05-05-2012, 08:51 AM | #1 |
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South Africa - 2012 1M - To Sell or Not to Sell
I recently got an opportunity to get my hands on a brand new 2012 1M in white whilst I wait for my X3 to arrive in August. I've had it for 3 weeks and am conflicted about whether to keep it or sell it before my X3 3.5i M Sport arrives in August.
I have to decide on one of them. Reason I hesitate is because I have a young family and this car is just so crazy that it doesn't really work for family. My wife's car is obviously still the alternative. Anyway, not sure whether there is a market for the 1M in South Africa. Any South African's out there interested? |
05-05-2012, 09:05 AM | #2 |
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Preliminary question: does your wife fancy the idea of swapping a family car SUV for a sports car ?
Live to tell: I ordered my 1M and subsequently informed my wife. She was kinda "underwhelmed" if you know what I mean. A great woman, dearly loved, but - conscious of the risks/dangers of powerful sports cars - unfortunately not really "sports cars compliant" ("I don't wanna lose ya in an accident").
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05-05-2012, 09:18 AM | #3 |
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She's not against my keeping the 1M. The decision is really about whether I want this maniac machine or switch to the more versatile X3 when it comes. X3 will still be a beast but not like the 1M.
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05-05-2012, 10:39 AM | #4 | |
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05-05-2012, 07:29 PM | #6 |
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If you really appreciate what this car is all about you are gonna keep it anyway, despite everything. If you just wanted to buy a nice and special BMW, then your "logic" will inevitably overcome and you will go for the X3.
I will not sell mine before a very real and serious reason appears (like paying a house or I resign or someone offers me twice or let's make it triple of the price I paid etc.) and I do it, crying and mourning but I will. Otherwise, there is no way that this car can be compared to an X3. X3 is a functional SUV, this is a fun sports car which happens to be surprisingly practical for that category as well. Ask yourself why you bought this car and you will have your answer. |
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05-06-2012, 04:28 AM | #7 |
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Don't act stupid, either you braging that u have a 1m or u trying to get a buyer on the forum.
U no in rsa they asking 200k premium Next time don't buy the car if u don't appreciate it |
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05-06-2012, 05:19 AM | #8 |
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Hey 131tch - chill dude I got the car because I had an opportunity whilst I wait for the X3. I trust that coming and talk to other fans and owners on forums never gets seen as bragging - its about networking with like people isn't it? I am a passionate and long standing BMW customer and my dealer offered it to me. I love the car to bits but I am just not sure about living with it.
I am hearing from you and dossantr that these things are so rare in SA - this shows how special it really is. If I want to sell it I will no doubt do that easily. Kinda keen to hear from owners what it's like to live with as an every day car. Whats your experience? For instance, does the exhaust tone at 120kph bug you too or do you get used to it? Likewise, the manual gearbox is a blast when on open roads but not so fun in traffic. What's your experience like? |
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05-06-2012, 06:56 AM | #10 |
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Doesn't sound like you really wanted it to begin with and was looking for an opportunity to profit from a rare BMW. If you don't know if it's a keeper after 3 weeks, then sell it so someone else can enjoy it.
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Re rather sceptical comments suggesting that a quick 1M resale might be driven by greed, rather than family considerations: I sincerely hope any such suggestion is ill-founded in casu. Hunger is the fuel of greed. Enough is less than the greedy ones need. Though, wrong place over here for the greedy ones.
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05-06-2012, 09:44 AM | #12 |
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Don't stress my one m arrives in July so I have the best of both worlds, so u can ask me of my experience in august
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05-07-2012, 01:52 AM | #13 |
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Dude, second hand 1M's have been going for R750K.. Check autotrader, S4 Auto etc. I would take it if mine was not arrivng soon.. Whatever you decide, I hope that you dont regret it..
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05-07-2012, 03:04 PM | #15 |
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Yeah, honestly the car is a real gem, I use mine everyday. I enjoy the noise and it seems to get louder the longer I have the car. Gearbox is perfect and the car is actually quite "practical" when you consider the rear seats and the size of the boot. Then again, i don't have any kids so how would i know...
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05-07-2012, 03:11 PM | #16 |
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Do what YOU want, and what YOU want to drive. She may be a great girl, but after all it is you that has to make the drive.
Case in point. I know many friends who sold off all there nice cars, houses, guns, etc, to be with there great girl or wife and after a few years she was gone with all the money and nice things that she wanted over the years and you are left with the mini van and a broken ego. lol... Im not saying that it will also happen to you, but if she loves you she will live with what you buy and not gripe too much. I say If you like the M then keep it. As others have said, they are near impossible to get a hold of. |
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@ roryhw. You got this opportunity (1M) while waiting for your X3?? So this car was not ordered for you? Count yourself VERY fortunate/privelaged/special as there is a waiting list for 1M's at every dealer........
If I may ask, which dealership did you buy this car from? |
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05-10-2012, 04:10 AM | #18 |
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I use mine everyday and love it. I have a 2 year old daughter who loves it to; it is amazingly practical, but to be fair I have an X3 too. If I had to have only one car, well, probably not sadly; would go for M3 sedan, 335 touring, or....yep, 3.0d MSport x3 (in that order)
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05-10-2012, 02:04 PM | #21 |
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Don't get rid of a 1m for an x3. You will regret it for sure. You can get an x3 any time, they won't be hard to find, the 1m will and you will likely have to pay more than you originally paid to get back into one.
If it's feasible with your family situation then you really should keep it, its a much more special car than an x3 eww. |
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