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Used 2020 BMW X1 Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Owner for 1 month

Dr. Jacqueline Williams, 09/12/2018
2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful

I've owned my new 2018 X1 for exactly one month. I basically enjoy it, however the first week I got a very bad burn on my leg from the exhaust pipe as I was trying to place items in my trunk. Additionally the bumper get extremely hot, as if there is an over heating issue. Needless to say as a result of the burn and overheating I am taking my one month old car into the dealer tomorrow to check on this problem. Overall I enjoy my car, and hope the check up will reveal the origination of the overheating issues.

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5 out of 5 stars

My first BMW...loving it!

Dr. Ron, 04/06/2020
2020 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I’ve had my new 2020 X1 for a month. It is everything I was hoping for and much more. Clearly the best vehicle I have owned. I am a very satisfied customer! Thank you, BMW!

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Awful Experience since the beginning

Rachelle, 10/25/2018
2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
38 of 51 people found this review helpful

I came from being a Mercedes Benz owner to leasing a BMW. I never once had one issue with my MB. Since starting my lease with a brand new BMW X1 I have had issue after issue and the BMW Service department can never find anything wrong. However my trunk opens by itself all the time (just happened again yesterday). Also sometimes the car makes noises that aren't normal. It seems to be falling apart at less than 9,000 miles. The BMW brand logo on the FRONT of the suv is also chipping away. Wow I am sooooo disappointed in this piece of junk. I have called the BMW service department and have been called back saying they would do something but then never heard anything else. Its been over a week and I called again and was taken to voicemail, left a message and .......still guess what .....never was called back. I think they are worried about letting me out of my lease BUT all I want is a car that works!

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5 out of 5 stars

Exactly the compact SUV you need

LPR Presents, 10/15/2024
2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My fully tuned 2016 3 series sedan was getting high in mileage, I loved everything about that car, from the fit, to the throaty exhaust, the speed, and of course how all BMW vehicles feel like a literal extension of your body. As sad as i was to do so, i decided to trade it in. First, I went to Land Rover/Jaguar, and ended up buying a fully loaded 2019 FPace. It was nice, the luxury features inside made me feel very bougey, until they started to fail, and that didnt take long. ALL the electronics gave out within the first 3 or 4 days and I brought it back. The dealer then put me in the fully loaded 2024 evoque, and wow that felt nice. Luxury feel throughout. But... With both those vehicles it felt like something was missing. There was an older BMW X1 that had just landed on the lot and I brought the Evoque back and test drove that. As soon as i sat down in the (far less) luxury BMW, i knew this was the car I wanted. Before i even left the parking lot, I knew this was the one i wanted. Yes, it didnt have all the bells and whistles like the bigger x5, the evoque or f pace, but the difference in drive was immediately apparent. Responsive, tight turning radius, the steering wheel had the perfect level of feedback and the 12 way driver and passenger seat molded perfectly to me. And... its zippy. Maybe not as quick as the sedan, but this car lives at 140, effortlessly. In fact i drove this x1 all the way across USA and Canada nonstop, twice at an average speed of 110mph, or around 180km/h, averaging at around 700km/tank (or around 5.5l/100km and never once felt driving fatigue or had any issues. BMW knows how to do cars right. I think the biggest thing most people will think when buying a bmw is maintenance, but as long as you dont buy parts from the dealership and do all the proper maintenance (3rd party bmw mechanics are true enthusiasts who know BMW better than dealership mechanics) you will be fine. ie: MAF from BMW 800$. The same part number not branded with bmw at any other store, 30$. ive been thinking about tuning this car aswell, but honestly, it is almost a complete package and doesnt really need it. This is a perfect grocery getter, long distance travel car, short run vacationer, everyday ride that will keep you happy. The b48 engine is legendary. truly.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've Ever Owned

coflgirl, 08/09/2022
2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

It drives great. I love that I can change from Eco, Comfort, and Sport mode. The car sits up high so I have a fairly good view of all the road even though I'm fairly short. Perfect compact SUV!

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