bmw x1?

katiekunk · 01-02-2024, 05:38 PM

hi. i’m looking to purchase my first car, and i’ve been really attracted to the bmw x1 model. i like how the car looks.. the shape and how it is compact. i want a smaller suv. i currently drive a 2007 jeep compass. i’ve already experienced having my car at the shop every week. lol

i will be purchasing a USED one.
so im worried about the maintenance that is going to come with the car. i have saving plans set in place, as in setting aside money for car maintenance, car bill, vet bills, phone, etc.
i currently only drive 5 minutes to work.
i am able to get my oil changed for free as well. should i seriously shy away from this model? if so, what cars are similar?

knightarmor · 01-03-2024, 12:41 PM

Being the owner of a 2018 X1 M-Sport from new and seeing all the things that can go wrong (prematurely?) and having experienced the ONE failure on our X1 that shouldn't have I would stay away.

I would select a Honda or a Toyota if you want reliability and low cost of maintenance. If you are only 5 minutes from work and you have a garage I would recommend a Nissan Leaf. It's about the same as a X1 interior room wise with just a little to give up in the tailgate. (we equate our X1 to our old 2013 Nissan Leaf).

BobbyGrant · 01-05-2024, 05:40 AM

Not sure why you would be recommending an electric Nissan Leaf to someone looking to get an X1??

I have a 2016 X1 and have had no issues whatsoever and maintenance has been no dearer than any other car I have ( mine is diesel and services tend to be 2 years apart for oil filters etc)

00max00 · 01-06-2024, 11:46 AM

Saying a Leaf has same interior room as the X1 is an exaggeration. No one wants an X1 would cross shop a Leaf. Convince me you are not trolling.

knightarmor · 01-06-2024, 12:02 PM

Wow, wasn't expecting these responses.
As someone who owned a Nissan Leaf and cross shopped to an X1 (after I sent the Leaf off to my dad to use) my wife and I compare the X1 to our Leaf (minus the fact the X1 is ICE). We had our Nissan 4.5 years and put 60K miles on it.
My apologies for suggesting a vehicle that seemed more relevant for someone who only drives five minutes to work.

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katiekunk Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: jeep compass Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	bmw x1? hi. i’m looking to purchase my first car, and i’ve been really attracted to the bmw x1 model. i like how the car looks.. the shape and how it is compact. i want a smaller suv. i currently drive a 2007 jeep compass. i’ve already experienced having my car at the shop every week. lol i will be purchasing a USED one. so im worried about the maintenance that is going to come with the car. i have saving plans set in place, as in setting aside money for car maintenance, car bill, vet bills, phone, etc. i currently only drive 5 minutes to work. i am able to get my oil changed for free as well. should i seriously shy away from this model? if so, what cars are similar?
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01-03-2024, 12:41 PM	#2
knightarmor Lieutenant Colonel 855 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington iTrader: (2)	Being the owner of a 2018 X1 M-Sport from new and seeing all the things that can go wrong (prematurely?) and having experienced the ONE failure on our X1 that shouldn't have I would stay away. I would select a Honda or a Toyota if you want reliability and low cost of maintenance. If you are only 5 minutes from work and you have a garage I would recommend a Nissan Leaf. It's about the same as a X1 interior room wise with just a little to give up in the tailgate. (we equate our X1 to our old 2013 Nissan Leaf).
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BobbyGrant Private First Class 27 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 F48 xdrive xline 2.0 d Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Not sure why you would be recommending an electric Nissan Leaf to someone looking to get an X1?? I have a 2016 X1 and have had no issues whatsoever and maintenance has been no dearer than any other car I have ( mine is diesel and services tend to be 2 years apart for oil filters etc)
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00max00 Private First Class 19 Rep 130 Posts Drives: BMW X1 - option loaded Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Saying a Leaf has same interior room as the X1 is an exaggeration. No one wants an X1 would cross shop a Leaf. Convince me you are not trolling.
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knightarmor Lieutenant Colonel 855 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington iTrader: (2)	Wow, wasn't expecting these responses. As someone who owned a Nissan Leaf and cross shopped to an X1 (after I sent the Leaf off to my dad to use) my wife and I compare the X1 to our Leaf (minus the fact the X1 is ICE). We had our Nissan 4.5 years and put 60K miles on it. My apologies for suggesting a vehicle that seemed more relevant for someone who only drives five minutes to work.
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