1M goes live on BMWUSA.com

Bluechipper · 03-10-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari4evr1

I completely agree. If the M division boss says it's and "M" (also going back to their old roots)car and the next gen M3 is supposed to have a 6 cyl. turbo, then, who are we to say this new 1M is NOT a true M??? Because it has turbos? silly indeed...

It is a parts bin "M-car".

It just doesn't have the same amount of R&D behind it as other M vehicles.

Doesn't make it a bad car, just the facts.

BrokenVert · 03-10-2011, 01:05 PM

Id rathe have an Alfa 4C for that kind of money

Garduna · 03-10-2011, 01:43 PM

It's sad to see that for the same price and currency conversion, a 1series m from the states cost as much as a 135i in Canada. Canadians are paying way too much for our cars T_T

Denso · 03-10-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

It's sad to see that for the same price and currency conversion, a 1series m from the states cost as much as a 135i in Canada. Canadians are paying way too much for our cars T_T

Try the UK or rest of Europe, the prices make your eyes water

cracka · 03-10-2011, 02:07 PM

While I understand that frustration on the surface, the truth is that volume matters. It's cheaper to do business when your sales are greater by an order of magnitude.

2010 BMW Group Canada Sales (BMW + Mini): 31,703

2010 BMW USA Sales (BMW + Mini): 265,757

iatacs19 · 03-10-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

While I understand that frustration on the surface, the truth is that volume matters. It's cheaper to do business when your sales are greater by an order of magnitude.

2010 BMW Group Canada Sales (BMW + Mini): 31,703

2010 BMW USA Sales (BMW + Mini): 265,757

LeifW · 03-10-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CAE90

As much as I like the body styling ... maybe Im wrong but a 35hp difference, badges and body kit ... doesn't do the M-Badge justice

You forgot about the M3 suspension and LSD.

Leif W.

aus135i · 03-10-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Denso

Try the UK or rest of Europe, the prices make your eyes water

plz!!! have u been to a place called Australia? the AUD is currently > USD at 1 to 1.012 i think...and the 1M cost here in Australia....... wait for it.........

$115000 <---- on the road with all tax and duties of coz

MWM · 03-10-2011, 02:46 PM

And M3 brakes and . . . torque

On overboost, 369lb-ft (500N-m) . . . same as my E39 M5 but over a broader rpm range and with what, 750 fewer lbs weight? Can't see how that's a bad thing, especially if you drive on the street ever.

Denso · 03-10-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

plz!!! have u been to a place called Australia? the AUD is currently > USD at 1 to 1.012 i think...and the 1M cost here in Australia....... wait for it.........

$115000 <---- on the road with all tax and duties of coz

Ouch and i thought nearly £48000 for my 1M with a maintenance package (which is free in USA) was expensive

1SerieStud · 03-10-2011, 02:53 PM

This car is as M worthy as any other M car. Let's see: M3 chassis and suspension, M3 brakes and comp. package wheels, M3 LSD, wider track than a regular 135i, and BMW themselves labeled it an M car. Who are we to say otherwise?!?

For the guy who said not enough r&d, what better than the 4 years of real life testing the power plant has been exposed to? Also, many of the major components are coming from the M3 which has definitely undergone plenty of r&d.

jsublime · 03-10-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

This car is as M worthy as any other M car. Let's see: M3 chassis and suspension, M3 brakes and comp. package wheels, M3 LSD, wider track than a regular 135i, and BMW themselves labeled it an M car. Who are we to say otherwise?!?

Well said. The biggest difference seems to be the limited production. Anyone can buy an m3, the 1M seems to be much more difficult to acquire.

WULFFZA · 03-10-2011, 04:50 PM

My second pic post this year that was transferred to a Bimmerpost homepage link, thaks mods!

UrHookUp · 03-10-2011, 06:33 PM

I just sent in my custom build sheet for the new 1M to my M Sport Rep at Bert Smith BMW. I will be filling out the paperwork & financing stuff over the weekend. 6-8 weeks approx for delivery.

JB135MDCT · 03-10-2011, 08:13 PM

Thanks BMW for increasing the value of my car. These new prices are ridiculous.

Red135 · 03-10-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by UrHookUp

I just sent in my custom build sheet for the new 1M to my M Sport Rep at Bert Smith BMW. I will be filling out the paperwork & financing stuff over the weekend. 6-8 weeks approx for delivery.

Wow. So you already have a production number?

positiveions · 03-10-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Pure diehard M car with a turbo? Die hard M car was past M coupe. They stole the plain M logo from those and all z m's shame on you BMW.

rethink your ideology; many former/current //M owners found/find themselves purchasing S/Cs and Turbos.
I need to remind you that the first //M car was a turbocharged: //M1 and that was a diehard //M car.

M3 Adjuster · 03-10-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

While I understand that frustration on the surface, the truth is that volume matters. It's cheaper to do business when your sales are greater by an order of magnitude.

2010 BMW Group Canada Sales (BMW + Mini): 31,703

2010 BMW USA Sales (BMW + Mini): 265,757

I hate to say I never thought of this myself... I've seen so many threads where prices have been mentioned and some even accused BMW of price guoging certain countries.... thanks for pointing out the pink elephant in the room.. .. when it comes to sales....volume is king.

bignicky1 · 03-10-2011, 10:12 PM

nice but dont think i would spend that money on a m1, for only suspension and 35hp more...imo

Papethova · 03-10-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bignicky1

nice but dont think i would spend that money on a m1, for only suspension and 35hp more...imo

its approx a 4k difference between a comparable 135 and a 1M

DarthColin · 03-11-2011, 01:42 AM

Does anyone have any idea when the owners manual will be available on the bmwusa.com website?
CM

MrRoboto · 03-11-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cracka

While I understand that frustration on the surface, the truth is that volume matters. It's cheaper to do business when your sales are greater by an order of magnitude.

2010 BMW Group Canada Sales (BMW + Mini): 31,703

2010 BMW USA Sales (BMW + Mini): 265,757

Compared to other markets, Canadian prices are not too bad. Thankfully we have a huge consumer to the south of us which puts pressure on our vendors to keep prices relatively competitive. Generally Canadian models will come with more options as standard to try and make up some of the difference.

BTY...China is not far from eclipsing the US as the largest export market for BMW.

OT...As I type this I wonder why the US never adopted the metric system...

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