BMW 1m - Page 14

scaramanga · 11-06-2011, 10:19 AM

Hi all... Unfortunately haven't had a chance to post much as work as been v busy but I bought an immaculate CSL in Oct last year. I absolutely loved it and reckon it's easily one of the best + iconic cars on the road. About a month ago, BMW gave me a 1M for 4 days to test drive. I wasn't expecting much as my daily driver at the time was a 135i DCT - and I thought the 1M was going to be some marketing attempt by BMW to clear out some 1-series coupes before the new model is released (and use up some e92 m3 parts inventory in the process!!).

Couldnt have been more wrong. The 1M feels like a different car to the 135i (which admittedly was running the updated N55 engine). Power definitely up but the suspension/chassis setup and wider track, etc put the 1M in a totally different league. Comparison with the CSL was unavoidable for me because we had one in the garage, and I ended up selling the 1M to a friend and putting in an order for the 1M.

Before I get flamed for this crazy decision, let me just say:
1. Work/family life means I don't get time to track the CSL or do trips to the 'ring/ etc. I wish I had the time to do so, but just not possible at the moment. If I was able to enjoy the odd track/ring trip then I most definitely would have been keeping the CSL, but for [fast] road use the 1M is at least as fun to drive
2. SMG vs manual: purely personal view but I've never really enjoyed the SMG as much as a traditional manual box. For me, I'd prefer either to drive a dual-clutch which is lightening fast and has the flexibility of a good 'full-auto' mode, OR have an old school 6spd manual. The 1M's slick manual transmission is one of the best I've driven
3. We were offered a ridiculously good deal to trade in the 135 against the 1M which softened the blow of the 1M's price

If I could have afforded to keep both, I would have. But money + garage space meant I had to make a choice.

Anyway, just some personal views, will go buy some fire-retardant body armour.

E46CSL · 11-06-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scaramanga

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Anyway, just some personal views, will go buy some fire-retardant body armour.

No need - it's very much horses for courses. Thanks for your insight

scaramanga · 11-06-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by E46CSL

No need - it's very much horses for courses. Thanks for your insight

Cheers mate. Had an odd experience on here some time ago when looking for a CSL to buy so am prob a bit too careful with my "disclaimers"!!

aussie · 13-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Misses walked into Parklane Bmw on Wed as its right near her work and walked out with her order in for a 1M in white.

End of year delivery, looking forward to it but it wont be a track tool as we currently run a stripped out astra opc which is more than capable and cheap to replace parts should anything come unstuck

**DazBlackCSL** · 13-06-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie

Misses walked into Parklane Bmw on Wed as its right near her work and walked out with her order in for a 1M in white.

End of year delivery, looking forward to it but it wont be a track tool as we currently run a stripped out astra opc which is more than capable and cheap to replace parts should anything come unstuck

Welcome on board Shane

bout time you had a first post

Now get over to the welcome thread and say hi !!

Nice, looking forward to having a spin in that when she arrives dude..

aussie · 13-06-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

Welcome on board Shane

bout time you had a first post

Now get over to the welcome thread and say hi !!

Nice, looking forward to having a spin in that when she arrives dude..

Thanks Daddy Dazza, my last account went walking when I spent my time only reading lol

So will do mate, and you will be more than welcome to take it for a spin when it arrives ; )

The Gorilla · 15-06-2011, 01:24 AM

Hi,

This 1 M Car is growing on me.

I would only want this Plasa Model though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6lgW...eature=related

Regards,

The Gorilla.

**flatout** · 16-06-2011, 12:39 AM

WFT is in that car - sounds like an F1 car

**shimmy** · 16-06-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by flatout

WFT is in that car - sounds like an F1 car

ex-LMP2 V8 with around 550bhp

apparently

**Andyk** · 22-06-2011, 07:30 AM

I was lucky enough to have a drive in the 1M two weeks ago...Its bloody brilliant...The right size, great handling, good feel through the steering and feels really quick.....Me like........

11-06-2011, 10:19 AM	#131
scaramanga S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 37 Casino cash: $951	Hi all... Unfortunately haven't had a chance to post much as work as been v busy but I bought an immaculate CSL in Oct last year. I absolutely loved it and reckon it's easily one of the best + iconic cars on the road. About a month ago, BMW gave me a 1M for 4 days to test drive. I wasn't expecting much as my daily driver at the time was a 135i DCT - and I thought the 1M was going to be some marketing attempt by BMW to clear out some 1-series coupes before the new model is released (and use up some e92 m3 parts inventory in the process!!). Couldnt have been more wrong. The 1M feels like a different car to the 135i (which admittedly was running the updated N55 engine). Power definitely up but the suspension/chassis setup and wider track, etc put the 1M in a totally different league. Comparison with the CSL was unavoidable for me because we had one in the garage, and I ended up selling the 1M to a friend and putting in an order for the 1M. Before I get flamed for this crazy decision, let me just say: 1. Work/family life means I don't get time to track the CSL or do trips to the 'ring/ etc. I wish I had the time to do so, but just not possible at the moment. If I was able to enjoy the odd track/ring trip then I most definitely would have been keeping the CSL, but for [fast] road use the 1M is at least as fun to drive 2. SMG vs manual: purely personal view but I've never really enjoyed the SMG as much as a traditional manual box. For me, I'd prefer either to drive a dual-clutch which is lightening fast and has the flexibility of a good 'full-auto' mode, OR have an old school 6spd manual. The 1M's slick manual transmission is one of the best I've driven 3. We were offered a ridiculously good deal to trade in the 135 against the 1M which softened the blow of the 1M's price If I could have afforded to keep both, I would have. But money + garage space meant I had to make a choice. Anyway, just some personal views, will go buy some fire-retardant body armour. Last edited by scaramanga; 11-06-2011 at 11:55 AM.

16-06-2011, 12:39 AM	#138
flatout S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 194 Casino cash: $4976	WFT is in that car - sounds like an F1 car __________________ Should i get one.... sense says passion says ........... Z4MC -120kg, SS Manifold, H&S Exhaust, 100 cell cats, Gruppe M Induction kit, L/W Forgestar wheels, intrax, AP BBK, but stock engine

22-06-2011, 07:30 AM	#140
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	I was lucky enough to have a drive in the 1M two weeks ago...Its bloody brilliant...The right size, great handling, good feel through the steering and feels really quick.....Me like........ __________________

13-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#134
aussie Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London Posts: 22 Casino cash: $475	Misses walked into Parklane Bmw on Wed as its right near her work and walked out with her order in for a 1M in white. End of year delivery, looking forward to it but it wont be a track tool as we currently run a stripped out astra opc which is more than capable and cheap to replace parts should anything come unstuck