BMW 1M vs. M3 Direct Comparison Review by Motortrend

FVM3 · 06-15-2011, 04:20 PM

why dont i get a 135i with jb3 instead of the 1M. Different story if the 1M comes with the V8

Jam786 · 06-15-2011, 04:27 PM

I love the m3 . M1 ugly minger !!

M3 Piotr · 06-15-2011, 04:29 PM

M5007 · 06-15-2011, 04:29 PM

Nice cars. Bad videos.

Boost Meister · 06-15-2011, 04:33 PM

Worthless IMO

They should have done a real track comparo WITH A MANUAL M3!

OC335sedan · 06-15-2011, 04:40 PM

All Corvette Z06's and ZR1's are manual only. Having owned 2 C5 Z06's, I also always thought that was cool -- knowing that they only come in 6MT!

rjd598 · 06-15-2011, 04:49 PM

bottom line: both are great cars...i wouldnt mind owning both that's for sure.

J-9 · 06-15-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

bottom line: both are great cars...i wouldnt mind owning both that's for sure.

+ 1.

I like them both. However, the E9x M3 DCT is a special car, there can be no doubt. A high-revving DCT is usually found in exotics. Most other "semi-automatics" (Porsche, Audi, Merc) don't shift nearly as fast.

03BeastCharmer · 06-15-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

Porsche, Porsche, Porsche, Porsche,..... what else? Im not saying there are no other cars that are only offered in 6mt, I am just curious what they are. Is there anything else other then Porsches' and exotics? Remember we are comparing a 45k BMW 1M here.

The wife and I have three of them from BMW. E30 M3, E39 M5 & E 86 M Coupe. All offered only in manual tranny

Looks aside, I personally thing the 1M is a great car, but it should be compared to the E30 M3, E36/8 M Coupe & E86 M Coupe. Back to basic driver cars, that you have to work to drive well. The cars that the ///M engineers wanted to make and drive. The E92 M3 is a great car, and I will probably trade in my M Coupe for one next year, but it's a different driving experience (not better or worse, but different).

emthree4me · 06-15-2011, 05:12 PM

The video was just a joy to watch!

excellent arguments from both drivers

Seattle S65B40 · 06-15-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by emthree4me

The video was just a joy to watch!

excellent arguments from both drivers

Are you sure you saw the same video as the rest of us??

HALOTHANE · 06-15-2011, 05:27 PM

Why are the M3 owner's so sensitive and insecure about their cars? An Atom will beat all of us....so who cares what anyone or any magazine says. I don't need someone else to tell me what to buy. Neither should anyone else on this forum. Drive what you like and respect others rides....

nonagon · 06-15-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MVO

Why are the M3 owner's so sensitive and insecure about their cars? An Atom will beat all of us....so who cares what anyone or any magazine says. I don't need someone else to tell me what to buy. Neither should anyone else on this forum. Drive what you like and respect others rides....

M3luvr · 06-15-2011, 05:34 PM

I would love to own both cars, but I'm not picking the 1M over the M3 if I could only pick one. Our engine is very Special!

ekis18 · 06-15-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

If 1M had the same engine as M3 then 1M would be the better sportscar, thats the conclusion you can read between the lines.

1 exactly what I thought!

Novator · 06-15-2011, 05:41 PM

Totally makes me proud I traded my 135i for an E46 M3, though for me the E92 M3 is completely drool inducing and the car I'd love to have if I had the money.

ManAndMachine · 06-15-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by emthree4me

The video was just a joy to watch!

excellent arguments from both drivers

e1000 · 06-15-2011, 05:54 PM

The acting in the video beats both cars.

mkoesel · 06-15-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

I can think of a few. GT3, GT3 RS, GT2, GT2 RS.

Of course, next generation 911 GT* cars are almost sure to offer PDK.

Oh, and to add another to the list (and yes, I know its not in the same class as an M3 or Porsche): Golf R (US version).

LeifW · 06-15-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by e1000

The acting in the video beats both cars.

The mock bickering of the video was particularly painful. Sort of like some of the bickering in this thread.

Leif W.

Erhan · 06-15-2011, 06:35 PM

I think the reason a car like GT3 being offered only in manual is different than 1m being offered only in manual. I wouldn't be surprised if the real reason is to cut the R&D cost of the 1m.

wilstave · 06-15-2011, 06:43 PM

What a couple of knobs.....the only reason I watched the entire thing was because of how gorgeous that M3 is....1M is very nice, but the M3 is untouchable

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06-15-2011, 04:33 PM	#49
Boost Meister Banned 9 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Worthless IMO They should have done a real track comparo WITH A MANUAL M3!
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OC335sedan Captain 137 Rep 907 Posts Drives: 2012 335is coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	All Corvette Z06's and ZR1's are manual only. Having owned 2 C5 Z06's, I also always thought that was cool -- knowing that they only come in 6MT!
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HALOTHANE First Lieutenant 36 Rep 391 Posts Drives: INTERLAGOS ZCP Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anywhere fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW L6 (retired) [0.00] 2010 BMW 135i M-Spo ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M (adopted) [0.00] 1990 MERCEDES 190E ... [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [1.00]	Why are the M3 owner's so sensitive and insecure about their cars? An Atom will beat all of us....so who cares what anyone or any magazine says. I don't need someone else to tell me what to buy. Neither should anyone else on this forum. Drive what you like and respect others rides....
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06-15-2011, 05:34 PM	#58
M3luvr Private First Class 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 DCT Silverstone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 DCT [0.00]	I would love to own both cars, but I'm not picking the 1M over the M3 if I could only pick one. Our engine is very Special! __________________ 09 E90 MDCT Silverstone, Black Extended, Prem/Tech/Cold, Carbon Leather, 19's, Enhanced Sound, IPod, PDC, 3M clear bra, 3M tint 35% front, 20% rear, painted reflectors
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	Totally makes me proud I traded my 135i for an E46 M3, though for me the E92 M3 is completely drool inducing and the car I'd love to have if I had the money. __________________
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I think the reason a car like GT3 being offered only in manual is different than 1m being offered only in manual. I wouldn't be surprised if the real reason is to cut the R&D cost of the 1m. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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wilstave Legend 60 Rep 221 Posts Drives: Loading... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	What a couple of knobs.....the only reason I watched the entire thing was because of how gorgeous that M3 is....1M is very nice, but the M3 is untouchable
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