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      09-27-2012, 03:16 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Tirpitz View Post
I'm not a long term BMW driver. I'm coming over from a Honda CR-V. I test drove both a 2009 3 series wagon and the RWD X1 without Servotronic. The steering in the wagon was heavier than the X1. I mentioned that and the CA said he thought the X1 steering was lighter than the 3 series and "More Japanese". I found it acceptable given my Honda background and did not order Servotronic on my car. I'll be interested to see if I still feel that way after my car arrives and I get to drive it a bit.
Remeber that X1 sDrive28i has Electric Power Steering, while X1 xDrive28i and xDrive35i have Hydraulic Power Steering. I test drove a X1 sDrive28i without Servotronic. The sheering wheel is too light, even lighter than my Japaneses car (2001 I30). I do not like BMW's Electric Power Steering. So, I am going to order a X1 xDrive28i without Servotronic, for which the steering wheel feeling would be perfect.
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