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Used 2013 BMW X1 Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

Big problem!

ChollaCat , 09/11/2021
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

2013 BMW X1 with 49,000 miles on it. Oil changes done regularly. Complete engine failure in the middle of a busy intersection. Dead as in no lights, no error messages, wheels would not turn. Tow company dragged it onto truck and took it to dealer. Dealer had car for 6 months. They never could find out what was wrong with it, gave me an estimate for $17,000 to replace the engine. I found out in the meantime that BMW engines use plastic parts inside the engine that can fail. BMW only does a recall if the government makes them. I sold the car and took a $10,000 loss. Worst car experience of my life.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than expected!!!

ad77, 06/06/2013
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I got mine last September and it has been a blast ever since, 15K miles already. I've picked a Valencia Orange with M Sport Package, heated seats and Harman Kardon sound system, nothing else and the only option I miss is power seats. This thing drives exceptionally well and the hydraulic assist steering is still the best. The manner in which this vehicle goes from 60 MPH to 80, 90 or more is almost ridiculous. Serious handling and solid structure feel make it even better. Of note this is my 5th BMW in the last 10 years and so I expect great things from BMW's and in this case they delivered a great little product. If you can get one and enjoy the ride, you won't be disappointed...

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4 out of 5 stars

Great for Everyday commute in the city

Jopa, 10/23/2015
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I've been looking for an all wheel drive hatchback car for my daily commute. Since I live in the midwest region I have always experienced that AWD cars are perfect. I am also into Cycling so I needed a car not to high so I can easily mount by Bicylces on the roof. I bought my X1 Certified Used at a local BMW dealership. I was so impressed with the performance of the car while test driving it on the roads both at High and Low speed driving. I've driven Domestic and Japanese models before but this car has surpassed the comfort and power and now I truly understand why they call it the ultimate driving machine. The warranty also is much better than buying brand new Domestic brands since it came with a 100K Warranty being Certified used. I've been driving my X1 for 6 months now and so far everything is perfect.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

2013 X1

jcaloia, 03/24/2014
2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful

Overall, the car is a realy joy to drive, but we've had some major mechanical issues. Less than 15,000, and we've already had it in the shop twice for cylinder replacemets, once for failure of the catalytic converter, and now for a transmission failure. All within 6 months. We'll see how the BMW dealer chooses to help rectify, but so far not happy with the build quality.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Does what it says

clipperskipper, 01/10/2013
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

Over the last six months, I looked at and drove every available vehicle in its class, and the X1 is about as good as it gets. It is solid, reliable, relatively economical, handles well, is quiet, and has enough room for a small family. It looks good and the build quality is impressive. Visibility is good for its class and it is loaded with enough technology to keep most people happy. With the "save the planet" switch ( aka eco-pro ) turned off it accelerates to 60 mph in less than 6.5 seconds, and with it on, the fun factor drops but the mileage goes up. You get to pick!

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