X1

m@rk · 07-22-2011, 04:28 AM

So my car is in for service and my loaner for the day is an X1 sDrive SE 2.0d

It's a bit like driving an armchair but even though it drives OK, is good on fuel and has a decent level of kit I have one question for BMW:

WHY?

urfankhaliq · 07-22-2011, 04:37 AM

it is SOOOOOO F'ING UGLY!!!

davyk31 · 07-22-2011, 05:35 AM

Recent BMW styling is for sure becoming rather challenging for us loyal owners.

rogerxp · 07-22-2011, 06:53 AM

In the right colour (dark or dary grey) with the right alloys (blade I think) I don't think it looks too bad. I keep considering one as a replacement for the X3 but don't think it's big enough for us. Hasn't Creepy Coupe got one??

To answer your question 'why', mmm, not sure really. It is a bit of an off one. I suppose it's just aimed at someone who needs more space than a 1 offers but can't stretch to a 3 series touring or X3. Isn't really necessary in my book. The 3 series touring offers a wider load area, but not as high, whereas the X1 is tall but narrow. The X3 is the daddy (ignoring the X5 for a minute). The higher seating position is nice though. I'd probably prefer the A3 sportback (if that's it's name).

RCUK · 07-22-2011, 09:23 AM

Dont worry... think its a trait of BMW's of late... my 520d drives like an armchair as well.

'Oh corner ... hello where did u come from? .... lets lean more... and a bit more..... there we go'.

BMW are gonna redress the prob from september though - giving the dynamic driving pack for free .... lucky mine goes back when i switch jobs.

m@rk · 07-22-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RCUK

Dont worry... think its a trait of BMW's of late... my 520d drives like an armchair as well.

'Oh corner ... hello where did u come from? .... lets lean more... and a bit more..... there we go'.

BMW are gonna redress the prob from september though - giving the dynamic driving pack for free .... lucky mine goes back when i switch jobs.

I actually took a new 530 Touring for a test the other week and even though it was dry, had the traction control not kicked in when it did, the car would have spun.

Really unnerved me. After all, it's not as if I am not used to a reasonable amount of power going to the back wheels is it?

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rogerxp Major General 175 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	In the right colour (dark or dary grey) with the right alloys (blade I think) I don't think it looks too bad. I keep considering one as a replacement for the X3 but don't think it's big enough for us. Hasn't Creepy Coupe got one?? To answer your question 'why', mmm, not sure really. It is a bit of an off one. I suppose it's just aimed at someone who needs more space than a 1 offers but can't stretch to a 3 series touring or X3. Isn't really necessary in my book. The 3 series touring offers a wider load area, but not as high, whereas the X1 is tall but narrow. The X3 is the daddy (ignoring the X5 for a minute). The higher seating position is nice though. I'd probably prefer the A3 sportback (if that's it's name). __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	Dont worry... think its a trait of BMW's of late... my 520d drives like an armchair as well. 'Oh corner ... hello where did u come from? .... lets lean more... and a bit more..... there we go'. BMW are gonna redress the prob from september though - giving the dynamic driving pack for free .... lucky mine goes back when i switch jobs. __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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