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      12-15-2009, 08:35 AM   #7
Jay Ell
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Drives: F40 M135i
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Originally Posted by gauthier View Post
I took delivery of mine november 19th, I already drove 4500km. I am very, very disappointed of the engin-noise, compared to my E90. At a normal speed on highway 120km/h = 2000 rpm), you've got a continues zooming, not really hard, but it becomes insupportable after a few minutes. I don't understand how BMW dares to sell a car at such a price, with such a major problem. Didn't their engineers notice that? If BMW doesn't solve this problem rapidly, I don't think they will not sell as many X1's as expected. It's a peace of chance a took the HiFi-system : with the stereo loud enough, i don't hear it anymore.
So guys, if you get an X1, get the HiFi-system... lol
really? wow, ok .. I must admit I've not done any sustained motorway driving yet. I have been up at motorway speeds for 15-20mins duration .. and without the stereo on .. I didn't really notice it to be honest. but then, my M5 was even louder (albeit a rather nice noise).
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