BMW 1M in Valencia Orange

BMW 1M in Valencia Orange

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anomaly

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459 posts

172 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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I picked it up yesterday and I'm totally smitten. I have desperately wanted one of these since the launch last year but couldn't justify it then so I have waited. I can really see what all of the reviews of these mean: it is simply awesome to drive. Very fast (fast enough for me anyway) and incredibly well balanced. It feels such a "together" car and immense fun to throw around aided also by the fact that it's so small. I think I may be keeping this for a long time....











Oh, ignore the plate. It is the previous owners and will be going back.

Dave Hedgehog

14,541 posts

203 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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i love these

Blib

43,795 posts

196 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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I first saw one in white last year at a local PH meet. I've never been particularly interested in BMWs. However, the 1M looks just right, IMO. The proportions are bang on and its compact size reminds me of BMs of old.

I wouldn't mind having one for myself.

Congratualtions. Enjoy.

mpm1987

755 posts

184 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Lovely!

Wouldn't mind picking up one myself in a few years time, but for now, I'm concentrating on getting on the property ladder.

tommy vercetti

11,486 posts

162 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Looks great, love the colour

TheInternet

4,703 posts

162 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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anomaly said:
Mmmm, orange (peel). Great car though. How does it compare to the other one on the drive?

anomaly

Original Poster:

459 posts

172 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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The other one is a 120d MSport. I've always enjoyed it but it obviously isn't in the same ball park as the 1M. The MSport manages to combine a far harsher ride than the 1M (possibly the runflats play a part) with less confidence in the corners. For what it is, it's a good car but not a great one.

JonVTR

158 posts

154 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Lovely motor! Shame about the orange peel (someone already mentioned it.)

A quick wet sand and polish should see the back of it!

Evangelion

7,641 posts

177 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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I'm no fan of the colour but the car itself is sublime. Want one!!

Dave Hedgehog

14,541 posts

203 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Evangelion said:
I'm no fan of the colour but the car itself is sublime. Want one!!
pics dont do the colour justice, it looks far better in day light

Birdster

2,529 posts

142 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Is that the one that was in Park Lane? Lovely car. First 1M that I ever saw. Spent ages looking at it when I was early for my appointment.

magnum555

473 posts

158 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Congratulations, Enjoy!!!smile

melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Stunning motor, arguably the best colour for it. I could not help think though, save myself 10k and buy a CSL ??


Enjoy it, i am sure they are fantastic to drive and own.

Emeye

9,773 posts

222 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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I used to have a car in a very similar colour - burnt orange or summat. My bro called it dog st metallic brown.

Personally I like it. smile Then again, I saw a 1M in white the other day and was rather taken with it.

I've always thought that if you're gonna have a fast noisy car it should be in a flash noisy colour. I'd take my 911 (if I sell one of the kids) in mint green or a bright blue colour, not silver or grey....

anomaly

Original Poster:

459 posts

172 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Thanks for all the positive comments. The only three colours 1Ms are made in is white, black or orange. I don't generally like white cars, I have a black 120 Coupe already and I want something different. The orange seems to change in different lights from very bright to rust colour. The more I see it the more pleased I am with the colour.

GBTurbo

247 posts

170 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Looks great, big fan of the 1M

GALLARDOGUY

8,160 posts

218 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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I like these.

They have great "stance"

Tough looking little motors.

And (dare I say it, after today's events) ripe for modding too.

FELIX_5

952 posts

196 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Looks stunning, lovely! Nice to have one here that isn't white. (Although I like white).

Blib

43,795 posts

196 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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GALLARDOGUY said:
Tough looking little motors.
Yes. That's it. They look tough. Purposeful.

northandy

3,495 posts

220 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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I love these in this colour!, maybe one day!