trading up or down when going to the new 1m from 335i????

JohnSprm69 · 01-10-2011, 04:14 PM

just wondering how many people will be trading their 335i to get the 1m, and if its a trade up or down? since every thread comparing the m3 vs 335i/335is allways everyone favors the mighty m3(including myself) because an m car is an m car. however i dont see the same when it comes down to the new 1m.

what says e90post??????

Dj_Frost · 01-10-2011, 04:26 PM

I would say it is a trade down even though it is an M car. But I think I'm just saying that cause I don't like the styling of the car (it's too small, too many curves and not straight impacting lines) and think the 1 series are kinda more for the female crowd :P haha

arctic330i · 01-10-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj_Frost

I would say it is a trade down even though it is an M car. But I think I'm just saying that cause I don't like the styling of the car (it's too small, too many curves and not straight impacting lines) and think the 1 series are kinda more for the female crowd :P haha

I have yet to find another man who drives a 3er in my town. Just rich snobby teen girls...

07E92TT · 01-10-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by arctic330i

I have yet to find another man who drives a 3er in my town. Just rich snobby teen girls...

I use to live there and I drove a 3er

haha I agree though. Have you seen the cute blonde chick with the red C63? Talk about HOT!
Also, the 1M is fugly IMO and i'd rather have a new 335 for the money.

Dj_Frost · 01-10-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by arctic330i

I have yet to find another man who drives a 3er in my town. Just rich snobby teen girls...

335's though... :P I don't see any girls down here with one. Only the 320/325 convertibles (which I also think are girly or old man's car)

carve · 01-10-2011, 05:19 PM

In my town, it seems like the 3 is driven by 70% late 40's women, with the remainder split between 30-ish men and late 50's men.

I'd consier the 1M an upgrade, but not by much. A little better handling, a bit better power/weight. Worse practicality.

FORCED AIR · 01-10-2011, 05:19 PM

would have to say trade up....

the look and size have nothing to do with it, those are tastes.

And really one could point out that the 3 series has gotten way to big to be considered a traditional sporty BMW. Whereas the 1 series has shed some of that flab. (i would have bought a 3 if i were willing to spend the cash mind you. 4 doors make child's seats so much easier to deal with)

It is mostly an upgrade because, while it is the same engine, it does have very considerable improvements to the suspension and design over the 335i and 135i. Seeing as chassis wise the 335 and 135 are basically the same except for 1 being slightly heavier and the other being slightly more sports oriented. So an improvement over one is really an improvement over both.

If you can deal with the size difference. Honestly once you get used to the smaller car you kind of enjoy not hauling so much metal around with you. Except when it comes to the child seat of course

DaveL · 01-10-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by arctic330i

I have yet to find another man who drives a 3er in my town. Just rich snobby teen girls...

Uh.......The 1 is without a doubt a girls car i mean just look at it if you can stop laughing

John 070 · 01-10-2011, 05:23 PM

I would say up in performance. M is M. But, again, it's a 1. I did not like either of the loaners I was given, so I would not want a M1. M3? Sure. M5? Maybe. M6? Maybe. X6M? Sure. X5M? Maybe.

hipnotic · 01-10-2011, 05:44 PM

nope

tony20009 · 01-10-2011, 05:50 PM

If you can avoid your inclination to think of it as an "up" or "down" sort of thing, you'll be better off.

You got the vehicle you want. The sole comparative you should consider is "I wanted this one" vs. "I didn't want the other one."

username604 · 01-10-2011, 06:22 PM

Forget what i said, just look at this photo. Female car, i dont think so.

Jred22 · 01-10-2011, 06:25 PM

I'd say it's more of a lateral move than an up or down.

3onDubs · 01-10-2011, 06:25 PM

No "M" could ever be labeled a females car, but a 3 series definitely could be. Therefore, I'd say it would be trading up.

John 070 · 01-10-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by davidkneiber

3 series is a female car. Around my block, they're all owned by youngish females.
Who cares who drives the car, cars aren't designed with gender in mind. (unless we're talking about the new beetle)
The 1M will definitely be a head turner, and it looks amazing. So much more than the normal 3 series.
Go with the M, you'll love it.
Sorry to say this, but the 335i is just another 3 series. Its not a performance model, its not a sports car.
The 1m is definitely more focused on performance and looks.

Yep, 335i is definitely for women and men who are recovering addicts. I heard Ted Williams just got a 2k9 CPO 335 sedan. He certainly isn't a man, abandoned 9 kids.

D335NUTZ · 01-10-2011, 06:30 PM

I love the M series and its performance, but living in NY makes it a requirement for me to have AWD for winter since I don't have a winter beater.

And if climate wasn't an issue I'd still go with an M3 over the 1M just cuz of the size. I'm a pretty big guy and look funny in such a small car.

Frank Bauer · 01-10-2011, 06:33 PM

No 1m for me you can keep it M and all. If I want a M. The 3 is the only one im going for.

JohnSprm69 · 01-10-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

I would not want a M1. M3? Sure. M5? Maybe. M6? Maybe. X6M? Sure. X5M? Maybe.

damn son that's just how i feel.

interesting to see that even when made an M car, the 1 series is still highly disliked. i personally like the 135 and the 1M just not for me as my car, maybe if i had the cash as a toy to play around and mod it and stuff.

jaybird124 · 01-10-2011, 09:14 PM

up

arctic330i · 01-10-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 07E92TT

I use to live there and I drove a 3er

haha I agree though. Have you seen the cute blonde chick with the red C63? Talk about HOT!
Also, the 1M is fugly IMO and i'd rather have a new 335 for the money.

I wish you would have stayed, It be nice to know a few e90post locals... You go to HS Here?

BimmerRob · 01-10-2011, 09:50 PM

given that this is the e9x forum, you're getting predictable answers. ask the same question in the 1addicts forum and they'll tell you 1M. Personally, I'm a single guy with no kids, and nowhere near rich enough to buy an m3 YET, so I would go for the 1M once my lease is up. I don't care that people think it's a girls car, etc. since those opinions are subjective and personally inclined. The performance is stellar, and the price a bargain. Not to mention its tasty wide-body and aggressive aerodynamics ;]

tony20009 · 01-10-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

No "M" could ever be labeled a females car, but a 3 series definitely could be. Therefore, I'd say it would be trading up.

Thank God for the right to free speech. At least it isn't difficult to figure out who the cretins are. I'm surprised there are enough sexist people in the world that one of them would have the gall to confirm such about themselves on this forum?

I hope all your kids are female. Perhaps that way at least you won't teach your myopic, outdated sexist morays to them.

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JohnSprm69 Colonel 162 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: AW e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (4)	trading up or down when going to the new 1m from 335i???? just wondering how many people will be trading their 335i to get the 1m, and if its a trade up or down? since every thread comparing the m3 vs 335i/335is allways everyone favors the mighty m3(including myself) because an m car is an m car. however i dont see the same when it comes down to the new 1m. what says e90post??????
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Dj_Frost Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 07 335i & 94 3000GT VR4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panama iTrader: (2)	I would say it is a trade down even though it is an M car. But I think I'm just saying that cause I don't like the styling of the car (it's too small, too many curves and not straight impacting lines) and think the 1 series are kinda more for the female crowd :P haha __________________ [Sold] e36 318i MT - [Sold] e46 330Ci AT [Race] 1994 Rare Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 [Daily] 2007 BMW E92 335i 6MT SPECS: [SpaceGray.Sport.Premium.Nav] MODS: [BTDCI.AAFMIC.AABOV.EBAYDP.?EXHAUST.VPROCEDE.BSHOCC]
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carve Major 177 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	In my town, it seems like the 3 is driven by 70% late 40's women, with the remainder split between 30-ish men and late 50's men. I'd consier the 1M an upgrade, but not by much. A little better handling, a bit better power/weight. Worse practicality.
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FORCED AIR Got Boost? 7 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, Msport Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Desert iTrader: (1)	would have to say trade up.... the look and size have nothing to do with it, those are tastes. And really one could point out that the 3 series has gotten way to big to be considered a traditional sporty BMW. Whereas the 1 series has shed some of that flab. (i would have bought a 3 if i were willing to spend the cash mind you. 4 doors make child's seats so much easier to deal with) It is mostly an upgrade because, while it is the same engine, it does have very considerable improvements to the suspension and design over the 335i and 135i. Seeing as chassis wise the 335 and 135 are basically the same except for 1 being slightly heavier and the other being slightly more sports oriented. So an improvement over one is really an improvement over both. If you can deal with the size difference. Honestly once you get used to the smaller car you kind of enjoy not hauling so much metal around with you. Except when it comes to the child seat of course __________________ - - My Car Domain - - 2010 BMW 135i AT, AW, ///M Sport JB4\|BMS DCI\|MS 3" cattless DPs\|Golf Tee\|33% Tint\|///M Pedals
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1707 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I would say up in performance. M is M. But, again, it's a 1. I did not like either of the loaners I was given, so I would not want a M1. M3? Sure. M5? Maybe. M6? Maybe. X6M? Sure. X5M? Maybe.
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	nope
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tony20009 Major General 1055 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	If you can avoid your inclination to think of it as an "up" or "down" sort of thing, you'll be better off. You got the vehicle you want. The sole comparative you should consider is "I wanted this one" vs. "I didn't want the other one." __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	Forget what i said, just look at this photo. Female car, i dont think so. Last edited by username604; 01-10-2011 at 06:27 PM..
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Jred22 Meat Puppet 66 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: '11 e90 M3 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	I'd say it's more of a lateral move than an up or down.
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3onDubs You live by the sword... 216 Rep 8,244 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	No "M" could ever be labeled a females car, but a 3 series definitely could be. Therefore, I'd say it would be trading up.
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D335NUTZ The Blue Beast 142 Rep 5,665 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi in Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York iTrader: (8)	I love the M series and its performance, but living in NY makes it a requirement for me to have AWD for winter since I don't have a winter beater. And if climate wasn't an issue I'd still go with an M3 over the 1M just cuz of the size. I'm a pretty big guy and look funny in such a small car. __________________ Cobb AP Stage 2+ \| BMS DCI \| UR Catless DP \| UR Chargepipe \| Tial BV 50mm \| BSH OCC \| ETS FMIC \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| KWv1 Coilovers \| Volk TE37 TC Kline Ed.
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Frank Bauer Private 0 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 06 330XI Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: THE SHOW ME STATE iTrader: (0)	No 1m for me you can keep it M and all. If I want a M. The 3 is the only one im going for.
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BimmerRob Lieutenant 47 Rep 486 Posts Drives: F36 435i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	given that this is the e9x forum, you're getting predictable answers. ask the same question in the 1addicts forum and they'll tell you 1M. Personally, I'm a single guy with no kids, and nowhere near rich enough to buy an m3 YET, so I would go for the 1M once my lease is up. I don't care that people think it's a girls car, etc. since those opinions are subjective and personally inclined. The performance is stellar, and the price a bargain. Not to mention its tasty wide-body and aggressive aerodynamics ;] __________________ FOR SALE - 2014 Scion FR-S 6 spd, 27,000 ODO $17k pm me 2010 e92 Mojave Metallic - farewell old friend /2013 2015 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Sparkling Brown \| Cocaine White interior \| JB4 \| BMS Intake \| Wagner Intercooler Evo I \| VRSF Downpipes \| ER Chargepipes
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