My dealer has just called me to spec my 1M!

as7920 · 01-09-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by heli_ben

My order...

Cool.

Looks virtually the same as my spec except for comfort access.

Any idea on production and delivery dates?

Robert · 01-09-2011, 10:14 PM

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Rear drive, 3.0l twin turbo (which will ultimately do 370bhp / 400lbft), e-LSD, 1500kgs, "descent" brakes (although I'm yet to be impressed by BMW brakes - my E46 M3 was not a good advert), good wheelbase / COG, good lights / good safety / nice interior etc.
It's the perfect car for me - I hope!

Just impression from my 135i.

Good wheel base = Not really it's short, less rotational mass
COG = The hark back to 2002 makes the roofline much taller than modern day cars, in part because the car is small higher roof makes interior seems roomy.
Interior = The interior quality is camry/accord level, which is good but not S class good. On par with 3 series.

I think your E46M3 is still a better driver's car.

heli_ben · 01-10-2011, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Just impression from my 135i.

Good wheel base = Not really it's short, less rotational mass
COG = The hark back to 2002 makes the roofline much taller than modern day cars, in part because the car is small higher roof makes interior seems roomy.
Interior = The interior quality is camry/accord level, which is good but not S class good. On par with 3 series.

I think your E46M3 is still a better driver's car.

What is wrong with short wheelbase?

The mass of the roof is not that great, so a slightly higher roof isn't going to make *much* difference tbh.

I think the interior will be fine, functional and hardwearing. I want a more "raw" experience than an S-class anyway - I'm 30 not 60! ;-)

heli_ben · 01-10-2011, 05:37 AM

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I think your E46M3 is still a better driver's car.

We'll have to wait and find out, but I think you'll be wrong...

Grey Dove · 01-10-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by heli_ben

- I'm 30 not 60! ;-)

No offence taken!!!

heli_ben · 01-11-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gs/e60/1m?

No offence taken!!!

Apologies :-)

as7920 · 01-11-2011, 03:36 AM

Hey, any response to my earlier question?

Cheers,

Mark.

heli_ben · 01-11-2011, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

Hey, any response to my earlier question?

Cheers,

Mark.

Which was that?

as7920 · 01-11-2011, 03:44 AM

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Which was that?

Sorry, top of the page.

When you placed your order, did you get an allocation, order number or expected production and delivery dates?

Thanks,

Mark.

heli_ben · 01-11-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

Sorry, top of the page.

When you placed your order, did you get an allocation, order number or expected production and delivery dates?

Thanks,

Mark.

Yes, yes & yes. May 20th. I have a very early car, maybe even one of the first.

as7920 · 01-11-2011, 04:03 AM

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Yes, yes & yes. May 20th. I have a very early car, maybe even one of the first.

Wow cool. Wonder why my dealer hasn't called yet?

heli_ben · 01-11-2011, 06:11 AM

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Wow cool. Wonder why my dealer hasn't called yet?

Firstly call them - tell them it's not on SA3 (the ordering system).

Which dealer are you with?

as7920 · 01-11-2011, 06:36 AM

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Firstly call them - tell them it's not on SA3 (the ordering system).

Which dealer are you with?

Vines in Guildford

heli_ben · 01-11-2011, 08:01 AM

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Vines in Guildford

Mine is a Sytner group stealer, not sure if that makes a difference?

as7920 · 01-11-2011, 08:29 AM

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Mine is a Sytner group stealer, not sure if that makes a difference?

Well Synter are a huge group in UK so may have more clout. I think Vines only have three dealerships in the South.

TBH I don't mind. At least they aren't hassling me and it gives me more time to look at the competition and the 1M itself at the NEC.

As long as I get one should I want one then that's all that matters!

Bruck · 01-11-2011, 09:01 AM

I would not drop the nav, its the finest Navigation system and ipod integration I've seen yet. (and I've seen almost everything on the market).

alice · 01-11-2011, 02:25 PM

Just emailed my dealer to let them know about this.

Hopefully I will be able to go up soon and do the same thing

edit: my dealer just replied to my email and I am going up on Thursday to spec it up and therefore I presume confirm my order and hopefully get a delivery date! Will let you know mine when I do.

GeniuneSorny · 01-12-2011, 01:16 PM

Is that May 20 delivery date for US delivery? It would be awesome to get ED around that time

Mu Mu · 01-12-2011, 02:29 PM

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My order...

Interesting that they named the stitching 'Kyalami'...named after a South African race track and is actually Zulu for "my home".

ennislaw · 01-12-2011, 04:01 PM

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My order...

Holy Moly, that's nearly $72,000.00 USD!

pge

Joer · 01-12-2011, 05:35 PM

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I would not drop the nav, its the finest Navigation system and ipod integration I've seen yet. (and I've seen almost everything on the market).

Really you reckon it's a must? I'm still debating whether I should get it.

sbike · 01-12-2011, 06:39 PM

Many thanks for the first hint I've seen on the options pricing.

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