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Old 12-12-2010, 10:49 AM
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I do agree with you somewhat - I really expected this 1M to be a lot more capable.


What else? Burning through extended amounts of cash? If you can have just as much - or more - fun in the 135, why would you ever spend the extra 15-20g's on the M?!
handling, suspension, throttle response, etc (all the "M-goodies")...yes all that can be done aftermarket on a 135i, but then again...why not just get an s2000/sti/evo then if it's all about tunability, bang for your bunch, and hp's...because it's a BMW right? The same premise can be applied to an M to an non M. I'm not saying the non M models are inferior, but don't just look at the numbers when comparing...

how about the 535i v 550 discussion all over again....same thing, different model


Originally Posted by v_therussian
Isn't that what people do?!
yes they do, but I still find it flattering to "M" models how they are "benchmark" for some owners in that same model line



***both are great vehicles in their own right, justifying spending or not spending your money on either model is a debate that personal preference should always take precedence
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You'll end up spending more money to make a regular car perform like an M in all aspect once all's said and done PERIOD
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You'll end up spending more money to make a regular car perform like an M in all aspect once all's said and done PERIOD
some people end up trading up for an M after all the mods
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
You know, 4.9 0-60 isn't quite as quick as I thought it would be... I do love the flared wheel wells and the general styling is awesome - first 1er that I really like the looks of unmodified. But with all the hype, just seems like they spent more energy building the hype up, than actually making the car faster... maybe I'm wrong - probably. Just that after the F10 I don't know what to expect anymore
As mentioned, BMW is ALWAYS conservative with their 0-60 ratings. Plus they always make sure the pecking order is preserved. I think the M3 was rated at 4.7?? They can't rate the 1M faster than the M3 but we all know the M3 is faster than 4.7. I've seen a Z4 35i test at 4.3 to 60 yet BMW rates it at 4.9 to 60.

I have no doubt it will be plenty quick and great handling. Just how great is to be seen.
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M3 vs C63 vs RS4 - The C63 has the most HP.


I'll take the modest increase in HP with the decrease in weight.
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS
some people end up trading up for an M after all the mods
Can't argue with you there

Any mods planned for the M3 yet btw?

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As mentioned, BMW is ALWAYS conservative with their 0-60 ratings. Plus they always make sure the pecking order is preserved. I think the M3 was rated at 4.7?? They can't rate the 1M faster than the M3 but we all know the M3 is faster than 4.7. I've seen a Z4 35i test at 4.3 to 60 yet BMW rates it at 4.9 to 60.

I have no doubt it will be plenty quick and great handling. Just how great is to be seen.
Good point
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Can't argue with you there

Any mods planned for the M3 yet btw?
mostly cosmetic V...I do have almost all the parts already sitting in my garage tho
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mostly cosmetic V...I do have almost all the parts already sitting in my garage tho
LOL so you're still spending money on mods - M or not
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LOL so you're still spending money on mods - M or not
that's a given

especially around here...
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS
that's a given

especially around here...
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