The need to drive a bit more carefully in the 1M?

Redadair · 06-10-2011, 04:04 PM

For all of us who are Buying, not leasing our 1M's.

While thinking about Insurance rates for the 1M I realized that if any of these cars get wrecked to the point of being Totaled out a replacement 1M will be out of the question.

Due to the limited number of 1M's it's a one time buy only. Even though my Insurance Company will replace a Totaled car during the first year of ownership with a brand new same make car this won't be an option with the 1M. This issue isn't limited to just the US but all markets of the 1M, i.e. the UK's limit of 450 cars etc.

Be safe out there

Wild Bill · 06-10-2011, 04:07 PM

Yes, we had that same thought when we were in a parking lot and some old person almost backed right into us. If I hadn't seen her and honked we would have had a really big side impact that would have made me not want the car anymore. So, yes please be safe out there especially in the parking lot where no one pays attention anymore

l888apex · 06-10-2011, 04:14 PM

For sure this thought has crossed my mind a number of times already...if it weren't for my lightning quick reflexes she would have already been toast more than once thanks to drivers with their heads up their asses. I guess BSM is too stealthy for it's own good.

evolution80 · 06-10-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

Yes, we had that same thought when we were in a parking lot and some old person almost backed right into us. If I hadn't seen her and honked we would have had a really big side impact that would have made me not want the car anymore. So, yes please be safe out there especially in the parking lot where no one pays attention anymore

if someone else would happen to ruin my new 1M? i would probably get arrested and lose my drivers license

Grey Dove · 06-11-2011, 02:47 AM

If this nightmare should accur, i mean total loss, how long before the M2 arrives?

Satalite · 06-12-2011, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gs/e60/1m?

If this nightmare should accur, i mean total loss, how long before the M2 arrives?

Given the time it took for the 1M to arrive after the introduction of the 1 series, I would say 2-4 years.

LeifW · 06-12-2011, 10:42 AM

While it would suck to lose the car in an accident, rememebr it's only a car. BMW will produce something else that will catch your fancy. If I lost the 1M in an accident, I'd just wait for an M2.

Leif W.

Augenbrauezug · 06-12-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by evolution80

if someone else would happen to ruin my new 1M? i would probably get arrested and lose my drivers license

Someone would have to die.

Redadair · 06-12-2011, 09:50 PM

The M2 will be the successor to the 1M however:

The new F20 1 Series, or 2 Series as it may become is slated to be a larger car then the current 1 Series. Same thing with the new F30 3 Series including the next M3. BMW like all other auto makers just can't keep from making each new model larger in size.

This size increase plus the Limited US Imports of the 1M, approx 800 units make the 1M well worth keeping long term. At least for me it does.

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Redadair Major 103 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	The need to drive a bit more carefully in the 1M? For all of us who are Buying, not leasing our 1M's. While thinking about Insurance rates for the 1M I realized that if any of these cars get wrecked to the point of being Totaled out a replacement 1M will be out of the question. Due to the limited number of 1M's it's a one time buy only. Even though my Insurance Company will replace a Totaled car during the first year of ownership with a brand new same make car this won't be an option with the 1M. This issue isn't limited to just the US but all markets of the 1M, i.e. the UK's limit of 450 cars etc. Be safe out there __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles
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l888apex First Lieutenant 11 Rep 323 Posts Drives: #30/740 BSM 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ashburn iTrader: (0)	For sure this thought has crossed my mind a number of times already...if it weren't for my lightning quick reflexes she would have already been toast more than once thanks to drivers with their heads up their asses. I guess BSM is too stealthy for it's own good. Last edited by l888apex; 06-10-2011 at 04:56 PM..
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LeifW Captain 47 Rep 691 Posts Drives: 1M AW Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	While it would suck to lose the car in an accident, rememebr it's only a car. BMW will produce something else that will catch your fancy. If I lost the 1M in an accident, I'd just wait for an M2. Leif W.
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Redadair Major 103 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	The M2 will be the successor to the 1M however: The new F20 1 Series, or 2 Series as it may become is slated to be a larger car then the current 1 Series. Same thing with the new F30 3 Series including the next M3. BMW like all other auto makers just can't keep from making each new model larger in size. This size increase plus the Limited US Imports of the 1M, approx 800 units make the 1M well worth keeping long term. At least for me it does. __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles
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