JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Car is in getting wof and have a loaner for day so am driving around in this , think its a 120 desiel , Don't really like it feels all plastic inside and ride is terrible lol. Plus I stick out like a sore thumb Edited February 12, 2013 by M-Spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 My Mum just picked one of these up new. It's 2l diesel as well. From the brief drive I had I liked it. Of course, it's not a car I'd buy for myself but she's happy so whatever. I preferred the M class she had prior though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Mmm I've sat in one and can agree with the quality issues. They are pretty hideous anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Agreed. A friend of mine has one as part of a sponsorship arrangement with BMW. Hers is also white with plenty of signwriting on the outside - so equally conspicuous. I didn't mind the interior that much but the ride was hard - though I haven't drive one. Not a huge fan of the shape. Edited February 12, 2013 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Agreed. A friend of mine has one as part of a sponsorship arrangement with BMW. Hers is also white with plenty of signwriting on the outside - so equally conspicuous. I didn't mind the interior that much but the ride was hard - though I haven't drive one. Not a huge fan of the shape. I agree on the shape - not my cup of tea. However, I'm probably not the ideal target market. I'd still love to take one for a drive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 I agree on the shape - not my cup of tea. However, I'm probably not the ideal target market. I'd still love to take one for a drive!The friend that BMW supports is a shoe designer... I think you can imagine the target market. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 People who wear shoes? There are a lot of us out there? Interior quality is line with vehicles costing half as much, much like most of the modern BMW's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 People who wear shoes? There are a lot of us out there? Fair point... But would you buy a car because the person who designed your shoes drives one? Do you even know the name of the person that designed your shoes, Graham? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 I had a team develop my exclusive foot wear, Scott Seamans, Lyndon Hanson, and George Boedecker. And they love cheap plastics, bet they all drive Toyota Prius's though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 I had a team develop my exclusive foot wear, Scott Seamans, Lyndon Hanson, and George Boedecker. And they love cheap plastics, bet they all drive Toyota Prius's though.haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 I dunno I would say a shoe designer would do a better job on the new designs , or perhaps the designer was from that trade to begin with. Either way driving it around town it is indeed a very hard ride and steering feels like its try turn turn a truck very heavy indeed. As noted plastic everywhere you look , just looks crappy to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 Interesting what you say about the ride, the one I borrowed felt very soft, and the wife said it felt a bit wallowy, but then both my F30 and her E46 have M-Sport suspension and ride quite firm (and I was pushing it a little bit in the twisties to see how it went - but I didn't tell her that !!) Has this one got the M-Sport suspension on it? Or adjustable ride settings comfort / sport / sport plus? The steering is a little heavy on xDrive versions as up until now there is no Servotronic available on RHD xDrive, but this has now changed for any cars built from March onwards.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 No its missing all the bling , being a demo car it seems to be missing all the nice stuff. A quick look up of the vin shows its missing most stuff. Much harder ride than my m spec'ed E46 , I dunno I just felt very disconnected with it due to the hard ride and heavy steering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 I've driven a few of these and for what they are it's a great daily driver for a mum or family car...they drive great and I found the ride to be fine Only problem I have with the newer BMW is the micro second pause you get when changing radio stations...very annoying when you are radio station surfing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 It's not really most people on this forum IMO, but I have driven the twin turbo 2 litre diesel version and it does pull like a train but I don't see the point of it personally, I'd rather a 3 series. Even an X3 or X5 can kind of go offroad (grass clippings, slightly gravelled driveways e.t.c) , the X1 looks as if it would have trouble on a rainy day lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 That also isnt the LCI X1, which comes with the 8 speed gearbox and electric power steering which makes a huge differnce, also the interior feels more premium in the LCI with standard I drive and navigation business, along with some nicer materials used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 I've driven a few of these and for what they are it's a great daily driver for a mum or family car... But so is a VW Golf or Ford Focus for half the money with more features and arguably a better drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2013 But so is a VW Golf or Ford Focus for half the money with more features and arguably a better drive Yes but you have to look the part when you drop off your kids to school in the morning lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 14, 2013 But so is a VW Golf or Ford Focus for half the money with more features and arguably a better drive Would have to disagree on that one (if we're talking diesels) The twin turbo X1 2.0 drive brilliantly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted February 16, 2013 I'd rather a 3 series. Even an X3 or X5 can kind of go offroad (grass clippings, slightly gravelled driveways e.t.c) , the X1 looks as if it would have trouble on a rainy day lol!I've done a off road 4wd course for BMW, we had multible different brands and some old jeeps and hilux and bountys etc, the best car on the day that did everything and outperformed everything else was the little old Xdrive X1 on road tyres.When BMW make their Xdrive vehicles, they make them for Xdriving. Toyota guys weren't impressed that the X1 screamed past their Hilux (which had mud slicks) going up hill, stopped then started climbing again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 I've done a off road 4wd course for BMW, we had multible different brands and some old jeeps and hilux and bountys etc, the best car on the day that did everything and outperformed everything else was the little old Xdrive X1 on road tyres. When BMW make their Xdrive vehicles, they make them for Xdriving. Toyota guys weren't impressed that the X1 screamed past their Hilux (which had mud slicks) going up hill, stopped then started climbing again. im sure your not lying, but im stuggling to believe that! impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Nope not a word of a lie. The Xdrive are all equipped with hill descent as well. We were all blown away by it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 9, 2013 I've been daily driving our one as my car is at McMillan's. Gotta love the economy of a 2l diesel. Drives nicely IMO, very firm, rather heavy steering but feels positive on the road. Still wouldn't want one for myself ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
