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Old 09-25-2011, 03:03 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Pharmacist View Post
Why would anyone pay over MSRP for a 1M? They aren't bespoke cars like other M cars. They are basically your bread and butter 135i with a body kit, engine tune, and suspension mods. You can change a 135i into a 1M with basic aftermarket bolt on kits. I dont know if they're good or bad cars, but they definitely aren't the collectible classics they're being made out to be. Marked up over MSRP? Give me a break.
I'm pretty sure its not that simple, you would have to get M3 parts and alter them to fit the 135 to get the 1M. Also the heavy use of aluminum leads to a lighter weight, they weigh as much as us.

I really didn't care for the car but when you look at one and drive one you feel that it is something special. Its a real M car whereas the M3 and M5 are sell outs.
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