Video comparo- m3/boss/1m

[superchargedman]

This is the reason why we should never sell our cars-
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http://everydaydriver.com/episodes/b...m-m3-fighters/

[Artemis]

Neither that review escaped the 1M radar over here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824290

Originally Posted by superchargedman

This is the reason why we should never sell our cars

Here you got some reasons:

"I told my wife to take it [BMW 1M] for a spin around the block. Really, she said? Absolutely, I replied. You have to. Twenty years from now you’ll no doubt find yourself standing around with a bunch of car buffs talking about amazing and iconic cars. Remember the NSX? The R35 GT-R? The Boss 302? And then someone will undoubtedly say: remember the 1M Coupe? “Yes” you’ll be able to reply. “I drove it.” To which you’ll be met with respect by those rare few who’ve also had the chance, and nostalgic car guy envy by those who haven’t.
The E30 M3? Maybe. Maybe not. But the 1M Coupe is the poster car for a new generation of auto-buffs, those who will recall the first time they read a review in a blog and not a magazine. Perhaps it will only be bought by Gen Xers and older with enough disposable income, but to the Gen Y crowd and the upcoming millenials, it’s a marker in time.
[...]
Handling is superb. There’s little else to say. We found little evidence of understeer on the street, although pushed harder on a track would likely reveal more. Body lean is incredibly minimal. The hydraulic power steering is exact. The pedals are perfectly placed for heel-toe action and throttle response is incredible. With a short wheelbase and little overhang it’s nimble, transitioning with ease.
And to ensure the 1M will never become the poseur machine the immensely popular E46 M3 became, it can only be ordered with one transmission, a six-speed manual.
[...]
The verdict
Traditionally, Americans love big powerful cars. But the 1M isn’t aimed at those folks. Rather, it’s pegged squarely at a new generation of car buffs; those who grew up on the sport compact craze and who see nothing wrong with driving a small car.
The 1M is an acknowledgement of just how well BMW understands what people (and the motoring press) are lusting for. And the wilder styling on this newest M car is a nod to a younger demographic.
Philosophically, it’s still hard to get over the borrowed turbo engine, but get behind the wheel and this well-reasoned argument gives way to the awesome reality. In a new era of turbocharged engines we often long for naturally aspirated powerplants, but if the 1M is a sign of what BMW engineers can do, then we welcome a lag-free turbocharged sports car future."
(source: http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...ideo-1795.html)

Back in the day (Spring 2011), it rained glowing rave reviews. The 1M made its entrée through the big gate. The competition must have eaten its heart out. Treasure and cherish it.

[ZIPNBYE]

Already posted in the 1M review compilation stuck-thread.

[Luca335]

Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

Already posted in the 1M review compilation stuck-thread.

Yours was a repost, it was posted way back in April.