The BMW 1 Series M Is the Best BMW of All Time
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Date: 2019-10-25
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yankee2 yankee
My 2013 128i has (approximately) the same balance and poise as the 1M (it has simpler suspension, but the same 50: 50 weight distribution, and the same engine, sans the TCs and 100 hp, of course. I got my 128i without ANY add-ons, except 18 wheels, metallic paint and leather seats. It doesn't even have iDrive I believe that my minimalist version of this 1-series car is very similar to the original M3, in size, power and capabilities, and possibly the purest, cleanest BMW of them all. I am thinking that if my fortunes improve, I might get one of these rare 1Ms, but then I think, I like my little Bimmer just fine. Why bother?
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My 2013 128i has (approximately) the same balance and poise as the 1M (it has simpler suspension, but the same 50: 50 weight distribution, and the same engine, sans the TCs and 100 hp, of course. I got my 128i without ANY add-ons, except 18 wheels, metallic paint and leather seats. It doesn't even have iDrive I believe that my minimalist version of this 1-series car is very similar to the original M3, in size, power and capabilities, and possibly the purest, cleanest BMW of them all. I am thinking that if my fortunes improve, I might get one of these rare 1Ms, but then I think, I like my little Bimmer just fine. Why bother?
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Shahram Dabiri
I owned a 2009 BMW 135i in stick. I got 140k miles from her before i sold her off. Over that time she was the most amazing car i ever owned I have yet to diver another car like that. the sound the feel the look it was the total package. The issue with it's turbos was just so sad. even though i treated her like gold and changed the oil every 5k miles and she was garage kept the rear turbo waste gate failed at 120k miles. costing me about 3k to replace. NOT FUN But it was worth it. why? because i loved that car If you have one enjoy it If you don't. find one in good shape and pick it up
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I owned a 2009 BMW 135i in stick. I got 140k miles from her before i sold her off. Over that time she was the most amazing car i ever owned I have yet to diver another car like that. the sound the feel the look it was the total package. The issue with it's turbos was just so sad. even though i treated her like gold and changed the oil every 5k miles and she was garage kept the rear turbo waste gate failed at 120k miles. costing me about 3k to replace. NOT FUN But it was worth it. why? because i loved that car If you have one enjoy it If you don't. find one in good shape and pick it up
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Joel Ley
I 100% agree. The best BMWs were the mechanical ones, regardless of the horse power. I have and love the BMW E34 525i. It's only a 2. 5L inline 6 but the mid- range acceloration is amazing, it handles like a roller skate, and if you drive the M5 or Alpina versions they are off the chart. all that fun in a 20+ year old BMW. I would LOVE to see you review a 1980s BMW M6 or 635 CSI to get your take on the top of the line old school BMWs, when their motto was the ultimate driving machine and it was absolutely true. Thanks for the great reviews, Doug Keep 'em coming.
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I 100% agree. The best BMWs were the mechanical ones, regardless of the horse power. I have and love the BMW E34 525i. It's only a 2. 5L inline 6 but the mid- range acceloration is amazing, it handles like a roller skate, and if you drive the M5 or Alpina versions they are off the chart. all that fun in a 20+ year old BMW. I would LOVE to see you review a 1980s BMW M6 or 635 CSI to get your take on the top of the line old school BMWs, when their motto was the ultimate driving machine and it was absolutely true. Thanks for the great reviews, Doug Keep 'em coming.
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K G
Cars are so damn expensive nowadays. Just because its broken down to payments, doesn't mean that you don't end up paying a crazy amount of money for it. Compare to how much more new cars cost the average person doesn't make that much more. We still make the same money, ok maybe a little more, but the cost of vehicles is sky rocketing. It's just crazy to me. Then you remember how quicky they depreciate and it make you thing how this system needs overhaul. I would never buy a new car today. That's like taking money from your pocket and throwing it away.
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Cars are so damn expensive nowadays. Just because its broken down to payments, doesn't mean that you don't end up paying a crazy amount of money for it. Compare to how much more new cars cost the average person doesn't make that much more. We still make the same money, ok maybe a little more, but the cost of vehicles is sky rocketing. It's just crazy to me. Then you remember how quicky they depreciate and it make you thing how this system needs overhaul. I would never buy a new car today. That's like taking money from your pocket and throwing it away.
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Fahad Ahmed
I agree this is probably the greatest BMW ever made, possibly the greatest rwd car ever made. I remember first reading about this from BMW and I remember thinking this is going to be special. The E82 is just the perfect size for that 335 straight six combined with a rwd terrain. Just a perfect combo. Man I want one. Closest I can get to one is the E82 135i M. But those are becoming rare too.
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I agree this is probably the greatest BMW ever made, possibly the greatest rwd car ever made. I remember first reading about this from BMW and I remember thinking this is going to be special. The E82 is just the perfect size for that 335 straight six combined with a rwd terrain. Just a perfect combo. Man I want one. Closest I can get to one is the E82 135i M. But those are becoming rare too.
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Thechristopherryan
I can halfway agree with the best bmw ever made the e36 M3 were great. I love the 1M, hell the 1 series chassis altogether is a great looking car. I think its funny how bmw built this car, they practically had all the N54 parts laying around trying to build a new car and they just shoved them in the one series chassis and called it an1M.
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I can halfway agree with the best bmw ever made the e36 M3 were great. I love the 1M, hell the 1 series chassis altogether is a great looking car. I think its funny how bmw built this car, they practically had all the N54 parts laying around trying to build a new car and they just shoved them in the one series chassis and called it an1M.
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Steve M
Totally agree Doug. The 1M is an amazing little beast. I got to drive it in Greenville at the ///M Driving School a few years back and the confidence it gave me on the track was amazing. It was light, really agile, and I could throw it around without feel body roll or any tire scrubbing. So, like you, I would love to own one of them.
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Totally agree Doug. The 1M is an amazing little beast. I got to drive it in Greenville at the ///M Driving School a few years back and the confidence it gave me on the track was amazing. It was light, really agile, and I could throw it around without feel body roll or any tire scrubbing. So, like you, I would love to own one of them.
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Matt Bonneville
My super clean low mileage 128i coupe that I just bought was totaled one month after buying it, when some idiot rear ended me. I'm in the market for another. The turbo power is nice, but the normal aspirated 6 in the 128i moves along nicely. In some ways it made me think that it was the car my Alfa GTV6 should have been.
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My super clean low mileage 128i coupe that I just bought was totaled one month after buying it, when some idiot rear ended me. I'm in the market for another. The turbo power is nice, but the normal aspirated 6 in the 128i moves along nicely. In some ways it made me think that it was the car my Alfa GTV6 should have been.
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Wall Cutter
I appreciate the info in this video I never paid attention to that car The BMW plastic seat covers are GREAT. I used to rave about them. especially when people didn't have the money to buy the fancier version of what they were buying. Thanks for the info. I guess it will be hard to find one
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I appreciate the info in this video I never paid attention to that car The BMW plastic seat covers are GREAT. I used to rave about them. especially when people didn't have the money to buy the fancier version of what they were buying. Thanks for the info. I guess it will be hard to find one
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