great review. I had the g20 m340 and loved it. It is a solid car with great resale value. I wanted a full M model and made the switch before they took away the buttons. Only thing about the m340 was having full M envy the entire time. Got the M4 and no regrets. Beautiful beast
I owned the 2011 335 for almost 10 years now and I wonder if I should settle for an M3 40 or finally get a new M3 car. I remember years ago being behind an M3 before they were made with all wheel drive and I said to myself if there ever made with extra on buying one, so I think I’m gonna hold myself to it lol. The fact you can get an M3 with X is amazing at four doors truly amazing.
I have an M340. Its is good - best in class. But if you can swing the M3 (or M2), do it. Having driven it extensively, it may be one of the best cars available. Period.
Still love my 13-335IS- N54, DCT, LMB, and now a Custom MHD S2 tune, an LSD, Brembos, Konis and some .//M stuff. - Kinda doubt BMW claims 180mph for an M340 but ok..
I chose the m340i over the m3 for various reason, daily driver, way less maintenance/ avoid the M tax, and cost wise with xdrive for an m3 is 90k+. I love my M Lite
I ended up getting the M340i as the M3 is so much money for me right now. But I got plenty of power with the M340i as I came from driving a Buick Regal (grandpa car) so I’m content with this car.
@@is4life862 the seats are my favorite! My wife said she could fall asleep in them! But I can see they aren’t for everyone. Not a rough ride in my opinion. But 340 is a good choice.
S58 FTW! Mine made 771 WHP with stock turbos and port injection. Just needs a spicy tune by Paul Johnson and good DA to get there. We were pretty impressed with the results! Upgraded turbos will comfortable make 900 whp on stock motor. My friend’s Pure Turbos G80 did 930 WHP on stock motor.
Great video, love M content. I bought a '20 M5 competition three years ago. There was never any consideration for the M550. I daily drive the M5, and it's semi comfortable. U keep everything in Sport+ all the time anyway. I just wouldn't have been able to deal with seeing a real M5 in a M550, and wishing I went all in. These guys try me from time to time, i guess thinking there's not a huge performance difference...it is. There's plenty of the M5 lights around, most of the time they have the same looks on their faces 😕 Maintenance? Well, I think to keep ANY BMW running properly, and not awaiting a tow truck, it's going to have to be maintained.
That's be a tough one. I think it would depend if you wanted a bit more sport or a bit more luxury and size. I'd go M3 since its size and very sporty feel fits my taste. But if I was much older I'd probably go for the M5 to have more luxury
I owned an M340 touring for 4 years and switched to an M3 touring in April 2024. What I can say is that, yes, the m3 is much faster, but the M340 was already fast enough, even from the factory. The M340 is more comfortable, uses much less fuel and can have options that the M3 touring doesn't (sunroof, towing hook). The M3 is noisier, but the sound of the B58 is better to my ears. It's only when you switch to attack mode that the difference is clear in favor of the M3. There's also the beastly look of the M3 that speaks in its favor, even if you might prefer the classy sporty look of a m340. So why did I switch? Certainly not for rational reasons, but because I fell in love with the M3 touring.
Yeah I can see that! The M3 has the things you don't need. But you want! Thrilling performance on a whole new level. Both very good options for their price points.
It's definitely more firm than the M340. Hard to tell since this M3 has the carbon seats. But even with the normal seats you can tell the chassis is much stiffer. I don't mind it at all and would have no issues driving the M3 all day long. I had a blast with this M3 of the week and found it comfforbtale. But it will depend on your own taste and comfort levels.
M340i no longer comes with storage behind the front seats. Smh. The engine cover looks vague compared to the Pre-LCI and LCI 1. I dont know if anyone miss the shift lever from the Pre LCI. Isnt it supposed tl give you that driver enthusiastic vibes like the M3 competition?
Might depend on your proportions. You'r a good 5in taller then me and fit very well. So you'd probably want to test drive one to see. 5 series is a great choice if you want a bit more size
Would get the m340 to daily IF ONLY it came with ventilated seats... Crazy a 2025 BMW high tier 3 series doesn't come with that as an option but the m3 gets them.
That’s why you move up to the 440i for that option. Along with getting the grill if you like that look. I love the big grill. Reason I went to a m440i gran coupe drive after changing my M3 order.
I own a 22 Z4 M401i and that B58 is one HELL of a motor so there’s no question that the M340i is a fantastic do it all sedan. I also own 22 M3 comp and will never chose an “M-lite” over a true Motorsport spec if fortunate enough to have a choice. Does the M340i close the cap? Sure, maybe in a straight line or faster with a tune but a true M car is greater than the sum of its parts and I’ve had three of them so I know what I’m talking about. No shade on M340i owners but IYKYK.
I went with tesla model 3 performance since i cant afford an M3. I think its a good alternative and soundless has not bothered me at all. I think its m3 or nothing on this test though.
Several years ago I bought an Intel 6600k CPU, I then spent years justifying to myself and others why I didn't go for the 6700k. It was disingenuous, I wanted the i7. Get an actual M car.
Most of us don't need M, I've known owners & seen reviews complaining about harsh ride of its stiffer sport suspension, I could feel back-to-back difference between 1st gen. X3 riding on 1 inch larger rubber.
I drove the M3 for a week straight, no complaints with the suspension, my wife was even perfectly fine with it and enjoyed the ride. I’d daily it for sure.
@BrosFOURRSpeed Many do, I just know I don't need it, confirmed by watching Joe Achilles passenger response video, I can't even drive like that. My 170 bhp. auto. E9 cut my Ottawa-Toronto commute by half & nearly lost me my license (was MUCH younger!), these are engineered for autobahn, even if they never go near Nurburgring. Stock models sufficient for most daily drivers & 1 reason sales keep increasing (as do M) - met 1 owner who traded for 5er because his Lexus was too harsh! But I thought small grille meant old M340i, so what do Iknow?
No, transferring to X3, BMW have doubled volume this century on crossovers, as is industry trend. It's like claiming Model 3 outsells 3er, ignoring latter is full model range available globally. BMW had record 2023 on 60 years of growth, even when sales drop they have high margin BEV & M. They're spending billion$ on new factories for EV & batteries, so they're obviously not struggling.
It all comes down to what you can afford. The M3 is obviously the king. But I do think the M340i sounds better because of one less turbo. But let's be real if you can afford the M3 and all that goes into it (insurance probably double, expense maintenance and parts) you would choose the M3 100% of the time.
I went with a fully spec’d m3. Couldn’t get over the beaver teeth grill on the m3. It looks closest to the f80. Would have gotten the f80, but need xdrive cz I ski regliously
Had this debate and changed my order from an 2025 M3 comp xdrive to a M440i gran coupe xdrive. The stiffness of the full M was not what I wanted to deal with using the car as a daily. When I’m not driving my C8 I didn’t want to feel the road all the time. So the choice become a lot easier. It’s funny seeing ppl comment others get a M340i because they can’t afford a M3. It’s not like it’s 130k car.
This M3 was $110K…theres a big price difference, but depends on what the buyer wants. I daily drove this M3, and enjoyed it! It’s definitely a car that can be driven everyday.
@ what the hell options yall have on it. Mine built out was 97k. My m440i is built out at 78k. My C8 was 120k and while I love the bmw as well, I wouldn’t pay that for an M3
@@stephensumpter1110 it’s not mine…I went over everything, but it has the $13K carbon package which has the carbon ceramics, the seats..the individual paint is $3,600..I made a full detailed review on this car as well.
1:34 I see you can't do math. Let me do it for you. Lets compare highway mpgs. 22 vs 31. (31-22)/22 = (9/22)*100= 40% means you spend 40% more on gas than m340. 40% is not a little by any means.
Not even an LCI and a new colour can hide that hideous front end. I'm sure it drives bloody fantastic but 3 years on it still looks like shite. M340i to own. G80 as a track rental
January 2024, I bought a new M340i. Maybe I should've bought a one-owner low mileage M3 instead because I'm tuning the M340i anyway. I do love my M340i, though. The M3/M4 also kinda seemed douchey and excessive; the M340i is less douchey 😅. I guess the moral of the story: "There's always gonna be a faster car, so be happy with what you have." 😎
Ok, I never said anything about that. This is the model that I had to use for this video. The comp starts for way less like I went over..doesn’t have to be fully loaded..
The S58 is an amazing engine and the only BMW engine I trust completely. Even the gen 3 B58 still has problems. This will likely generate the usual responses from rabid B58 defenders....save your time
Have you ever owned a bmw with the B58? I currently own an X5 with it and my brother had 2 Supras with it, so unless you’ve owned one, not sure why you say that. It’s BMWs most reliable engine which is a fact.
@BrosFOURRSpeed search gen 3 B58 issues...not saying it's common but I still don't trust it. At least they fixed the plastic oil pump impeller, that was ridiculous
@BrosFOURRSpeed that's fine, but a true statistical analysis would require a sample population of at least 100 cars. Oil blowby/consumption has also been reported and owners think it's fine
@@BrosFOURRSpeedI just had my 2021 m340i’s engine replaced under warranty due to excessive oil consumption. Cylinder 3 likely was flooded due to a stuck injector. Compression was leaking back into the crank case
"340 does get a little better fuel economy" - 19 combined vs. 29 = 50% better and far from "little". My biggest problem with the M3 as a daily driver, just seems like such a waste of fuel when my weekend/fun Aston even gets slightly better. Also the "a lot of money for a daily unless you are using it to it's full potential" makes me laugh, driving to work and going full out every day.
I daily my 2024 G80 Comp RWD. avgs 23.7 mpg since I've had it for a little over a year and 11.5k miles. I'm sure the M340i in my hand would avg 28-29mpg. at the end of the day it's about what you enjoy.
Yeah lots of people don't truly need the performance of these and just daily drive them. But it's also a lot of un to have a car that can go fast and has character above and beyond a 4 cyl. If you can afford the M3, why not rock it
I’m brand new to the BMW platform. I just picked up a 2025 BMW M340i and it’s a fun little car to drive.
The M340i is a great choice for entry into the BMW platform!
@@BrosFOURRSpeedin Europe you have many models below m340: 318i, 320i, 330i ,330e , 318d,320d, 330d even m340d, so it is not entry model globally
@@davidzvezda for the US market where I live, we don’t have those models, so it’s the entry level for what US buyers can buy and drive here.
@ us market has also 330i as it can be seen from the official bmw usa site
@@davidzvezda yup, I did a comparison with the 340 and 330 as well..
The M3 was missing the carbon exterior package, that changes the front looks quite significantly. Got it on my G81 M3 Touring, looks lovely!
Yeah that’s the one package it didn’t have. Doesn’t change it much to be honest. But would look cool, very subtle difference.
Call me crazy but i like the aggressive look of the M3's grill
I like it too! Looks good
@@timw2083 you are crazy
@@dariusslay279 Agreed. Been looking at these for two years and it's still nasty work.
Your right aggressive but you can’t beat the originality of the M340i 😍
Crazy
great review. I had the g20 m340 and loved it. It is a solid car with great resale value. I wanted a full M model and made the switch before they took away the buttons. Only thing about the m340 was having full M envy the entire time. Got the M4 and no regrets. Beautiful beast
Thanks for sharing!
These Bros working round the clock dropping videos, very impressive and great content. 👍👍
Thanks! Yeah we've been pumping out as much as we can! Been getting a lot of cool cars to film!
I wish the 'normal 3 series /M340i' also came with that nice leather stiching on the door panels, kinda elevates the interior.
That's an option on BMW's website to pick for even the "normal" 3 series.
I owned the 2011 335 for almost 10 years now and I wonder if I should settle for an M3 40 or finally get a new M3 car. I remember years ago being behind an M3 before they were made with all wheel drive and I said to myself if there ever made with extra on buying one, so I think I’m gonna hold myself to it lol. The fact you can get an M3 with X is amazing at four doors truly amazing.
I have an M340. Its is good - best in class. But if you can swing the M3 (or M2), do it. Having driven it extensively, it may be one of the best cars available. Period.
It's definitely a fun car! Keep working towards it!
Both great options!
Still love my 13-335IS- N54, DCT, LMB, and now a Custom MHD S2 tune, an LSD, Brembos, Konis and some .//M stuff. - Kinda doubt BMW claims 180mph for an M340 but ok..
I chose the m340i over the m3 for various reason, daily driver, way less maintenance/ avoid the M tax, and cost wise with xdrive for an m3 is 90k+. I love my M Lite
Well, you chose it because u can’t afford M3. It’s simple.
@@franj_oses that’s one possibility but have you ever considered that, I don’t know, someone could afford something and still opt for something else?
How's it less maintenance, and what "M" tax??
Yeah, just depends on what works for the buyer. Both are great options.
Also maybe it's a bit less likely to be stolen?
I ended up getting the M340i as the M3 is so much money for me right now. But I got plenty of power with the M340i as I came from driving a Buick Regal (grandpa car) so I’m content with this car.
That's definitely an upgrade! But such a fun car!
M340, IMO. Good review 👍
Why!?
@BrosFOURRSpeed I don't like the seats, and the ride is too stiff for me.
@@is4life862 the seats are my favorite! My wife said she could fall asleep in them!
But I can see they aren’t for everyone. Not a rough ride in my opinion. But 340 is a good choice.
S58 FTW! Mine made 771 WHP with stock turbos and port injection. Just needs a spicy tune by Paul Johnson and good DA to get there. We were pretty impressed with the results! Upgraded turbos will comfortable make 900 whp on stock motor. My friend’s Pure Turbos G80 did 930 WHP on stock motor.
What are you doing with that 771 WHP?
Sweet! Yeah these make some great power!
@@gambler1_oz985mainly roll racing. We do 60 rolls in my area for street racing. And just doing pulls to have fun with hahaha.
@@gambler1_oz985probably the same thing he did with 523hp, speed better.
@@chrissmith-rv5robingo. My comment got deleted. I do 60 rolls and drag strip runs. It did a 9.81 quarter mile, and 5.57 60-130.
Have my M3 order due for summer, cannot wait to get in it again. Seriously the best performance sedan available for the money IMO.
Nice! One of the best cars to buy for sure! You'll have some fun!
@@BrosFOURRSpeed Thanks for the reply! Loving the uploads
Great video, love M content. I bought a '20 M5 competition three years ago. There was never any consideration for the M550. I daily drive the M5, and it's semi comfortable. U keep everything in Sport+ all the time anyway. I just wouldn't have been able to deal with seeing a real M5 in a M550, and wishing I went all in. These guys try me from time to time, i guess thinking there's not a huge performance difference...it is. There's plenty of the M5 lights around, most of the time they have the same looks on their faces 😕 Maintenance? Well, I think to keep ANY BMW running properly, and not awaiting a tow truck, it's going to have to be maintained.
Thanks for sharing!
That S58 engine
It's an amazing motor for sure!
i daily drive the m3 comp, never been to a track, but i go fast around turns, off stop lights and tunnels/overpasses.
Oh cool! Yeah that's what a lot of buyers probably do with it. Fun car to daily!
But an M340i can go very fast around turns as well 😂
@@manofsesame3024 can it pull 1.08g? b/c that's what i do routinely even on all season tires.
I will take the 340i simply bcoz the grill is traditionally & beautifully designed.
The M3 grill looks great to me, I'd take that!
Would you recommend a low specced g90 m5 or fully specced g80 m3
That's be a tough one. I think it would depend if you wanted a bit more sport or a bit more luxury and size. I'd go M3 since its size and very sporty feel fits my taste. But if I was much older I'd probably go for the M5 to have more luxury
M3 comp is the one to have, but it's definitely not on the cheap side😅 Either car will make you smile!
That's true! Both are great options!
I owned an M340 touring for 4 years and switched to an M3 touring in April 2024. What I can say is that, yes, the m3 is much faster, but the M340 was already fast enough, even from the factory. The M340 is more comfortable, uses much less fuel and can have options that the M3 touring doesn't (sunroof, towing hook). The M3 is noisier, but the sound of the B58 is better to my ears. It's only when you switch to attack mode that the difference is clear in favor of the M3. There's also the beastly look of the M3 that speaks in its favor, even if you might prefer the classy sporty look of a m340. So why did I switch? Certainly not for rational reasons, but because I fell in love with the M3 touring.
Yeah I can see that! The M3 has the things you don't need. But you want! Thrilling performance on a whole new level. Both very good options for their price points.
How stiff is the M3's suspension in comfort mode? Is the ride a lot firmer than the 340i? Would your back hurt after a long drive?
It's definitely more firm than the M340. Hard to tell since this M3 has the carbon seats. But even with the normal seats you can tell the chassis is much stiffer. I don't mind it at all and would have no issues driving the M3 all day long. I had a blast with this M3 of the week and found it comfforbtale. But it will depend on your own taste and comfort levels.
M340i no longer comes with storage behind the front seats. Smh. The engine cover looks vague compared to the Pre-LCI and LCI 1. I dont know if anyone miss the shift lever from the Pre LCI. Isnt it supposed tl give you that driver enthusiastic vibes like the M3 competition?
Most people use the paddles on the steering wheel to shift so personally I don’t think the physical shifter makes it more of an enthusiast vehicle.
Wonder if we can open a pool on youtube to let majority vote. Increased engagement!
@@Erickguitar16 not sure where that could be done! But it won’t stop people from buying the car.
M3 Comp Xdrive…. 🙌🏻
It's a fantastic car!
I sold my 2020 Dodge Challenger for a 2025 m340i xdrive. Best decision I have made!!
Sweet!
Was it a scat? I’ve seen some nice m340’s at meets and I’m curious if I should sell my 20’ 5.0 for one
@ Scat = Scatpack. I love my m340i
I am 6'4" (skinny tho lol), is a 3 series gonna feel super small and uncomfortable?
Might depend on your proportions. You'r a good 5in taller then me and fit very well. So you'd probably want to test drive one to see. 5 series is a great choice if you want a bit more size
I like the M3 better ... the older BMW 326, 327, 328, 501, 502, 503 all had similar large vertical grill as the M3 .... so it is the most original BMW
Thanks for sharing!
Used to have M340 XD, was a great car. However, if you prefer better performance, M3 best!
Both are great options!
M340 looks better
It looks good, I like the M3 better!
@@BrosFOURRSpeedcan’t go wrong with either tbh 💪
😂
M340 is great but if money ain’t a thing the m3 reigns supreme in every other way.
M3 is a beast for sure!
What color is the M3? Aventurine? Never seen it “frozen”.
Frozen Presciosa Metallic! I went over that in the full review a few days ago!
I’ll check that out. Color is 👌🏾
@@rajramkison3144 it’s a sweet color for sure!
M3 for the haves, M340i for the Have Nots.
Both are great options for the money.
Fernie for the have no idea or licence.
Would get the m340 to daily IF ONLY it came with ventilated seats... Crazy a 2025 BMW high tier 3 series doesn't come with that as an option but the m3 gets them.
Yeah you';d think that would be optional on any of their cars! Part of the reason to buy a premium brand would be to get all the luxury features.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed yeah they could charge me a monthly subscription FFS. My accord touring has them and in florida its a necessity
I'd like them too even in NC. Wish it was more common. I'd take vented seats over heated seats any day
That’s why you move up to the 440i for that option. Along with getting the grill if you like that look. I love the big grill. Reason I went to a m440i gran coupe drive after changing my M3 order.
if you get the leather seats you can add ventilated for 500
M3 base red manual for me 🥰🥰
Yeah that'd be a cool way to go!
M3 any day - it's beautiful. I'd go for the touring, which we have in the UK.
M3 is a great choice! I know we are getting the M5 Touring. Would be sweet to get the M3 as well here
If i had the choice between M3 Touring and M5 Touring.... I would go with the M3. I don't need a car that large
I own a 22 Z4 M401i and that B58 is one HELL of a motor so there’s no question that the M340i is a fantastic do it all sedan.
I also own 22 M3 comp and will never chose an “M-lite” over a true Motorsport spec if fortunate enough to have a choice.
Does the M340i close the cap? Sure, maybe in a straight line or faster with a tune but a true M car is greater than the sum of its parts and I’ve had three of them so I know what I’m talking about.
No shade on M340i owners but IYKYK.
Yeah the M340 offers so much for the money! If you can swing it and you like performance, the M3 is the way to go! You pay for it, but well worth it!
I went with tesla model 3 performance since i cant afford an M3. I think its a good alternative and soundless has not bothered me at all. I think its m3 or nothing on this test though.
I would have gone with the M340 over the Tesla, but glad you enjoy it!
both excellent vehicles to buy as CPO
This is the answer
True, they hold value even on the used market!
G80 all day. I want a full M car, not a base model with an M badge on the back.
Base model is a 4cyl
Yeah the M3 is a beast! M340 isn't a base model tho, the b58 is a solid engine. Both well worth their price point
Those cars are the size of the old 5 series. Not small
Still small though for their series. Every vehicle is larger than the older models.
Several years ago I bought an Intel 6600k CPU, I then spent years justifying to myself and others why I didn't go for the 6700k. It was disingenuous, I wanted the i7. Get an actual M car.
What's an "intel 6600K"? This is computer software? What's that have to do with a car purchase?
In conclusion, if you go to the mountains occasionally, get the M3 and if you go to the mountains regularly; get the M3.
haha yeah the M3 is a beast! I'd take one as my daily all day long
180 m340i wow
That's what I found from a lot of sources.
Most of us don't need M, I've known owners & seen reviews complaining about harsh ride of its stiffer sport suspension, I could feel back-to-back difference between 1st gen. X3 riding on 1 inch larger rubber.
I drove the M3 for a week straight, no complaints with the suspension, my wife was even perfectly fine with it and enjoyed the ride. I’d daily it for sure.
@BrosFOURRSpeed Many do, I just know I don't need it, confirmed by watching Joe Achilles passenger response video, I can't even drive like that. My 170 bhp. auto. E9 cut my Ottawa-Toronto commute by half & nearly lost me my license (was MUCH younger!), these are engineered for autobahn, even if they never go near Nurburgring. Stock models sufficient for most daily drivers & 1 reason sales keep increasing (as do M) - met 1 owner who traded for 5er because his Lexus was too harsh! But I thought small grille meant old M340i, so what do Iknow?
@@unowen-nh9ov buy what you’ll enjoy, everyone has a preference.
@@unowen-nh9ov 3 series sales are dropping for several years now
No, transferring to X3, BMW have doubled volume this century on crossovers, as is industry trend. It's like claiming Model 3 outsells 3er, ignoring latter is full model range available globally. BMW had record 2023 on 60 years of growth, even when sales drop they have high margin BEV & M. They're spending billion$ on new factories for EV & batteries, so they're obviously not struggling.
It all comes down to what you can afford. The M3 is obviously the king. But I do think the M340i sounds better because of one less turbo. But let's be real if you can afford the M3 and all that goes into it (insurance probably double, expense maintenance and parts) you would choose the M3 100% of the time.
Just depends on what the buyer will enjoy! Both great options!
I went with a fully spec’d m3. Couldn’t get over the beaver teeth grill on the m3. It looks closest to the f80. Would have gotten the f80, but need xdrive cz I ski regliously
Where’s your brother? I haven’t seen him for a while
He’s been in tons of videos as well. He had a comparison go up same day..
@@BrosFOURRSpeed oh I guess I was only paying attention to these M car videos. Btw nice review as always !
lol thanks! Yeah he doesn't get to the BMW dealers as ofter. But he's been doing a ton with his new Type-R recently
I hate the seats in the M3. I'm afraid someone sitting in the back is going to tickle me through the holes in the seat and make me crash.
haha yeah that could happen!
My pick 340i much better looking
It’s nice, I like the N3 design more!
I don't have to watch it to see which one reigns supreme. Not a good comparison.
It's cool to see how the M3 stacks up to its little brother and to se if it's worth spending the money for the M3 to get all the benefits.
I have an M340 but there is no comparison....The M3 Competition is a LOT more car.
Oh yeah the M3 is well worth the increase in price!
I’ll tell you which one reigns: the one with 200hp more….any other questions, like “which one is better, a Ferrari F12 TDF or a Golf TDI?” 😂😂😂
Yeah the M3 is better. But also at their price points, they each offer a really good experience!
Had this debate and changed my order from an 2025 M3 comp xdrive to a M440i gran coupe xdrive.
The stiffness of the full M was not what I wanted to deal with using the car as a daily. When I’m not driving my C8 I didn’t want to feel the road all the time. So the choice become a lot easier. It’s funny seeing ppl comment others get a M340i because they can’t afford a M3. It’s not like it’s 130k car.
This M3 was $110K…theres a big price difference, but depends on what the buyer wants.
I daily drove this M3, and enjoyed it! It’s definitely a car that can be driven everyday.
@ what the hell options yall have on it. Mine built out was 97k. My m440i is built out at 78k.
My C8 was 120k and while I love the bmw as well, I wouldn’t pay that for an M3
@@stephensumpter1110 it’s not mine…I went over everything, but it has the $13K carbon package which has the carbon ceramics, the seats..the individual paint is $3,600..I made a full detailed review on this car as well.
@ ohhh ok. Makes sense.
I want my gear lever and physical climate control buttons!!!!
Yeah I do miss the physical climate buttons
1:34 I see you can't do math. Let me do it for you. Lets compare highway mpgs. 22 vs 31. (31-22)/22 = (9/22)*100= 40% means you spend 40% more on gas than m340. 40% is not a little by any means.
Those are just numbers on paper, real world will vary..
Not even an LCI and a new colour can hide that hideous front end. I'm sure it drives bloody fantastic but 3 years on it still looks like shite. M340i to own. G80 as a track rental
Not everyone has grown to like the new M cars. Honestly I love it! So aggressive and unique.
The front end of the new series of BWM M cars looks like an after-market Alibaba purchase.
Not sure what that means.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed Some aspects of the front look like they were designed by someone other than BMW.
I love both cars! Thanks for posting.
M340i = for people who couldnt afford m3 😊
M3 = for people who couldnt afford M5 or 911 😊
I wouldn't agree with that.
January 2024, I bought a new M340i. Maybe I should've bought a one-owner low mileage M3 instead because I'm tuning the M340i anyway. I do love my M340i, though. The M3/M4 also kinda seemed douchey and excessive; the M340i is less douchey 😅.
I guess the moral of the story: "There's always gonna be a faster car, so be happy with what you have." 😎
I wouldn't agree with what you said about the M3/4, but enjoy what you have.
Cmon man...get real...people that choose an M340i simply cant afford a fully loaded M3 Comp xdrive...
Ok, I never said anything about that. This is the model that I had to use for this video. The comp starts for way less like I went over..doesn’t have to be fully loaded..
The S58 is an amazing engine and the only BMW engine I trust completely. Even the gen 3 B58 still has problems. This will likely generate the usual responses from rabid B58 defenders....save your time
Have you ever owned a bmw with the B58? I currently own an X5 with it and my brother had 2 Supras with it, so unless you’ve owned one, not sure why you say that. It’s BMWs most reliable engine which is a fact.
@BrosFOURRSpeed search gen 3 B58 issues...not saying it's common but I still don't trust it. At least they fixed the plastic oil pump impeller, that was ridiculous
Between our three B58's, zero issues between them all. tons of supra owners modding the engine and not having a single problem.
@BrosFOURRSpeed that's fine, but a true statistical analysis would require a sample population of at least 100 cars. Oil blowby/consumption has also been reported and owners think it's fine
@@BrosFOURRSpeedI just had my 2021 m340i’s engine replaced under warranty due to excessive oil consumption. Cylinder 3 likely was flooded due to a stuck injector. Compression was leaking back into the crank case
M3 is M3 for a reason… it’s not the inferior 340….
What makes the 340 “inferior”? It’s a great sedan as well.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed it def is but apples and oranges
@@maverickngoose95 sure, I never said they were the same car, but a lot of people are curious about them both.
"340 does get a little better fuel economy" - 19 combined vs. 29 = 50% better and far from "little". My biggest problem with the M3 as a daily driver, just seems like such a waste of fuel when my weekend/fun Aston even gets slightly better. Also the "a lot of money for a daily unless you are using it to it's full potential" makes me laugh, driving to work and going full out every day.
Buy the one you’ll enjoy.
I daily my 2024 G80 Comp RWD. avgs 23.7 mpg since I've had it for a little over a year and 11.5k miles. I'm sure the M340i in my hand would avg 28-29mpg. at the end of the day it's about what you enjoy.
@ people seem surprised a performance sedan can be a daily. Some people don’t care about mpg like myself, rather have the performance!
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After 26 long years
thanks!
Our channel hasn't been around that long, unless that's how old you are.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed it’s how old I am, but jokes aside great review. Hope y’all keep growing!
lol thanks!
Picks a daily while literally describing a weekend track toy 😀🤦🏼♂️
M as a daily - poor people trying too hard 😅
What?
@ don’t worry about it, you are already confused enough
You bought the M car as your daily? Easy car to daily drive. Not sure why people think the real M car can't be a fine daily
The m340 is not for poor people what are u on? 😂
@@denisc.1282 sounds like you are, have a nice day..
90% of you guys can’t drive anyway. You guys should just stay on your driving levels and get a 330i 😂
Yeah lots of people don't truly need the performance of these and just daily drive them. But it's also a lot of un to have a car that can go fast and has character above and beyond a 4 cyl. If you can afford the M3, why not rock it
@ I know. I was just being funny. I have the M340i. My next will be an M.
The blue bmw looks like a Toyota.
The other bmw designer should be fired
What a ugly design.
Looks are subjective, it’s not stopping sales, I’d buy one.