BMW 1M in Valencia Orange
Discussion
I love the 1M it is currently one of a handful of cars that I'd consider changing my MK1 Focus RS for, I love the fact that is a limited run and the prices are remaining strong. I'd have a heart attack sticking so many miles on it however and using it throughout the winter, having said that I know there is a good argument for saying "thats what it is for".
I love the 1M it is currently one of a handful of cars that I'd consider changing my MK1 Focus RS for, I love the fact that is a limited run and the prices are remaining strong. I'd have a heart attack sticking so many miles on it however and using it throughout the winter, having said that I know there is a good argument for saying "thats what it is for".
The winter tyres are a good choice, I run similar on my 1 and with the limited slip diff I was amazed in the snow, I was seeing front wheel drive cars getting stuck and I could have exceeded the speed limit if I had wanted to.....the one thing that sticks to snow better than anything else is snow, that is why snow tyres pick up snow as they go in the little grooves......it is like witch craft! A powerful BMW doing well in snow!
Another update. The car continues to be faultless! Glad to be back on summer rubber now, the old Michelin PS2s were effectively dead after 15,000 miles so I've replaced them with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Difficult comparing exactly with well worn PS2s but they're certainly a big improvement on the winter rubber.
A minor irritant is the BMW variable servicing. It seems that something is needed at the dealer every few months: rather than a full service where everything is done together the car requests for example a check, then an oil change, then brake fluid change etc. This means lots of visits to the dealer who seem pretty good actually. At least its all paid for on the service pack. Its coming up for 3 years old next month and I think I'd be mad not to go for the BMW extended warranty which is £279 - £490 per year depending on excess.
Just returned from a quick trip to Denmark and Sweden. I saw only one other e82 on the whole trip and certainly no 1Ms! The car is always a great companion on long trips and it was one of the reasons I drove rather than flew. Out of interest I always go for valet parking at hotels and haven't had any bad experiences (that I know of). How do others feel about leaving their pride and joys with the doorman?
Anyway some photos:
Outside the impressive new Copenhagen Opera House
Crossing the amazing Oresund Bridge to Sweden in foul weather
A minor irritant is the BMW variable servicing. It seems that something is needed at the dealer every few months: rather than a full service where everything is done together the car requests for example a check, then an oil change, then brake fluid change etc. This means lots of visits to the dealer who seem pretty good actually. At least its all paid for on the service pack. Its coming up for 3 years old next month and I think I'd be mad not to go for the BMW extended warranty which is £279 - £490 per year depending on excess.
Just returned from a quick trip to Denmark and Sweden. I saw only one other e82 on the whole trip and certainly no 1Ms! The car is always a great companion on long trips and it was one of the reasons I drove rather than flew. Out of interest I always go for valet parking at hotels and haven't had any bad experiences (that I know of). How do others feel about leaving their pride and joys with the doorman?
Anyway some photos:
Outside the impressive new Copenhagen Opera House
Crossing the amazing Oresund Bridge to Sweden in foul weather
anomaly said:
Just returned from a quick trip to Denmark and Sweden. I saw only one other e82 on the whole trip and certainly no 1Ms! The car is always a great companion on long trips and it was one of the reasons I drove rather than flew. Out of interest I always go for valet parking at hotels and haven't had any bad experiences (that I know of). How do others feel about leaving their pride and joys with the doorman?
Lovely car OP. I nearly went for a 135i coupe but decided against it as I would have spent ownership wanting a 1M!What route did you take in Denmark and Sweden? I'm thinking of visiting next year but don't know where to head to.
Busy weekend with the 1M. Just returned from a weekend in Scotland at a mate's wedding in Perthshire. We had a group shot with the three "interesting" cars at the ceremony though the 1M was a little overshadowed by the Rapide and Lambo! Took advantage of being north of the border and had a great drive through Glenshee and then stayed in Dundee for a couple of nights.
Now on 53,000 miles and going great. No idea what I'd replace this with...
Some pics:
Now on 53,000 miles and going great. No idea what I'd replace this with...
Some pics:
god I love that road, must have been incredible fun in the 1M!Cheers all. I see no point in spending money on a car you really want then being afraid to use it. Sure it might depreciate a bit more than a 10,000 mile example but the residuals on these are insane anyway.
On this theme I had the winter tyres swapped on this morning. Hate the looks but it seems the sensible option. You can actually fit all four wheels and tyres in the back of an e82, not bad considering the size of them.
On this theme I had the winter tyres swapped on this morning. Hate the looks but it seems the sensible option. You can actually fit all four wheels and tyres in the back of an e82, not bad considering the size of them.
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