X1 made on a 3 series car platform. It handles more like a car and is fun to drive. Lower to the ground, less wide, shorter in length, smaller cargo area. Hydraulic steering is available- much more enjoyable to steer with in a sporty car. Gets better gas mileage. X3 is built on a truck body.
It's not as well made as the X3. Cheaper parts are used and it has this very cheesy snap in cup holder. Does not do as well in snow. Fits 4, not 5 people. Manual lift gate. Reminds me of a Suburu. The build quality variance of the X3 compared to the X1 is much greater than the X5 versus the X3.
Last edited by Bmwlvr60; 11-22-2012 at 09:24 PM..
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