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      12-23-2012, 10:11 PM   #33
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Drives: X3 35i MSport / X1 28ix MSport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West of the Westoplex, (Republic of) Texas

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Have a 35i MSport X3 and 28i XDrive MSport X1 and both are excellent. X3 almost 2 years old and the X1 just over a month.
The X3 has some neat features lacking in the X1.
In no particular order: heated steering wheel in the MSport, birds eye 3 camera system, power tailgate, retractable cargo cover, retractable pet net, side by side front cup holders, drivers storage cubby, rear heat and a/c vents, 8 preset buttons, audio scroll feature on steering wheel, auto day/night option for nav display, newer graphics on drivers display, cargo floor rails with adjustable tie downs and higher seating position.
Having mentioned these items, the X1 is considerably less expensive and is getting about 28 mpg after 1,100 miles(25 mpg in the X3 after 15,000 miles driving the same roads). Prefer the steering feel in the X1. Also our X1 has ASS and EcoPro.
We love both, but SWMBO is much happier driving the X1 even tho we have xDrive without servotronic.
While the X3 is a beast if you hit the gas, the X1 feels more than amply powered.
Best of luck with your purchase.
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