Everything I love (and don't) about my 2020 BMW M340i | 2 Month Ownership thoughts
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Here are my thoughts after 2 months with the M340i, and a few clips from my morning run. Enjoy!
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Black Bumper Trim: ind-distributi...
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Dinan Cold Air Intake: www.dinancars....
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Carbon Fiber Mirrors: ind-distributi...
Xpel XR Black Ceramic Window Tint
Feynlab 3-year Ceramic Coating
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Gopro Hero11 Black (with head mount)
Iphone 13 Pro Max
My Car:
2020 BMW M340i xdrive
1 Previous Owner
Currently ~12k miles
382 HP
369 LB-FT Torque
22 City / 30 Highway MPG
Alpine White (exterior)
Black Leather w/blue stitching (interior)
I plan on getting the m340i when I finish college and get my first job. I’ve been looking at the 2020 model and that’s the year i’m hoping to get when I plan on buying, its benefits for me overpower the LCI version. I’m really excited bc i’ve been in love with this car for a while, it’s the perfect median. Thanks for you video!
That will be awesome! And I definitely agree, the pre-LCI seems like the better option but either way you’ll love the car.
Good luck with finishing up school, and thank you for watching
@@LaFlem thanks!
I’m 16 right now and I think this pre LCi might be the last best m340i because LCi is just straight up cheap. They completely messed up the gauge cluster redesign and I’m really just not a fan of the new look. My car future is looking grim
@@Boahman facts, I think it's the little things in the LCI m340i add up and cause me to hate it tbh. For example, the mild hybrid, they got rid of the gear shifter, the big screen for no reason, less physical buttons. The list goes on and on lmao. I'm trying to catch the pre-LCI before our life changes with cars, might as well experience most of it now.
@@itzjustmo2715 I agree. Tesla interiors are NOT the future of a driver's car.
I appreciate the candid discussion on your experience with this car. My wife has a Lexus ES 350 and while the color of it is absolutely stunning (Matador Red), the ride quality is comfortable, and the tech is decent, the car just lacks.......excitement. She test drove a 2023 m340 and instantly loved it. Looks like we'll be trading at some point this year!
That is awesome! I felt the same exact thing when I test drove my car, a quick 5 minute drive is all I needed to fall in love. Thank you for watching
Full size human can fit in the trunk, my man answering the real questions. Haha
That’s what I’m here for, lmao
"Easily"
I have pretty much an identical M340i to yours, except mine's a 2021. I agree with you, I've found nothing to complain about after 1.5 months of ownership. I'm in love.
I’m coming from a 350z and this car might just be my next for 2023 and I’m excited
I love the 350z’s, I hope to have one as a project car / car to learn how to drift with one day. You should definitely pick up an m340 when ready, they are amazing cars
Awesome video! I just ordered the 2023 M340i and this gets me super pumped! Thanks for the great and honest content!
That is awesome, congratulations! You’ll love the car
Some down pipes and a E50 tune and I’ll be perfect aka Freshkicks setup
Im currently a college student, and I really want to buy one of these in the future. Thanks for the review and look forward to your future videos!!!
You will get there! Just work hard and manifest your goals and they will happen, I’m a huge believer in manifestation
Completely agree, the only thing I don’t like on mine is that I don’t have the Harman Kardon sound system but that’s on me, the rattle on my m340i was the passenger seatbelt that hit the pilar when is not in use, maybe is the same on yours.
I just bought a m340i 2020 with 32k miles, I love it!!
Congratulations! You’ll love it more and more the longer you have it, I know I have
Thank you for watching and commenting
I’m thinking of trading in my 2021 Mustang GT for a 2020 M340i! Found one for $42K with 20K miles.
That would be awesome! Definitely will be a different but cool experience going from a GT to the m340. $42k with only 20k miles sounds like a steal too (assuming the car is in good condition and has everything you want)
I agree with you man. I like this infotainment screen setup better than the newer long running across the dashboard setup. It just looks out of place a almost forgotten thought like oh yeah we forgot, ok here's a space let's put it here type of thing.
Your dinan intake has the built in strut brace cut out, that’s a mod you should add for sure. I think you can get the dinan branded brace.
I´m decided to get this car, definitely pre LCI, thanks for your honest opinion. Great location for running btw.
That’s awesome, you are going to love it!
And definitely one of my favorite runnings spots it always feels good to be by the ocean
Cooled seats absolutely make a huge difference down here in the south east. I had them on my scatpack and now that that car is gone, I really miss them.
Also, IMO the biggest gripe with the m340i is A) not getting the custom colors here in the USA. Only cars built in Germany get that option and B) having to pay $1700 for lane keep assist cruise control and $700 for a parking sensors is absolutely criminal and those kinds of things come standard on a Golf GTI costing half as much as one of these.
Also, $2500 for the m-performance exhaust is hilarious.
Yet... despite all this, DESPITE ALL THIS... I paid for all of that :|
I do miss the cooled seats even with ceramic tinted windows the seats still
Get warm and sweaty, and the prices for the options are crazy but nice to have!
One of the best sedans on the market now. Too fast for 90% of drivers.Perfectly balanced.
Its just soo expensive
@@jldp24 For what you get, its really not. Can pick up a clean 2020 model with maybe 20-30k miles for 45-50k a good deal for its performance.
@@granthill5132how’s reliability??
@@grandmastagrimm8773 Good, people that say otherwise are stuck from the early 2000's BMW reliability standards.
@@granthill5132I heard people say the reliability of the engine is good but some plastic parts can be expensive to replace once they break
The m340 is a great car
Yes it is, the best car I have every been in!
great running track you;ve got there! nice video. :)
Thank you, and one of my favorite places to run, always nice to get out and exercise by the ocean
Solid review, great vid
Thank you!
Thanks for the honest review keep it up good work
Thank you, and thank you for watching. I appreciate it
Beautiful car , great video .😎
Thank you for watching!
I thought I was the only one that didn’t like that new screen in the 2023’s or that bumper design
Great video❤ I am about to get one soon, but I’ve heard that you mentioned about the interior rattles, could you be a little bit more specific on which parts are making the rattles? I hate rattles so it’s good to know before I actually buy one. Thanks bro
That would be awesome if you pick one up! The rattle is extremely minor, let’s just say “normal” people who ride in or drive my car cannot hear or notice it, including when I took it to the dealer.
Only things I don't like about this car is that the US doesn't get the wagon and maintenance costs compared to the Japanese competitors. I'm considering a cpo m340i if the right one comes along
A wagon would be amazing, I’ve always wanted to own one. And that would be sweet if you pick one up, good luck!
OG member respect! Nice car
I love OG, one of my favorite UA-camrs/businessmen. Thank you
I have a 2020 BMW M340xi and I ❤❤❤❤❤❤it!😊
Great video brother! I have been eying this car for awhile. If you don't mind me asking , how much did it cost you?
Thank you! Back when I bought it I believe it was $56k
It’s a great car .Good taste
Couldn’t agree more
Still deciding between 23 LCI m340i or the C43 but MB is out of their mind asking for over 900-1000+ a month for a 65k benz craaazy, plus that paid maintenance unlike BMW.
Lease or purchase?
@@LaFlem That was finance, leasing a C300 with AMG not a C43 is taxes up front and about 800 a month. You gotta be crazy imo to be paying that much for a regular c300.
@@TheGamerShowsYou yeah that is an insane monthly payment, I agree
Tough choice between this and a Q50 RS for $8k less both used. I know the m340i is an overall better car but the Q50 just has a better looking exterior to me. The m340i looks like all other Bmw's, which is nice but doesn't stand out too much.
Both cars would be great options….I’m biased towards the m340, but have never driven a Q50 RS. Just have to test drive them and see what suits you best
I’ve had both (Q60RS)…the premium price tag for the M340i is well worth it. It’s better than the Infiniti in just about everything
Pre facelift or facelift? RWD or XDrive? Which combination do you think is best?
You answered pre lci. But what about x drive vs rwd?
I'm actually picking up the same exact vehicle and color, that's crazy lol! It was between this or a Mercedes AMG C43 in blue. I went with this because of the Supra motor! Great vlog!
That is awesome, congratulations! I also looked at the c43 but it wasn’t “doing it” for me. You will love the m340!
Actually the Supra motor is because of this!
It’s a BMW B58 engine Toyota is using in their cars not the other way round lol.
@@johnguidetti5839 Technically regardless how it's worded, its the same motor LOL
Thinking about trading in my 2023 is350 for this one
Im a nerd, so ill keep the car stock... i need it reliable. Im a daily driver !! Im between this and the is350 !
The is350 is also a beautiful car, I love seeing them on the road. Some of my favorite taillights out of any sedan too
Im coming from a brz I have 3 options this car a 2ss or 5.0
You can’t go wrong with any of those! You definitely should test drive the m340i, you may fall in love with it just like I did
Full size human fits in the trunk 😂💀 SOLD!
That bmw inline 6 pills like a freight train
Yes it does it is amazing
How much did this card run you bro? And congrats btw it’s amazing I want one
I think when I bought it it was $56k, have to remember I’m in MA, car has most available options and that was during crazy used car prices
And thank you for watching! I appreciate it
@@LaFlem man they still running for that price even now brotha great deal I paid mine 50 loaded with 20k miles
I am planing on getting the 2024 model in 2 days how’s the maintenance it being a BMW that’s the main thing I am worried about
I haven’t had to do any maintenance out of pocket about a month ago I had this strange creaking noise whenever I turned the wheel at very slow speeds, took it into the dealer they determined that I needed a new control arm and both tie rods. It cost be $0 because of warranty and it was fixed within a day
I don’t want to know what it would have costed outside of the warranty, and I will say i was surprised that happened because my car only has 17k miles on it
I still think Audi has a better interior. BMW is too Styrofoam happy. That said, the motors are worlds apart with the turbo lag you have to endure on the Audi S4 I test drove.
How is it now after 1 year
Get this car folks!!!! I love everything about mine! Everyone wants to race me and I typically win lol
NICE CAR,
Is this good for a daily and did you have any problems with it?
Yes it is an amazing daily, you should check out my first video I go into a bit more detail about the car. A quick summary though, it gets really good gas mileage (when not driving crazy), when you do want to have fun it’s fast well balanced and a joy to drive. It has good trunk space, rides smooth and really no complaints. To me it is the perfect daily.
I have had 0 problems with the car other than an annoying rattle on the interior. Overall it is extremely well built, trustworthy, reliable, and the funnest car I have ever experienced
Lynch Park Beverly
Hey! Odd question, do the side mirrors fold in when locked?
Yes! And I have the settings configured so when I walk away the car locks and the mirrors fold automatically (any time the car locks)
There is also a button on the drivers side door next to where you adjust the mirrors to fold in the mirrors while inside the car or driving, if you need to get into a tight garage or parking spot
@@LaFlem oooo that’s so convenient! Thank you for all the info, looking to buy one next week!
@@laurenbauerschmidt871 that is awesome! Congratulations, you’ll enjoy it very much
goal
Do you have the MPE?
I do not, exhaust is bone stock
Are you running the stock DP?
Yes stock DP and exhaust for now. Probably will be a little bit before I cave on an exhaust, looking at the Dinan or Valvetronic. A catless dp would be sweet too
@@LaFlem I'd go with a high flow catted DP and AWE resonated exhaust but to each their own. Nice G20, dude!
@@eugeneward3199 thank you! And I honestly know nothing about down pipes, is there a benefit to one or the other?
@@LaFlem The better flow of the downpipe, the more efficient the turbo operates. Gases are more effectively cleared from the turbine. I'd go with the high flow instead of the catless just to reduce the odor. If you choose not to upgrade the DP and still want an upgraded exhaust, I would check out the AWE non-resonated exhaust. It looks and sounds amazing.
@@eugeneward3199 thank you for all of that info, I will definitely check it out
Tissue?
Surprised that even allow BMW's in Mass... That state is seriously fucked up. Over regulated...
Thanks for this, I don’t like the new ones either. For all the reasons you stated. 🫡🤙🏽