My BMW X1 has finally arrived - XBimmers

Jay Ell · 12-08-2009, 05:58 AM

Ok I'm a newbie to these forums. Was a member of the e60.net forums due to my ownership of 2 E60's since 2005. Prior to the E60's I owned 2 E36 BM's.

The X1 that I've just taken delivery of replaces a car that's quite a different beast altogether. It was an '08 E60 M5. I loved that car, but in my area it became a bit of a waste of power. Was too tricky to park due to spaces in my area just not being big enough. Also, it was my wife's daily driver and was just inpractical in terms of fuel economy (avg 9mpg). So the brief was smaller, but still enough room for the kids. And better economy.

I picked it up Saturday just gone. I ordered it totally blind bar the odd pic you could find on the net. I put the order in prior to it being on bmw.co.uk website. When I arrived at the dealership and saw it in the flesh for the first time, I was very pleasantly surprised. I spec'd mine up with little care for the cost (added £11k to sticker), as I didn't want to come down from the M5 to a totally basic model.

Brief thoughts: The 204hp 2ltr TT engine is surprisingly quick. Drive is very smooth. Cabin space surprisingly roomy. Cabin materials are a bit on the cheap side compared with my M5, but that was expected and still very good imo.

I attach a pic taken on iPhone (sorry) from when I picked up from the dealership. Also attach a pic of the ride it replaces.

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Jason · 12-08-2009, 10:10 AM

Congrats! The X1 looks excellent in black.

Please share with us your ownership experience after driving it for a few days.

Jay Ell · 12-08-2009, 11:35 AM

couple more pics .. again, apologies for the fact that they're taken on my iPhone. As soon as we have a brighter day over here, I will take them with the SLR.

Nater · 12-08-2009, 02:07 PM

Great looking ride... those are my favorite wheels I for the X1, great choice.

Out of curiosity, did you snag any pics of that blue M3 in the background of the first pic? I think it is one of those "Edition" models or whatever.

Ferre86 · 12-08-2009, 02:08 PM

looks way better then X5

JMD0977 · 12-08-2009, 02:09 PM

Wow... its the first time I see one, but it looks REALLY good! Congrats. Its doesnt even look small at all. Im very suprised. I like the front and rear alot. What a great improvement over the X3.
BTW, could you poost pics of the interior? Thanks.

Santa34 · 12-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Could you post some interior pics....ty

SHOWTIME · 12-08-2009, 03:04 PM

Those are sum sick wheeld dude!

Year1of1 · 12-08-2009, 03:10 PM

ahhh i'm so jealous. I'm hate BMW forever for delaying the US launch.

I had to pick up a x5 instead and I really wanted the X1

yamazaho · 12-08-2009, 03:12 PM

Ummm, I think the X1 will take some time for me to get used to. I am def. not a fan of them wheels. Congrats still, enjoy it!!!

Bimmerboy888 · 12-08-2009, 03:24 PM

The X1 looks great! Thanks for sharing

Mia335 · 12-08-2009, 03:32 PM

That is one sweet ride. Great design

TWSnow · 12-08-2009, 03:48 PM

OMGG soooo coolll!! like omgggg

positiveions · 12-08-2009, 04:05 PM

great looking mobile; better than X3 (when it first came out)

M2 · 12-08-2009, 04:07 PM

the half chrome trim surrounding the windows is kind of odd that it doesnt go all the way around. I would think it would be better looking if it was all black or all chrome. Other than that it is a sweet looking auto.

Mo · 12-08-2009, 04:15 PM

Great looking car, but how could you go from an M5 to an X1? None the less saw these in Europe and they are truly stunning in real life.

Haides · 12-08-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2

the half chrome trim surrounding the windows is kind of odd that it doesnt go all the way around. I would think it would be better looking if it was all black or all chrome. Other than that it is a sweet looking auto.

well cong. to the owner,i hope i get my x1 in about 5 or 6 yrs...and only thing i dont like is that ˝cut˝ chrome line,its just stupid from design point of view...but its popular these days..so i have to think how to continue the batten..

wmj73 · 12-08-2009, 05:07 PM

looks really good, interior piccies please!!!

DOUT · 12-08-2009, 06:33 PM

IS THAT A MONTE CARLO BLUE E92 M3 EDITION I SEE IN THE BACKGROUND OF THE FIRST PICTURE?!!!

:happy anim:

vladberca · 12-08-2009, 06:48 PM

congrats for your new ride

put some interior pics too. thx

503Alex · 12-08-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

Wow... its the first time I see one, but it looks REALLY good! Congrats. Its doesnt even look small at all. Im very suprised. I like the front and rear alot. What a great improvement over the X3.
BTW, could you poost pics of the interior? Thanks.

+1, I had never seen it before now!

uhn2000 · 12-08-2009, 08:04 PM

Congrats. I am going through some very similar thoughts as the power my M5 just seems to be a waste on the streets here and I find myself constantly fighting within. I am hoping that the next 5 (F10) will have a nice 6 speed V8 TT that I can enjoy ...

12-08-2009, 05:58 AM	#1
Jay Ell Private Drives: BMW F25 30D M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	My BMW X1 has finally arrived Ok I'm a newbie to these forums. Was a member of the e60.net forums due to my ownership of 2 E60's since 2005. Prior to the E60's I owned 2 E36 BM's. The X1 that I've just taken delivery of replaces a car that's quite a different beast altogether. It was an '08 E60 M5. I loved that car, but in my area it became a bit of a waste of power. Was too tricky to park due to spaces in my area just not being big enough. Also, it was my wife's daily driver and was just inpractical in terms of fuel economy (avg 9mpg). So the brief was smaller, but still enough room for the kids. And better economy. I picked it up Saturday just gone. I ordered it totally blind bar the odd pic you could find on the net. I put the order in prior to it being on bmw.co.uk website. When I arrived at the dealership and saw it in the flesh for the first time, I was very pleasantly surprised. I spec'd mine up with little care for the cost (added £11k to sticker), as I didn't want to come down from the M5 to a totally basic model. Brief thoughts: The 204hp 2ltr TT engine is surprisingly quick. Drive is very smooth. Cabin space surprisingly roomy. Cabin materials are a bit on the cheap side compared with my M5, but that was expected and still very good imo. I attach a pic taken on iPhone (sorry) from when I picked up from the dealership. Also attach a pic of the ride it replaces. __________________ F25 X3 30D M Sport - Carbon Black / Black
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12-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#2
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,247 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! The X1 looks excellent in black. Please share with us your ownership experience after driving it for a few days. __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel

12-08-2009, 11:35 AM	#3
Jay Ell Private Drives: BMW F25 30D M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	couple more pics .. again, apologies for the fact that they're taken on my iPhone. As soon as we have a brighter day over here, I will take them with the SLR. Attached Images __________________ F25 X3 30D M Sport - Carbon Black / Black

12-08-2009, 02:08 PM	#5
Ferre86 Captain Drives: E93 M3/H2/SL350/Panamera 4/ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turkey Posts: 944 iTrader: (0)	looks way better then X5 __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Ferre86 \| e93 M-DCT ESS VT2-625 \| Akra Slip-on \| Challenge Race Catless x-pipe \| Challenge front lip \| Challenge Diffuser \| Carbon front grilles \| defi gauges control unit \| Macht Schnell gauge panel \| E93 M3 trunk Spoiler \| IND Carbon Fiber Side Markers \|

12-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
Santa34 DCP Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EL Paso Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	Could you post some interior pics....ty __________________ Duty, Honor, Country

12-08-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
Nater Private First Class Drives: a Lot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 167 iTrader: (1)	Great looking ride... those are my favorite wheels I for the X1, great choice. Out of curiosity, did you snag any pics of that blue M3 in the background of the first pic? I think it is one of those "Edition" models or whatever.

12-08-2009, 02:09 PM	#6
JMD0977 Captain Drives: 2010 GT3 and .... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I-95 Posts: 994 iTrader: (6)	Wow... its the first time I see one, but it looks REALLY good! Congrats. Its doesnt even look small at all. Im very suprised. I like the front and rear alot. What a great improvement over the X3. BTW, could you poost pics of the interior? Thanks.

12-08-2009, 03:04 PM	#8
SHOWTIME Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335i Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 587 iTrader: (0)	Those are sum sick wheeld dude!

12-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#9
Year1of1 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 555 iTrader: (0)	ahhh i'm so jealous. I'm hate BMW forever for delaying the US launch. I had to pick up a x5 instead and I really wanted the X1 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-08-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
yamazaho Wang D.D.S. Drives: 08' E70 X5, 12' E92 335is Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,637 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2006 325i [3.88]	Ummm, I think the X1 will take some time for me to get used to. I am def. not a fan of them wheels. Congrats still, enjoy it!!! __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread

12-08-2009, 03:24 PM	#11
Bimmerboy888 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OC Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	The X1 looks great! Thanks for sharing

12-08-2009, 03:32 PM	#12
Mia335 Love BMW !!! Drives: 2010 335i, 2001 X5 4.4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 24 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	Wow That is one sweet ride. Great design __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today"

12-08-2009, 03:48 PM	#13
TWSnow Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335I xDrive coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UpState, NY Posts: 490 iTrader: (0)	OMGG soooo coolll!! like omgggg __________________ http://upstateclothingco.com

12-08-2009, 04:05 PM	#14
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,025 iTrader: (1)	great looking mobile; better than X3 (when it first came out) __________________

12-08-2009, 04:07 PM	#15
M2 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 504 iTrader: (0)	the half chrome trim surrounding the windows is kind of odd that it doesnt go all the way around. I would think it would be better looking if it was all black or all chrome. Other than that it is a sweet looking auto. __________________ MM

12-08-2009, 04:15 PM	#16
Mo First Lieutenant Drives: Black E92 on M6 Reps Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 357 iTrader: (1)	Great looking car, but how could you go from an M5 to an X1? None the less saw these in Europe and they are truly stunning in real life. __________________ M.A.

12-08-2009, 05:07 PM	#18
wmj73 Captain Drives: 125i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	looks really good, interior piccies please!!! __________________ DRIVES: 125i M Sport, 6MT, BSM, Red Coral Int, Xenons, 261's, iPod, Shadow Line Grilles, CF Spoiler, Performance Steering Wheel, Performance Exhaust, Performance SSK, Injen Intake, PBX

12-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#19
DOUT Captain Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 750 iTrader: (2)	IS THAT A MONTE CARLO BLUE E92 M3 EDITION I SEE IN THE BACKGROUND OF THE FIRST PICTURE?!!! :happy anim: __________________ 2013 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Space Grey/Fox Red

12-08-2009, 06:48 PM	#20
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,869 iTrader: (0)	congrats for your new ride put some interior pics too. thx

12-08-2009, 08:04 PM	#22
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (0)	Congrats. I am going through some very similar thoughts as the power my M5 just seems to be a waste on the streets here and I find myself constantly fighting within. I am hoping that the next 5 (F10) will have a nice 6 speed V8 TT that I can enjoy ... __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)

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