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05-11-2011, 01:30 PM | #222 |
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My delivery date was originally week 23 (6th - 11th June) but dealer phoned today to say the car is built and is on its way. Might get it on 1st June. Which is nice.
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05-11-2011, 01:47 PM | #223 |
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1Mer England alice Guernsey amar7274 as7920, week 23!, Vines Guildford Surrey, BSM biggles Boxercup UK clived, Hertfordshire, week 25, VO das68 Midlands Denso Scotland edwardio Warwickshire eugegall Surrey Gee-klaw Warwickshire gaz26 Sussex Hotrod99 Kent Joer, Week 16, Chelmsford johnsfb Scotland Luis_1M Hampshire Mad One Jersey Pinta South Wales Schnorbitz Scotland VO1M UK HELI_BEN, Week 20 Delivery, Sytner Coventry Onlyblondes, Week 16, Plymouth |
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05-11-2011, 02:46 PM | #225 | |
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I've never been or driven a BMW with the N54 block so i'm kind of excited (and nervous) at the same time! |
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05-11-2011, 04:21 PM | #227 | |
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I changed from Audi to my first BMW in Dec 06 when I bought a new E90 330d and this 1M will be my 10th since (exclusively BMW - cars and bikes). Many of us on here bought the 1M when it was not much more than a camoflagued test mule in the mags - now that was a risk! |
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05-11-2011, 06:43 PM | #228 |
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1Mer England alice Guernsey amar7274 as7920, week 23!, Vines Guildford Surrey, BSM biggles Boxercup UK clived, Hertfordshire, week 25, VO das68 Midlands Denso Scotland edwardio Warwickshire eugegall Surrey Gee-klaw Warwickshire gaz26 Sussex Hotrod99 Kent Joer, Delayed to week 19, Chelmsford johnsfb Scotland Luis_1M Hampshire Mad One Jersey Pinta South Wales Schnorbitz Scotland VO1M UK HELI_BEN, Week 20 Delivery, Sytner Coventry Onlyblondes, Week 16, Plymouth Dial M for Mayhem, Surrey Gstarturbo, Southern England nieue, Leeds Piglet82, South West R11saf, FIFE
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05-12-2011, 03:17 AM | #229 | |
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Does anybody know whether the 1M is actually loud in terms of exhaust system/induction etc. I've heard the noise compared to M3 (even E46!) and M5 is somewhat understated. Is this true? |
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05-12-2011, 04:12 PM | #230 |
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I got my one today - took the long drive home. Best Company car I have ever ever ever had.....White with no options
and I mean NO options....only way to keep it at £40,000..... |
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05-12-2011, 06:22 PM | #232 | |
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Can't wait for mine as well...!! 2 sleeps...
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05-12-2011, 06:23 PM | #233 |
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Congrats! How did you manage to get yours before the 14th?
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05-13-2011, 05:27 AM | #234 |
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It sounds good to me. At idle when cold it is pretty loud just like an E92 M3 and then after 30 secs or so it drops down (too quiet for me). But it has a lovely meaty burble when you stand behind it and it certainly bellows under acceleration. 2nd gear from 3K rpm is best. We have a 135i with the performance exhaust on it at work - and that one is a fair bit louder. I am not dissapointed in it though - just feel BMW could have been a bit braver and tuned it for a few more db's.
I am running my demo in so that it can be tested by my clients at the Open Weekend. Thats the only reason its on the road a few days early (honest)...the clue is in my screen name! |
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05-13-2011, 05:56 AM | #236 |
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Just got back BMW this morning! My SA was good enough to let me have a quick peek at another customers VO 1M which is being picked up tomorrow. Colour looked good I have to admit and I was in two minds about changing from AW to VO but will stick with White I think. VO certainly brings out the lines and curves in the car!
The stance of the car is great and its looks muscular from every angle; especially so from behind. The car was locked up in another warehouse across the street away from the press as the its not launched officially until tomorrow. The the car was started up and I agree with Secret, from cold it sounds just like the E92 M3. Wasn't on for long enough to hear it warm/idle but certainly sounded good. Interior is finished to a very high standard based on my observations and IMO better then the E92 M3! I was never too impressed with the E92 interior considering the money you would have paid. I was also told the plaque signifying the limited edition (Secrets Photo) can be placed wherever you wish. I think this is actually done by the dealer and not by the factory. Fair play to those of you who ordered VO without seeing it in the flesh. You won't be disappointed! |
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05-13-2011, 06:16 AM | #237 |
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Am in Kent today, so if anyone knows of anywhere where there's AW, BSM or both cars available if you could let me know.
After seeing the VO in dull light conditions I changed my order back to BSM, but still have time to change to AW. Cheers. |
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05-13-2011, 06:24 AM | #238 |
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AS - you'll be hard pushed to find both cars together. I'm based in Kent myself and havent been able to locate any cars apart from the the VO mentioned in my last post at Broad Oak BMW Canterbury. You may only have photo's to base your decision. I certainly the think the Orange and the White come up trumps against the BSM. I suppose the Poll on here defines that.
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05-13-2011, 06:29 AM | #239 | |
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I have seen VO twice on its own now and VO & AW together once. Not seen BSM at all, yet thats the one I have on order! |
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05-13-2011, 06:49 AM | #240 |
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Well the time has almost come........
To all of you picking up your cars tomorrow, I hope you have an amazing day. I hope your dealer treats you like royalty and you have a safe and fun filled weekend. Looking forward to the reviews and photos next week. |
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05-13-2011, 07:30 AM | #241 | |
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We want pictures, pictures and more pictures!! |
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05-13-2011, 08:42 AM | #242 |
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Greetings all
Have been reading the forum for a while but had nothing of interest to post until today.... Order placed for AW 1M (September delivery) even managed to get a small discount, which paid for a few options |
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