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      11-12-2010, 11:41 AM   #1
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Dear Friends, I'm hesitating between these 2 cars. Could you write down your experience / comparison? What would be the advantage of the extra 35HPs according to your opinion. Thanks a lot. Pepe
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      11-12-2010, 02:18 PM   #2
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Dear Friends, I'm hesitating between these 2 cars. Could you write down your experience / comparison? What would be the advantage of the extra 35HPs according to your opinion. Thanks a lot. Pepe
Hi Pepe79,

I have driven both and opted for the 2.0d because of the XDrive. Around town there is very little to choose between them but hit the open road and the 2.0d pulls stronger, has better acceleration. I found this quite noticeable when kicking down the autobox for overtaking.

Also drove the 2.3d and thats really fun but pricey. Funny thing was I felt that the auto box better suited the 2.0d engine. The gearing on the 2.3d felt wrong. Just my opinion mind.

In short, if you can afford the extra go with the 2.0d.
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      11-13-2010, 03:31 AM   #3
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Thanks for your comment Mario486. There is no big price difference between the 18d and the 20d (comparing to the price of the whole car with some extras). I'll think about it. According to the "paper" comsumption-wise the 2 car is the same. How much does your "eat"? Is it around 6,2 (avg) as the catalogue says or is it just a fairy tale. (I know it depends on the driving style).

Do you have the paddles on the steering wheel? This is only option with 20d. And sounds interesting, but not sure if I'd use it that much. Thanks again.
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      11-13-2010, 04:46 AM   #4
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Thanks for your comment Mario486. There is no big price difference between the 18d and the 20d (comparing to the price of the whole car with some extras). I'll think about it. According to the "paper" comsumption-wise the 2 car is the same. How much does your "eat"? Is it around 6,2 (avg) as the catalogue says or is it just a fairy tale. (I know it depends on the driving style).

Do you have the paddles on the steering wheel? This is only option with 20d. And sounds interesting, but not sure if I'd use it that much. Thanks again.
Hi, My X1's consumption is coming down slowly the more miles I do. Open road its now at about 46mpg (6.1 l/100km) and around town 33mpg (8.4 l/100km). I think the official figure is best case scenario with careful driving. It certainly is the lowest of any car I have owned. To give you an idea its lighter than my new Mini Cooper.

Don't have the paddles as I forgot to ask for them. Wanted them just for the novelty factor but don't regret not taking them. I find I keep the box in Drive most of the time. Its only when I have an open bendy road in the highlands that I put it into Sport (Triptronic) mode. You know that you can do that without the paddles? You then change up and down through the gear stick.
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      11-28-2010, 12:02 PM   #5
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Thanks again. I've ordered the 20d xdrive with the paddles (red). I have to wait until mid February next year!!! I'll share my experience as soon as I can.
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if you want to over take the others in open road fast and safe whith a big +35 horses is important!!!

i would not say no if my 23d had +35 horses :char acter0109:........

about the consuption it depends how heavy is your foot

and about the paddles i like them only in roads whith many bends they help you whith the handling....
so you got the right choice!!! congrats !!!!!

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Thanks again. I've ordered the 20d xdrive with the paddles (red). I have to wait until mid February next year!!! I'll share my experience as soon as I can.

Hey Congratulations You are going to love this car

What other bits did you add?
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      11-29-2010, 04:30 PM   #8
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Thanks Aris we will see in mid Feb
you must have a sunroof, it is essential in Greece I've ordered it with that.

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if you want to over take the others in open road fast and safe whith a big +35 horses is important!!!

i would not say no if my 23d had +35 horses :char acter0109:........

about the consuption it depends how heavy is your foot

and about the paddles i like them only in roads whith many bends they help you whith the handling....
so you got the right choice!!! congrats !!!!!
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      11-29-2010, 04:37 PM   #9
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Thanks Mario!

Sunroof, PDC front and rear, Alu roof rails, x-line, sports leather steering wheel with paddles, sun protection glazing, USB, performance control, hands free, winter tyres, red-black interior, sear heating front, storage compartment package the major ones.

NO navi or automatic airco.

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Hey Congratulations You are going to love this car

What other bits did you add?
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