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Anyone with back and or knee / hip issues with a 3 GT?
Repost from another section was told I'd have better luck here. New to this section of the forum as I'm currently in an M235.
Looking for something for dad most important is ease of entry and egress along with comfort. Was thinking X1 but then saw the 335 GT that looks like a beast. Need to drive it but seems super versatile, sits up higher but not too high which is good. Anyone with some health issues as described that has logged some serious seat time in the car? Will do a test drive obvs but only so much you can learn in a single day in the car. Have read some grumbling about seat comfort or lack thereof in the X1.
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I've got the 335d GT and my wife had an X1 x-line. I've used both on 400+ mile round trips and the GT is way better, incredibly comfortable (I'm ancient with a bad back). I've got Sport seats in the GT so they're more supportive that the standard seats, but the X1 seats are shorter and don't have the extending bolster. X1 is definitely easier to get in and out of though. Try them out!!
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I'm 6 feet, 240 pounds. No problems with seat comfort either going around the block or driving eight hours straight, and that's with the base model seat. My seat will go back at least three inches past where it's best for me, so I can see it as no issue for most NBA players.
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Gotcha. Thanks for the info!
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Ive had my 320i GT sport xdrive for 8 months, cant say i have done that many miles but being 6ft4 and 18 stone with a reconstructed knee and 2 slipped discs this car is easy to get and out of and very supportive on long journeys. The leg room is great and with a 4 month old baby i can get all the gear in the car and the rear facing baby seat behind my seat with room to spare.
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Make sure he drives both. The amount of time spent behind the wheel far exceeds the amount of time getting in and out of the car. I wouldn't sacrifice the GT driving experience for ease of entry and exit. If he actually enjoys driving the X1 more than the GT that's a different story.
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