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BimmerFile drove the 1M and M2 back to back for a week: their thoughts
BimmerFile drove the 1M and M2 back to back for a week.
Who turns out to be their favorite of the two ? Spoiler below. http://www.bimmerfile.com/2016/05/04...vs-the-bmw-1m/ Spoiler alert: in brief: 1M versus M2 = a wildcat (not domesticated) versus a wild housecat (semi domesticated).
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05-04-2016, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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I'm happy for BMW and drivers in general that there is an M2 .. so that more people can access the greatness of the 1M..
The M2 is a spectacular 1M version 2.0... But as with many sequels, the original is the best. Now that BMW has made a more civilized M2 for the " masses " ( The few that can manage to get an M2... ) , I hope they go back and release the Kraaken and deliver me an M2 CSL. |
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05-05-2016, 08:42 AM | #6 | |
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Reserving my right to become overzealous for later: first the car got to sail through its gentle break-in period and its mandatory 2K km /1.2K miles maintenance (with BMW unlocking the M Driver's Package + activating all available power settings). Later it will get the chance to shine its true colors as a squirrel frantically zipping through mountain twisties: that's where it can be bestowed with, or denied, accolades. But the 'at first glance' impressions are promising, as expected. The M2 is definitely a great car. A joy to drive. Loving it to bits. Among the best of what BMW has on offer today. But driving the M2 also makes you realize what a damn hands-on, straight up, no frills, 'oldskool' motoring marvel the 1M is. A raw diamond from the bygone semi-analog era. If the driver is willing to work the machine, the 1M can offer him/her a great ride, but be cautious not to get too carried away or the car takes charge of things. Let there be no doubt: the 1M was and remains the 'pocket rocket' benchmark - the point of reference for BMW and the competition. The M2 is more helpful in assisting the driver to stay on course - it's more planted, less twitchy. Both are leagues of their own. I love both.
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