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Mark · 04-20-2011, 06:00 AM

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AutoExpress UK Magazine Reviews the BMW 1M (in Black Sapphire Metallic)

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The reviews for the 1M have been pouring in recently, with one review after another shining very positive light on the little M car, especially when compared to various rivals.

Now AutoExpress UK has come in with their own review. Right off the bat, the car they got to test was a Black Sapphire Metallic version, which is something welcome to the 1M fans who desperatly want to see more IRL photos of the car in black.

Going a step beyond just the looks of the car, the folks at AutoExpress gave the car 5 stars in their review and were not short in their general praise of the car. Their first line says it all,

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Could this be the best M car since the original E30 M3? The new 1-Series M Coupé is about as back-to-basics as BMW’s performance models get these days – it’s a simple formula of a powerful engine, a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.

Here are a few more select quotes from the review:

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This is quite a lightweight car, weighing only 1,495kg, and pace is blistering as a result. BMW claims a 0-62mph sprint time of 4.9 seconds, and it feels every bit as fast as that, while top speed is electronically limited to 155mph.

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Turn off the ESP and you can indulge in tail slides, although firm but compliant damping means it’s easy to cover ground at pace, revelling in the meaty steering and limited body roll.

With its compact dimensions, this is a sports car that’s nimble and quick to respond to steering, brake or throttle inputs – and as a result, it’s a real pleasure to drive at any speed.

Finishing off with this strong line,

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The best M car for a long time? Undoubtedly.

Follow the source link below to read the entire article!

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[Source: AutoExpress UK] [Credits to 1addicts member das68 for finding the article!]

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das68 · 04-20-2011, 07:05 AM

1m review in todays Autoexpress.
Gets 5 out of 5 stars.

final quote.

"Best M car for a long time? Undoubtedley"

(I'm now glad I get mine in a few weeks time!)

MrRoboto · 04-20-2011, 07:19 AM

^^^Nice. Mine wont be here until August...damn.

M3Power79 · 04-20-2011, 07:23 AM

Scan or ban!

///1M · 04-20-2011, 07:29 AM

How did they rate the current M3?

fastauto · 04-20-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ///1M

How did they rate the current M3?

good question

Brandon26pdx · 04-20-2011, 09:46 AM

What, no article?

Turbo Power · 04-20-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

^^^Nice. Mine wont be here until August...damn.

When did you place your order?
The only reason I ask is that I have not been given a production date

MrRoboto · 04-20-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by amar7274

When did you place your order?
The only reason I ask is that I have not been given a production date

Ordered last week. July production.

das68 · 04-20-2011, 10:25 AM

ordered in November last year delivery week 20

Jet Mech · 04-20-2011, 10:40 AM

I found a link:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...es_m_coup.html

das68 · 04-20-2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet Mech

I found a link:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...es_m_coup.html

Well found.

I managed to get a short drive in the 1M at the Bedford Autodrome last week its fantastic fun (and more than quick enough)

as7920 · 04-20-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by das68

Well found.

I managed to get a short drive in the 1M at the Bedford Autodrome last week its fantastic fun (and more than quick enough)

Lucky you! What was it doing there?

///1M · 04-20-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by das68

Well found.

I managed to get a short drive in the 1M at the Bedford Autodrome last week its fantastic fun (and more than quick enough)

How was the sound?

///1M · 04-20-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet Mech

I found a link:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...es_m_coup.html

Thanks for the link.
Did you notice, they say it has a 6,500 RPM redline.

Boxercup · 04-20-2011, 12:41 PM

yeah, they also said it comes with 18 inch wheels and sat nav.

rps1m · 04-20-2011, 01:04 PM

Very encouraging article.

///1M · 04-20-2011, 01:04 PM

The mistakes make the review seem less credible.

MrRoboto · 04-20-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxercup

yeah, they also said it comes with 18 inch wheels and sat nav.

Also...it was proven that the limiter of 155 doesn't exist on the 1M.

Joer · 04-20-2011, 04:44 PM

Thanks das68, bought my copy today. Last one on the shelf in the second newsagent I went into. Prefer to have hard copies of them.

Boxercup · 04-20-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joer

Thanks das68, bought my copy today. Last one on the shelf in the second newsagent I went into. Prefer to have hard copies of them.

Phew, it's not just me then. I go all geeky and buy copies of every mag when I buy a new car.

But, when time to sell comes, I enthusiastically produce this great plie of literature only to be met with slight bemusement from the propective puchaser.

Joer · 04-20-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxercup

Phew, it's not just me then. I go all geeky and buy copies of every mag when I buy a new car.

But, when time to sell comes, I enthusiastically produce this great plie of literature only to be met with slight bemusement from the propective puchaser.

Yup I also bought CAR. Couldn't find it anywhere yesterday!

Well this is the first car I've bought worth reading about. Looking forward to a proper write up by EVO.

04-20-2011, 07:05 AM	#2
das68 New Member Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	AUTO EXPRESS (UK car magazine) 1m review in todays Autoexpress. Gets 5 out of 5 stars. final quote. "Best M car for a long time? Undoubtedley" (I'm now glad I get mine in a few weeks time!)

04-20-2011, 07:23 AM	#4
M3Power79 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Coupé BSM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 414 iTrader: (0)	Scan or ban! __________________ "... on the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe can't be beat. It is a challenging piece, a triple-X-rated driver's machine for semi-professionals. Its handling balance provides an open invitation to indulge in latent oversteer, and provides an opportunity to separate the men from the boys. It is an absolute hoot on the track and an addictive plaything on your favorite twisty back road. "

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Joer Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK, Midlands Posts: 406 iTrader: (0)	Thanks das68, bought my copy today. Last one on the shelf in the second newsagent I went into. Prefer to have hard copies of them. __________________ ________________________________

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04-20-2011, 07:19 AM	#3
MrRoboto Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,606 iTrader: (0)	^^^Nice. Mine wont be here until August...damn.

04-20-2011, 07:29 AM	#5
///1M Lieutenant Drives: On a good day, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: between Indiana and the alley Posts: 540 iTrader: (0)	How did they rate the current M3?

04-20-2011, 09:46 AM	#7
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,938 iTrader: (1)	What, no article?

04-20-2011, 10:25 AM	#10
das68 New Member Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	ordered in November last year delivery week 20

04-20-2011, 10:40 AM	#11
Jet Mech Private First Class Drives: 2011 1M Coupe VO Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	I found a link: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...es_m_coup.html

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Boxercup Private First Class Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)	yeah, they also said it comes with 18 inch wheels and sat nav.

04-20-2011, 01:04 PM	#17
rps1m Private First Class Drives: something Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: somewhere Posts: 131 iTrader: (0)	Very encouraging article.