New 1 series M
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New 1 series M
Jees this is looking to be one good looking car. I was looking at getting an E90 M3 next year but this is looking very tempting.... My only hang up will be that it will be expensive and not as fast/powerful as the M3, unless fettled
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/bm...s-m-coupe.aspx
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/bm...s-m-coupe.aspx
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I must say they have improved the looks of the 1 series immensely with that special wrap. Needs fixing down better in a couple of places though.
Anyway SIAL 10 months ago:
https://www.scoobynet.com/other-marq...-worth-it.html
Anyway SIAL 10 months ago:
https://www.scoobynet.com/other-marq...-worth-it.html
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I could see this being a fantastic car. What it may lose to the M3 in straight line pace it could make up for in agility due to low weight.
Is this a 'full' M car like a M3, M5, M6 etc?
Is this a 'full' M car like a M3, M5, M6 etc?
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I can see this been a good car as well but I bet it wont end up with a proper mechanical LSD as otherwise too much competition to the M3.
If it has a modified 135i engine then I recon close to 400 bhp should be possible with a bit of tuning, remap + exhaust, should make a monster of a car.
Downside is I dont think any change from £40K.
Richard
If it has a modified 135i engine then I recon close to 400 bhp should be possible with a bit of tuning, remap + exhaust, should make a monster of a car.
Downside is I dont think any change from £40K.
Richard
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Looks nice and I like the wheels.
I can see with it being called 1 Series M being shunned on the forums as it's not a proper M car
Also, if you get one are you always going to end up wondering whether you should have gone for the M3? A bit like if you get a WRX and then wishing you had for a WRX STi.
I can see with it being called 1 Series M being shunned on the forums as it's not a proper M car
Also, if you get one are you always going to end up wondering whether you should have gone for the M3? A bit like if you get a WRX and then wishing you had for a WRX STi.
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The car is called the 1 series M as BMW has already made the M1, which was many a moon ago.
This is the second "M" car that BMW has made which actually has a turbocharged engine, as opposed to all the other M variants that have been released over the years.
So yes, in the eyes of the hardcore M followers, it will take time for them (probably slating it in the meantime) before they accept it.
This is the second "M" car that BMW has made which actually has a turbocharged engine, as opposed to all the other M variants that have been released over the years.
So yes, in the eyes of the hardcore M followers, it will take time for them (probably slating it in the meantime) before they accept it.
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