X1 driven

pjs · 04-16-2011, 02:39 PM

Bugger - meant to put in off topic (mods?)

Had one on loan for a couple of days and 250 miles (mine just had a replacement vanos solenoid) so thought I'd do a mini review.

Spec - S-Drive 2.0d with a few options inc leather. 17" runflats.

Good stuff - 44 mpg , good combo of ride (relative to mine), steering and handling, quick enough. Erm, thats it.

Didnt like - stop/start - too much vibration through the cabin, 'notchy' gearchange, 'grabby' clutch. SE seats lack side support.

So who/why would this be bought by anyone (£30k ish) . You'll still get stuck in the snow, not many goodies as standard, dont get a high up driving position, slighty bigger than a 3, dont even get the split rear window like an e91, only 5 seats.

Looks wise, its a bit marmite, i dont really mind them myself.

Overall, it really is hard to work out who will buy one.

BarrySt · 04-17-2011, 01:38 PM

Drove a hire car X1 last week - pleasantly suprised: interior materials (plastics) not as nice as in a 3-series but OK. Higher driving position nice. Driving seat a good place to be - and don't have to look at ugly exterior. For a Mum on a school run it would be OK.

04-16-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
pjs Colonel 275 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	X1 driven Bugger - meant to put in off topic (mods?) Had one on loan for a couple of days and 250 miles (mine just had a replacement vanos solenoid) so thought I'd do a mini review. Spec - S-Drive 2.0d with a few options inc leather. 17" runflats. Good stuff - 44 mpg , good combo of ride (relative to mine), steering and handling, quick enough. Erm, thats it. Didnt like - stop/start - too much vibration through the cabin, 'notchy' gearchange, 'grabby' clutch. SE seats lack side support. So who/why would this be bought by anyone (£30k ish) . You'll still get stuck in the snow, not many goodies as standard, dont get a high up driving position, slighty bigger than a 3, dont even get the split rear window like an e91, only 5 seats. Looks wise, its a bit marmite, i dont really mind them myself. Overall, it really is hard to work out who will buy one. Last edited by pjs; 04-16-2011 at 02:41 PM.. Reason: should be in off topic
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04-17-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
BarrySt Private First Class 10 Rep 105 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wokingham iTrader: (0)	Drove a hire car X1 last week - pleasantly suprised: interior materials (plastics) not as nice as in a 3-series but OK. Higher driving position nice. Driving seat a good place to be - and don't have to look at ugly exterior. For a Mum on a school run it would be OK.
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