[Karter_Brazy]

Hey guys I’m getting my girl a 2017 X1 x28i this weekend and the dealer that we’re looking at have (white on mocha) and (black on black) in stock. Both X1’s are fully loaded and pretty much have the same options. Xline, LED light package, machined face 5 Y-spoke wheels.

I need some opinions. My question is that what color suits the X1 exterior design better, black or white?

[NotSooFast]

Perspective. Whats your interior?

I wear a black suit to work 4 out of 5 days. I want to be seen existing a black car (its not completely blacked out).

[Karter_Brazy]

Originally Posted by pTron

Perspective. Whats your interior?

I wear a black suit to work 4 out of 5 days. I want to be seen existing a black car (its not completely blacked out).

They have white on mocha and black on black.

[bimmoris]

Get the one your girlfriend will like most.

My vote is white though.

I hate seeing scratches on cars and I wouldn't want to deal with cleaning a black one.

[Karter_Brazy]

Originally Posted by bimmoris

Get the one your girlfriend will like most.

My vote is white though.

I hate seeing scratches on cars and I wouldn't want to deal with cleaning a black one.

I’m driving the X1 too maybe once a week lol.

It will be garage kept at home and at her work as well. But knowing my girl, most likely she would get her car washed once a month.

[Skyline2.0]

Get what your girl likes best. Favorite color is very subjective and mostly based on personal taste.

But, to raise an objective issue, maintaining a clean car that's black takes more effort than a white one, which will hide dirt a bit better. With black paint, any dirty rain spotting, mud, streaks from washer fluid, etc will be very noticeable. Also, rock chips, swirl marks and other paint contamination will likely be less obvious on white paint.

[rb10475]

I love my white on mocha. Everyone that gets in the car comments on the contrast. My sister has the black on black and the interior gets lost.

[Jorix]

Originally Posted by rb10475

I love my white on mocha. Everyone that gets in the car comments on the contrast. My sister has the black on black and the interior gets lost.

Well in my opinion the interior SHOULD get lost. When you are looking at the car from the outside, you should focus on the exterior, without the interior catching your sight. When you are inside, you cannot see the exterior anyways.

This just shows it is a matter of taste tho, so this question cannot be answered objectively

[Beagler]

Apparently Grey is the new Black/White. Some of the old classic cars were Grey so nothing new.

[Abh29]

Our last X1 (e84) was Black ans looked dirty as soon as it was used after a good cleaning whereas the X1 (f48) is Metallic Mineral White and does not show the dirt anywhere near as much. I think the Black was nicer ---but only for the short period before it was driven.

[Bluewater335D]

I like black cars, but I would never buy another

I have had 2 Black cars in the past - after the first I said I would never buy another Black car - but I did and then regretted it.

My wife likes Black cars.......... so there you are

[Karter_Brazy]

I know it’s a tough choice. I’ll be driving it too here and there so I’m planning to fix it up a little bit. For sure I’d do all chrome delete to gloss black window trim and kidney grille, 20” square set up gloss black wheels and tint the front windows.

Either I go for a blacked out look on a black X1 or panda style on a white one.

[00max00]

Metallic black looks way better and sharper, particularly for a BMW. I am not a fan of solid black though. You just can't find anything looking remotely stunning than a polished black car in rich metallic shine. White paint as a no cost option has a price advantage though.

[NorcalMike]

White of course 😝

[Jorix]

I kind of like the Alpine White more though, altho it is cheaper.

[Ion619]

White

[dilemm]

How about blue?

[miss]

black, like my soul and my motorcycle

[iceman7]

[oakey46]

Mine is Mediterranean Blue, but it's just the same as Black. Looks good when it's cleaned, but only takes one short drive in typical UK winter weather and it then looks pretty awful. Only saviour is that it has a Nevada Beige leather interior, which looks great against the dark exterior and is surprisingly easy to keep clean - I use Turtle Wax Leather Care. Last car was a white Audi Q3 1.4TFSI Sport with DSG box and even in current type weather conditions it looked OK after several days driving along the lanes where I live. Near neighbour has a white X1 and I reckon his solid paint finish is superior to the metallic colours, which appear extremely thinly applied.

[Karter_Brazy]

Alright guys we ended up getting a black one instead, it’s the end of year sale so we got a good deal and a discount on this one.

2016 X1 Xdrive28i X-line
black sapphire metallic (475) on leather dakota schwarz (PDSW)

Still under BMW manufacturers warranty

As far as I know of it has the following options and features...

-cold weather package
-driver assistance package
-premium package
-comfort access
-light package
-LED headlight
-pano roof
-Navi
-fold in outside mirrors
-adjustable rear seats

[Karter_Brazy]

Ok we have the X1 for two days now and I’m thinking about taking the car to my local INDY for an oil change and have him inspect the whole car as well and see if there’s anything wrong with it since it’s still under BMW manufacturers warranty. And then take it to my local BMW dealer if my INDY finds anything wrong with the car that still cover under manufacturers warranty.

Do y’all think that’s a good idea or should I just take it straight to the dealer have them perform an oil change and have it inspected??

Btw, I still have 4 months left on the warranty.