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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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pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,768 Points:1,252,205 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 3:13:07 PM Ignore pecos Report Abuse Who can afford it?
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,352 Points:908,455 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 3:12:37 PM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse If you have to worry about the repair bills, you can not afford this car. It is nice but not for me. I just need good reliable transportation.
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,571 Points:722,320 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 3:10:32 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse I know it will be ugly.
stugha Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,161 Points:266,065 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 3:05:49 PM Ignore stugha Report Abuse Cars are OK, repair bills - WOW
e3p0 Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,179 Points:583,090 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 3:03:57 PM Ignore e3p0 Report Abuse Sorry, small is not an option for me.
lightbulbman2008 Champion Author Worcester Posts:43,251 Points:649,660 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:59:52 PM Ignore lightbulbman2008 Report Abuse i dont want one period...
fairchildd Champion Author Kansas City Posts:4,048 Points:976,790 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:54:31 PM Ignore fairchildd Report Abuse sounds more like an infomercial to me
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,011 Points:1,212,495 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:54:04 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse Don't want a BMW. I rode a Vespa for 16 years to work and it got 100 miles to a gallon.
doncNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,770 Points:563,870 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:49:46 PM Ignore doncNJ Report Abuse I had a bmw and it was JUNK
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,564 Points:858,760 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:44:55 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse How many can I buy for $1.00 down And $1.00 a week?
RLH68 Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,961 Points:732,000 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:41:23 PM Ignore RLH68 Report Abuse Even if I could afford a BMW, I would look elsewhere.
FLURVAL All-Star Author Michigan Posts:937 Points:198,460 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:38:10 PM Ignore FLURVAL Report Abuse Beamers are great cars that are fun to drive, but I,m not in that income catagory.
Cuzilla Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:8,809 Points:1,550,215 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:34:56 PM Ignore Cuzilla Report Abuse Electric bicycles and golf carts are the answer - just ask the Eco-Nazis! Wise-up, get with the program!
zeepelin Rookie Author Dallas Posts:89 Points:583,160 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:27:01 PM Ignore zeepelin Report Abuse Bimmers are great, but expensive to mantain
EOCSSEABEE All-Star Author Detroit Posts:735 Points:210,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:24:48 PM Ignore EOCSSEABEE Report Abuse Hey, if it does not make it, obama will lend them money just like he did for Nissan.
macbeth2012 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,793 Points:339,035 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:23:36 PM Ignore macbeth2012 Report Abuse Can't afford a new car much less a Beamer
moody4u Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,979 Points:575,125 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:21:56 PM Ignore moody4u Report Abuse I Will buy Ford
olcowboy14 Champion Author Spokane Posts:4,670 Points:741,475 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:21:04 PM Ignore olcowboy14 Report Abuse I'm waiting for the 2 cylinder diesel for the motorcycles as I'm only getting 50 mpg now.
fizbos Champion Author Maine Posts:2,092 Points:1,037,660 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:19:17 PM Ignore fizbos Report Abuse A body design that promises self-confident elegance? What does that nonsense mean?
v240 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:690 Points:659,105 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:17:18 PM Ignore v240 Report Abuse Well, rear wheel drive will get better fuel economy than 4 wheel drive - and tire wear won't be so critical. In all, it would cost a lot less to operate than a 4 wheel drive version.
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:3,228 Points:1,029,805 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:15:00 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Yes, but how many people can afford one?
kookiwoogi Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,499 Points:1,840,475 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:14:05 PM Ignore kookiwoogi Report Abuse I would like to see a four-cylinder diesel.
lgwhitlock Champion Author Chico Posts:2,829 Points:723,275 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:13:14 PM Ignore lgwhitlock Report Abuse The diesel version could be quite interesting considering I have heard how efficient the diesel engines have gotten. I wonder if it has one of the 80mpg clean burning diesel engines? Definitely something to look into in the future...
tmannd All-Star Author North Dakota Posts:682 Points:47,600 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:12:45 PM Ignore tmannd Report Abuse Great They make good cars , sounds like they are on the right track
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,216 Points:1,782,320 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:12:32 PM Ignore Dancin Report Abuse Can't afford premium cars; never could.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,661 Points:916,000 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:11:47 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse This doesn't make sense when oil is heading higher and employment is still over 10% in most states.
krell58 Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,792 Points:1,143,705 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:10:16 PM Ignore krell58 Report Abuse Too expensive for today.
LuckyD43 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:14,393 Points:1,578,935 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:09:24 PM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse If it's a BMW, you just KNOW it's going to be $35K or better. With today's economy, who can afford a car like that?
Skip928 Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,833 Points:688,785 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 2:00:45 PM Ignore Skip928 Report Abuse Who wants to buy a new car when we don't have any idea how high our taxes are going. Health care will make sure of that.
repeater1 Champion Author Kansas Posts:3,452 Points:1,403,370 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:57:59 PM Ignore repeater1 Report Abuse Never want to be one of the first to buy a new model. Let someone else get the bugs out of it.
dano50 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,309 Points:685,180 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:55:31 PM Ignore dano50 Report Abuse Not a very practical choice unless money is not a factor for you.
georgeo Champion Author California Posts:2,506 Points:102,160 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:54:09 PM Ignore georgeo Report Abuse You sell the sizzle, not the steak. BMW is probably a good auto but so is Cadillac.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,170 Points:1,638,965 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:43:39 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse All we need is another high priced luxury car.
coyoteAB Champion Author Alberta Posts:1,353 Points:110,200 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:35:20 PM Ignore coyoteAB Report Abuse Good engine choices, but who can afford BMW ??????
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:4,009 Points:787,190 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:33:23 PM Ignore lindact Report Abuse Too rich for my blood.
Betsy3266 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:548 Points:197,165 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:25:49 PM Ignore Betsy3266 Report Abuse I think it is nice to get rear wheel drive options on something smaller than a Lincoln Town Car, but BMW's costs are too high for initial price as well as PMs.
dieselfreak Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,678 Points:835,490 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:20:26 PM Ignore dieselfreak Report Abuse If you like sky-high maintenance bills, and insurance premiums, for what is basically just another car, buy a BMW.
jedintheshed All-Star Author Colorado Springs Posts:943 Points:351,380 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:19:58 PM Ignore jedintheshed Report Abuse Nice - how much will a basic car cost?
hwnguy Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,980 Points:646,760 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:14:33 PM Ignore hwnguy Report Abuse people who buy them mostly don't care about the price
jimshell Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,830 Points:464,295 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:13:16 PM Ignore jimshell Report Abuse Of course they don't say how much it will cost.
checkum Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,332 Points:661,155 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:12:47 PM Ignore checkum Report Abuse Honda,where is the diesel you promised to bring here at a reasonable price?
papagreg Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,527 Points:512,700 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:10:33 PM Ignore papagreg Report Abuse This makes one wonder just who BMW is targeting for sales?
jd2009 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,791 Points:559,535 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:10:29 PM Ignore jd2009 Report Abuse BMW are great cars, but it's not in my price range
sg413 Champion Author California Posts:2,029 Points:449,010 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:09:19 PM Ignore sg413 Report Abuse Who's going to buy these?
QueenMother Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,736 Points:1,222,275 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:09:19 PM Ignore QueenMother Report Abuse Hope they'll be a tad cheaper to but one.
tidbitKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,090 Points:415,170 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:08:11 PM Ignore tidbitKY Report Abuse If you have the disposable cash to buy one.
Valricoslash Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,773 Points:393,370 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:07:49 PM Ignore Valricoslash Report Abuse Yes, but is it affordable? In Germany, BMWs are the equivalent of taxicabs, so why are they so special here?
Eichhornchen Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,731 Points:533,890 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 1:05:56 PM Ignore Eichhornchen Report Abuse This sounds like a commercial
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:3,028 Points:576,030 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 12:21:39 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse The BMW has always been a great car but a lot more expensive than what I have ever been willing to pay to get from point A to point B.
Jeepp Champion Author Boston Posts:1,563 Points:429,240 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 12:10:44 PM Ignore Jeepp Report Abuse I will bet these cars are very reasonable too.
roadjet Champion Author Baton Rouge Posts:8,886 Points:1,124,220 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 12:08:41 PM Ignore roadjet Report Abuse Prices would help this article. That way we can all see that it is too rich for our blood to be able to lead a sub-par lifestyle.