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An S65 1M is a far more potent track weapon than an m3 and a 1M but lacks a lot of the stock n54 1M's useable torque and fun factor. I do believe the V8 1M experience likely is not as universally appealing as the n54 1M is to 90% of owners as I do believe 90% of e9x m3 owners never revved their cars past 4k RPM and are limited to street driving. |
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07-07-2018, 04:25 AM | #91 |
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The 1M does have something special about it just like the E92 M3 did compered to the M4. That being said the 1M is basically an E92 M3 stuffed into a 1 series coupe with a n54.
For people comparing M3s to 1Ms based on value, that isn't that these cars are about, these cars are about how they drive and make you feel and they are very similar because of the shared hardware. I prefer the S65 and DCT in the M3, while I would still love to have a 1M with its n54 and 6mt as well because I can't have enough M in my life. I think the idea of "the best" M car is sort of weird because they all fill a certain purpose and roll and they do it well. |
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I have had really nice times with the 1M’s.
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07-07-2018, 06:39 AM | #93 |
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I'd say the 1M is easily the best and most badass looking M car since the E30 M3. It has real presence in person...and I am constantly getting people asking and commenting about it. Have you seen one in person? It's very different than in photos. It works very well as a design. It has an iconic look so many cars are lacking in modern design.
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I’m in the camp that making a list for any car to be determined the best of its breed is going to be finalized with subjectivity...too many great cars to pick from here. My $0.02, and for my values, the 1M is the best of my M car ownership history, which includes worthy cars like the 95 M3 or E46 M3 6mt. The what makes a real M car/engine debate will be a topic (painfully) forever...next up, when they move away from internal combustion. My F80 ZCP was a “real” M car on paper, but the 1M just exploited how dilluted these cars have become...artificial steering feel, sound, etc. Their focus has become trying to appease a wide demographic in the quest for sales volume and brand building than a specialized, niche product they once were imho.
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Great car for sue, but not the best IMO. But I can see why people love them.
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Is it just me or it seem like the E9X M3 person are always the most offended by the 1M?
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I think it's because the 1M gets so much attention and stole a lot of the attention away from the E9X M3. I remember the YouTube channel EverydayDriver did a video to choose the best M3 ever called "ICON" and they chose the 1M! Happens quite often...
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I don't have enough seat time in a E9X to say which one is the best. I really came close to buy a CPO 2008 M3 instead of my 1M. Something which is important for me maybe not for everyone but the 1M made sense financially which was not the case for the M3. You can pretty much "Â*ownÂ*" a 1M for free while the M3 depreciate like crazy. Just that point make me love this car specially when you have to justify a 3rd car.
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Maybe in the future there will be regular electric motors and "S" electric motors. Idk. The M in BMW stands for motor so I love the fact that they build special motors for special cars. The S54 is my all time fav.
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Every time I watch review vids of the 1M it makes me want to open the garage and rip it
Hands down the best modern M as it has the perfect blend of old and new (I've driven pretty much everything M). Quick, nimble, great steering, instant torque, simple interior (no Nav) with enough touch points to make it feel special, major road presence with it's looks, the best looking wheels ever put on a BMW, perfect shifter, great wheel, etc. My only real gripes are, I would like to address the seats and the exhaust could use a bit more drama. Overall it makes me grin and gives me goosebumps just like my e30 M3 does
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I made the mistake of buying the M3 when I could have ordered an 1M. I foolishly judged it on it's spec sheet. Now people like me are bitter.. get it? I thought that was obvious. maybe not. I sold the M3 after 11000km after giving up on enjoying it (no track here anymore). Hardly would have considered the M3 "luxurious" on the inside and I preferred my 135 interior.
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