Driven - Tuned BMW 1M
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From: North Staffs
i just checked. it's not quicker according to evo. it's about 40bhp/ton down, slower 0-60, slower 0-100 and slower round Evo's track by a small margin.
the fact i didnt know this before shows you're wrong Pie
i cant explain what it is i dont like, it looks a bit toy with big wheels on a small car. the back end looks wrong too. its glaring to me but Moff always reckoned he liked it. his was white, i think it's better in black as that hides it's poor lines imo
i think i'm an old fart though when it comes to it. a v8 NA > 6 turbo for me
i know that rules out a 911 turbo
regardless, this is the most interesting thread on here for ages!
the fact i didnt know this before shows you're wrong Pie
i cant explain what it is i dont like, it looks a bit toy with big wheels on a small car. the back end looks wrong too. its glaring to me but Moff always reckoned he liked it. his was white, i think it's better in black as that hides it's poor lines imo
i think i'm an old fart though when it comes to it. a v8 NA > 6 turbo for me
i know that rules out a 911 turbo
regardless, this is the most interesting thread on here for ages!
I wouldn't say no to either at the minute, a chipped and lowered diesel is alright but it's missing that je ne sais quoi
I quite like the 1m bum
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From: sideways with an OWL!
I'm currently deliberating between an M135i, an M3 and a new Cayman. Last test drive is the Cayman this saturday.
This whole exercise makes me want to punch two entire groups of people: the dealers that won't let me have a proper drive, seat feel is everything; and the c units that decided that powerful RWD cars don't need an LSD. Idiots.
This whole exercise makes me want to punch two entire groups of people: the dealers that won't let me have a proper drive, seat feel is everything; and the c units that decided that powerful RWD cars don't need an LSD. Idiots.
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From: Hertford
I'm currently deliberating between an M135i, an M3 and a new Cayman. Last test drive is the Cayman this saturday.
This whole exercise makes me want to punch two entire groups of people: the dealers that won't let me have a proper drive, seat feel is everything; and the c units that decided that powerful RWD cars don't need an LSD. Idiots.
This whole exercise makes me want to punch two entire groups of people: the dealers that won't let me have a proper drive, seat feel is everything; and the c units that decided that powerful RWD cars don't need an LSD. Idiots.
I've heard some BMW dealers are c unts: although I've reasonably enjoyed driving some BMW models in the past, it's never occurred to me to demand a test-drive now I come to think of it...
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From: Nottingham
When I was looking the dealer local encouraged hooliganism but the one I bought from was more nervous.
If you like an LSD I think you need an M3
Or even if you just like LSD as Nina tells me it's a drug dealers car
If you like an LSD I think you need an M3
Or even if you just like LSD as Nina tells me it's a drug dealers car
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From: Sunshine Coast - England UK
Good post, enjoyed that Tango.
I want to like the 1M but I just don't visually. I tend to buy cars on spec and looks second, but it just looks a bit retarded. Which is odd, as flared arches are something I really like (CSL / AMG etc)
I'd struggle to buy one over a Cayman, which I appreciate has 2 less seats, or an M3.
135i looks good though. Good review in Evo this month.
I want to like the 1M but I just don't visually. I tend to buy cars on spec and looks second, but it just looks a bit retarded. Which is odd, as flared arches are something I really like (CSL / AMG etc)
I'd struggle to buy one over a Cayman, which I appreciate has 2 less seats, or an M3.
135i looks good though. Good review in Evo this month.