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12-08-2010, 08:10 PM | #23 | |
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I have to admit I kind of like the way it looks, and that fact it's smaller than the M3. I hope they fixed the tendency to understeer that was characterstic to the 135 (probably did). But the weight goes against my grain (my subjective opinion). I really haven't found a car that's over 3,200 pounds that I find a lot of joy in driving. They can be comfortable, go very fast, but the laws of physics make it such that weight always gets in the way of what for me is a fun-factor in a car.... If BMW can get around the following then future offerings may be interesting:
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12-08-2010, 08:12 PM | #24 | |
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Having driven both the N54 and N55 in both the current 1 series and 3 series the N54 is a far superior engine in driveability and it's unfortunate that BMW seems to be reserving that for their 'higher end' models; the 335is and now the 1M. I seriously contemplated a 1M instead of the Z4M and took an extended test drive of the current 135 and it was very disappointing, I didn't like anything about that car other than the gearbox and it made my passenger physically ill from its driving dynamics. If I was looking for a sports luxury coupe that could carry four I'd take the current M3. The back of the 1 is useless for any adult passenger. The Z4 M Coupe was the logical choice. |
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12-08-2010, 08:59 PM | #25 | |
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interestingly I traded my base 997 in for my Moadster, not b/c it was superior but b/c of finances then but w/ little if any regret. My heart says gt3 or even an S, but the wallet says 50k But gladly I don;t see a replacement in that price range yet especially if this 1M motor is just a 335is motor. I need revs
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12-09-2010, 12:14 AM | #26 |
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The 1 M Coupe weighs in about 100 more pounds than an M Coupe. The 1 M Coupe has 10 more hp than an M Coupe. That gives the M Coupe a very slight advantage in hp, but the big difference is in torque. 332 for the 1 M versus 262 for the M Coupe. With all that extra torque the 1 M should power out of a turn much quicker and just generally be quicker. It builds its steam up at a much lower rpm. From the pics, it appears to have the same CSL brakes as the M Coupe, so should stop as fast. So overall, if you wanted the same or better performance than an M Coupe and wanted to take your little ones in the back seat, there you go. If the base price tag holds true at $45,000 it will be a very nice package for a lot of people that couldn't afford the price of admission for a new M3.
If I already had an M Coupe and didn't need the extra seats, I would stick with the M Coupe until it is worn out. I guess that's the purist in me going back to the days of checking your oil with a dipstick, sticking a key into the ignition, and navigation is something the passenger does.
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12-09-2010, 01:55 AM | #27 |
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Am I way off base, or can you gear the Z4M about 10-15% lower than the 1M and still achieve the same speed in each gear? I realize it's "area under the curve" and the S54 is peaky, but that peak should still be noticeably higher in the Z4M when you look at the effective torque put to the ground.
Straight Line - tie? Looks - Z4M Handling - probably Z4M Braking - probably a tie Endurance - Z4M Reliability - cam bolts aside, Z4M Price - Z4M Fun factor - Z4M Uniqueness - Z4M Gas mileage - 1M... but this should be a bonus and not a deal breaker for an M car As far as the ability to tune the car, an ESS supercharged Z4M is hard to beat. The S54 has a greater upper limit because of its iron block, although no 600+ hp options are available. Even with custom parts, I think a Z4M would be cheaper to take into the 600+ hp territory. The only time the 1M will be cheaper to tune is in the <400 hp range. I remember firing my 3.0i up at night one time in Texas. A little kid walking with his parents by the seawall started screaming, "Daddy! Daddy! Look at the car!!" I used to be that excited kid whenever I saw an amazing car, and I don't think I would have gotten wound up like that over a 1 series. |
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12-09-2010, 02:58 AM | #28 |
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I can't see many Z4M owners switching to this, as we're an older demographic (which explains Samjam's interest). I see it more as a 135 ZHP than 1M, and a good 1 car solution for someone that isn't financially ready for an M3. The only 1 I've ever liked is the one we don't get - the 130i. Nothing tempting me here.
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12-09-2010, 07:52 AM | #30 |
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I think it looks brilliant, very aggressive and i love the pumped up wheel arches. I too would prefer an 8000RPM screamer of an engine but that doesnt mean that it wont be a good drive. Looking forward to reading the reviews!
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Speaking on first, initial impressions - which to me are really important. Sure, some things will grow on me over time, but I tend to rely on my first impression.
Rear photo - I immeditely though of Lexus IS-F, which has a terrible rear end IMHO. It's like the ended up with a really big bumper and had a hard time figuring out what to do with it, so added that big diffuser, but not really a diffuser type thing. IMO, shoud have brought the exhaust tips a little closer in, and mover them up a tiny bit, with the fascia conforming to the tips better, like virtually every other M car that has been made to date.... The exhaust kind of looks like and after thought, with the tips hanging down like that.... Front - weird combination of M5 and M3 - M5 in the head lights, M3 in the weird double fang look. Front end is not too bad. If any design feature on a BMW reminds me of a Lexus - |
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12-09-2010, 08:04 AM | #32 | |
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I didn't know that. I'm glad there isn't a push button start too. I can understand that some cars have a "key" card and a proximity sensor, which necessitates a push button, but the whole push button start is such a fad....I never understood why you need to put in your key AND lift off your hand and push a start button.
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Are those vertical slits on the front and rear bumpers "real?" Ie: do they let air pass through, or are they purely design elements?
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12-09-2010, 08:15 AM | #34 |
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Originally Posted by KevinC It's the last of a dying breed, and even the last BMW to start with a key. I don't believe this is accurate. The X3 in its current version went all the way into 2010 with a key start. My wife has an '07 and nothing significant was changed through this year. New model year comes out soon.
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12-09-2010, 10:16 AM | #35 |
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I like what they did with the headlights and the bumper is insane...in a good way i think. I'd get one if I needed the extra room maybe but I love having tiny cars.
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12-09-2010, 10:58 AM | #36 |
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first impressions count for a lot and as an overall package, the 1m's aggressive styling and stance are big pluses. i do think it's been slightly overdone though, the wide mouth + air slats + fangs are a bit too much on the front, and the back's canted diffuser design doesn't flow well with the lines.
was probably the logical choice to go with the n54, but from a purist perspective is moving away from classic m philosohpy. i'm quite certain it'll be quicker than the z4m (considering i had a 335i before this and down low it felt very quick with the twin turbos) and will probably handle well, but what it'll feel is an entirely different dimension altogether. the m coupe is unique, has all the visceral elements of a proper m car and is probably more the driver's car. the m coupe has, as jeremy clarkson loves to lament, soul. |
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That could mean anywhere from actually 1,500kg to 1,599kg (it's still "around" it).
I'm willing to stake my professional reputation on this. It won't be lighter than the 135i. And if it is there's something else to worry about. If it actually IS lighter than it means none of the typical ///M magic when it comes to suspension upgrades made it into the car, and it likely only has stiffer springs and slightly tuned (heck, even same) dampers, without beefier, longer control arms and stiffer bushings all around AND a reinforced and redesigned subframe typical of older ///M offerings. Unless the whole body is clad in CF it's just not possible, and if the whole body is clad in CF then the car would be in 6 digit range. And this thing still won't last more than 30 minutes on a track. Not with the N5X engine.
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12-09-2010, 03:20 PM | #39 |
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12-09-2010, 03:24 PM | #40 | |
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I've noticed that I seldomly get to drive my car these days since having a kid and another on the way, heck even my wifes e90 is looking too small now. This would be an option for me to actually be able to drive it w/ my family every so often, but never a replacement
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12-09-2010, 03:56 PM | #43 | |
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0-100kph is 0-62mph. 0-60mph will probably be 4.8. Even then, that number might be slightly underrated by BMW to preserve M3's hierarchy. I'm guessing C&D or Road and Track will pull 4.6 or 4.7 0-60mph times.
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