Test drove 1m! What else?!

[///BYU]

Originally Posted by Dee Pee

If there was one other small, fast, fun, overpowered and completely impractical car I still lust after, it's the Mini JCW GP from 2013. Those can be had for about 30k.

...for which we also have Dr. Kay Segler to thank.

Originally Posted by nachob

I read a fascinating review in car and driver in the Cayman S. They said it was so good at carving curves that it took out some of the drama, hence fun. The Cayman is a best of breed curve carving machine and looks amazing on top especially in blue but I can see what they mean. I just spent a day at Knotts Berry Farm with the kids riding rollercosters. The silver bullet is an awesome ride. Fast, smooth, suspension type rollercoster. We loved it and we thought of skipping the Ghostrider which is fairly new but all wood. No way it would be as fun as the super smooth fast modern coaster. We were wrong! Krikey, that thing was loud, bumpy, fast with a huge drop and the rickety klackety sound added an element of danger that made it excilarating. I think this the best analogy I can offer. The Cayman is a better curve carving more refined machine but the 1M has a wooden coaster-like soul that makes it a little dangerous and fun. Hope that helps!

Your metaphors just keep getting better and better!

[smq42]

Originally Posted by craina

Agreed. I too have something old on its way, '95 911 c2. I love the 1m and it will be incredibly hard to part with but it will be for sale soon

Similar situation for me. I have a 1M and also have an older air cooled 911 and have been alternating between them for past few years. To keep mileage down on the 1M, I've spent this entire summer with the 911 - both on the road and for HPDE.

When I got back in the 1M after 4 months of being in the 911, I found it amazingly fast but the level of engagement just doesn't compare with the old Porsche. The 90s cars really rocked!

[Benja]

I've got a year 2000 Exige that has an engine transplant and runs a 350bhp charged Honda motor. In terms of driver involvement,..it's off the chart. You've seriously gotta be in the mood though as its so demanding, hot, loud and lairy a real sensory overload. My 1M is a nice foil as it is so much more civilised but still with a hard edge.

[1&done]

^That is seriously badass!

[Benja]

Originally Posted by 1&done

^That is seriously badass!

Yup, owned it for nearly 13years and it still gives me goosebumps whenever I open the garage to this :



Similar power to the 1M but at 9000rpm in about half the weight,..like I said you gotta be in the mood!

[Iceman21]

Fook me ^^^^

I want one!

[ayao]

Originally Posted by Benja

Yup, owned it for nearly 13years and it still gives me goosebumps whenever I open the garage to this :



Similar power to the 1M but at 9000rpm in about half the weight,..like I said you gotta be in the mood!

That thing is raunchy.

[CarJunkie]

Originally Posted by Benja

Yup, owned it for nearly 13years and it still gives me goosebumps whenever I open the garage to this :



Similar power to the 1M but at 9000rpm in about half the weight,..like I said you gotta be in the mood!

Jeebus!

[UsualSuspect]

Originally Posted by Benja

Yup, owned it for nearly 13years and it still gives me goosebumps whenever I open the garage to this :



Similar power to the 1M but at 9000rpm in about half the weight,..like I said you gotta be in the mood!

Wow! I love it!

[Benja]

Thanks guys, sorry for the thread drift. Maybe we should have a separate thread with pics of 1M owner's other rides? It often seems that having 1M means having some other interesting metal too..

In the meantime,..oh go on then a couple more pics of my Lotus Exige.

[1'M Blue]

@Benja That is a bad ass ride right there !

[craina]

[griz31]

That is one awesome car

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by nachob

I read a fascinating review in car and driver in the Cayman S. They said it was so good at carving curves that it took out some of the drama, hence fun. The Cayman is a best of breed curve carving machine and looks amazing on top especially in blue but I can see what they mean. I just spent a day at Knotts Berry Farm with the kids riding rollercosters. The silver bullet is an awesome ride. Fast, smooth, suspension type rollercoster. We loved it and we thought of skipping the Ghostrider which is fairly new but all wood. No way it would be as fun as the super smooth fast modern coaster. We were wrong! Krikey, that thing was loud, bumpy, fast with a huge drop and the rickety klackety sound added an element of danger that made it excilarating. I think this the best analogy I can offer. The Cayman is a better curve carving more refined machine but the 1M has a wooden coaster-like soul that makes it a little dangerous and fun. Hope that helps!

GREAT analogy.. !