sorry to break it for you, but none of the feature you pointed out make BMW a BMW. they are never known for their interior quality, build quality or comfort. they are known for their handling, engine notes and that's about it. your comment lead me to think the BMW you had might not be a BMW at all.

 

Wow, the X1 is super tiny!

 

Maybe my E36 was known for that... today people buy BMW because they are premium brand - just look at 5 series.

And once you are inside and you find a lot of interior that is inferior than 20k cars, then you will be very disappointed. Or maybe you wont, if only importance to you is the badge up front, then you will be happy you are driving cheap pos :-).

 

Audi has, so far, refused to bring any SUVs smaller than the Q5 into the American market, but perhaps, if the X1 proves successful, may change their mind.

From what I understand (and have read), BMW would have brought over the X1 sooner, but production/supply-capacity prevented it. They couldn't supply all of their projected-markets at once.

 

maybe they also waited on facelift as they offered €7.5k discount to me only 2 months ago, which never happens with 3 series no matter new or old.

 

As usual, you over exaggerate your comments on anything that isn't Toyco/Lexus. The problem with your statements is reflects Euro perspectives on Bimmers, not US. We get different engines, tuning, and pricing. Here, it's about the sporty image, brand cache, handling, etc. and has never been about its features, interiors, doors, or reliabilty. There's a reason why it depreciates so quickly after a few years and why more than 50% of people lease them. Trying continually compare Euro standards to US is like other have tried to say about Toyco selling in China and linking it to US sales: it's just not applicable when it's different markets and essentially different products.

 

Have you been in an X1?

He's right....it's a pos that lacks luxury and refinement. Can't imagine ever driving one unless they stick me in one as a loaner....and I'm on my 3rd Bimmer in a row now.

 

CDNRockies in 2012!!'

 

seems like the overhauled acura rdx would be a much better buy than this x1.

 

If you hate cars and don't know anything about them. The rdless is all new and brings not
One new feature to the table. It's decontented and strictly for Honda fans. A loaded Kia/Hyundai suv is far superior.

 

fortunately no one hates cars as much as your irrational hatred of acura.

 

No, I was comparing it to the correct model. Even the link you posted starts off by mentioning that the x1 and countryman are similar in size in many areas (x1 just being longer which provides more cargo room, however passenger room is similar).

I havent sat in a x1, but I have been in a countryman and that car is tiny.

It might also be worth noting that the next gen x1 and countryman will share the same platform.

 

that x1 is not a good looker.

 

Go sit in one....you'll not even want to get to a test drive.

 

Wow. As opposed to your irrational defense of them on a Lexus forum
U like how acuras look. Opinion duly noted