BMW M1 Gets the Green Light

Originally Posted by mmtr 328i

Any idea on price? Upper 40's

That's what I'm thinking. When comparing % increases among the 128 vs. 135 and 328 vs. 335 vs. M3, the maths say that the "M1" should cost in the neighborhood of $52,000. That's a bit high in my opinion, but still about $6,000 cheaper than the M3. In all likelihood I think upper 40s is going to be the price - maybe about $48,500-$49,500. Rip off if you ask me

Originally Posted by Penguin Koolaid

Sounds like you're jealous.

sounds interesting...but I don't want to wait that long for it to show up before i get a new ride.

Probably will cost what the e46 M3 did

the 1 can be a really, really fast car around a track with some simple modifications.....i just dont like them doing an M version of it...seems stupid...why not just make the m3 significantly lighter?

Originally Posted by Owtlaw333

I don't really see this as watering it down... the 1 is a proven performer

The M badge use to be an exclusive club and now everything that BMW makes is M'ed. Just like Mercedes watered down the AMG line, BMW is following suit and it's a shame

Originally Posted by neil1138

The M badge use to be an exclusive club and now everything that BMW makes is M'ed. Just like Merc watered down the AMG line, BMW is following suit and it's a shame

It's a business.

maybe after a facelift

Originally Posted by mattcarle21

If they tighten up the suspension and make it handle better along with more power-it should be a beast, but on the other hand you can't fix ugly.

Herein is the problem with this car. Otherwise I like the idea and it would be a great car.

Originally Posted by Penguin Koolaid

It's a business.

Orly? I didn't know that

Originally Posted by neil1138

The M badge use to be an exclusive club and now everything that BMW makes is M'ed. Just like Mercedes watered down the AMG line, BMW is following suit and it's a shame

Exclusivity was not a planned occurrence, it was just a lack of expansion. It was inevitable. I still fail to see it as a bad thing if the end product is still a good one (unlike the unbalanced AMG cars)

Originally Posted by neil1138

Orly? I didn't know that

Your divorced from reality tearfest of a response was a dead giveaway that you didn't know it was a business. The nerve of BMW not to base their decisions on a minuscule minority of enthusiasts.

it's not that bad

Originally Posted by neil1138

Orly? I didn't know that

this appears true judging by your previous post on the subject. why so surprised? didn't you read the quotes?

Originally Posted by Penguin Koolaid

Your divorced from reality tearfest of a response was a dead giveaway that you didn't know it was a business. The nerve of BMW not to base their decisions on a minuscule minority of enthusiasts.

Yeah I was bawling buddy

Originally Posted by 217Bimmer

this appears true judging by your previous post on the subject. why so surprised? didn't you read the quotes?

srsly?

Originally Posted by kuksul08

I somehow agree with both of these reactions.

somehow i agree with this reaction

Originally Posted by neil1138

The M badge use to be an exclusive club and now everything that BMW makes is M'ed. Just like Mercedes watered down the AMG line, BMW is following suit and it's a shame

"It's a business", like someone posted earlier if you want something exclusive you're going to have step up to a Porsche or hell maybe a Ferrari. I don't have a problem with an M 1 series car as long as it done with BMW fundmentals in mind. The currently 135i is a great car but arguements can be made that it's a bit soft and understeers too much.

Originally Posted by simsima325

AWD? I don't know what proper M cars look like on your planet.

I'm all for proper ///M cars in the historical sense but I think advancements in suspension and AWD technology would provide more necessary and worthwhile road racing improvements than simply swapping powerplants around and jacking up the price (the mistake BMW made with the e90 M3). I hate seeing EVO's and WRX take top spots at BMWCCA events. It needs to stop.

I like this new move. It seems like BMW actually took to heart some of the feedback from the enthusiast community and is making an effort to accommodate. I don't think it has as much to do with putting high powered sport cars into the hands of kids as some people may think. Have you guys been reading Roundel lately? The heat from the enthusiast community regarding the pricing and accessibility of the e90 M3 has really been building in the last few months.

Right now, there is no new BMW I desire...that sucks to say. But this concept certainly does peak my interest.

My advice to BMW would be: Slash that stupid fvcking ///MX5 (or whatever it's called) from the lineup and focus on getting this right!

Yeah you guys are right

Originally Posted by FTWeisse

It's enough to see little 18 year old bastards racing around in AA Chipped 335s - BMW wants to make this more appealing/affordable to a younger crowd. Great. So now we're going to have little kids racing around in 350+ HP, 3000lbs cars. 400+ HP if they get the inevitable chip. Cool story.

I completely agree. Nothing as ridiculous as kids driving around in a 3-something with stickers and stuff all over their car like this is the Fast and the Furious on techno.

Originally Posted by m7mkii

why can't they bring back the 8 series?

+1!

that car is probably the ugliest bmw makes. i'd sooner own an x3...

when i look at it, i just imagine it making this noise



and yeah the m1 title should have definitely been saved for a more super car-ish thing, perhaps they'll make the m8 that super car?