BMW 1M - The Last Great BMW - Parts Bin Special

Much has been said about the BMW 1M, but not many have covererd the history of the car and the development and how the car was positioned when it was released in 2011. There is so much effusive praise for the car and much of it deserverd, however it does have some flaws and that is part of the charm.
So many cars today are over-engineered and the essential character dialed down to the point where you're missing the emotion. Not so with with legendary 1M. It's a parts bin special and it's very special to drive, even 10 years after its release. This is my personal BMW 1M.
I sold this car on Bring a Trailer in 2021: bringatrailer.com/listing/201...
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[@VehicleVirals]

The video was beautifully put together. Great car, and great presentation.

[@revmatchtv]

Thanks man!

[@HaggisNHorsepower]

Really enjoyed this style of video Eric. The car is equally as amazing. Keep it up!

[@revmatchtv]

Thanks!

[@madmat3940]

Just bought a 135 with the N54 with a stage one Dinan tune and M Performance package. Absolutely love it! Wanted an E46 M3 but could not justify the premium price of one. So happy with my choice. Truly one of last analog ultimate driving machines.

[@RetroCarsForever]

The last BMW I would want to own myself. Absolutely love how small and analogue it is. And that ORANGE!

[@revmatchtv]

Valencia Orange! The BEST color. I should be so lucky to own another car in this color.

[@revmatchtv]

This car is for sale on Bring a Trailer: bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-bmw-1m-83/

[@scott7010]

Great video man! Absolute love the shape of the E82. I have a diesel version but thinking about a 1M conversion but with an S65!

[@revmatchtv]

Good luck!

[@bryanpacelli2837]

Well done video Eric

[@revmatchtv]

Appreciate it!

[@Chattsteezy]

Can't wait to own one day. Regardless of the flaws it's still one of my dream cars. Good review!

[@revmatchtv]

Glad you enjoyed it! I recently sold this on on BaT. One comes up every few weeks now it seems after a long drought of them.

[@fyicary]

Loved the video. Can you share the detail on the smoke colored looking rims that are on the outside shots, driving segments? They don't look like the OEM rims, but they look great.

[@revmatchtv]

They are Apex ARC-8 18” rims.

[@fyicary]

@@revmatchtv Thank you. What tire sizes did you use? I assume those are the anthracite?

[@revmatchtv]

@@fyicary Yes Anthracite. 285-18 rear, 275-18 front. I forget the aspect ratio. No rubbing.

[@stevesas632]

Excellent video you've made of a fantastic car. May I ask regarding the N54 engine and it's problems with some owners, I've heard the biggest worry can be the serpentine belt snapping & being sucked into crank shaft seal. Have you heard of this yourself much over your ownership time? Thanks

[@revmatchtv]

I have not experienced this or heard of of it, but I wouldn't have searched for it since I never had that issue.

[@nickb-]

I've owned my 1M for 11 years and have never heard of this as a common issue with the cars. Most common engine issue by far (and a pretty minor one) is the charge pipe popping off or tearing. This is easily fixed by swapping out for a more robust aftermarket alternative

[@nickherrera577]

Hpfp,ofhg, and wastegate issues are what ive seen occur more

[@ruthun]

Can't believe that your awesome videos are not getting more views, but some morons trying Shein hauls score so big! Love the stuff bro.

[@revmatchtv]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ojsimpson9516]

Such a pretty car

[@revmatchtv]

Thanks. It’s your color OJ!

[@AlexGray]

What color was your first 1M?

[@fastlanenigeria]

Sweet car!

[@revmatchtv]

Love these things!

[@802Garage]

Awesome car. You actually look pretty slick in the BMW shirt. I think Porsche had been doing alcantara over the gauges for a while, but not sure of that. Sucks about your first 1M! Great video, Eric.

[@revmatchtv]

It's been an option on Porsche for a while, but I'm not sure when that started. It was certainly a bit weird in 2011 for a BMW.

[@802Garage]

@@revmatchtv Very cool too!

[@paolomalchiodi5134]

Have you seen there’s new videos of the devel 16 around...looks like the came test it in my town 😂😂😂

[@revmatchtv]

Interesting

[@kevinhawthorne5257]

nice car!

[@revmatchtv]

I’ve been enjoying it!

[@k9BroneknMark]

Eric yer turning into a BMW snob. I COULD UNDERSTAND MAYBE SAY BRONCO OR JEEP,BUT NOT GAG,BMW. AND AS USUAL MARK FROM OAHU SAID THAT! ALOHA

[@revmatchtv]

Hi Mark!

[@gusmaue]

Well done dude. Can't believe you're letting her go…

[@revmatchtv]

Time for someone else to enjoy it. Turns out I don’t like being a car collector. I prefer to drive what I own, not let it sit because I’m afraid to put too many miles on it.

[@leefunkera]

@@revmatchtv Great video brother! But letting her go? How about a simple solution: just drive it! :)

[@revmatchtv]

@@leefunkera I’m looking forward to owning other interesting cars! I have limited space for cars unfortunately.

[@basithph8958]

The 1M is indeed a special car and one of the best BMWs ever made The M2 is also just as good as the 1M if not better

[@revmatchtv]

I disagree. I’ve driven them back to back. The 1M is far more communicative. The electric steering in the M2 lacks any kind of feeling. It has slightly better numbers, but it feels a bit neutered to me. The M2 Comp is much better.

[@basithph8958]

@@revmatchtv oh true I heard the M2 Comp and CS are really good A family friend I know had an M2 Comp and he sold it and now ordered an M2 CS with a 6-speed manual

[@revmatchtv]

@@basithph8958 That’s the one to get! It’s sooo much better.

[@basithph8958]

@@revmatchtv Hell yeah!

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Ever made? Naa that’s a stretch. It’s a great cat however.

[@michaelpiller9995]

The Black one is my Car 😊👍

[@revmatchtv]

Cool =)

[@zzhughesd]

Valencia orange

[@revmatchtv]

One of my favorite car colors ever!

[@zzhughesd]

@@revmatchtv Didn't quite suit M135 or M140 or X1 - But does 1M

[@revmatchtv]

@@zzhughesd Indeed!

[@zzhughesd]

Literally nothing not to like

[@revmatchtv]

It's such a great car to drive =)

[@tomezhao]

Almost had the chance to snatch one for 33k USD at 45K miles

[@revmatchtv]

How long ago?

[@tomezhao]

@@revmatchtv Around March of this year. I had first dip but couldn't provide the lump sum at the time so some guy in Quebec bought it

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Are these going up in value now too?

[@revmatchtv]

@@danielzychniewicz2633 seems that way

[@tomezhao]

@@danielzychniewicz2633 I think there will be a cap for these cars but definitely more than the original price

[@devilac69]

Did BMW really provide the shirt?

[@revmatchtv]

Yes. Well, BMW contracted via a fulfillment center, but I needed to give them a VIN and it was only 1 shirt per VIN.

[@chuy7able]

@@revmatchtv hi i own a 1m where can i get mine? Can you help me?

[@revmatchtv]

@@chuy7able I got the shirt back in 2011 when I bought the car new. There was a web page where you had to input a VIN. I somewhat doubt this is still available, but search BimmerPost forums.

[@15october91]

I like turtles.

[@revmatchtv]

Haha!

[@adialagic3874]

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