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Why
It is tough to understand why anyone is getting excited about the new X1. Look at what current owners and prospects are losing. No more RWD or AWD with rear bias. No more hydraulic steering with good feedback. No more N55 6cylinder engine considered one of the best ever built. Folks, we are getting a rebadged, neutered Mini Cooper countryman cousin. Current X1 owners should rejoice since we have one of the last great BMWs built based on E90 with hydraulic steering and rear biased AWD. Plus current gen X1 has a unique look - like it or not.
I would be surprised that despite updates if BMW does not charge $50K for one well optioned one. Time to look at the upcoming VW Golf R and R400. Yes AWD with front bias but the value propositionis better.
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