02-26-2013, 04:54 AM | #45 | |
First Lieutenant
46
Rep 338
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-26-2013, 09:41 AM | #46 | |
Can't wait for spring!
3
Rep 26
Posts |
Just a suggestion
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2013, 05:41 AM | #47 | ||
First Lieutenant
20
Rep 334
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2013, 07:46 AM | #48 |
Major
40
Rep 1,058
Posts |
Dilemma solved..... move from Chicago!!!!
__________________
The faster you go, the better it feels
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2013, 07:52 PM | #49 | |||
Brigadier General
2542
Rep 3,968
Posts |
Thank you all
I'll make this short (not)
Redadair - I am sorry if I came off as an ass - did not mean to. Torque - I need torque. My drive is a lot of 0-30-0. Even my M5 was a bit of a drag compared to my 550. The 1M is wonderful here. Quote:
Quote:
(emoticon courtesy of my son) Quote:
Loved this video. I wish. Family keeps me here and they are wonderful, even if the weather is bad. I should add that we took a vote in my house about keeping the 1M vs. getting the 335is. Was my wife, 9 year old boy and 11 year old girl. 3-0 in favor of keeping the 1M. Family...
__________________
2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio
2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist |
|||
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2013, 08:27 PM | #50 | |
Give '///M' Hell!
125
Rep 1,325
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-28-2013, 08:13 PM | #51 | |
Major
103
Rep 1,417
Posts |
Quote:
I find my 1M to be the best BMW ever at least to me and I have owned a bunch over the years. As we all know the 1M was the brain child of Dr Kay Segler and the M Group's engineers to go back to it's roots and build a no nonsense M car with the E30 M3 as it's inspiration. In doing so they convinced the heads of BMW of a market for a smaller more nimble M car below the current M3. I view the 1M as a car that is as close as it gets to being a one off M car. With only 740 units to the USA it will remain one of the lowest production BMW imports here ever. I completely understand the feelings about possibly wrecking these cars without the possibility of a new replacement. These are some of the very reasons that the 1M's are in such great demand and are still demanding Full Retail plus on the used market. Not many cars ever fall into this category. BMW is currently working on the Successor to the 1M aptly named the 2M, a brand new name and fully engineered car which will most likely sell very well for BMW. As good as this car promises to be it will never replace the fact that only 740 1M's made it to the USA. The M2 will be sold as fast as orders can be placed and the car will be sold over several years just like all other M cars from the past have. Good luck with your decision.
__________________
2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options.
August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles Last edited by Redadair; 03-01-2013 at 10:21 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2013, 03:20 AM | #52 |
Captain
119
Rep 771
Posts
Drives: LBB M2C, VO 1M, GSA 1200
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Frozen Tundra
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2021 BMW X3M Compet ... [0.00]
2019 BMW S1000R [0.00] 2019 M2 Competition [0.00] 2018 BMW 1200 GSA [0.00] 2011 1M Coupe [9.75] |
I think you would be crazy to sell your 1M.
You have a capable daily driver (X6) when the Chicago weather is adverse. And when the weather is nice, you have arguably the the best thing to come out of Garching since the e46 M3. My 1M sits tucked away in the garage for five months a year, so I can understand questioning the rationale for keeping such an infrequently driven car (regardless, I still wouldn't ever part with the 1M!). Yet, the inability to drive the 1M everyday only adds to the pleasure of the whole driving experience. Just like sex and food, novelty serves to heighten desire. I drive a tuned 335xi (ECU, DPs & coilovers) during the winter. Great winter car. But it is big, heavy, somewhat unresponsive and the driving experience simply doesn't compare to that of the 1M. Trading in the 1M for something with a comparable driving experience like a Cayman R might make some sense, but I suspect you would ultimately regret giving up your 1M for the relatively mundane 335is. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2013, 04:55 AM | #53 |
First Lieutenant
20
Rep 334
Posts |
Dude seriously, go to wherever you 1///M is parked and look at it. Just look at it. If just by looking at it you don't want to drive it then sell it. It's not what you really want.
Me every time I go down to garage and I look I want hop in and drive its freaken tits off!!! That's just me. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2013, 05:35 AM | #54 | |
S0THPAW
8716
Rep 7,846
Posts |
Quote:
You're not alone mate. Cheers Robin |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|