04-06-2014, 08:16 AM | #1 |
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DONT EVEN TRY, TO SELL YOUR 1M. just don't
this is a bit insane,
but just right now i felt i really need to be back to my 1M, it's still in the BMW Premium Used Car dealership, with high price tag since the dealer intend to collect it. i am crazy, but i have a dream to go back and just grab that car out with any price tag, slap my old hyper blue bbs wheels, and all mods were still there.. (crossed my mind trading in my M5, -garage space not enough-, "yes its that good")! my heart will break if someone got the car already. for those of you who are able to keep em, keep em. this is just sad. just sad. loll.
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04-06-2014, 10:06 AM | #2 |
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JayK, I feel your pain too. Seriously, I sold mine thinking that BMW learned something from the 1M and that it would lead to something down the road like it when the economy improved. So far, it has been disappointing and I regret selling it. I don't want to discuss whether exhaust sound through the stereo is good or bad or if NAV screens and iDrive are good or bad BUT they are NOT FOR ME and here in the USA the all new BMWs come that way now. My only hope now is that the M2 will "do it for me." I hope that I can get it as a stripper and it will have the cold-start roar of the 1M, etc.
I see plenty of 1Ms for sale but they are all $55K-60K now and more than half are "loaded." Many were "tastefully modified" not sure to whose taste though. Many had tunes which I feel will shorten the life for the second owner and worse yet many were not cared for properly. I remember early on that many here believed that break-in should be "drive it like you stole it." Even now when looking at used cars, I see E90 M3s that people leave the oil in the car for over two years because the oil change indicator hasn't told them to change it yet. So I feel your pain but I tell myself a few things like: Maybe the M2 might not be messed up by BMW USA and they will let me configure without the fluff. The new motor has better throttle response than the 1M and the chassis is longer and more stable and aerodynamic at high speed so all the makings are there for a worthy replacement and if not, there are few out there like me that are really taking care of the 1M strippers and I might be lucky to find one when prices go down a bit. |
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04-06-2014, 04:29 PM | #6 |
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I was hesitant to drop $56k on a zero option 1M last week with my already full garage (B8 S4 and 4runner) but I just felt like the 1M was just too special to pass up.
You guys are helping me realize the truth behind this car and I cant wait to get it out of the garage and drive a car so many people have raved about. I do not have any plans on selling this car...ever. I mean, I havent even driven it and I appreciate it so much more than all my previous cars. I'll have some pics posted up this week of delivery |
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04-07-2014, 07:51 AM | #7 |
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Time to move on bud. Though I miss my 1M, I don't miss it to the extent I have to go out and buy it again. Just wait for the M2 or pick up a M235i in the meantime.
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M235i not being hardcore enough in the other hand the unclarity news on M2 makes M235i is a bit risky to take..
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04-08-2014, 05:25 PM | #9 |
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+1, I am with Ian. Look, if you think that you made a mistake by selling your 1M and if you still have the chance to take it back then all I say is you should do that before it is too late! You can't miss a unique chance to rectify a simple mistake. Ask yourself if you genuinly miss the car, the feel of it, even after having mighty machines like the M5 or an SLS and if the answer is positive go take it back.
Your actual regret of selling it is nothing compared to the possible regret you will face if you just miss the chance to take it back. Now that will be the real regret and if you do that don't come here with yet another thread of confessions There is nothing wrong with admitting making a mistake in life but it is a real pity if you remain indifferent of a rare chance to correct it.
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04-08-2014, 11:03 PM | #11 |
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Hey Jay-K itīs a shame you donīt have your 1M anymore and you hyper blue bbs wheels look amazing, any chance you are interested on selling them to a fellow 1M owner?
Since I started modding mine and those blue wheels would be perfect for my car best regards |
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04-09-2014, 05:25 AM | #12 |
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Man I just got my 1M a couple months ago and immediately knew this was something special. I can't see myself getting rid of this car. I am sure I will want something else but this one will be a keeper. I have an e92 M3 as well and could see selling that car before this little one!
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04-09-2014, 03:55 PM | #13 |
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Soooo regret selling mine too! I feel everyone's pain
It was so special an experience, not just the car but the anticipation, the marketing, the excitement......hmmmmpf Pity, I'll never get it back as it was written off by the next owner. All the parts (virtually the whole wreckage) was purchased by a single buyer. |
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04-17-2014, 04:37 PM | #17 |
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There's not a chance on this earth i will sell my 1M..not yet anyway...Maybe in 10 years time when its doubled in value...hopefully...
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the 30% mark up price is just still to far, the car won't be sold to any person, the owner of the dealership is a collector as well.. He said he will only sell for that price and said people also must be crazy to pay for that price. Don't worry that day will come.. when i post a thread " BUBBLES IS BACK! " or at least i found another 1M (I just hope this day will come soon - I believe the release of M4 will hit the 1M price down a little bit) that day will come guys! Quote:
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