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      08-23-2012, 02:13 AM   #4
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Drives: F20 125i MS, F48 XD25i
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Brisbane

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The M1's last sell price in Aus was $129,000 (on road) and second hand it is sort after. My dealer has a guy offering him a $5,000 bonus if he gets one as a trade in. It is true they will probable become a collector car as fewer and fewer will be on the road. (most will be written off by their drivers).

I have driven the M1 and it is not for the everyday commute (some may disagree).
It's power delivery and handling are very unpreditable when pushed hard compared to say a M3 or the M5
Still, an very exciting machine to drive.

The M135i I drove in Dubai recently is not quite in the same slot as the M1, however, it is still a very, very quick machine and far more user friendly than the M1, and the interior of the F20/F21 is a far more enjoyable space to spend time in.

For sheer driving pleasure it is a difficult choice.
The M1 is a true M car (slighty insane), the other is a M inspired car with the goodies you need to handle the urban jungle.
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