Jason Barlow from Top Gear after driving the 1M.
“Stocky car, light weight (well, relatively light, by modern standards anyway – 1497kg), powerful engine, terrific rear-drive chassis, second-gear hairpin with perfect forward visibility… why can’t all cars be like this? Aim, point, fire. Balancing this thing on the steering and throttle is pretty much the crack cocaine of the car world.”
Following up on this quote: OP, to me this is not debatable, but it depends on what you want in a car? If you like smaller, nimble, quick-to-move cars, 1M is about as good as it gets. However, If you like pounding long straights in a V8 then save some money and go the E92 route. I personally love the size and playfulness of the 1M, but others want a different experience. I also think where you live will determine how you want to enjoy a car. YMMV
