BMW M235i vs 1M Coupe - vids + photos

StealYourFace · 02-02-2015, 09:10 AM

I really despise the lack of used 1Ms in the market place! That and the lack of colors. An imola red 1M would be the cats pajamas. I hate that I'll never be able to get one.

That said, the new 2er really is a great all around car. Can't wait for the gran coup to make it's appearance.

jbost002 · 02-02-2015, 09:13 AM

Very well done video. I like that you told a story with it visually, instead of yet another wordy comparison of specs.

aajami · 02-02-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

How did they compare?!

Clearly one is orange and the other is blue. Did you even watch the video?!

selçukdal · 02-02-2015, 09:29 AM

congrats!! great videos and photos

Zebra99 · 02-02-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

The 2er is still weak sauce as compared with the 1M (and 135i).

Lol clearly you weren't paying attention to the fact that the M235i is more refined and can pull the same straight line numbers in a straight line all the way up to 125mph. The 1M was a dedicated track car, whereas the M235i was made to be track ready, but DD.

The one to put both of them to shame is the M2, but this is obvious because again it'll be dedicated to be a track ready car with new tech available these other two cars didn't have.

inFamousKicks · 02-02-2015, 09:44 AM

Thoroughly enjoyed the video! Great shots, editing and music choice

ORIGIN M. · 02-02-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by aajami

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Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

How did they compare?!

Clearly one is orange and the other is blue. Did you even watch the video?!

FYI: Some people cannot watch videos at work !

dmboone25 · 02-02-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Both cars are so awesome. The M235 just needs some 19s!

Agreed - the 2er is a very good looking car, but something about the proportions can make the car look "under-wheeled" with the stock 18s.

Since I have a 235, I have looked at the car from a million angles, and sometimes the stock wheels look great. But sometimes not big enough. A slight drop and 19s, and this car looks great.

Nice comparo to the OP - love the 1M.

greekcs · 02-02-2015, 10:14 AM

I was originally interested in the M235i but felt so cramped once inside one at the dealer. That and the front end styling just didn't do it for me.

Blubaron79 · 02-02-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Both cars are so awesome. The M235 just needs some 19s!

Agreed - the 2er is a very good looking car, but something about the proportions can make the car look "under-wheeled" with the stock 18s.

Since I have a 235, I have looked at the car from a million angles, and sometimes the stock wheels look great. But sometimes not big enough. A slight drop and 19s, and this car looks great.

Nice comparo to the OP - love the 1M.

Get some 442 orbit grey wheels!

M3 Adjuster · 02-02-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by greekcs

I was originally interested in the M235i but felt so cramped once inside one at the dealer. That and the front end styling just didn't do it for me.

Move along sir. Nothing to see here. Sounds like you need to check out the 3 and 4 series that BMW has enlarged for you.

burrito007 · 02-02-2015, 10:51 AM

m235i looks great.

not sure why so many people get all bent out of shape about the spare-parts-bin 1M

M2 will be a real car.

GMe90 · 02-02-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Both cars are so awesome. The M235 just needs some 19s!

Agreed - the 2er is a very good looking car, but something about the proportions can make the car look "under-wheeled" with the stock 18s.

Since I have a 235, I have looked at the car from a million angles, and sometimes the stock wheels look great. But sometimes not big enough. A slight drop and 19s, and this car looks great.

Nice comparo to the OP - love the 1M.

This. The wheels look so puny. A drop coupled with 19s would probably fix it. That's my main gripe about the way the 2 series looks.

stealth.pilot · 02-02-2015, 12:13 PM

I caption this - the legend meets the imposter to the throne.

While the M235i is a fantastic car - the true successor of the 1M arrives later this year.

jwr0721 · 02-02-2015, 03:24 PM

I very nearly got flamed out of the 2Addicts forum for asking this very question. Nice to see there's a video that shows how amazing both of these cars are.

They're like professional Ultimate Fighting Champion/Sumo Wrestling/ Nathan's Hot Dog Eating-contest winning Supermodel sisters who like to party.

el_ · 02-02-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

Agreed - the 2er is a very good looking car, but something about the proportions can make the car look "under-wheeled" with the stock 18s.

Since I have a 235, I have looked at the car from a million angles, and sometimes the stock wheels look great. But sometimes not big enough. A slight drop and 19s, and this car looks great.

M235i looks really good unless you put an 1M next to it

Then you realize that M235i is a bit to narrow and has a bit to small rims. Yup, 1M is a real badass

farishat · 02-02-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibinco

1M still very special! 2 serie's ass is just odd..

Both, front and back, 1M is a looker over the 2 series...

mattssi · 02-02-2015, 03:59 PM

1 FN M all the way!

dmboone25 · 02-02-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by el_

M235i looks really good unless you put an 1M next to it

Then you realize that M235i is a bit to narrow and has a bit to small rims. Yup, 1M is a real badass

correct - there's no way the 235 can compete with the insane looking (in a great way) 1M.

The M2 vs. 1M will be a more fair fight.

Great pics regardless...

Diver · 02-02-2015, 06:57 PM

Great set of photos.

Imola.ZHP · 02-02-2015, 07:04 PM

Why does every thread like this have to turn into random posts that put down one car or the other?

THEY ARE BOTH GREAT!

Thanks for sharing OP.

hoppy6698 · 02-02-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

THEY ARE BOTH GREAT!

Thanks for sharing OP.

Good friend of mine has the same 1M, and mine is EB M235. Love em both! M235 is more DD, 1M is more taught and a bit bonkers :P

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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	I really despise the lack of used 1Ms in the market place! That and the lack of colors. An imola red 1M would be the cats pajamas. I hate that I'll never be able to get one. That said, the new 2er really is a great all around car. Can't wait for the gran coup to make it's appearance. __________________
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02-02-2015, 09:13 AM	#24
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greekcs Major 773 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I was originally interested in the M235i but felt so cramped once inside one at the dealer. That and the front end styling just didn't do it for me. __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive
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02-02-2015, 10:51 AM	#34
burrito007 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 236 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	m235i looks great. not sure why so many people get all bent out of shape about the spare-parts-bin 1M M2 will be a real car.
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