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09-19-2011, 03:14 AM | #1 |
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Just drove the 1 Series M - OMG!
So I was on my way to do the paperwork for the new Golf R when I spotted an Alpine White 1 Series M coming towards me - the first one I've seen in the flesh.
As it passed I recognised the driver as my old boss! He saw me also and called me on the phone. I turned around to meet him in a side street where he threw me the keys and offered me a drive. I jumped in without a second thought, and noticed immediately that although the alcantara finish is nice, it didn't feel much different to my 125i. In fact, I actually prefer the carbon finish in mine. Anyway, that all went out the window once I started it up and heard the growl from within. Wow, what a weapon!!! Didn't have much of a chance to give it a squirt but in the few side streets where there was room to, I planted my right foot and squealed with delight. Simply awesome. Here's a quick pic:
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09-19-2011, 04:20 AM | #5 |
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I wonder what it would feel like compared to a lightly modded 135i...
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09-19-2011, 05:03 AM | #7 |
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You shouldn't have driven it Cozza, BIG mistake. I had a Golf R 2 door ordered last year, recaros and all the fruit THEN I got wind of the 1M, the rest is history. Read all the blurbs that are out there it really is that good out of the box. Resale will IMO be far better than a 135i too, and an R for that matter. No issues with warranty, awaesome wheels and those mega lumpy guards, hug presence and lots a street cred, sorry guys, way more than any 135i will ever have.
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09-19-2011, 06:12 AM | #8 |
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Haha Cozza amazing story
By the way ian, I think for (responsible) daily driving there isn't much difference between the 125i and 1M. Car still goes at only 20km/h in traffic however large the rims or however people want to take pics |
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its not so much the power but the suspension and lack of body roll. you can really feel those huge wheels on the road compared to the 135i. The suspension is also softer on bumps and pot holes yet so much tighter in corners, must be why the m3 gets raved about so much with its similar suspension. Also the motor revs out so fast cos of the dual mass fly wheel which i think makes a huge difference. |
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09-19-2011, 07:03 PM | #10 |
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Hell no - the Golf has 4 cup holders in the front. Four!!
Oh, and two in the back.
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09-19-2011, 07:09 PM | #11 |
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Exactly. For the most part I was stuck in traffic and it felt no different at all. I'm happy with my decision to buy the R - never owned an AWD before, and by the time I'm ready to move on from it, there may well be a couple of 1M Coupes on the market for much less than the ridiculous money BMW is asking for them now.
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09-19-2011, 07:46 PM | #13 |
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Australian debut three weeks ago at Broadford with stock 1M vehicles and one boosted 135i for media consumption:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1226128329654 http://www.caradvice.com.au/135813/b...-coupe-review/ |
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Waaaa! Waaaa! Dry your eyes!
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Although the 135i used only had 15kw more than stock, and assuming it was still running standard suspension so not much of a comparison... |
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My 135i felt quicker in traffic than my M...
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Lucky guy you are Cozza, even where I am at we don't even get a chance to test them out. If the owner of the car is who I think it is, I remember speaking to him a while ago about the 1M, good to see that he ended up with one.
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It is a lot better than the stock 135i. The handling is given, but the overboost and responsiveness still surprises me (as long as you remember to press the sport button). Don't really have much room to go WOT on side streets for the 1M as I would imagine it would be the same for the modded 135i as well. Tail goes out if if you power out a corner so, driving it is more like a balancing act.
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Always keen for a swap Steve!
Another BMW club track day coming up at the end of October (28th?) at Lakeside. We had a white 1M there a few weeks ago. Hope to see some more of you there next time.
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