Hi folks I've just changed my Merc for an X1 X Drive M Sport (2014 model) - never had a BMW before. The main reason being to give myself a bit more traction on my muddy farm lane and not have to worry about lumps, bumps and holes (well not as much as in the Merc anyway which had lowered suspension!). I was looking at a lot of different cars but this was the best part-ex deal I found and is a car that appears to meet most of my needs. I know a lot of people don't like this model but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and as I haven't experience of any other BMs to compare it with, I think it's fine, although not as beautiful as the Merc! I haven't even got it yet (picking it up later today) but I believe it will be a very different ride. I'm used to a stiffer suspension in the Merc so hopefully I can live with it lol. I did road test it twice, but hard to know what it will be like to live with - one thing I did notice is that the steering is much heavier than any cars I've driven for a long while. I've read this is just a BMW thing wit hydraulic suspension? Anyway I look forward to reading the forums later!