07-18-2020, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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M850GC vs X6 M50
Hey guys I know it's not the right forum but I wanted a neutral forum's opinion. I'm torn between a 2021 X6 m50 and a really good deal on a fully loaded m850 gc. we're a family of 4 I'm alone 90% of the times besides the morning drop off of the kids, cargo usage is not a daily thing but would be nice to have when you need it, I also live in quebec where we deal with snow between 4 and 5 months a year.
I posted a similar posts in the 8 series as well as the X5/6 forum, and both forums are saying to go with their cars, i.e. 8 series forum to go with the 8 and the other forum to go with the X with no bad arguments, so I figured I'll try here. |
07-18-2020, 03:05 PM | #2 |
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I came from a 2017 Range Rover into a 2020 M550i couple weeks ago and I'm loving the change from SUV into a sport sedan which handles way better. M850 GC to me felt very long as that was the other car I was looking at but the handling of these cars is much better then an SUV and if you're driving alone and wanna have fun and drive a sportier ride id say do the 8 series as driving an SUV can get boring at times. Both great cars tho!
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07-18-2020, 04:03 PM | #3 |
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I agree with Nate1616. Both are good cars but I would also opt for the 8 series. It should be a lot more fun to drive.
I cross shopped a Volvo XC60 T8 against the BMW 530e and I thought the 530e handled a lot better. Being closer to the ground really helps performance. I am also not sure how much more storage space you get in the X6. I suspect that it is prettly similar to the 850GC. |
07-19-2020, 12:27 PM | #4 |
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I think the X6 M50i seats and shoulder room are a lot more comfortable if you're a big guy with broad shoulders- so I give it the win on seating comfort. Other than that, 850GC wins in every other way- luxury, fun to drive, performance, and styling.
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Raising seats is a good point. But I would go further and suggest you ride in both. |
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08-12-2020, 09:44 AM | #7 |
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Go for the beautiful 8 series with a great discount
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The M850gc wins in all aspects that matter: better vehicle dynamics, better efficiency, better performance, better comfort (yes!), better high speed stability, (almost) as practical, a gem to they eye ico with the X5/6, faster and more fun all the time. |
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08-13-2020, 12:20 AM | #10 |
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I'll throw my vote in for the M850i as I just don't find the current X6 very appealing from styling standpoint. Among other things, the rear end of those don't look quite right to me.
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08-18-2020, 05:35 PM | #12 |
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ok I'm from Toronto and go out to Tremblant, Montreal and Massif every year. So when you say it would be nice to have room when needed to carry stuff, what stuff are you talking about? not much room in a GC. Also is the 850 GC xdrive?
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08-18-2020, 11:25 PM | #13 |
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yeah it's xdrive, the stuff I talk about is the costco runs and the occasional vacation luggage
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