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I can drive a manual, but if they want to sell all the units they bring to the States, they'll have to offer more than one transmission
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I agree. I'm fine with that. Perhaps that's why they keep drilling this "thrill of driving" theme. Meaning you will have to row your own gears. If it is true, a 1M just became slightly easier to get. I don't have anything against DCT's. I just want a MT.
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Setting aside all issues concerning who saw it first, this car looks like it has the potential to be utterly amazing. I went to my local BMW dealership and had an opportunity to drive a 135i/DCT and BMW performance modified 335i sedan with the 6 speed transmission. I was amazed how the engine in both cars (both were 2011 models w/ N55) pulled from any speed/any gear combination. The form and refinement of the interiors was a order of magnitude above any other car I have been in. The size of the 135i is perfect for me, and reminds me of my E 30 325 sedan that I drove when I was stationed in Germany.
Flash forward to the 1M Coupe: more power and better handling are just what the 1er needs to truly become a masterpiece, IMHO. Again, I haven't driven a car lately that I didn't think could use an extra 50-100 HP to improve the dynamics of the car. I am seriously considering this car as my next vehicle, and the timeline for introduction coincides with my timeline to replace my current car. I can't wait for more details, and chance to drive the 1M coupe.
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As added to the first post:
Some more details per bimmerfile.com:
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Thanks for the clip!
Hi South,
first of all thanks. I dunno what happened to my info flow but I am a member of MPW and haven´t got to see the clip yet :/ As for the revealing (partial) who would of guessed: It´s a 1 sorry for the sarcasm but apart from cosmetics did anyone expect anything else or new to come?
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EVERYONE needs to hear this interview. I don't know how you can't get excited by Dr. Segler's words.
http://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_29.mp3
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I wouldn't mind having a manual gearbox. It will be a blast in this little car. I'm also surprised that the DCT will not be available. It's obvious they want to make this car more exclusive and avoid cost. However, I do feel this is going to kill the sales figures if they were hoping for high volume. For a lot of people on this forum the DCT option was a deal breaker.
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I mentioned that back then in May. Check my post # 80: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...39#post7290539
They will only produce 2,500 cars, and they will build them in Leipzig.
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I have been trying to stay out of the discussion as much as possible, but I thought I would note that the M3 arms have nothing to do with needing wider fenders. I have those exact same arms on my 135i. The wider fenders should allow for M3 wheel offsets.
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That's what i was thinking. I see a lot of people with M3 arms, and they have the same tracks, and fenders.
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"There is not really a competitor" says Dr.Segler... Exciting.
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