[ttimbo]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Oh please no! I'm going to loose it now!!

I don't use it much on my F10, however I wonder if this system is better for MY16?

She doesn't understand Australian on my F20! Whereas that Siri lass knows exactly what I mean.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

She doesn't understand Australian on my F20! Whereas that Siri lass knows exactly what I mean.

Yeah she doesn't understand a brummie who lived in London and now living in the black country either

I spoke to my wife and she uses Siri in her Merc

And with the programmable buttons most regular functions can be accessed easily

[BMW newbie 2016]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Yeah she doesn't understand a brummie who lived in London and now living in the black country either

I spoke to my wife and she uses Siri in her Merc

And with the programmable buttons most regular functions can be accessed easily

Did you mean back country? Check what you typed. I'm still laughing

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by BMW newbie 2016

Did you mean back country? Check what you typed. I'm still laughing

Haha no it's really called the Black Country

Used to traditionally be lots of foundries and glass works here many years ago, hence the name Black Country due to the smoke from the chimney's

[BMW newbie 2016]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Haha no it's really called the Black Country

Used to traditionally be lots of foundries and glass works here many years ago, hence the name Black Country due to the smoke from the chimney's

Well don't I look silly now
You know how spell check can make us look like fools sometimes and change the meaning of what we are trying to say into something completely absurd or inappropriate?
Well I just thought....Black Country sounded racially insensitive without the background and explanation of the **** for someone in North America who has never heard the name before.
In any case, thanks for clearing that up,

Cheers
Howard

[ttimbo]

It's also a reminder to all of us NOT to assume another poster is from our geographical market, or even cultural background (hint: generally, you can check by looking at the poster's profile)

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by BMW newbie 2016

Well don't I look silly now
You know how spell check can make us look like fools sometimes and change the meaning of what we are trying to say into something completely absurd or inappropriate?
Well I just thought....Black Country sounded racially insensitive without the background and explanation of the **** for someone in North America who has never heard the name before.
In any case, thanks for clearing that up,

Cheers
Howard

Hey it's no big deal, I get what your saying

I should have probably explained it in the first place considering this is an international forum...

[BMW newbie 2016]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

It's also a reminder to all of us NOT to assume another poster is from our geographical market, or even cultural background (hint: generally, you can check by looking at the poster's profile)

True enough. Not sure the named location would have helped though. Wolverhampton?
I would get UK or Oz

[Vogit]

Originally Posted by BMW newbie 2016

True enough. Not sure the named location would have helped though. Wolverhampton?
I would get UK or Oz

Union Flag in the sidebar's the give away that it's the UK Wolverhampton (Same as we know you're not in Montreal in France!)

I live in Washington

[The Beast]

So we ordered the car this morning. I test drove the X1 20d and then took out a 220i to get a feel for the petrol engine. Both are great but concerns I had over the petrol engine suiting the X1 vanished as its smooth, quiet and has a great linear power delivery.

The dealer had two X1's awaiting delivery in the car park on the roof of the building, the salesman kindly took us up to show us them both when I mentioned moving from mineral white to alpine white. The mineral just seemed to pop a little more so we stuck with it, although both looked great!

I managed to get 7% off list, a free service pack and free autoglym life shine body protection. So factoring in these two items it came to 8.9% off list price. I thought this was a decent deal considering it's a new model, however I didn't have much to benchmark against...

Now the terrible wait until June!!

[The Beast]

Here's the final spec

I asked them to remove the X1 badge on the back and the model designation on the side but leave the little M Sport badges on the wings. I always totally debadge all of my cars but thought the M Sport badges looked nice as are not too large...

BMW X1 xDrive20i M Sport
141 kW [192 hp]
Sport automatic transmission
Mineral White metallic paint.

19" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 572 M Bicolour, 8J x 19, 225/45 R19 tyres.

Leather 'Dakota' PDMZ with perforations Mocha.
Fineline Stream wood interior trim with Pearl chrome finishe

Packages

M Sport Package

Package components
M Steering Wheel
Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
Roof rails, High-gloss Shadowline
Headlining, Anthracite
M aerodynamic bodystyling
Sport seats, front

BMW Navigation Plus package

Package components
Remote Services
Concierge Service
Real Time Traffic Information
BMW Navigation Plus
Head-up Display

Technology package

Package components
Comfort Access
Reversing Assist camera
Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi

Driver comfort package

Package components
Park Assist
Cruise control with brake function
Extended Interior Light Package
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

Optional equipment

Communication

BMW Navigation Plus
Concierge Service
Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi
Head-up Display
Real Time Traffic Information
Remote Services


Exterior Equipment

Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Model designation deletion
Model designation deletion (side)
Panoramic glass sunroof
Run-flat tyres
Sun protection glass


Interior Equipment

Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
Extended Interior Light Package
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming


Safety & Security

Driving Assistant
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
Run-flat tyres


Technology

Comfort Access
Cruise control with brake function
Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
Park Assist
Reversing Assist camera


Transmission

Sport automatic transmission

[Bill_P]

Originally Posted by The Beast

So we ordered the car this morning. I test drove the X1 20d and then took out a 220i to get a feel for the petrol engine. Both are great but concerns I had over the petrol engine suiting the X1 vanished as its smooth, quiet and has a great linear power delivery.

The dealer had two X1's awaiting delivery in the car park on the roof of the building, the salesman kindly took us up to show us them both when I mentioned moving from mineral white to alpine white. The mineral just seemed to pop a little more so we stuck with it, although both looked great!

I managed to get 7% off list, a free service pack and free autoglym life shine body protection. So factoring in these two items it came to 8.9% off list price. I thought this was a decent deal considering it's a new model, however I didn't have much to benchmark against...

Now the terrible wait until June!!

Congrats @The Beast on your new order . I did exactly the same over the colour and also opted for the Mineral White (but it was very close). It will be interesting to keep comparing notes occasionally on delivery date as I ordered mine on 15th Jan. Dealer said they should be in touch next week with an update - we will see.

[washy]

Congrats on the order. Hope the wait isn't too bad.

[Vogit]

Congrats also! X1 must be proving popular that the delivery is going out so long.

Would be interesting to see a Mineral White next to and Alpine White.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by Bill_P

Congrats @The Beast on your new order . I did exactly the same over the colour and also opted for the Mineral White (but it was very close). It will be interesting to keep comparing notes occasionally on delivery date as I ordered mine on 15th Jan. Dealer said they should be in touch next week with an update - we will see.

Yes that would be good, salesman said that he would have a better indication of when in June the car will be expected next week once the order has been processed. Will keep you posted and appreciate any updates that you get.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by washy

Congrats on the order. Hope the wait isn't too bad.

Thanks, it is what it is I suppose

[washy]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Thanks, it is what it is I suppose

I share the pain a little. I have an M4 on order and that is not coming until May so I try to forget about it a bit

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by Vogit

Congrats also! X1 must be proving popular that the delivery is going out so long.

Would be interesting to see a Mineral White next to and Alpine White.

It's specifically the petrol engine, diesel is 8-12 weeks.

My theory is that BMW based demand on previous buying trends and that more people are now considering petrol turbo engines...

Subtle differences between the two colours but even on a wet day like today the mineral had a shimmer to it like silver does. The metallic in the paint should really pop on a bright day

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by washy

I share the pain a little. I have an M4 on order and that is not coming until May so I try to forget about it a bit

Love the M4, might be my next choice too. Although I'm keeping the F10 for a while yet... What colour you gone for?

[washy]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Love the M4, might be my next choice too. Although I'm keeping the F10 for a while yet... What colour you gone for?

It is going to be individual San Marino blue with Silverstone interior.

Back on topic my M235i is Mineral white and it does pop more than the Alpine.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by washy

It is going to be individual San Marino blue with Silverstone interior.

Back on topic my M235i is Mineral white and it does pop more than the Alpine.

Not seen San Marino blue, there was a tanzanite blue M4 in the showroom that was awesome. I would have had that colour for the F48 if they offered it... Has Marina blue also looks great on the M4 imo.

[washy]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Not seen San Marino blue, there was a tanzanite blue M4 in the showroom that was awesome. I would have had that colour for the F48 if they offered it... Has Marina blue also looks great on the M4 imo.

San Marino is one of the standard colours for the M6. I saw one at my dealer and just had to do it on an M4. I would have ordered the Yas Marina otherwise.