how much did you spend for 1m conversion.

[cesarortiz23]

hello im starting this thread because i would like to know a rough estimate amount of how much it will cost to do a 1m conversion on a regular 135i..

parts and labor rough estimate...

i can imagine that there will be a couple of people interested in this topic..



so people that did this conversion how much did you roughly send total ...



or if you know a idea how much it will cost share the price. lol



maybe we can do from the most expensive route..

and then the cheapest route.lol

[captain slowly]

I'd say $50k. That's what 1M's in decent shape go for. The cheapest way by far.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by captain slowly

I'd say $50k. That's what 1M's in decent shape go for. The cheapest way by far.

And the most time efficient!

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

And the most time efficient!

And the coolest!

[ilikebmxbikes]

To honestly answer OP's question - expect to spend $10-12 on the lower end with oem parts, bodywork and paint. Prices will vary per location and quality of work but it's a lot of work.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

To honestly answer OP's question - expect to spend $10-12 on the lower end with oem parts, bodywork and paint. Prices will vary per location and quality of work but it's a lot of work.

Damn, for 10 bucks I can't even get a nice dinner for two.

[N55darksoul]

But then you will be 1M fake wanna be....Seriously, our 135i is a symbol of value and intelligence w/performance that is seriously close to those who spent 2x the amount. In some cases better....as most standard owners cant launch very well. Just sayin...

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by N55darksoul

But then you will be 1M fake wanna be....Seriously, our 135i is a symbol of value and intelligence w/performance that is seriously close to those who spent 2x the amount. In some cases better....as most standard owners cant launch very well. Just sayin...

Our cars represent different things to each of us.

To me my car is a toy. Something to play with and build. It's not meant to be a statement just an exercise in imagination and fun.

People just need to have fun with their cars and see where they find enjoyment. I see people call 1m clone guys 'posers' etc because the bodywork looks the same but in reality 95% of modded e82 are exactly the same as the next guys. I'm very glad I never purchased a 1m even though I likely could have gotten 2-3 of them for the cost of my project. Has I gotten a 1m, I would have kept it stockish and it would not have been a project at all. It is the build and journey of my car which made it so meaningful to me and I can never get that experience by simply buying something off the shelf.

[low135]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Our cars represent different things to each of us.

To me my car is a toy. Something to play with and build. It's not meant to be a statement just an exercise in imagination and fun.

People just need to have fun with their cars and see where they find enjoyment. I see people call 1m clone guys 'posers' etc because the bodywork looks the same but in reality 95% of modded e82 are exactly the same as the next guys. I'm very glad I never purchased a 1m even though I likely could have gotten 2-3 of them for the cost of my project. Has I gotten a 1m, I would have kept it stockish and it would not have been a project at all. It is the build and journey of my car which made it so meaningful to me and I can never get that experience by simply buying something off the shelf.

Some people won't get it, and that's fine. But I'm right there with you. I took my previous car and made it my own. Different kinds of people look at their cars differently. I've never bashed anyone who prefers a more aggressive OEM aero package or bumper. I wouldn't badge a 1M look car with 1M badges but I see nothing wrong with preferring the aesthetics. Especially when it's also a widebody that provides more options for tire width

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Our cars represent different things to each of us.

To me my car is a toy. Something to play with and build. It's not meant to be a statement just an exercise in imagination and fun.

People just need to have fun with their cars and see where they find enjoyment. I see people call 1m clone guys 'posers' etc because the bodywork looks the same but in reality 95% of modded e82 are exactly the same as the next guys. I'm very glad I never purchased a 1m even though I likely could have gotten 2-3 of them for the cost of my project. Has I gotten a 1m, I would have kept it stockish and it would not have been a project at all. It is the build and journey of my car which made it so meaningful to me and I can never get that experience by simply buying something off the shelf.

That's what I am talking bout I had a s2k before my 135i fully track car

No ac full interior gutted out

It was crazy I like to have fun with my cars

Even tho is my daily I like to make the car unique not only that but something that's going to make me turn back at it every time I park it somewhere

That's how I feel

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by low135

Some people won't get it, and that's fine. But I'm right there with you. I took my previous car and made it my own. Different kinds of people look at their cars differently. I've never bashed anyone who prefers a more aggressive OEM aero package or bumper. I wouldn't badge a 1M look car with 1M badges but I see nothing wrong with preferring the aesthetics. Especially when it's also a widebody that provides more options for tire width

I'm with you on that too

I don't know about putting a m badge on a non m car

Even if I did a full 1m clone I don't think I will put them on


m badge should be respected lol

Especially in the 1m since they are so rare

[cesarortiz23]

I wish I can just buy one period but first of all the closes one to me for sale is 120 miles out and they want 55k for it


My car is payed for so any little mod I do to the shit is basically just for fun make look more aggressive.. etc.


The wheel fitment on these cars really are a pain in the ass

[Tuxedo]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Our cars represent different things to each of us.

To me my car is a toy. Something to play with and build. It's not meant to be a statement just an exercise in imagination and fun.

People just need to have fun with their cars and see where they find enjoyment. I see people call 1m clone guys 'posers' etc because the bodywork looks the same but in reality 95% of modded e82 are exactly the same as the next guys. I'm very glad I never purchased a 1m even though I likely could have gotten 2-3 of them for the cost of my project. Has I gotten a 1m, I would have kept it stockish and it would not have been a project at all. It is the build and journey of my car which made it so meaningful to me and I can never get that experience by simply buying something off the shelf.

If I had a really big desk with decision maker point and grunt power at BMW. I'd give you a 125,000sqft area of the new factory being built and back the money truck to your door to retain your ass with unimpeded creativity, regardless of cost/losses.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

To honestly answer OP's question - expect to spend $10-12 on the lower end with oem parts, bodywork and paint. Prices will vary per location and quality of work but it's a lot of work.

What about just the body and tires/wheels? I would even leave the exhaust single outlet, so I think I need four fenders, front bumper and wider wheels and tires.

[N55darksoul]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Our cars represent different things to each of us.

To me my car is a toy. Something to play with and build. It's not meant to be a statement just an exercise in imagination and fun.

People just need to have fun with their cars and see where they find enjoyment. I see people call 1m clone guys 'posers' etc because the bodywork looks the same but in reality 95% of modded e82 are exactly the same as the next guys. I'm very glad I never purchased a 1m even though I likely could have gotten 2-3 of them for the cost of my project. Has I gotten a 1m, I would have kept it stockish and it would not have been a project at all. It is the build and journey of my car which made it so meaningful to me and I can never get that experience by simply buying something off the shelf.

Sounds like fun until its resale time...I know, I have wasted a ton on mods and cars. In the end was it worth it ? Yes and no... but I will say that some of the my fondest memories were cool spring mornings working on my car with the birds singing and the sprinklers going.... so I get what you are saying!

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by N55darksoul

Sounds like fun until its resale time...I know, I have wasted a ton on mods and cars. In the end was it worth it ? Yes and no... but I will say that some of the my fondest memories were cool spring mornings working on my car with the birds singing and the sprinklers going.... so I get what you are saying!

Banking on resale on our cars is unavoidably going to result in disappointment. Embracing poor resale and just having fun can make ownership a priceless thing.

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

If I had a really big desk with decision maker point and grunt power at BMW. I'd give you a 125,000sqft area of the new factory being built and back the money truck to your door to retain your ass with unimpeded creativity, regardless of cost/losses.

I would make Bmw go bankrupt

[Tuxedo]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

I would make Bmw go bankrupt

yes then your creations one day say 20+yrs from now may go thru a Barrett-Jackson or Mecum and then 50+yrs thru The Auburn Cord Duesenberg like auctions at priceless amounts.

I do have a smidgen of lust for your work even tho I have no interest in having one or more likely Mrs Tux would say NO... HELL NO! I'll stick to my child's play and root you and many other enthusiasts on from the sidelines.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by N55darksoul

Sounds like fun until its resale time...

If you buy cars for an investment you're really screwing up. Never spend more money on a car you couldn't just throw into a river and walk away from. If you buy something you can't afford and then modify it, well.. I'm not your dad.

Quite a few of us on here are driving our 1ers into the ground day by day. Mine won't see another owner before it sees a scrap yard due to being completely unsalvageable.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

If you buy cars for an investment you're really screwing up. Never spend more money on a car you couldn't just throw into a river and walk away from. If you buy something you can't afford and then modify it, well.. I'm not your dad.

Quite a few of us on here are driving our 1ers into the ground day by day. Mine won't see another owner before it sees a scrap yard due to being completely unsalvageable.

Some people buy cars as an investment but there is truly no better way to enjoy a car without driving it. In doing so, it’s going to depreciate. I’d rather enjoy what I spent my money on rather than save it for the next person. I don’t get that logic.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

Some people buy cars as an investment but there is truly no better way to enjoy a car without driving it. In doing so, it’s going to depreciate. I’d rather enjoy what I spent my money on rather than save it for the next person. I don’t get that logic.

Investment in your time driving maybe. Or comfort. But money? Gonna take a loss in all but the most extreme examples.

[Happy Jose]

Another waste of money. Even it's done perfectly, it is still a clone of the 1M. Most of these conversions are done to capture the cosmetic of the 1M but neglect the important mechanical differences.

In reality, it'll be done by some ham-handed owner the result looking like one of those horrible body kit disasters. This will add another 5 years depreciation to the car!