1M - Page 4

gav · 04-12-2011, 01:31 PM

stick to m3.
Drove 1m at knockhill in summer, was looking forwrd to it, felt it was missing something.. dont know what.

**AlexGTT** · 04-12-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

might have a buyer for the M3

Talk to me Shim.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 04-12-2011, 02:41 PM

Stunning looking car, but still not a CSL

terryb · 04-12-2011, 06:49 PM

Alex, I'm sure that the 1M would make a better everyday car than the M3. For me the M3 feels heavy and isn't that nice to drive a short journey, whereas the 1M feels much lighter and easier to drive to the shops. That's only one example of course, but these are my reasons that back it up...

I think the key thing is that the 1M is more fun more of the time. If you're in the mood then it will put a massive smile on your face. It is so quick it's unreal. On VPower fuel it recorded 380bhp and 420lbft as standard - these figures are a lot higher than the official figures from BMW. What that means is that it will be quicker than an M3 in almost any situation. The car feels lighter and as you rightly say with the TC in MDM or switched of it is a hoot to drive - I think the car communicates with you better than any other BMW has done for a long time.

Also in terms of the daily grind, it will be more economical and just easier to get in and drive.

But the biggest thing for me is that there are only going to be 450 of these in the UK, which puts it into CSL territory in terms of rarity and potential future desirability. You won't see many more of these on the road ever and it does get admiring looks from other people - I even saw a kid at the supermarket point at it and shout at him mum - look it's a 1M...

One more point - I haven't yet had the opportunity to try to show another quick car just how quick it is on the road - but I think there are very few cars around that would actually be much quicker, especially with the DMS remap - 415/475 and 1495kg means that it will blow away any GT3 and it would need to be a Turbo S 911 or a GTR to be much quicker.

I also think it will keep more of its value than any other M car, which has to be a bonus too

terryb · 04-12-2011, 07:02 PM

Must have options

For me I went for the following

Media Pack, which includes Satnav and Bluetooth
Heated seats
Non electric seats (they allow you to sit a fair bit lower in the car)
Harmon Kardon upgrade - this is mind blowing and much much better than the professional option

Also if you can get the extended servicing option then you'll have 5 years/ 60k miles of free servicing which is a real bonus

As for colour - I'm not sure that it looks great in black, but then lowered and spacered it might be a lot better - have a look on www.1addicts.com and do your research

**AlexGTT** · 04-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Great feedback Terry.

That's all gone into the memory bank for consideration. Couldn't agree more on the fun factor. That's exactly what drew me to the car after driving. And the looks. Some hate but I absolutely love it. Looks cartoonish from some angles.

Dropped and bit and spacers is all that's needed.

aussie · 05-12-2011, 05:31 PM

Agree

and it doesn't have a bad soundtrack for a FI powerplant

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...t=IMG_0072.mp4

Quote:

Originally Posted by terryb

Must have options

For me I went for the following

Media Pack, which includes Satnav and Bluetooth
Heated seats
Non electric seats (they allow you to sit a fair bit lower in the car)
Harmon Kardon upgrade - this is mind blowing and much much better than the professional option

Also if you can get the extended servicing option then you'll have 5 years/ 60k miles of free servicing which is a real bonus

As for colour - I'm not sure that it looks great in black, but then lowered and spacered it might be a lot better - have a look on www.1addicts.com and do your research

shane@mbtech · 05-12-2011, 06:34 PM

1m has far more "useable" power too.

As you well know the V8 is awesome, but you need to wind her up to get her singing at full pelt..

Whereas the torque from them tubbys on the 1 will make road driving seem effortless.

The 1 is so much more aggressive and if it came in DCT there would 100% be one sat on my driveway right now. E92 can at times look a tad bland, esp in standard guise.

Go for it Alex- it would make an awesome road car for ring trips too

bromers · 05-12-2011, 08:36 PM

Why didn't they do DCT or SMG ? Would be a plus point on the selling front too.

terryb · 06-12-2011, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

Go for it Alex- it would make an awesome road car for ring trips too

And a detour to Papenburg on the way to get the car drifting in style would be a great idea too

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04-12-2011, 09:08 PM	#36
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Great feedback Terry. That's all gone into the memory bank for consideration. Couldn't agree more on the fun factor. That's exactly what drew me to the car after driving. And the looks. Some hate but I absolutely love it. Looks cartoonish from some angles. Dropped and bit and spacers is all that's needed. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

04-12-2011, 01:31 PM	#31
gav S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 211 Casino cash: $9245	stick to m3. Drove 1m at knockhill in summer, was looking forwrd to it, felt it was missing something.. dont know what.

04-12-2011, 02:41 PM	#33
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Stunning looking car, but still not a CSL

04-12-2011, 06:49 PM	#34
terryb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 364 Casino cash: $5455	Alex, I'm sure that the 1M would make a better everyday car than the M3. For me the M3 feels heavy and isn't that nice to drive a short journey, whereas the 1M feels much lighter and easier to drive to the shops. That's only one example of course, but these are my reasons that back it up... I think the key thing is that the 1M is more fun more of the time. If you're in the mood then it will put a massive smile on your face. It is so quick it's unreal. On VPower fuel it recorded 380bhp and 420lbft as standard - these figures are a lot higher than the official figures from BMW. What that means is that it will be quicker than an M3 in almost any situation. The car feels lighter and as you rightly say with the TC in MDM or switched of it is a hoot to drive - I think the car communicates with you better than any other BMW has done for a long time. Also in terms of the daily grind, it will be more economical and just easier to get in and drive. But the biggest thing for me is that there are only going to be 450 of these in the UK, which puts it into CSL territory in terms of rarity and potential future desirability. You won't see many more of these on the road ever and it does get admiring looks from other people - I even saw a kid at the supermarket point at it and shout at him mum - look it's a 1M... One more point - I haven't yet had the opportunity to try to show another quick car just how quick it is on the road - but I think there are very few cars around that would actually be much quicker, especially with the DMS remap - 415/475 and 1495kg means that it will blow away any GT3 and it would need to be a Turbo S 911 or a GTR to be much quicker. I also think it will keep more of its value than any other M car, which has to be a bonus too

04-12-2011, 07:02 PM	#35
terryb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 364 Casino cash: $5455	Must have options For me I went for the following Media Pack, which includes Satnav and Bluetooth Heated seats Non electric seats (they allow you to sit a fair bit lower in the car) Harmon Kardon upgrade - this is mind blowing and much much better than the professional option Also if you can get the extended servicing option then you'll have 5 years/ 60k miles of free servicing which is a real bonus As for colour - I'm not sure that it looks great in black, but then lowered and spacered it might be a lot better - have a look on www.1addicts.com and do your research

05-12-2011, 06:34 PM	#38
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	1m has far more "useable" power too. As you well know the V8 is awesome, but you need to wind her up to get her singing at full pelt.. Whereas the torque from them tubbys on the 1 will make road driving seem effortless. The 1 is so much more aggressive and if it came in DCT there would 100% be one sat on my driveway right now. E92 can at times look a tad bland, esp in standard guise. Go for it Alex- it would make an awesome road car for ring trips too

05-12-2011, 08:36 PM	#39
bromers S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 189 Casino cash: $4347	Why didn't they do DCT or SMG ? Would be a plus point on the selling front too.