X1's are ugly!

AusX1 · 06-14-2011, 11:39 PM

Reading reviews to begin my research on which car to buy, my biggest worry with X1's was that they were reportedly ugly, malpropotioned, etc etc. I didn't agree, I like the looks, but wondered if it might affect the resale of an X1. Well I reckon X1 owners might soon have the best looking BMW's by a long strech. Have you guys seen the face of the new 1 series? And the new M5 well it looks like an X1 at the front I'd say. How ugly are 3 and 5 series sedans? The 1M coupe's a very fine looking car, but it's just the tailend of a generation of decent looking 1ers and must have been an M division creation when they saw what BMW was doing to the 1ers.

Just stirring the pot of other BMW owners, but interested to know other's thoughts.

empyrean · 06-15-2011, 05:49 AM

I started reading people's opinions in forums AFTER I bought my X1 and I was very surprised to see many thought the X1 was ugly and not proportioned. Firstly I fell in love the first time I saw it in the dealer and bought it a week later, not even cared what people thought. Secondly all of my friends had never told me anything like that, they love it and love the BMW tag in it. And honestly I tried to see its ugly side with no success. Keep loving all of your X1's

aris · 06-15-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by empyrean

I started reading people's opinions in forums AFTER I bought my X1 and I was very surprised to see many thought the X1 was ugly and not proportioned. Firstly I fell in love the first time I saw it in the dealer and bought it a week later, not even cared what people thought. Secondly all of my friends had never told me anything like that, they love it and love the BMW tag in it. And honestly I tried to see its ugly side with no success. Keep loving all of your X1's

+1000

mario486 · 06-15-2011, 12:56 PM

It's a funny thing, I don't think the X1 is very photogenic. From some angles it photographs well but less so from others. However.....in real life, or in the metal so to speak, it's very attractive to most I have shown it to. A few friends have changed their opinion entirely after I showed them mine.

But at the end of the day I don't really care what other people think of my choice...I like it, and it's mine bought and paid for.

manicm · 06-15-2011, 01:26 PM

I must say when I first saw the X1 concept in the press I thought it looked dull and dated. But upon actual release I changed my mind. I never thought I'd own one though! It's a well proportioned car.

Lost in France · 06-15-2011, 02:28 PM

Got to agree with the positives, it is a well proportioned, and when you drive it a well balanced car, turns a lot of heads (in a positive way)....

danintas · 06-15-2011, 04:35 PM

The X1 is one of those cars which does which does look much better in the flesh. I've had nothing but positive comments on the style of both the exterior and interior.

Xeins · 06-15-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mario486

It's a funny thing, I don't think the X1 is very photogenic. From some angles it photographs well but less so from others. However.....in real life, or in the metal so to speak, it's very attractive to most I have shown it to. A few friends have changed their opinion entirely after I showed them mine.

But at the end of the day I don't really care what other people think of my choice...I like it, and it's mine bought and paid for.

I totally agree. At the end of the day when i drive my x1 I'm happy and that's what matters.

AusX1 · 06-15-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by drandazzo

my wife is already worried as I get all the babes checking me out.. well probably checking the car out...

Ha,ha... the first friend (it was a female) I told I was getting an X1 responded with "oh they're really cute cars..."

empyrean · 06-15-2011, 09:30 PM

Actually at a certain point I became worried that many of my female friends loved the car, so is the X1 a chick-car? lol

Gatekeeper · 06-18-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by empyrean

Actually at a certain point I became worried that many of my female friends loved the car, so is the X1 a chick-car? lol

It has become so in France. Very few X1s around, most of them driven by your average 40 year old fashion-conscious, professionally independant woman. At least that is the image they want to project.

The X1 is certainly sexy and cool, and allows one to look good and self-confident, and yet take the kids to Saturday games while dispensing with the soccer-mum image of any dull minivan.

I say :

Exotic Hadron · 06-20-2011, 03:20 AM

Malproportioned? Oh, geez... Could they just think for a minute to not repeat the same phooey time after time? Malproportioned in what part?
Many men, many minds, they say.

seamasters · 06-20-2011, 04:19 AM

people have to be blind to say that the X1 is ugly and malproportioned..

X1 is a beautiful car, click on the link below to find out. its got everything of the x-series all in a compact/sleek body what more can u ask.. if your thinking about buying the x1 i would say go for it..

http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...=1#post9828877

06-14-2011, 11:39 PM	#1
AusX1 Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: X1 2.0D Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	X1's are ugly! Reading reviews to begin my research on which car to buy, my biggest worry with X1's was that they were reportedly ugly, malpropotioned, etc etc. I didn't agree, I like the looks, but wondered if it might affect the resale of an X1. Well I reckon X1 owners might soon have the best looking BMW's by a long strech. Have you guys seen the face of the new 1 series? And the new M5 well it looks like an X1 at the front I'd say. How ugly are 3 and 5 series sedans? The 1M coupe's a very fine looking car, but it's just the tailend of a generation of decent looking 1ers and must have been an M division creation when they saw what BMW was doing to the 1ers. Just stirring the pot of other BMW owners, but interested to know other's thoughts.
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empyrean Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: M240 M Performance edition Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monterrey, Mexico iTrader: (0)	I started reading people's opinions in forums AFTER I bought my X1 and I was very surprised to see many thought the X1 was ugly and not proportioned. Firstly I fell in love the first time I saw it in the dealer and bought it a week later, not even cared what people thought. Secondly all of my friends had never told me anything like that, they love it and love the BMW tag in it. And honestly I tried to see its ugly side with no success. Keep loving all of your X1's
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mario486 Mario 26 Rep 981 Posts Drives: X1 XDrive 2.0d, Mini Cooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland/Alba iTrader: (0)	It's a funny thing, I don't think the X1 is very photogenic. From some angles it photographs well but less so from others. However.....in real life, or in the metal so to speak, it's very attractive to most I have shown it to. A few friends have changed their opinion entirely after I showed them mine. But at the end of the day I don't really care what other people think of my choice...I like it, and it's mine bought and paid for. __________________ "Do or do not, there is no try!" - Master Yoda "Always in motion is the future" - Master Yoda "Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" - Master Yoda "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela
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manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	I must say when I first saw the X1 concept in the press I thought it looked dull and dated. But upon actual release I changed my mind. I never thought I'd own one though! It's a well proportioned car.
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Lost in France New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive 2.0d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toulouse France iTrader: (0)	Got to agree with the positives, it is a well proportioned, and when you drive it a well balanced car, turns a lot of heads (in a positive way)....
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danintas Private First Class 11 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 30d Xline Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tasmania, Australia iTrader: (0)	The X1 is one of those cars which does which does look much better in the flesh. I've had nothing but positive comments on the style of both the exterior and interior. Last edited by danintas; 06-15-2011 at 07:06 PM.. Reason: mmm - typo
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empyrean Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: M240 M Performance edition Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monterrey, Mexico iTrader: (0)	Actually at a certain point I became worried that many of my female friends loved the car, so is the X1 a chick-car? lol
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Exotic Hadron X Eins in der Luft 12 Rep 81 Posts Drives: X1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leningrad, Rußland iTrader: (0)	Malproportioned? Oh, geez... Could they just think for a minute to not repeat the same phooey time after time? Malproportioned in what part? Many men, many minds, they say.
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seamasters seamasters 29 Rep 401 Posts Drives: M5 F90 COMP , M4 Mineral White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	people have to be blind to say that the X1 is ugly and malproportioned.. X1 is a beautiful car, click on the link below to find out. its got everything of the x-series all in a compact/sleek body what more can u ask.. if your thinking about buying the x1 i would say go for it.. http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...=1#post9828877 Last edited by seamasters; 06-20-2011 at 04:25 AM..
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