Should You Buy A Base BMW 330i?
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2021
- Doing something a little different this week, I'm reflecting on a car I reviewed exactly one year ago... the G20 BMW 330i!!
In this shorter review, I just wanted to tackle the question of whether or not a base 330i is worth it... and the good news is that it indeed is!
With more standard options than previous model years, the 2022 BMW 330i packs a solid amount of tech and amenities into an already pleasurable driving experience and only enhances some of the luxury you get out of a base model 3 series. Budget "ultimate driving experience" anyone?
If you want my more thorough thoughts on the 330i, then check out my full review from last year!
330i Review: • 2020 BMW 330i Review: ...
M340i Review: • 2021 BMW M340i Review:...
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Would you drive a base 3 series?
Yes I think I would
Omg I read that as fiat 500 L my b
@@jakeblum5125 common mistake
I just leased one today… amazing car!!! Such an upgrade from my 2016 Mazda 3 .. all the power I could need in a everyday car as I’m not fully a “car guy” 😂 smooth ride but still feel the road 😎
@@ToledoSolider Ayy congrats man! Ya it's a very balanced daily car... M340i or M3 only make sense if you intend to really push the car or have money to blow haha
I have recently bought a late 2021 bmw 330 m sport in portimao blue , it has upgraded black grill and blacked out windows which are essential imo, the car in sport plus mode is rapid I absolutely love it , my only disappointment is that they don’t come with elec memory seats, I am also gonna change the 18” standard wheels and go for the 19” black 793’s to finish the car off
Great review bro. I love your videos, so informative but super casual still
Really appreciate that man!
the tech in bmws has always seemed like an afterthought. nice to know that's not the case in the 2022 model. great review!
I understand that assessment, it was really true of BMW's between 2006-2018, less true since then and likely less true moving forward 🙏🏼
Thanks for the review. About to purchase the 330ix in March of this year, just hope I don't have to pay sticker.
Haha I hope you don't have to either!!
I got the 22 model in 21 because my Camry flipped and crashed due to a problem with the left back wheel and someone at the Toyota dealership messing up huge and a old lady had her husband die a couple weeks after buying a red bmw so I got it with the certified unlimited mileage warranty from the actual bmw dealership at close to half price
Tune and exhaust and that’s the perfect daily, wow
Rio Im new subscriber appreciate you video and comment review. I have 2019 330i and considering waiting for 2023 models since they may be available July. However market conditions will effect production. I wonder how much more will pricing be. What are you hearing about differences in 2022 with changes in 2023 model? also do you have review on differences 230 coupe and 228i? Thank you. J
Reo*** haha and thank you for the kind comment
I believe the 23' will be the LCI (facelift) and you can google that to see some soy shots or teasers. Looks more like the new X3/4
As for pricing, I'm sure things won't be good with this current market, but no way to know forsure
I have the base 330i only thing I wish I did was get the m sport version of the front grill, looks so much better. And bmw says it costs 5 grand to get the m sport bumper since it’s not compatible on mines with out adding extra parts smh 🤦♂️
I'm not saying I recommend this... and in fact I always say you should get what you want from the factory 9.5/10 times, but if you really wanna do it -- go on 'get bmw parts' .com and you should be able to find the front bumper cover for
Love the color but not my favorite .I went with Black Sapphire Metallic with black leather seats ,night package ,track and handling package with red M Brakes with these wheels adaptive cruise control laser lights ,Harmon Kardon ,wireless charging pad ,Adaptive M suspension.remote engine start . Heads up display. People say the Dynamic handling Package is a waste of money .Don't fool yourself .Hitting twisting roads at 45 or more ,it handles like a champ and the larger brakes ,makes it that much more sportier . My car is 2021, picked up from dealer( October 15,2021} ,the production time was 6o days.So it was not affected by the semiconductor chip.The 2022 is missing a lot of the options above .The active cruise control is my favorite and it reads stop signs and slows the car down when I reach different speed zones.I love my BMW and this is my 8th one since 1984. would never buy a base model.my car cost $55,678 6k down 60 months @ 567.63. With this chip shortage. I am keeping my car .
Very nicely done!! Congrats on a sweet spec 😎👍
I am so glad they made the ambient lighting standard because the base x3's and gran coupe 2 series had it so I was always confused why they would skimp the 330. I feel like unless you really drive 140+ you won't be disappointed or notice too much difference in power band from the M340i's. Thank you for the content!
I agree with you on the ambient lighting... not as much on the M340i thing unless you're talking about Kilometers 😅
Good review
Thank you 😎🤝
Great review, got a M sport 330i in blue with everything minus track package for 38k.
Sounds like a sweet ride, enjoy it! p.s. the M-Sport really enhances the look
If you don’t mind- I am trying to buy one to but any suggestions on where to look or any tips
how???? lmfao where did you buy it, like what city
I'm assuming he means used, generally right now is one of the worst times to buy a used car, but deals can be found if you search hard enough.
Try a combo of car sites like autotempest or cars.com and even forum sites like Bimmerpost
What if a 330i were to be my first car and I’m not really into performance but into the aesthetic look that we all love from bmw
Been considering one of these but wanted to kno if there’s a decent aftermarket market on these ? Currently have a 3.7 Q50 and the market is bland for that platform
Would I get this or a 2018 340i coming from a 2013 328
Nice but not sure about a 4 pot l
Have only had 6 pot don't know how smooth a 4 pot is
Understandable, I've only had inline 6's in my Bimmers as well, but these new turbo 4's can really perform!!
What might be the cost of service like oil change and annual and insurance costs
Can't say regarding insurance... but maintenance should be a very minimal annual cost for the first few years/50k-ish miles - will go up incrementally as the car ages, probably still sub $1k a year in normal conditions
thanks
@@jatindervirsinghsohi629 of course!
3 series base model
man has a came up in a drought shirt sick
Haha you know what's up!
Apple CarPlay - is it available? standard?
Standard!! And it's wireless as well 👍👍
It’s gonna be a tough decision between this and the new gen c-class 🤕
True! I'm excited to see the progress on the Benz end
have you decided?
tweaked exterior and a new interior .I have had a 2015 and 2018 C300 . My 330i tweaked because I am a IT tech and I know how to tune the cars computer .So my 21021 3301 went from 255hp to 300 hp.And if you like all that interior flash that Mercedes offers and who really uses it and if your looking for a luxury sedan I say go for the C300.If you want a car where you feel the road and a sport cockpit go with BWM .It is fat that BMW is a driving man's car .And Mercedes was nice .But-it's is a old man's car
How do you open the door without touching the door handle ?
It unlocks the doors based on proximity, but you still need to use the handles to open. I was referring to certain Tesla models for instance that not only unlock, but also open the door on their own based on proximity. Search it and you'll see!
What color BMW do you own since you advised against black?
I've had 2, both alpine white! Black is nice looking, but incredibly hard to maintain
@@Reoniz thanks I was thinking black sapphire metallic but I might go with mineral grey metallic. I’ve had white cars the past 6 years so I want a change 💯
@@dragonquake I completely understand... I had white cars for 9 years straight and just got a new grey Jeep! It's fun to switch things up 🤠
@@Reoniz --Black is incredibly hot here in the southern US and, a black interior just compounds the heat.
@@robertjones7565 another good point! I'll do white on black personally 😎
damn 43k us dollars for a 330i base model. Thats a good deal. In Germany a base 330i is 53k € (57k us dollars). That is as much as a 520i base model costs.
We're definitely lucky here in the states!
That’s crazy… you can pick up a used xDrive 330i with under 25k miles for around 30k now.
@@ant2192 These Cars for sure have worse value retainment outside of Europe or Germany. Plus here if you put away xDrive the cars worth is way higher because we never have snowy situations where you really need rear wheel drive and it puts another ~100kg weight on top of the car.
the base model in canada doesn't even have ambiant lighting 😢
Haha that's no biggie! It is a nice added extra though 😅👍
The 330i has some lazy engine timing, because it's high compression makes it very knock limited. It is near impossible to tune aggressively. In stock form, it's too relaxed in daily driving, and only moderately quick mashing the gas. If you are going to tune, the Audi A4 is a much better option, and you also get the lovely Dual-Clutch transmission.
Is carplay a standard as well?
Yessir, full screen!
Never owned a bmw I just purchased a 2022 330i and it’s fucking sick bro any tips too keep it running like new
Sounds sweet!! Just get it serviced for free as long as you can with a BMW dealer, and once that runs out (if you still own it by then) keep taking it to a reputable shop and always have it serviced on time!!
Should be easy otherwise 😅👍
Earned a sub mate 🫡🤙🏽
does it have remote start?
If you go for the 330i I Highly Suggest getting it with M sport package At least.
I co-sign this!
That’s what I got $52k out the door
@@StealthAZ not too bad! Congrats
M sport suspension is more stiff. For those who just want a sporty cruiser I would advise against m sport package
No ventilated front seats? Not even as an option? Damn I was so close to getting this car but not offering ventilated seats was the deal breaker for me.
Haha Lexus it is my friend! 😁
Love you man but respectfully disagree. Lowest trim I’d go for is M340i. The problem with the 330i is that for the same payments you could have a Model 3. I still think having the B58 is more of a flex than a Model 3, but I couldn’t pay that much for a 4-cylinder.
That's a completely fair stance... I personally wouldn't get a 330i either, for the money, but it's a lot more value now in the low 40's than it used be!
Market conditions are super messed up rn and the steals of the past are hard to come by, but I believe this is a good value prop when things return to normal 👍 (especially for those who don't care too much about performance)
Agreed but that 4cyl is not too shabby, my sis has a 2014(I think) x1 xdrive and I dust like most ppl off the line and it pulls good for just a daily. Def the m340i is better in any way
@@marcozuniga1186 exactly!! 😅
Not sure how you can compare a gas car to an electric car. Completely different
@@AntLive29 I agree with you... but whether we like it or not, we're gonna start having to.
A good example, the i4 M50i vs an M3, I'd personally take the M3 of course, but it's a question and comparison that people are going to have to make more and more as we move forward
funny you call it base, where I'm from, you can buy a 318i, 2.0L, 156 hp... now that's more basic than some japanese cars
I actually really like the base 330 xi.. like it much better than the Audi a4.. however.. don’t complain as I already know.. but when they took the manual away the from the 330 and 340 I lost all love for the brand. I’m not gonna spend $30K MORE for the same chassis different engine M3. It’s just not worth THAT MUCH MORE! Especially the competition! What a total rip off! I hate when cars feel so tight it hurts to drive..
NO!!!! M340i or nothing!!!
No. You should get a 330e XDrive. The end.
Wrong
@@Reoniz Why? Do you love green house emissions? You really love breathing CO2? It's time you were chained to an exhaust pipe
@@PJAvenger Do you know anything about the function of trees and plants? Maybe lay off the internet for a while pal
@@DontTouchMeDude9416 Let me guess. They are made into ethanol for fuel! Oh wait, they are made into imitation meat! OMG maybe they turn CO2 into oxygen. I just thought about this right now
In California yes I'd say get a 330e if you find a good lease special because you get California clean air vehicle credit, you can drive in the carpool lanes, and the express lanes, and you get down here in San Diego a SDGE, San Diego Gas & Electric, 1k credit that you have to apply for. I'm perfectly happy with a 330i rear-wheel drive, ideally with the premium package and the driver assistance Pro... bass Hi-Fi isn't awful you can easily make it better, was not impressed with the Harman Kardon of course it's better than hi-fi but also it's kind of hard to find because of the chip shortage