08-09-2010, 12:34 AM | #1 |
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X1... Farm Car?
I thought the X1 could do with a trip around the farm, and she did surprisingly well on the super slippery mud and grass. If it werent for that front spoiler it would do very well.
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08-09-2010, 07:30 AM | #2 |
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Nice to see it can actually go off the bitumen!
hey what do you think of the sound of the engine? I think the power is great, but I don't like the harsh raspy metallic noise when accelerating. Ur thoughts?
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P.S. : Hill Descent Control also works in reverse, keeps the car moving at 2-3 km/h |
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The current "coffee grinder" soundtrack certainly gives BMW something to improve on for an update/new model, etc. Performance is great, handling is even better, yet ride compliance is still pretty good (and light years ahead of a loaner X3 I had). Aside from improvements to the engine note I think the car could do with an extra gear for the highway and a double clutch gearbox. |
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08-10-2010, 03:36 AM | #5 |
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Yes, they're pretty good on dirt. I've had mine on lots of dirt roads even up to the snowfields in Victoria. It's good on dirt and slides a bit on mud and snow. Mind you I have the big low profile tires on the 320 - 18in wheels; not the best choice
I have to remind myself often that it doesn't have the ground clearance of regular 4x4's. Also as I mentioned elsewhere I quite like the sound of the engine when accelerating. |
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08-10-2010, 06:04 AM | #6 | |
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Thanks for that. I am quite interested in the performance of the X1 in snow, the one thing I was not able to try out in my test drive. I often go up into the highlands here in winter where snow and ice can be a real problem in a 2x4. I am hoping that putting on a good set of winter tyres coupled with the 4x4 system will work out well. |
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(But yes, a extra "long" gear for highway would be great for fuel consumption... the engine could handle it well.) |
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08-10-2010, 11:52 PM | #8 |
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Its definitely just a standard torque convertor box. I am sure DCT from the M's will filter through the range soon as it has done with the VW Group fleet.
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