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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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This was posted on bimmerpost. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147489
Huckfeldt has been on point with his renderings. The X6 one that he did was very accurate. Here is his latest on the new X1 & X3. Both will have the N54 motor from the 335.. Thoughts?

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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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I think it will appeal to a lot of people.

SUVs are as popular as stationwagons right now; the demand is rapidly decreasing...
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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efficient dynamics..efficient dynamics..
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Here is his latest on the new X1 & X3. Both will have the N54 motor from the 335.. Thoughts?

What kind of thoughts are you after? Are you interested in one? Unless one needs the extra ground clearance for deep snow or the wagon carrying space in back, I think you'd be happier with an Xi AWD 3 or 5-series.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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How much bigger is the X3 getting? Or how much smaller will the X1 be? The current X3 already looks tiny IMO.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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More disgusting but clearly they will sell and of course have good driving dynamics for a SUV/CUV/STD.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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I don't see the point, but oh well. That N54 seems like it will quickly become the next VQ - it's find its way under the hood of everything...
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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thoughts???

here's my thoughts


great timing!

these vehicles are completely useless in today's market.

you can't even trade an SUV in and they're introducing new models --- great job BMW - why don't you put more effort in fuel efficient models instead of wasting everyone's time with this crap.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I think it will appeal to a lot of people.

SUVs are as popular as stationwagons right now; the demand is rapidly decreasing...
stationwagons are popular? I haven't seen one in so long... maybe it mustn't be popular in some states like California...
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is it true from top gear that the X3 was subcontracted to a company in Austria to do most of the work?

anyways... the point of a SUV is to have off-road capabilities and apparently from top gear these SUVs are useless...
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Originally Posted by Raph TT
efficient dynamics..efficient dynamics..
someone wanna tell me what this is all about?

is bimmer using some kind of innovative technology? or is this a marketing thing ...

i feel like i should know, but i dont
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Originally Posted by Faymester
someone wanna tell me what this is all about?

is bimmer using some kind of innovative technology? or is this a marketing thing ...

i feel like i should know, but i dont
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upe80cafEpM
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKGOAT
More disgusting but clearly they will sell and of course have good driving dynamics for a SUV/CUV/STD.
Bwhaha, STD, omfg!!!
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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so is the X1 going to be based on the mini clubman? they both look like ***.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Wth is an X1 for ????
If they wanted to be different.....umm maybe a 2 dr
Still, wth is an X1???
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