X1 how do you rate them?

andy9188 · 08-02-2012, 04:26 PM

Personally I think its got to be up there with one of the worst looking bmw's, but hey each to his/her own

G_M_S · 08-02-2012, 04:41 PM

certainly will be hit badly when the 320xD F31 gets launched - which is probably why BMW UK are only releasing the 320xi this side of winter and the threat of any white stuff, because I'm sure it will steal sales away from the X1.

I've driven quite a few X1's and as a "run around" where they get dirty and used on dirt tracks, dogs, kids mud etc etc they're very capable and there are some incredible bargins out there.

Some colours make the car look better and in others I agree it ain't the prettiest of cars

G82Dude · 08-02-2012, 06:19 PM

Hideous looking - technically no idea.

andy9188 · 08-02-2012, 06:34 PM

Agreed

spandeli · 08-03-2012, 03:04 AM

crap

kaishang · 08-03-2012, 03:09 AM

I think they look nice.

But then I once went for a weekend away with my then new g/f and turned up in souvenir T-shirt, office pants and sandals, with a shopping bag for luggage.

225_AB · 08-03-2012, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kaishang

I think they look nice.

But then I once went for a weekend away with my then new g/f and turned up in souvenir T-shirt, office pants and sandals, with a shopping bag for luggage.

Hmm......

alzieboy · 08-03-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kaishang

I think they look nice.

But then I once went for a weekend away with my then new g/f and turned up in souvenir T-shirt, office pants and sandals, with a shopping bag for luggage.

It was only right that you made an effort to impress

davyk31 · 08-03-2012, 04:08 AM

Even the salesman I know well in my local BMW dealership can't understand why they were built and sees them as a waste of space in the range.

kaishang · 08-03-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alzieboy

It was only right that you made an effort to impress

It worked though. She's now my wife.

Falmouthboy · 08-03-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Even the salesman I know well in my local BMW dealership can't understand why they were built and sees them as a waste of space in the range.

But they do sell and they do hold their value well. Having never driven one I couldn't comment on that, but they also filled a gap between the old 1 Series and the 3 Series. I see the greater preacticality of the new 1 Series have the most impact, in particular on S Drive sales.

chedixon · 08-03-2012, 09:45 AM

I got picked up in one when collecting my new car, interior seemed fine but it was difficult to see much else out of the paper bag i had on my head

Statler · 08-03-2012, 11:49 AM

Drove one as a loaner some time back, drives like a One series.

Like the X6, completely pointless car that sells well... fool and their money!

xenon · 08-03-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Statler

Drove one as a loaner some time back, drives like a One series.

Like the X6, completely pointless car that sells well... fool and their money!

It might sell well because it's not "completely pointless". To you and your needs perhaps it is but to others perhaps not. My wife has a 120d MSport but our dog is getting a bit big for the boot area so is considering an X1 where the boot is a bit bigger and more accessible for the dog. Does that make her a fool?

Masterplan · 08-03-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xenon

It might sell well because it's not "completely pointless". To you and your needs perhaps it is but to others perhaps not. My wife has a 120d MSport but our dog is getting a bit big for the boot area so is considering an X1 where the boot is a bit bigger and more accessible for the dog. Does that make her a fool?

+1

I can think of several reasons why I'd own one.

Rob318 · 08-03-2012, 05:07 PM

In msport trim in the right colour and wheel combo it looks pretty good. Otherwise looks like a 5 GT.....

Never been inside

andy9188 · 08-03-2012, 05:50 PM

Sorry for putting the cat amongst the pigeons guys

Inches · 08-04-2012, 04:05 AM

Horrible! Why bother!!!

$pringy · 08-04-2012, 01:52 PM

Hideous

wheelie good · 08-04-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kaishang

It worked though. She's now my wife.

Yer but u own a M5 now

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G_M_S Private First Class 2 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E91 330D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	certainly will be hit badly when the 320xD F31 gets launched - which is probably why BMW UK are only releasing the 320xi this side of winter and the threat of any white stuff, because I'm sure it will steal sales away from the X1. I've driven quite a few X1's and as a "run around" where they get dirty and used on dirt tracks, dogs, kids mud etc etc they're very capable and there are some incredible bargins out there. Some colours make the car look better and in others I agree it ain't the prettiest of cars
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G82Dude - 294 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Hideous looking - technically no idea.
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kaishang Colonel 57 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I think they look nice. But then I once went for a weekend away with my then new g/f and turned up in souvenir T-shirt, office pants and sandals, with a shopping bag for luggage.
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chedixon Lieutenant 64 Rep 438 Posts Drives: F82 YMB Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (1)	I got picked up in one when collecting my new car, interior seemed fine but it was difficult to see much else out of the paper bag i had on my head __________________ YMB M4 E93 320d Msport - sadly gone to the salvage yard.
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Statler Major Pain in the Arse 12 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Drove one as a loaner some time back, drives like a One series. Like the X6, completely pointless car that sells well... fool and their money!
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Rob318 Private First Class 1 Rep 100 Posts Drives: E92 318i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	In msport trim in the right colour and wheel combo it looks pretty good. Otherwise looks like a 5 GT..... Never been inside
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andy9188 Lieutenant 23 Rep 427 Posts Drives: van Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: uk iTrader: (4)	Sorry for putting the cat amongst the pigeons guys
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Inches New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW E92 320d Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Horrible! Why bother!!!
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$pringy Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hideous
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