BMW X6 E71: a very weak chassis. Been to the station twice. Changed jet stabilizer struts. And something continues to knock. But to find that - the masters can not. Even for money. For 5000 km the brake discs were damaged. Deep grooves on the disc (stones got between the brake pad and the disc). Structural flaw. Even though I didn't change them. In an informal conversation, the master himself said that they themselves are amazed at the number of breakdowns. Although the machine with a soul. I want to get behind the wheel again and again. Again, I do not live in Moscow with good roads. Maybe there are no such problems. Summary: I'm not going to sell the BMW X6 E71. But, before you go for the next BMW to a car dealership, I will think three hundred times.
Advantages : appearance. Comfort and control. Dynamics.
Flaws : weak chassis. Service cost.
Vladislav, Moscow
BMW X6 E71, 2012
Machine 2012 with one owner. 40 thousand mileage - all service from the officials. As a gift, the second set of very cool summer wheels, and very cool winter ones, plus a car in the M-package. The equipment is not poor, but without an active steering wheel. In general, I am very satisfied - the car is just like new, not a single scuff anywhere, the only thing is a couple of chips on the hood, because the previous owners lived outside the city. I bought a BMW X6 E71 for 37,000 USD. In general, very satisfied, thank you. After the purchase, I went to the dealer and did an unplanned maintenance - it cost about 30 thousand - candles, oil, etc. The only thing that did not suit me in the car was some kind of incomprehensible acceleration. You press the gas, she seems to think for a few seconds, and only then she goes. I was even upset for a while, but then kind people suggested that I need to take and reprogram the gas pedal - I will do so and the car behaved completely differently. Really cool to go. My consumption is about 14-15 liters, not to say that I drive hard, but sometimes I press it. Everyone scolds BMW for being unreliable, but in fact you need to buy normal cars and not be greedy for paying for the services of professionals, and preferably already in restyling.
Pros: good handling (albeit without active steering) on good roads, the BMW X6 E71 does not like ruts. But the disadvantage of handling is the rigidity of the suspension, sometimes on our roads it is very pitiful. Really reliable car. Whoever says anything - do not listen, the main thing is to look for a good option and not at the lowest price, there is always slag. Plus competent service, good oil and so on. Catches glances. All your surroundings really begin to look at you differently. The car is very status and respect. Very beautiful.
Now about the cons: because of the rigidity, it really happens, it’s uncomfortable. Plus, the interior of the BMW X6 E71 itself did not impress me very much - but this, as they say, is an amateur and not a roomy trunk, but these are all the little things in life. The engine itself is really good, but it seems to me that it is not for this particular car. I rode on the same diesel 235 forces and that's what is surprising - it goes up to 100 more slowly, but it seems that it is much faster. Torque matters. I don’t plan to change - I’ll probably drive another 70-100 thousand. Do not be afraid of BMWs, be afraid of these cars in a state already killed in advance. Diagnose well and take a diesel.
Advantages : manageability. Reliability. status. Appearance.
Flaws : comfort.
Anton, Moscow
BMW X6 E71, 2010
White BMW X6 E71, Active hybrid. M-Performance body kit. Wide tyres. 21 castings. For 8 thousand km of operation of the car, I have only positive feelings. But all pluses have their minuses. Rigid suspension and 21 discs perfectly allow you to feel the quality of Russian roads with your 5th point. A lot of electronics makes the ride pleasant, but small errors always pop up, which themselves disappear. To make a hybrid based on a 5-liter gasoline engine with two turbines is to spit in the face of all Greenpeace'ovtsam. It would be possible to choose a diesel base. The absence of a starter is simply pleasing. There is no minus here. There are 2 seats in stock in the back. The useless glove box and cup holder were stripped of fifth place. I think this is a minus. On many car washes, the X6 passes at the station wagon rate. So washing is cheaper than an X5 SUV. I fill up at gas stations with proven gasoline and a good reputation. For 2 thousand rubles, I drive around 400 km around the city (in traffic jams, the car becomes a trolleybus). The annual tax is a minus. The car is interesting. Peculiar. Gives a lot of pleasure. I'm riding for 2 years. I don't know yet which car will be next. It's hard to decide.
Advantages : appearance. Controllability. Interior quality. Dynamics. Fuel consumption in the city in the region of 13.5-14.2 l / 100 km.
Flaws : car cost. Service cost. Lots of electronics. Frequent minor mistakes.
Dmitry, Moscow
BMW X6 E71, 2011
BMW X6, E71 body. Engine 4.4 l, 407 forces. I bought a car, almost everything is fine, a little white smoke came out of the pipe after idling. Well, I think we'll fix it, 2 turbines always eat oil. Didn't go for diagnostics. To tell the truth, I always bought cars without diagnostics. It was enough to judge by the former owners and the car itself. But not at this time. Ride a week, everything is great. Made TO. But a week later the check engine light came on. I had this on a BMW 523 F10. It was cured by replacing the ignition coils. I came to the service, they said it was necessary to change the candles, coils and nozzles (and this is 130 thousand) - I changed it. A day later, the same thing again, arrived, an error on the high and low pressure sensor and on the cylinders - changed. 4 days later again. I changed the service, found a good minder, and here everything became clear. These motors are the most unsuccessful in the history of BMW. After parsing the BMW X6 E71 engine, it turned out that someone had changed the nozzles before me and forgot to put an o-ring in one, the result was a broken nozzle socket in the engine. Motor head replacement. Someone will say that this is just me and they will be right. But when they removed the motor and began to study, it turned out that the “Vanos” (chains) had come to an end. In general, now we sort out the motor for a week and put everything new. And then they say, train for a year and sell it, but it’s better right away. Then I began to find out that all the owners of my colleagues have this car in service for 1-2 months a year. Chains and nozzles are their sore spots. And these motors live on average for 60 thousand km. These motors are good only if you drive them for long distances between cities, in a word, do not stand in constant traffic jams. Change the oil every 7-8 thousand (when operating in the city) and the filter. And periodically anneal it on it to enable the system to fry everything. I hope I didn't upset you too much, but I may have saved your budget and wallet.
Advantages : brutal appearance. Very comfortable and comfortable interior. Power and dynamics. Holds the road and turns well.
Flaws : engine 4.4 l. Few walks and breaks quickly. Expensive repair. For an amateur, the rear seats are split, I love a single sofa. Review back.
Alexey, Moscow
BMW X6 E71, 2008
I didn’t work for BMW, I didn’t service it, I have nothing to do with the auto business. So, BMW X6 E71 3.0 twin-turbo (35i), July 2008 release, drum configuration (without adaptive, active rail, head-up, keyless, closers). In the family from the first day until now, more than 7 years, mileage 80,000. It is serviced at a dealer with an interval of 10 thousand km, the roads in the Urals are very mediocre, worse than in the European part of the Russian Federation, the mileage is 70% of the highway. Wheels and winter and summer 19 inches single wide. So, for all the time of problems: replacement of high-pressure fuel pump in the first year of life. I drove to the service from the region on my own. Guarantee. Replacing the roller bypass belt (buzzed). 3 thousand rubles. Headlight washer plugs flew out. Someone changed under warranty, I bought for 600 rubles. piece and paint. Nothing else changed at all, except for oil and filters. At minus 30 it starts up. Even though I’ll go to Urengoy, even to Amsterdam, even now without question, I have no doubt about the reliability of the BMW X6 E71. Well, if the rest, then everything is written before me: handling, steering effort, braking - everything is clear, verified, standard. I personally have enough acceleration everywhere, the suspension is harsh (noticeably proportional to the road condition), and people on the Internet don’t lie - you need to take it on full stuffing so that it doesn’t hurt excruciatingly. I advise everyone who searches and chooses to look for live, not wrung out, not wound, not killed specimens and clean karma - everything will be fine. To all who read - thanks and smooth roads.
Advantages : manageability. Optional equipment. Appearance. Reliability.
Flaws : the suspension is not for bad roads.
Dmitry, Yekaterinburg
Pre-styled xDrive35i have supercharged inline sixes 3.0 N54B30. An aluminum block, timing chain, direct injection and, which was unusual for a BMW until 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-up, 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 can begin to eat up oil when the piston rings are in perfect condition.
- 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 piston compression rings that sagged and leaked oil. The connecting rod bearings were also weak - they were also updated along with the crankshaft in 2011.
- All BMW engines are very heavily heat-loaded, and the N63 generally breaks all records. Coking of valves and tanning of oil scraper caps here occurs very quickly, and after reassembling the cylinder head, when reinstalling the “heads”, 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.
- The direct injection system was constantly being 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 a 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 lumps of plastic in the cylinder head are not the best option. 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 of the problem areas of the N63 seem to be trifles, however: the throttle valves are wedged, the temperature sensors are dying, the cooling system pipes and vacuum tubes are melting 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 from the problem of early wear of the intake manifold flaps, and in general the engine is surprisingly 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.
Introduced back in 2007 in Frankfurt. Since then, he has repeatedly won prestigious prizes and has become the dream of many Belarusians. But is the Bavarian as reliable as he is handsome in appearance?
The car has repeatedly won prestigious competitions and received awards. To build on the success, at the Geneva Motor Show 2012, the Bavarians presented restyled BMW X6.
The changes affected mainly the external appearance. Fog lights were placed as wide as possible, LEDs were added to the headlights. The body color options and the color of the leather upholstery of the interior have expanded. And also - they provided for the refinement of diesel engines in order to fit them into the toughened Euro-6 eco-standards.
Since 2014, the production of the second generation of the "sixth lawsuit" has been launched. Now the crossover relies body F16.
Body and electronics
The BMW X6 is coupe crossover. Now you won’t surprise anyone with such a decision, but at the time the model entered the market in 2008, it was a sensation.
The manufacturer called the combination of a powerful wheelbase and the dimensions of an SUV with a coupe-shaped roof with littered rear pillars Sports Activity Coupe.
By right, the X-sixth is considered the sportiest of all BMW crossovers. Wheels of 21 inches, lower than its brother BMW X5, 50 mm ground clearance, aggressive body lines and a recognizable lifted back with a sloping roof line - at first glance, the X6 attracts the eye. True, for the sake of a spectacular appearance, comfort had to be sacrificed: the heavily littered rear pillars of the body led to the fact that only two passengers comfortably fit in the back.
As for the resistance of the E71 body to corrosion, then it is made soundly: factory metal and paint leave virtually no chance of rust. The front fenders are made of highly durable plastic, the hood is made of aluminum, which increases the chances of the body to survive even in our slushy winters. True, it complicates the repair in case you have to change individual elements.
Owners who choose a used X-sixth and find obvious signs of corrosion on it are most likely dealing with poor-quality crossover restoration after an accident.
The dissatisfaction of the owners of the BMW X6 is caused by the fact that over time, the outer frames of the windows go streaked, and cracks begin to form in the plastic shades of the optics.
The Bavarians from the heart conjured over the interior of the coupe-shaped crossover, the finishing materials are of high quality and expensive, the gaps and fit are ideal.
Everything is fine with the filling too: automatic climate control, a 6.5-inch color display as an on-board computer, the front seats are stuffed with electronics and individual settings. The sports steering wheel is wrapped in leather. The gear shifter looks stylish even today. Matte "graphite" and chrome inserts transparently hint at the sporty character of the SUV.
The "minced" X-sixth depends on the version, but already in the base there is a full power package, headlight washers, parking sensors with a rear-view camera, light and rain sensors and - especially for Russian owners - a "winter" package.
With security in the E71, everything is as it should be for a premium SUV: three-point inertia belts, active head restraints, six airbags, rollover sensors.
The rear cameras feed the view directly onto the infotainment screen in the center console. And this is not a whim of the manufacturer, but a necessity: due to the geometry of the body, visibility in the crossover leaves much to be desired.
As for electronics, it is extremely sensitive to moisture.
Dampness in the cabin and trunk (from under the lid seal that has lost its tightness) damages the xenon ignition blocks, leads to the failure of the parking sensors.
The electrical modules of rear-view mirror cameras are very vulnerable to moisture. At first, the image begins to become cloudy, and then completely disappears.
Many sensors (adaptive lighting, suspension, brakes, etc.) threaten to fail in proportion to the oxidation of the contacts. The same reason for breakdowns of the climate control ECU.
Due to the weak factory gear of the gearbox, the wiper blades strive to freeze motionless right in the midst of work. This is a typical complaint from BMW X6 owners.
Engines
For the top version of the crossover, xDrive50i, proposed 4.4 liter V8 series N63 with twin turbocharging and incredible 407 HP under the hood. The top-end engine did a “hundred” in 5.4 seconds.
Version xDrive35i assumed engine series N54(later - N55), V6 with a volume of 3.0 liters and a power of 306 hp. (acceleration to 100 km / h took 6.7 seconds).
- diesel version, xDrive30d with 3.0 liter R6 series engine M57(later replaced N57) with a turbocharger and a Common Rail system produced 235 hp each. and did a "hundred" in 8.0 seconds.
- Other diesel modification, xDrive35d with 3.0 liter R6 unit M57TU2, was faster in reaching 100 km/h: 6.9 seconds, thanks to the twin turbo.
After restyling in 2012, the engine range was supplemented by an in-line six-cylinder diesel unit. N57 306 hp and a volume of 3.0 liters. Acceleration to "hundreds" took 6.5 seconds. This engine was equipped with a modification xDrive40d.
Also worth mentioning is the special "charged" version of the X-sixth, M50d, where under the hood is a 3.0-liter N57S with 381 "horses" at 740 Nm of torque. Acceleration to 100 km / h - just 5.3 seconds.
The reason is the oil burner of gasoline versions after the first hundred thousand kilometers. The reason lies in the design of the units and mediocre care, because the N-series engines are extremely sensitive to the quality of gasoline and engine oil. But you should not believe the engine maintenance regulations established by the manufacturer every 15 thousand km - this greatly reduces the resource of the unit. You will have to change the oil every 7-8 thousand, otherwise the problem will be solved in the service.
As for the common fears that individual owners have about broken timing chains and premature death of the turbine- this is also due to errors in the maintenance of the motor and aggressive operation.
Transmission
Until March 2010, a 6-speed "automatic" was installed on the E71, after which it was replaced by 8-speed automatic transmission manufactured by ZF.
We wrote about possible problems with these boxes and.
Suspension and steering
Torque is transmitted to the wheels through "intelligent" all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive.
Option Dynamic Performance Control allows you to distribute power not only along the axles, but also evenly between the wheels, for better traction.
For a surcharge, you can order a system to minimize body roll, active control, automatic tire pressure monitoring.
On the road, the BMW X6 is exuberant and sporty, but predictable. The brakes grab instantly, the crossover boldly dives into turns. But you can’t call a smooth ride comfortable: the stiff suspension is very sensitive to work out bumps.
The main part of the complaints of the owners of the BMW E71 is related to the reliability of the suspension.
Most Common Problems, and here the opinions of owners and specialists are the same, this is the fragility of the front suspension and even the occurring factory defects of parts.
The front stabilizer often dies already up to 70 thousand kilometers. The steering rack lives longer. And even the steering axle may not withstand up to the first hundred thousand.
And the increased load on the front suspension, especially when driving at high speeds and high-speed cornering, quickly finishes the salint blocks and ball tips.
More loyal owners, however, call these unpleasant events a retribution for excellent steering and comfort. Well, you shouldn’t forget about the sporty character of the Bavarian - you shouldn’t even try to drive the X6 slowly and carefully - it’s not for this purpose that they buy it.
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If you're serious about owning a used BMW X6, get ready to shell out for maintenance and upkeep. This premium SUV will definitely demand attention.
An oil change should be carried out every 7-8 thousand km, the fuel to choose is the best possible. And the engine is diesel. And with good care, its resource will exceed 200 thousand km, which is not bad.
True, it will not work to buy in order to travel and sell again - the X-sixths are getting cheaper very quickly. But if you are ready to constantly pay for a sporty character and a bright appearance - go for it.
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