The BMW 1M: The Last Drive (by Matt Farah, The Smoking Tire)

username604 · 11-01-2011, 03:35 PM

My music is always to loud...

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M-Power111 · 11-01-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Z4sDrive35is... Funny how he made such a point about it and still got it wrong.

I used to like his reviews more before his involvement with The Car Show completely killed his credibility. Man, that show is almost as bad as Top Gear America.

i've never seen him before the Car Show to compare but hes alright, nothing special. The Car Show is better then Top Gear America however Top Gear UK is way better if they ever start showing any new episodes.

StealYourFace · 11-01-2011, 05:54 PM

lol That guy can hardly fit in the car.

I like all the sounds of the car in the video though.

M3 Adjuster · 11-01-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Power111

i've never seen him before the Car Show to compare but hes alright, nothing special. The Car Show is better then Top Gear America however Top Gear UK is way better if they ever start showing any new episodes.

+1 The Car Show is quite a bit better than Top Gear America.. inasmuch as I find it actually watchable.. where TGA is basically just complete trash. Clearly both pale in comparison to Top Gear UK.

kred · 11-01-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayrton91

Any ideas where this was filmed? That is one amazing road to drive...

most likely the Malibu mountains in California

DavidMc · 11-01-2011, 08:55 PM

I liked the review, sloppy facts and all. It was his honest impression of the car. He didn't over research it. He drove it. I have said the same thing about the lack of extra electronics increasing the odds of it being a future classic. No electric, glass dash to go out of style. No auto or paddle shifters to be passed by with newer technology. The simpler and more pure and raw the car, the more timeless I believe it will be. The "latest technology" is only current until the next thing comes along.

I don't believe it will ever be worth close to $200k, but do think it has all the right stuff to be a rare, iconic model.

I plant to keep mine a very long time, so that's a good thing.

jrivera952 · 11-02-2011, 01:16 AM

2:48, mad funny

RaptorKTM · 11-02-2011, 01:30 AM

Matt Farah has come a long way since I first helped him film a few years back. I agree with the issue that a lot of facts are either due to lack of product knowledge or just plain wrong, however I think that for what it is it was a nice HD video of a 1 Series M which is really all I cared to pay attention to during that video.

Robert · 11-02-2011, 02:27 AM

I really dont like the point of view he offers on the show, almost pointless. Just watched his RS4 vs. S4 comparo review recently, nothing insightful. Don't get me wrong I think he's cool as heck and fun to hang out in person, the show, not so much value added besides the good cinematography

My counter point to his 1M lack of electronics is that 1M is already old and ordinary? Is that what he's trying to say? Its already old tech the initial depreciation is gone?

Rikx1M · 11-02-2011, 02:36 AM

Bummer...this is all I get here in Germany...

Unfortunately, this video is not available in Germany because it may contain music for which GEMA has not granted the respective music rights.

Ain't that a bunch of BS...."may" contain...now the digital rights crazies are banning content on the assumption that it "may" not be something.

Anyone have a link that "may" work in Germany?

Amnizu · 11-02-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikx135

Bummer...this is all I get here in Germany...

Unfortunately, this video is not available in Germany because it may contain music for which GEMA has not granted the respective music rights.

Ain't that a bunch of BS...."may" contain...now the digital rights crazies are banning content on the assumption that it "may" not be something.

Anyone have a link that "may" work in Germany?

Just use a proxy to a US mapped IP, or find your region cookie and modify them.

jtuds · 11-02-2011, 02:21 PM

When I finally got a hold of a BMW dealer near me that was getting a 1 series M, they told me they were only guaranteed 2 cars and already had a waiting list of 6 people.

It will be interesting to see what they sell for in the next few years. I don't think I have the patience to wait.

Rikx1M · 11-02-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnizu

Just use a proxy to a US mapped IP, or find your region cookie and modify them.

OK...sounds easy...proxies and region cookies....guess it's time to google this...

taibanl · 11-02-2011, 11:31 PM

There is a firmware update that remaps the mute button to disable processing (hence removing all time delay-->echo). Im not sure if its available on the us or the europe site but its somewhere. Look at the diymobileaudio thread

taibanl · 11-02-2011, 11:31 PM

Test

taibanl · 11-02-2011, 11:31 PM

Test fjjc

taibanl · 11-03-2011, 07:02 AM

Im sure youre better to sell the car and buy the color you want

taibanl · 11-03-2011, 03:06 PM

Yes

taibanl · 11-03-2011, 05:50 PM

Test

gallian93 · 11-04-2011, 08:38 AM

^WTF^

gallian93 · 11-04-2011, 08:40 AM

Also...
Does anyone else find Farah really really annoying?
Why?... can't put my finger on it...
I just find his reviews (or the way he reviews) irritating

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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	lol That guy can hardly fit in the car. I like all the sounds of the car in the video though. __________________
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DavidMc Private First Class 12 Rep 100 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I liked the review, sloppy facts and all. It was his honest impression of the car. He didn't over research it. He drove it. I have said the same thing about the lack of extra electronics increasing the odds of it being a future classic. No electric, glass dash to go out of style. No auto or paddle shifters to be passed by with newer technology. The simpler and more pure and raw the car, the more timeless I believe it will be. The "latest technology" is only current until the next thing comes along. I don't believe it will ever be worth close to $200k, but do think it has all the right stuff to be a rare, iconic model. I plant to keep mine a very long time, so that's a good thing.
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RaptorKTM Colonel 234 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	Matt Farah has come a long way since I first helped him film a few years back. I agree with the issue that a lot of facts are either due to lack of product knowledge or just plain wrong, however I think that for what it is it was a nice HD video of a 1 Series M which is really all I cared to pay attention to during that video.
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Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I really dont like the point of view he offers on the show, almost pointless. Just watched his RS4 vs. S4 comparo review recently, nothing insightful. Don't get me wrong I think he's cool as heck and fun to hang out in person, the show, not so much value added besides the good cinematography My counter point to his 1M lack of electronics is that 1M is already old and ordinary? Is that what he's trying to say? Its already old tech the initial depreciation is gone? __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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Rikx1M MSgt (ret) 561 Rep 2,116 Posts Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where the car was born iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [10.00]	Bummer...this is all I get here in Germany... Unfortunately, this video is not available in Germany because it may contain music for which GEMA has not granted the respective music rights. Ain't that a bunch of BS...."may" contain...now the digital rights crazies are banning content on the assumption that it "may" not be something. Anyone have a link that "may" work in Germany?
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jtuds Major 71 Rep 1,111 Posts Drives: 335rwd Dinan S2 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London, ON iTrader: (0)	When I finally got a hold of a BMW dealer near me that was getting a 1 series M, they told me they were only guaranteed 2 cars and already had a waiting list of 6 people. It will be interesting to see what they sell for in the next few years. I don't think I have the patience to wait.
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	There is a firmware update that remaps the mute button to disable processing (hence removing all time delay-->echo). Im not sure if its available on the us or the europe site but its somewhere. Look at the diymobileaudio thread
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gallian93 Captain 94 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 18 M3 cs/72 tii Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philadelphia PA iTrader: (22) Garage List 2010 e90 M3 (Sold) [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00] 2013 X5M [0.00] 2008 E93 M3 Traded [0.00] 2002 330Ci (SOLD) [0.00] 2005 e46 M3 TOTALED [0.00] 2008 Z4 MC (sold) [5.00] 1972 BMW 2002tii [10.00] 2011 X6M (SOLD) [8.00]	Also... Does anyone else find Farah really really annoying? Why?... can't put my finger on it... I just find his reviews (or the way he reviews) irritating __________________ [/B]2018 BMW M3 CS (SMB) (Daily Driver)1991 E30 w S52 swap(New addition)[/B]1972 BMW 2002tii (ITS ALIVE)2013 X5M (Wife's DD) ,2009 AUDI A4 3.2 (Winter/Aupair) 2010 e90 M3 (Sold 2020),2011 X5 5.0i (Traded 2019),2007 335 IX(sold 2018),2008 Z4 MC (sold 2017 Still sad about it), 2011 X6M (sold 2015)2008 E93 M3 (Traded 2013), 2005 e46 M3(solidified affair)(wrecked 2010), 2002 330Ci (started love affair)(Sold 2009)
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