VO 1M in The Gambler film

mswaz · 11-22-2014, 01:14 PM

Weird to see this. There is a VO 1M coupe for sale in Portland Oregon. Dealer told me the prior registered owner was Mark Wahlberg. They bought the car at auction. Car was registered in California.

Looks clean only a bit over 5K miles.

IEDEI · 11-22-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mswaz

Weird to see this. There is a VO 1M coupe for sale in Portland Oregon. Dealer told me the prior registered owner was Mark Wahlberg. They bought the car at auction. Car was registered in California.

Looks clean only a bit over 5K miles.

say whaaa?? there's another owner who has bought the car here already......how strange. how long ago did you contact this Portland dealer about it?

mswaz · 11-22-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

say whaaa?? there's another owner who has bought the car here already......how strange. how long ago did you contact this Portland dealer about it?

This is a car here in stock now talking with the dealer this past week. I don't think it is the same car. Dealer says prior registered owner was actually Mark Wahlberg, so seems to be, if it is true, his personal car. not the movie car.

IEDEI · 11-22-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

say whaaa?? there's another owner who has bought the car here already......how strange. how long ago did you contact this Portland dealer about it?

This is a car here in stock now talking with the dealer this past week. I don't think it is the same car. Dealer says prior registered owner was actually Mark Wahlberg, so seems to be, if it is true, his personal car. not the movie car.

wow that is very strange. Perhaps he is the one who pushed for the 1M being in the film then?

lhsa · 11-23-2014, 10:27 AM

which dealer? Kuni?

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Originally Posted by mswaz

Weird to see this. There is a VO 1M coupe for sale in Portland Oregon. Dealer told me the prior registered owner was Mark Wahlberg. They bought the car at auction. Car was registered in California.

Looks clean only a bit over 5K miles.

mswaz · 11-23-2014, 11:04 AM

Nope small dealer Grand Prix motors. Talked to them again yesterday as I was negotiating price and the car Is pending sold to someone else

Jay-K · 11-24-2014, 05:37 AM

wow that is very cool,
best movie ever!

Maximus_Prime · 11-25-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jlb1Mcoupe

I have been waiting to see the trailer for The Gambler. I bought that car in San Diego in July. It really does look good at night. Can't wait to see the Movie. I have documentation of the movie co. leasing my car from the co. that bought it from. By the way, The movie people wanted it to look macho, so they cut the wires to the drivers seat belt so it wouldn't beep. They had to replace the whole device after they returned the car, $567.00. I also have documentations for that

Cool story bro!!!

This pic that I whipped up a while ago seems appropriate here:

Ibinco · 12-06-2014, 04:22 AM

Yup, must see this

1M SUSI · 12-10-2014, 07:48 AM

Here are some articles I searched with our 1M buddy Marky Mark.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bm...deo-88996.html

http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/11/15/bm...gambler-movie/

http://www.news-cars.com/bmw-1m-coup...r-movie-video/

http://www.bmwofriverside.com/blog/2...berg-movie.htm

GimmeanM · 12-10-2014, 09:27 AM

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Here are some articles I searched with our 1M buddy Marky Mark.

Nice Sus! Looks like the first few could have used some proofreading and fact-checking!

Still, excited to see the movie!

Artemis · 12-10-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1M SUSI

Here are some articles I searched with our 1M buddy Marky Mark.

[...]

"Though it has been off the market a few years now, we still get asked if the car is in our used BMW inventory. Popularity for the vehicle has remained steady and some used prices have been much higher than even the original MSRP. Only 740 vehicles were sold in the United States and an additional 220 in Canada. If the BMW 1 M is your dream car, contact a BMW dealer and let us know. We can help keep an eye out."

"BMW 1M remains one of the most sought BMWs on the used car market and prices are significantly higher than the original MSRP ($47,030). BMW was originally going to release the 1M as a limited production model of 2,700 units. Then due to overwhelming demand, the company lifted the cap and produced a total of 6309 cars until production ended in June 2012. Nevertheless, production of the 1M Coupé stopped in June 2012, with 740 units sold in the US and a further 220 sold in Canada. Total 6309 cars sold worldwide."

"Prices for a mint one have been going through the roof due to their driving characteristics and enthusiasts are still waiting for a replacement. Lucky for them, BMW is already working on it and it’s going to be called ‘M2’. Look for it in late 2015."

My BMW dealer recently asked me to contact him straightaway if the idea of selling my 1M ever crosses my mind. Clients request him from time to time if he can get hold of one in mint condition. He honestly added that if I'd consider of getting an M2 (not on my radar for now), to keep the 1M anyway.

GimmeanM · 12-10-2014, 09:54 AM

Someone with the skills should work on building a movie poster that showcases the 1M that we can all display in our garages!!

Maybe something like these...

Nemco · 12-27-2014, 06:56 AM

Caught this yesterday, and for those wondering whether to plunk down the $12 or so and two hours to watch the 1M on film, I'd say basically, go for it, you won't be disappointed.

Wahlberg's character is a bad-ass, self-destructive gambler - never likable, but never embarrassing either, and his VO 1M is the perfect foil for his style; Smart, crisp dialog, and a great smaller part from John Goodman as one of the loan sharks who stakes him.

More importantly though, the 1M is featured just enough to satisfy. No chase scenes or high-performance driving, but it is the star of the opening credit montage, multiple angles and views. It also shows up a couple of more times arriving at destinations.

It is also specifically alluded to by one of the characters - "Dude, you have a BMW 1M, how can you be unhappy?"

Alas, inevitably, half way through he has to sell the car to get back to the blackjack tables - full on shots of the 1M getting towed away, polished and pristine, with a despondent Marky Mark looking on - he loved that car!

The second half is 1M-free, but it held my interest until the end. I haven't seen the original 1974 version, starring James Caan, but I think I'll check it out.

Dackelone · 12-27-2014, 07:21 AM

IEDEI · 12-27-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemco

Caught this yesterday, and for those wondering whether to plunk down the $12 or so and two hours to watch the 1M on film, I'd say basically, go for it, you won't be disappointed.

Wahlberg's character is a bad-ass, self-destructive gambler - never likable, but never embarrassing either, and his VO 1M is the perfect foil for his style; Smart, crisp dialog, and a great smaller part from John Goodman as one of the loan sharks who stakes him.

More importantly though, the 1M is featured just enough to satisfy. No chase scenes or high-performance driving, but it is the star of the opening credit montage, multiple angles and views. It also shows up a couple of more times arriving at destinations.

It is also specifically alluded to by one of the characters - "Dude, you have a BMW 1M, how can you be unhappy?"

Alas, inevitably, half way through he has to sell the car to get back to the blackjack tables - full on shots of the 1M getting towed away, polished and pristine, with a despondent Marky Mark looking on - he loved that car!

The second half is 1M-free, but it held my interest until the end. I haven't seen the original 1974 version, starring James Caan, but I think I'll check it out.

wow I need to see this!!!

Splinterz88 · 12-27-2014, 02:00 PM

I saw this movie yesterday and was underwhelmed. The best parts were the driving scenes in 1M. Was not worth the $8 for the ticket though. Only made me want to pull my car out of storage where it has been for the past 2 months.

1mm2 · 12-27-2014, 04:23 PM

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I saw this movie yesterday and was underwhelmed. The best parts were the driving scenes in 1M. Was not worth the $8 for the ticket though. Only made me want to pull my car out of storage where it has been for the past 2 months.

+1

Slow moving with the real star being the car and basketball player's comments about it.

KellyK · 01-02-2015, 07:31 PM

did anyone else notice that the basketball player referred to it as an M1 though? I got a good laugh.

jlb1Mcoupe · 01-03-2015, 12:21 PM

Saw "The Gambler" and couldn't help telling the guy next to me that I owned that 1M coupe. The car looked great in the opening scenes. Can't believe Paramount paid $15,000 to use it so little. Movie was a little slow but believable.

mtl88 · 05-05-2015, 11:04 PM

It's available to rent from the RedBox now.

I enjoyed the movie and seeing the 1M in the same color I own (Valencia Orange)!

jaymcars · 05-06-2015, 06:05 AM

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It's available to rent from the RedBox now.

I enjoyed the movie and seeing the 1M in the same color I own (Valencia Orange)!

Me too! I saw it at the theater... pretty cool to watch our car on the big screen!

11-22-2014, 01:14 PM	#67
mswaz Captain 300 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2022 X5M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kirkland, Washington iTrader: (0)	Weird to see this. There is a VO 1M coupe for sale in Portland Oregon. Dealer told me the prior registered owner was Mark Wahlberg. They bought the car at auction. Car was registered in California. Looks clean only a bit over 5K miles.
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11-23-2014, 11:04 AM	#72
mswaz Captain 300 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2022 X5M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kirkland, Washington iTrader: (0)	Nope small dealer Grand Prix motors. Talked to them again yesterday as I was negotiating price and the car Is pending sold to someone else
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11-24-2014, 05:37 AM	#73
Jay-K Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	wow that is very cool, best movie ever! __________________ "Well, there's a straight-six engine at the front, a manual gearbox in the middle and drive goes to the back. That's Page 1, Chapter 1 from the petrosexual handbook" - JC
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12-06-2014, 04:22 AM	#75
Ibinco First Lieutenant 23 Rep 322 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (31)	Yup, must see this
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12-10-2014, 07:48 AM	#76
1M SUSI Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2011 //1M Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Connecticuts Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Here are some articles I searched with our 1M buddy Marky Mark. http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bm...deo-88996.html http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/11/15/bm...gambler-movie/ http://www.news-cars.com/bmw-1m-coup...r-movie-video/ http://www.bmwofriverside.com/blog/2...berg-movie.htm Last edited by 1M SUSI; 12-10-2014 at 07:55 AM..
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GimmeanM We've landed on the moon! 1449 Rep 906 Posts Drives: 2011 1M (AW) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [0.00] 2018 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [10.00]	Poster Someone with the skills should work on building a movie poster that showcases the 1M that we can all display in our garages!! Maybe something like these... Attached Images __________________ Last edited by GimmeanM; 12-10-2014 at 10:56 AM..
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12-27-2014, 06:56 AM	#80
Nemco Private 11 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 135is #361/586 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Review of The Gambler, starring the 1M - Spoiler Alert Caught this yesterday, and for those wondering whether to plunk down the $12 or so and two hours to watch the 1M on film, I'd say basically, go for it, you won't be disappointed. Wahlberg's character is a bad-ass, self-destructive gambler - never likable, but never embarrassing either, and his VO 1M is the perfect foil for his style; Smart, crisp dialog, and a great smaller part from John Goodman as one of the loan sharks who stakes him. More importantly though, the 1M is featured just enough to satisfy. No chase scenes or high-performance driving, but it is the star of the opening credit montage, multiple angles and views. It also shows up a couple of more times arriving at destinations. It is also specifically alluded to by one of the characters - "Dude, you have a BMW 1M, how can you be unhappy?" Alas, inevitably, half way through he has to sell the car to get back to the blackjack tables - full on shots of the 1M getting towed away, polished and pristine, with a despondent Marky Mark looking on - he loved that car! The second half is 1M-free, but it held my interest until the end. I haven't seen the original 1974 version, starring James Caan, but I think I'll check it out.
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12-27-2014, 02:00 PM	#83
Splinterz88 Lieutenant 52 Rep 589 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.86]	I saw this movie yesterday and was underwhelmed. The best parts were the driving scenes in 1M. Was not worth the $8 for the ticket though. Only made me want to pull my car out of storage where it has been for the past 2 months. __________________ #446 of 740
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01-02-2015, 07:31 PM	#85
KellyK Lady Driven 50 Rep 279 Posts Drives: AW 2011 128i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	did anyone else notice that the basketball player referred to it as an M1 though? I got a good laugh.
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01-03-2015, 12:21 PM	#86
jlb1Mcoupe New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Tucson, Az. iTrader: (0)	Saw my car Saw "The Gambler" and couldn't help telling the guy next to me that I owned that 1M coupe. The car looked great in the opening scenes. Can't believe Paramount paid $15,000 to use it so little. Movie was a little slow but believable.
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05-05-2015, 11:04 PM	#87
mtl88 Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (1)	It's available to rent from the RedBox now. I enjoyed the movie and seeing the 1M in the same color I own (Valencia Orange)!
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