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RussDC · 01-27-2013, 03:55 PM

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Every time I am thinking about selling 1M, I take it out for a spin only to realize once again how lucky I am to have a car like this. I never keep my cars for more than a year, but I think I might keep this one for a while. Anyone else feels this way?

Artemis · 01-27-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RussDC

Every time I am thinking about selling 1M, I take it out for a spin only to realize once again how lucky I am to have a car like this. I never keep my cars for more than a year, but I think I might keep this one for a while. Anyone else feels this way?

Does your significant other reads this forum too ?

In the future there will always be cars which are more modern, eye-appealing, powerful, etc. But sometimes we simply got to enjoy what we got.

Never call your significant other 'old' in the future. Call her/him 'vintage'.

A nice testimony of enthusiasm (and elegantly pictured) about a vintage car: an Inka Orange BMW 2002. Alike the 1M: clearly a keeper too.

(was already posted in the past, but it doesn't tire to give it a second view: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=562993)

EINSER M · 01-27-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RussDC

Every time I am thinking about selling 1M, I take it out for a spin only to realize once again how lucky I am to have a car like this. I never keep my cars for more than a year, but I think I might keep this one for a while. Anyone else feels this way?

yessss

PyratOne · 01-27-2013, 05:41 PM

Agreed

Any thought of selling quickly erode when I think about The reasons. What else could I need/want in a "fun" car? Nothing!

Never selling!

Ian///M · 01-27-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PyratOne

Agreed

Any thought of selling quickly erode when I think about The reasons. What else could I need/want in a "fun" car? Nothing!

Never selling!

Exactly! Not sure how this car got through, but it is awesome fun

1MtoM3 · 01-27-2013, 07:28 PM

Absolutly loved mine

But I also absolutly love the new E92 that replaced it.

Dee Pee · 01-27-2013, 09:14 PM

I feel you on this. Every time I think I'm getting used to the car, something happens that makes me realize how special it is.
Just yesterday a guy in a Cayman S pulled up me in a parking lot and talked to me about the 1M.

Em/1 · 01-27-2013, 10:20 PM

When I put my name on the waiting list (they only got to me!) I thought might be a keeper, but now after owning for a year, I KNOW it is. Unless drives me nuts someday with BMW electrical crap, will expect to have for my useful life (Iam already 60.)

Denso · 01-28-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RussDC

Every time I am thinking about selling 1M, I take it out for a spin only to realize once again how lucky I am to have a car like this. I never keep my cars for more than a year, but I think I might keep this one for a while. Anyone else feels this way?

I have already decided that it will be a 1 owner car and when it comes time for me to get an M2 or an M3 or M4 the 1M will still take its space on my garage floor.

DarthColin · 01-28-2013, 01:36 AM

Same here. I will own an M5 or similar one day, in addition to a 2011 1 Series M Coupe.

gs/e60/1m? · 01-28-2013, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Em/1

When I put my name on the waiting list (they only got to me!) I thought might be a keeper, but now after owning for a year, I KNOW it is. Unless drives me nuts someday with BMW electrical crap, will expect to have for my useful life (Iam already 60.)

+1 unless.......I sc**w up tracking the car

Aussie_in_London · 01-28-2013, 05:36 AM

Whatever I purchase next.........will not be a replacement for the 1M......and not once have I had the smallest of thoughts about selling her on!

Pugland53 · 01-28-2013, 02:43 PM

There are some very good deals on M3s and M5s in the UK at the moment and I have been tempted to swap the 1M for an M5. The trouble is I just can't face the thought of selling it!

Slats · 01-28-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Em/1

When I put my name on the waiting list (they only got to me!) I thought might be a keeper, but now after owning for a year, I KNOW it is. Unless drives me nuts someday with BMW electrical crap, will expect to have for my useful life (Iam already 60.)

Same here. I'm 64 and before I lucked into my 1M, was looking at a 335d as my last car before the nursing home.

nma · 01-28-2013, 09:02 PM

lucky to have a car like that!

Redadair · 01-28-2013, 10:18 PM

I haven't considered selling my 1M at all. It will be with me a very long time. Unfortunately I completely drove my 1972 2002tii to death or I may still have it as well.

I just purchased a Second owner 2004 330i ZHP with only 52000 miles in Perfect condition today as my Daily Driver to replace my 05 WRX STi. The STi is for sale.

Robin_NL · 01-29-2013, 04:10 AM

1M, there is no substitute (at the moment)....

If money allows it I don't see myself drifting like a lunatic through the snowy streets and backroads in my 458/F12/LFA...

OK, a RS200/Delta S4/205 T16 comes close(/jk they are extraterrestrial) , the money doesn't.

Ford Escort Mk2 BDA. Also 70k euros...

New Polo WRC car...

I need to win the lottery.

Cheers
Robin

Artemis · 01-29-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

1M, there is no substitute (at the moment)....

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There is a substitute: another 1M.

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Originally Posted by Slats

Same here. I'm 64 and before I lucked into my 1M, was looking at a 335d as my last car before the nursing home.

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gazz · 01-29-2013, 08:34 AM

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+1 unless.......I sc**w up tracking the car

I sc**wed up at the track and I still have mine. It's all better now with a no expense spared restoration out my own pocket.

Lots of love affairs out there, let's see how long they last when the trouble starts.

Artemis · 01-29-2013, 08:34 PM

Got nothing to say in the household...

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Slats · 01-29-2013, 09:41 PM

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There is a substitute: another 1M.

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That's a hoot! Reminds me of the youngsters in my office yelling at me when I drive them to Friday lunch. You would think they didn't enjoy drifting if you didn't know better.

Artemis · 01-30-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Slats

That's a hoot! Reminds me of the youngsters in my office yelling at me when I drive them to Friday lunch. You would think they didn't enjoy drifting if you didn't know better.

Oh yes. See also the accelerating dad + kids clips. Very recognizable ("And let's no tell Mummy, okay ?"):

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...87&postcount=8
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=11

01-27-2013, 03:55 PM	#1
RussDC Enlisted Member Drives: 1M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Random thoughts about 1M Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Every time I am thinking about selling 1M, I take it out for a spin only to realize once again how lucky I am to have a car like this. I never keep my cars for more than a year, but I think I might keep this one for a while. Anyone else feels this way?
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01-27-2013, 05:41 PM	#4
PyratOne Lieutenant Drives: 1M Coupe (Not an M1!) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	Agreed Any thought of selling quickly erode when I think about The reasons. What else could I need/want in a "fun" car? Nothing! Never selling! __________________ “Balancing this thing on the steering and throttle is pretty much the crack cocaine of the car world.” Top Gear Magazine - Jason Barlow about the 1M

01-27-2013, 07:28 PM	#6
1MtoM3 HayZeus Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brossard , Canada Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	Absolutly loved mine But I also absolutly love the new E92 that replaced it. __________________ BLOME !!! MW E92 , Turner test pipes , Vorsteiner Titanium catback, TMS spacers, ESS remap , KW sleeves.

01-28-2013, 01:36 AM	#10
DarthColin Private First Class Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grenfell, SK Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	Same here. I will own an M5 or similar one day, in addition to a 2011 1 Series M Coupe. __________________ ‘If it even looks like rain and you pretend to be Michael Schumacher in a 599 GTO, you’ll end up in a tree’ -Clarkson

01-28-2013, 10:18 PM	#16
Redadair Major Drives: 2011 E82 1 Series M Coupe #293 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray Posts: 1,191 iTrader: (0)	I haven't considered selling my 1M at all. It will be with me a very long time. Unfortunately I completely drove my 1972 2002tii to death or I may still have it as well. I just purchased a Second owner 2004 330i ZHP with only 52000 miles in Perfect condition today as my Daily Driver to replace my 05 WRX STi. The STi is for sale. Attached Images __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 07 335i Sedan May 4th ED. Last edited by Redadair; 01-28-2013 at 10:21 PM. Reason: Add a photo

01-27-2013, 09:14 PM	#7
Dee Pee First Lieutenant Drives: '02 M Roadster, '11 AW 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 352 iTrader: (0)	I feel you on this. Every time I think I'm getting used to the car, something happens that makes me realize how special it is. Just yesterday a guy in a Cayman S pulled up me in a parking lot and talked to me about the 1M.

01-27-2013, 10:20 PM	#8
Em/1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 244 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Jaguar XJ8 [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [0.00] 2011 VW GTI [0.00]	When I put my name on the waiting list (they only got to me!) I thought might be a keeper, but now after owning for a year, I KNOW it is. Unless drives me nuts someday with BMW electrical crap, will expect to have for my useful life (Iam already 60.)

01-28-2013, 05:36 AM	#12
Aussie_in_London Major Drives: 1M & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,483 iTrader: (0)	Whatever I purchase next.........will not be a replacement for the 1M......and not once have I had the smallest of thoughts about selling her on!

01-28-2013, 02:43 PM	#13
Pugland53 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 1M in VO. Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Wales UK Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	There are some very good deals on M3s and M5s in the UK at the moment and I have been tempted to swap the 1M for an M5. The trouble is I just can't face the thought of selling it!

01-28-2013, 09:02 PM	#15
nma New Member Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	lucky to have a car like that!

01-29-2013, 04:10 AM	#17
Robin_NL S0THPAW Drives: AW 1M + N55 mids Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Posts: 4,210 iTrader: (0)	1M, there is no substitute (at the moment).... If money allows it I don't see myself drifting like a lunatic through the snowy streets and backroads in my 458/F12/LFA... OK, a RS200/Delta S4/205 T16 comes close(/jk they are extraterrestrial) , the money doesn't. Ford Escort Mk2 BDA. Also 70k euros... New Polo WRC car... I need to win the lottery. Cheers Robin

01-29-2013, 08:34 PM	#20
Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,274 iTrader: (0)	Got nothing to say in the household... __________________ “For ’tis the mind that makes the body rich” (W. Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, Scene 3)

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