SHOWDOWN: A Bavarian Battle - BMW's 3-Series xDrive vs. BMW X1 xDrive Leaves Us Asking ONE Big Question

"So, why would anyone prefer to take the 3-Series over the X1?"

Maybe they don't want an SUV/wagon. They want more rear legroom. They want a deeper trunk. They want the new bells and whistles that are on the 3-Series but not the X1. I'm sure there are more possible reasons, those are just off the top of my head.

Hey Agent00R,

while you're at it can you please Post some articles about the recalling from BMW new M5 and M6 and the recall from Hyundai, Kia and other automaker as well.

Here is a few link to refresh your memory ; )

http://automotivediscovery.com/2013-bmw-m5-and-m6-models-recalled-due-to-potential-catastrophic-engine-failures/9215148/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/08/mercedes-sl-bmw-m5-m6-recall/1621105/

http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/30/autos/hyundai-airbag-recall/index.htm

http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2012/07/hyundai-recalls-2007-09-santa-fe-and-2012-13-sonata-due-to-problems-with-air-bags.html

Yes even autospies belove brands like BMW, MB, Audi, Hyundai and Kia has recall as well. I'm just tire of ONLY seeing most recall articles are from Toyota or Honda.

And there is more recall from those brands but I think you get the point. No brands is perfect. Every auto companies has it problems but number being sold versus being recall is very small for the Japanese brands. Like it or not it's the truth.

children: the checks are coming from toylex. this site makes money based on ADVERTISING. look who's ads show up all over the place.

and what does this have to do with the x1 vs. 3-series question? nothing.

and if you really want to talk about recalls: how about the 7.43 MILLION cars toylex just recalled? kinda pales in comparison next to 700 hundred cars globally.

@nineteen,

I join this website around 2002-2003 and a lot of members has come and goes. Gee, I wonder why? If they just post the fact cars and anything related to cars and not show favoritism of one brand over another than maybe, just maybe more members would join and stay.

OMG! Are both of you in your teens? If you don't like the site move on, and stop your tantrums. You guys whine more than my 17 y/o.
It seems to me that you guys are the ones showing favoritism to one brand.
In regards to the M5 recall, who gives a sh&$! If I was in the market for $100K+ sedan I would definitely have it on my list; recall or not. Just like all the TOYOTA and HONDA lovers you guys praise. They will still buy them!

nineteen, roger. It seems everyone is always biased towards something. That is why I stopped my subscription to car magazines (Automobile, Car & Drive and Motor Trend). Seemed to me that same auto manufacturers always won all the comparisons.
BTW anyone interested in attending the 2012 Porsche Road Show in Sebring (16-18 Oct). I have an invitation (with passcode) and won't be able to use it. You get to drive all PORSCHE models at the track.

@USNA1999,

so when we whine you call us teens. So when you whine and complain up here what does make you? Maybe you're just getting OLD and CRANKY Buddy ; )

If you don't like my post don't read it. Don't complain to me like an Old Man.

rather silly question...SUV vs. sport sedan. different vehicles serving different needs.

great question, despite all the lame responses above... I think the center of gravity will decide which the customer wants to drive day to day and styling in general...

Um, yes it comes into play as to whether the customer wants a more nimble canyon carver or more comfortable highway cruiser, so the X1 being the highway cruiser versus the better handling lower 3 series, that's how I see it... maybe I am wrong and the X1 can do the same on the skid pad but I doubt it handles as nice as the lower to the ground models, physics

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