Took delivery of 1M last night...impressions from an M3 owner.

rbk1115 · 05-28-2011, 10:39 AM

Congrats on your purchase and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Brandon26pdx · 05-28-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW M Power Mexico

Secondly, we get euro-spec cars which I think you couldn´t certify for the U.S. without major hassle and expense.

I've noticed that...pretty cool you get the clear cornered headlights and some other goodies.

devo · 05-29-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OldenburgerM3

"I track all my cars so this thing is headed to the track soon. Will update as I get to drive it more."

"I love that little monster. Are you planning on tracking it?"

Jackass?

Erhan · 05-29-2011, 06:14 PM

Congrats on the car. Let us know how it holds on the track.

Ps. It is NOT a limited edition car...

CAPSGOD · 05-29-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I'm sure 1M is a great car, it just gets a little iffy when people start comparing it to M3. I have never seen threads comparing M3 to M5 or M6 or if there is any, it must be just a handful of them but personally I have not seen any. More 135, 335, 335is and now 1M drivers are more obsessed with M3 than M3 drivers being obsessed with ANY other car (may be GT3). If that says anything it says M3 drivers are faaar more satisfied with their car than most other groups. Satisfied with their pros AND cons. We admit our M3 short comings and we have no problems accepting them. And that doesn't come from being delusional, it comes from being confident. Congrats and thanks for the honest review.

Difference between 335is & M3 is $7k

M3 to M6 was $40k

The 1M also shares major parts with the M3 while the M5/M6 did not.

wisesoul · 05-29-2011, 10:11 PM

Can we please have more pics

muskamatt · 05-30-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I'm sure 1M is a great car, it just gets a little iffy when people start comparing it to M3. I have never seen threads comparing M3 to M5 or M6 or if there is any, it must be just a handful of them but personally I have not seen any. More 135, 335, 335is and now 1M drivers are more obsessed with M3 than M3 drivers being obsessed with ANY other car (may be GT3). If that says anything it says M3 drivers are faaar more satisfied with their car than most other groups. Satisfied with their pros AND cons. We admit our M3 short comings and we have no problems accepting them. And that doesn't come from being delusional, it comes from being confident. Congrats and thanks for the honest review.

It does not get a little "iffy" at all. The fact is people have been complaining about the dimensions, weight gain, and how the current M3 has lost the "fun" factor that previous generation M3's had. The 1M has sort of been a response to that and the previous generation M3's, therefore it would be natural to compare the two. Also the 1 series M coupe has 6 cylinders, something more similar to most M3's. The 8 seems like it may be a one and only generation.

The whole F/I thing also presents a comparison as the new M3 will likely be an F/I car as well.

I think the idea/introduction of the 1 series M coupe was surrounded by the cons that people (and people freaking about about the engine) can think of so it is nice to see the benefits of a car that will be more likely suited to daily driving and is sporting the M badge.

I M STIG · 05-30-2011, 01:46 AM

Congratulations on the purchase! As I've said before, if I didn't need my four doors, I would have gotten the 1 M, no question...

jonasaurus · 05-30-2011, 10:42 AM

Congrats and nice write up!

kindafast · 06-02-2011, 05:47 PM

What track are you taking the 1M to?

AlteredBe4st · 06-02-2011, 09:57 PM

Congrats, 1M is small and nimble.

GnokGnik · 06-03-2011, 05:13 AM

Honestly, the 1M looks a lot better than the regular 1 series, but it still is not a looker (judging from pics and video). The M3 is a gorgeous, sleek GT compared to the boxy M1.

It is however the best track car BMW makes now imho. Sorta beat the M3 in that regard. If I was looking for a dedicated track car from BMW, I would get the 1M without a doubt. (judging from poster's/mag-reviewer's experiences)

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GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Honestly, the 1M looks a lot better than the regular 1 series, but it still is not a looker (judging from pics and video). The M3 is a gorgeous, sleek GT compared to the boxy M1. It is however the best track car BMW makes now imho. Sorta beat the M3 in that regard. If I was looking for a dedicated track car from BMW, I would get the 1M without a doubt. (judging from poster's/mag-reviewer's experiences)
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