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06-26-2011, 07:37 PM | #46 |
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It's rare that Jeremy Clarkson would give such unqualified praise, especially to a bimmer. Usually, even if he said a bimmer is good overall , he will slam it for various alleged imperfections, whatever he thinks those problems are.
So if even Clarkson says the 1M is that great, it has to be pretty darn good in the perfomance and handling department. Still, I kinda prefer the cayman in the looks department, since I think it looks so sexy. But if comes time to actually buy one, I'm still leaning towards the 1M for it's overall performance, but darn, that cayman does look so nice! |
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06-26-2011, 07:40 PM | #48 |
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Can't believe everyone seems to hang on that idiot's every word, some even seem to need to wait for his approval before they can like a car themselves.
Man up FFS. |
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The review only makes me wonder further why did I not put a deposit for a second one...
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Awesome video. Just saw a VO in person at a local car meet. Very aggressive looking reminds me of a pit bull to some degree.
Maybe I should sell the 335 for a AW 1M. |
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06-26-2011, 08:18 PM | #52 |
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I think the reason a lot of people listen and trust the top gear crew is because they are honest blokes. Unlike 99.9% of the automotive industry reviewers they will actually speak their minds about a car (and they have torn apart quite a few). They are enthusiasts, not just journalists. I had a feeling they would like it (power oversteer is hard to dislike) but I wasn't expecting them to go this gaga over it. Good stuff! Thanks for posting.
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That car scoots like a rabid raccoon on speedball and redbull. BMW hit the nail on the head on their first attempt on a FI ///M car. The future looks good for other ///M cars.
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awesome vid. the 1m is just getting more and more impressive as time goes on! i can't wait to see what the next gen M3 has to offer
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Ugh... I want one.
Spent the day autocrossing my 330i, which is a much better car than I am a driver and I still want to got 40k in the hole for that car after watching that video.
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It's nice to know (for now) BMW can still build a proper M car.
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I've heard of guys who, when younger and had the means, have bought a brand new BMW, maybe not the BMW they were absolutely lusting over. But a BMW that did everything they needed and put a smile on their face. It was a car that they were proud of. They took care of it. And it reciprocated. Then one day, life knocked on the door.
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People should wait until they see one in the flesh before commenting. It is a very cool car indeed up close...
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Thank you for your hard work in putting up those links. A lot of "First Drives." No real comparisons just numbers. It has impressive number, too bad its a Ford. I feel real bad about myself, owning an 1M. It makes me cry, I always have tears of joy when I drive it. Do you own a Boss 302? At the end it a FORD!!!!!! |
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Top Gear - [17x01] - 2011.06.26
-Richard is in South Africa to test a bigger, even more rugged alternative to the famous Hummer- the Marauder. -Jeremy tests the new BMW 1M. -James meets up with Olympic Skelton Gold Medal Winner, Amy Williams, and races her in the new Mini Rally Car with WRC Champion Kris Meeke. -Jeremy celebrates the 50th Birthday of the Jaguar E-type by driving a modernized version, the Eagle Speedster. -SIARPC: Alice Cooper Top Gear - [17x01] - 2011.06.26 |
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