1M or M2C

Hooptie157 · 09-20-2018, 03:14 PM

So I recently lost this BAT auction due to my page not refreshing. As you can see I was the next highest bidder. I figured this car would be just as quick as the M2C, like 14k less, probably hold its value and also be more raw. With that said should I keep my order for an M2C or seek another 1m? What would you do?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-bmw-1m-32/

M3_WC · 09-20-2018, 03:30 PM

For me I would put a lot of value in new car warranties. Both are great cars.

No1Cares · 09-20-2018, 03:49 PM

m2c. you'll be happier in the 1M for about a week and then after that, the old car will not appeal in the long run. but what do I know, I don't own either. that's just what I tell myself given the hypothetical scenario if I were in the hunt.

I thought for the longest time when I bought my e46 m3 I would never want a newer model bmw, but after about 2 months, I was over the hype and got an x3 m40i instead. sold it and don't regret it. I don't miss the e46 at all. sad but not really. but it did help me scratch that itch for good.

Hooptie157 · 09-20-2018, 03:52 PM

Yeah I own an e90 and e46 track car that I’m putting up for sale. Actually selling both cars. I think I want a small suv and something fun. Hell I dunno. But my car is gonna be built any second now.

infinitekidM2C · 09-20-2018, 03:57 PM

it will not be as quick as an m2c can be, no way

will be more raw though.

you looking for a track beast or all around?

JRF · 09-20-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooptie157

So I recently lost this BAT auction due to my page not refreshing. As you can see I was the next highest bidder. I figured this car would be just as quick as the M2C, like 14k less, probably hold its value and also be more raw. With that said should I keep my order for an M2C or seek another 1m? What would you do?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-bmw-1m-32/

I think that same car WITHOUT all the Dinan goodies would have sold for more. I would love to own a 1M someday. If i'm ever in position to buy one it will definitely be bone stock.

Hooptie157 · 09-20-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

it will not be as quick as an m2c can be, no way

will be more raw though.

you looking for a track beast or all around?

Well stock vs that one which was Dinan s3 I’d think it would be close if not faster.
I’m Not interested in losing the M2C warranty by modding so it would be even I think. I’d Dinan the M2C through my dealership but I haven’t seen anything from them yet. Not even an exhaust.

I’m looking for a good hpde/weekend car. I’ll most likely probably only own for one year.

Hooptie157 · 09-20-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JRF

I think that same car WITHOUT all the Dinan goodies would have sold for more. I would love to own a 1M someday. If i'm ever in position to buy one it will definitely be bone stock.

I agree. That’s why I wanted it. I’d actually drive that one. If it were bone stock I’d collect it.

JRF · 09-20-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooptie157

I agree. That’s why I wanted it. I’d actually drive that one. If it were bone stock I’d collect it.

apparently this 1 was Steve Dinan's personal car.....

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Code1=1SERIESM

infinitekidM2C · 09-20-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooptie157

Well stock vs that one which was Dinan s3 I’d think it would be close if not faster.
I’m Not interested in losing the M2C warranty by modding so it would be even I think. I’d Dinan the M2C through my dealership but I haven’t seen anything from them yet. Not even an exhaust.

I’m looking for a good hpde/weekend car. I’ll most likely probably only own for one year.

i had a fairly modded 135 so my suggestion is to go for a regular m2 considering the prices

i had to upgrade the oil cooler and all the braking stuff just to keep the 135 on the track... was fun but costly

Hooptie157 · 09-20-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JRF

apparently this 1 was Steve Dinan's personal car.....

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Code1=1SERIESM

120k. Lol.

I could have gotten the one at 47k. Did the turbo and had that car at 55 all in.

infinitekidM2C · 09-20-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JRF

apparently this 1 was Steve Dinan's personal car.....

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Code1=1SERIESM

BlkSVT · 09-20-2018, 04:18 PM

The M2C will be my first BMW so you can say I'm either bringing an unbiased opinion, or an uninformed one...

That being said, by my way of thinking, it depends on whether you want to get in and really DRIVE the thing and use it to its capabilities (or yours...) without worrying about racking up too many miles, getting a bit of road rash, or preserving something that's maybe crossing over into the collectible category. If that's the case, M2C all the way. This is the category I'm, mostly, in today.

Alternately, maybe you see holding onto a car, for its collectible, cool factor...something a bit more rare, in awesome shape, that you want to drive every so often but will put a lot of effort into preserving its value? That 1M, to my uninformed eyes, looks pretty sweet.

I've been in both camps, but I'm working with a bunch of guys now that have cars in the slightly more collectible category: a Lotus, a couple older Porsches... Never, ever see rain, never driven hard, and it feels like handcuffs to me from this side of the fence. They have cars they like, but they are dying for something they can just get in and hammer when they want.

I guess I'm rambling a bit, but I'm wanting a driver. Something I can modify because I want to, and I don't care so much if it hurts the value or messes with its resale. I'll deal with that later if I want something different

My $0.02

COChris · 09-20-2018, 04:29 PM

If the M2C was available when I bought my 1M, I would go M2C. I just didn't like the M3/4 size and the M2 seemed slightly inferior in concept to the 1M. Of course, back then a 1M was $53,000 with 15k miles. The M2C would have been a lot more.

hellrotm · 09-20-2018, 04:29 PM

Problem with cars like the E46 M3 or 1M. I would be hesitant to puts miles on them.

akkando · 09-20-2018, 04:32 PM

well a molested 1m you might not feel bad about driving, but if you find a stock one that's appreciating you might feel like you can't drive it. They're going to make enough M2C's that it can be replaced if needed, not a collector car, you can drive it more worry free.

Hooptie157 · 09-21-2018, 08:14 AM

Man I’m having total regrets not going. At least 49 right off the bat. Man I’m actually sad about this right now. Lol

crvz · 09-21-2018, 09:55 AM

What would you be using the car for? Do you have an '08 m3 still? If so, you'd have to know that the interior would be basically a lesser version of the same. I had a '13 135i, and honestly the day I bought it (last month of production for that car) I felt it was behind the times. So if you were buying the car as a daily, or at least planning on spending significant time behind the wheel each year, that alone would make me lean towards the M2C. However I've never been a used car guy, so your impressions may be quite a bit different.

hellrotm · 09-21-2018, 12:52 PM

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Man I’m having total regrets not going. At least 49 right off the bat. Man I’m actually sad about this right now. Lol

Is that the going rate($50k-ish) for a clean 40k mile 1M?

09-20-2018, 03:14 PM	#1
Hooptie157 First Lieutenant 156 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Smyrna GA iTrader: (2)	1M or M2C So I recently lost this BAT auction due to my page not refreshing. As you can see I was the next highest bidder. I figured this car would be just as quick as the M2C, like 14k less, probably hold its value and also be more raw. With that said should I keep my order for an M2C or seek another 1m? What would you do? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-bmw-1m-32/
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M3_WC Brigadier General 1040 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	For me I would put a lot of value in new car warranties. Both are great cars.
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09-20-2018, 03:49 PM	#3
No1Cares Lieutenant 435 Rep 570 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	m2c. you'll be happier in the 1M for about a week and then after that, the old car will not appeal in the long run. but what do I know, I don't own either. that's just what I tell myself given the hypothetical scenario if I were in the hunt. I thought for the longest time when I bought my e46 m3 I would never want a newer model bmw, but after about 2 months, I was over the hype and got an x3 m40i instead. sold it and don't regret it. I don't miss the e46 at all. sad but not really. but it did help me scratch that itch for good.
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Hooptie157 First Lieutenant 156 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Smyrna GA iTrader: (2)	Yeah I own an e90 and e46 track car that I’m putting up for sale. Actually selling both cars. I think I want a small suv and something fun. Hell I dunno. But my car is gonna be built any second now.
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BlkSVT First Lieutenant 389 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2019 M2c BSM, 2020 MB GLC63 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NW Burbs of Chicago iTrader: (0)	The M2C will be my first BMW so you can say I'm either bringing an unbiased opinion, or an uninformed one... That being said, by my way of thinking, it depends on whether you want to get in and really DRIVE the thing and use it to its capabilities (or yours...) without worrying about racking up too many miles, getting a bit of road rash, or preserving something that's maybe crossing over into the collectible category. If that's the case, M2C all the way. This is the category I'm, mostly, in today. Alternately, maybe you see holding onto a car, for its collectible, cool factor...something a bit more rare, in awesome shape, that you want to drive every so often but will put a lot of effort into preserving its value? That 1M, to my uninformed eyes, looks pretty sweet. I've been in both camps, but I'm working with a bunch of guys now that have cars in the slightly more collectible category: a Lotus, a couple older Porsches... Never, ever see rain, never driven hard, and it feels like handcuffs to me from this side of the fence. They have cars they like, but they are dying for something they can just get in and hammer when they want. I guess I'm rambling a bit, but I'm wanting a driver. Something I can modify because I want to, and I don't care so much if it hurts the value or messes with its resale. I'll deal with that later if I want something different My $0.02
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COChris Captain 889 Rep 739 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West iTrader: (1)	If the M2C was available when I bought my 1M, I would go M2C. I just didn't like the M3/4 size and the M2 seemed slightly inferior in concept to the 1M. Of course, back then a 1M was $53,000 with 15k miles. The M2C would have been a lot more.
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hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	Problem with cars like the E46 M3 or 1M. I would be hesitant to puts miles on them.
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akkando Major General 5863 Rep 6,635 Posts Drives: 17 M2 DCT LBB,11 e90 M3 ZCP IB Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	well a molested 1m you might not feel bad about driving, but if you find a stock one that's appreciating you might feel like you can't drive it. They're going to make enough M2C's that it can be replaced if needed, not a collector car, you can drive it more worry free.
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09-21-2018, 08:14 AM	#17
Hooptie157 First Lieutenant 156 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Smyrna GA iTrader: (2)	Man I’m having total regrets not going. At least 49 right off the bat. Man I’m actually sad about this right now. Lol
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09-21-2018, 09:55 AM	#18
crvz Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '19 M2C, '21 F150 Tremor Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	What would you be using the car for? Do you have an '08 m3 still? If so, you'd have to know that the interior would be basically a lesser version of the same. I had a '13 135i, and honestly the day I bought it (last month of production for that car) I felt it was behind the times. So if you were buying the car as a daily, or at least planning on spending significant time behind the wheel each year, that alone would make me lean towards the M2C. However I've never been a used car guy, so your impressions may be quite a bit different.
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