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For comparison - My Brembo brakes on my Porsche are 304mm x 32mm front and 309mm x 28mm rear and the car weighs 1,900 pounds. Now compare the weight of the 135i and its rotors' sizes (and pay particular attention to rotor width which speaks to amount of iron to act as heat sink). 135i calipers with M3 rotors (or bigger) would be a big improvement over either car's current brakes.
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There seems to be a lot of space between the front wheel and the fender. Looks like it could use a bit of a drop. Other than that, I'm very curious to see what the rest of the car looks like, especially the engine spec's. I hope this doesn't drag on for weeks, I can only read so many comments about a front fender. BMW please don't torture us!
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i'll try and get some pics tonight and post them for you all
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08-27-2010, 06:55 PM | #138 |
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On another note, there are six hundred people currently viewing this thread at the moment. That has to be a record!
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The 1er looks astounding. I am with the rest of the guys that say they hope it performs well enough to justify switching from a modded 135i. So far the asthetics don't seem to be lacking.
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A record that will be broken at the full reveal
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And is it just me or is that not carbon fiber on the little bit of the rear diffuser?
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I'm guessing the base price will be low 40k's. Loaded like I would want; mid $50k's.
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Low 40's is a pipe dream. A base 135i is 37k. We're looking at a solid 5 digit premium here($10,000).
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The longer they wait to pull another piece of that cover off, the less I think we'll get a full reveal today
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When a sporty car starts off at X, it will cost X plus a minimal amount of money for me. Not because I can't afford it but I dont need 20 speakers, or the extra leather package. This M will come with enough things standard to keep me happy(M seats, LSD, power, xenons, carbon fiber roof, etc.) I mean, really. I could understand those that want to choose their own specific transmission of choice. M Boss said it would be more tangible, not cheap. 47-48k instead of 58k is definitely more tangible. 60k for a car is a lot for most people. I can almost guarantee pricing will start with the number 4. If not, BMW will have to be giving these away. People aren't that stupid.
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It looks like the rear view mirrors are M3 style.
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I agree with the poster above. I don't understand why the people purchasing the 1M want to add on all of these options that will only add more weight to the car. If you wanted a daily driver with all the comfort and amenities, then this car is not for you. Try something else like the 135i with a mod-chip and other enhancements. You can then go and add the navigation, dual-clutch transmission, 20 speakers, leather everything, sun-roof, full powered seats, etc. All of those options and amenities will add more than 200-300 additional pounds to the car. But it will be the daily driver car that you've been craving for. Not the 1M.
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I think it is called resale value.
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my options are something in the 3 series (either a 335i or a 335is) or the 1 series (preferrably the 1M). I love the 335is, but at 60k...61k MSRP with all the options that i want (Navi, Logic 7, ZCW), its really pushing it for a standard 3 series. I dont want to settle for a 328i or a 128i..if thats the case, i'd rather go get an Infiniti G37 for the same price...
Hell my local dealer had a 335is on the lot with no navi for 60k...thats rediculous. I think BMW's pricing structure has gotten out of control in recent years (at least the sticker prices). Im just trying to figure out how to get into the M world (or the BMW hi-po world) the most economical way possible. I think everyone is concerned about their wallets these days . |
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