2014 x1 or 2010 SRT8

Chrakaknox · 05-11-2013, 07:57 PM

I really can't decide between a new 35i X1 Msport or a 2010 Jeep SRT8 w/ 20,000 miles on it. They are both just under $40k. Any former Jeep owners on here? Any advice/feedback? Thanks.

Christian.F · 05-11-2013, 09:55 PM

My buddy had one, drove his a couple of times... Real quick and fun in a straight line, doesn't handle half as good as the x1, and horrible mpg...

edx1 · 05-12-2013, 09:04 AM

A friend has one as well. Comfortable ride, great engine sound, but it isn't sporty IMO. More tank like than sports car like.

HBWT · 05-12-2013, 09:59 AM

Driven plenty of Jeeps. I wouldn't own one if it were given to me. What can I say, it's a Chrysler product...the last one I owned was a '70 Road Runner. I actually miss THAT car.
Go for the BMW.

danielj · 05-12-2013, 10:03 AM

As was said, great straight line power and sucks gas. Not sure what the maintenance is like but lack of warranty verses a new car would be a consideration.

Teemo Panda · 05-12-2013, 12:42 PM

If it were me, I would put the warranty, maintenance and technology my top priority!

johanness · 05-12-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HBWT

Driven plenty of Jeeps. I wouldn't own one if it were given to me. What can I say, it's a Chrysler product...the last one I owned was a '70 Road Runner. I actually miss THAT car.
Go for the BMW.

You obviously haven't driven the SRT-8. It's not your standard Jeep

Chrakaknox · 05-13-2013, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the feedback, haven't actually driven either one yet. Going this upcoming weekend to drive both and compare. Would the x1 35i with a stage 2 BMS tune be quicker than that big hemi?

paradoxical3 · 05-13-2013, 02:17 PM

Yes, significantly so. Car and driver has the srt8 at 13.3 1/4 mile. The 35i should beat that on the stage 2 tune and significantly beat it on e85.

johanness · 05-14-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrakaknox

Thanks for the feedback, haven't actually driven either one yet. Going this upcoming weekend to drive both and compare. Would the x1 35i with a stage 2 BMS tune be quicker than that big hemi?

Not if the same Jeep had a simple CMR Tune.

Chrakaknox · 05-15-2013, 02:35 PM

Interesting indeed....

JY888 · 05-15-2013, 09:48 PM

I owned a 2008 SRT8, it was fun to drive, a beast of the line, however after 2 years of ownership the Jeep just didn't feel as solid anymore. The build quality was no where as good as a german made vehicle.

Compared to the X1 i35 I have, the Jeep felt faster of the line, but the handling was not as good as the X1.

The stock SRT got 10-12 MPG, I'm getting 21-23 with agressive driving in the X1

I would consider the new Jeep SRT8, but not at the $65k price tag dealers are asking. I wouldn't but a preowned SRT based on my previous ownership.

Having had both I would go with the X1 unless you need more cargo space and are willing to sacrifice build quality.

jitterygoat49r · 05-16-2013, 11:24 PM

Please read the Consumer Reports reviews for Jeep models. You'll buy the BMW.

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Chrakaknox Private 4 Rep 71 Posts Drives: X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	2014 x1 or 2010 SRT8 I really can't decide between a new 35i X1 Msport or a 2010 Jeep SRT8 w/ 20,000 miles on it. They are both just under $40k. Any former Jeep owners on here? Any advice/feedback? Thanks.
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Christian.F First Lieutenant 45 Rep 383 Posts Drives: F97 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	My buddy had one, drove his a couple of times... Real quick and fun in a straight line, doesn't handle half as good as the x1, and horrible mpg...
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edx1 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 206 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wasatch front iTrader: (0)	A friend has one as well. Comfortable ride, great engine sound, but it isn't sporty IMO. More tank like than sports car like.
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HBWT First Lieutenant 11 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2013 X1X 2.8 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Driven plenty of Jeeps. I wouldn't own one if it were given to me. What can I say, it's a Chrysler product...the last one I owned was a '70 Road Runner. I actually miss THAT car. Go for the BMW.
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danielj Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2018 x2 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle, WA USA iTrader: (0)	As was said, great straight line power and sucks gas. Not sure what the maintenance is like but lack of warranty verses a new car would be a consideration.
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Chrakaknox Private 4 Rep 71 Posts Drives: X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback, haven't actually driven either one yet. Going this upcoming weekend to drive both and compare. Would the x1 35i with a stage 2 BMS tune be quicker than that big hemi?
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paradoxical3 Lieutenant Colonel 1008 Rep 1,563 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	Yes, significantly so. Car and driver has the srt8 at 13.3 1/4 mile. The 35i should beat that on the stage 2 tune and significantly beat it on e85.
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Chrakaknox Private 4 Rep 71 Posts Drives: X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Interesting indeed....
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JY888 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2012 ML550 & 2013 X1 i35 xLine Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I owned a 2008 SRT8, it was fun to drive, a beast of the line, however after 2 years of ownership the Jeep just didn't feel as solid anymore. The build quality was no where as good as a german made vehicle. Compared to the X1 i35 I have, the Jeep felt faster of the line, but the handling was not as good as the X1. The stock SRT got 10-12 MPG, I'm getting 21-23 with agressive driving in the X1 I would consider the new Jeep SRT8, but not at the $65k price tag dealers are asking. I wouldn't but a preowned SRT based on my previous ownership. Having had both I would go with the X1 unless you need more cargo space and are willing to sacrifice build quality.
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jitterygoat49r New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	BMW vs Jeep Please read the Consumer Reports reviews for Jeep models. You'll buy the BMW.
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