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      12-20-2011, 03:19 AM   #23
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I'm expecting my 1M around April some time, but who knows what will happen.
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      12-20-2011, 04:19 AM   #24
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I know the feeling John. It's dreadful and with each passing post I read here and in the 1M section, I feel the novelty peeling away. By the time I get the car, I hope it's all worth it!
its worth it, i waited 9 months, felt like i had incubated and given birth to it by the time it arrived

i think Joe's should have been induced

but Donald you will not be disappointed, especially after you press the M button
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      12-20-2011, 04:59 AM   #25
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I know the feeling John. It's dreadful and with each passing post I read here and in the 1M section, I feel the novelty peeling away. By the time I get the car, I hope it's all worth it!
Mate, I felt the same emotions as you reading all the current 1M owners posts, but as the others have said, once its in your hands, all the anguish is quickly forgotten by the press of the M ( Magic ) button..

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Congratulations guys! The wait is definitely painfull - ask Zuzu - but this car is freaking amazing, definitely worth the pining and heartache.
No regrets what so ever..


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Changed my mind after speaking to wise Yoda Joe
Just wait until you drive and have the 2K service mate.
Like I have said.. the OEM axle back on the M is awesome.. Its the mids and DP's that I would be modding first.

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I think Joe's should have been induced...
but Donald you will not be disappointed, especially after you press the M button
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      12-20-2011, 03:31 PM   #26
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Ordered Aug 2011 & I'm told mine is Feb build with May dleivery. Here's hoping no BS & no delays......
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      12-20-2011, 03:42 PM   #27
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Ordered March 11, was born 27 October and arrived in Fremantle on Saturday!!
I think mine will be #6 out of 7 in WA. Can't wait for the next Perth meet in 2012......
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      12-20-2011, 05:05 PM   #28
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Congrats MGL9X and hope Gazz that your patience is rewarded
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      12-20-2011, 06:54 PM   #29
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Ordered Aug 2011 & I'm told mine is Feb build with May dleivery. Here's hoping no BS & no delays......
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Ordered March 11, was born 27 October and arrived in Fremantle on Saturday!!
I think mine will be #6 out of 7 in WA. Can't wait for the next Perth meet in 2012......
Congrats guys and welcome to the forum
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      12-20-2011, 07:01 PM   #30
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Congrats guys! I'm continuing to update the list in post #1.
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      12-21-2011, 12:32 AM   #31
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My dealer indicated they (and other dealers) have only one build slot per month from now till March. There's no chance of expediting any order so to say. Based on all your experience especially the early days in 2011, is this possibly true?
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      12-21-2011, 01:33 AM   #32
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Picked mine up end of October. Life is good
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      12-21-2011, 07:18 PM   #33
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VO 1M ordered with delivery July 2012.
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      12-21-2011, 09:29 PM   #34
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I received a call from BMW HQ just now asking if I'm still interested in the 1M, a follow up call from an enquiry I made in Feb/Mar this year. Could this mean they are looking to fill the extra 100 allocations as someone as suggested earlier? Or just losing the enquiry?
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      12-21-2011, 09:40 PM   #35
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I received a call from BMW HQ just now asking if I'm still interested in the 1M, a follow up call from an enquiry I made in Feb/Mar this year. Could this mean they are looking to fill the extra 100 allocations as someone as suggested earlier? Or just losing the enquiry?
Donald, as mentioned on other posts, we all seem to think that BMW Oz ,haven't even filled their initial 100 allocations due to very very slow production of the 1M out of Germany.
All the 2012 deliveries would be part of the initial 100 Oz allocation..

It took my dealer 9 months to deliver 3 cars in 2011.
You will also find that the case with most dealers.
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      12-21-2011, 10:02 PM   #36
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That's funny, I had similar call yesterday if I was still looking at a 135i... I registered interest in Jan 2011, just before I bought mine. Perhaps they'r working through a list at year end??
Explains it. They are probably just following up and/or closing off open enquiries. I'm reading too much into it. Christmas holidays leave me with too much time on hand!
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      12-21-2011, 10:05 PM   #37
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Donald, as mentioned on other posts, we all seem to think that BMW Oz ,haven't even filled their initial 100 allocations due to very very slow production of the 1M out of Germany.
All the 2012 deliveries would be part of the initial 100 Oz allocation..

It took my dealer 9 months to deliver 3 cars in 2011.
You will also find that the case with most dealers.
Thanks for the reminder Joe. Fair then to assume that we would end up with a 100ish 1Ms here which is good for all owners.
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      12-21-2011, 10:10 PM   #38
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Fair then to assume that we would end up with a 100ish 1Ms here which is good for all owners.
True and great for future resales..
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      12-21-2011, 10:21 PM   #39
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VO 1M ordered with delivery July 2012.
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      12-22-2011, 02:47 AM   #40
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Seven months on the road now and I still haven't seen another 1M . . . starting to feel a bit lonely!!!
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      12-22-2011, 03:16 AM   #41
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Seven months on the road now and I still haven't seen another 1M . . . starting to feel a bit lonely!!!
I haven't seen one either and even though I practically drive HBD everyday, I have tried but have yet to spot Joe/Zuzu's. It's definitely not a common sight this car. To be honest, 125s or 135s are not common sightings either.
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      12-22-2011, 03:20 AM   #42
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I also don't think there is a huge market out there for these cars... remember it is a specifically focused enthusiasts' car, MT, and $110k.... while a lot of people admire and want it, not all can justify purchasing it....oh yes, and it's just a 1 series
Strange that you have mentioned this cos I have found myself questioning lately if purchasing a possibly-last-of-its-generation V8 E92M3 is a better decision. With production ceasing in June12, it's still not too late I'm thinking. but then there's the 1M
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      12-22-2011, 04:29 AM   #43
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Seven months on the road now and I still haven't seen another 1M . . . starting to feel a bit lonely!!!
You can always meet the rest of us lonely 1M owners here..

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624523

I have only seen one other 1M and its always in the street where I live and its also VO..
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      12-22-2011, 05:33 AM   #44
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What do you drive at the moment? I thought the same before putting deposit down on 1M and test drove an M3 E92 MT for peace of mind.
Cons of the M3: Not as much fun as my tuned 135i in real-world driving, MT shifts not as slick, very common car with many owned by tossers, end-of line for E92 production.
Pros of M3: High revving NA V8, ready as is track car, great styling (could have bigger arches)
Know what you mean. There's a good chance I would place an another order if I dare ignore missus' LOUD objections. Other option could be John/Alpine's but it's AW. Need the 1M now.
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