BMW X1 (2009 - 2015) xDrive 23d M Sport 5d (2011/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No Idea, not important to me.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't really know Wife and I appreciate the slightly raised seating.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not have wanted a BMW since I was very Young but it doesn't live up to my expectations Merc's and VW's I have owned were much more luxurious and those things that were supposed to be automatic were.
What are you likely to buy next?
No Idea another 4 wheel drive definitely.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£27,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonably good and bought winter wheels and tyres ata bargain price plus 5 Year serviceing.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Height
What was the dealer like?
Very Pleasant young man called Jamie.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I must say that this car does nothing for me until I drive it them it is really very good. Unfortunately with the Summer Tyres and Larger "M Sport" wheels the rear end is a bit twitchy especially on white lines the 17" winter wheels and tyres make the car much nicer to drive and the twitchiness disappears NB both sets of tyres are Pirelli's.
What's it like to park?
No great problem here front and rear sensors fitted only thin is "M Sport" wheels the rib on the tyres to protect the rims not very effective.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The car is an Automatic but not, as far as I know a Step (What is that?) I was concerned about how the auto wipers, rear screen wirer worked and how if engine is switched off they do not self park. Auto wipers have to be re switched on every time you re start the car even if the wipers are straight up. Also see you home lights have to be switched on. All these things have been automatic on my last three German cars from other manufacturers.
What's most practical about your car?
The height for getting in and out, I'm not getting any younger. Must say that during last years snow it didn't miss a beat.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Lights in the door handles.
