[Way2Fst4U]

Thought I’d post a pic or two of mine...Alpine white on Mocha...Wish I would have opted for a few things though...Sport seats, Adaptive lights, The better Nav, backup camera...Oh well. I upgraded from a ’12 MINI CMS All4...Very happy with this purchase overall.

[jksgoh]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

Uh oh...it's going to be a long few weeks...I suggest not stalking it....it doesn't make the time go any faster (I know this from experience

Cant help myself. Somewhere near West Africa at the moment. lol

[ttimbo]

Originally Posted by jksgoh

Cant help myself. Somewhere near West Africa at the moment. lol

West Africa! ...thar be pirates!

[jksgoh]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

Uh oh...it's going to be a long few weeks...I suggest not stalking it....it doesn't make the time go any faster (I know this from experience

Originally Posted by ttimbo

West Africa! ...thar be pirates!

Never fear!

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by jksgoh

Never fear!

[eml]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

Haha both of us had to work today and Sat. So it's going to be an extra long weekend. Day off on Mon so will pick up the car and find somewhere to go for a drive!

ok mynewx1 ... get off the driver's seat and start uploading photos you've taken (we know you have lots already). don't let us wait until tomorrow.

[PF1]

Hahaha.... Here are some quick phone photos taken just before dusk. I'll have to get my SLR out for some better ones.

The car is even better than I expected! And all those criticisms about the ride are unfounded, in my opinion. The ride is sooo much better than my A Class (now that car is harsh over bumps), the engine is smooth and quiet, it feels quick (even using only up to 4500rpm so far). I briefly tried Sport mode and didn't find the ride too bad either, although its firmer. Definitely nothing to worry about unless you're after a super comfy cruiser.

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[M-Nick]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

Hahaha.... Here are some quick phone photos taken just before dusk. I'll have to get my SLR out for some better ones.

The car is even better than I expected! And all those criticisms about the ride are unfounded, in my opinion. The ride is sooo much better than my A Class (now that car is harsh over bumps), the engine is smooth and quiet, it feels quick (even using only up to 4500rpm so far). I briefly tried Sport mode and didn't find the ride too bad either, although its firmer. Definitely nothing to worry about unless you're after a super comfy cruiser.

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Congrats!
Beautiful car, almost looks like mine
btw didn't you get the M Sport dead pedal?

[PF1]

Originally Posted by M-Nick

Congrats!
Beautiful car, almost looks like mine
btw didn't you get the M Sport dead pedal?

Thanks!!

Our cars don't come with the M Sport dead pedal. Don't make them for RHD cars So I got a 3rd party one off eBay and trimmed it to fit (see last photo). Looks ok but not exactly the same design.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

Hahaha.... Here are some quick phone photos taken just before dusk. I'll have to get my SLR out for some better ones.

The car is even better than I expected! And all those criticisms about the ride are unfounded, in my opinion. The ride is sooo much better than my A Class (now that car is harsh over bumps), the engine is smooth and quiet, it feels quick (even using only up to 4500rpm so far). I briefly tried Sport mode and didn't find the ride too bad either, although its firmer. Definitely nothing to worry about unless you're after a super comfy cruiser.

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I am switching my wife's A Class to an X1 with the same engine, model line, suspension and wheels as you. The A Class was shocking in terms of the ride so it's good to hear that the X1 is much better. Which A Class did you have AMG Evolution spec?

[PF1]

Originally Posted by The Beast

I am switching my wife's A Class to an X1 with the same engine, model line, suspension and wheels as you. The A Class was shocking in terms of the ride so it's good to hear that the X1 is much better. Which A Class did you have AMG Evolution spec?

I think you'll be pleased with the X1 coming from the A Class. My A200 has the standard "comfort" (lol) suspension not the AMG Line, so yours must be even firmer. My wife ruled out the A250 AMG Sport as the ride was just horrid. The X1's engine is so smooth compared to Merc's coarse-sounding unit that hates revs. Cabin refinement, quality of materials, infotainment tech is a big step up too. The A Class handles better, lower COG, firmer springs etc, but this beats it in any other respect.

[AusF20/F48]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

I think you'll be pleased with the X1 coming from the A Class. My A200 has the standard "comfort" (lol) suspension not the AMG Line, so yours must be even firmer. My wife ruled out the A250 AMG Sport as the ride was just horrid. The X1's engine is so smooth compared to Merc's coarse-sounding unit that hates revs. Cabin refinement, quality of materials, infotainment tech is a big step up too. The A Class handles better, lower COG, firmer springs etc, but this beats it in any other respect.

It is hard to compare a hatch to the X1 in terms of handling.
Chalk & Cheese really
The X1 X Drive 25i (28i in USA/Can) performs and handles extremely well given it higher COG.
It is the best handling main stream SUV for the money that I have experienced so far.
Add to that the Cabin refinements, quality of materials, I Drive and the driving tech and toys that are in it and it is far ahead of the competition.

[ttimbo]

I test drove a M-B AMG GLA 45. It 'handled' well, but I don't have enough dental insurance to buy it as a daily driver on our roads. Interestingly, I see M-B has added adjustable dampers to the GLAs as standard in Australia.

[PF1]

Yeah I agree, for a regular family SUV it's a very good drive. The balance is spot on for me. The GLA45 would be almost track-car firm and there's no way I would want to drive a softly-sprung SUV that handles like a boat (if anyone wants a soft riding SUV they can go buy a Lexus!)

With the DDC I can set the suspension to Sport mode for the twisties, while my wife keeps it in Comfort for her daily commute and everyone's happy! I think the small Mercs desperately needed the adaptive suspension, and I remember reading the new updated A250 is still pretty firm if not quite as bad as before.

[AusF20/F48]

Originally Posted by kab999

Just picked up the wife's new fully loaded Alpine White M Sport 25i. So far she's loving it!

Sorry for the crappy phone edit pic

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So I gather that you have got a Happy wife = Happy life
Congrats, It looks very nice
Post some pics on ' Post pics of your X1' thread when you can for those who want to see comparisons to help them make their decisions

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

I think you'll be pleased with the X1 coming from the A Class. My A200 has the standard "comfort" (lol) suspension not the AMG Line, so yours must be even firmer. My wife ruled out the A250 AMG Sport as the ride was just horrid. The X1's engine is so smooth compared to Merc's coarse-sounding unit that hates revs. Cabin refinement, quality of materials, infotainment tech is a big step up too. The A Class handles better, lower COG, firmer springs etc, but this beats it in any other respect.

That's great to hear, yes ours is very, very firm. I found that you only really get the best out of the A Class when you hammer the living day lights out of it. Really good fun, however when you sit back and want to just cruise it can get a little irritating.

[PF1]

Parked right next to a fellow BMW tonight in the same colour and M Sport so couldn't help but take a few pics of X1 vs X3:

[ttimbo]

Nice!
There was an X3 in the dealership delivery bay when I collected ours. Side by side, there's very little in it -- you certainly wouldn't buy an X3 for much, if any, additional space.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

Nice!
There was an X3 in the dealership delivery bay when I collected ours. Side by side, there's very little in it -- you certainly wouldn't buy an X3 for much, if any, additional space.

The X3 is very boring in its design language imho, no way I would have one. The X1 looks aggressive and has some really nice design elements.

[jksgoh]

Great comparo pics!
I guess the x3 is an old design so the X1 was always going to look fresher. New x3 due in the next year or so, so should wait to compare to that..

[Zirenz2006]

X1 is better looking IMO but the new X3 coming out is supposed to usher in the new design language for the X models.

[X1PGK]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

Parked right next to a fellow BMW tonight in the same colour and M Sport so couldn't help but take a few pics of X1 vs X3:

Looking at the pics above, particularly the rear on shot it shows how the elongated lamp design in the X1 makes it look wider than the X3.