02-24-2019, 04:26 PM | #1 |
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How reliable has your X1 been?
Looking to buy a used X1. I really like this vehicle.
Just wondering how reliable your X1 has been for you. (also if you could mention what year yours is...) I don't see a lot of complaints in this forum about reliability issues. |
02-24-2019, 10:29 PM | #3 |
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I have a 2017 with 17k miles. Nearly perfect so far. Been meaning to take it in to have some mild low speed jerkiness looked at, but my understanding is that it’s a quick fix under warranty (there’s a long thread about it).
I’d recommend. |
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02-25-2019, 04:40 AM | #4 |
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Oct 16 25D Msport with 35K on it now. Bar servicing & EGR replacement & a turbo hose pipe, both under warranty, it's been trouble free.
Averaged 38 mpg over the distance but I don't hang about & lot of roundabouts where I live with national speed limits between them. |
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02-25-2019, 09:30 AM | #5 | |
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I would say they are good cars but some of the driver assist features (not std vehicle FCW) but optional pedestrian collision and ACC active Cruise Control rather than standard CC (found in most X1’s ) can be flaky. General safety is good. My main niggles are the paint is thin and the basic HiFi (not optional HK system) speakers/system are the poorest I have had the displeasure to listen to. In the U.K. the nav mapping is about 5 years out of date for some areas. Otherwise good fun to drive. Last edited by MJE60; 08-09-2023 at 05:41 AM.. |
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02-25-2019, 09:51 AM | #6 |
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By basic HiFi, do you mean most basic, or the mid-level "Loudspeaker system - BMW Advanced" speakers? Because there are two optional sound systems over the basic one.
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02-25-2019, 10:20 AM | #7 |
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remember this is a global forum, different countries have different options, i.e. in the us the options are only "Hi-Fi" and the h/k, I odn't know about the UK options.
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02-25-2019, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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Hello
In U.K. , there is basic, there is bmw advanced which may have a separate amp with extra speaker (mid dash) but are same poor quality paper cone speakers which sound flat and poor. and there is HK. Which is good. I improved my car by fitting HK tweeters in the front and swapping front mid range for HK also. Will probably change two base speakers next. |
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02-25-2019, 12:06 PM | #10 |
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My April 2018 XDrive20i has been 100% reliable from day 1.
Not one error message, fault, interior rattle or warranty item to speak of! My previous 3 Series had been back to BMW three times in its first year. |
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02-25-2019, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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My 2016 2.5D MSport has had the iDrive head unit replaced due to complete failure. Drivers seat sub base (metallic bits) replaced to cure slide side movements. Engine/ transmission rear mounting replaced to cure clunk noise. This didn't cure problem so front wishbones replaced which has now cured the intermittent noise.
After the front wishbones had been replaced there was a very slight mis alignment of the steering wheel. Return visit to dealership for a full alignment check has cured this and also found the rear wheel alignment, camber, castor angles etc to be outside limits. This has all been corrected. Thankfully all work covered under warranty. On dealers invitation my car is going back next week for a full end of manufacturers warranty check. Having its first MOT same day so if any issues warranty should cover? On paper not the most reliable car but I am a fussy sod and possibly many owners would have lived with issues such as slight clunk noise and seat movement but for me it's like the annoying rattle or creak in the trim. |
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02-25-2019, 01:39 PM | #12 | |
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I also Have the 25d and it's had 2 new eggs and software update I mentioned to the dealer when it went in for the second egr that I Could hear a ticking noise when I accelerate hard, have you experienced Anything similar Dealer said there was no other issues other than egr Thanks |
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02-25-2019, 06:41 PM | #13 |
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Overall reliable, with a couple of caveats:
The first, a broken engine mount (fixed under warranty — no significant off-road or rough road driving). Others have had this, too The second, a recall for tie rods, IIRC Good car and I certainly buy again for our use case
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02-26-2019, 03:47 AM | #14 |
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Was just a small split by all accounts so not failed. |
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02-26-2019, 08:57 PM | #17 |
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We have a 2018 XDrive MSport with 11K miles. So far so good. Been on a few long trips already. No complaints. Might end up upgrading to something else though as it gets tight with three adults and one infant.
Here are some of the things I find are big plus's- Great in snow (with winter tires) Decent ground clearance (although an S60 Cross Country has better ground clearance by over an inch) Nice comfortable interior and roomy for the size of the vehicle Great LED headlamps Great visibility Looks good (subjective I know) |
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03-04-2019, 08:59 AM | #18 |
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03-04-2019, 07:34 PM | #20 |
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I still love my X1... I just hate the run flats.. I will be ditching them soon, but keeping my car. It has been great... Aside from the runflats, I have no complaints
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