Evo Magazine

clived · 07-18-2011, 08:52 AM

The latest copy of Evo mag has just arrived on my doormat. They are running a 1M on long term test for six months. Not much to report in this issue, except "...I grabbed a blissful 15 minutes pushing the 1M hard on a fabulous B-road and it was one of the best 15 minutes of my life. In fact, on my return I emailed BMW and asked if we could keep the car for longer than the planned six months. Much longer..." :-)

b33g33 · 07-18-2011, 09:00 AM

Was it Harris or Catchpole writing this?

Evo is the best car mag out there right now. I just hate ponying up $10+ everytime I want to read it.

Anyone try the iPad version? How does it compare to the paper one?

clived · 07-18-2011, 09:05 AM

Neither. It's Nick Trott

ChrisBuer · 07-18-2011, 09:34 AM

Ooooh that's interesting! I'll have to wander down to the newsagents and see if I can buy a copy.

So that's both Autocar and Evo running a 1M on a long term test now. Although I won't complain about it as I love to read the articles, but it does seem odd that they should run a limited run car on a long term basis. It's not as if you can buy them any more in the UK now....

Aussie_in_London · 07-18-2011, 09:39 AM

they have to do something with the press cars now, and if they happened to be pre productions models they will end up as recycle cubes lol

the_steff · 07-18-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

it does seem odd that they should run a limited run car on a long term basis. It's not as if you can buy them any more in the UK now....

Halo effect - makes the 'brand' sound a bit more exciting and people will rush down to the main dealer find out the 1M is out of production and buy a 120d instead...

maybe.

Aussie_in_London · 07-18-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by b33g33

Anyone try the iPad version? How does it compare to the paper one?

Yeah a mate of mine who just happens to be a UK sales manager for Apple (and just recently ex CSL owner) runs the ipad version and he rates it especially all the additional vids you get.......

b33g33 · 07-18-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

Yeah a mate of mine who just happens to be a UK sales manager for Apple (and just recently ex CSL owner) runs the ipad version and he rates it especially all the additional vids you get.......

Cool. So, from a content perspective the iPad is exactly the same as the print version + Multimedia content?

Seems like a much better deal here in the US than print copies at $10/ea

clived · 07-18-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Ooooh that's interesting! I'll have to wander down to the newsagents and see if I can buy a copy.

Might not be out till tomorrow - I think subsciber issues are *meant* to arrive before it hits the shops.

ChrisBuer · 07-18-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by clived

Might not be out till tomorrow - I think subsciber issues are *meant* to arrive before it hits the shops.

No worries, already got a copy sorted. My dad is a subscriber and I'm seeing him tonight, so I'll "borrow" his copy for a little while

Aussie_in_London · 07-18-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by b33g33

Cool. So, from a content perspective the iPad is exactly the same as the print version + Multimedia content?

Seems like a much better deal here in the US than print copies at $10/ea

Yep

and some good quality vids on certain features......

If I had the ipad I wouldn't bother with the printed copy, save some trees and all that stuff lol .

rod1 · 07-18-2011, 11:23 AM

The Ipad version is incredible.

marcel b · 07-18-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rod1

The Ipad version is incredible.

Indeed! I am subscribed to it as well. On paper it cost 20USD here in Switzerland

. So the Ipad subscription is a good deal

What annoys me is that the new magazine is still not out yet for the Ipad! They should launch it at the same date as the paper version.

Shost · 07-18-2011, 04:01 PM

Topgear magazine running one for a few months too (July issue - Evoque on front). Not sure if its the same one from the show. It doesn't mention that. Also they hint at the 1M featuring Performance Car of year awards which will be in the Aug edition. Looks like the motoring press have access to 0.667% of all 1Ms in the UK.

p.s Even my parents local rag in Harlow had a review of the 1M. They only usually do Hyundai MPV tests.

///1M · 07-18-2011, 10:56 PM

Would this be issue number 160?

ChrisBuer · 07-19-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ///1M

Would this be issue number 160?

Yep that's the one

///1M · 07-19-2011, 06:27 AM

I didn't see it available for iPad yet. Downloaded 158 and 159 though. A very well done e-magazine.

Advevo · 07-19-2011, 07:01 AM

I did some backroad driving with my 1M too. I stopped driving because i was almost out off petrol. I had a smile from ear to ear. This car is just increadable on those roads. It feels like a rwd rallycar. Just awesome.

bayer · 07-19-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b33g33

Was it Harris or Catchpole writing this?

Evo is the best car mag out there right now. I just hate ponying up $10+ everytime I want to read it.

Anyone try the iPad version? How does it compare to the paper one?

iPad version is pretty cool. I liked it, first iPad type mag I bought was an Evo article on the 1M.

ChrisBuer · 07-20-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by b33g33

Was it Harris or Catchpole writing this?

Nope, it's Nick Trott (Evo Editer) who is writing the updates.

He did say in the article that the car will be doing Evo track days and will feature in the Car of The Year piece they do every year end. He added that he expected it to do very well

The car will also be used every day for a 70 mile commute and will do some European road trips. It should be good piece to follow!

as7920 · 07-20-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Ooooh that's interesting! I'll have to wander down to the newsagents and see if I can buy a copy.

So that's both Autocar and Evo running a 1M on a long term test now. Although I won't complain about it as I love to read the articles, but it does seem odd that they should run a limited run car on a long term basis. It's not as if you can buy them any more in the UK now....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

they have to do something with the press cars now, and if they happened to be pre productions models they will end up as recycle cubes lol

Odd that they also have the "One of 450" plaques.

Does that mean there were really 460 plaques?

Aussie_in_London · 07-20-2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Nope, it's Nick Trott (Evo Editer) who is writing the updates.

He did say in the article that the car will be doing Evo track days and will feature in the Car of The Year piece they do every year end. He added that he expected it to do very well

The car will also be used every day for a 70 mile commute and will do some European road trips. It should be good piece to follow!

ah to bad they have only just collected as I did their last trackday last month and Nick Trott & Roger Green was present on the day be it in the yellow cupra r and sti

07-18-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
clived Captain 39 Rep 812 Posts Drives: Evolved 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Evo Magazine - Running 1M in Fast Fleet The latest copy of Evo mag has just arrived on my doormat. They are running a 1M on long term test for six months. Not much to report in this issue, except "...I grabbed a blissful 15 minutes pushing the 1M hard on a fabulous B-road and it was one of the best 15 minutes of my life. In fact, on my return I emailed BMW and asked if we could keep the car for longer than the planned six months. Much longer..." :-) __________________ 2019+ BSM M2C 2011-2012: VO 1M Coupe, many toys, Evolve Stage 3. 2008-2011: 135i M Sport Le Mans Blue / Lemon / HGSL. Evolve OBD remap - 390bhp. Also in the family: X3 M40d / Audi S4 (V8)
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b33g33 Give '///M' Hell! 125 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: Einser Rex Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Was it Harris or Catchpole writing this? Evo is the best car mag out there right now. I just hate ponying up $10+ everytime I want to read it. Anyone try the iPad version? How does it compare to the paper one? __________________ The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011
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Shost First Lieutenant 25 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 1M Coupe BSM Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Topgear magazine running one for a few months too (July issue - Evoque on front). Not sure if its the same one from the show. It doesn't mention that. Also they hint at the 1M featuring Performance Car of year awards which will be in the Aug edition. Looks like the motoring press have access to 0.667% of all 1Ms in the UK. p.s Even my parents local rag in Harlow had a review of the 1M. They only usually do Hyundai MPV tests.
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///1M Captain 25 Rep 612 Posts Drives: On a good day, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: between Indiana and the alley iTrader: (0)	I didn't see it available for iPad yet. Downloaded 158 and 159 though. A very well done e-magazine.
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