New potential buyer of a 1M! Need a little advice

Jet Mech · 10-17-2016, 05:49 PM

No clouding on my window trim. Also, ask the stealer why it's missing the headlight washer cover on the right hand side. Make sure you look underneath the front bumper to see how scraped up it might be. Get a PPI done too.

dturn37 · 10-17-2016, 06:34 PM

Headlight washers were all there when I checked it out today. The bottom of the front bumper is a little scraped but not as bad as my current car. Going to schedule a PPI tomorrow morning and if all goes well will be driving home in it later tomorrow. Thanks again for all the info guys. Going to ask about the slight clouding on the trim and see if its just soap residue. If not I'll have them replace it.

ayao · 10-17-2016, 11:31 PM

I've read about shadow line trim discoloration from the harsh chemicals used in drivethrough car washes - I don't think it buffs out, so I would push for replacement.

dturn37 · 10-18-2016, 08:48 PM

I officially joined the 1M club today! Thanks for all the help guys and I look forward to learning more about this great car

Stoney80 · 10-19-2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dturn37

I officially joined the 1M club today! Thanks for all the help guys and I look forward to learning more about this great car

Congratulations! You won't regret the decision.

eeghie · 10-19-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dturn37

I officially joined the 1M club today! Thanks for all the help guys and I look forward to learning more about this great car

Best place for learning is the driver seat! Welcome and enjoy

etr2016 · 10-19-2016, 08:52 PM

Agreed - the non-nav car is the preferred one by most people. Mine has the premium package and HK - two options I personally wanted. I'm 6'3" and fit fine - but generally never turn down extra headroom. On a totally random note - the Toyota 4runner doesnt have a passenger seat that goes up and down. I fit in the 1m, but not a toyota 4runner passenger seat...

dturn37 · 10-20-2016, 03:56 AM

I can't explain how happy this car has made me! Ive owned my fair share of sports cars and I can honestly say this is the best one I've ever owned. Thank you again for all the help guys. I look forward to being an active forum member.

CarJunkie · 10-20-2016, 08:01 AM

Nice!

GimmeanM · 10-20-2016, 09:25 AM

Welcome!!

buddalun · 10-20-2016, 10:08 AM

Excellent choice; best color, too.

Feco · 10-25-2016, 10:53 AM

Nice!! As first update go for Akrapovic.. you won't regret!

craina · 10-25-2016, 11:11 AM

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Nice!! As first update go for Akrapovic.. you won't regret!

This or just clean up those exhaust tips. I had good results using some polishing soap and ultra fine steel wool.

Congrats and enjoy!

E30 Racer · 10-25-2016, 11:55 AM

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This or just clean up those exhaust tips. I had good results using some polishing soap and ultra fine steel wool.

Congrats and enjoy!

The OE tips are chrome...don't use steel wool. Try this, a microfiber cloth, and some elbow grease instead: http://www.autogeek.net/auto-metal-polish.html

craina · 10-25-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by E30 Racer

The OE tips are chrome...don't use steel wool. Try this, a microfiber cloth, and some elbow grease instead: http://www.autogeek.net/auto-metal-polish.html

Worked wonders for me - polishing soap and microfiber alone did not cut it

Followed this technique - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5-pAvgmJuw - no swirls or unwanted marring.

E30 Racer · 10-25-2016, 01:57 PM

If you use steel wool on chrome, it *will* scratch it. No way around it. Depending on how particular you are, they may not be particularly apparent, but swirls will be there.

I'm a show car guy, so I'm really fussy about these things. Chemical cleaning is the way to go here unless the tips are trashed. In that case, some swirls may be acceptable and/or unavoidable.

///BYU · 11-01-2016, 11:08 AM

Congrats and welcome. As others have said, I also think you're better off without nav. You get a cleaner looking dash and get manual seats, etc.

I actually ordered my 1M without nav and when we picked it up (European Delivery), it had navigation and iDrive due to a BMW ordering / production error that affected a very small number of cars (info here). On the plus side, my car is one of only a few in the U.S. (likely single digits) that has navigation without power seats, power folding mirrors, park distance control, etc. And it didn't cost me anything. But I never use the nav. Ever. I sometimes use iDrive to show what music / podcasts I'm streaming and to check things like oil level, but that's about it.

I programmed preset #5 to turn off the nav screen and that's my default driving mode. : )

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Jet Mech First Lieutenant 66 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Coupe VO Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nowhereville iTrader: (1)	No clouding on my window trim. Also, ask the stealer why it's missing the headlight washer cover on the right hand side. Make sure you look underneath the front bumper to see how scraped up it might be. Get a PPI done too. __________________ 2011 1M Coupe VO 2015 MB GLK 250 Blutec Deez 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins Deez 2001 S54 M Coupe (Sold) 1998 M3/4 (Sold)
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10-17-2016, 06:34 PM	#24
dturn37 Private First Class 36 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (4)	Headlight washers were all there when I checked it out today. The bottom of the front bumper is a little scraped but not as bad as my current car. Going to schedule a PPI tomorrow morning and if all goes well will be driving home in it later tomorrow. Thanks again for all the info guys. Going to ask about the slight clouding on the trim and see if its just soap residue. If not I'll have them replace it.
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ayao Thread killer 642 Rep 1,896 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	I've read about shadow line trim discoloration from the harsh chemicals used in drivethrough car washes - I don't think it buffs out, so I would push for replacement.
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10-18-2016, 08:48 PM	#26
dturn37 Private First Class 36 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (4)	I officially joined the 1M club today! Thanks for all the help guys and I look forward to learning more about this great car
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10-19-2016, 08:52 PM	#29
etr2016 Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 1M - Black Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Scottsdale,AZ iTrader: (0)	Agreed - the non-nav car is the preferred one by most people. Mine has the premium package and HK - two options I personally wanted. I'm 6'3" and fit fine - but generally never turn down extra headroom. On a totally random note - the Toyota 4runner doesnt have a passenger seat that goes up and down. I fit in the 1m, but not a toyota 4runner passenger seat... __________________ 2011 - 1M - Black 2007 - Honda S2000 - Black 2020 - Lexus GX460 - Black 2022 - Lexus ES350 - Black
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dturn37 Private First Class 36 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (4)	I can't explain how happy this car has made me! Ive owned my fair share of sports cars and I can honestly say this is the best one I've ever owned. Thank you again for all the help guys. I look forward to being an active forum member.
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10-25-2016, 10:53 AM	#34
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10-25-2016, 01:57 PM	#38
E30 Racer Captain 220 Rep 695 Posts Drives: '11 1M, '09 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (2)	If you use steel wool on chrome, it will scratch it. No way around it. Depending on how particular you are, they may not be particularly apparent, but swirls will be there. I'm a show car guy, so I'm really fussy about these things. Chemical cleaning is the way to go here unless the tips are trashed. In that case, some swirls may be acceptable and/or unavoidable.
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11-01-2016, 11:08 AM	#39
///BYU Lieutenant 269 Rep 470 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT iTrader: (1)	Congrats and welcome. As others have said, I also think you're better off without nav. You get a cleaner looking dash and get manual seats, etc. I actually ordered my 1M without nav and when we picked it up (European Delivery), it had navigation and iDrive due to a BMW ordering / production error that affected a very small number of cars (info here). On the plus side, my car is one of only a few in the U.S. (likely single digits) that has navigation without power seats, power folding mirrors, park distance control, etc. And it didn't cost me anything. But I never use the nav. Ever. I sometimes use iDrive to show what music / podcasts I'm streaming and to check things like oil level, but that's about it. I programmed preset #5 to turn off the nav screen and that's my default driving mode. : )
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