BMW X1 for Sale in Wayne, NJ

Looked at all the ’luxury compact sav’s’ and chose the X1, since we just purchased it this is a initial assessment of the vehicle and what expectations we have for it. I will follow up in about 6 months to complete this review, hopefully this will help others make good decisions regarding the investment in a late model vehicle. Primarily we wanted a modestly upscale SAV for commuting 20 miles a day and using for most errands and long distance travel. Wanted reliability, comfort with performance and that little intangible of curb appeal. Cost was a determining factor, had to be competitive across the range of comparables. We also required that the vehicle have a factory certification that could be extended for at least 3 years and 50K miles, this makes the vehicle comparable to a newly purchased one. We met all the goals we set and purchased a 2015 X1 28xi, it has 34,000 miles, it is basically fully loaded with a 3 year 75,000 mile full factory warranty and a maintenance warranty that covers all maintenance, state inspections including brakes, wipers oil changes and all service interval work, tires are all we buy. The full cost was $25,000.00 out the door, essentially a new car in appearance and warranty for almost 1/2 the original price. So now we get to the important part, what my initial impressions are as follows. The paint is a striking deep metallic blue, really eye catching and elicits many positive comments. So as far as curb appeals it’s 100% on. For the mechanical and comfort features all I can say is BMW really dialed this model in, it is classic in its road handling ability, holds the road like its on rails, handles bumps and potholes like the X5, and has amazingly quick and responsive acceleration and steering. It’s got the DNA of a sports car with a touch of luxury, you can buy a softer more poofy car but it won’t give you the confidence of this X1. The awd system is truly outstanding, it is a rear wheel biased design which keeps the rear as the primary drive wheels and kicks in the front when things get slippery, just how it should be if you are old school and like having complete control of your car. The turbocharged 4 cylinder engine is a marvel of engineering, coupled to the 8 speed shiftable auto makes this bmw really nimble and quick, ask me how I know, my other car is a X5M and I’ll pick the X1 whenever the road is slippery. In summary, my initial impressions of the X1 have exceeded my expectations so far. I have driven the Lexus, Audi, Range Rover, Mercedes, Infinity, Acura, Ford, GM and a bunch of the Asian models and find that the BMW X1 is the most focused and capable of all. There is always the one caveat I offer when talking about the different vehicle manufacturers. In the 48 years I have had a drivers license I have driven almost every type and make of car, over the years I have come to notice for the most part that each manufacturer has created what for lack of a better term ’a manufacture specific personality’ of all the vehicles they produce. What I am saying is each builder of cars imparts certain characteristics in the vehicles they make and as such you get to know what to expect as a characteristic of many vehicles, such as; 1. Mercedes are somewhat heavier and plusher, they still can be extremely quick and sporty. 2. Audi’s are less plush and leaner with a technical inclination. 3. BMW’s are more inclined to be a bit on the austere side with a emphasis on performance. 4. On the American side we have a different situation, our vehicles tend to be larger and more spacious and softly comfortable. It’s not to say we don’t have performance, American cars are a lot like this country, big and strong and built to take more punishment. 5. Then we have the Asian vehicles, lighter, nimble with nicely appointed interiors. The Asian cars do tend to blend together, some are quite unique and responsive to trends and as such very popular. The most important feature of Asian vehicles is that they tend to be more reliable in their engineering design and less expensive than the European vehicles. So there you have it, stay tuned for my 6 Month update.

I just love it , it’s a Bmw what can I say ... looks nice , drive great .. my 6 years old called it bat-mobile... lol

This car is great for a couple or single person but is a bit too small for a family. It handles well in all conditions.

This car is so stylish and drives great! It’s a 4WD which will be great for the winter. It’s also great with gas. I am very happy with it so far!

My first expensive car and I hated it. Suspension felt cheap, technology was horrible and the interior was not comfortable at all. Charged for every extra. Also the dealership was not nice - BMW Freeport NY - salesman handled a few customers at same time and just kept us waiting and waiting and waiting.

with 11,000- miles Certified Pre owned/ the car is very comfortable and feel luxurius,smooth,powerfull... everything expected from a BMW- the only thing missing is the 'REMOTE STARTER" LOVE love this car!

Typical BMW quality, comfortable, safe, good performance, reliable and looks good. BMW owner in the past and wish I could afford a more upscale model. I may trade up in the future

Car met our needs of an AWD vehicle with good amount of features. Good leg space and storage space. Performs well in most terrains. Great

Brakes and pads replaced at 2832 miles..Dealership horrible in returning service calls. Interior very small..hate wheels and rims. Seats uncomfortable. Not a fan of this one

BMW makes a great product. What many may not know is they loose value at an incredible rate. I purchased a used X1 last month. This one is 3yrs old had 21k miles and was priced at 22k. The list price only three years ago was 49k. While someone else took the depreciation hit I was able to take advantage of the loss and get a great value. I am averaging 30mpg and it’s fun to drive. Has all the bells and whistles of 2015 model year. I will say the back seat leg room is the only real complaint but with that being said it’s the smallest X series so that’s to be expected I highly recommend anyone looking for an awesome value to look at this model as well as any other model. You will not be disappointed with car or the value of one when purchasing one that is 3-4years old. Again BMW makes a great product. This is our third BMW and they have all made it comfortably past 100k with only routine scheduled maintenance and the usual repairs/replacement of wear items. Brake,tires,wipers

Very tight handling vehicle and fun to drive. Nice features and roomy interior for a smaller style SUV. Would most certainly recommend this vehicle to someone

I wanted an SUV but not a monster car that sucks up gas. Wanted the BMW quality and maneuverability. It's just right on all counts.

Powerful and fun to drive! Cabin is extremely comfortable and filled with luxury features to include leather, heated seats, memory settings, navigation, backup camera, and eco features to save on gas and help the environment!

Previous car was a BMW M3 and it was a terrific car before the security system went out after the warranty expired. My wife loves the X1 because it drives like a car and has good storage. No issues except needed new tires and the sunroof headliner needs to be replaced at my expense even though I purchased the extended warranty. Car is parked in a garage at night and during working hours.

I got in love with this car, when I drove the same model, as a loaner car to San Diego. This is the most comfortable I have ever been driving a car on a long trip. The car has plenty of room to relax your legs specially on long trips. It has a double compartment in the trunk where you can fit extra luggage. I really love this car.

I have only had the car for a couple of months so don't have a lot of experience with it. Car seems reliable. Handles corners like no other car I have owned. Starting to go from a complete stop seems different from other vehicles but think its something I just need to get used to. The information screen lacks compared to other vehicles but is still good. So far we are happy with the car. Love the gas mileage. We do mostly city driving and are getting an average of 25MPGs.

Been driving the car for a few days now and fall in love with it the more I drive it! I love the Parking assist! Its CRAZY what technology can do nowadays haha! Overall, very comfortable! I wish they made back window a but wider and I’m not to fond of where they placed cupholders but other than that, no major complaints!

Surprising amount of cargo space, ?peppy? engine and excellent visibility. Fuel economy is fantastic for a sport-ute. Styling is contemporary. Looks great in dark colors with 18 or 19 inch wheels.

We found it to be a sporty, fun car to drive. We did not like the braking assist as it hindered us when passing cyclists. We wanted lane assist and BLIS but it did not have that so we went with Volvo.

I absolutely love this vehicle. It’s stylish, gorgeous and performs well! It has excellent extra features. The only real negative (which is apparently something BMW took awhile to figure out) is that the radio doesn’t have regular Bluetooth capabilities for playing music. Considering I have a 2015, I would certainly expect they would have set that up but luckily I was able to set up SiriusXM. Otherwise, the car is a dream!