BMW X1

[sam_sajith]

is it good to buy a used BMW X1 below 6M (>50000KM) 2012-2013 ?
really helpful if someone can give few ideas on its pros and cons ? I have really fallen for its look specially its much smaller and Cheaper in its own series than X3 and X5

 

[shiwankaswe]

is it good to buy a used BMW X1 below 6M (>50000KM) 2012-2013 ?
really helpful if someone can give few ideas on its pros and cons ? I have really fallen for its look specially its much smaller and Cheaper in its own series than X3 and X5

smaller and fewer features, driven friends one few kms, have to use super diesel for smooth run... no difference in cost then
good vehicle for value
driving a vehicle with prestige logo always make you more comfortable

 

[sam_sajith]

Thank

Appreciate the response, I prefer buying a German made than going for a Japanese or Korean made but but my spending power is not much as a BMW User, do you think the running repairs would cost me huge sum of $$ ? or would that be at a reasonable rate. from my own experience I know the parts will last long much more than Japanese and Korean ones

smaller and fewer features, driven friends one few kms, have to use super diesel for smooth run... no difference in cost then
good vehicle for value
driving a vehicle with prestige logo always make you more comfortable

 

[GTRZ]

Appreciate the response, I prefer buying a German made than going for a Japanese or Korean made but but my spending power is not much as a BMW User, do you think the running repairs would cost me huge sum of $$ ? or would that be at a reasonable rate. from my own experience I know the parts will last long much more than Japanese and Korean ones

If you can't spend for maintenance don't buy. Parts will last long time than japanese all blah blah.

X1 has cheap interior feel, cheap looking than many Japanese crossovers. SL permit imported ones are so basic models.
Ride quality is not that good.

Turbo diesel engine is economical and powerful. But don't expect it to last like jap engines.

 

[jmzsl]

is it good to buy a used BMW X1 below 6M (>50000KM) 2012-2013 ?
really helpful if someone can give few ideas on its pros and cons ? I have really fallen for its look specially its much smaller and Cheaper in its own series than X3 and X5

you can buy brandnew A3 sportback for around 6mn.

 

[sam_sajith]

Thanks, its a fair quote that buying it if I can't afford the maintenance however I feel to have this ride as the feel when you drive with BMW logo can't be felt in other brand (*no offense but thanks I have A3 also in my mind but its smaller than X1"

If you can't spend for maintenance don't buy. Parts will last long time than japanese all blah blah.

X1 has cheap interior feel, cheap looking than many Japanese crossovers. SL permit imported ones are so basic models.
Ride quality is not that good.

Turbo diesel engine is economical and powerful. But don't expect it to last like jap engines.

 

[sam_sajith]

Thank you sire ....... I have that in my mind but its but weaker in power compare to X1 I guess, I might go towards that if get more cons on X1

you can buy brandnew A3 sportback for around 6mn.

 

[Kasun k]

One of my friends has it. I didnt like it. Its small and not comfortable at all. Its just a BMW. Don't have a luxury feeling. Less gas mileage I guess. Try Infinity or Lexus.

 

[CaptainPhillips]

මෙච්චර හොද වාහන තියෙද්දී ඉල්ලන් කන්ඩ යන්නේ
ඉංගිරිසියෙන් කියන්ඩ දන්නේ නැති නිසා මම මේ කොනට වෙලා ඉන්නම් ....​

 

[Nash_Node]

True... Parts do tend to last much longer than the same of its Japanese counterpart.. but when they bust off., remember its about 3 times the cost as well.

On my Opinion.. X1 is not the best option to spend 6 million of hard earned money and to get stuck with it. You do very well know that BMW and other luxury brands have a massive depreciation after being sold... and specially when it goes off the 1st owner as well.

So., unless you got money to burn or not the side chick of a cabinet minister... .. I suggest you look for a much more smarter option that would actually hold the value you spend in the long run.

Basic thumb rule...buy Japanese... in much better sense... why not you and your wife buy two Honda K's ... or One Honda K and a Honda Hybrid ??

Honda K for you two to bug out and enjoy and Hybrid to take kids to school and do family shit ... lol

 

[Kasun k]

මෙච්චර හොද වාහන තියෙද්දී ඉල්ලන් කන්ඩ යන්නේ
ඉංගිරිසියෙන් කියන්ඩ දන්නේ නැති නිසා මම මේ කොනට වෙලා ඉන්නම් ....​

Captain Phillips patta movie eka neda ban

 

[sam_sajith]

Thanks mate, i had a chance to drove it once but i liked the way i flet its torque , it was my first BMW experience that might be the reason then, i love infinity and lexus as well but its way above my budget , any idea on MG and audi A3

One of my friends has it. I didnt like it. Its small and not comfortable at all. Its just a BMW. Don't have a luxury feeling. Less gas mileage I guess. Try Infinity or Lexus.

 

[sam_sajith]

thanks for detailed elaboration , on a nutshell brother ,
kids are yet to come but the wify is there, shes the one pushing me for an SUV, a kind small hatchback has given her to drive and buy me some time till i get her one, how about MG and Audi A3 then ...... she's supporting me for the lease so its an offer for me

True... Parts do tend to last much longer than the same of its Japanese counterpart.. but when they bust off., remember its about 3 times the cost as well.

On my Opinion.. X1 is not the best option to spend 6 million of hard earned money and to get stuck with it. You do very well know that BMW and other luxury brands have a massive depreciation after being sold... and specially when it goes off the 1st owner as well.

So., unless you got money to burn or not the side chick of a cabinet minister... .. I suggest you look for a much more smarter option that would actually hold the value you spend in the long run.

Basic thumb rule...buy Japanese... in much better sense... why not you and your wife buy two Honda K's ... or One Honda K and a Honda Hybrid ??

Honda K for you two to bug out and enjoy and Hybrid to take kids to school and do family shit ... lol

 

[shiwankaswe]

Appreciate the response, I prefer buying a German made than going for a Japanese or Korean made but but my spending power is not much as a BMW User, do you think the running repairs would cost me huge sum of $$ ? or would that be at a reasonable rate. from my own experience I know the parts will last long much more than Japanese and Korean ones

when you compare jap and eu vehicle parts cost different because of jap has lot of chinese, thaiwan, recondition parts and eu vehicles always use original brand new parts, if you want to replace original jap parts cost is no more different.

6m for 5-6 years old diesel EU SUV still worth for money...

 

[shiwankaswe]

Turbo diesel engine is economical and powerful. But don't expect it to last like jap engines.

i cannot agree with your this quote because i have used 16 years old EU turbo diesel and it gives power, comfortable and the economy more than same year jap diesel turbos...

 

[shiwankaswe]

you can buy brandnew A3 sportback for around 6mn.

i dnt think a3 can compare with x1...
best compare to this is lexus or CRV 2012