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BMW - Another X

ATZ Online -- 2009-07-02 - An new driving experience in the premium compact segment, a body design that promises self-confident elegance, forward pushing lines and other soft factors are promised by BMW's enthusiastic press kit for the new BMW X1 model.

More interesting is the drivetrain technology. BMW offers its new vehicle in rear-wheel and 4-wheel-drive versions, the sDrive or the xDrive models. The BMW X1 is entering the market with a choice of one six-cylinder gasoline engine and three four-cylinder diesels...

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Submitted Jul 02, 2009 By: GM

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vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,762 Points:387,120 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 4:00:35 AM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse I thought we had front wheel drive now. Read wheel drive went out with the 70s. What's up?
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:3,621 Points:1,341,565 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:59:17 AM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse What kind of price tag.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:4,106 Points:637,550 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:49:46 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse somebody still has money. somewhere...
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:4,968 Points:1,190,635 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:49:15 AM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse Good for the young but not the old!
carlsonguitars Champion Author Portland Posts:4,224 Points:698,875 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:48:58 AM Ignore carlsonguitars Report Abuse That's a cool looking machine! BMW has some GREAT technology, it's just too bad most of it stays in Germany and never makes it to the USA.... Like their hydrogen cars for instance!!!
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:4,596 Points:2,111,470 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:48:38 AM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Sorry. BMW has never been a car for the masses. And most certainly not for me.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,319 Points:770,135 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:39:26 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Gee at 54.3 mpg they are finally catching up with my 1993 Honda civic VX that tops out at 52.0+ mpg and averages over 45mpg over all and on a four cylinder gas engine
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,756 Points:1,488,035 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:31:59 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse I think I will take 2---because under the O'Bummer bailout plan, my neighbor will pay for the cars since I cannot.
915Chief Champion Author San Diego Posts:3,640 Points:714,075 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:30:38 AM Ignore 915Chief Report Abuse So raise your hand if you can afford one....
saveongasNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,287 Points:724,100 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:28:13 AM Ignore saveongasNC Report Abuse Sounds good to me!
Slyguy1060 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,530 Points:1,254,275 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:25:44 AM Ignore Slyguy1060 Report Abuse Can't afford one so it don't matter.
SurreySidekick Veteran Author Vancouver Posts:282 Points:138,765 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:21:37 AM Ignore SurreySidekick Report Abuse Cool car if you can afford one.
findcheap Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,658 Points:1,033,490 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:19:16 AM Ignore findcheap Report Abuse bmw technology is good
blink25 All-Star Author Missouri Posts:783 Points:211,240 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:10:30 AM Ignore blink25 Report Abuse keep it up[
Iversonfan All-Star Author Richmond Posts:889 Points:61,340 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 9:46:07 PM Ignore Iversonfan Report Abuse whos going to be able to afford it ?
jeromehasbargen Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,908 Points:379,780 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 9:44:45 PM Ignore jeromehasbargen Report Abuse Nice car, if you can afford it. Around here, it just looks like you are showing off, as far as I'm concerned.
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:4,154 Points:1,098,040 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 9:25:49 PM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse Never had an interest in a luxury car. For me, as long as it has four wheels, an engine, windshield, various safety features and good fuel economy, I am sold. With the way people drive around here, I would be worried about have an $60K car. I can be the best driver around and someone can still total it for me. Insurance will not replace it.
jay4 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:5,792 Points:1,326,080 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 9:14:01 PM Ignore jay4 Report Abuse How about fuel economy?
Romey08 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,939 Points:570,350 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 9:10:59 PM Ignore Romey08 Report Abuse OK Sounds promising
CoffeeTrader Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,412 Points:443,680 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:57:12 PM Ignore CoffeeTrader Report Abuse BMW is always a nice looking and well built car...something worth saving for.
NatureBoyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,886 Points:618,815 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:56:49 PM Ignore NatureBoyKY Report Abuse Way to Go, BMW. Make the rich boys another toy!
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:4,266 Points:1,795,140 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:47:34 PM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse AS OBAMA SPENDS WE WILL HAVE OUR TAXES GO UP AND WE WILL HAVE LESS MONEY TO BUY A CAR LIKE THIS.
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:4,660 Points:1,357,120 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:28:46 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse The rich people Bush gave most of the tax cuts to can afford them - until Obama restores some fairness to the tax code, if he can get it past the vested interests in Congress.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,870 Points:848,095 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:28:33 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I agree with MINER...though you got a 10 year head start!
gibber73 Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:165 Points:208,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:28:25 PM Ignore gibber73 Report Abuse BMW is always on the cutting edge.
snewwee Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,984 Points:1,013,130 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:24:12 PM Ignore snewwee Report Abuse Who in the heck can afford such a car, particularly in this economy?
MINER Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:8,437 Points:2,471,195 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:17:59 PM Ignore MINER Report Abuse I didnt want to buy a BMW in my first 80 years, I dont see them looking better in my last few years....
pigmanTX Champion Author Houston Posts:1,281 Points:369,735 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:12:40 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse Whatever.
kidrockTX Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,854 Points:508,370 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:11:30 PM Ignore kidrockTX Report Abuse i agree with rac110 i like the car only need a job to pay the payment
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,995 Points:578,925 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:10:48 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse ... and WHO will be buying one?
RAC110 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,353 Points:1,163,735 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:08:38 PM Ignore RAC110 Report Abuse sounds great now I just need a job that will pay enough to buy one
Jojavo All-Star Author London Posts:593 Points:121,465 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:07:33 PM Ignore Jojavo Report Abuse All my vehicles are paid for... I will keep what I have... Maybe those that have money will go for it...
thomas41546 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:3,014 Points:1,378,475 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:05:44 PM Ignore thomas41546 Report Abuse those that buy beemers aren't worried about price
MissRita Champion Author Austin Posts:1,040 Points:423,790 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:02:46 PM Ignore MissRita Report Abuse my ford is payed for
SngSingapore Sophomore Author Vancouver Posts:172 Points:126,965 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 8:02:40 PM Ignore SngSingapore Report Abuse bad timing for the launch as most are tightening their belts when it comes to spending...
captngasTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:1,738 Points:427,150 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:49:51 PM Ignore captngasTN Report Abuse And yet somebody with money will be impressed with this
Beboper Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,767 Points:1,185,435 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:45:40 PM Ignore Beboper Report Abuse I can't even afford to take a vacation
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,870 Points:848,095 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:45:23 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Why could I care less about BMWs? Oh, I remember....they drive a lot of them in Liberal Los Angeles!
ach All-Star Author Illinois Posts:654 Points:331,125 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:42:09 PM Ignore ach Report Abuse I can't even afford a used BMW.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,396 Points:329,160 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:41:56 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Great news for the rich class of the world. Like they give a rats butt about fuel economy when they can afford one of these cars. So the rest of us will have to choose one of those left over GM or Chrysler gas hogs. Why don't they put one of these babies in a Malibu or Grand Caravan? Then maybe I'll take that trip to the Autobahn.
john382 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,552 Points:1,514,825 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:39:55 PM Ignore john382 Report Abuse BMW not in my budget that for sure.
WVPhoenix Champion Author Charleston Posts:6,624 Points:1,015,960 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:24:20 PM Ignore WVPhoenix Report Abuse They are increasingly absent, aren't they.
Helms Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:4,244 Points:1,225,800 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:23:02 PM Ignore Helms Report Abuse porsche, bmw, mercedes-benz....sorry German cars are nto the first thing (or first 1.000 things) that come to mind when you say SUV. Besided they are all UGLY!!!
Doubleeez Champion Author Connecticut Posts:2,742 Points:545,515 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:21:21 PM Ignore Doubleeez Report Abuse How many $$$ are involved?
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,938 Points:1,144,100 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:15:39 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse "Self-confident elegance...?" Are we talking Angelina Jolie here?
trikemike Veteran Author Rochester Posts:320 Points:53,270 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:14:56 PM Ignore trikemike Report Abuse More Euro Diesel models comming to our markets, when will American carmakers get on board? 20 years after the Imports have the market sewed up, like always?
jakTDI Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,555 Points:362,055 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:13:53 PM Ignore jakTDI Report Abuse I think they are making money. they also don't make as many auto's as, say, GM. when you are not sitting on tens of thousands of cars and suvs in inventory, you can get your asking price more readily.
RobRD Champion Author Alberta Posts:3,828 Points:896,020 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:12:31 PM Ignore RobRD Report Abuse Would love to afford it.
jakTDI Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,555 Points:362,055 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:11:37 PM Ignore jakTDI Report Abuse losing ground?
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:3,204 Points:978,285 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:08:03 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Just what they need. No wonder they are losing ground!
4thWatch Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,364 Points:426,100 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 7:06:38 PM Ignore 4thWatch Report Abuse As long as there are people with tons of money, there will always be a market for these cars!
jakTDI Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,555 Points:362,055 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 6:55:53 PM Ignore jakTDI Report Abuse its an international auto maker.