What are the top three features you really enjoy about your F48?

spitpilot · 01-19-2018, 11:40 AM

Here's my list:

#1 Has to be the turbo motor...have avoided them till now because of all the issues with failures due to oil "coking" earlier on...added complexity and potential extra system to fail and lead to costly repairs.
Now no choices...Audi/VW and BMW all have gone turbo...But we really enjoy the low RPM torque...you want to pass on a two lane road?...Just flip the "-" paddle a time or two and mash the gas...you're past that truck and doing 80 in what seems like a blink of an eye compared to my 328I NA engine.

#2 Responsive handling...The X1 replaced a VW Golf with GTI suspension and brake modifications so we were looking to have something "flingable" to still enjoy driving in the "twisties". The X1 with the stiffer M sport suspension does the trick!

Brakes could be a bit more aggressive but the handling and ride quality is top notch in our book.
#3 Clean styling particularly on the M Sport version compared to other SUV's we considered. Ordered beige interior to avoid "black cave" look we have in our sedan with all black interior...looks more striking and will be cooler in the desert summers..no driving all around the lot looking for a shady space!

#4 Sliding rear seat/electric seat back release!...adds a bit of leg room for us "mature" owners and friends. Plus not having to open the rear doors and drop the seat backs is really great on those Home Depot runs!

marc_n · 05-26-2021, 07:48 AM

My first BMW, and I am already a big fan.

My list for the moment is:

1. HUD
2. Comfort Access
3. Handling

Fredro · 05-26-2021, 09:13 AM

Ambient lighting
HUD
Sport Mode

DemetriusJoel · 06-03-2021, 12:03 PM

Comfort Access(not sure I can buy a car that doesn't have this)
Harmon Kardon
Cargo space for a crossover is pretty nice.

allwheelsdriven · 06-03-2021, 04:08 PM

Handling once I swapped in Bilstein B8 struts
Sound system once I swapped in Focal speakers and Bimmertech DSP amp
Size: Compact but I can sleep in the back car camping.

01-19-2018, 11:40 AM	#23
spitpilot Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2023 230iX, 2017 X1 M sp X Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Reno/Tahoe iTrader: (0)	Here's my list: #1 Has to be the turbo motor...have avoided them till now because of all the issues with failures due to oil "coking" earlier on...added complexity and potential extra system to fail and lead to costly repairs. Now no choices...Audi/VW and BMW all have gone turbo...But we really enjoy the low RPM torque...you want to pass on a two lane road?...Just flip the "-" paddle a time or two and mash the gas...you're past that truck and doing 80 in what seems like a blink of an eye compared to my 328I NA engine. #2 Responsive handling...The X1 replaced a VW Golf with GTI suspension and brake modifications so we were looking to have something "flingable" to still enjoy driving in the "twisties". The X1 with the stiffer M sport suspension does the trick! Brakes could be a bit more aggressive but the handling and ride quality is top notch in our book. #3 Clean styling particularly on the M Sport version compared to other SUV's we considered. Ordered beige interior to avoid "black cave" look we have in our sedan with all black interior...looks more striking and will be cooler in the desert summers..no driving all around the lot looking for a shady space! #4 Sliding rear seat/electric seat back release!...adds a bit of leg room for us "mature" owners and friends. Plus not having to open the rear doors and drop the seat backs is really great on those Home Depot runs!
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05-26-2021, 07:48 AM	#24
marc_n New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Brazil iTrader: (0)	My first BMW, and I am already a big fan. My list for the moment is: 1. HUD 2. Comfort Access 3. Handling
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05-26-2021, 09:13 AM	#25
Fredro GOLD Member 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 xDrive Premium Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Ambient lighting HUD Sport Mode
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06-03-2021, 12:03 PM	#26
DemetriusJoel New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: F48 X1 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access(not sure I can buy a car that doesn't have this) Harmon Kardon Cargo space for a crossover is pretty nice.
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06-03-2021, 04:08 PM	#27
allwheelsdriven #onelesssubaru 112 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 16 BSM X1 MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Handling once I swapped in Bilstein B8 struts Sound system once I swapped in Focal speakers and Bimmertech DSP amp Size: Compact but I can sleep in the back car camping.
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