[JVX6M]

I’m guessing someone probably has asked in the last few years but figured I would try before potentially pulling the trigger and making the change…. What are your thoughts on going from a F86 X6M to an 23’ Xdrive G80 Comp? Would be the first time in a long time not having an suv but the xdrive would be nice to have on the G80…. Open to anyone’s thoughts ☺️

[Berzerker]

I mean, you're going from a V8 to an I6, I would think it's not 100% worth it, especially if you like the way the F86 looks and the slightly more practicality you get.

That being said, the G80 is so good. I personally hate the X6 looks, so I would trade it in a heartbeat if it were me lol.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

I mean, you're going from a V8 to an I6, I would think it's not 100% worth it, especially if you like the way the F86 looks and the slightly more practicality you get.

That being said, the G80 is so good. I personally hate the X6 looks, so I would trade it in a heartbeat if it were me lol.

A lot of us have come from V8 F9X platform (I had an F92 previously), I could not be happier I made the switch. I think the larger change would be going from SAV to coupe, in which case the question to OP is.. what are your motives for the change?

[sdengineer]

You title says "... F86 to G82", but your post talks about the G80. I think it really depends on what you're looking for. I would have never cross shopped the G80 with something like an X6M, so my naturally biased opinion is that it would be obvious to go G80. Personally, I find the look of these X4 and X6 cross-overs as not great and much prefer the sedan sports-car look (e.g., like sedan touring cars).

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

A lot of us have come from V8 F9X platform (I had an F92 previously), I could not be happier I made the switch. I think the larger change would be going from SAV to coupe, in which case the question to OP is.. what are your motives for the change?

I, as well, came from a G05 M50i to the G83, I do miss the V8 sometimes, though. My decision was more of I didn't need all that practicality and would have rather traded it for what I have now.

[JVX6M]

Thank you to you who have responded! I did make the mistake in my title of G82 when I assumed 80 would be the 2 door coupe and 82 would be the 4 door.. My bad…. And to answer one of the previous comments about what I seek, very valid question.. First and fore most, my child isn’t a little anymore so I don’t think I specifically seek the cargo room and extra SAV space per say but do have this love for the sportiness and what not of the 4 door aspect of the G80 with the balls of the other to some extent…. Will be interesting to see how it feels tomorrow.. wife has a new GV70, we have a C7 Z06 and I’m pondering the above mentioned…

[JVX6M]

Well I pulled the trigger and made the change traded the X6M!

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by JVX6M

Thank you to you who have responded! I did make the mistake in my title of G82 when I assumed 80 would be the 2 door coupe and 82 would be the 4 door.. My bad…. And to answer one of the previous comments about what I seek, very valid question.. First and fore most, my child isn’t a little anymore so I don’t think I specifically seek the cargo room and extra SAV space per say but do have this love for the sportiness and what not of the 4 door aspect of the G80 with the balls of the other to some extent…. Will be interesting to see how it feels tomorrow.. wife has a new GV70, we have a C7 Z06 and I’m pondering the above mentioned…

GV 70 isn't the biggest SUV. Isn't it smaller than the X6?

Having said that, with one kid, and not being small and needing a bunch of clobber, you can definitely downsize. I just went the opposite route...went from a 911 to a G80 because my kids are both teens, and we are all tall. My daughter is already 5'6", my wife is 5'10", I'm 6'2" and my son is 6'5". So not only do they no longer fit in the 911 rear seats (believe it or not they used to), but my son doesn't even fit in the front. So I wanted something more useful.

IMO, it's very hard to beat the G80 as a total package. Is it perfect? No. But it's fast as hell, can be very sporting when asked, practical, we all fit, the trunk is good sized, it has very solid tech (maybe not class leading but close) and it's just fun. Way more fun than an SUV. And not that much less comfortable or practical 90% of the time.

Given you still have an SUV in the garage, I'd do it without any hesitation.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by JVX6M

I’m guessing someone probably has asked in the last few years but figured I would try before potentially pulling the trigger and making the change…. What are your thoughts on going from a F86 X6M to an 23’ Xdrive G80 Comp? Would be the first time in a long time not having an suv but the xdrive would be nice to have on the G80…. Open to anyone’s thoughts ☺️

I did it. Love the switch, but wife would rather go back to a new X6M. The deal with me is that I’m really a car guy and, while I can tolerate it, SUV’s are not my preference. You mention being used to SUV’s, but the question you should be asking is if you prefer the SUV to a car? Like I said, I prefer cars, but I found the perfect blend to be when I had the F86 next to the F80. Only have one car now because I have a work-assigned car. I anticipate giving up the work-assigned car when they replace the existing ride because the newer ones are smaller and uncomfortable, not to mention not safe IMHO. If and when that happens, I’m likely to go back to the X5/6M and M3/4 combo that I had before. It’s really the perfect blend.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by JVX6M

Well I pulled the trigger and made the change traded the X6M!

I commented before realizing you made the switch. My comments still hold though. Enjoy the new experience.

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

I did it. Love the switch, but wife would rather go back to a new X6M. The deal with me is that I’m really a car guy and, while I can tolerate it, SUV’s are not my preference. You mention being used to SUV’s, but the question you should be asking is if you prefer the SUV to a car? Like I said, I prefer cars, but I found the perfect blend to be when I had the F86 next to the F80. Only have one car now because I have a work-assigned car. I anticipate giving up the work-assigned car when they replace the existing ride because the newer ones are smaller and uncomfortable, not to mention not safe IMHO. If and when that happens, I’m likely to go back to the X5/6M and M3/4 combo that I had before. It’s really the perfect blend.

Agree 💯 with this. OP’s wife should ditch her SUV and get a F95 ZCP.

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by JVX6M

Well I pulled the trigger and made the change traded the X6M!

Very nice, you're getting the hang of parking a bmw already

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by forcefed

Very nice, you're getting the hang of parking a bmw already

I'd have never parked next to that van. Those people look like they'd ding your door without even realizing it.

[JVX6M]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I'd have never parked next to that van. Those people look like they'd ding your door without even realizing it.

Hahahaha no doubt that’s why there was a space in between!

[sdengineer]

Originally Posted by JVX6M

Well I pulled the trigger and made the change traded the X6M!

I really enjoyed the juxtaposition of the similarly styled Camry diagonally across.

Congrats on the G80