BMW X1 or X3?

[aus135i]

Originally Posted by Breville

I didn't think the X cars were marketed as serious off roaders?

+1

[qship]

The Xers are more an "all road" car rather than an off roader. I don't need a serious off roader, but do use 4wd a bit, The only hassle with my Liberty has been ground clearance. Oh for a turbo Outback. Should also note that I would prefer a manual. Just me being an old codger I guess, but autos belong in Jags and Mercs and cars owned by amputees!!

[aus135i]

Originally Posted by qship

Just me being an old codger I guess, but autos belong in Jags and Mercs and cars owned by amputees!!

[qship]

Just meandered up to my local BMW dealer.

There will be 5 X1 models:
petrol rwd
Base diesel rwd
petrol 4wd
deisel 4wd
twin turbo diesel 4wd.

Only base model is available in manual.

Prices start at 47900 before on roads and options for base and rise to $60000 fir the ttdiesel.

Add on roads and the compulsory "options" of metallic paint and a sunroof and the ttdiesel is $75000 on road. OUCH. Oh well. Another Subie is looking more likely.

[x5mad]

Originally Posted by WAY

X1 will be $60k otr minimum unfortunately. Good thing about X3 is that you can pick one up cheaply! I know, I am about to trade in our 2007 X3 3.0si. Getting 50% of what we paid for 2.5 years ago!

Maybe you can strike a deal with Qship and perhaps kill 2 birds with one stone!