Before you buy this vehicle, let me point out the error BMW made in its design. On the front grill area where the radiator is located and slightly visible. Designers should have considered to put a mesh grill cover. Just recently purchased the M35i version, in less than 3 weeks of driving on the freeway to go to work. A rock hit the radiator, took it to BMW for service and unfortunately it is not covered on their warranty. Hefty service price to pay 😏
@rickrolled2691 I just had a 24 has a loaner, holy s***it's a beast and honestly don't think yiu need anymore power than the m40i. Handles amazing, sounds amazing, isn't too big. Perfect suv imo
I have a dealer loaner of this car, its been fun driving it around. Completely loaded. I almost considered canceling my x3mc order and just getting this instead 😂😂😂
It has the new m139 hand built motor. It’s almost 400 horse power in a car that weighs 3,600lbs and it’s awd. I destroy my body that has a 2015 c63. Not sure what you mean by real AMG?
It bothers me that for a luxury brand that the price ranges from 50k to 120k that EVERYTHING is an additional option. Things that would be standard equipment on a 30k economy car from Honda or Toyota and probably with a larger infotainment screen.
That has to be the biggest keyfob I've ever seen and not something I would want to carry in my pocket. My guess is the average person would prefer a much smaller keyfob unless they consider their fob as some sort of overgrown fashion statement. Maybe this is ti compensate for the smaller grill.
It's actually pretty common with new cars before they begin selling them to the public. But usually they make the repairs before they make it to the dealership
Like jay Leno said when reviewing cyber beast: nobody wants a giant key fob in their pocket and premium doesn’t come from being heavy and big. It comes from not having one at all, and working with your phone.
BMW seems to crush every category except their pricing scheme is just ridiculous, should be 10k less than msrp in this vid for a small SUV, but I guess that’s inflation too😮💨
My regular X1 with upgrades to provide an acceptable vehicle with things like lumbar support, adaptive cruise, sport seats, etc ran $45K. Pricing a comparable M35i runs about the $58K of the vehicle tested here. So what do you get for that extra $13K? Quad exhausts, wee bit faster, better brakes, piped in artificial sound. What do you lose? Spare tire, bumpier ride, poorer gas mileage. What doesn’t change? Lag/jerk from a stop. AWD that does not perform when making a turn in snow - simply skates wherever it pleases on a turn.
You have to keep in mind that Toyota buyers and BMW customers are often very different people. People who want this also want the performance, handling and the badge (and everything that comes with it). They don't care so much about "never seeing a dealer again". They'll drive these cars for a while, trade them in or return the lease and get a new one.
I love the car. Such a nice improvement over the last gen X1. The blinking sequence of the new BMW turn signals gives me an epileptic fit. It’s absolutely atrocious..
@07slade do your 2024 x1 m35 make a shvroommmm noise when last minute braking like braking too late? When I hit brakes too late it sounds like it's still accelerating while braking I bought it brand new and I hear it while in sports mode and personal mode but if I brake slowly I don't hear it
They now sell X1 as compact suv and not subcompact. Moreover, the x35i of bmw and 2.5t of genesis trim versions have similar specs and price range. Very much comparable!
My man needs to get me a Bimmer but this one is too small. I deserve an X5 and above. Sorry not sorry haters! I know what my phat chocolate yams are worth: priceless!!!!
At that price, you are just paying for a brand name. Most other cars in the class come standard with many of the so called options BMW is nickel and diming you for.