Hi all ..
Thanks to everyone for the comments (good or bad
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I'll try to address some of the Q's here.
X1 vs X5 ? who says X5 is better exactly? as far as I can see they are for very different markets. X1 wins it's segment, and so would the X5 win it's. Both good cars, but not comparable.
V10 vs i4 derv? I've done the V10 thing .. The world and it's occupants are tightening their belts right now for one thing. Secondly, I just don't get the use out of 10cyl. If I'd have owned that car a decade ago, it would have been great. But there's just no real point in my area right now. Shame.
Interior space? Very good. I personally don't notice the difference between the X1 and the M5 for cabin space.
Chrome door surround? Actually, if you chose High Gloss Shaddow Line, it gets rid of the chrome altogether. However, I saw it like that and it really took away from the lines. With the alu effect roof rails and sides, it really needs that chrome line to break it up (on the black at least). I personally like it and I think they did think about it and design it as such. Spec one on-line and you may see my point .. but hey, all things are down to personal taste.
M3 in the background? It was a special edition .. but I hated it to be honest. The colour was nice, the black rims were nice .. but together it didn't work for me one little bit. Sorry chaps, I didn't take any pics of it
Full Spec?
BMW E84 X1 xDrive23d SE N47 2
Black Sapphire
Beige Nevada Leather
Blade spoke style 323 8/9Jx18
Packs: Comfort Package: Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear. Rain sensor with auto headlight activation.
Standard equipment:
Automatic Gearbox (205)
Multi-function controls for s'wheel (249)
Run-flat tyres (258)
Sport leather steering wheel w/paddles (2XA)
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) (302)
Roof rails, matt aluminium (3AT)
xLine package (3XL)
Floor mats, velour (423)
First aid kit & triangle (428)
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming (431)
Armrest, front with sliding adjustment (4AE)
Foglights, front (520)
Automatic air conditioning (534)
Extended interior light package (563)
Passenger airbag deactivation, front (5DA)
Optional Equipment:
Universal Remote Control (319)
Bike Rack Preparation (3AR)
Panaramic glass sunroof (402)
Sun protection glass (420)
Elec front seats + driver memory (459)
Sport seats, front (481)
Extended storage (493)
Seat heating, front (494)
Black trim, high-gloss (4AT)
Rear-veiw mirror with digital compass (4NA)
Xenon headlights (522)
Cruise control with brake function (544)
Navigation-system professional (609)
Voice control (620)
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics (633)
DAB digital radio (654)
Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound (688)
USB interface (6FL)