Another M3 owner gone to the 1M

radiantm3 · 10-03-2011, 03:30 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=591544

Going from a 2011 M3 to a 2011 1M?

brava09 · 10-03-2011, 03:33 PM

Shit happens

stefan · 10-03-2011, 03:44 PM

People make mistakes. You can't get involved, though. Best to let them figure it out on their own over time.

kmarei · 10-03-2011, 03:45 PM

my condolences

Erhan · 10-03-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brava09

Shit happens

SoTempted · 10-03-2011, 03:45 PM

My days of bein Captain Save-A-Ho are over. This kinda goes along the same lines.

HBspeed · 10-03-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

My fully-loaded E90 right now has proven to be a bit more than I want or need. Too many doors. Suspension I never adjust. Boring DCT. A sunroof I never use. And a highly distracting onboard screen. Fat, fat, fat.

Sounds like it's his fault for loading his E90 M3 with all that garbage, not the car.

JDy80 · 10-03-2011, 03:53 PM

Looks like the captain there has a lot of money to burn.

radiantm3 · 10-03-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HBspeed

Sounds like it's his fault for loading his E90 M3 with all that garbage, not the car.

Well he ended up going with a fully loaded 1M so not sure what the difference is.

Personally I like my daily driver's being loaded up. At track/autox events I can easily turn them off. If I wanted a light-weight track car I wouldn't have gotten the M3 and I wouldn't get a 1M either.

Erhan · 10-03-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Well he ended up going with a fully loaded 1M so not sure what the difference is.

Personally I like my daily driver's being loaded up. At track/autox events I can easily turn them off. If I wanted a light-weight track car I wouldn't have gotten the M3 and I wouldn't get a 1M either.

In all seriousness, stripper M3 or fully loaded doesn't really matter much. It is a heavy car either way.

James T. Kirk · 10-03-2011, 04:21 PM

Alas, I did land a fully-loaded 1M by virtue of circumstance. One dropped in my lap on a dealership showroom floor. I couldn't just let it go. I put it to fate as being the one I was destined to own.

Although, it wasn't a stripper as I was originally looking for, it was nice to jump right in and hit the start button with Comfort Access and have all of the bells and whistles that I have grown accustomed to in my M3.

I don't have any regrets on the specs on my M3, it was what I wanted at the time. And now it just isn't what I want anymore. If I couldn't land the 1M, I would have certainly gone for another M3 with 6MT.

Ultimately, the switch to manual is the most significant change with which I am very happy.

radiantm3 · 10-03-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Alas, I did land a fully-loaded 1M by virtue of circumstance. One dropped in my lap on a dealership showroom floor. I couldn't just let it go. I put it to fate as being the one I was destined to own.

Although, it wasn't a stripper as I was originally looking for, it was nice to jump right in and hit the start button with Comfort Access and have all of the bells and whistles that I have grown accustomed to in my M3.

I don't have any regrets on the specs on my M3, it was what I wanted at the time. And now it just isn't what I want anymore. If I couldn't land the 1M, I would have certainly gone for another M3 with 6MT.

Ultimately, the switch to manual is the most significant change.

You need to do a comparison writeup at some point (once you've had enough seat time). For what it's worth, everyone has said the MT in the 1M is much better than in the M3. I've driven the 1M once and it seemed nice, but didn't get to drive the car hard or long enough to make up a solid opinion.

James T. Kirk · 10-03-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

You need to do a comparison writeup at some point (once you've had enough seat time). For what it's worth, everyone has said the MT in the 1M is much better than in the M3. I've driven the 1M once and it seemed nice, but didn't get to drive the car hard or long enough to make up a solid opinion.

I wouldn't be able to do a 6MT vs 6MT comparison as my M3 had DCT. But I will say that driving the 1M for a short while revealed a great gear box and clutch dynamic. I just can't tell you how it compares to the M3.

radiantm3 · 10-03-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

I wouldn't be able to do a 6MT vs 6MT comparison as my M3 had DCT. But I will say that driving the 1M for a short while revealed a great gear box and clutch dynamic. I just can't tell you how it compares to the M3.

I meant a review of the general driving dynamics between each car, creature comforts, etc.

Do you miss EDC? The seats? Engine sound? What about the difference in the way each car makes power? Which do you prefer?

I've already formed my own opinions, but it's always interesting to hear other's.

James T. Kirk · 10-03-2011, 04:56 PM

I will certainly do so.

mdosu · 10-04-2011, 08:33 AM

another? first guy i've seen.

Team Plutonium · 10-04-2011, 09:28 AM

I actually love the 1M. Congrats on the switch!

Post some photos...

radiantm3 · 10-04-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

another? first guy i've seen.

There's actually quite a few people who sold their M3 for the 1M. They just never posted about it here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I actually love the 1M. Congrats on the switch!

Post some photos...

I love the car too. Just not sure it's worth getting rid of an E9x M3 for one. If I'm going to switch cars I'd want it to be a fairly significant upgrade.

Onurleft · 10-04-2011, 11:56 AM

Thread should be titled

"Just got neutered!"

Just playing.

Honestly, except for the size a car with that much bottom end torque would be better for daily commute. + the MPG's

blackoutm3 · 10-04-2011, 05:39 PM

dont get me wrong 1ms r pretty cool. but the m3 is too small as is, 1 series r chick cars. when i have a daughter thats what im going to buy here when she turn 16..

radiantm3 · 10-04-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackoutm3

dont get me wrong 1ms r pretty cool. but the m3 is too small as is, 1 series r chick cars. when i have a daughter thats what im going to buy here when she turn 16..

I think the M3 is too big. the 1M is a perfect size for a coupe. Not sure how the 1 series looks like a chick car (maybe the 128i without the M sports package). It has a mean bulldog stance. If anything, the E92 is a chick car with it's elegant/sleek look.

Moo · 10-04-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

I think the M3 is too big. the 1M is a perfect size for a coupe. Not sure how the 1 series looks like a chick car (maybe the 128i without the M sports package). It has a mean bulldog stance. If anything, the E92 is a chick car with it's elegant/sleek look.

The chick-iest car in the current BMW lineup is the Z4

10-03-2011, 03:30 PM	#1
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10-03-2011, 03:33 PM	#2
brava09 Captain Drives: E92 M3 JB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: europe Posts: 628 iTrader: (0)	Shit happens __________________ 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3

10-03-2011, 03:44 PM	#3
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10-03-2011, 03:45 PM	#4
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,044 iTrader: (32)	my condolences __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

10-03-2011, 03:53 PM	#8
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	Looks like the captain there has a lot of money to burn. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!

10-03-2011, 03:45 PM	#6
SoTempted Captain Drives: Incompetently Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 729 iTrader: (2)	My days of bein Captain Save-A-Ho are over. This kinda goes along the same lines.

10-03-2011, 04:21 PM	#11
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: (0)	Alas, I did land a fully-loaded 1M by virtue of circumstance. One dropped in my lap on a dealership showroom floor. I couldn't just let it go. I put it to fate as being the one I was destined to own. Although, it wasn't a stripper as I was originally looking for, it was nice to jump right in and hit the start button with Comfort Access and have all of the bells and whistles that I have grown accustomed to in my M3. I don't have any regrets on the specs on my M3, it was what I wanted at the time. And now it just isn't what I want anymore. If I couldn't land the 1M, I would have certainly gone for another M3 with 6MT. Ultimately, the switch to manual is the most significant change with which I am very happy. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold) Last edited by James T. Kirk; 10-03-2011 at 04:35 PM.

10-03-2011, 04:56 PM	#15
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: (0)	I will certainly do so. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

10-04-2011, 08:33 AM	#16
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10-04-2011, 09:28 AM	#17
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10-04-2011, 11:56 AM	#19
Onurleft Captain Drives: RPM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge and Atlanta Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Thread should be titled "Just got neutered!" Just playing. Honestly, except for the size a car with that much bottom end torque would be better for daily commute. + the MPG's __________________ Youtube: 95CSL Last edited by Onurleft; 10-04-2011 at 12:05 PM.

10-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#20
blackoutm3 Private First Class Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	dont get me wrong 1ms r pretty cool. but the m3 is too small as is, 1 series r chick cars. when i have a daughter thats what im going to buy here when she turn 16.. __________________ e92 m3 whipple blown lightning 2010 f350 monster toy hauler. cls500 c350

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