Need opinions on X1 purchase

Shock96 · 10-09-2022, 06:56 PM

Hey everyone. I used to own a 2013 X1 35i in Valencia Orange. X Line package with other stuff. I loved that car. The perfect blend of utility and performance. I got it with 13k miles in 2015 as a CPO car.

I had to have the PCV system replaced which was the whole valve cover and that was about it. In about 5k miles, the transfer case started whining slightly. It was quite quiet, but I am sensitive to auto noises.

Took it to the dealer they confirmed the whine. They pulled it, changed the fluids and they told me they 'clocked it'. Not sure what that was. It was quiet for about 75 miles then it started over again. I took it back. They had it for almost 3 months. Ended up ordering a new transfer case from Germany. That one lasted for about 150 miles before the whine started. I took it back they pretty much gave up. I decided to lemon law it. BMW was awesome and gave me all my money back minus mileage. Zero issues with them.

Fast forward to now. I still loved that car and I am in need of another car now that my son took our Highlander to school. Here is what I am looking at.

2013 X1 35i, 113k miles. M sport package, driver assist, chromeline tech package, harmon kardon, pano roof. Paint is nice, newer tires.

All the fluids have been changed (trans, diffs, t-case, oil) 2nd owner with all receipts. New waterpump, oil filter housing gaskets, radiator, new hoses, and spark plugs.

AFE cold air intake and VSRF chargepipe installed. VSRF downpipe, VSRF big intercooler (not sure which one) and a set of H&R sport springs new in the box to go on. Plus he did a muffler delete on it.

Runs great. Drives great. Looks great. Not perfect. Needs a battery and a windshield. PPI at local indy shop gave it a clean bill with it needing a valve cover gasket eventually. Very slight leak. There are codes but he says all are related to the undervolting battery.

What would you pay for it? I made an offer of 12k but he would like 13k for it. Not many of these around in my favorite color. Not many around at all for sale.

Looking for feedback asap. I should have posted it sooner, but PPI was Thursday.

EDIT - I guess I am gunshy on another one of these and a BMW in general. I have had old ones and raced an E30 in the first year of Spec E class so I am a pretty good wrench. But I need something reliable to drive and AWD for snowy pass crossings this winter.

sudermatt · 10-09-2022, 09:54 PM

There are very few 35Ms available. Sounds like yours has every option.
IMHO, it will be a classic. Buy it, keep it forever.

Shock96 · 10-09-2022, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudermatt

There are very few 35Ms available. Sounds like yours has every option.
IMHO, it will be a classic. Buy it, keep it forever.

Thanks for the reply. It doesn't have every option. No Ultimate Package, no leather actually either. Interior is in great shape though and the Sensawhateveryacallit is pretty nice.

HDA · 10-09-2022, 10:46 PM

I have a 14 with ultimate package in blue - love it! Good luck!

I think 13k is fair

Gamb1t · 10-10-2022, 02:01 PM

That's over 180k km in Metric world. I tend to avoid modified turbo cars that's approaching 10 years old and mileage.
Are you inheriting someone's problems?

Shock96 · 10-10-2022, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

That's over 180k km in Metric world. I tend to avoid modified turbo cars that's approaching 10 years old and mileage.
Are you inheriting someone's problems?

I thought of that. It is mostly driven by a mom. The mods are very minor with the VRSF pipe and the AFE intake. Cut the muffler off. Otherwise stock.

I agree that I am very skeptical of mods unless done by a competent shop and even then I need to make sure it was done right.

Seeing as there is very little to screw up with an intake change and with all the updates/maintenance done at the dealer with receipts, I am less worried about it.

Good call though.

EDIT - They are in need of a larger car to accommodate their family.

sudermatt · 10-10-2022, 06:26 PM

A mom with a muffler delete and charge pipe? You go girl!

cwickberg · 10-11-2022, 03:24 AM

Charge pipe is a needed mod because the stock plastic pipe is crap. Intake is more cosmetic/ sound...
Muffler delete is a different issue as now your are changing the exhaust and emissions of the car.

HDA · 10-11-2022, 10:14 AM

looks like the mom had someone else behind her doing mods and if possible driving the car.

sudermatt · 10-11-2022, 12:25 PM

Or mom's a friggin' badass!

Shock96 · 10-11-2022, 06:53 PM

I am picking it up in a hour or so.

10-09-2022, 06:56 PM	#1
Shock96 That was a hell of a thing... 22 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2013 xDrive 35i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Olympia, WA iTrader: (0)	Need opinions on X1 purchase Hey everyone. I used to own a 2013 X1 35i in Valencia Orange. X Line package with other stuff. I loved that car. The perfect blend of utility and performance. I got it with 13k miles in 2015 as a CPO car. I had to have the PCV system replaced which was the whole valve cover and that was about it. In about 5k miles, the transfer case started whining slightly. It was quite quiet, but I am sensitive to auto noises. Took it to the dealer they confirmed the whine. They pulled it, changed the fluids and they told me they 'clocked it'. Not sure what that was. It was quiet for about 75 miles then it started over again. I took it back. They had it for almost 3 months. Ended up ordering a new transfer case from Germany. That one lasted for about 150 miles before the whine started. I took it back they pretty much gave up. I decided to lemon law it. BMW was awesome and gave me all my money back minus mileage. Zero issues with them. Fast forward to now. I still loved that car and I am in need of another car now that my son took our Highlander to school. Here is what I am looking at. 2013 X1 35i, 113k miles. M sport package, driver assist, chromeline tech package, harmon kardon, pano roof. Paint is nice, newer tires. All the fluids have been changed (trans, diffs, t-case, oil) 2nd owner with all receipts. New waterpump, oil filter housing gaskets, radiator, new hoses, and spark plugs. AFE cold air intake and VSRF chargepipe installed. VSRF downpipe, VSRF big intercooler (not sure which one) and a set of H&R sport springs new in the box to go on. Plus he did a muffler delete on it. Runs great. Drives great. Looks great. Not perfect. Needs a battery and a windshield. PPI at local indy shop gave it a clean bill with it needing a valve cover gasket eventually. Very slight leak. There are codes but he says all are related to the undervolting battery. What would you pay for it? I made an offer of 12k but he would like 13k for it. Not many of these around in my favorite color. Not many around at all for sale. Looking for feedback asap. I should have posted it sooner, but PPI was Thursday. EDIT - I guess I am gunshy on another one of these and a BMW in general. I have had old ones and raced an E30 in the first year of Spec E class so I am a pretty good wrench. But I need something reliable to drive and AWD for snowy pass crossings this winter.
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10-09-2022, 09:54 PM	#2
sudermatt Private First Class 21 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 35M Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	There are very few 35Ms available. Sounds like yours has every option. IMHO, it will be a classic. Buy it, keep it forever.
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10-09-2022, 10:46 PM	#4
HDA Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: S2000 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I have a 14 with ultimate package in blue - love it! Good luck! I think 13k is fair
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10-10-2022, 02:01 PM	#5
Gamb1t Major 598 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 330i,X1,Z4,Solstice GXP, RX-8 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canukistan iTrader: (0)	That's over 180k km in Metric world. I tend to avoid modified turbo cars that's approaching 10 years old and mileage. Are you inheriting someone's problems?
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10-10-2022, 06:26 PM	#7
sudermatt Private First Class 21 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 35M Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	A mom with a muffler delete and charge pipe? You go girl!
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10-11-2022, 03:24 AM	#8
cwickberg Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 279 Posts Drives: X1 35i MSport Ultimate, Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Charge pipe is a needed mod because the stock plastic pipe is crap. Intake is more cosmetic/ sound... Muffler delete is a different issue as now your are changing the exhaust and emissions of the car.
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10-11-2022, 10:14 AM	#9
HDA Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: S2000 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	looks like the mom had someone else behind her doing mods and if possible driving the car.
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10-11-2022, 12:25 PM	#10
sudermatt Private First Class 21 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 35M Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Or mom's a friggin' badass! __________________ 2013 X1 SDrive 2.8 > 2015 X1 XDrive 28 SLine > 2015 XDrive 35 M
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10-11-2022, 06:53 PM	#11
Shock96 That was a hell of a thing... 22 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2013 xDrive 35i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Olympia, WA iTrader: (0)	I am picking it up in a hour or so.
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