mat is slowly becoming more unfiltered and i love it

I've always felt that this car is the successor to the E46 M3, except in production numbers. While the newer M3s got way bigger/more bloated, this car has the proper proportions and styling.

Driving it since 11 years and it still brings me to smile every day

I've driven and owned M3, M4, M5, M6....I do own this one now and it's probably the most fun and connected with the driver. 10/10 for me.

Back when BMWs were actually beautiful 😍

Check if your car was damaged with a 10% discount with Car Vertical here: www.carvertical.com/gb/landing/v3?a=watson&b=38b26e3a&voucher=watson Or just head to Car Vertical at a later date and use the Watson10 discount code!

Love the 1M! And that sound 08:44 .... But you made a fair point in your conclusion !

They are beasts and no wonder they hold their price. You'll be lucky to find one under 40k in good condition

One of the best M cars of all time. And what a beauty it was. Every part of the car was proportional, not overly small or big which made this and other BMWs of those time, a looker.

Matt is rightfull positive about this 1M coupe. I have had the pleasure to drive this car on the German Autobahn at Vmax. Pure pleasure to drive that fast for quite some time and use the mirror frequent. I was overtaken by the Ferrari F40 whilst driving at 160 Mph. 😱

I had a 135i coupe and wrote it off. It had catless downpipes, Wagner intercooler, aluminium charge pipe, and modded intake. The tune on the n54 was at about 455hp and I daily drove it. Every single day it absolutely shocked and embarrassed far dearer cars. I drive an m235i now with similar mods, but I miss that 1 series every single day. No engine like it. I hate what bmw are doing with their styling now. This car was the pinnacle for me, along with the other E variant cars. Such a shame 😞

"was buzzing like i had done a load of class a's" 💀

Another great video Mat! Always love you reviewing classics. You definitely should get one!!

10 years ago I treated myself to a 123D coupe, every option ticked and I felt like a boss. Pulled out of the dealer and 30 seconds later one of these came razzing past 🤣 I've wanted one ever since.

One of your best videos, ever. I loved the “play by play” while driving.

everyone is talking about the e82 now. makes me so happy!

I usually hate the look of the 1 series, perticulary at the front but this works very well bmw designers "almost always" know how to nail the styling on the m cars

One of it not THE just underrated cars of the 21st Century. My all time favourite car and dream.

In the CarVertical add the smashed up car is an M240i and the one that's fixed is an M2. I hate that I noticed that.

Matt we all know that you can heel & toe. No need to show us your amazing skills every time, love your reviews by the way

Lovely BMW, thanks for the well done review.

Thank you for making it more expensive because of this Video!! Brilliant!

I love the 1M. The skunk works nature of it adds to the charm. They look fabulous but I’d want one with the Performance seats but they’re really rare. The N54 seems to be a bit problematic in other applications, but less so in these for some reason.

always like the 1M its so great and resonably light, best part is its the sound is epic it dosent sound like any 6 cyl on the road

This is also one of my all time favorite cars! Maybe the only thing that would make me doubt would be the (F87) M2 Competition, but I'm not sure I would go for that over this! ❤️🔥

These are fun little cars, my first experience of an M Car was one of these, back when my dad had one has a courtesy car when he took his Lotus 111r in for service at Dick Lovett Swindon.

Owned a valencia orange one for two years, fun car on country roads but its rough going on any sort of rough surface or town driving. Its also a tricky car to drive slow - always found the clutch hard to shift smoothly going from 1st to 2nd

I had a 125i coupe it was a lovely car fancied the m but couldn’t justify the price or running costs, I loved that car 4 years of hassle free fun motoring. For me the 1 series coupe is the best looking BMW of the last 30 years.

Need to make enough dough to own this because this is for sure one of the best cars bmw has ever ever produced

I love how Mat points every time if cars have fake parts !! He s one of us

Truly a car borne out of its engineer’s passion and its sales surprised the bean counters as well.

perfection indeed. all time dream car ❤️

Always been a fan of this car! Fun to drive and nothing like it :D

You have done the greatest investment at the moment when it comes to vehicles. The price at the moment is outrageous ! I remember looking for one of these back when they were still priced at 20-30K Now they’re close to 70K !!!

Can tell you absolutely love this car Matt

What a perfect car for me! I think 1m is proper m car. Thank you for a good review :)

I heel-toe double clutch downshift while I’m on my way to work. It’s always great fun. Welcome to the club 🤗

Nice video mate! One question tho, what is your dream car now?

Absolutely smashing

Chris Harris said this car is like a pair of shoulders on wheels, and that's pretty dang right when you look at those fenders and the short wheelbase. What a special little car

Owned two 1 series coupes. I miss them so much. Best handling cars I‘ve ever driven and also beautiful to look at. Pretty sure I‘ll buy one again some time in the future.

I have same e82 123d, love it so much, little tuned its a rocket and great chassi

Love mine E88 with tuned N52, Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs.

I have gotten a ride in a m135i from this generation and it was so nice

this is a better homage than a XM

I had an 08 135i with the M sport package and it was my favorite thing I've ever owned

Always loved these

Love seeing the M1 get some love

Editor: "How many thumbnails do you want Mat?" Mat: "Yes."

This is my dream car as well Mat. The BMW 1M is super rare though

0:52 fun fact you can also get this car in individual green but it was a very expensive FACTORY option it was a mad thing so yeah man they are rare asf but they look soooogoood in greeen!

I love the one before that the hatchback M1/1M thingy

I've loved the looks and the idea of the 1M since it launched, but if i ever end up buying one it has to be with a broken engine. To me the perfect 1M would have a E46 M3 engine, or similar, with some version of the carbon intake box from the CSL. Such a setup could get me into trouble i think :)

I had the orange 1M, was always fun to drive. Really Basic, manual Gearbox and not so much technics for driver. Just drive and have fun. Also with catless downpipes and around 400hp. A shame I had to sell it, but the new owner take really good care of it till now.

My dad has one of these the E88 convertible version Sport plus I think it’s so nice!

this car will iwthstand the test of time, and the best 1 series ever.

Reminds me a lot of the OG M2, which I love, and own! Would be curious to see them actually compared.

What a beautiful car. That BMW is sweet.

Nice to see you getting your dream car

Love the number plate! 👍

I have a 135i N54 with same engine 1M has. It is ridiculous how much power you get by just getting a repro license. Engine is prepared (and power train also) to deal with +400hp without any problem. And the feelings behind the wheel are just INSANE because by 2010 the electronics where not that much all over the place so you NEED to drive the car power every time.

Oh the memories! The pipes in this baby were incredible in the mornings! 🥲

My dream car as well. Used prices pushed me to a m2c instead. And honestly I think it is probably a better M car anyways, just always liked the 1M looks a bit more.

good shifting there. from my memoryi think you can always run to 6o MPH in 2nd. you might hit the limiter, but you can get there without losing the time for that shift to 3rd

U really great at launching cars

You owe me the plate! Much love!

Love these! BMW at its best

I would recommend looking at the 135I instead since it has the same n54 engine and there is huge aftermarket support for them like the 335i. The 135I starts at around 10k but with an auto. Also one thing the 135 and m1 have over the m3 CSL is the fact you can make 500+ hp easily without opening your engine because of the n54. So basically you could get similar performance to the g80m3/4 for less than half the cost of one if you get the 135I. Where the m3 CSL is kind of stuck in its time when it comes to power numbers unless you get a built engine.

You can get a four wheels with tyres in with the seats down. Practical daily.

Yes ! Beautiful car

💯 ❤ best design & engine ever 🇩🇪

Omg I love this car, as a big bmw fan

‘I was buzzin like I just done a load of class A’s’😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Love your content Matt & the 1M - I also want to know who the dealer was that repaired the M235i after the damage and delivered a OG M2 - Great Work from that crash repairer! Ha Ha Ha

E82 is the best, my dream car as well.

*My Fav BMW* 💙

You’ve got the right car taste Mat!😉 Every car you like, I like as well🤣

I love my 135i it’s an amazing chassis to drive

Matty boiii looking fresh🔥🔥🔥

I had a 135i Coupe, the one below this. Never felt comfortable with it - felt it was over engined and destined for a hedge ! And had electric issues with it

i dont have a 1m, but i do have a m135i and love it. Such a good car. But it does run out of puff at top that im sure a tune can fix.

This one 1M has been used in Top Gear with the exact color and plate! :o

I prefer the sleeper e89 35is roadster because it’s much better looking but has the identical engine, you can beef up brakes and suspension tweaks yourself with the help, of a pro. I don’t mind the murmur of scuttle shake once in 3000 corners or odd road surfaces. Open top motoring is the best.

BMW 1M is great investment. They will just continue going up in value. Future classic 😎

1m is definitely a proper M car. Take note M140i with stuck on M mirror drivers.

I thought it would have amazing feedback through Steering, with it being hydraulic

Im so glad that i own one. Best car ever 😍

One of my Top 5 BMWs and the youngest. If only the E46 M3 was available in 4 door saloon and estate.

Watching from 🇮🇩 Love the 135i AT

My brother has a aegean blue N54 E93 335i and the engine is beautiful

my fave car of all time

Love it. I drove the 1st UK press car around Brands Hatch with Tiff Needell. I was going to sell my 997 S to get one. I didn’t. Big mistake 🙈🤣🤣🤣

I don‘t know what it is, but the warm white/golden Angel Eyes look so damn good

Lol suddenly all my favorite channels posting 1 series coupe content the moment I buy a 135i😅

What a beautiful car

I think this is a true e36 compact successor! Technically this car is a coupe cause of the boot opening, but by design it's really close to e36 compact, as the 1 series is successor of the compact.

I’d still have the Z4M coupe instead. Same engine as the e46 m3 with less weight

Awesome video ❤

totally agree ♥

My uncle bought one new at sticker. Drove it 138000miles as a daily, sold it last year for $500 less than he paid for it.