1M Production Will Be "Unlimited But Hard To Get"

Dackelone · 02-09-2011, 04:40 PM

Every post I have seen from "insiders" say Nov/Dec 2011 is it. The End.

So... it is indeed limited by time/production.

fuzzy_dunlop · 02-09-2011, 04:43 PM

So what's the best estimate of the number of people with a deposit down? To me that is the more interesting question as opposed to number of cars being produced.

jmunro · 02-09-2011, 04:45 PM

I take it as, we will build as many as possible up to a certain point and make the best effort to make one for everyone that wants one.

skyphab · 02-09-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Every post I have seen from "insiders" say Nov/Dec 2011 is it. The End.

So... it is indeed limited by time/production.

That'll be great. At least if I get one =)

providence · 02-09-2011, 05:05 PM

when/if one gets this car is highly dependent on the dealership that it is ordered from since cars are alloted to the higher sellers first... with approx 60 cars/month produced, I was told that the average dealership would get to sell one or two before production ends... I have surrendered a deposit since Oct and there is still no idea when my car will be produced...This is not a problem now in the winter, but come summer I cant say that I may not be drawn to a Cayman R if I cant get one by then.

blueshark · 02-09-2011, 05:24 PM

Whatever the number of 1M's that are eventually produced, I would love to see each one issued with an official number plate. I think a lot of members of this forum would be among the first 100 produced.

Dackelone · 02-09-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueshark

Whatever the number of 1M's that are eventually produced, I would love to see each one issued with an official number plate. I think a lot of members of this forum would be among the first 100 produced.

++1.

MyCorvette · 02-09-2011, 05:31 PM

Here comes another possible reason why BMW does not provide DCT option in the 1M:

The exclusion of DCT cuts a large portion of potential buyer. Many people just don't buy 1M because the lack of DCT, which means much less order for the product, this leads to less production demand on the Leipzig plant. Therefore the '6MT only' helps to solve the production capacity problem elegantly.

Diver · 02-09-2011, 05:33 PM

More double talk.

BMWBoss · 02-09-2011, 05:40 PM

That being said, if the 1m was the same price as the m3 coupe sedan and vert, I'd still choose the 1m over the m3.[/QUOTE]

^ Is this guy serious?

Papethova · 02-09-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWBoss

That being said, if the 1m was the same price as the m3 coupe sedan and vert, I'd still choose the 1m over the m3.

^ Is this guy serious?[/QUOTE]

I would... I chose the 135 over the M3. I have no interest in the 3 at all, even if it was discounted to a 1M price point. Just to add, im not confined due to financials, if the 1M falls through Im looking at a new GT3RS.

That doesnt mean I would pay 65k for the 1M, just choose it over an M3. At 65k Id start looking at other things

Augenbrauezug · 02-09-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWBoss

That being said, if the 1m was the same price as the m3 coupe sedan and vert, I'd still choose the 1m over the m3.

^ Is this guy serious?[/QUOTE]

Dead serious.

I have NO interest in the new m3, I'd take a 135 dct before it, I'd take a 1m before it, or a Cayman S. Hell I'd take an e30 or e46 m3 any day of the week over the new one. NO interest in it.

Bigger isn't better in my book.

1M Fan · 02-09-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papethova

^ Is this guy serious?

I would... I chose the 135 over the M3. I have no interest in the 3 at all, even if it was discounted to a 1M price point. Just to add, im not confined due to financials, if the 1M falls through Im looking at a new GT3RS.

That doesnt mean I would pay 65k for the 1M, just choose it over an M3. At 65k Id start looking at other things

+1. I would get a 135 over an M3; however, I've only driven a DCT M3.

If the 1M falls through, I'll get the Cayman I originally planned to get. I wouldn't be waiting for the 1M if I didn't like the 135 so much.

blueshark · 02-09-2011, 06:18 PM

1M Fan - am I reading that right - '71 Nova?

That's impressive and slightly ironic!

1M Fan · 02-09-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueshark

1M Fan - am I reading that right - '71 Nova?

That's impressive and slightly ironic!

71 Nova is correct. It is my currently DD; however, it is down for a triangulated 4 link install. It does get looks at the autocross track where I run SM.

335iMIAMI · 02-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papethova

^ Is this guy serious?

I would... I chose the 135 over the M3. I have no interest in the 3 at all, even if it was discounted to a 1M price point. Just to add, im not confined due to financials, if the 1M falls through Im looking at a new GT3RS.

That doesnt mean I would pay 65k for the 1M, just choose it over an M3. At 65k Id start looking at other things[/QUOTE]

Well If you could afford a gt3rs now why even bother with a 1m? I know If I wasn't in college , had my degree , good paying career I would get a used gt3/rs wouldn't even look at a 1m.

jaglacs · 02-09-2011, 07:00 PM

it should not have been titled an "M" car more like a "tii" as it's not even a unique engine as it's the same one in the z435is

dmboone25 · 02-09-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaglacs

it should not have been titled an "M" car more like a "tii" as it's not even a unique engine as it's the same one in the z435is

Not this shit again....sigh...

Does the X5M have a unique engine ? What about the X6M ? The new M5 ? That's right...none of them have a "unique" engine...that just isn't going to happen anymore...

This car got all the ///M treatment it could, considering all factors....I am willing to bet that a test drive would change a lot of minds...

Augenbrauezug · 02-09-2011, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Not this shit again....sigh...

Does the X5M have a unique engine ? What about the X6M ? The new M5 ? That's right...none of them have a "unique" engine...that just isn't going to happen anymore...

This car got all the ///M treatment it could, considering all factors....I am willing to bet that a test drive would change a lot of minds...

It's getting beyond old at this point.

Cuz5150 · 02-09-2011, 07:30 PM

"The official word from BMWNA currently on the 1M availability is that it will be "unlimited but hard to get." We can confirm that the reason for this is due to the production capacity at the Leipzig plant, which will be building three very popular cars - X1, 1-series Coupe and Convertible, and the 1M beginning this spring. BMW Leipzig plant simply can't build hundreds of cars per day and is limited by its production capacity".

Hmm, I will not make any left field comments here. However,
A: why not stop or slow down Convertible(s) production

--(who ta F is ordering convertibles right about now

)

B: why wait till spring to start production of the 1M. Start production with in the next month

--(Most of the parts come from the 3er/M3, they have tons of them)

Solution in my eyes= The Leipzig plant has plenty of production capability.
I must be in the minority but i will not let BMW blow smoke in my face

Papethova · 02-09-2011, 07:38 PM

Well If you could afford a gt3rs now why even bother with a 1m? I know If I wasn't in college , had my degree , good paying career I would get a used gt3/rs wouldn't even look at a 1m.[/QUOTE]

The 1M is not going to be my primary, secondary, or even tertiary car. I am getting it because I like it not because I need a car (I buy what I like, my garage is full and so are my storage spaces). I eventually may add the GT3RS, that depends on whether or not Viper production resumes in 2012/13. Either way whatever I purchase next year wont replace the 1M it will add to it.

DiavelM3 · 02-09-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by py0413

Every time when there is a hyper car to launch, we hear this all the time. I was told to put $20000 deposit and wait 2.5 years if I wanted a GTR and was told I needed to wait for nearly 3 years for an SLS AMG. Same similar story to the R8. Guess what, I always get phone calls from sales every shortly after visiting those dealership and telling me the vehicle I was looking for "suddenly" becomes available. LOL!

I'm with ya. The same went with the Chrysler crossfire (during it's debut), the Dodge Viper Copperhead edition (which was "truly" a limited edition model - only 300 built -but I still got one) and, and , and....
You hear this stuff all the time.... Especially if you change out cars like it's going out of style. I for one am not buying into all the Hype. I think around fall of this year will be a good time to see what BMW has in store for the 2012 1M (? if anything at all) and how "hard to get" the current 1M's will be....
I think the internet supercharges emotions and specualtions on new cars and I believe this is no different.

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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Every post I have seen from "insiders" say Nov/Dec 2011 is it. The End. So... it is indeed limited by time/production.
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fuzzy_dunlop Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: future 1 series Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	So what's the best estimate of the number of people with a deposit down? To me that is the more interesting question as opposed to number of cars being produced.
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jmunro First Lieutenant 7 Rep 348 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Duluth, MN iTrader: (0)	I take it as, we will build as many as possible up to a certain point and make the best effort to make one for everyone that wants one.
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providence Private First Class 19 Rep 192 Posts Drives: X3 35xi, F15 X5 (35d), 1M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA / Canada iTrader: (0)	when/if one gets this car is highly dependent on the dealership that it is ordered from since cars are alloted to the higher sellers first... with approx 60 cars/month produced, I was told that the average dealership would get to sell one or two before production ends... I have surrendered a deposit since Oct and there is still no idea when my car will be produced...This is not a problem now in the winter, but come summer I cant say that I may not be drawn to a Cayman R if I cant get one by then.
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blueshark First Lieutenant 50 Rep 337 Posts Drives: "transportation" for now Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	Whatever the number of 1M's that are eventually produced, I would love to see each one issued with an official number plate. I think a lot of members of this forum would be among the first 100 produced.
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MyCorvette Private First Class 21 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 750i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Here comes another possible reason why BMW does not provide DCT option in the 1M: The exclusion of DCT cuts a large portion of potential buyer. Many people just don't buy 1M because the lack of DCT, which means much less order for the product, this leads to less production demand on the Leipzig plant. Therefore the '6MT only' helps to solve the production capacity problem elegantly.
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Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	"The official word from BMWNA currently on the 1M availability is that it will be "unlimited but hard to get." We can confirm that the reason for this is due to the production capacity at the Leipzig plant, which will be building three very popular cars - X1, 1-series Coupe and Convertible, and the 1M beginning this spring. BMW Leipzig plant simply can't build hundreds of cars per day and is limited by its production capacity". Hmm, I will not make any left field comments here. However, A: why not stop or slow down Convertible(s) production --(who ta F is ordering convertibles right about now) B: why wait till spring to start production of the 1M. Start production with in the next month --(Most of the parts come from the 3er/M3, they have tons of them) Solution in my eyes= The Leipzig plant has plenty of production capability. I must be in the minority but i will not let BMW blow smoke in my face __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
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Papethova Banned 224 Rep 3,094 Posts Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 iTrader: (1)	Well If you could afford a gt3rs now why even bother with a 1m? I know If I wasn't in college , had my degree , good paying career I would get a used gt3/rs wouldn't even look at a 1m.[/QUOTE] The 1M is not going to be my primary, secondary, or even tertiary car. I am getting it because I like it not because I need a car (I buy what I like, my garage is full and so are my storage spaces). I eventually may add the GT3RS, that depends on whether or not Viper production resumes in 2012/13. Either way whatever I purchase next year wont replace the 1M it will add to it.
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