1M temptation

GregorJP · 10-08-2012, 09:03 AM

Took my car to BMW High Wycombe at the weekend; contemplating a 1M. Goddam it's a nice thing. Small, darty, sounds great and feels bulletproof. Was taken on the test drive by a saucy young salesgirl (which didn't help). What really stood out was the torque - much more than my old 997 and triggered the traction light easily in the dry.

Was highly tempted until they offered £13k as a trade-in for my car...

Pip1968 · 10-08-2012, 09:21 AM

Surely that is the trade in price for an 'ordinary' M3 not the CSL. Maybe "saucy sales girl" was showing her down side.

The 1M is ugly though.

Pip

///Mike · 10-08-2012, 09:22 AM

I had the pleasure of taking one to Monaco and back (via 2 days hooning around in the Alps) and I have to say it was magnificent. Not as visceral as the CSL though in terms of driving experience.

The 1M might only have a few more horses than my 135 but it felt a lot more urgent with the overboost feature. Very quick in gear due to the epic levels of Torgue but having had a turbo charged car for 3 years now I am looking to go the other way and get back into something NA.

**Mark CSL** · 10-08-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregorJP

Was highly tempted until they offered £13k as a trade-in for my car...

So your Csl is it a cat D with 2 wheels missing
And 300.00000 miles

Where are bmw geting there prices
They must just price it on a 118 I think
Twats

cossack · 10-08-2012, 05:30 PM

I'll offer you 13k gladly all day long for a real csl

. Even to me that's absurd no matter the mileage.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 10-08-2012, 06:13 PM

She does not know a real BMW when she see's one

GregorJP · 10-08-2012, 06:16 PM

Apparently they classified it as an "auction car" because it has 60k miles on it, AP's all-round and what they classified as an "aftermarket" audio system but what I would call a particularly expensive upgrade.

They overlooked the service history, the amount of cash I've thrown at fastidiously maintaining it, its good condition and the fact that the cheapest one on Pistonheads is a CAT D for £23k.

83SY · 10-08-2012, 06:53 PM

So are selling the CSL private and buying the 1M or keeping the Cecil?
I do like the 1M but I think it would be one of those cars that you get bored of in six months.

CSL is only car i have owned and not once considered selling it!

+ 13k part ex price...! Bet you were looking for Jeremy Beadle to pop out

terryb · 10-08-2012, 07:07 PM

Believe me, you wouldn't get bored of a 1M unless you drove like Miss Daisy. To me it is the modern day CSL in terms of it being limited edition, aggressive and very rewarding to drive. Not as good on track but possibly better on the road. I think it is a better option for a daily drive as mine is, but wouldn't be so special as a 2nd car unless you started to play with it.

GregorJP · 10-08-2012, 08:43 PM

Agree, Terry. 1M is a better road car than the CSL, less revvy, more creature comforts. Brakes will no doubt be shit - didn't get chance to give them some abuse on test drive.

Quietly hatching a plan to persuade the missus to allow me to subsidise her work car allowance so she can chop in the family A3 when the lease runs out in February = a 1M and a CSL and no dilemma.

10-08-2012, 09:03 AM	#1
GregorJP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 319 Casino cash: $2092	1M temptation Took my car to BMW High Wycombe at the weekend; contemplating a 1M. Goddam it's a nice thing. Small, darty, sounds great and feels bulletproof. Was taken on the test drive by a saucy young salesgirl (which didn't help). What really stood out was the torque - much more than my old 997 and triggered the traction light easily in the dry. Was highly tempted until they offered £13k as a trade-in for my car...

10-08-2012, 09:21 AM	#2
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Surely that is the trade in price for an 'ordinary' M3 not the CSL. Maybe "saucy sales girl" was showing her down side. The 1M is ugly though. Pip

10-08-2012, 09:22 AM	#3
///Mike Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Berkshire Posts: 10 Casino cash: $26	I had the pleasure of taking one to Monaco and back (via 2 days hooning around in the Alps) and I have to say it was magnificent. Not as visceral as the CSL though in terms of driving experience. The 1M might only have a few more horses than my 135 but it felt a lot more urgent with the overboost feature. Very quick in gear due to the epic levels of Torgue but having had a turbo charged car for 3 years now I am looking to go the other way and get back into something NA.

10-08-2012, 05:30 PM	#5
cossack S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California - SF Posts: 90 Casino cash: $1237	I'll offer you 13k gladly all day long for a real csl . Even to me that's absurd no matter the mileage.

10-08-2012, 06:13 PM	#6
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	She does not know a real BMW when she see's one

10-08-2012, 06:16 PM	#7
GregorJP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 319 Casino cash: $2092	Apparently they classified it as an "auction car" because it has 60k miles on it, AP's all-round and what they classified as an "aftermarket" audio system but what I would call a particularly expensive upgrade. They overlooked the service history, the amount of cash I've thrown at fastidiously maintaining it, its good condition and the fact that the cheapest one on Pistonheads is a CAT D for £23k.

10-08-2012, 06:53 PM	#8
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	So are selling the CSL private and buying the 1M or keeping the Cecil? I do like the 1M but I think it would be one of those cars that you get bored of in six months. CSL is only car i have owned and not once considered selling it! + 13k part ex price...! Bet you were looking for Jeremy Beadle to pop out

10-08-2012, 07:07 PM	#9
terryb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 364 Casino cash: $5455	Believe me, you wouldn't get bored of a 1M unless you drove like Miss Daisy. To me it is the modern day CSL in terms of it being limited edition, aggressive and very rewarding to drive. Not as good on track but possibly better on the road. I think it is a better option for a daily drive as mine is, but wouldn't be so special as a 2nd car unless you started to play with it.

10-08-2012, 08:43 PM	#10
GregorJP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 319 Casino cash: $2092	Agree, Terry. 1M is a better road car than the CSL, less revvy, more creature comforts. Brakes will no doubt be shit - didn't get chance to give them some abuse on test drive. Quietly hatching a plan to persuade the missus to allow me to subsidise her work car allowance so she can chop in the family A3 when the lease runs out in February = a 1M and a CSL and no dilemma.