F30 BMW 340i One Year Ownership Review
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2022
- I go over my experiences with the F30 BMW 340i xDrive after one year of ownership. I show you my modifications. I go over the issues I've had. I go over the pros and cons. And I tell you my future plans with the car.
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Got mine for $22,000 with 49,000 miles. I pretty much stole it from the guy
steal. good find
Mint
Bro that’s a crazy steal, where you located tho? Probably more steals around in your state
18k 68k miles , what yall think ?
@@BiggestSteppa absolutely robbed the guy you bought it from
My car also had the whine that increased when I drove faster. It happened twice. Both times it was the oil filter collapsing. 2008 335xi e92 6MT.
The original idea was to buy the 340 then trade up in a year or two for the F80. But the 340 is very satisfying without the M tax. Maybe if I was in to more tracking I'd make the switch. For now the 340 is more than enough at the dragstrip and the street. Not to mention the xdrive here in the pnw is a must.
True. And I do love the B58
Ive had my 340 2016 for like 6-7 months now and it’s the best BMW ive ever had… maybe my next one will be a g20 m3 hopefully
sold mine i hate xdrive
@@ctknetwork3008 love the xdrive. Race in rain, snow, or dry lol. But if you're getting rwd a real sports car would be much better.
@@charlesd7301 Good luck finding that model…make sure it doesn’t say “made in China” if you find one 😂
Love the vids
Lol yeah it needs to stop raining. Middle of may and it still is a lot. Enjoying the sun lately though 😎
Got mine 2008 e93 N54 43k miles under 10k in 10/10 brand new condition. The best price for it’s performance
My M240 xdrive makes a subtle whine noise under hard acceleration from low speeds. It was that way even at 27k miles when I got it totally stock . But from what I’ve heard it’s not really a problem, everyone has it.
Yeah I mentioned it to BMW and it didn't seem like they even knew how to go about fixing it. But I'm not gonna worry about it. I saw a video of a 240i driving on a race track with most of the interior stripped out. The whining was crazy loud without all the soundproofing stuff in the car
@@NWAuto Yeah I have the same issue in my 2016 340i. Sounds like it’s not a big deal, ZF8 whine is something that has been documented and apparently is “normal” and some just whine more than others. Might swap out fluid soon and see if that fixes it!
@@NWAuto I noticed a similar whine that scaled with revs when I got a new AC compressor. It might just be the noise of some accessory spinning
Define "good weather".....Hot and dry. Cold and dry. Come to the Dakota's. Low taxes, great summers...some hail, "some" snow later...Car pricing is still crazy. I remember when i started looking at S4's and 5. The 4's were around 40 for a 2018, but went to 44-45 when the shortages kicked in. The S5 got really stupid with upper 40's and low 50's...I even started looking at G70's because of the reliability issues. I'm not in the mood to do a nut blasting of the heads every 40 for 1500 plus of get rid the carbon.
Houston, TX
Great weather and god people!
Yeah I have a friend who just went there. Heard the car culture is good
@@NWAuto Car culture is definitely cool and inviting. Its getting bigger and bigger also.
The only problem I have with keeping it as a weekend car is that I would wanna drive it everyday and I would probably forget about the daily 🤣
Check ur fluid level on the zf
I seen this happen after service ( before was no noise prior to service)
Guy went back to the shop that did it and got fill and noise went away.
My '16 340 didn't make this noise! However,...I did once test drive an F80 M3 Comp that did have a very whinny noise coming from the differential!,...and weeks later, I test drove another F80 M3 and it didn't have the whinny noise! Good luck with fix!
Edit: I have to disagree with one statement,..."tt doesn't look as good as some M models"! C'mon man,...the F30 Series BMWs have some of the best lines in the auto industry - Period!
Most people are telling me that the whining noise isn't a big deal. And yeah the F30 is a beautiful car. But it still looks very tame when parked next to an F80
I owned my 18 F32 440xi M-Sport, since April of 2020. Picked it up for $36,800 with 8k miles on it from a Audi dealer. Went to look at a new S4 and saw the Glacier Silver 440 sitting there looking pretty. So I parted ways with my 11 E92 335xi, plus $12k in cash and left with the 440. Currently at 35k miles and running Stage 1 93 BM3 tune.
How long have u been running the tune?
@@hankfrank6927 For over 2 years now.
Nice Car! I think unless you are doing occasional track days you do not need a dedicated sports car and a commute car. I mean unless you can afford it then by all means yes! But for people that can not afford multiple vehicles and insurance I think it is a great all around sports sedan.
True. I just don't like putting tons of traffic miles on
@@NWAuto I can definitely understand that I am the same way. I bought a $2k car to commute to work in. 😄.
nice vid!
Thanks!
check if ur radio is the thing whining my buddies m3 had an issue where when he hit gas with the radio on it whined corresponding to his gas pedal
The upgraded sound system (Harman Kardon) does come with two subwoofers, one under each of the front seats. I have the 2018 340i with this upgraded system (also track handling package), and the subs are great. Maybe since you got it second handed it wasn’t working properly?
if it still whines in park you can rule out the front/rear diffs, im a technician and i know transmission whine when i hear it. ZF8 is alien technology and extremely reliable so i wouldn’t sweat it too much, but might be worth a fluid level check
Thanks for the feedback. And yeah that makes sense. BMW dealer said my fluids were fine
@@NWAuto What was the actual fuel economy you got as an average for your daily driving?
@@love2huntbooks2 I think I was getting like 22-23 with city and highway combined. Not bad for a tuned BMW
@@NWAuto Oh wow that's really good. You made a bunch of mods too right (intake as well)? Do you recall how much mpg you got stock?
I test drove a stock 340i yesterday (although it had xdrive and I'm looking for the RWD model). Was blown away. I hadn't experienced the B58 engine, man it is something. I had driven the modern m340i which is TOO LOUD in the cabin, this was a good mix. There's barely any good 340i's with RWD available anymore, too expensive.
@@love2huntbooks2 I didn't really notice a difference in MPG between stock and with all the mods on. I'm sure its worse if I drive really hard
Good weather + Low Taxes = Texas
Lower it man don’t worry 😉
There’s a panel that you can only see when you open the door, that sometimes pops outta place that makes a sound near the door, it does sound like the sound ur “door” makes, but just see n make sure it’s not that one little panel,
The sound was coming from all four doors. BMW said it was from the door seals rubbing against something. The video I posted didn't do a good job of picking up how loud it really was
@@NWAuto I had the same thing happen with my 2018 340i. It felt like I bought a lemon. This is a BMW! It should be like a vault. After some research, like you metioned it's a rubber seal that you have to use a teflon tape to stop the rubbing. I watched Tommy L Garage on his M3 with the same exact issue. I did it myself and I tell you it was like getting a whole new car. Keep up the good work. ua-cam.com/video/gLs1ycPjZMw/v-deo.html
The wine is perfectly normal and it’s not the transmission, it’s your air intake. And my suggestion go with MHD next time , I find it better then bm3.
Yeah I wouldn't mind trying MHD. Just don't feel like paying for the license and maps again. But I don't think it is the intake. I've had two different intakes on this car and the whining sound did not change one bit
@NW Auto it's the zf gearbox. It's pretty normal. Usually a service at a good specialist will sort it but the whine is not detrimental to the box.
I would stick with maxing out the stock turbo which I think should net you around low 4’s to all wheels. Try to preserve not only your trans but your driveline components. Those things are wayyyyy too expensive to replace! Man I’m still stage 1 93...lol
My car is so loud with cold start..I have only the ER catted dp and nothing else on exhaust. Maybe I’ll attach a clip. But loud is relative I guess
Yeah I do worry about parts of the driveline. The engine and trans are pretty strong though. They should be able to handle a turbo upgrade. And whats the rest of your exhaust setup look like?
zf8s are under 1000 dollars and btw if you do xhp and lift torque limits and raise line pressure the clutches wont slip as much, people are pushing 700whp and similiar torque bone stock zf8
not trying to sound rude, just saying these cause are extremelty capable dont be afraid to push the limits a little!
Still getting the whine, seems like it’s more on M140i yurrr my car has a supercharger the way it sounds drives me crazy, I thought it was the water pump at first VW has that sound just before the pump goes. Now I don’t know.
Your speedometer looks like the F80s did you upgrade it ?
Come to Florida bro. Great weather and low(er) taxes. Only a couple hurricanes here and there 😂
Yeah I go there sometimes. Everyone there drives a lot faster than where I live. And gas is much cheaper
The wine could be timing chain
Engine have timing belt or chain? Maybe it is the chain making that noise.
The supercharger wine is the Zf gearbox 100percent. Characteristic when ragging it on
Thats what I was thinking. Just wondering why my friends 340i from the same year doesn't make that sound. Same with my old 335i with the ZF8
@@NWAuto apparently a fluid change helps / lower mileages but will more likely than not come back. Luck of the draw I suppose but at least it’s not harmful
False ZF transmission doesn’t wine at all.
@@ganuv do you have one to comment? It does whine
Hey! Do you have any intention in selling this in the near future? Or know any good websites on where to find 335i or 340s in the pac nw? Thanks!
It's tough these days to find a deal. Try just searching Autotempest
After you cut off the resonators did you experience any drone if the valves where open or closed?
No drone at all. Even with an aftermarket downpipe
Mine is 340i mperformance 2017 pure blu
i heard whin could be turbo going
Idaho!!!
Looks really good but like I've always said
Suspension should be next upgrade 😂
Yeah I know. I need to do it already
Gonna look sick 😎
Hmm, I'm on my 2nd ZF8 and neither of them whined. I'm stage 3 over 600whp. I'd get a trans and diff fluid swap asap just in case.
The car runs fine. I learned to ignore it
well....cars are meant to be driven im taking this path
I took my 340 to BMW for a front strut and the whine. They told me the whine was completely normal.
Good to know. I've been hearing the same. I just wonder why my old 335i with ZF 8 speed didn't whine at all. Same with my friends 2018 340i
Do u live in Seattle wa ??
I'm pretty sure the whining noise is from the throttle body
Delaware is a good place to live😂, with good weather no taxes and easy living if you know what your doing👍🏾
I happy to hear this I live in Delaware !!
That whining is normal my boy I work at bmw
I’m on stage 2 MHD downpipe chargepipe nothing els and yesterday I was driving and the engine light came on the code is 20e120
Kern417 has a video about that code. I'd check it out
i bought my f32 440i 2019 for 31k usd at 18k miles. I think its just the right price for this model
Where did you find it
Do you have any oil consumption issues so far?
No oil issues. But my friend with an M340i has some and isn't sure why
By any chance do you notice jerkiness in the transmission when at low speeds.
It used to do that. The transmission tune seemed to solve that problem
I have a 2016 340i I can confirm this with u as well. When at low speeds the car is very jerky in parking lots. I only notice in 1st gear & when shifting down from 2nd to 1st
@@clutchretr055 My old 335i did that too. A transmission tune makes that go away
@@NWAuto I still notice it. I’m on XHP stage 3. I should probably do a transmission flush soon
did you ever figure out that whine? my 2003 530i does the exact same thing
I didn't. I ended up selling the car. New owner hasn't had any issues with it
How do you still have warranty after all these mods? If you tune your car, do you lose the entire warranty or only for the engine and transmission?
You don't lose your warranty. But if something breaks, they can blame the mods and deny your warranty claim
@@NWAuto Hmm okey must be a states thing because here in Eu they just straight up void it, went to a service with my 2018 640i gt and lost an engine warranty because of a ecu tune
@@m3troerikyeah maybe its different there. My dealer never mentioned my tune when I brought it in
No need to feel guilty when putting miles this is a cheap car that’s really quick as well. It’s meant to be driven
Yeah it was mainly the traffic miles I didn't like putting on. No guilt putting on miles while hitting the backroads and really enjoying it
been looking into getting one but theyre all posted up with 70k+ miles and I'm not sure if they're safe to buy with those miles.
The B58 is a solid engine and should be fine at 70k. But it also really depends on how the car was driven and how well it was maintained
4:00 what ended up being the issue with the door sounds?
I'm still not sure. But it is common on the F30s. My Friends 340 is doing the same thing right now
Its such an obscure sound, really curious what makes it sound like that. Appreciate the info @@NWAuto
it looks like its on stilts with that ride height.. best to fix that monster truck gap haha
I know. The stock wheel gap is especially nasty on the xDrive models
looks so lame stock, those oem wheels are awful - a really nice transformation, car looks how it should now (although not a fan of the mud guard things)
I've had a bizarre window issue with mine though, windows will stop working for no reason then suddenly work again for a couple of weeks then stop again
Stock looks nice when you gap a "aggressive" looking car
@@GodKing804 this is true
Currently got the same issue with the creaking doors on my F30 340i. What did BMW replace?
They might have added some insulation or padding. I don't even know anymore. There might be some fixes on youtube or the forums
@@NWAuto The BMW dealer where I got mine has advised all 4 door window guides to be replaced, the price is eye watering lol😂
@@rjjones3220 try to fix it yourself. There might be UA-cam videos or forum posts on how to do it
Bro are you serious the wind is the turbo spooling up brotha
Nah this sounds different. Its a whining sound, not a turbo spool. My friend has the same car and his doesn't make that noise. But I don't think its anything serious
would the whining noise be pcv related maybe?
I'm not sure. I'll change it eventually since they go bad. But my guess is its caused by the trans or maybe diff
how did you get the digital dash in a 2018
It came OEM with one of the packages
Wait what model is that exactly I can’t find digital dash
I think digital dash was part of executive or technology package or something like that. I'm 100% sure. But you can retrofit it
One thing I hate about it, is the god damn steering wheel feel
Exactly. But it was their first attempt at electronic steering, so I can't blame them too much. These newer ones are improved
@@NWAuto you know any mods that would help the steering wheel feel better?
@@the_batmobile0.4 strut bar and suspension upgrades. That won't completely fix it though
@@NWAuto I've add springs already, that didn't really do anything except make it lower lol, I'll try strut bar
@@the_batmobile0.4 That might be the best move right now. What car did you own before?
That super charging wine could be a failing turbo
Really hope not. A lot of people have commented that its common on nothing to worry about
What percent tints do you have?
20 and I wish I did 15
When is the next upload 😩
Soon. But you might not like what the video is about
I’m look at 60k miles b58 for 19k rn
Bro said quiet on cold starts??? I have the EXACT setup and its a menace in cold start
Valvetronic with the flaps closed? I had AWE exhaust on my other BMW and it was way louder
What intake are you using now?
back to OEM for now
Asking because I’m about to put on my VRSF catted downpipe and was contemplating an aftermarket intake. Currently using OEM with a drop in filter.
@@WhaleBlubberer I ran a BMS intake on my old 335i and really liked it. But for some reason the BMS intake on this 340i didn't sound as good. You can buy one and see how you like it
If I do end up getting an intake then it would be an enclosed one like the Injen Evolution.
Hey man ima about trade my 14 c7 stingray for a b58 2018 24k miles asking 44k to high??
Yeah I think thats high unless its a manual. Should be able to get one for 40k. I expect the used car market to cool down a lot in the next 3-6 months. So it might be worth waiting it out a little and then buying when prices are lower
@@NWAuto wait the 340i comes in MANUAL??!!!!!!!
@@josepineda9740 Hard to find, but yeah
You've got a built-in supercharger 😂
"if you live somewhere with good weather and low taxes let me know"
Well, I am letting you know :D Bulgaria mah dude :D You just need to have some valuable skills to be able to make real money. Taxes are fine. Everything is cheaper in the stores (compared to NYC, which is the only state in the US i've been to). Car mods are not a big deal, if you don't change the structural integrity of the car. So yeah :D
I was born in Romania. So you guys are basically my neighbors
@@NWAuto Nice 😁
I don’t think the wine is from a differential. If you aren’t rolling then they aren’t spinning. Sounds like the transmission to me. If it has always done it then I wouldn’t be concerned unless it starts to get louder or sound different.
Yeah thats what I was thinking. I mentioned diff because some people in the forums said they heard whining noises that went away after their diff service
What wheels are those
Verde Axis V99
If you ever sell it I’d love to buy this
I have considered switching to the M340i. My friend bought one and I really like it
@@NWAuto there a noticeable difference? doesn't seem like there would be
Im no expert but im pretty sure the e90 has electronic steering as well, except the M
I'm not 100% sure what steering is used in the E90. But I've driven many and they feel much better than the F30
@@NWAuto e90’s use hydraulic steering, not power (electric) steering like modern BMW’s. it’s much harder to turn them but some people like it because of it’s greater feel. It a great thing to have for me since it’s my first car
I beat on mine like it owes me money.
Harmon kardon is trash that was the biggest gripe in my 335
There are some good aftermarket upgrade options
Electrical. Ground.
Wondering if $38k is too much for a 2018 driven 11k miles.
Car prices are slowly coming down. But that doesn't seem like a bad deal
Where do you find that price in on the f30?