Bought an X1

gtsussex · 03-23-2016, 06:59 PM

Had issues with one of the office Mini's being a bit small.

Popped down to Chandlers last Thursday to pick up an X1 to try for the day. What a bloody brilliant little SUV. Ride good, handling entertaining and with the 2l diesel, sprightly enough and I got over 45mpg before I handed it back. I really loved it.

Okay, so it's not that cheap but I like a familiar Pro Nav and HUD (if I have to drive it) and it's perfect for what we need.

Funnily enough, got back in 335d and wondered why it had to have sh*t suspension - X1 was better!!!

Dealer found a new car fitting our needs at another dealer. Deal done and been shipped over to pick it up tomorrow.

Sussex_G20 · 03-23-2016, 07:29 PM

Are you telling us that Chandlers BMW Hailsham were helpful

:and you bought from them? You must have been feeling charitable? Or sorry for their lack of sales to youÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â°ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂŸ

The X1 looks a good deal better vehicle than the previous one, haven't driven one so can't comment on the dynamics. Hope the guys and girls appreciate the trouble you go to to keep them mobile.

gtsussex · 03-24-2016, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussex_F32

Are you telling us that Chandlers BMW Hailsham were helpful

:and you bought from them? You must have been feeling charitable? Or sorry for their lack of sales to youÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â°ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂŸ

The X1 looks a good deal better vehicle than the previous one, haven't driven one so can't comment on the dynamics. Hope the guys and girls appreciate the trouble you go to to keep them mobile.

Nope, bought from Brighton again. They are brilliant. Gave up trying to buy from Hailsham two cars ago.

Craig 1527 · 03-24-2016, 01:46 AM

new x1 seems a big leap forward over the previous model enjoy look forward to seeing the pics

gtsussex · 03-24-2016, 07:12 AM

One happy new car owner! Nice car actually.

73henny · 03-24-2016, 07:32 AM

Crikey that was quick!! How'd they manage to transport it and register etc so quickly?

Chompers · 03-24-2016, 08:21 AM

Very nice, makes the X3 look very dated and on that basis probably why the engine line up on the X1 is a little ltd IMO

davyk31 · 03-24-2016, 08:37 AM

Twin pipes on a 20d X1 and yet they can't fit them to supposedly sporty high range 3 Series ........... where is the logic in that BMW??

mmcc1972 · 03-24-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

One happy new car owner! Nice car actually.

I posted at the end of last year when I had one as a courtesy car whilst my own car (330d F31 Touring) was in the dealers getting scratched

& serviced.

I really liked the X1 thought it was a massive improvement on the older car, drove really well with the 2.0d engine and auto box. It may have been due to the very low expectation level I had prior to driving it, but felt it was only some minor trim that let it down....and the gear lever! If buying a new one I reckon you'd have to b careful with the options as the list price of the courtesy car I had was over £42k.

gtsussex · 03-24-2016, 09:18 AM

Got over 50mpg on way back to office - not bad for engine with 14 miles. Park assist is hilarious - never used it before (and doubt will again as not my car).

Can get pricey but we went for Sport rather than xLine or MSport. Only things had to have was HUD and Pro Nav. Think it was about £36k ish which is a lot for something with a 1 in it but it's actually a nicer place to be than X3.

JustChris · 03-24-2016, 09:19 AM

Brilliant, hugely impressed by this new X1. Looks mint in that pic

gtsussex · 03-24-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

I find this remarkable. The X1 has a "better" suspension set up than a 335d?!

Actually yes, the quality of the damping on the X1 is streets ahead of my wallowy (now standard) car. Strange to believe but true!

Craig 1527 · 03-24-2016, 09:38 AM

very nice so much better than previous model enjoy

MarkG_M5Comp · 03-24-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Actually yes, the quality of the damping on the X1 is streets ahead of my wallowy (now standard) car. Strange to believe but true!

I think the X3 was better than my car. Ridiculous.

simon. · 03-25-2016, 02:07 AM

Very nice. Mates Mrs has one on order to replace her Kuga. She can't wait.

deebee · 03-25-2016, 02:27 AM

They look really smart, shame they don't have bigger engines or are more discounted, hopefully the discounts will come later

Thanks for the pic, they always look great from any angle

subsy · 03-25-2016, 03:15 AM

Yes lovely looking small suv the new x1. Nice choice gt!

dopper99 · 03-25-2016, 05:16 AM

Looks a cracking car Guy.

philiper1 · 03-25-2016, 05:21 AM

Huge improvement on the first model, saw a couple yesterday looks very nice

Flyboy-fil · 03-25-2016, 06:05 AM

A fantastic improvement in looks over the previous model. Seen a few, they look good.

DarrenL_007 · 03-25-2016, 08:39 AM

I really like the X1 and have been looking at one to replace the wife's CRV but the price tag is putting me off.

It is a massive improvement on the last model which was as ugly as hell.

happycow6171 · 03-25-2016, 03:04 PM

Was the disco sport not a contender?

03-23-2016, 06:59 PM	#1
gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Bought an X1 Had issues with one of the office Mini's being a bit small. Popped down to Chandlers last Thursday to pick up an X1 to try for the day. What a bloody brilliant little SUV. Ride good, handling entertaining and with the 2l diesel, sprightly enough and I got over 45mpg before I handed it back. I really loved it. Okay, so it's not that cheap but I like a familiar Pro Nav and HUD (if I have to drive it) and it's perfect for what we need. Funnily enough, got back in 335d and wondered why it had to have sh*t suspension - X1 was better!!! Dealer found a new car fitting our needs at another dealer. Deal done and been shipped over to pick it up tomorrow. __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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03-23-2016, 07:29 PM	#2
Sussex_G20 First Lieutenant 145 Rep 379 Posts Drives: G20 330i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South Coast - Eastbourne iTrader: (0)	Are you telling us that Chandlers BMW Hailsham were helpful:and you bought from them? You must have been feeling charitable? Or sorry for their lack of sales to youÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â°ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂŸ The X1 looks a good deal better vehicle than the previous one, haven't driven one so can't comment on the dynamics. Hope the guys and girls appreciate the trouble you go to to keep them mobile.
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03-24-2016, 01:46 AM	#4
Craig 1527 Craig 233 Rep 389 Posts Drives: x3m comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: chester le street iTrader: (0)	new x1 seems a big leap forward over the previous model enjoy look forward to seeing the pics __________________ f97 x3m competition Donnington/Adelaide. f80 m3 competition pack white/black gone f15 40d space grey/ ivory/black gone f31 335i mineral grey/coral gone but will be missed. gone 2014 range rover sport dynamic.
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gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	One happy new car owner! Nice car actually. Attached Images __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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03-24-2016, 07:32 AM	#6
73henny Lieutenant Colonel 501 Rep 1,580 Posts Drives: a lovely new G20 320dx Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Crikey that was quick!! How'd they manage to transport it and register etc so quickly?
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03-24-2016, 08:21 AM	#7
Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Very nice, makes the X3 look very dated and on that basis probably why the engine line up on the X1 is a little ltd IMO __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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03-24-2016, 08:37 AM	#8
davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Twin pipes on a 20d X1 and yet they can't fit them to supposedly sporty high range 3 Series ........... where is the logic in that BMW??
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03-24-2016, 09:18 AM	#10
gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Got over 50mpg on way back to office - not bad for engine with 14 miles. Park assist is hilarious - never used it before (and doubt will again as not my car). Can get pricey but we went for Sport rather than xLine or MSport. Only things had to have was HUD and Pro Nav. Think it was about £36k ish which is a lot for something with a 1 in it but it's actually a nicer place to be than X3. __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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03-24-2016, 09:19 AM	#11
JustChris General 17489 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Brilliant, hugely impressed by this new X1. Looks mint in that pic __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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03-24-2016, 09:38 AM	#13
Craig 1527 Craig 233 Rep 389 Posts Drives: x3m comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: chester le street iTrader: (0)	very nice so much better than previous model enjoy __________________ f97 x3m competition Donnington/Adelaide. f80 m3 competition pack white/black gone f15 40d space grey/ ivory/black gone f31 335i mineral grey/coral gone but will be missed. gone 2014 range rover sport dynamic.
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03-25-2016, 02:07 AM	#15
simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	Very nice. Mates Mrs has one on order to replace her Kuga. She can't wait.
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03-25-2016, 02:27 AM	#16
deebee Captain 325 Rep 810 Posts Drives: Not a Bimmer :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	They look really smart, shame they don't have bigger engines or are more discounted, hopefully the discounts will come later Thanks for the pic, they always look great from any angle
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03-25-2016, 03:15 AM	#17
subsy Major 453 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 340i F31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Nr Reading, UK iTrader: (0)	Yes lovely looking small suv the new x1. Nice choice gt!
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03-25-2016, 05:16 AM	#18
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03-25-2016, 05:21 AM	#19
philiper1 Colonel 771 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: F21 M135i LCI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe [0.00] 2016 BMW M135i [0.00]	Huge improvement on the first model, saw a couple yesterday looks very nice __________________ Current: F21 M135i Mineral Grey and few options Previous: F30 320i XDrive, E85 2.5i, E21 323i
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03-25-2016, 06:05 AM	#20
Flyboy-fil Private 22 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 520d B47 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	A fantastic improvement in looks over the previous model. Seen a few, they look good.
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03-25-2016, 08:39 AM	#21
DarrenL_007 Lieutenant 209 Rep 542 Posts Drives: F36 430d xDrive M Sport GC Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 430d xDriv ... [0.00]	I really like the X1 and have been looking at one to replace the wife's CRV but the price tag is putting me off. It is a massive improvement on the last model which was as ugly as hell. __________________ 440i GC M Sport : Arrived 25th May 2018 Mineral Grey / Ivory White Dakota Leather / Reversing Camera / Folding/Auto Dipping Mirrors / Park Assist / Sun Protection Glass / Electric Glass Sunroof / Heated Steering Wheel / Icon Adaptive LED Headlights / 19" 704M Alloys / Digital Cockpit / Head-up Display / Wifi Hotspot / Driving Assistant / Speed Limit Display / Harmon Kardon Loudspeakers / High-Beam Assist / Enhanced Bluetooth - Wireless Charging / Online Entertainment / M Sport Brakes / Comfort Access / Extended Storage
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03-25-2016, 03:04 PM	#22
happycow6171 Captain 83 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 335d touring Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: shropshire iTrader: (0)	Was the disco sport not a contender?
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