03-09-2012, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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1M as a daily driver vs 135 coupe
Considering a 1 series. Have only driven a DCT 135 coupe for a short period. Like spirited driving (previous sports cars and Italian bikes).
Wonder what actual owners think - - is a 1M a good daily driver, or would a 135 coupe w/ M Sport Pkg. be better, all around, w/ features like a sun roof, folding rear seat, etc.? |
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I think the bigger question is whether you are okay with a used 1M vs a new 135. I have yet to drive a DCT 135 (actually, any DCT car for that matter) but I'd really like to.
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Has any stock used 1M sold for under $50K yet? There's a stock BSM 1M with 1450 miles in the Roundel this month for $59K + shipping (located in Virginia). |
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About the only difference I see between the 2 is the aforementioned sunroof and available DCT. (Ignoring the M's suspension, brakes, diff etc.) I previously owned a 135i (MSport - Manual) and traded it for a new 1M to use as my DD. What I disliked about the 135i was the harsh ride of the run-flat tires, my 1M has a better ride even though it has a more performance oriented suspension compared to the 135 MSport. Do I miss the sunroof, yeah sure, I always drive manuals so to me the DCT does not come into play.
Both cars are excellent DD's, to be honest if cost is no object try and find a 1M, if you want to save some serious $$ I suggest looking for a slightly used 135i MSport and then spend a couple of grand on some goodies.
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If you don't mind not having the Sunroof, and don't mind a little bit more exhaust sound - which I rarely use when I had my 135i. 1M is a better DD period. The droning can be fixed by replacing N55 mids.
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money factor.. ....
I have Dinan stage 2 in my 135 and I have a blast.. But, to each his own.. I would love a M version, but new, its just a bit too rich for what you get. All told I'm in about 44k with a very nicely optioned car... Would I get a M, sure in white to match my 135 (: But, used, too many dealers were up charging way too much. And I love my sunroof...
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1M is a far better DD than I anticipated, comfortable and compliant when your not pushing it and as aggressive as you want it to be with MDM + M sport on a twisty road.
Also I love it on the highway, the torque for passing is great as well. Its just a fun car and usable. |
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The quad-exhaust , the overboost , the chassis , the brakes...each time you press the start button you know you're driving something special . and that is priceless ...
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03-11-2012, 01:07 PM | #14 |
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I don't know, the 1m has the potential for becoming a collector car if the run remains limited.
If that's the case you're better off keeping the 1m as a weekend / track car and keeping miles low. Just seems like a waste to put 100K commuter miles on a 1m. |
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Appreciate all the reponses! Even w/ the range of diversity, there's validity in all of them.
1M cost could be somewhat diminished by an offset of selling our '06 3 Series convert, optioned w/ the 6 spd. "zhp" pkg., but I'd still be relegated to "used" @ around $59K+, and up, since I can't take the $20 & even $30K mark-up that some dealers are charging (make that "gouging") buyers for new. I didn't mention location/weather as a factor, but given that I'm in Colo., would the 1M be less of DD (knowing, of course, that I'd need to mount winter wheels/tires, as we've done on our E46)? Or, does that come down to the notion of not risking an issue w/ a limited edition car that should, ultimately, increase in value/significance? Thanks for sharing your thoughts. |
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Terracotta interior
Wondered if, by chance, you had any good pics that you could share of terracotta? If we do a 135, that's the color we've been considering, perhaps w/ space gray.
Dealer samples, and forum pics here and elsewhere seem to vary. Is it really like the color of a leather football, would you say, or otherwise? Thanks Quote:
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Would i love a 1M..of course but for me the 135i for the street is very well suited to my needs and the extra 400 buck as month that i saved not buying the 1M is enough to buy my wife a new car...which i did ! Yea, i LOVE my sunroof to. I saved 15 grand buying my car from a BMW Corporate Auction over new and CPO's it...that's a big monthly savings...IMO look for a slighly used car and SAVE. If money is no issue 1M all the way!!! I do not think a new 135i is worth 46 grand new and 54 for a vert....The 1M is though. Last edited by IZAGLO; 03-12-2012 at 09:07 PM.. |
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a black 1M with 16k miles sold in my area for $46k if i remember correctly
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