06-08-2010, 12:13 AM | #1 |
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Alternate X1 Exterior Colours
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Quick question, and not sure if the European members may be able to help out more so as the X1 isn't as new for you guys (I live in Australia). Am wondering if you know if its possible to have an exterior colour (not listed for the X1) that are available on other BMWs. I think Imperior Blue Metallic (avail for the 5series and 7series) would look awesome on the X1. Am ordering Deep Sea Blue which is similar, and maybe too late to change, but wondering if any of you guys know. Is it possible to get the X1 in Imperial Blue Metallic? Would you have to pay through the nose? Thanks so much |
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Don't think so.
The X1 doesn't yet appear on the "Individual" line, where you usually get that kind of customization options. (At least not when I was deciding mine, a couple months ago.) As the production line matures, it should eventually allow for it. |
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...and if and when individual colors become available, isn't the additional cost like $3500USD?
Man, you would really have to be hard pressed for a specific color to pay that amount of money.
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06-28-2010, 02:01 AM | #6 |
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I looked at the Tasman Green and it actually reminds me of the Suzuki Swift Pewter Grey which I really really like. Anyone know when the s18i or the s20d is arriving in Aus?
I checked around and it doesn't seem too much difference between the models other than the obvious x drive system and bigger engines so I'm going to pick the smaller engine option without the x drive system and load it with options. There are 2 dealerships in Brisbane (Fortitude Valley and Springwood) so atleast there is a little competition here compared to Perth (poor Nedlands!). Any thoughts on the smaller engine? Options: Tasman Green Business Sat nav Sunroof 323 18" wheels X-line pack Harmon/Kardon sound system Going to wait until March 2011 to order it. |
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Tasman - great colour, only seen one but went really well with the XLine package Sat Nav - Waste of money in my opinion but I am sure other will differ. Very expensive here in the UK and as a Sat Nav my Garmin out performed the one in the test car. X-line pack - Check locally but here the roof rails are an extra on top of pack. You need them if you plan to use OEM roof racks. 18" wheels - Look great but are a harder ride. I opted for 17" rather as by back cannot handle the hard rides anymore. My Mini Cooper is hard enough! Only thing I would say is have a look at the extended storage packs as well as the auto lights/wipers (comes here as part of a Comfort Pack). These extras are relatively cheap but do make quite a difference. Another personal thing is Xenons, apart from the safety aspect I think they give the car a visual lift as well. |
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Xenons - wish we'd gone for although I still haven't used the car at night!!! Comfort pack with auto wipers.... good...... auto dim rear view mirror - essential !
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06-28-2010, 04:40 AM | #9 |
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Hey Astroboy87
Nice choice on the Tasman green. I had thought about it myself, but wasn't sure if I liked it enough to choose it for my own X1. The sDrive 2.0d is available now. I think the sDrive 1.8i is available by September; not sure about the exact date but am sure its this year and when you order it in March, it should definitely be available. Regarding the bigger engines/xDrive, it all depends on what you want your X1 for. I've never gone off road and don't anticipate I'll need to so I don't require xDrive. Regarding the s1.8i (combined fuel efficiency of 8.3L/100kms) and s2.0d (5.3L/100kms), the fuel efficiency may not seem a whole lot, but because the s2.0d is below 7L/100kms it will allow you a 30% discount on extras and avoid the luxury car tax (see negelixin's post in the thread entitled BMW X1 in Australia). You can't get these discounts if you get the s1.8i Might be worth doing the math regarding what extras you end up getting in the end; overall it may be cheaper to get the s20.d than the s1.8i. Food for thought Also regarding roof racks, in your post mario486, roof racks are standard albeit in black, here in Aus, unless you get the 2.3d or 2.5i versions in which they come in chrome standard |
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Are they standard on an sDrive - In the UK they are standard on the xDrive but not the 2WD
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06-28-2010, 05:41 AM | #11 |
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I misread Astroboys87 post, thought he was referring to the 1.8d rather than the 1.8i. Here in the UK we only have a choice of three diesels, 1.8/2.0/2.3d, actually all 2.0's with different power outputs/turbos's etc. I have asked BMW UK on a few occasions when a petrol will be introduced but they keep on saying never! However....not having driven the 1.8i I still think the 2.0d would be a better option as long as the price difference is not too great. I am surprised by the fuel consumption as quoted by boxx on the 1.8i, big difference. Torque will be quite a lot down on the 1.8i as well but as you say it depends on what you use it for. Me, 70% city, 20% motorway and 10% light off-road. Add a very wet climate and snow in winter so very much looking forward to having a 4x4 again, albeit a soft roader.
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06-28-2010, 06:14 AM | #12 |
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Yep, roof racks come as standard in all models, from 1.8i through to 2.5i
We don't have 1.d 8here in Aus; only 1.8i. Definitely as mario486 says, it all depends on what you use/want your X1 for, and varies between countries (predominantly because of weather and motorways). There's an ~ $4k difference between 1.8i and 2.0d here, which may be more worthwhile in terms of cost from better fuel efficiency, depending on how long you have your X1 for. All depends on your own individual situation of course |
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I think the s18i is 110kW which I'd say is standard for a car this size. The Dualis (Qashqai) has 102kW by comparison. I'll have to check out the 30% discount that was mentioned - I wasn't aware of it so I'll have to ask the dealer. I'm moving down to Hunter Valley at the start of next year for work at the mines as a geo so I just need it to get me to work (highway driving mostly) and around the town.
I was considering the Design package for $1,800 it's great value and a friend mentioned that the yellow/black piping (totally not a fan but I see what they were trying to do with the dark wave wood..) can be easily replaced by an upholsterer for like $100. Does anyone know what the driveaway prices are for the s18i auto and the s20d auto? Sites just list them around the 45k and 51k mark but it's not driveaway. I don't want to pay anymore than 60k since it's my first car out of Uni. |
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Boxx - can you put the link to the thread from Negelixin I can't seem to find it and I tried to google about the 30% discount on options for fuel-efficient cars but I can't find it. Cheers.
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06-29-2010, 07:40 AM | #16 |
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Here are the quoted figures for the lower range X1s (at least here in Aus):
sDrive18i Max output: 110/6400 (kW/rpm) Accel 0-100: 9.7 Fuel consumption: City 11.3, Highway 6.4, Combined 8.2 (l per 100 kms) sDrive20d Max output: 130/4000 (kW/rpm) Accel 0-100: 8.1 Fuel consumption: City 6.4, Highway 4.7, Combined 5.3 (l per 100 kms) xDrive20d Max output: 130/4000 (kW/rpm) Accel 0-100: 8.4 Fuel consumption: City 7.0, Highway 5.1, Combined 5.8 (l per 100 kms) Drive away/on road prices from the price list I have (here in South Aus) sDrive18i: 50,233 (manual), 52,521 (auto) sDrive20d: 56,265 (manual), 58,553 (auto) xDrive20d: 59,801 (manual), 62,089 (auto) xDrive25i: 65,356 (auto only) XDrive23d: 66,645 (auto only) Also Astroboy87, do you mean the Design Cool Elegance (i.e. oyster leather sport seats, wood trim and anthracite headliner)? It's actually $5000, but $1800 unfortunately. |
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In another thread (BMW X1 in Australia) that shows the options pricing list, the design cool elegance packacge is listed as $1,800 including GST, posted by Andret. If it's 5k then I'm not going to bother - I'll just get the leather for 2k.
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Oh that sucks - I thought I was getting a great deal. Why is it listed as $1800 but then says $5,000? I'm confused why they would do it this way. What does the $1,800 mean?
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We also have the Design Package here in the UK, different prices though, but I opted instead for black leather/Alu trim/sport/electric seats. Came to the about the same price. |
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06-29-2010, 11:23 PM | #22 |
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Further details re max torque:
sDrive18i: 200/3600 Nm/rpm sDrive20d: 350/1750-3000 Nm/rpm xDrive20d: 350/1750-3000 Nm/rpm Yeah the price list can be deceptive. You really need to read the fine print. We all know BMW overcharges; they probably are listing it that way to make the overcharging less obvious. |
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