Ok, got to pick it up tonight. Only done 50 miles so early yet but here goes:
It's looks the business, like the 1M looks wider than it is long. Wheels are very nice and fill those wide arches impressively. Has serious road presence.
Interior? I can see why some feel let down but I'm not. Reason? Because I can see what they have done - built it down to a price and put the money into the chassis and dynamics. It's perfect for me in the role the car plays and I find the seats very comfortable if a little lacking in support. I specified manual seats, as I did with the m135i.
Engine can't judge yet as running in service required at 1200 miles but it feels like a cracker. I got in and as I always do pushed sport+ straight away, no point pussyfooting about. They have nailed the noise, it sounds fab for a turbo motor. Can't describe it but I love it and so do people on the street from the reactions. Sounds so different to an m3/4 and far far better.
Gearbox? Mmmm, not sure so will reserve judgement for now. My old v8 m3 felt better, more engaging. For some reason I feel a bit remote from this one but I'll drive some more to form conclusion.
Steering and suspension is well judged to me. Much better steering feel the the m3/4. Suspension is very nice and in no way harsh. Soaks up the bumps impressively and is extremely sure footed. Seems to control body weight better than an m3/4. Feels like it'll hang the back end out for fun.
It's quick and fun to sum up concisely and as a daily for me provides real entertainment. More to come as I really get to know it.
It's looks the business, like the 1M looks wider than it is long. Wheels are very nice and fill those wide arches impressively. Has serious road presence.
Interior? I can see why some feel let down but I'm not. Reason? Because I can see what they have done - built it down to a price and put the money into the chassis and dynamics. It's perfect for me in the role the car plays and I find the seats very comfortable if a little lacking in support. I specified manual seats, as I did with the m135i.
Engine can't judge yet as running in service required at 1200 miles but it feels like a cracker. I got in and as I always do pushed sport+ straight away, no point pussyfooting about. They have nailed the noise, it sounds fab for a turbo motor. Can't describe it but I love it and so do people on the street from the reactions. Sounds so different to an m3/4 and far far better.
Gearbox? Mmmm, not sure so will reserve judgement for now. My old v8 m3 felt better, more engaging. For some reason I feel a bit remote from this one but I'll drive some more to form conclusion.
Steering and suspension is well judged to me. Much better steering feel the the m3/4. Suspension is very nice and in no way harsh. Soaks up the bumps impressively and is extremely sure footed. Seems to control body weight better than an m3/4. Feels like it'll hang the back end out for fun.
It's quick and fun to sum up concisely and as a daily for me provides real entertainment. More to come as I really get to know it.
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