Would you trade your M3 for an 1M?

marksae · 04-19-2012, 07:11 PM

I bought my M3 last year right when the 1M's started selling here in the US. I actually really wanted one for a while until I realized they were going to be impossible to get at a decent price. So I ended up picking up my E90 instead. I think I would have been happy with either car. Each car has its own unique features that makes it cool.

I've been a long time turbo car owner. Been driving evos and DSM's for the last 14 years, so I do miss a turbo car's power delivery. But I love having top end too! I'm guessing the N54's lack of top end can be fixed with larger turbos. Turbo cars appeal to me because they're usually pretty easy to extract extra power via turning up the boost. I salivate at the thought of a driving a turbo car with top end and RWD.

Alex07M3 · 04-19-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EndlessZ4M

I would. Although not as fast but its much more unique and rare like the Z4MC which is another BMW M car better than the standard E92 M3.

Yeah but atleast the Z4M is not a sweet little cute car !

TVMA Doc · 04-19-2012, 07:21 PM

No, my kids have legs...among other reasons.

kmarei · 04-19-2012, 07:41 PM

F$&@ no!

Voltigeur · 04-19-2012, 07:45 PM

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No. Motorsport V8 vs factory-tuned turbo 6. Doesn't mean I don't like the 1M, low production and smaller packaging and more torque = lots of fun.

Car54 · 04-19-2012, 08:01 PM

Peep this...interesting points.

besiktas · 04-19-2012, 08:04 PM

no f..in' way

LarThaL · 04-19-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtrain

Thinking of getting rid of the 1M to get into a M3. Wondering if there were people out there who would be willing to make this trade.

Why do you want to do this?

Oaktree · 04-19-2012, 08:44 PM

Don't do a trade. Sell your 1M, make a little money then find a used M3. Be ready for a change, two totally different cars. The 1M was fun at all speeds and the M3 feels more like a GT car. The other change is the luxury you get with the M3, the 1M felt cheap. Make sure you know what you want more.

Arben72 · 04-19-2012, 08:53 PM

I'd be driving a 1m if it came with dct. I can easily drive stick but I honestly enjoy dct so much more.

Prince_of_Persia · 04-19-2012, 10:03 PM

Nope

767IJP · 04-19-2012, 10:15 PM

Amazing car no doubt but I think it's horrendous looking. No doubt it's more than capable but it looks like it was in the star wars trash compactor and R2D2 was late on the shut down.

Titanium Silver · 04-19-2012, 10:19 PM

F*ccccckkkk No

Gtrain · 04-19-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4G63

Why do you want to switch? The 1M is a cute car and fast.

Cute??? that's just great. Really just find myself wanting the S65 and the roomier interior.

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Originally Posted by piloto

I'm intent on enoying the S65's sound for as long as I can. Going into this car, I didn't think the engine note would be the ONE thing I'd be so passionate about, and I ignored all of the various threads that talked about the standard vs. premium radio, and how it didn't matter becuse all you'd ever want to do is listen to the engine.

Well, almost 15K miles in, ALL I do, is slow down enough to where I can go WOT for a second and get back up to speed while listening to that intake growl. And when the M perf exhauist heats up, I get that great resonance right between 3.5-4K rpm. This makes the 120 mi daily round trip a pleasure.

So, sadly no, as much as I love the 1M, I'm enjoying the M3 with its S65 for a little while longer.

Point taken.

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Originally Posted by jdemetry

1M is definately cool and will likely hold its value very well, but it is not as fast or as practical as the M3 and in the long run the turbos will likely be more of a liability than benefit. I would still have considered one as it is such a special car, but I wanted usable back seats

I'd have to disagree with you on the not as fast portion. Coming from an E92 335 I agree with the practicality statement.

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Originally Posted by hkyplaynazn

LOL I'll trade ya my MW/FR 2011.

I'd consider that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EndlessZ4M

I would. Although not as fast but its much more unique and rare like the Z4MC which is another BMW M car better than the standard E92 M3.

Not as fast??? They seem to both pretty on par with each other granted the person shifting in the 1M is pretty good comparing with a M3 with DCT.

Nine · 04-19-2012, 10:23 PM

only if it came with a $20,000 check.

Gtrain · 04-19-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by marksae

I bought my M3 last year right when the 1M's started selling here in the US. I actually really wanted one for a while until I realized they were going to be impossible to get at a decent price. So I ended up picking up my E90 instead. I think I would have been happy with either car. Each car has its own unique features that makes it cool.

I've been a long time turbo car owner. Been driving evos and DSM's for the last 14 years, so I do miss a turbo car's power delivery. But I love having top end too! I'm guessing the N54's lack of top end can be fixed with larger turbos. Turbo cars appeal to me because they're usually pretty easy to extract extra power via turning up the boost. I salivate at the thought of a driving a turbo car with top end and RWD.

Apprecite the point of few.

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Originally Posted by TVMA Doc

No, my kids have legs...among other reasons.

This is a second car so that doesn't really matter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVG

Why do you want to do this?

Wanting the S65 along with the interior room and the more luxurious feel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaktree

Don't do a trade. Sell your 1M, make a little money then find a used M3. Be ready for a change, two totally different cars. The 1M was fun at all speeds and the M3 feels more like a GT car. The other change is the luxury you get with the M3, the 1M felt cheap. Make sure you know what you want more.

The 1M is indeed fun but feeling more for a GT as you have mentioned.

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Originally Posted by McKennaBMW

You're better off selling the 1M separately from purchasing the M3. Regardless, both are great choices.

May just go this route.

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Originally Posted by 767IJP

Amazing car no doubt but I think it's horrendous looking. No doubt it's more than capable but it looks like it was in the star wars trash compactor and R2D2 was late on the shut down.

Funny point of view.

Foodle · 04-19-2012, 10:38 PM

Sorry, but I need 4 doors and a real back seat.

EuroTrip · 04-19-2012, 10:46 PM

If they would have only made the 1M DC-T or even put the same motor in both cars...I personally think the 1M, while rare, does not perform as well all around.

Plus, people don't give you props in a 1M until you explain what the hell it is to them...even then they may not.

The other issue is I have an employee lease:

HMMMM $680 a month for a 75k ZCP coupe or $1100 a month for a 1M.

1cleanm6 · 04-19-2012, 10:57 PM

Never

Rshane · 04-19-2012, 11:03 PM

The 1M is a kick ass car, the M3 is just a bit more kick ass IMO. Also, I have a 135i on the way for the wife...nice car but a bit too small for me.

M3maniac20 · 04-19-2012, 11:29 PM

I'd like to drive it for a day, but I love my M more and more everyday.

Mike van D · 04-19-2012, 11:33 PM

Nope, too small for me as well.

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04-19-2012, 07:11 PM	#23
marksae First Lieutenant 36 Rep 368 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I bought my M3 last year right when the 1M's started selling here in the US. I actually really wanted one for a while until I realized they were going to be impossible to get at a decent price. So I ended up picking up my E90 instead. I think I would have been happy with either car. Each car has its own unique features that makes it cool. I've been a long time turbo car owner. Been driving evos and DSM's for the last 14 years, so I do miss a turbo car's power delivery. But I love having top end too! I'm guessing the N54's lack of top end can be fixed with larger turbos. Turbo cars appeal to me because they're usually pretty easy to extract extra power via turning up the boost. I salivate at the thought of a driving a turbo car with top end and RWD. __________________ 04 E46 M3 6MT - AW / Cinn 93 FD RX-7 Base Manual - BB / Blk IG: @gearheadtwins
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04-19-2012, 07:21 PM	#25
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04-19-2012, 07:41 PM	#26
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04-19-2012, 07:45 PM	#27
Voltigeur MacroRisk 109 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	- No. Motorsport V8 vs factory-tuned turbo 6. Doesn't mean I don't like the 1M, low production and smaller packaging and more torque = lots of fun. __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i
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04-19-2012, 08:04 PM	#29
besiktas Ultimate Driver for the Ultimate Driving Machine 146 Rep 1,146 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	no f..in' way __________________ BMW M3 E92 - Silverstone II BPM Sport Stage II Tune + Test Pipes, GTS DCT Tune
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04-19-2012, 08:44 PM	#31
Oaktree Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 - 2010 M3 - 1999 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edina, Minnesota iTrader: (1)	Don't do a trade. Sell your 1M, make a little money then find a used M3. Be ready for a change, two totally different cars. The 1M was fun at all speeds and the M3 feels more like a GT car. The other change is the luxury you get with the M3, the 1M felt cheap. Make sure you know what you want more.
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04-19-2012, 08:53 PM	#32
Arben72 Banned 50 Rep 462 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I'd be driving a 1m if it came with dct. I can easily drive stick but I honestly enjoy dct so much more.
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04-19-2012, 10:03 PM	#33
Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Nope __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3
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04-19-2012, 10:15 PM	#34
767IJP Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lower Rubber Boot, Canada iTrader: (0)	Amazing car no doubt but I think it's horrendous looking. No doubt it's more than capable but it looks like it was in the star wars trash compactor and R2D2 was late on the shut down. __________________ Don't tell my Mother I'm a pilot.... She thinks I play piano at the whorehouse...
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04-19-2012, 10:19 PM	#35
Titanium Silver Four Star General 13 Rep 597 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	F*ccccckkkk No __________________ E92 M3 \| Jet Black \| All OEM Everything E30 M3 \| Alpine White \| Mostly OEM
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04-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#37
Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	only if it came with a $20,000 check.
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04-19-2012, 10:38 PM	#39
Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Sorry, but I need 4 doors and a real back seat.
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04-19-2012, 10:46 PM	#40
EuroTrip BMW FAN 43 Rep 723 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 M3 AW 6MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (5)	If they would have only made the 1M DC-T or even put the same motor in both cars...I personally think the 1M, while rare, does not perform as well all around. Plus, people don't give you props in a 1M until you explain what the hell it is to them...even then they may not. The other issue is I have an employee lease: HMMMM $680 a month for a 75k ZCP coupe or $1100 a month for a 1M.
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04-19-2012, 10:57 PM	#41
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04-19-2012, 11:03 PM	#42
Rshane M-Flight Member 37 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	The 1M is a kick ass car, the M3 is just a bit more kick ass IMO. Also, I have a 135i on the way for the wife...nice car but a bit too small for me. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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04-19-2012, 11:29 PM	#43
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I'd like to drive it for a day, but I love my M more and more everyday. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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04-19-2012, 11:33 PM	#44
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Nope, too small for me as well. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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