BMW - Replacement Model Badge

Kappa · 31 Jul 2009 at 06:47

Wait a mo, isnt this called the 1 Series M? Doesnt that COME with the M badge on the back as an option?

[TW]Fox · 31 Jul 2009 at 06:57

It's a 130i M Sport.

mrk · 31 Jul 2009 at 09:34

It's weird, bmw have 1 series in sport and m sport models whereas the other new mdoels are just m sport.

eg:

130i sport
130i m sport

330i se
330i sport (no m sport designation)

no wonder people get more confused

Scania · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:04

[TW]Fox;14583108 said:
I did mention with the exception of the M1 - a rather different beast to the rest of the M range I think you'll agree.

Fair enough mate, I'd missed that part of your earlier post.

Ricochet J · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:07

So why isn't there an M1 for the 1 series then?

Janesy B · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:10

Ricochet J said:
So why isn't there an M1 for the 1 series then?

To stop confusion with the old M1 supercar.

[TW]Fox · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:12

Janesy B said:
To stop confusion with the old M1 supercar.

You actually think thats the reason?

Scania · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:18

It would have to be something pretty damn good to revive that name....

It would be interesting to see though......

Janesy B · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:20

[TW]Fox;14586687 said:
You actually think thats the reason?

What is the reason? If internet rumour is be believed, there's a billed replacement to the M1. Well unless they don't want it to be confused with the M1 motorway, but why have the M3, M5 etc

[TW]Fox · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:32

They dont feel there is sufficient demand for an M powered 1 Series and that the 135i M Sport is a sensible top end of the 1 Series range.

Ricochet J · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:36

Sorry to derail this thread further but is the rumoured 8 series going to make a comeback?

Since we have:
Merc CLS
Porcshe Panamera
Audi A7

mjt · 31 Jul 2009 at 14:20

[TW]Fox;14586817 said:
They dont feel there is sufficient demand for an M powered 1 Series and that the 135i M Sport is a sensible top end of the 1 Series range.

this. the 135i is pretty much an M1. stick on all the performance tat and a remap, M1.

Ricochet J said:
Sorry to derail this thread further but is the rumoured 8 series going to make a comeback?

Since we have:
Merc CLS
Porcshe Panamera
Audi A7

what has that got to do with an 8? the 8 is a 2dr GT coupe, and the cars you have listed are 4dr 'coupes'

BigT · 31 Jul 2009 at 15:17

Ricochet J said:
Sorry to derail this thread further but is the rumoured 8 series going to make a comeback?

Since we have:
Merc CLS
Porcshe Panamera
Audi A7

5 series Gran Turismo would be the closest to those I would think not an 8.

HummuH1 · 31 Jul 2009 at 16:25

[TW]Fox;14586817 said:
They dont feel there is sufficient demand for an M powered 1 Series and that the 135i M Sport is a sensible top end of the 1 Series range.

That it is. With a very limited spend on mods, the 135i is terrifyingly quick (it is as standard anyway). I've seen a std one beat an E92 M3 over short sprints.

Fido McNasty · 31 Jul 2009 at 18:58

Subtle reminder...

Peerzy · 31 Jul 2009 at 19:08

Amazingly I really like it, but not for a BMW, looks more like a mix between an 8 series and a Lambo.

BurningHorizons · 3 Aug 2009 at 21:08

Kappa said:
Wait a mo, isnt this called the 1 Series M? Doesnt that COME with the M badge on the back as an option?

I was thinking that as I guy at work told me to keep it on because it's supposed to be there; but then I've just had a look on the options list and it isn't there. Even though it's only a sitcker, I'd expect it to be on BMW's site if it were a true option, afterall, debadge is an option.

Anyway, thanks to you guys and a handy youtube vid, it's off and you can't tell it was ever there.

Hairdryer, dental floss and some adhesive remover worked a treat.

Thx all.