09-24-2022, 06:47 PM | #1 |
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BMW E84 X1 35i or BMW F31 330i
Which one would be better in terms of my desire for a road tripping/grocery getting/reliable and simple bolt ons and aesthetically modded BMW? Also would want the most comfort in terms of space for my medium sized 62lb dog in the trunk and something that can handle my snowboard trips out to Big Bear and Mammoth in SoCal. Maybe even out in Aspen in Colorado too haha
Both of them are m sport and both are pretty much fully optioned. F31 (~$34k) & and X1 (~$20k) I also have an E46 M3 that I'd love to pair with it as it gets lonely haha
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09-24-2022, 10:56 PM | #2 |
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I have had 3 x1s. Now drive a 35M. I am biased. But I have similar requirements and can tell you the x1 35 is an amazing car. Checks every box. Super fun to drive, room for pooches, not too expensive, awd. It seriously lacks for nothing.
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I built something that makes it really great for the dogs and protects the interior.
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Visual style is a personal choice, but if power potential is a deciding factor, defintately go with the e84 35i. Our other car is a G01 X3 30i with the b46/b48 motor. It's a great motor, but it's just no comparison to the n55. You can tune both platforms now, and admittedly i'm not super familiar with b48 tuning options (i've left our b48 stock), but it's 2 liter vs. 3 liter which is a lot to make up for. The b48 is already being pushed harder in stock form than the n55, as the n55's power/torque numbers aren't 50% bigger than the b48's in stock form. I've got some pics of my hatch area from planning stereo installation, I'll update my post to add some pics when I get a chance. Edit: Also, stock for stock, the 8 speed transmission on the 30i has a better stock calibration. I hated the way the transmission on my e84 35i shifted: reluctant to downshift, picking the lowest possible gear lugging the engine at 1500rpm, slow shifting etc. But a transmission flash with xHP totally changed the car. I came from a manual, and with xHp I no longer miss it. I now like the transmission better than the stock tune 8at transmission on our X3. Last edited by wheela; 09-25-2022 at 04:42 PM.. |
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