BMW 1M / M1 Feedback.

mixxer · 06-01-2010, 07:23 AM

Vertigo//SD · 06-01-2010, 10:06 AM

I've been waiting for a car to replace my '07 Z4 M Coupe and I think the ///M 1 Series will be it.

treehacker · 06-01-2010, 10:35 AM

I'm waiting i'm waiting...

Has the week already passed?
Ok.. so I sleep until next news. Wake me up then....

ChrisK · 06-01-2010, 10:54 AM

I just took a tranquilizer.

PrimoM3 · 06-01-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

An update is coming this week.

southlight · 06-01-2010, 02:31 PM

Joy is ... anticipation.

Best regards,
south

PrimoM3 · 06-01-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

Hey, it is already more than two weeks we havn't had any news about the M1.

(Joy is Patience)

Close...

MarcusDubya77 · 06-02-2010, 07:47 AM

I have one question. I am currently on a prepaid program for the 2012 135i coupe in the U.S. Is this car gonna lose its I6 with Turbo in place of an I4 with Turbo?? If so How will the pricing change or will power outputs decrease due to the loss of 2 cylinders??

Battleship Potemkin · 06-02-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcusDubya77

I have one question. I am currently on a prepaid program for the 2012 135i coupe in the U.S. Is this car gonna lose its I6 with Turbo in place of an I4 with Turbo?? If so How will the pricing change or will power outputs decrease due to the loss of 2 cylinders??

Disclaimer: WTFDIK. IANAE. Plus, I'm not a psychic. I am not an insider, and have no knowledge of future actions by BMW. There.

I would be shocked if the HP numbers on the 135i went down a single horse, what with the competition plastering their HP numbers all over their ads. More realistically, I'd say they'll probably add a four cylinder diesel to the bottom of the line for the economy minded, but keep the top of the lineup at 300+.

P.S.: What's a "prepaid" program for a car purchase look like? Is it lay-away?

MarcusDubya77 · 06-02-2010, 09:39 AM

To Scott not Battleship Pokemon! Its a military program that places money towards the purchase of a not yet released vehicle. The money incurs interest and allows for a lower cost of the vehicle since the buyer (me) is military. I was also hoping you would have some sort of working knowledge of what BMW might be planning since you have been around many of their testbed vehicles.

dmboone25 · 06-02-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

No you have not missed a thing. I presumed he is talking , regarding the
M1/1M/E82M.....

I do not know what BMW North America's plans are regarding this model. But Do they not exclude M cars initially at first?

Thanks SCOTT.

I just wanted to make sure....

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

An update is coming this week.

An update will be much appreciated--it has been really quiet around here for the ///M1.....

JimmyT · 06-02-2010, 10:32 AM

Scott... anxiously awaiting a new update on the 1M

BrokenVert · 06-02-2010, 12:15 PM

Look at the home page. Segler just confirmed the existence of a 1 series M variant

Robert · 06-02-2010, 12:31 PM

Is that it? Kind of disappointing. I want more specs on the car.

penny · 06-02-2010, 01:21 PM

This was an interview after 24h @ the Nurburgring... so this can't be "new" news. I'd be disappointed as well.

dmboone25 · 06-02-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

Is that it? Kind of disappointing. I want more specs on the car.

It was nice to get it from the ///M boss, but I agree, some specs would be great as well....

southlight · 06-02-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by penny

This was an interview after 24h @ the Nurburgring... so this can't be "new" news. I'd be disappointed as well.

That interview was published on June 1st which is pretty new to me.

Best regards,
south

IS3andME · 06-03-2010, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcusDubya77

To Scott not Battleship Pokemon! Its a military program that places money towards the purchase of a not yet released vehicle. The money incurs interest and allows for a lower cost of the vehicle since the buyer (me) is military. I was also hoping you would have some sort of working knowledge of what BMW might be planning since you have been around many of their testbed vehicles.

Why would you "prepay" for something that you may or may not like? You may not like the exterior or interior. Can you "switch up" and apply the money to another model, if the the 2012 does suit your tastes?

Robert · 06-03-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

That interview was published on June 1st which is pretty new to me.

Best regards,
south

Well for the faithful and hopeful we knew it's coming. Would be nice to see more photo or video clips.

Robert

MarcusDubya77 · 06-03-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS3andME

Why would you "prepay" for something that you may or may not like? You may not like the exterior or interior. Can you "switch up" and apply the money to another model, if the the 2012 does suit your tastes?

Yes, the money is essentially a savings account owned by BMW Military Car sales in Japan, and incurs an amazing 3% APR. Once the model is released and you decide on the specifics the money is immediately placed ttowards the car. You can say you want a 1 at first and possibly change your mind down the road. The reason I opted for this is because I would be leaving japan too late to get a 2011, so this seemed more feasible. Now with the 1M coming I migh opt for it, if it stickers under 50K. Garuantee that Mil sales will lob 5-8K off MSRP. Case in point 58K for M3 Coupe stateside goes for 50K using Mil sales.

shawshank772 · 06-18-2010, 01:49 AM

Marcus is correct. I had originally placed an order for a 335i. Then the 1 series came out so I changed my order. I basically had a down payment on a 135i Since September 07 and took delivery June 08. It also reserved my spot for the car. As the military sales cares get put behind the initial run of dealer/customer cars.

Haywood · 06-18-2010, 08:20 AM

It's Friday! Maybe, we'll get some updates which will make for a great weekend.

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MarcusDubya77 Private First Class 15 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 93 WRX;98 Forrester;05 LGT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Misawa, Japan iTrader: (0)	To Scott not Battleship Pokemon! Its a military program that places money towards the purchase of a not yet released vehicle. The money incurs interest and allows for a lower cost of the vehicle since the buyer (me) is military. I was also hoping you would have some sort of working knowledge of what BMW might be planning since you have been around many of their testbed vehicles. __________________ Last edited by MarcusDubya77; 06-02-2010 at 09:57 AM..
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shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Marcus is correct. I had originally placed an order for a 335i. Then the 1 series came out so I changed my order. I basically had a down payment on a 135i Since September 07 and took delivery June 08. It also reserved my spot for the car. As the military sales cares get put behind the initial run of dealer/customer cars.
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