Due a new motor soon and looking for a good compact/crossover SUV. X1 has good reviews - anyone got/driven one or can recommend anything better in the same category with decent MPG and a bit of oomph?
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Anyone drive/driven an X1?
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Anyone drive/driven an X1?
"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon Musk -
Looks ugly, much prefer the X2 or the Jag E-Pace
What sort of budget are you on?The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist -
Sister in law has an X1.
Definitely ticks the box of "compact"
If you're anywhere near 6ft tall and sitting in the front, either no one sits behind you, or your knees are round your ears. Also standard spec is fairly chronic.
What are your requirements/budget?…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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There's a very even-handed review of some new models on the market here: 'automobiles with the highest level of security, reliability and design'.Originally posted by Jog On View PostDue a new motor soon and looking for a good compact/crossover SUV. X1 has good reviews - anyone got/driven one or can recommend anything better in the same category with decent MPG and a bit of oomph?Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostLooks ugly, much prefer the X2 or the Jag E-Pace
What sort of budget are you on?Must have Requirements:Originally posted by WTFH View PostSister in law has an X1.
Definitely ticks the box of "compact"
If you're anywhere near 6ft tall and sitting in the front, either no one sits behind you, or your knees are round your ears. Also standard spec is fairly chronic.
What are your requirements/budget?
Actual combined MPG =<35
Compact SUV
Petrol
Decent performance (0-60 <10 sec)
Budget up to £30k or up to £330/month with £5k down.
Open to used but no older than 2015"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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The problem with a new Beemer is you need to spend about £5k on the options - and almost everything is an option. And don't expect it to be any good in the wet/snow/or off-road, because it won't be.Originally posted by Jog On View PostDue a new motor soon and looking for a good compact/crossover SUV. X1 has good reviews - anyone got/driven one or can recommend anything better in the same category with decent MPG and a bit of oomph?His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Are you sure about the MPG?Originally posted by Jog On View PostMust have Requirements:
Actual combined MPG =<35
Compact SUV
Petrol
Decent performance (0-60 <10 sec)
Budget up to £30k or up to £330/month with £5k down.
Open to used but no older than 2015
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For an alternative:
VW Tiguan/Seat Ateca/Skoda Kodiaq/Karoq (all based on the same platform, all bigger inside than an X1)
Volvo XC40
Merc GLA (not much bigger than the BMW)…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Are you sure about that? I mean, really, really sure...Originally posted by Mordac View PostThe problem with a new Beemer is you need to spend about £5k on the options - and almost everything is an option. And don't expect it to be any good in the wet/snow/or off-road, because it won't be.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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