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First ride of a 1///M VO in switzerland !!
A 1///M VO arrived in a switzerland bmw unit
A friend of mine chris-507 ride in this 1///M I translate its comment : This afternoon I'm happily went to my dealership to discover the 1M that was delivered - to everyone's surprise - yesterday Having received no instructions from BMW, so no restrictions, they put her in the showcase. When I saw her in, stuck behind a 135i (FL DKG), with another two cars were blocking the exit through the window, I told myself that my secret hope to roll it was futile. I immediately abandoned the orange side option, hoping that this is not too good. And then when my seller sent me the photo I posted yesterday, taken in a room a bit dark, I told myself "aiii! But for myself, I am not a fan. The color is not quite "rusty" Being able to turn around a little better and could compare it with the 135i which was just off, I'm better aware of the difference. That meant a lot to me is of course the width of the machine, especially when viewed from the front. But much more is the impression that the 1M is 20cm shorter than a 135i. With its wings outstretched and ultra-especially his 19 'which appears monstrous, it really looks that 1M is super short. It gives him, to look at, fabulous proportions My salesman approached us. As I said, I did not think we would ride with, but to my surprise: "We'll go for a ride or what?" He had to move out for the 135i N55 1M. When he started the engine was not icky, in building great And then of course he turned on the 1M and there The whole dealership has looked admiringly, a small smile as happy than surprised. Perhaps even more surprised to see this little bitch so powerfully One Incredible, almost closer to a noise than a 135i M3 "You're the first" I told my salesman Once behind the wheel I realize that this machine represents. The M3 steering wheel fills your hands well, the L6 roaring louder than ever and more secretly, the clutch which is two times harder than the 135i. A Mini M3, really. Then we drive. My dealer came up with, as he almost always does when driving new cars. And there's more, it was just crazy to ride with. So there was my salesman and father in the back, my friend connoisseur Bavarian Swissmade as co-pilot and myself as a kid (no comment) behind the wheel Fishing is one of the 135i, I did not do crazy things (4'000tr / min and no foot to the floor) so hard to say how much better it is. In all cases this recovery remains strong. Also difficult to judge the behavior. Again, not of folly but the car is really hard, I think it will be a marvel in turns to lead. Comfort is more or less comparable to my 135i. Softer suspension but Runflat ... I do not think 1M is less pleasant, and yet I think it will be twice as effective Then flick the highway and there a great surprise: it turns up less than the 135i! (Ludo as already noted) And on the highway at 130km / h in 6th, windows closed, we went through a mini "gallery": THE SOUND WOW!! After ten miles we are unfortunately already back And my salesman: "I think I'm going back tonight with" (not a joke, he returned with) Mine is there by the end of the month ______________________________ The -: - Definitely not turn the knob, contrary to what I thought and contrary to what was reported Top Gear - The orange is really not my taste - She lights of "old" 135i! (Those bulbs interiors that are not smooth) - Swissmade asked me after the test "did you see the number of people who watched us pass?!". If you take the orange, you need to do .......... The pros: - Mouth definitely amazing, better than on pictures and better than stuck between two walls at the Geneva show. - His demonic - Everything in it is "hard" direction, clutch (except the shifter which does not differ much from that of the 135i - It runs so high in the towers on the motorway (the track riders will put in "-" as cons - Fishing is unbelievable - The behavior seems more incredible than fishing. This is probably the biggest change compared to the 135i ______________________________ Conclusion: One wonders if we are in a super 135i or a mini M3 .... ------ a question ?? what is it 1900kg ?? not the weight
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Thanks for a great write-up and pictures!
My favorite quote in a long time: "The whole dealership has looked admiringly, a small smile as happy than surprised. Perhaps even more surprised to see this little bitch so powerfully One" If the car felt powerful with driver and 3 passengers, that's good news. Looking forward to it!!! Last edited by ///1M; 04-01-2011 at 06:44 PM.. |
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04-01-2011, 06:51 PM | #4 |
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Thank you for the write and the pics!
Your thoughts make me wonder if I'll really like it in VO and if I do for how long, anyway its too late for me mine is already build now and I'm pretty sure VO will suit my mood... Could you tell me where is this CA? Bern? pm me if necessary. Thx Dammit! Now I can't sleep.... |
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04-01-2011, 07:32 PM | #6 |
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I originally ordered the 1m in white but then changed my mind to the VO thinking this would be the signature color for the car but those are some of the worst photos I have seen of VO so makes me think I may have made a mistake and should stuck with white. In the other photo galleries of VO though the color appears much nicer.
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04-02-2011, 02:31 AM | #8 |
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"- Fishing is unbelievable" sorry a french expression
its the powerfull, for the place to go, yes it's Bern !!
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Nice one.
What does the exhaust look like? Same afro-engineered muffler like on the pre-production cars? @Croatian Test Driver: Will you take a look there? |
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So if I understand correctly, the power is similar to the power of the 135i, in the rev range that you were testing? (keeping in mind that you had 3 passengers though). And also, did you say that fuel consumption is an improvement over the 135i? Thanks! |
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So, just came back from the dealer. VO looks great in person. Took some pics with my cell phone cam, so I don't think they'll be representative.
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I'm Chris-507, the young swiss guy who had the oportunity to drive that wonderful 1M yesterday. I live in Switzerland, I'm 19. I just sold my 135i and i'm waiting for that crazy 1M. Mine comes within 1 month. As you can see, my father and me are big BMW fans and we have the oportunity to have a lot of wonderful models at home and to testdrive a lot of others. Sorry for my English, I'll do my best.... __________________ So yes, we were four guys in the car (2 rowers, my dad who's not a shrimp and the dealer who's a "normal" guy and the power was probably similar thant the 135i when I was alone |
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Yes it is in Bern (Berne in French), a wonderful dealership |
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