FORUMS
- 5
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| ||||||||||||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| 06-23-2011, 11:14 PM | #1 |
|
Enlisted Member
 |
Insideline: Attack of the little M's - 1M with Z3M-Coupe, Z4M Coupe, E30 M3, 2002
http://www.insideline.com/bmw/1-seri...evolution.html
BMW 1 Series M Coupe: Genesis and Evolution A Gathering of BMW's Smallest M Models When Kay Segler took control of BMW's M Division in May 2009, one of his earliest pronouncements was that it was essential for M to have an entry-level car below the M3, an entry-level model that turned out to be the BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Unlike the small RS Audi, the idea of a My First M is nothing new. Twenty-five years ago, the 3 Series was the smallest BMW you could buy, so the original E30 M3 was by default the entry point. But as the 3 Series grew through E36, E46 and into today's E92 generations, smaller sports cars and the 1 Series have slotted below it. A christening wouldn't be a christening without the extended family, so we're combining the 1M's debut with a mini M Power get-together: E30 M3, Z3M coupe and Z4M coupe. In its marketing push, BMW has stressed the 1M's link to the E30, and it's easy to see why: Its three-box silhouette, four-seat layout and basic dimensions are a closer match to the 1M's than either Zs, but, more importantly, the E30 remains the definitive M car. It makes sense to link your new model — one that has no storied race heritage — to an established icon, especially when you're controversially introducing turbocharging to an M car for the first time (let's ignore the SUVs, shall we). But if you flick through BMW's back catalog, you'll find a car that has even more in common with the hot new 1 Series than the E30: the 2002 Turbo. The 2002 model line came from a time before M, but it's really where the ethos all started. Rest of Article -- http://www.insideline.com/bmw/1-seri...evolution.html |
|
|
| 06-23-2011, 11:50 PM | #3 |
|
Brigadier General
 
Drives: LEXUS LS(DailyDriver) Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr'
Posts: 4,386
iTrader: (11)
Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]
2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [4.30] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [4.30] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [5.00] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [5.00] |
Thanks. Enjoyed that!
__________________
 |
|
|
|
| 06-23-2011, 11:52 PM | #4 | |
|
Brigadier General
|
Quote:
__________________
Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3334104
|
|
 |
|
| 06-24-2011, 12:00 AM | #5 |
|
First Lieutenant
 
Drives: 2011 1M BSM Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NJ/PA
|
Who wouldn't want any of those?
__________________
 '11 1M |
 |
|
| 06-24-2011, 12:32 AM | #6 |
|
Indian Stig
Drives: '11 328i ZMP, '12 CBR250r Join Date: May 2008
Location: StL/CoMO
  |
this gallery sums up all the BMWs I've ever lusted after...
__________________
 2008 E82 N54 || Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home. |
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 05:10 AM | #7 |
|
Lieutenant
|
nice pictures
some guy in my area has got a white 2002 turbo like the one the photo and a black e30M3 sport evolution which are like new i would not be the least bit surprised if he shows up in a 1M before me  if not i will ask him for a photo shoot
__________________
if you're cast on thin ice, you may as well dance
 enjoy your cars |
 |
|
| 06-24-2011, 09:37 AM | #8 |
|
Major
 
Drives: 2011 E82 1 Series M Coupe #293 Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Murray
Posts: 1,191
iTrader: (0)
|
I love the pictures of these early BMW's. The 1M fits in with this crowd very nicely!
__________________
2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options.
August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 07 335i Sedan May 4th ED. |
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 09:52 AM | #9 |
|
Brigadier General
|
It's amazing how the 1M is the smallest of the current generation M's yet it looks huge when compared to previous generations. Sort of reminds me of thumbing thru past family pictures where everyone was mostly skinny back then yet now, not so much.
|
 |
|
| 06-24-2011, 03:21 PM | #13 |
|
Brigadier General
|
Great Wallpaper material!
__________________
2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, ZPP, ZCV, HK, Sirius, Apps; Akra CF+Valve control, MadDad mids, K&N, Forge FMIC, P3gauge, EuroTails, Tint, CF Mirrors+Spoiler+Roof Wrap, 10mm H&Rs, IND grills+gills, xCDV, LUX AE
2008 Audi B7 RS 4: Sprint Blue, Exclusive Euro Recaro Interior, Premium+Titanium Package, EPL Tune, Stasis Ohlins MS coilovers, Milltek valved exhaust+DownPipes, Stoptech SS lines, Tint, ADR V1, Lidatek, Lamin-X, Rotiform SNA 19x10" wheels, 275/30/19 PSSs, Euro flat-bottom steering wheel, JHM SSK |
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 05:44 PM | #15 |
|
Enlisted Member
|
This article is from CAR Magazine. Not too sure why it's printed under this website. Anways, if you're interested in the 1M, pick up the issue, it's great. They did seem to like the RS3 a little too much though in the other comparisons. It also goes through great buying tips for all these oddball models.
|
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 06:19 PM | #17 |
|
The Dr
|
So epic. Such great pictures.
My biggest problem though is what the hell they mean by "entry level M car" and "1 series M" when 1M's are being priced at mid-level M3 ranges(60k+). Doesn't seem very entry-level to me..
__________________
1990 M20 Saloon / F800S "You gotta fix the nut behind the wheel before you fix the bolts on the car" |
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 06:50 PM | #19 | |
|
Colonel
 Drives: 1988 M3 gone .. 1M HERE!! Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 2,686
iTrader: (0)
|
Quote:
Well actually 56K is the entry level for M3s and the 1M is about 9K cheaper.. but I agree... it's still not what I think most people would consider "entry level" pricing, or pricing that is going to reach a new market of clientele... it's not like the pricing of the 1M competes with other boost buggies like the Subaru STI or Mistu Evo MR.
__________________
Lone Star BMW CCA Chapter president, Chief Driving Instructor
|
|
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 07:14 PM | #20 |
|
Private
 Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Texas
|
Barring some bizarre terminal illness or catastrophic bankruptcy, I plan on owning my 2007 M Coupe for the rest of my life.
My step dad had a 1970 Jaguar XKE, and he regrets selling that thing every day. I don't plan on making that mistake. |
|
|
|
| 06-24-2011, 07:22 PM | #22 |
|
Architect
Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA
Posts: 10,990
iTrader: (4)
|
__________________
 BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center|Euro Delivery|BMW Individual Specialist  Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link | T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com | OUR PARTS STORE | Facebook-STBMW | Twitter-STBMW |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
