2013 BMW X1

BMW x1 sdrive 28i

By Henry (CA) on Monday, June 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,300

Pros: "performance, mpg, just the right size, Value"

Cons: "cup holders, RFTs"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I have the sdrive M Sport Line fully loaded for about 3 months and loving it so far. Pros: The x1 1) handles great(so close to the 3 Series sedan), 2)looks really nice (with the M Sport Line it just looks like a mini x5 M), 3) gets great gas mileage (I average 28.6 mpg - 40% city/60% highway), and 4) is the perfect size for me and my family (we are all no teller than 6' so plenty of room even sit 3 in the back and it fits most of the parking space in the city) 5) Value (Mine comes around $45k MSRP so it's seriously not cheap; but well worth it though) Cons: 1) Cup holders (let's just skip that. We all know BMW don't really care about cup holders, do we?) 2) Run Flat Tires (When will BMW get rid of those heavy, noisy, and expensive RFTs) Test drove the Audi Q5, Acura RDX, and Merc GLK but nothing came close to the x1 in term of performance and driving dynamics. The x1 drives more like a Sedan than SUV. For SUV shoppers, if you want more Sport than Utility, I can tell you no other SUVs can do better than the x1."

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Fun vehicle but not 100% perfect

By mark (MD) on Monday, June 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 600

Pros: "Good price, fun to drive, quick, handling"

Cons: "MPG, start/stop feature, Nav system graphics"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Love my BMW but there are some flaws. 1st the MPG has not been close to advertised. I often find myself filling up at the gas pumps. 2nd the graphics on the navigation system are very outdated and hard to follow. Buy one without the nav and just get a portable one. 3rd thank goodness I can turn the stop/start feature off. The start-ups seem very harsh and violent in this car. I owned a Prius and the start/stop feature there was seamless. The I-drive is a little confusing but i'm sure I will master that over time as I have only had it about 2 months now. I can say nothing but good things about the vehicle except for the above mentioned things. This thing can move, acceleration is great, handling is great, VERY VERY fun to drive and the transmission shifts like a charm. The interior seems to be made of quality materials and is very comfy. Overall I like this vehicle. I am a bells and whistles type of guy but I actually think this is a vehicle thats much better without all the extras. Great entry level BMW."

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11000 Miles and counting

By Valencia Orange (SC) on Saturday, June 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 11,000

Pros: "Affordable, great mpg's, very fun to drive :)"

Cons: "Have not been able to get the 34 mpg mark :("

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"So far this little SUV has been really good. My gas mileage is usually 29.7 or 30.5 mpg 90% interstate but i still have not been able to get the 34 mpg mark and i found that the Eco pro mode does not really do much. But overall I'm pleased with the mpg's. I have not had any reliability issues with the car. So far it has been great. There was 2 little issues with a rattle over the gauge cluster but very minor and it has been taken care of. The brakes are really good but had heard a screech sound once or twice. Had dealer clean brakes around 10,000 miles and problem solved. But that is known to happen sometimes with BMW brakes because they are big and create a lot of dirt and grit so the cleaning was the trick. Acceleration is absolutely fantastic. Before you know it your doing 70mph. The Sport mode makes it even better. Don't use it to often though cause it really effects the mpg's. Over all i really do love my car. Its a blast to drive, good mpg's and very comfortable on long road trips. I bought this car back on October 1st 2012 with 6 miles and it currently has 11,100 miles and I'm loving every bit of it. I would highly recommend this car to any one looking for a compact SUV."

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Great crossover but false promises on mpg

By Sarah (CA) on Monday, May 27, 2013

I own this car

Pros: "Sporty, good handling"

Cons: "Small trunk, less than promised mpg."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"We really like our 2013 X1. Handles great, sporty, fast -- way more maneuverable than our previous X3. Haven't tried it in the snow yet, but so far the handling is great. I do wish it came in a manual transmission. Size is a little bit small - -the back is really no bigger than a small sedan trunk, plus I'm used to an X3, so it does feel small to me. Parts of the dashboard are hard plastic rather than soft foam like in the X3, so you can see where BMW cut corners here and there. Also I am not used to the high seat position -- feels awkward to me. Overall we really like it but I am writing to BMW about the gas mileage -- even with premium gas I have never gotten above 21 mpg -- nowhere near the "estimated" 23-34mpg on the sticker. Since this was the main reason we traded in our X3 for an X1, I'm feeling a little deceived. I took the car in for service and they didn't find anything wrong with it - I am very disappointed about the fuel economy. For this reason only, we will be trading it in at the end of our lease instead of keeping it as we sometimes do. Other than that, great car."

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2013 BMW X1 S28I

By JN (CA) on Monday, March 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,400

Pros: "Nimble, Great Handling, Powerful and economical"

Cons: "My only wish is 2 more inches wider and longer."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This BMW X1 Crossover is the closest thing as far as handling to a German Sedan. Even though designed to drive as a 328I Sedan, it's not the same but it's as close as you can get for a Crossover. Test drove many crossovers from the new GLK 350, Infinity EX, Audi AllRoad and none of them come close to the BMW X1 as far as handling. Also, Power during take off is faster than most. We bought one with the Ultimate Package and this is the only car with Rear Camera and FRONT & REAR sensor. The Audi Camera only has rear sensor and the GLK camera has no sensor at all. Great gas mileage, excellent stock sound system. If you don't want a marshmallow ride, this is the car for you. This car is very fast for a four cylinder and compared to the audi 2.0 liter turbo (Also had a Q5 before)."

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Great Compact SUV! iDrive controller is Awesome.

By Jax (FL) on Thursday, March 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 950

Pros: "iDrive Controller, Fuel economy, great engine"

Cons: "Navigation good but could be better."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I ordered mine from the factory to get the exact options/features I wanted. Took about 2 months but that included Christmas holiday. I have 2WD with turbo 4 (called the sDrive i28...confusing!) Fuel economy has been 28 city and 32 on my only highway trip so far. Acceleration is stunning for the gas mileage it gets. Some have criticized the auto start/stop but I don't find it disturbing. Yes, it is noticeable when it restarts, but hey...you just saved all that gas at long stop lights. Also, can push button to turn off the feature if in a drive-thru lane or similar stop and go situation. Very well designed interior. I chose Terra cotta leather with matte wood trim and it looks great! I agree that navigation system isn't up to the standard of the rest of the car, but it is still quite good in my opinion. The iDrive control system is awesome and worth the cost of the navigation system all by itself. It is easy to use, convenient and very intuitive. Controls phone, navigation, media (iPod/CD, etc), radio, vehicle settings and displays. Easier to control systems with BMW iDrive than with my wife's Mercedes GLK 350 controller but the Mercedes Nav display is a bit better. My X1 feels more responsive and nimble whereas her GLK feels more solid but sedate. For those who complain it's too small...not sure why you'd look at the X1 in the first place. That's the point of it. It is a high-performance, road hugger (for an SUV) but it isn't designed or suitable for a family of 5 with all their gear on a trip. Leg room good in rear unless front seats fully pushed back, then too tight for most adults. For me, it was the perfect combination of features, performance and utility (I carry kayaks and mountain bikes a lot). I highly recommend this car."

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