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08-11-2016, 06:57 PM | #46 |
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I've been given a 28i loaner from BMW a couple of times, and it's like day and night to me. The 28i has some serious lag, and the 8 speed gearbox makes it less than ideal for manual shifting. Not to mention the overly soft suspension, making you wonder if you drive a Buick.
The new short-nosed front-wheel-based X1, I wouldn't even consider. My next one will be an M3. |
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Apparently both drove like a Buick then ;-) |
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08-12-2016, 08:00 AM | #49 |
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I can understand that, I drove at least 5 used 28i's of various mileage, the suspension really breaks down around 60-70k. Something about the combination of weak brakes and poor struts makes you feel like your driving a boat.
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08-12-2016, 09:26 AM | #50 |
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In your opinion, at what mileage does the 35i becomes a boat?
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08-12-2016, 02:39 PM | #57 |
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No one NEEDS a 300hp small SUV..
It's just a matter of whether or not you want it, and if so, good luck finding it! There are many many people who got the 28i instead of 35i, which is why you are struggling so much to find a 35i on the used market Personally, I was in the "35i or bust" camp because with a 28i, I would get an F31 wagon instead to get the more modern interior tech, adaptive suspension, etc. What I really wish for is a 30d or 35d X1. That would have been AMAZING |
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You can double tap to skip a gear shifting down. This is an instant 2 gears down. Double tap for shifting up will do two separate quick shifts. While in manual mode there is absolutely no lag, that is why I use it a lot. |
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08-12-2016, 07:28 PM | #61 |
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No I don't. but I want to lol I miss every one of those vehicles and am searching for my next lowrider project. hopefully my last. my grail if you will.
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08-12-2016, 11:56 PM | #62 | |
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The M-Sport suspension is even harder, and what I prefer for tossing the little car around on country roads. The 28is I tried felt like grocery getters, slow off the line, and yes, a softer suspension to the point that the wheel hit the wheel well when driving over ruts. I can see it being more comfortable and economical, but not nearly as fun to drive. And to the other poster here, yes, a 35d would have been nice. Even greater torque, and little problems passing or accelerating up a hill even with a full car. But, the American market doesn't want diesels, so... Is a future rwd-biased hybrid crossover, like an X1 version of the i8 too much to hope for? Where the electric is used for power and not mileage? |
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08-13-2016, 10:10 AM | #63 |
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My sport line has the right amount of firmness for the roads around here, m sport made my wife complain😀
Mybe m sport without RFT tyres would have been ok. |
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Sort of related I am not sure what I would replace my e84 with now in the BMW line. Those of us who know love it's car like agility with a bit more height. At 6'4" the height and big windshield make for great visibility. Acceleration wise it's quick in either 28i or 35i form. With the Dinan sport tuner I am really aggravating my buddy in his E36 M3. I've sat in new X1 and it just not the same, 4 series is cramped, a five series too expensive. See, a real dilemma. Nothing offered now offers such a great compromise of so many attributes.
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