Is it just me...

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12/06/2014 at 23:41 • Filed to: None

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...or does the 1M look way better than the M235i

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The 1M looks like a 1 series that's had some frankensteining done to it, much in the way the E30 M3 does.

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I know the M235i isn't an M car in the same way the 1M is, but the 2 series is meant to be what the 1 series coupes were.

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Also I just can't make myself like that front end. It's like they pulled it down from the middle of the grilles. It's a much cleaner design, but I think that's what I dislike about it


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Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > gmctavish needs more space
12/06/2014 at 23:45

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The 1M is a sawed off shotgun of the M3. The M235i is a cleaner and smoother design, but it's more anonymous.


Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/06/2014 at 23:51

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I like that a lot. I think one of my other main problems with it is the space between the top of the rear arch and the Hofmeister kink. I now they were trying to be 2002esque wight eh size of the greenhouse and overall shape, but it looks too artificially leaned forward for that


Kinja'd!!! Will with a W8 races an E30 > gmctavish needs more space
12/06/2014 at 23:52

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Not just you. The 1M is a beautiful car, and in my opinion the E82 is much better looking than the current 2 series. The E82 in person feels like something special, F22 just looks and feels bloated.


Kinja'd!!! Sn210 > gmctavish needs more space
12/06/2014 at 23:58

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I love the old 1's in general


Kinja'd!!! K-Roll-PorscheTamer > gmctavish needs more space
12/06/2014 at 23:59

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I thought the M235i and 2 series in general was supposed to be like the 2002...

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Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > Sn210
12/07/2014 at 00:00

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They're one of the only modern BMWs I actually like


Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > Will with a W8 races an E30
12/07/2014 at 00:00

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I haven't seen an F22 in person yet, but yeah the 1Ms are cool as hell in person


Kinja'd!!! Will with a W8 races an E30 > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 00:04

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Even the 135 is a good looking car. Shame the most of the ones for sale are greyscale, they look fantastic in actual colors.


Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/07/2014 at 00:06

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Yeah, but I just feel like the 1 series is more like the 2002, the shapes seem way closer to me

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The 1 is more like a two door sedan, while the 2 is more of a coupe


Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > Will with a W8 races an E30
12/07/2014 at 00:09

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Yeah, BMWs in general are cursed with being mostly plain colours, and while they still look good, they're so good when they're not

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Kinja'd!!! Will with a W8 races an E30 > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 00:12

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I have a strong aversion to greyscale cars in general. There are a few that look really good in black/grey/white, but usually it seems like a waste.


Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > Will with a W8 races an E30
12/07/2014 at 00:13

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I like them on their own, but the sea of plain colours on the road is depressing


Kinja'd!!!  V8 Rustler > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 00:34

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You are 100% correct.


Kinja'd!!! Conan > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 01:09

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Of course it does. There is no M2 yet.


Kinja'd!!! TheOnelectronic > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 03:49

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Christ, have we reached the point where people look at the 1 series as not-that-bad?

In my eyes, it's too bulgy. It looks like a bigger car that just got squeezed a lot, it has a sagging side skirt, it's just awful.


Kinja'd!!! pip bip - choose Corrour > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 04:15

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E30 way way way much better!


Kinja'd!!! E92M3 > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 07:51

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IMO the M235i looks great from the B Pillar forward. The rear quarter just looks off. Specifically the wheel arch. When it was unveiled BMW said it was faster around the Ring than the 1M. I have yet to see any publication verify that though since it came out.

The 1M looks fantastic minus the headlights. This is what I see everytime I see one from the front.

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Kinja'd!!! FromCanadaWithLove > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 08:08

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I'm probably the most biased person to offer an opinion, but I prefer the looks of the 2 Series. I'll admit, BMW's press photos are terrible. Even the Melbourne Red paint they show off looks completely different in person. Get up close, and the M235i is rather pretty.

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Kinja'd!!! theloudmouth > gmctavish needs more space
12/07/2014 at 11:08

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The M235i is definitely more classicaly good looking, but that's because, generally speaking, the M-sport's are the prettiest, with the actual M's always seeming overly aggressive for aggressiveness sake (I firmly maintain the 335is is far better looking than the E92 M3, in the same type of relationship with the M3 much more carnal).

Of note, the 1M is VERY color dependent. One of my director's has a white 1M he's had since new (and will almost surely never sell) and I've got to say white is not a flattering color on it. It looks like a short person took a ton of steroids, aggressive, but not exactly pretty. In black where the lines blend it looks soooo much better. Why does BMW feel the need to over style the M's so much?


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > Sn210
12/19/2014 at 21:28

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When they were knew, all I heard was everyone going on about how awkward they looked, like a pot bellied pig. I liked em.


Kinja'd!!! Sn210 > Saracen
12/19/2014 at 21:57

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I wanted one so bad, but we got a dog instead :/ Needed something more practice