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If I have to say in the UK then THIS will be my next car... |
Originally Posted by ECB
(Post 698111)
of course it will outperform the 135i and those who say it makes no sense since you can tune a 135i easily to 400hp simply don`t realize that a) with the 1 M you get a very very solid base for modding it furhter b) the suspension setup,chassis rigidness,steering etc and the work of the //M engineers will pay c) the internals will be way stronger than those on the 135i ,so durability - even when heavily modded >400 hp - will be no issue anymore d) BMWs hp numbers are always very conservative..:whistle: I`m thinking about changing my car for another one for quite some time now.. I have test driven the new M3 and the Cayman S...both very cool cars and while the Cayman lacked the power to keep up with the Emmy,it`s midengine and suspension setup just made up for anything because it was such a pleasure to feel and drive it around the backroads. Great in just about every aspect,except the engine. now that the 1er M is about to come I guess I`ll wait and hope that this car will offer the right power and a lightweight sportscar handling and feeling But I hope they will change the engine mapping for better throttle response and a better sound...like changing the ignition times/intervals and all that I have actually taken steps to be one of the first to get their hands on this car here, and while discussing this with a number of BMW enthusiasts, I discovered that unless the M-Division really deliver on this car then I'm better off getting myself an M3 :) |
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^^^ the guy looks like he wants to make love to it! :hilarious: |
that color is beautiful |
Love the color, love the shape, love the size, love the color. I love the car. |
Looks good! |
More Info and Undercarriage Shots Some more details per bimmerfile.com: -The color is Valencia Orange Metallic, a new color exclusive to the 1M -The 1M will be manual transmission only -Those are the M3 Competition Package wheels -The front air intake is pretty similar to the M3's, but even more pronounced -The side skirts are also much like the M3's in shape -The side vents will be 'outrageous' compared to the other M cars -Some minor detail in the revealed area of the M1 will be changed. Bimmerfile suggests it's related to the headlights. -The rear valance will have vents above the exhaust that protrude out and are angled slightly inward (see here, courtesy of bimmerfile) -There's an oil-cooler in-front of the front left wheel (see here) -The rear-view mirrors will look very familiar to E9X M3 owners Undercarriage Shots of same car posted above: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...rcarriage2.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...rcarriage1.jpg |
Deep down I love this model line...until 3 of my female employees bought them. Ruined everything. |
I have a feeling that there will be differences between the Euro and US version... |
i love that color, almost identical to what my next hot rod will be......i even painted a tool box close to it http://reflections-detailing.net/mai...x/toolbox1.jpg |
Oh it'll be a nice car to drive for sure. But it will also still have the same silly side profile, cheap interior and when does the replacement arrive anyway? 2011? http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/newvehicles/...g/exterior.jpg BMW should've rolled out this car 2 years ago. |
Originally Posted by ECB
(Post 698743)
I have a feeling that there will be differences between the Euro and US version... |
Originally Posted by 4Wheels
(Post 698785)
Oh it'll be a nice car to drive for sure. But it will also still have the same silly side profile, cheap interior and when does the replacement arrive anyway? 2011? Here's a spy pic of new interior. Looks promising. I like the new HVAC controls. http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...6&d=1283149189 |
RS3, S3, TT-RS, Focus RS, TT-S, Golf R, ...... >>>>>>>> BMW 1M Don't like the looks of the 1 coupe and cabrio. |
1M>* |
Wish they would bring a hatch version to the US |
awesome car....... :golfclap: ECB send me a message when you dirve them, i dirve with you ;) |
So when do we actually get to see it? I thought it was being unveiled over this past weekend? |
Originally Posted by DTA
(Post 698852)
awesome car....... :golfclap: ECB send me a message when you dirve them, i dirve with you ;) Ja gerne....wenn wenn wenn......das Ding muss erstmal hier in die Schaufenster kommen :) thanks for the interior pic! The funny thing is,BMW seems to have a strict policy on the new technical additions to the cars the most advanced and latest technology always appears first in the 7er,then in the 6er/5er,then in the 3er / 1er I really like the new steering wheel and its functions...I enjoyed it in the F10 |
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So, what the heck is the price going to be? If it's going to be almost $50k, that would be VERY stupid. Just go pick up a barely used E90 M3 for that sort of money. That's BMW's biggest issue with the 1 series. They make NO $$ sense at all. |
Originally Posted by STOPPIE
(Post 699976)
So, what the heck is the price going to be? If it's going to be almost $50k, that would be VERY stupid. Just go pick up a barely used E90 M3 for that sort of money. That's BMW's biggest issue with the 1 series. They make NO $$ sense at all. |
Exactly. They need to be smart with the pricing on this car. 50k gets you a lot of nice lightly used cars.
Originally Posted by STOPPIE
(Post 699976)
So, what the heck is the price going to be? If it's going to be almost $50k, that would be VERY stupid. Just go pick up a barely used E90 M3 for that sort of money. That's BMW's biggest issue with the 1 series. They make NO $$ sense at all. |
Do want. Under 50k and under 3000lbs, prease... I wish. |
Originally Posted by big_slacker
(Post 700356)
Exactly. They need to be smart with the pricing on this car. 50k gets you a lot of nice lightly used cars. that`s The minority will have to decide if they slap 50k+ cash on a new 1 M or a used car |
Originally Posted by STOPPIE
(Post 699976)
So, what the heck is the price going to be? If it's going to be almost $50k, that would be VERY stupid. Just go pick up a barely used E90 M3 for that sort of money. |
I always forget about leases since they're not a consideration for me. I can see a person making the call for a lower monthly on a new 1 M vs a much higher payment for a used M3, RS4, etc...
Originally Posted by ECB
(Post 700560)
they will sell a lot of cars with good lease offers I guess... that`s The minority will have to decide if they slap 50k+ cash on a new 1 M or a used car |
Man this lil guy looks very promising... too bad I am WAY too tall to fit into it. |
You guys in the US are lucky, by the time we get it here it'll be priced at your MSRP + 25% to 50%. This means it'll be more expensive than a slightly used m3! |
Yes, I definitely see it $50+. A fully spec'd 135i clears $46k. However, I think the real move to make will be getting a 1-2 year old 1 ///M. |
Originally Posted by JamesCaton
(Post 700384)
Do want. Under 50k and under 3000lbs, prease... I wish. |
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^^^ Do like! |
Except I've been reading up on 135's since this thread started. And it seems like more performance can be had for less money. Example: Pick up used 135i- 25k K&W coilovers Full ASR turbo swap toss some brembo's and light wheels on. Up between 450 and 550 WHEEL horsepower. For like 40k or below. Pretty sure that'll kick the 1M's ass anywhere.. |
Oh Yes I Like!!!!!!!!!!!!! but i do hope the tailights get the new facelifted LED treatment as well |
WOAH. NO, hold the phone. Look at the badging. That better be photoshop. They can't name it M1....!!! >:/ |
Originally Posted by joshg120
(Post 700771)
keep praying this car will not be under 3000 pounds, your lucky if its under 3200 Also, I do not think the quad exhaust will be a production feature. |
Originally Posted by JamesCaton
(Post 700852)
Except I've been reading up on 135's since this thread started. And it seems like more performance can be had for less money. Example: Pick up used 135i- 25k K&W coilovers Full ASR turbo swap toss some brembo's and light wheels on. Up between 450 and 550 WHEEL horsepower. For like 40k or below. Pretty sure that'll kick the 1M's ass anywhere.. |
Originally Posted by HarveyMushman
(Post 700872)
Agreed, unfortunately. Also, I do not think the quad exhaust will be a production feature. http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...3&d=1282938944 Mr. Caton, The idea of tuning a car to match the 1 Ms performance or exceed it is obvious... but we are a small fraction of potential buyers who might think like that and the rest are people who appreciate things like it being a real //M car,having warranty and all that (btw,I`d appreciate that as well :) ) |
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