BMW X1 - 2017 Loaner Review - Page 2

Sharp11 · 01-26-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AF

I looked into the X1 for my daughter, I wasn't loving the old style shifter and if I recall you couldn't get the blind side warning otherwise I really liked the over all truck a lot ... I think BMW did a great job.

I'm surprised you are considering the FWD model, I think it would be worth the extra $$$ to get the xdrive ... especially when it comes to resale.

Not considering anything at the moment, but when/if we do, it won't be front dive. The car referenced above is an X drive model, the platform it's built on is a Mini Clubman, fwd chassis.

Josh (PA) · 01-26-2017, 08:29 PM

Did it have the new b series 4 cylinder, or is it still the n20 tractor engine? I do think the new X1 looks good. I checked one out a couple months ago when a buddy was looking at an e93 M3. I thought the interior was pretty cheap, but I didn't pay too much attention because at the time I didn't think we'd be buying a car for quite some time. I also thought the shifter was excessively large. Packaging was much nicer than the previous gen X1 both for the back seat occupants and the trunk.

Sharp11 · 01-26-2017, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Did it have the new b series 4 cylinder, or is it still the n20 tractor engine? I do think the new X1 looks good. I checked one out a couple months ago when a buddy was looking at an e93 M3. I thought the interior was pretty cheap, but I didn't pay too much attention because at the time I didn't think we'd be buying a car for quite some time. I also thought the shifter was excessively large. Packaging was much nicer than the previous gen X1 both for the back seat occupants and the trunk.

It's a new engine, shared with the Mini.

robg · 01-27-2017, 01:20 AM

I actually think the x1 is the best looking SUV in BMW's current line-up. Now that I think about it's probably the best looking of all the FWD based CUVs. Not my cup of tea, but I might consider one for a cheap enough lease .

Josh (PA) · 01-27-2017, 08:00 AM

Speaking of X1s - if anyone is looking for an electric Chinese version, this might do the trick:
https://www.zhinuo.com.cn/cn/en/product/index.html#de

01-26-2017, 08:29 PM	#12
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,531	Did it have the new b series 4 cylinder, or is it still the n20 tractor engine? I do think the new X1 looks good. I checked one out a couple months ago when a buddy was looking at an e93 M3. I thought the interior was pretty cheap, but I didn't pay too much attention because at the time I didn't think we'd be buying a car for quite some time. I also thought the shifter was excessively large. Packaging was much nicer than the previous gen X1 both for the back seat occupants and the trunk. __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

01-27-2017, 08:00 AM	#15
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,531	Speaking of X1s - if anyone is looking for an electric Chinese version, this might do the trick: https://www.zhinuo.com.cn/cn/en/product/index.html#de __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

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