I've always felt that this car is the successor to the E46 M3, except in production numbers. While the newer M3s got way bigger/more bloated, this car has the proper proportions and styling.
I dont quite agree i think the next f80 gemeration is the best looking m3 by far it looks brilliant. Especially the 2018 m3 cs. And this is just super super heavy
I think the F87 M2 comes closest in terms of size, form factor, classic appointments, weight, power and handling, sound… specifically the 2018M2LCI (the CS is special but of course it is). There is only one year that brings it all together IMHO.
I bought it direct from bwm with 5000 km on it (it was a a showroom car). To my knowledge official bmw dealers can’t sell the car more then you get in the bmw online configurator (Austria). For the showroom car, I got a discount. Back then I paid around €60k…damn taxes in austria
One of the best M cars of all time. And what a beauty it was. Every part of the car was proportional, not overly small or big which made this and other BMWs of those time, a looker.
I had a 135i coupe and wrote it off. It had catless downpipes, Wagner intercooler, aluminium charge pipe, and modded intake. The tune on the n54 was at about 455hp and I daily drove it. Every single day it absolutely shocked and embarrassed far dearer cars. I drive an m235i now with similar mods, but I miss that 1 series every single day. No engine like it. I hate what bmw are doing with their styling now. This car was the pinnacle for me, along with the other E variant cars. Such a shame 😞
A few years ago I was looking hard for a 135i in the spec that I wanted. Couldn't find it, ended up buying a 335i, I still wish I could have found one as they are way better than the 335i. Faster, better handling and feel
I don't have the time to tend/care for my car, so I got a 128i instead. It's absolutely exhilarating daily'ing the car - regardless of the lack in power!
I have f30 335i right now but I’ll be selling it for a m240 pretty soon, how do you like the handling on the 2 series? The 3 does hold up past 120 in the twists like I’m looking for
@@BMW1M an m240 is soft from a handling pov? Much smaller wheel base then my f30 with awd and lighter overall weight, With M tuned suspension, have you ever driven one cause idk how that wouldn’t be good lmao, I got f80 control arms otw for my f30 tho I’m hoping that helps keep it planted more
Matt is rightfull positive about this 1M coupe. I have had the pleasure to drive this car on the German Autobahn at Vmax. Pure pleasure to drive that fast for quite some time and use the mirror frequent. I was overtaken by the Ferrari F40 whilst driving at 160 Mph. 😱
10 years ago I treated myself to a 123D coupe, every option ticked and I felt like a boss. Pulled out of the dealer and 30 seconds later one of these came razzing past 🤣 I've wanted one ever since.
I usually hate the look of the 1 series, perticulary at the front but this works very well bmw designers "almost always" know how to nail the styling on the m cars
I love the 1M. The skunk works nature of it adds to the charm. They look fabulous but I’d want one with the Performance seats but they’re really rare. The N54 seems to be a bit problematic in other applications, but less so in these for some reason.
I had a 125i coupe it was a lovely car fancied the m but couldn’t justify the price or running costs, I loved that car 4 years of hassle free fun motoring. For me the 1 series coupe is the best looking BMW of the last 30 years.
Couldn’t afford an M1 Bought a 135i and purchased all panels from bmw for the M1 upgraded the n55 turbo,charge pipe, intercooler, fuel pump etc it throws out 475 bhp 620nm Dct box. It’s an animal
I have a 135i N54 with same engine 1M has. It is ridiculous how much power you get by just getting a repro license. Engine is prepared (and power train also) to deal with +400hp without any problem. And the feelings behind the wheel are just INSANE because by 2010 the electronics where not that much all over the place so you NEED to drive the car power every time.
Yup, affordable spare parts and not too difficult to fix with the right tools and patience. TH-cam and the web has tons of guides to troubleshoot and DIY.
Owned a valencia orange one for two years, fun car on country roads but its rough going on any sort of rough surface or town driving. Its also a tricky car to drive slow - always found the clutch hard to shift smoothly going from 1st to 2nd
Chris Harris said this car is like a pair of shoulders on wheels, and that's pretty dang right when you look at those fenders and the short wheelbase. What a special little car
This is why I love Matt. He told us in the end that at the exorbitant price that this car commands, this is not the M car dream most people crave for. Thank you. Better things out there at that kind of money. Even a Porsche Boxster/Cayman at 1/3 the price is as much or more fun.
Owned two 1 series coupes. I miss them so much. Best handling cars I‘ve ever driven and also beautiful to look at. Pretty sure I‘ll buy one again some time in the future.
You have done the greatest investment at the moment when it comes to vehicles. The price at the moment is outrageous ! I remember looking for one of these back when they were still priced at 20-30K Now they’re close to 70K !!!
I've loved the looks and the idea of the 1M since it launched, but if i ever end up buying one it has to be with a broken engine. To me the perfect 1M would have a E46 M3 engine, or similar, with some version of the carbon intake box from the CSL. Such a setup could get me into trouble i think :)
This is also one of my all time favorite cars! Maybe the only thing that would make me doubt would be the (F87) M2 Competition, but I'm not sure I would go for that over this! ❤️🔥
good shifting there. from my memoryi think you can always run to 6o MPH in 2nd. you might hit the limiter, but you can get there without losing the time for that shift to 3rd
These are fun little cars, my first experience of an M Car was one of these, back when my dad had one has a courtesy car when he took his Lotus 111r in for service at Dick Lovett Swindon.
I prefer the sleeper e89 35is roadster because it’s much better looking but has the identical engine, you can beef up brakes and suspension tweaks yourself with the help, of a pro. I don’t mind the murmur of scuttle shake once in 3000 corners or odd road surfaces. Open top motoring is the best.
I had the orange 1M, was always fun to drive. Really Basic, manual Gearbox and not so much technics for driver. Just drive and have fun. Also with catless downpipes and around 400hp. A shame I had to sell it, but the new owner take really good care of it till now.
0:52 fun fact you can also get this car in individual green but it was a very expensive FACTORY option it was a mad thing so yeah man they are rare asf but they look soooogoood in greeen!
I would recommend looking at the 135I instead since it has the same n54 engine and there is huge aftermarket support for them like the 335i. The 135I starts at around 10k but with an auto. Also one thing the 135 and m1 have over the m3 CSL is the fact you can make 500+ hp easily without opening your engine because of the n54. So basically you could get similar performance to the g80m3/4 for less than half the cost of one if you get the 135I. Where the m3 CSL is kind of stuck in its time when it comes to power numbers unless you get a built engine.
I had a 135i Coupe, the one below this. Never felt comfortable with it - felt it was over engined and destined for a hedge ! And had electric issues with it
I’m one of the lucky people who own one of these. It’s such a blast to drive. It’s not the fastest M car but definitely best driving experience. I had an m4 prior to the 1m.
Mat, the stitching is orange, not red!😀 corresponding to the launch color valencia orange😉 nice review though, I‘m blessed owning this car for 7.5 years now! But from the video, I do not get the feeling that it is really your dream car, even though I hoped for it to be when I read the description😄
My dream car as well. Used prices pushed me to a m2c instead. And honestly I think it is probably a better M car anyways, just always liked the 1M looks a bit more.
I think this is a true e36 compact successor! Technically this car is a coupe cause of the boot opening, but by design it's really close to e36 compact, as the 1 series is successor of the compact.
Love your content Matt & the 1M - I also want to know who the dealer was that repaired the M235i after the damage and delivered a OG M2 - Great Work from that crash repairer! Ha Ha Ha
The CSL shows the superiority of the naturally aspirated engine when compared to this M1 coupe but the M1 is the only turbo M I would like to own the rest are not up my street. BMW was in War mode when they build the CSL!
The M2 is basically the successor of this and you can find it for around the same price in manual as well. That being said this car is not short of a legend because it embodies exactly what an M car should be.
Funny story. I ordered a 1M and bought the plate MC10UPE. The wife went mad, I cancelled the order and sold the plate to BMW Uk who used it on various press cars. I now have an M2. Life can be weird!
I am driving now a 2021 M240i - love the Chris Bangle Design. I love how this cars dont have all this fake farts and gurgles. I never understand what sounds good when you cant hear the engine from all this fart noises
Are you saying the car at 3:22 is the same car as 3:43? Because the first is an M235i, and the second is an M2.. unless they rebuilt a very convincing M2-clone, with the DCT gear knob, engine bracing, M2 front/rear seats, fenders, front/rear bumper, 437M wheels, etc
@@ahyaan2552 look at the interior, all M2 parts. Front seats, rear seats, and carbon trim. I haven't seen many people retrofit the DCT gear knob on the ZF auto transmissions, since the ZF levers have a park button.
The shortcomings mentioned are all expected because he's driving s completely stock 1M. Has he even got the trashy run flat tires removed? No one that actually drives their E82 & does some research leaves it stock. If getting a 135i I recommend the N55 single turbo over the N54.
mat is slowly becoming more unfiltered and i love it
And those knobby, pasty-white knees - SO sexy!
ya this review feels so weird w out the car wow ads
He’s always been unfiltered compared to other reviewers that’s what’s so appealing about him
I've always felt that this car is the successor to the E46 M3, except in production numbers. While the newer M3s got way bigger/more bloated, this car has the proper proportions and styling.
Totally agree mate
I dont quite agree i think the next f80 gemeration is the best looking m3 by far it looks brilliant. Especially the 2018 m3 cs. And this is just super super heavy
Bmw shit
@@arasgoshayeshi9156 Yeah, no way. The F80 is nice, but all the previous M3s are far lighter, more agile, and more beautiful.
I think the F87 M2 comes closest in terms of size, form factor, classic appointments, weight, power and handling, sound… specifically the 2018M2LCI (the CS is special but of course it is). There is only one year that brings it all together IMHO.
Driving it since 11 years and it still brings me to smile every day
Living my daum dream
Same😅😁
The same
How much was it back then after dealer mark ups?
I bought it direct from bwm with 5000 km on it (it was a a showroom car). To my knowledge official bmw dealers can’t sell the car more then you get in the bmw online configurator (Austria). For the showroom car, I got a discount. Back then I paid around €60k…damn taxes in austria
I've driven and owned M3, M4, M5, M6....I do own this one now and it's probably the most fun and connected with the driver. 10/10 for me.
What generation M3 and M5?
Not owned an M2 though ?
I like the 1M, but the M2 is a prettier, faster, better handling car.
They are beasts and no wonder they hold their price. You'll be lucky to find one under 40k in good condition
40k?? U can get used m2 for that kind of money. Bloody expensive that 1m
@@vaioskoutis7998 well they are fairly rare and getting on a bit now...
Might as well buy the new manual Supra, I believe its going to be pretty similar car to this
@@Jallu555 Maybe the infotainment will feel familiar, but they way the drive is just completely different.
@@vaioskoutis7998 id rather get an m4 and have like 5 to 10k left over.
One of the best M cars of all time. And what a beauty it was. Every part of the car was proportional, not overly small or big which made this and other BMWs of those time, a looker.
I had a 135i coupe and wrote it off. It had catless downpipes, Wagner intercooler, aluminium charge pipe, and modded intake. The tune on the n54 was at about 455hp and I daily drove it.
Every single day it absolutely shocked and embarrassed far dearer cars.
I drive an m235i now with similar mods, but I miss that 1 series every single day. No engine like it.
I hate what bmw are doing with their styling now. This car was the pinnacle for me, along with the other E variant cars.
Such a shame 😞
A few years ago I was looking hard for a 135i in the spec that I wanted. Couldn't find it, ended up buying a 335i, I still wish I could have found one as they are way better than the 335i. Faster, better handling and feel
I don't have the time to tend/care for my car, so I got a 128i instead. It's absolutely exhilarating daily'ing the car - regardless of the lack in power!
I have f30 335i right now but I’ll be selling it for a m240 pretty soon, how do you like the handling on the 2 series? The 3 does hold up past 120 in the twists like I’m looking for
@@griffin_kith6214 both cars you mention are pretty soft from a handling POV - but both can be upgraded of course.
@@BMW1M an m240 is soft from a handling pov? Much smaller wheel base then my f30 with awd and lighter overall weight, With M tuned suspension, have you ever driven one cause idk how that wouldn’t be good lmao, I got f80 control arms otw for my f30 tho I’m hoping that helps keep it planted more
Matt is rightfull positive about this 1M coupe. I have had the pleasure to drive this car on the German Autobahn at Vmax. Pure pleasure to drive that fast for quite some time and use the mirror frequent. I was overtaken by the Ferrari F40 whilst driving at 160 Mph. 😱
everyone is talking about the e82 now. makes me so happy!
E82 FTW 💪
Love the 1M! And that sound 08:44 .... But you made a fair point in your conclusion !
10 years ago I treated myself to a 123D coupe, every option ticked and I felt like a boss. Pulled out of the dealer and 30 seconds later one of these came razzing past 🤣 I've wanted one ever since.
I usually hate the look of the 1 series, perticulary at the front
but this works very well
bmw designers "almost always" know how to nail the styling on the m cars
Back when BMWs were actually beautiful 😍
5 series, 3 series would like to say hello
XM actually is beautiful
@@binflydushy No, just no
@@SamDrives1 People will grow to like it. Just watch.
@@binflydushy No
In the CarVertical add the smashed up car is an M240i and the one that's fixed is an M2. I hate that I noticed that.
This sound a good deal 😂
One of it not THE just underrated cars of the 21st Century. My all time favourite car and dream.
Truly a car borne out of its engineer’s passion and its sales surprised the bean counters as well.
Old cars were.New cars are not made in passion.
I love the 1M. The skunk works nature of it adds to the charm.
They look fabulous but I’d want one with the Performance seats but they’re really rare.
The N54 seems to be a bit problematic in other applications, but less so in these for some reason.
I had a 125i coupe it was a lovely car fancied the m but couldn’t justify the price or running costs, I loved that car 4 years of hassle free fun motoring. For me the 1 series coupe is the best looking BMW of the last 30 years.
Couldn’t afford an M1
Bought a 135i and purchased all panels from bmw for the M1 upgraded the n55 turbo,charge pipe, intercooler, fuel pump etc it throws out 475 bhp 620nm
Dct box. It’s an animal
Another great video Mat! Always love you reviewing classics. You definitely should get one!!
I have a 135i N54 with same engine 1M has. It is ridiculous how much power you get by just getting a repro license. Engine is prepared (and power train also) to deal with +400hp without any problem. And the feelings behind the wheel are just INSANE because by 2010 the electronics where not that much all over the place so you NEED to drive the car power every time.
I would say that N54 is 2JZ of the Europe
Yup, affordable spare parts and not too difficult to fix with the right tools and patience. TH-cam and the web has tons of guides to troubleshoot and DIY.
Had one too. Miss it every day. Keep spare spark plugs and coil packs in the boot and you’re good to go 😆
@@timcooper2077 So true I’m of for a new set tomorrow.
But I don’t care I’m in heaven.
Matt we all know that you can heel & toe. No need to show us your amazing skills every time, love your reviews by the way
Need to make enough dough to own this because this is for sure one of the best cars bmw has ever ever produced
Another great video Mat! Always love you reviewing classics.
Owned a valencia orange one for two years, fun car on country roads but its rough going on any sort of rough surface or town driving. Its also a tricky car to drive slow - always found the clutch hard to shift smoothly going from 1st to 2nd
Chris Harris said this car is like a pair of shoulders on wheels, and that's pretty dang right when you look at those fenders and the short wheelbase. What a special little car
Reminds me a lot of the OG M2, which I love, and own! Would be curious to see them actually compared.
Chris Harris has done it. Filmed at Anglesey
This is why I love Matt. He told us in the end that at the exorbitant price that this car commands, this is not the M car dream most people crave for. Thank you. Better things out there at that kind of money. Even a Porsche Boxster/Cayman at 1/3 the price is as much or more fun.
Owned two 1 series coupes. I miss them so much. Best handling cars I‘ve ever driven and also beautiful to look at. Pretty sure I‘ll buy one again some time in the future.
A 1 series m or a normal 1 series coupe? I used to own a manual 123d coupe, even though it was diesel it was a dream to drive. God i miss that car.
You have done the greatest investment at the moment when it comes to vehicles.
The price at the moment is outrageous ! I remember looking for one of these back when they were still priced at 20-30K
Now they’re close to 70K !!!
I've loved the looks and the idea of the 1M since it launched, but if i ever end up buying one it has to be with a broken engine. To me the perfect 1M would have a E46 M3 engine, or similar, with some version of the carbon intake box from the CSL. Such a setup could get me into trouble i think :)
That’s what the Z4 M has
You can get a four wheels with tyres in with the seats down. Practical daily.
This is also one of my all time favorite cars! Maybe the only thing that would make me doubt would be the (F87) M2 Competition, but I'm not sure I would go for that over this! ❤️🔥
always like the 1M its so great and resonably light, best part is its the sound is epic it dosent sound like any 6 cyl on the road
Thank you for making it more expensive because of this Video!! Brilliant!
This is my dream car as well Mat. The BMW 1M is super rare though
good shifting there.
from my memoryi think you can always run to 6o MPH in 2nd. you might hit the limiter, but you can get there without losing the time for that shift to 3rd
I’m recalling from BMW of yesteryear
Depends who's car your thrashing,if its yours then do it,if however it borrowed,maybe change to 3 Rd to please the owner.
These are fun little cars, my first experience of an M Car was one of these, back when my dad had one has a courtesy car when he took his Lotus 111r in for service at Dick Lovett Swindon.
I heel-toe double clutch downshift while I’m on my way to work. It’s always great fun. Welcome to the club 🤗
I prefer the sleeper e89 35is roadster because it’s much better looking but has the identical engine, you can beef up brakes and suspension tweaks yourself with the help, of a pro. I don’t mind the murmur of scuttle shake once in 3000 corners or odd road surfaces. Open top motoring is the best.
this is a better homage than a XM
Love mine E88 with tuned N52, Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs.
I had the orange 1M, was always fun to drive. Really Basic, manual Gearbox and not so much technics for driver. Just drive and have fun. Also with catless downpipes and around 400hp. A shame I had to sell it, but the new owner take really good care of it till now.
BMW 1M is great investment. They will just continue going up in value. Future classic 😎
0:52 fun fact you can also get this car in individual green but it was a very expensive FACTORY option it was a mad thing so yeah man they are rare asf but they look soooogoood in greeen!
I have gotten a ride in a m135i from this generation and it was so nice
One of my Top 5 BMWs and the youngest. If only the E46 M3 was available in 4 door saloon and estate.
I had an 08 135i with the M sport package and it was my favorite thing I've ever owned
E82 is the best, my dream car as well.
I love how Mat points every time if cars have fake parts !! He s one of us
this car will iwthstand the test of time, and the best 1 series ever.
Nice video mate! One question tho, what is your dream car now?
I would recommend looking at the 135I instead since it has the same n54 engine and there is huge aftermarket support for them like the 335i. The 135I starts at around 10k but with an auto. Also one thing the 135 and m1 have over the m3 CSL is the fact you can make 500+ hp easily without opening your engine because of the n54. So basically you could get similar performance to the g80m3/4 for less than half the cost of one if you get the 135I. Where the m3 CSL is kind of stuck in its time when it comes to power numbers unless you get a built engine.
One of your best videos, ever. I loved the “play by play” while driving.
I’d still have the Z4M coupe instead. Same engine as the e46 m3 with less weight
My uncle bought one new at sticker. Drove it 138000miles as a daily, sold it last year for $500 less than he paid for it.
I have same e82 123d, love it so much, little tuned its a rocket and great chassi
I had a 135i Coupe, the one below this. Never felt comfortable with it - felt it was over engined and destined for a hedge ! And had electric issues with it
Omg I love this car, as a big bmw fan
I love my 135i it’s an amazing chassis to drive
I’m one of the lucky people who own one of these. It’s such a blast to drive. It’s not the fastest M car but definitely best driving experience. I had an m4 prior to the 1m.
Do you worry about putting miles on it, as it seems to retain its brilliant used price it is very mileage sensitive.
@@brianiswrong not at all. I drive it like it’s meant to be driven and take very good care of it, so it lasts forever
I am in Canada and have a BMW 645Ci M-sport with a SMG g'box: best car I have ever owned or driven
It gets better... I sold an E63 M6 with the V10 to buy my 1M. What a huge upgrade the 1M is (to drive that is, not the interior!)
Mat, the stitching is orange, not red!😀 corresponding to the launch color valencia orange😉 nice review though, I‘m blessed owning this car for 7.5 years now! But from the video, I do not get the feeling that it is really your dream car, even though I hoped for it to be when I read the description😄
I get the reference, Pyrat
My dad has one of these the E88 convertible version Sport plus I think it’s so nice!
Surprised you don't like manual BMW boxes. One of the best imo 👍
They’re alright but Honda and Mazda make better ones. It almost seems like manual gearboxes were an afterthought for BMW.
Oh the memories! The pipes in this baby were incredible in the mornings! 🥲
Can tell you absolutely love this car Matt
Love seeing the M1 get some love
Always been a fan of this car! Fun to drive and nothing like it :D
1m is definitely a proper M car. Take note M140i with stuck on M mirror drivers.
My dream car as well. Used prices pushed me to a m2c instead. And honestly I think it is probably a better M car anyways, just always liked the 1M looks a bit more.
I think this is a true e36 compact successor! Technically this car is a coupe cause of the boot opening, but by design it's really close to e36 compact, as the 1 series is successor of the compact.
Love your content Matt & the 1M - I also want to know who the dealer was that repaired the M235i after the damage and delivered a OG M2 - Great Work from that crash repairer! Ha Ha Ha
😂 I thought the same, the sun roof was the biggest giveaway. F87 parts do fit a F22 platform but no-one’s retrofitting a roof.
The CSL shows the superiority of the naturally aspirated engine when compared to this M1 coupe but the M1 is the only turbo M I would like to own the rest are not up my street. BMW was in War mode when they build the CSL!
The M2 is basically the successor of this and you can find it for around the same price in manual as well. That being said this car is not short of a legend because it embodies exactly what an M car should be.
One of the best car ever made by BMW, 'MASTERPEICE'💕. I also love the M2 but this is legendary 🥵
Absolutely smashing
My brother has a aegean blue N54 E93 335i and the engine is beautiful
i dont have a 1m, but i do have a m135i and love it. Such a good car. But it does run out of puff at top that im sure a tune can fix.
I don‘t know what it is, but the warm white/golden Angel Eyes look so damn good
Why are so many people making videos on these right now? These needed the S65 V8!
Funny story. I ordered a 1M and bought the plate MC10UPE. The wife went mad, I cancelled the order and sold the plate to BMW Uk who used it on various press cars. I now have an M2. Life can be weird!
Editor: "How many thumbnails do you want Mat?"
Mat: "Yes."
Love it. I drove the 1st UK press car around Brands Hatch with Tiff Needell. I was going to sell my 997 S to get one. I didn’t. Big mistake 🙈🤣🤣🤣
I love the one before that the hatchback M1/1M thingy
I am driving now a 2021 M240i - love the Chris Bangle Design. I love how this cars dont have all this fake farts and gurgles. I never understand what sounds good when you cant hear the engine from all this fart noises
Lovely BMW, thanks for the well done review.
Are you saying the car at 3:22 is the same car as 3:43? Because the first is an M235i, and the second is an M2.. unless they rebuilt a very convincing M2-clone, with the DCT gear knob, engine bracing, M2 front/rear seats, fenders, front/rear bumper, 437M wheels, etc
I was gonna say that lol
Yeah i think it has an m2 kit on it
@@ahyaan2552 look at the interior, all M2 parts. Front seats, rear seats, and carbon trim. I haven't seen many people retrofit the DCT gear knob on the ZF auto transmissions, since the ZF levers have a park button.
Lol no way are those two the same car😅
@@Morgan-cf7mh potential engine and trans swap, along with all the electronics.
Nah thats too far streched, it is probably a different car
China 1M owner here。love this episode!
The shortcomings mentioned are all expected because he's driving s completely stock 1M. Has he even got the trashy run flat tires removed? No one that actually drives their E82 & does some research leaves it stock. If getting a 135i I recommend the N55 single turbo over the N54.
What a perfect car for me! I think 1m is proper m car. Thank you for a good review :)
Car vertical ad gone bad, shows a crashed 235i and then a m2 saying “it’s fixed”
Really good-looking car back in 2011
So the M235i was crash damaged and repaired as an OG M2...???
It is a genuine M car, you can actually argue it is THE M car… By the way, it never was about speed and acceleration it was about handling and fun
‘I was buzzin like I just done a load of class A’s’😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
What a beautiful car. That BMW is sweet.
That backseat is surprisingly roomy
lol, im shocked when looking at mat sit on it
You can put 4 adults in this car. Something you can't do in the new G42.
Clarkson, Harris, Shmee, Watson can’t all be wrong
And me! don't forget me 😂
This one 1M has been used in Top Gear with the exact color and plate! :o