BMW 1M First Drive Review | Modern Classics Ep 10

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I have owned over 100 cars and the 1M is still my favorite, especially when you factor in price, but buy now before prices skyrocket. I have done a lot of long term reviews on mine and it still runs great !

[@jakabukovnik8876]

I love the direction in which the channel is going.. these reviews are fantastic keep them up!

[@cywoods60]

I so agree with you.

[@sajidrehman7863]

Jaka Bukovnik agsgejbshdvs

[@iurilx4757]

Agreed

[@davidfrye4576]

Start

[@Airwolfr]

I love the 1M, my friend has one and when the M2 was launched the BMW dealer offered 10k cash and a free M2 for the trade in.......he knocked it back and kept the 1M.

[@kumarankarth86]

the utlimate pocket rocket to cruise around in style and comfort. Those flared wheel arches and aggressive haunches don't do it justice. Saw my first one in Boston years back..

[@gordonkaiser3767]

Boyhood dream, still my favourite "M" car by far🔥

[@malstewart7332]

I have always admired these great little cars and recently bought one of only 200 here in Australia. I fully agree with your comments that the numbers don’t really describe the driving experience, it’s just an awesome car to drive and I have a smile on my face the whole time.

[@gtlegacy8]

The Car will age better like fine wine without the infotainment system looking extremely dated in 10 years.

[@andrewsDoc938]

The value of this car is just skyrocketing!It's the perfect future classic

[@michaelcalabrezze5162]

Hi MR JWW, fantastic video man :D I would like to ask, when you will upload the review about "AutoScout24 Confiscated Cars Sale" channel, you talked about earlier? I am interested to buy a car from them, as they are offering confiscated models of Ferarri,Bentley, Aston Martin, and others at the best prices, as 20 to 25 thousand $, which is why I'm waiting for your review to see the details. Hope it will be soon....:D :D

[@borisjakovljevic7348]

@@michaelcalabrezze5162 Hey buddy, i also heard about them. just recently, a friend bought the newest BMW M4 from them, for only 8.000$. That is a fantastic channel. How do you know for them? And thanks for recommendation buddy... :)

[@dennis3753]

Yes that is true. They cost the same as an M4 in my country. I believe a lot v12 Mercedes Benz will start appreciating too

[@pyrat1340]

@MrJWW I also own a 1M since more than 4 years - excellent review about the feelings of driving this car, but let me get a few things right: 0:29 the car was produced until mid 2012, so a bit more than a year 1:22 the wheels are coming from the e92 competition pack and were not exclusive for the 1M 1:40 first BMW/M car to have air curtains 4:22 Alcantara is not a standard trim on M cars. However you can get the M Performance steering wheel which has alcantara (I have it also, it's great!) I think it is also worth mentioning that this "Frankenstein" M car has also borrowed the n54 as it has been fitted to the Z4 sdrive35i. Development time was also only 1 year due to the upcoming new 1er generation. Otherwise great review!

[@Beneluxsupercars]

a real little pocket rocket ! great video again ! keep up the good work ! greetings fromBelgium

[@borisjakovljevic7348]

Hi MR JWW, fantastic video man :D I would like to ask, when you will upload the review about "AutoScout24 Confiscated Cars Sale" channel, you talked about earlier? I am interested to buy a car from them, as they are offering confiscated models of Ferarri,Bentley, Aston Martin, and others at the best prices, as 20 to 25 thousand $, which is why I'm waiting for your review to see the details. Hope it will be soon...:D

[@michaelcalabrezze5162]

@@borisjakovljevic7348 Hey buddy, i also heard about them. just recently, a friend bought the newest BMW M4 from them, for only 8.000$. That is a fantastic channel. How do you know for them? And thanks for recommendation buddy :))

[@albertandres3739]

@@michaelcalabrezze5162 "Autoscout24 confiscated cars" seams fake. Do you say that it is legit?

[@toraow]

The predecessor to the m240i! These little cars are so much fun to drive on the backroads

[@ivorproblem1332]

The 1M is fully M underneath. The M240i is in old money a "sport". M240i is quicker though.

[@paullockwood7219]

Absolutely wonderful video - All true M car fans love the 1M. Thanks for posting.

[@grillan79]

Perfect spec - Sapphire black with no ugly nav!

[@touringteg]

Just drove one for the first time last week. Really enjoyed it as a driver focused car. Thanks for the heads up on the brakes.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Phenomenal bit of kit. This car is the reason why I want an M2 manual for my 1st little sports car.

[@rmichelli1231]

I went from a '13 135i manual w/ M3 control arms to a '18 M2 manual and also have driven a 1M once. I must say, everything he described about the suspension, steering feel and steering wheel itself is spot on.I like my M2, but I LOVED my E82 135 and driving in E82 1M. I miss the thick wheel and how much heavier the steering felt. Something much more rewarding about it.

[@Franzino]

I have driven the following 4 cars for test purpose (1M vs M2 DCT vs manual M2 vs M4 DCT)... Back in the days I could have bought a used 1M (with 10K euro to spare) or a brand new M2. For a fun-daily-track combination the "manual" M2 was the best choice in my book. The 1M is indeed more special and a bit more raw with more steering feel...but not the greatest car to use everyday and the brakes are indeed crap when going for it. Also the 1M looks were not 100% my taste (personal opinion). The M4 is just not my kind of car...

[@mikescott4008]

ronald michelli I did the same, but also had a quaife LSD and Birds suspension. M2 meh for me and I now sorely miss my 135i. Given a choice again I wouldn't bother with the M2. Not particularly reliable either. I would have a fettled 135i or a 1M all day long.

[@joshwilletts6852]

One of my top five cars of all times for some Reason I love them ! Orange with silver wheels for me

[@improcrastinating8063]

4:50 reaching for a paddle there? Haha great video mate.

[@strangeclouds7]

Lol

[@Zed_Zone]

Good spot!

[@JayRicci7891]

Only 450 ever made for the UK? Is that it? That explains why the values are still holding. Cracking little car, as much as I admire the tech laden modern M cars, I think the best BMW M cars are the ones that are more simple and driver focused.

[@noahlugobaseballandboxing7015]

But the value in the U.s. is very strong too. It was a great drivers car but I thought the styling was a little bit questionable.

[@FishFind3000]

In the USA I saw one in the dealer. It was used had no options like 12k miles and it was being sold for more than new.

[@michaelcalabrezze5162]

Hello MR JWW, nice video man :D When you will upload that review of "AutoScout24 Confiscated Cars Sale" channel, you talked about before? I am very interested to buy from them, as they are offering cars confiscated from owners by the governments at the best price really. Ferarri, Lambo, Rolls, for 25.000$, come on man, that's the best opportunity, like ever :D I am waiting on that material man :D Best wishes to you

[@javiersalas1606]

Here in Peru the price of a used 1M is higher than the sticker price from the dealership

[@knatt99]

Only 6309 were ever made.

[@kisilvan]

Excellent little car. Glad to see a continuation of the modern classics series. M coupe also perhaps? 😁🤘

[@michaelcalabrezze5162]

Hi MR JWW, fantastic video man :D I would like to ask, when you will upload the review about "AutoScout24 Confiscated Cars Sale" channel, you talked about earlier? I am interested to buy a car from them, as they are offering confiscated models of Ferarri,Bentley, Aston Martin, and others at the best prices, as 20 to 25 thousand $, which is why I'm waiting for your review to see the details. Hope it will be soon...:D

[@borisjakovljevic7348]

@@michaelcalabrezze5162 Hey buddy, i also heard about them. just recently, a friend bought the newest BMW M4 from them, for only 8.000$. That is a fantastic channel. How do you know for them? And thanks for recommendation buddy :))

[@faisalleeds]

Great review James. Love the 1M and Z4M before it. Glad they are still making small fast cars with proper engines

[@borisjakovljevic7348]

Hi MR JWW, fantastic video man :D I would like to ask, when you will upload the review about "AutoScout24 Confiscated Cars Sale" channel, you talked about earlier? I am interested to buy a car from them, as they are offering confiscated models of Ferarri,Bentley, Aston Martin, and others at the best prices, as 20 to 25 thousand $, which is why I'm waiting for your review to see the details. Hope it will be soon....:D :D

[@Franzino]

Had a Z4M also...did a testdrive with a used 1M back in the days. Great car, but coming from a Z4M; I was not 100% convinced about the looks (interior and exterior) and the way it drove... Some time later I did a test drive with a M2 and ordered one the same day (as my daily car) and kept the Z4M. M2 is certainly not a future classic like the 1M, but hey who cares...we live now :) Sad that in 20 years time they will not build cars like this anymore :(

[@benrussell7042]

Drove past one of these this morning.. still look so good

[@jimgemmell2831]

Spiritual successor to the original E30 M3

[@where_s_wally]

Absolutely love this car, Joe did a great video on the 1M last year too. He was keen to find one on Piston Heads afterwards.

[@sundeepubhi]

MrJWW you might as well follow this up with an E92 M3. Arguably one of the greatest engines BMW ever made.

[@fiftyfreestylin]

Love mine to death. Best car I've ever driven. Absolutely special and unique.

[@OzzyM1998]

Love the styling of the 1 series coupe! Thats why Im looking to get one once I sell my Jcw.

[@willwatling]

Hope you've got an extra 30 grand laying round

[@DeanH51]

I just love the variety that Modern Classics adds, in contrast with newer super cars and hyper cars. It's such a great mix. Keep the Modern Classics coming!

[@Bmwguy2011]

The whole 1 series could become classic, my opinion. I bought a 128i manual with the m sport package and it was the hardest car to find I’ve ever owned. It still has the organic characteristics of the older BMW’s.

[@aaronclark5854]

One of my all time favorite cars of all Time. I hope to own one one day also.

[@mso008]

I miss this Modern Classic series.

[@howarddavies136]

Isnt it funny how we keep coming back to the small, manual, front engined, rear wheel drive car, under 1500kgish with about 200bhp per tonne. It's a solid sweet spot for driving fun. E46 m3, 1m, 135i, m2 competition they're all the ones that people want.

[@stevenstassen5054]

This is the only BMW I would ever buy...

[@Dung8aj]

Longest time for a car I have ever owned. 5 years- broke even when I sold it too! Only issue I had were fuel pumps kept going...

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Bombastic car! Great clip of it too! Well done JWW!

[@michae8jackson378]

James I love small BMWs....back when I lived in Germany, 85 or so, I had a 323i, tuned by Zender! One of the best driving cars I’ve had!

[@FishFind3000]

Michael Jackson I’m watching this video in my 323i. I’m 111 miles away from 251k. This car is more enjoyable to toss than the e60 550i m pack.

[@michae8jackson378]

FishFind3000 awesome!😎😎👊👊

[@jack14kd]

Is it true u had a theme park aswell

[@PL-fh8cz]

@Michael Jackson - I have a Mini Cooper S with a MiniMadness kit, and a brake & handling package and every time I think about selling it I go for a drive and come home with such a huge smile on my face, I change my mind. IMO, good acceleration up to about 160 KPH, strong brakes and go-kart handling are all you really can use unless you're chasing lap times... Noisy enough to be entertaining and a manual transmission. 😁

[@Trinavara]

I remember buying Euro car mags as a teen and seeing all the Zender BMW configurations..nostalgia..other tuners at the time included AMG ,AC Schnizter and there was another major one...help me out..

[@papa_pt]

"springloaded" is a good way of describing the n54 haha

[@jep1912]

A true drivers car and a lovely raw experience. Thanks James. How do you fancy trying a Subaru 22B?

[@Nattyridez]

This is the type of videos I miss from you mr JWW, Ive been watching since your first R8 video years ago and now am back to constantly watching all your videos :) KEEP IT UP!!

[@OxygenGenetics]

2011 GT2 RS, manual 600+BHP RWD Porsche widowmaker! I'd bet your expressions would be epic first time it hits boost. I've always had a soft spot for the Ferrari 550 maranello and the 575's, especially with a manual.

[@stevelux79]

I also had a 1M, in Valencia Orange, but i’ve also sold it🙄🙄🙄

[@colinwatt00]

stevelux79 - what were your reasons for selling?

[@ToxicSpiker]

@@borisjakovljevic7348 Stop trying to scam people you piece of shit

[@chriscleary3850]

@@ToxicSpiker just report them then they go away :)

[@bitzannbobz]

you idiot

[@tylerdowd]

One of the best coupes ever made

[@liammarshall4820]

One of the nicest looking cars of it’s time

[@stefanchiorescu9633]

One of very few of my dream cars. What a machine

[@cameronwilliams846]

Great video once again. What about a Porsche 993 Turbo? Or anything from Ruf

[@VirusTornado]

oof

[@MrBrutekracht]

Hey James, I'm absolutely loving the modern classics series! Keep it up! As for suggestions for future episodes, how about the Audi Quattro, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 or a classic Porsche 911?

[@NoneNone-kp1qc]

More like a wolf in wolfs clothing, this little masterpiece has stance..... and looks mean and menacing, large arches, big booty and comp pack M3 wheels and let's not forget the quad pipes..... I see no sheeps clothing here lol..... great content as always

[@cephasmakuzva]

I love this set of series videos brings a real new dynamic to the channel. Top job

[@Itsallagame1984]

Friend of mine had one in orange few years back I love them he ended up doing a deal on it with a c63 at the time.. Kicking himself now with the prices!

[@denisspratt926]

These are the type of videos you should make all the time. They are so much better then all the super and hypercar videos you make. More of these please. Keep up the good work.

[@MrJWW]

Lots more to come 👍🏻

[@ricky3506]

I always wanted one. In 2011 when it came out here in the states they were charging 15-20k over sticker. Sadly that made it out of my price point. Ended up getting a 2011 Audi S4. But I would have loved the 1 series m coupe. Today it’s still gorgeous and aged very well.

[@Retrobeemer]

Was lucky enough to lap Brands in the 1M as guest of BMW after launch. Epic car and reminiscent of my E30M3 in feel and balance. Such a great car.

[@JamesRobinson-gv4ux]

Brilliant car, great to see the modern classics series on your channel. Hopefully lots more to come!

[@Manbrown1]

How sweet would a competition package look on this pocket rocket sleeper ... once again James ... class .... just class !

[@stevecloutier1570]

Good morning Mr JWW calling from Vancouver British Columbia Canada. I really enjoyed your Vlog please keep up the great work that you do. 😎👍

[@clockwork2839]

Would love to own one, didn't realise that so little made it to the UK. And always a favourite on GT6. Definitely a modern classic.

[@t1000eg]

Had my 1m from new 2012, novelty is stronger now than ever

[@qx4n9e1xp]

I don't even have a house yet. I own a car that is worth less than $10 grand, and I'm looking at cars that are worth $50, $60 grand. Watch out though, I'm gonna make it happen. I don't want a Corvette, I don't want a Mustang, I'm going for BMW M, straight away. Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@DeShakeel]

I had a 1M I loved it but I modified it and 6 months after sold it for a E30 M3

[@borisjakovljevic7348]

Hello MR JWW, nice video man :D When you will upload that review of "AutoScout24 Confiscated Cars Sale" channel, you talked about before? I am very interested to buy from them, as they are offering cars confiscated from owners by the governments at the best price really. Ferarri, Lambo, Rolls, for 25.000$, come on man, that's the best opportunity, like ever :D I am waiting on that material man :D Best wishes to you man :D :D

[@michaelcalabrezze5162]

@@borisjakovljevic7348 I also know for them man, from a friend who bought the newest bmw m4 from the last month, for only 8.000$. That is what I would call a bargain! How do you heard for them my friend ? :))

[@Arman-nl6mg]

@@borisjakovljevic7348 *M A N*

[@lexesco]

I need to drive this once in my life! Great video and tribute to a legend!

[@domenicsantini2505]

This is a very special car, much like my E30 M3, which I owned and regrettably sold, I will be holding on to my 1M.

[@THEADZBRADZ]

Still got it?

[@usaidbarlas9296]

I have a final exam tom. But I’m still going to watch this

[@Erik-sz1pq]

I LOVE the 1M!

[@marcwheels6718]

Lovely car James! One of my favorite M cars next to the Z3 M Coupe, E46 M3 and E31 850csi. Definately would love to get to own one someday, It’s just you, the car, a manual transmission and (hopefully) a great curvy road hahaha. Loved the phrase where you said M cars make you smile and i have to completely agree with that, we own a Phoenix Yellow 2002 E46 M3 and god bless those Sunday morning route-discovering through small roads cruising mountains, and also can’t forget those 7000rpms accelerations from that screamy S54 straight six! Can’t wait for the next Modern Classics episode, keep up the good work! 🤘🏼👊🏼👍🏼

[@ac3eb]

Love this car and love this review. Props!

[@ST-dy4zi]

I also love the direction with the "new classics" reviews, i hope you can do some day an Volvo v70R last generation as an example, keep up this excellent channel, and by far one of the best automotive channels.

[@NewHandle_]

James, how about an E60 M5. I know it's not classic but that engine won't be used again

[@VirusTornado]

UK didn't get the manual cars so James won't enjoy the best version of that car.

[@bjakobs98]

James, have to say it again. best car youtube channel of the world this is!

[@AdyWalter]

Cool, cool car. This was for sale in January when I collected my M2 from Bluebell in Crewe. It was also significantly more expensive than my M2!

[@luto123]

Great video love the 1M its very special. Ps. you can get the alcantara lined sports steering wheel as an optional extra (have it on mine). :)

[@supercarshunter2450]

Yahhhh... I was waiting for this video! Thank you James!

[@paulypapers7324]

ive got an e88 diesel and this video made me want to upgrade to this beast...

[@jacksteel6216]

Great car, would be a dream to own one some day. Awesome review too!

[@davidviner4932]

That car is iconic

[@MrDarrenNice]

Thank you for this. Never knew how special this car was. Really interesting 👍🏼

[@DaleSteel]

All BMW M's of this era had poor brakes. I tracked a couple of my e60 M5's and after 2 laps of Silverstone the brakes were somewhere back in Yorkshire.

[@s4ms0n1t3]

Its always somthing I've never understood with older m cars, considering they are fairly heavy the brakes aren't up to it. My e46 m3 has just an oversized version of a standard braking system...when you had older Subarus and evos with 4 piston brembos...the underpowered r32 golf with massive rs4 brakes it's like BMW just said...ahh that will do

[@DaleSteel]

@@s4ms0n1t3 even Renault had better brembo on their RS models. The old BMW had the same brakes from a 320i to a 335i which for on road driving were very good to be fair but for track they were pants. I think the main issue was the fluid. I know people who have done a pad and fluid change and seen massive improvements. Conversely the brakes on the new BMW range are very good even on stock models you can opt in blue M brembo's.

[@s4ms0n1t3]

@@DaleSteel I have updated stainless lines, high temp fluid and some pfc pads. Whilst no doubt the stopping power is decent they still fade to quick even on fast road driving. Yea well BMW finally caught up on the brakes side of things!

[@DaleSteel]

@@s4ms0n1t3 you still get fade? As I say on the old e60 2 laps and the hads gone. No doubt a race driver would of managed them better than me but still I was shocked just how poor they were. Even on the top cars race use and road use do generally require a different type of brake, I do agree though the old BMW'S were behind the competition by huge amounts.

[@s4ms0n1t3]

@@DaleSteel fade is probably a strong word but the defo loose some bite after a few hard stops

[@jessearruda2634]

You are super photogenic. Coming from a straight dude that should mean a lot. Great channel.

[@iloghin]

Great review. What type of steering it has that is so engaging as opposed to electronic assisted steering? thx

[@MrJWW]

Hydraulic assisted 👍🏻

[@RRSmurf]

Wouldn't call those flares 'subtle' hahaha Nice video, thanks. Love that car!

[@driver1288]

God know that I love this notification 👌🏻

[@dmytrokoba5967]

Thank you for reviewing cars like this one!

[@R-Tap]

Love the 1M, how about a review of the Z4M Coupe?

[@xXRudrraXx]

the noise of that microphone shaking is making my subwoffers go BANANAS... plz do try to fix this in the next videos J.

[@Tony-hj7bm]

thanks for reviewing this car it's hilarious

[@TerribleMachinations]

Love this car, love this video!

[@urielmorgado7492]

I am so happy to have one😎 love the car!!

[@rcybergaming]

The witch is driving a killer 6:48. Cool Vid.

[@bradscott2432]

Always wanted a 1M. Ended up in a 130d then a 135i now a 530d

[@onkouth]

Great review again James you really captured what it’s like to drive one of these, I have driven one myself and they are hilariously epic, definitely a legendary M car and destined to be worth a fortune in the future, now if you could review the Alfa SZ I will be your number 1 fan forever 👍

[@paddymicklefield1381]

Every time I see one, which isn’t often ( a blue one ) I think “ mmmm should I “ great review as usual

[@jamcarz8982]

Love your videos. You’re one of the reasons I’m starting my own channel

[@SL1PSTAR]

Crewe Hall has some fantastic rooms.

[@pkupias]

Like how he doesn't consider X6 M as the first proper turbocharged M car. Anyway I agree on what he's saying. The first thing I always do on mine is to press the m button and turn the mdm on. It has quite charactful turbo lag and throttle response which I don't think other N54's have. First there's not much happening but soon your rears are breaking loose. It feels like it has a lot more power than they are saying. The standard lightened flywheel and absolutely perfect pedal positioning make heel & toe a joy. The steering feel is pretty good but the steering wheel is a bit too fat. The seats are just standard sport seats from an E92 335i. Unfortunately have to sell mine in a couple of weeks.

[@fattybutt96]

But the n54 breaks so often, sure it holds a bunch of power, but fuel pumps breaking, injectors breaking spark plug issues, not to mention every gasket possible leaks. It’s a super sick car when it’s working properly

[@malachiaadonis8178]

BMW of this era and previous clutch feel is delicious. The current generation Beamers have and a feature that adds gas to prevent one from stalling, but it feels so artificial and disconnected.

[@The3Natural]

It’s my favorite car. Biased because I still have mine.

[@unrealeck]

The only thing I dislike about the 1M is the front bumper and headlights. I wish they had a sleeker look, similar to the modern 2-series. These look a bit bug-eyed and squashed. I find 1-series in general even today to be squashed looking.

[@EfraKrajo]

Very nice video James, very nice car. This relaxing style fits you very well!

[@Vossi1206]

This was the first fast car i ever drove in, on a track as well

[@mikescott4008]

Love these cars and I sorely miss my N55 135i E82 coupe that had the Birds suspension and quaife LSD fitted. Given a choice again I'd keep it over my F87 BMW. The E82 135i was a rare beast too. Now an M2 comparison.

[@danielelston7457]

Buying one in the next few weeks