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I certainly would have bought a 1M when new, but on the used market, a 135i with some added mods was too hard to pass up, cost-wise, and, like you said, I don't care what enthusiasts think about future value or it not being an actual M car. If anything, it makes it fun at the track as a sleeper. My friend with an E92 M3 doesn't understand why he can't catch me in my relatively plebeian looking little BMW. Obviously, though, if someone was just giving me the car, I'd choose the 1M all day. I'm just not interested in paying collector prices on a used car, since I'm no collector. As far as the M2 goes, several guys in my local BMW have them, but I'm just not interested. Both BMW and Porsche top out for me around 2012, in terms of feel and design. |
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Actually I have enjoyed my 1M - and when I got my M2, I realized I sort of had two of the same cars. So the 1M stopped being driven - and has been on a battery tender since (with trips to the dealer for oil service). It will come out of hibernation next year and be sold to help pay for my daughters college education. But no need to feel sorry
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Great little video! I think it honestly told us what we already know. The 1M is bad ass
I certainly agree with the consensus views regarding the 1M vs the M2.....very similar to my personal experience in comparing the 2 cars before my eventual purchase......however, I'm really curious how the newer M2C stacks up against the 1M? Anyone here have any insight??? |
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https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1368756 I did enjoy the new updated features (and warranty) of the M2 - except for that damn rev match. The steering and ride are better in the 1M and well.. I've got another post or three here talking about the differences. Alas, I moved up to the M3 (ride of the M2 wore on me) and it is the perfect DD - and with the 1M appreciating along with the cost of college, it will be sold to someone who I hope does drive it and loves it.
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As pretty much every 1M owner knows, there is something visceral and frenetic about the little beast that is unmatched by most if not all recent BMWs from the past 20 years. That feeling is the product of a wonderful steering rack, short wheel base, the E92 suspension, and the modified N54. The 1M just feels fun and playful, no matter how fast or slow you're driving. And I think that's really one of the biggest differences between it and the M2C. The 1M always feels fast....even when your going slow. 😊 The M2C is obviously fast, but you do not perceive it as going fast until you are in the lose-your-license territory of speeding. The steering is precise, but not nearly as communicative. The engine is like a locomotive, but interestingly the N54 with lighter fly wheel they used for the 1M version (and maybe the altered higher flow cats) seems more responsive and livelier. I do have to say, as other have commented, that it is nice driving the M2C without fear of accident...it is a replaceable car. Not that I avoid driving the 1M out of fear, but you enjoy a sense of freedom with the M2C. Both amazing cars. And I am very lucky to have both. But if I had to had just one, it would be the 1M. |
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I have been considering adding more of a DD and looking at either a new 2019/20 M2C, 2016 M2 once they dip under $40k which is very soon probably by May 2019 or keeping it old school and trying to find a nice 05/06 e46 M3 Competition which I can probably find for under $40k as well. Right now......I'm leaning towards old school |
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http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?i...orm_display=51 this one is sale pending http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?i...orm_display=51 and if you have the money you can get all 13 collectibles here, notice the current M2,M3,M4 not on the list http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?i...orm_display=51 |
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Looking at E46 coupes a year ago.
If you live out West where the performance shops have the transmission-swaps down. I would buy an SMG car and have the transmission swapped to 6MT. Some shops do up to 50 a year. There are good SMG cars on Craigslist for 20-25k that would be 30-35k, or more, in 6MT. Just my $.02 |
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If you are looking for a daily driver check out the Focus RS. You either love it or it is a bit of a compromise. I love mine. Feels so different than the 1M. You can get a new 2017 for mid 30’s in warmer climates. Manual only. Made in Germany. Golf R is another option for something more relaxed. |
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However, I've got my heart set on a 05-06 Interlagos Blue e46 M3 if I'm going to spend in the $30K range. I may consider a SMG swap.....as its extremely difficult to find a good low mileage 6 speed MT one. But, Geez! There are tons of SMG's out there |
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