1M takes on the Cayman R Again plus Godzilla this time!

Pete_vB · 10-20-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewills

If you're looking for VO, the dealer posted at the link below may be worth a shot.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=600044&page=2

Sorry for the jack......

Thanks man. I'm actually looking for either AW or Black, I can't rock the orange. Hopefully someone else will snag it. /threadjack

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Originally Posted by Robert

All else aside I like the Cayman because it looks like a sportscar. Something elegant and yet aggressive about that car.

Funny, I like the 1M partly because it doesn't look like a traditional sportscar... The Cayman does look good to me too though, I'll give it that.

ESC OFF · 10-20-2011, 08:26 PM

Finally picked up my 1M today, I also own a slightly tweaked CaymanS (Remus Racing Exhaust, IDP Intake Plenum, GT3 throttle Body and a Evoluton intake), weight aside it's conservatively close to a CaymanR in terms of power, adjustable suspension 19" wheels etc....I've really looking forward to my own comparison of the two cars even though realistically they are not anywhere near each other in terms of design, drivetrain, engine etc.

I was pleasantly surpised with my first drive (300 miles) of the 1M today, the ride quality vs handling was the first thing that hit me, handles so much better than the 135i MSport yet rides so much better thanks to no damn run-flats.

I am looking forward to my own informal comparo of the 1M and the CaymanS altough based on the reviews out there I doubt anything new will come to light.

M3 Adjuster · 10-21-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gazz

The steering is a new one on me. Is this something you have experienced in your car?

Try it guys..... Drive in a straight line... M button off... Change lanes... Turn M button on.... Change lanes again.... OR... try it in the middle of a long on ramp....

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Originally Posted by Bobby Digital

Interesting...have not heard that one before...source?

1 series M coupe pre-drive...

Luca335 · 10-21-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ESC OFF

Finally picked up my 1M today, I also own a slightly tweaked CaymanS (Remus Racing Exhaust, IDP Intake Plenum, GT3 throttle Body and a Evoluton intake), weight aside it's conservatively close to a CaymanR in terms of power, adjustable suspension 19" wheels etc....I've really looking forward to my own comparison of the two cars even though realistically they are not anywhere near each other in terms of design, drivetrain, engine etc.

I was pleasantly surpised with my first drive (300 miles) of the 1M today, the ride quality vs handling was the first thing that hit me, handles so much better than the 135i MSport yet rides so much better thanks to no damn run-flats.

I am looking forward to my own informal comparo of the 1M and the CaymanS altough based on the reviews out there I doubt anything new will come to light.

In US, 1Ms are not equipped with run flats?

Rikx1M · 10-21-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

love the cayman, they said it's 20k grand better, given they have 20k to spare

For me a couple of major factors...first annual insurance costs for the 1m versus the Porsche...second, cost of repairs, third basic creature comforts that make a DD easier to live with, finally a limited edition car that only 1 in almost 500,000 paople in the US will own...and as people who don't respect their cars start to crash them...that ratio only gets better.

Finally, 20Gs is nothing to sneeze at....spend 5Gs-10Gs on basic mods to suspension, engine, and exhaust and you'll beat much the more expensive competitor, loose some weight, and sounds better....but then again, it's already a great package.

b33g33 · 10-21-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

All else aside I like the Cayman because it looks like a sportscar. Something elegant and yet aggressive about that car.

Well, lucky for you, plenty of Caymans around.

1M, not so much.

b33g33 · 10-21-2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ESC OFF

I was pleasantly surpised with my first drive (300 miles) of the 1M today, the ride quality vs handling was the first thing that hit me, handles so much better than the 135i MSport yet rides so much better thanks to no damn run-flats.

I am looking forward to my own informal comparo of the 1M and the CaymanS altough based on the reviews out there I doubt anything new will come to light.

Congratulations!

Honestly, I would be very interested in your comparison. AFIK, none of the reviewers I've read so far have actually owned both cars.

ESC OFF · 10-21-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Luca335

In US, 1Ms are not equipped with run flats?

No they are not, thank the BMW gods for that!!

ESC OFF · 10-21-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikx135

For me a couple of major factors...first annual insurance costs for the 1m versus the Porsche...second, cost of repairs, third basic creature comforts that make a DD easier to live with, finally a limited edition car that only 1 in almost 500,000 paople in the US will own...and as people who don't respect their cars start to crash them...that ratio only gets better.

Finally, 20Gs is nothing to sneeze at....spend 5Gs-10Gs on basic mods to suspension, engine, and exhaust and you'll beat much the more expensive competitor, loose some weight, and sounds better....but then again, it's already a great package.

My CaymanS (although a 2006) was less expensive to insure than my 2010 135i....just sayin

davett · 10-23-2011, 04:09 PM

driveway drag race and it's the 1M by a nose

mPlasticDesign · 10-24-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 997tt

driveway drag race and it's the 1M by a nose

Very nice!

Artemis · 10-25-2011, 02:27 PM

Regardless personal preference ("I get the 1M/Cayman because to me it's a great driver's car. Period."), there's also the ego prejudice towards getting a Porsche, especially as fortysomething. See for example the Porsche quote of Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray in "Lost in Translation" (01:24 - 01:30 of the video excerpt below).

It doesn't do justice to the excellence of Porsche cars and to all the Porsche enthusiasts getting one of those motoring marvels for all the right reasons, but, unfortunately, IMHO that's the way Joe Public tends to think (mainly because some people indeed get Porsches for boosting their ego towards the outside world).

Although, I'm undoubtedly biased, BMW seems to be less plagued by the showing off perception. Okay, a debate whether, in the eyes of Joe Public, ///M cars are considered to be Q-cars/sleepers, could be controversial. However, as regards Porsches the perception will be more outspoken: definitely no Q-car/sleeper and more prestige. If a 1M and Cayman are parked next to each other and some frustrated, jealous idiot intends to vandalize one of them, may we reasonably assume that he'd rather have at least a go at the Cayman ?

Also this aspect may be part of the equation in the decision process of 1M vs Cayman.

violinfather · 10-25-2011, 02:41 PM

I personally love the Cayman S and if I had the money would buy a Cayman R as a non-daily driver. I have ordered a 1M without ever driving one and have driven many Cayman's, 911's and Boxster's so hear is hoping that everything that I have heard about the fun factor of the 1M is true.

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ESC OFF Major 40 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 1M, CaymanS, 914, 500 Abarth Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Finally picked up my 1M today, I also own a slightly tweaked CaymanS (Remus Racing Exhaust, IDP Intake Plenum, GT3 throttle Body and a Evoluton intake), weight aside it's conservatively close to a CaymanR in terms of power, adjustable suspension 19" wheels etc....I've really looking forward to my own comparison of the two cars even though realistically they are not anywhere near each other in terms of design, drivetrain, engine etc. I was pleasantly surpised with my first drive (300 miles) of the 1M today, the ride quality vs handling was the first thing that hit me, handles so much better than the 135i MSport yet rides so much better thanks to no damn run-flats. I am looking forward to my own informal comparo of the 1M and the CaymanS altough based on the reviews out there I doubt anything new will come to light. __________________ The faster you go, the better it feels
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10-25-2011, 02:27 PM	#34
Artemis Moderator 29363 Rep 13,097 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Regardless personal preference ("I get the 1M/Cayman because to me it's a great driver's car. Period."), there's also the ego prejudice towards getting a Porsche, especially as fortysomething. See for example the Porsche quote of Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray in "Lost in Translation" (01:24 - 01:30 of the video excerpt below). It doesn't do justice to the excellence of Porsche cars and to all the Porsche enthusiasts getting one of those motoring marvels for all the right reasons, but, unfortunately, IMHO that's the way Joe Public tends to think (mainly because some people indeed get Porsches for boosting their ego towards the outside world). Although, I'm undoubtedly biased, BMW seems to be less plagued by the showing off perception. Okay, a debate whether, in the eyes of Joe Public, ///M cars are considered to be Q-cars/sleepers, could be controversial. However, as regards Porsches the perception will be more outspoken: definitely no Q-car/sleeper and more prestige. If a 1M and Cayman are parked next to each other and some frustrated, jealous idiot intends to vandalize one of them, may we reasonably assume that he'd rather have at least a go at the Cayman ? Also this aspect may be part of the equation in the decision process of 1M vs Cayman.
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violinfather Private First Class 5 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I personally love the Cayman S and if I had the money would buy a Cayman R as a non-daily driver. I have ordered a 1M without ever driving one and have driven many Cayman's, 911's and Boxster's so hear is hoping that everything that I have heard about the fun factor of the 1M is true.
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