BMW 1M and Boss 302 take on the M3 (video reviews by Everyday Driver))

[Em/1]

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

Say what? I've had a 135i and a E92 M3, the M3 clearly had way more spacious and comfortable back seat.

Well, 1M definitely has more shoulder room, slightly less leg room and more headroom. The headroom thing is more noticeable than the measurements suggest. Can't comment on finish quality of 135 tho I assume size is same...

[Em/1]

Originally Posted by b33g33

Exactly.

The problem with almost everyone pontificating about the 1M on these forums is that most (if not all) have never had seat time (let alone driven) in one.

I've always been a massive fan of the M3 and always will be. However, 90% of the time, a 1M is a better driver's car unless your daily commute includes a section of the 'ring or you need 2 more doors.

+1

[uae247]

Well,
Am lucky enough to have all 3!
M3 came first, then 1M and lastly the Boss 302.

Honestly,
They are all amazing.
M3 is just balanced with an amazing soundtrack and throttle.
1M is just explosive torque and mean looks.

The Boss, well, it is the best balanced muscle car that I have driven. Steering feel is just amazing and the soundtrack is mean. I also took the baffles out.

Am not selling any. All of them are great.

M3 and 1M are on KW clubsport suspension while the Boss 302 is still stock.

[Dee Pee]

Originally Posted by b33g33

The key thing to note about the video is how often these guys are grinning and or giggling when driving the 1M.

Exactly. Go back to the video reviews thread and forward to the parts where the testers start to give a candid impression of the car--and then mute the sound and take a close look at their faces.

There are a lot of cars out there that are better than the 1M, but this little beastie still evokes a lot of interest and smiles out of people.

[mxa121]

All of the great 1m reviews do not mean much to me because unless you want to pay "too much" for the car, you cannot get one. When that car was released, I intended on buying used. BMW shot that dream out of the sky by underproducing.
So I plan on upgrading to an m3 instead. Those are bargains compared to the 1m prices that I have seen. More car, less or equal cash (used of course).

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by uae247

Well,
Am lucky enough to have all 3!
M3 came first, then 1M and lastly the Boss 302.

Honestly,
They are all amazing.
M3 is just balanced with an amazing soundtrack and throttle.
1M is just explosive torque and mean looks.

The Boss, well, it is the best balanced muscle car that I have driven. Steering feel is just amazing and the soundtrack is mean. I also took the baffles out.

Am not selling any. All of them are great.

M3 and 1M are on KW clubsport suspension while the Boss 302 is still stock.

and also E30 M3... wow...

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[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by b33g33

The key thing to note about the video is how often these guys are grinning and or giggling when driving the 1M.

That's what this car is all about. It's not about track times (even though it holds it's own). It's not about straight line speed (even though it's mind-blowingly quick in through-the-gears).

It's about FUN.

the grins tell the story.

[krnnerdboy]

Originally Posted by b33g33

Interesting. You were swayed by one negative review but totally unaffected by the positive reviews (which were the vast majority).

Maybe you can just say you couldn't get one?

Lol... No need to justify your purchase through Internet bullying or trying to expose my financial situation

[Alpine*]

Pity they couldn't throw a M135i in the mix, would have spiced things up . Sorry iirc they are not US bound

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by TK-421

This guy can't be serious.

This guy is the reason people think BMW drivers are douchebags.

[b33g33]

Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

Lol... No need to justify your purchase through Internet bullying or trying to expose my financial situation

wow, you have a really high opinion of yourself.

I couldn't care less about your financial situation or your opinion on a car I love.

I was merely pointing out that your reasoning for shunning the 1M seemed to be based on a lopsided and non-representative review and frankly made me question your credibility on this thread.

Feel free to think we all care about your life and bank balance though.

[UNO///M]

Watching this video just wanna make me go and hit some twisties tomorrow morning. Love my little monster.

[krnnerdboy]

Originally Posted by uae247

Well,
Am lucky enough to have all 3!
M3 came first, then 1M and lastly the Boss 302.

Honestly,
They are all amazing.
M3 is just balanced with an amazing soundtrack and throttle.
1M is just explosive torque and mean looks.

The Boss, well, it is the best balanced muscle car that I have driven. Steering feel is just amazing and the soundtrack is mean. I also took the baffles out.

Am not selling any. All of them are great.

M3 and 1M are on KW clubsport suspension while the Boss 302 is still stock.

Nice lineup! A collection that's drool worthy!

My boss302 on h&r rss with 275 squared setup was one of the most balanced cars I ever had the pleasure of driving. Also within the first 500 miles I was able to get within a second of randy pobst time at streets of willow. Definitely a great easy to drive muscle car

[uae247]

I think I will get some nice springs for the Boss soon.

:-)
What wheels on the square setup?

[kgroschi]

The 1M is the only car I almost crashed on the Autobahn. 3rd gear, WOT over a little bumb, completely lost the tail and luckily I reacted quicker than the DSC and was able to get it back after first facing the center-guardrails in a 30 degree angle, then the outer-guardrails... Luckily I used to do pro kart racing. I am not a fan since that incident though. Because the tail is light, the car has a lot of torque, and once it's a little wet and the tail steps out it happens VERY quickly.

[Kayani_1]

This type of stigma would only bother people with small dick. Hell with what anyone thinks. I am from the opinion that your car and your girl is much the same in this manner...... that they both are some thing..... which pleases you and makes you happy.

Now if you have to justify it to everyone all the time...... then well.......you might as well start riding public transportation and masturbating.......who needs a girl or a car....

Originally Posted by BigMacSmallFries

There seems to be 4 "affordable" cars that real car enthusiasts make a big deal out of: the M3, 1M, Boxster, and the Cayman.

I don't like the stigma that by owning the 1M, Boxster, or Cayman everyone thinks you bought it because you couldn't afford an M3 or a 911. I'm not the type of person who gives a **** what other people think, but it's a hassle having to defend yourself and explain your purchase to others --this seems to be a topic that drives my buddy with the 1M nuts. It's all an ego thing at the end of the day, but you should have a smile on your face if you own any of the four.

PS > The Boss is not that great of a car, I've driven one.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by mxa121

All of the great 1m reviews do not mean much to me because unless you want to pay "too much" for the car, you cannot get one. When that car was released, I intended on buying used. BMW shot that dream out of the sky by underproducing.
So I plan on upgrading to an m3 instead. Those are bargains compared to the 1m prices that I have seen. More car, less or equal cash (used of course).

Well, it's not exactly a 250 GTO or Macca F1 LM.



Cheers
Robin

[Diver]

A Boss 302 is still a Ford, and you get service geared to owners of Escort's, V6 Mustangs and F-150's. It is the Ford equivalent of owning a Corvette and getting the same bad service Chevy gives to Cruze owners. I have been there with the Vette.

[krnnerdboy]

Originally Posted by Diver

A Boss 302 is still a Ford, and you get service geared to owners of Escort's, V6 Mustangs and F-150's. It is the Ford equivalent of owning a Corvette and getting the same bad service Chevy gives to Cruze owners. I have been there with the Vette.

That's the unfortunate truth, however BMW treats you the same as well. I don't notice any difference in service or sales when I bring in my 328 or m6, which is a great thing considering every customer is treated with the utmost respect

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Thurman Murch

I'm not talking shit [...] And if you are a real enthusiast you would have put a supercharger kit on your M3 [...]
douchebag [...] you don't know what the hell you are talking about.

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

And you calling me a douchebag and not a "true" enthusiast because a haven't put a S/C on my M3 is laughable and shows who the real DB is.

Originally Posted by TK-421

This guy can't be serious.

Originally Posted by bradleyland

This guy is the reason people think BMW drivers are douchebags.

Originally Posted by Kayani_1

This type of stigma would only bother people with small dick. Hell with what anyone thinks.

The decision of BMW M not to equip the 1M with front fog lights must have been a major disappointment for some...


"Move over, you ass!!" - "Otherwise I will shove your trunk into your glove box!!" - "OK, I take this one!".


"Hey! What's wrong here? WHO's the BMW driver here?!"


"My new distance warning feature. It beeps whenever I fall back more than two meters!"


[Driving school] "No! Not that way, Mr. Müller!! First the blinker, then the headlights!"

[krnnerdboy]

Originally Posted by uae247

I think I will get some nice springs for the Boss soon.

:-)
What wheels on the square setup?

Tsw nurburgring 19x9.5. But I don't recommend them as I bent all 4 on a mild off track excursion




Post up your stable!

[1MtoM3]

went from 1M to M3 and never looked back .
All great cars .
Mustang is very cool , but very unpretty......very .