BMW X1 (E84)
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
I think you made the right call, JayEll. I think you're dead on in your underlying point, I suspect that most of us in a higher performance car are not using anything even close to its potential without regular access to the autobahns or the track, and ultimately the X1 is going to serve you better for what you need. I remember my time in Mercedes A-Class loaner when my Merc was in for servicing work when I lived in the UK, and I was amazed at the interior space from such a small overall package, I think that's the same trick you're seeing the X1 pull off so successfully. Anyway - it's a perfect car for what you need, and congrats on the new acquisition!
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
Can you tell us a little more about your impressions on the X1? I'd like some more pics as well... 
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Congrats! Love that color combo!
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Congrats on the new ride -- nicely specced.
I sat in one of these the other day, a very basic model, and was a little surprised at the "cheap" quality feel on some of the items in the interior, e.g. storage area on the dash. It didn't seem right for a BMW, even if it is one of the smaller models. What are your impressions?
Good choice of engine too; twin turbo for fun acceleration and plenty of torque for relaxed cruising. You rational makes perfect sense.
Enjoy!
I sat in one of these the other day, a very basic model, and was a little surprised at the "cheap" quality feel on some of the items in the interior, e.g. storage area on the dash. It didn't seem right for a BMW, even if it is one of the smaller models. What are your impressions?
Good choice of engine too; twin turbo for fun acceleration and plenty of torque for relaxed cruising. You rational makes perfect sense.
Enjoy!
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if people thought i was crazy when i dowgraded from a 535d to a 520d, i wonder what they will say to you (m5 to x1) - all i can say is: i fully understand your decision and it seriously makes sense. a nake x1 looks terrible but yours does look like a very very decent car! congrats!!
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