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by Sanqhar
Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
Topic: Towbar fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 4677

Towbar fitting

Does fitting an aftermarket towbar to either first or second generation X1s require any modifications to the cooling system?
Does a new car with the towbar option fitted at the factory have an uprated cooling system?
I have asked on the BMW UK Live Chat and they just referred me to my local dealer ...
by Sanqhar
Sun Dec 02, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
Topic: Considering X1
Replies: 2
Views: 2730

Re: Considering X1

X5Sport

Thanks for your insight.

The first 7 years of running my diesel Yeti I never had any problems. That is until I had the emissions “fix” two years ago. The dpf now regenerates more even though my driving pattern hasn’t changed. I think previously the car did more passive regenerations. I ...
by Sanqhar
Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
Topic: Considering X1
Replies: 2
Views: 2730

Considering X1

Hi everyone

I am cosidering buying a X1.

I hope to buy a 18 (or 20) X Line, new or very young. Four wheel drive is not a requirement. I am retired and am of an age when this could easily be my last decent car before I am forced into something small.
I have run diesels for the last 20 years (even ...