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I appreciate the review on what the X1 lacks compared to the e90 328i, but I don't think the review has any positives for the X1. It basically sounded like how your previous 328i is better than the X1 in every dimension except the hatch versatility and AWD.
First off, the X1 28i has 248 ft-Ibs at just 1250rpm, which is 48 more than the 328i 200ft-Ibs at 2750rpm. I'm pretty sure this makes the X1 better in everyday driving than the 328i.
Secondly, I think you can drive the x1 pretty hard and it can still get pretty good gas mileage. I get 10L/100km, my friends get around 11L/100km, don't know the american mpg. The car will let you know when you get the chance to test it. To put in prospective, my previous honda accord 4 cylinders got the same mileage.
Finally, I think the interior quality of the X1 is on par with your previous 3 series. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the upper dash, side door trim are all soft touch materials, except the lower dash part. I can see if you find the material quality is a bit poor if coming from a 5 series or 7 series, but a 3 series?
Only gripe I have with the X1 is the lack of power liftgate/ proper handle for closing the trunk and the aftermarket looking cupholder.
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