"M1" R.I.P?

dmboone25 · 04-23-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BForbes

Scott should tell us if anybody in this ridiculously large thread got the name right.

I think we have seen every possible combination in this thread--it has to be here somewhere....

M1, 1M, M Coupe are still my favorites....I think the addition of tii would just confuse most people....and I sincerely hope 135 won't appear anywhere....

OneDirty · 04-23-2010, 09:31 AM

I wouldn't object to M135i - it's a little clumsy but they've used a similar title for 3 previous cars...and it'll go with my other thing:

oztiks · 04-23-2010, 09:43 AM

This guessing name is rather fun

Only a few reasonable options.
Recapturing the spirit of the 2002 bmw, the 1 series did it's job...it's SOUL well ...that is when the 1 series ///M comes in..music..aggressive street driving...passes under tunnel..hear the QUADS roar...///M splashes on screen.. 1s///M or ///1sM or ///1M or 1///M....Joy is the new 1 series M.

Imagine your own commercial, how would it be???

OneDirty · 04-23-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oztiks

Imagine your own commercial, how would it be???

4 naked chicks (ones that look like Jesse James' various indiscretions for me please) drifting a convertible M1 through a busy city throwing eggs and dog crap at Audis. All smoking cigarettes

"M1. Everyone else is a pussy. Are you a pussy?"

footie · 04-23-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Levi

I know you are happy I now hate BMW, but don't think I am going over to Audi S/RS.

WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?

Seriously, I just took it from your outburst that you were having an off day. I honestly couldn't care less if you hated BMW, went to Audi or anything else in between.

Lighten up.

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Originally Posted by Levi

I have just seen the pics of the new 6 GC and IMO it kills all 4 door coupes in the world, including the very beautifull Rapide and Estoque.

Yes I agree it's beautiful, probably BMW's best looking car in many moons, but I would still rate the Rapide and Estoque even better but that's just me.

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Originally Posted by Levi

And the Audi R8 is also a rebadged Lamborghini Gallardo with Lamborghini V10 engine, just built 30 years later than BMW's Lamborghini .

Actually you have this all wrong, the Lamborghini is Audi designed, with the use of Audi technology and parts, so in effect the R8 and the Gallardo are both Audi cars. I won't get into an argument about what BMW did all those years ago with Lamborghini's input, let's just say that the M1 is an icon and no 1 series should be given that name to tarnish.

oztiks · 04-23-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OneDirty

4 naked chicks (ones that look like Jesse James' various indiscretions for me please) drifting a convertible M1 through a busy city throwing eggs and dog crap at Audis. All smoking cigarettes

"M1. Everyone else is a pussy. Are you a pussy?"

wow!!germans are nasty...lol ....sei still

I like your commercial..lol

OneDirty · 04-23-2010, 10:07 AM

^I'm not German, I'm Welsh

but I am nasty, and came to live here.

It's good

JasonCSU · 04-23-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

but ///M is not a tii - I believe they have different concept?

"tii" isn't a brand or division like ///M is though, not when it was originally used at least. It originally stood for turbo, injected, and intercooled.

footie · 04-23-2010, 10:09 AM

Now back on topic.

I have to agree with most here, to use the M in any other way than the rest of the M saloon/coupe and convertible cars would lessen it's status among the breed for those that are badge dependent.

So if it won't use the 'M1' badge and M135i or 135M sound wrong then why not drop the number system here and run with the 'tii' badge as well as the 'M'. Maybe something like Mtii would look quite tasty on the back of a 1 series.

OneDirty · 04-23-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by footie

Mtii

Not sure I like it, but it's better than tiiM

I don't care what they call it. They could call it Roger, and I'd still want.

JasonCSU · 04-23-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OneDirty

I don't care what they call it. They could call it Roger, and I'd still want.

Spoken like a true enthusiast.

OneDirty · 04-23-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Spoken like a true enthusiast.

enthusiast; much better than fanboy

marvinp · 04-23-2010, 11:48 AM

I just thought about something. You know how the 135i was supposed to be the spiritual successor of the 2002, well maybe the M version of the 1-series will be the spiritual successor of some historical M-car. I don't know BMW history good enough to know that, but does anyone have any ideas?

Hans Delbruck · 04-23-2010, 11:58 AM

If it doesn't say "M1" on the back, the M3/5/6-fanboys will say "It's not a real M-car" just like the 911 fanboys say "The Boxster isn't a real Porsche"

Prepare your responses now....

JasonCSU · 04-23-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

I just thought about something. You know how the 135i was supposed to be the spiritual successor of the 2002, well maybe the M version of the 1-series will be the spiritual successor of some historical M-car. I don't know BMW history good enough to know that, but does anyone have any ideas?

The first M car was the M1, followed by the M635CSi (E24) and M535 (E28). Of course these ended up being badged as the M6 and M5. The E30 M3 followed shortly thereafter.

tkbr0wn · 04-23-2010, 01:06 PM

///MTeen
///MiddleAged
///MThirtySomething
///uMTeen

ChrisK · 04-23-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hans Delbruck

If it doesn't say "M1" on the back, the M3/5/6-fanboys will say "It's not a real M-car" just like the 911 fanboys say "The Boxster isn't a real Porsche"

Prepare your responses now....

+1 - I said the same thing earlier.

southlight · 04-23-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hans Delbruck

If it doesn't say "M1" on the back, the M3/5/6-fanboys will say "It's not a real M-car" just like the 911 fanboys say "The Boxster isn't a real Porsche"

Prepare your responses now....

The question is: Who cares about these fanboys?

Best regards,
south

BForbes · 04-23-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I think we have seen every possible combination in this thread--it has to be here somewhere....

M1, 1M, M Coupe are still my favorites....I think the addition of tii would just confuse most people....and I sincerely hope 135 won't appear anywhere....

We are 100% in unison, my friend.

dmboone25 · 04-23-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BForbes

We are 100% in unison, my friend.

You got it.

footie · 04-23-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

The question is: Who cares about these fanboys?

Best regards,
south

I doubt any manufacturer do because almost always these nobs can't afford them anyway as most haven't reached driving age yet.

confusion · 04-23-2010, 09:37 PM

Definitely gonna be called ///M2. The original 1er was supposed to be a 2 series BMW in the USA. Speculation of an M2 has been around since at least 2004. Scott's hint of hearkening back to the 2002 just makes even more sense.

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OneDirty Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E28, E34, F20 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Heidelberg, D-Land / UK expat iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't object to M135i - it's a little clumsy but they've used a similar title for 3 previous cars...and it'll go with my other thing:
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oztiks Lieutenant 20 Rep 492 Posts Drives: 2015 435 Gran coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (2)	This guessing name is rather fun Only a few reasonable options. Recapturing the spirit of the 2002 bmw, the 1 series did it's job...it's SOUL well ...that is when the 1 series ///M comes in..music..aggressive street driving...passes under tunnel..hear the QUADS roar...///M splashes on screen.. 1s///M or ///1sM or ///1M or 1///M....Joy is the new 1 series M. Imagine your own commercial, how would it be???
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OneDirty Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E28, E34, F20 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Heidelberg, D-Land / UK expat iTrader: (0)	^I'm not German, I'm Welsh but I am nasty, and came to live here. It's good
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marvinp Captain 274 Rep 612 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I just thought about something. You know how the 135i was supposed to be the spiritual successor of the 2002, well maybe the M version of the 1-series will be the spiritual successor of some historical M-car. I don't know BMW history good enough to know that, but does anyone have any ideas? __________________ 2018 F80 M3 Comp, Silverstone Metallic II, w/ black 666M (Ordered: 7/9/2017 \| Pickup 9/9/2017) 1998 E36 M3, Cosmos Schwarz Metallic 2009 E82 135i, Montego Blue
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confusion Captain 601 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Definitely gonna be called ///M2. The original 1er was supposed to be a 2 series BMW in the USA. Speculation of an M2 has been around since at least 2004. Scott's hint of hearkening back to the 2002 just makes even more sense.
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