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01-18-2015, 12:44 PM | #4 |
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The X1 is based on the 3-series, not the 1-series.
To me, it looks more like a slightly jacked up and taller 3-er wagon than anything else. It's rather long, and neither a hatchback nor an SUV (which the owner's manual takes care to point out). I prefer to see it as a tall station wagon, and see no shame in that. It's useful and a joy to drive. |
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01-18-2015, 09:30 PM | #5 |
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Well, nothing wrong with the x1, and I like it.
Just that there were a couple scenarios where I came across a few 1-series hatchback photos and mistaken that its a x1, lol. Was just curious if anyone thinks the same, that they sorta look alike. Surprisingly, I haven't seen one here in Canada before. Are the 1-series hatchback not available in Canada or something? |
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1 series in it's current form is not available in North America.
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01-19-2015, 09:32 AM | #7 |
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Well, due to the fact we own a X1 we know better.
On paper it is a station (since a SUV can't be a company car, BMW opted for station) and yes, it was based on the 3 series. Take a 1 series hatchback, a 3 series (E9x station) and a X1 next to one another and many people would think it is the same and have to look closely to see the difference Best is when I hear a friend (woman) telling she has seen a beautifully car. When I ask what car it was..... " a blue one " she replies. |
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01-22-2015, 10:41 AM | #8 |
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I have mine debadged, and a buddy (currently a BMW tech) couldn't figure what model it was. He thought it was a 1 hatch that I imported lol. Granted though, he just got back into the BMW game after a 5 year leave.
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01-22-2015, 01:12 PM | #9 |
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lol. but i have to say, the 1-series hatchback looks a little cooler than x1. It seems more sporty and proportional
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01-26-2015, 09:38 AM | #11 |
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When people say "based' on the 3 series I get a bit lost. Is the old 3 series really that small inside? I find the X1 very tight to say the least. If the 3 is that small then god help the 1 series.
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The rear seats may be small and not offer much leg room, but there's more than enough for the driver. I doubt your Hyundai had anywhere near the trunk space either.
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It had more boot space. Sure the driver is OK, you just push the seat back but the front passenger area is a bit tight/narrow.
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The front passenger area has the exact same room as the driver's side. Maybe even more with the lack of pedals. They too, can push the seat all the way back.
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I have de-badged as well, come out to my car one time where it was parked, 3 guys swarming it looking at it, inside, etc. Im like, cannnnn I help you guys? They go, what is this?! Did you import from Germany or something never seen this, it is BEAUTY!!!! I said well it was European model first then they decided they were nice enough to give USA the X1. Thank god haha
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