07-07-2013, 07:02 AM | #1 |
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Observations on my sDrive20i
Here are some of my observations after 2 months and 3000km.
Main specs: SDrive20i auto, 2013, Midnight Blue, No-line, De-badged, Brushed aluminium, Black leather seats (non-sport), 17 inch wheels, Prof NAV, Zenon lights, Harman Kardon, Rear view camera, Auto lights and wipers, Cruise control, Comfort access, Servotronic, Anti-dazzle mirrors, Auto aircon, Run flats Positives:
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07-07-2013, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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Enjoyed reading your personal review of the X1.
We put a deposit on the same model (sDrive20i) two weeks ago. We looked at various vehicles: Toyota Rav 4, Honda CRV, Mazda CX5, Audi Q3. In the end, it came down to Audi Q3 and the BMW X1. We had to drive each several times (last time back to back) in order to make a decision. The X1 won. The handling on the X1 simply felt more precise than on any of the other cars we had driven. The 8-speed gearbox w/ the electronic speed selector (i.e., joystick) is super nice and felt more responsive than the Q3's. Overall, the X1 just inspired more confidence on the road. We also have a German Shepherd and the X1 back seats fold flat (or flatter) than on the Q3. We also read about the complaints on the Q3's gearbox and about the recalls in other parts of the world. That was quite disconcerting since Audi Mexico doesn't offer an extended warranty on the transmission. So, it was either worrying about the gearbox on the Q3 or dealing with run-flat tires on the BMW (the biggest complaint w/ bimmers.) We preferred the latter. We like to keep our cars for 10 years (10-12.000 Km per year) before we switch. Our biggest gripe with the X1 specifically is that it doesn't come standard with cruise control here in Mexico (in any of their models.) Luckily, this turned out to be something that the dealer could install in-house but it cost us another USD $1,500. We are now waiting for the parts to arrive from Germany and for the dealer to install them. We should be taking delivery in three weeks. We ended up w/ the X1 "X-line" mainly because it came in the color we wanted: mineral gray w/ beige interior. We are getting a few extras that we didn't really need (e.g., GPS, 18" rims), but I guess they'll be nice to have. Now, we can hardly wait! Last edited by Chris Pringle; 07-07-2013 at 05:08 PM.. |
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