Just upgraded from a F30 328i to the M340 and I thought I was gonna trade off some fuel economy but even when I drive like a lunatic I’m still doing ok. Great car! Great review!
I have a tesla and i do miss hearing the engine rev in a sports car but the tesla ride is so much smoother. Instant acceleration in Tesla makes any ICE engine feel outdated. This guy is also wrong, an EV would destroy this thing in a race. Wouldn’t even be close. That being said I might consider a bmw m series for the following reason: Engine sounds amazing, and shifting through gears is a more engaging driving experience.
@@MrSyracuse542I'm thinking he may have been talking not about a drag race but an actual track with twists and turns. That's where I'd see this car giving an EV a real battle. Also, it entirely depends on which EV we're talking about, obviously there's a massive difference between a model S Plaid and some Toyota or Honda econo-style EV. He didn't specify so it's hard to know which EV he's talking about so it's possible he was correct.
The B58 has pretty much the notorious Diesel like design making it absolutely a tank of an engine because every certain part is pretty much forged just like in the Diesel ones. It makes the engine heavier than the previous petrol models but if it reduces the headaches by gens then its a price to be paid.
Tons of plastic parts (plastic oil pump impeller? Really?) and history of oil consumption most BMW huggers choose to dismiss. Could be the most endlessly overhyped engine in recent memory. Built like a tank lol...wrong! ZL1 will smoke it
@@fzr1000981 Really ZL1 ? a fricking American redneck cheapo engine ? Against a Diesel design forged BMW Engine ? In your dreams maybe. What oil consumption ? I am dailying a BMW that has by now ridden 130k miles there is not a single drop of consumption.
Damn dude, you've done such a thorough overview of this car's key attributes. You've advertised it and its features better than the bmw had done themselves. BMW's marketing team should cut you a check.
These reviews just keep getting better and better. I love the incorporation of the exhaust sounds throughout the video. Car looks really good on the roads and cannot complain about that fuel economy. Seems like a great car overall.
Just bought a 21 a week ago. Im absolutely loving it. Thanks for the great video. I watched it a few weeks ago before I bought it and you helped me make my decision a lot easier.
Got mine few days ago. RWD, fully loaded in portomau blue. Incredible machine. So refined for ICE. Coming from f30 335 its night and day difference. Chassis is so much better.Add practicality and brilliant power delivery and you have a car that is hard to resist.
This is the best M340i review I've watched! Very informative, learned a bunch of stuff I didnot now. Always fun to ride along in the car with the reviewer, and hear those revs now and then :)
What a great review. You explaining and driving the car really gives us the viewers a good idea of what this car is about. I will keep an eye out for this car in 3-5 years when I buy used. Been hearing nothing but great news about the b58.
This was a really well planned and executed review. Your voice is calming, and your points informative. I'm sold on getting a Supra soon, but for the briefest moment, you just about changed my mind lol.
Thank u I really appreciate it, means a lot to me. Supra was the car I was debating between with the M340, basically a two door or four door B58, don’t think u can go wrong with either or haha. I hope u enjoy yours!
You always happen to review my favorite cars! Well done! I was at a BMW event where I drove 7 new cars back to back. Nobody wanted the M340i cuz it felt like the most "boring" choice. Of course, the X4M Comp and M8 were all booked for hours. After test driving everything, I was most blown away by the M340i! I legit thought I was in an M3 when I thought it was just gonna be a regular 3 series with some performance additive. I thought to myself that if I were to ever buy a BMW, I would buy this M340i. Needless to say, and you put it wonderfully at the end, this car made me fall in love with BMW again.
Glad to hear that, M340 highly underrated when it first came out. It really makes u question whether u should drop an extra $30-40k on an M3 or just save the money and get the M340. Thanks for watching and your continuous support!
Absolutely beautiful spec! I have a 22’ same color combo/spec but yours is fully loaded and u got x drive!! Also assuming u got a 2020 because the exhaust sounds a lot better than it does on mines. Have had mines for a year and half and after 17k miles I have 0 regrets and have not had a single issue. It truly is the ultimate driving machine and reliability has been perfect.
Having the BMW card is a W, has helped me a lot while going to the beach for example. No need to bring they key and you can even take a swim with the card
Great video! Im about 1 year into owning my 2020 m340ix, its been a wonderful experience. Im jealous of your paint color, looks so clean. Black wasnt specifically what i was looking for, but when i saw a 2020 x with adaptive and rear heated seats i jumped!
Thank u! Black is a sick color but just hard to maintain, when it looks clean it’s awesome. Yeah adaptive cruise package is rare to come by. Hope you enjoy the car!
@Sleepy Garage definitely, although I've also been considering a s55 powered car like the F82 M4. It's in the same budget so it's a big contender as well
This is a great review, well done sir. I’m an Audi driver, but I’ve said this is the one BMW that can make me give up my ways. The S4 has a couple of convenience features that the M340i doesn’t offer, but driving dynamics wise, it’s a no brainer.
@@neilpeters1871 sorry I didn’t see this sooner. I live in the desert, so I care about ventilated front seats, if they’re an option. They’re available in the Prestige trim on the S4 (possibly Premium Plus) in the warm weather package. The cold weather package comes with heated rear seats. None of these are an option with the M340i. There was another feature that stood out that I don’t recall.
@@jamespforpresident my 2020 m340ix has rear heated seats, not sure if it stopped being an option, the OP's car also has them, you can see the buttons for them at 15:34 in the video. I do wish I could get ventilated seats though. I test drove an s5, and just couldn't get over how nose heavy it felt, the driving feel of the m340 had me completely sold.
Thanks for watching, Ah sick you got the new LCI, love the new dashboard look! Yeah that’ll sound great! I’m thinking bout a Dinan intake too? Are u tuning it?
@@Sleepygarage New dashboard is sick! I won't be tuning anytime soon unless a dme unlock becomes available over here. Thinking about shipping it out gives me anxiety lol.
Incredible review, thank you so much... I am totally sold. Infact with this i then have a problem deciding between it and the M550i. I am much older now and so do not need too much power, hence no pure M cars for me. But i am so glad BMW puts out these models that make it worth having it. I could never drive anything less than a 6cyl car except in Audis. Years ago i had an A4 1.8T Quattro and that thing was so peppy that sometimes i would drive it and even come out shaking with adrenaline. Imagine what this M340 has!!! Thanks again.
Thank u, I’m glad you liked the video and car! You cannot go wrong with either the M550i is such a great car for the money, that V8 is incredible. Either car you pick I’m sure you’ll be happy with! Haha yeah those little Audis are pretty fun too but nothing compared to these inline-6 BMWs for sure!
Thank you! Glad you got the drive recorder. Theres a new update to the store now, you can purchase a feature that notifies for red light and speed cameras coming up on your HUD.
i have 2022 330i M Sport with 258 HP. It's completely blacked out and fully spec'd. Even that put a smile on my face everytime. This will be next level.
Love your car man! I have a G20 330i tuned! Remapped, and I'm absolutely loving this thing. I don't think I could ever go back to the JDM cars that I've long driven for...Ever.
Currently drive (and love) my Alfa Romeo Giulia, but recently test drove a fully loaded BMW M3 Competition with X-Drive and fell in love with it. Didn’t pull the trigger on it because car prices are way overkill right now due to the market and like I said, I love my Alfa. I’ve had BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in the past and have been thinking of going back to MB with an AMG until I drove that M3, this video and your thoughts got me considering an M340i, however, my biggest thing I dislike about it is that they for some reason didn’t use a flat bottom sport steering wheel in both the M340i and the M3, which blows my mind and yes, classic BMW it has a pretty lackluster interior for me, but great features. Thanks for sharing!
Great review as always. Sound and Video quality is top notch. BMW doesn't lie, they under rate their Numbers. But your review was very detailed. Can't wait to see more contents.
Haha BMW lying about numbers in a good way, they’re just humble about everything. Thanks for watching and your continuous support! Definitely more to come!
Fantastic review! I purchased my first BMW 2 months ago, a 2022 M340i. I literally couldn't be happier! I echo everything you mentioned in this review. It truly is the ultimate driving machine! Just got the M-Performance Exhaust installed yesterday too. I do wish I was able to tune the car though, I'm hoping they open that up for the newer models in the future.
People are sending their ECU's to get unlocked so they can tune it but I think in a few years tuners will have it figured out to where you don't have to do it that way
I have had that car for 3 years now, i can say to prospective buyers that: 1/ i have tried to replace it just for a change, and couldn't find a package that was more appealing as a daily (even at a much higher price tag). I've had an M3 for a week, it's just too much for open roads and doesn't add much more feel at legal speeds. I also have a 911 GTS and I can say i don't feel like i'm downgrading much when taking the M340i with the family. It's that good. 2/ adaptative suspension is nice but comfort VS sport isn't that much of a difference. very hard to tell unless the road is really bad 3/ i get 9.4L /100 driving mostly mountain roads, with a heavy foot. 4/ i find that the "weakest" part is steering: it's precice but you get little feel. 5/ xdrive beamers have the turning radius of the titanic. you get used to it. 6/ nothing has broken down, nothing vibrates, it could pass for new even today. Overal: still probably the best do it all package available today, of any brand. I'd only consider a M550i as a replacement. try to get one like this with the real buttons and not that dumb screen.
Ive been really considering selling my 2017 Mustang GT for one of these. I feel like this is a much better daily but I can stay in the same power range
I have 2024 Mustang GT and while I love it the M340i is pretty on par with Mustang as far as speed. For the price you can’t beat the Mustang but for daily driving family car I would choose the BMW.
I test drove an M340i and loved the power train, but didn't love the steering. I'm coming from an E91 328xi wagon, so the bar is high. In the end I leased a '23 Giulia Estrema. It's obviously down on power compared to the M340i, but it handles better and the steering is just incredible. Unlike any car out there outside of Porsche or a super car. It's also gorgeous. I'm planning on adding a piggyback tune which should close the performance gap a bit. If you're looking at BMWs, you owe it to yourself to check out the Giulia. Great value, and options are much cheaper. Plus its very unique and special.
@@youngcinna6141 it does not blow the doors off a Giulia. The Giulia is a much better car to drive, my ‘23 with carbon trim has a fantastic interior. The only thing the M340i has on the Giulia is the engine. That’s it. If you’re priority is straight line acceleration and the sound of the engine than the M340i is the car for you. And that’s totally cool.
This is my dream daily driver car 😁. I don't care much for the new refreshed one (looks too tame and having one long screen is a no go for me). This one has that aggressive front end and the interior layout is much better imo.
I’ve been eyeing the TLX since 2020, but I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Recently, I’ve had a feeling that I may want to explore what else is out there, and this video has completely sold me on BMW. You might be about to get a TLX at a better price, but for what you get, the BMW is worth the money now.
Nah subscriptions are good and you know it. Anyone who complains about it is poor and are the benefactors of subscriptions making low spec models cheaper.
I ended up buying a TLX Type S - it was that brand new or a used m340i. Part of me thinks I should of waited and got an m340i (in a spec I like with the premium excellence package) but I’m enjoying the Type S a lot as well. It’s just not as fast out the box 😅
TLX TYPE S is sexy af tho, and the interior is nice too! I would question it as well for a New Type S vs Used M340... either way u couldn't have gone wrong, still more than fast enough for 99% of driving lol
@@Sleepygarage thats exactly how I saw it. I am coming from a redsport q60 and part of my complaint was that it’s lacking in driving dynamics and even though it was fast, it wasn’t as fun. The Type S in the past week or so of ownership has felt more confidence inspiring and more fun to drive. Besides performance I feel like the Type S outshines the m340i in a few departments (Sound system, comfort, interior design, value etc). But either way you can’t go wrong.
lovely video.. i liked your planned segments, going straight into driving and handling, then the exteriors/interiors which most other video and channels dont and instead the reverse. keep it up
damn that is really efficient compare it to my sonata n line 2.5 turbo fwd does the same fuel economy as that but you have AWD and way more power ..... Great Review!
Love this video! I got the 23 330I but I’m definitely going to look into the 340, i love my smooth ride but i also love a more faster vehicle! So we’ll see what’s in store in terms of my next vehicle, great review!
Great video man! Your presentation style and knowledge of the car is good and the videography is on point .I’m really looking at getting a M240 xdrive myself .Id love a M340 but it’s just out of my budget .But as long as I have a b58 I’m happy .So the Supra is on the maybe list as well .
awesome video! very well done. Since you have first-hand experience, can you expand on the regular m sport suspension? i'm about to get a '23 M340i but overlooked the adaptive suspension. haven't signed for the car yet so could consider try getting a different vehicle. is it livable as a daily driver? obviously not expecting an m340i to be plush, but just want to make sure it's not painful to drive. I typically drive on highways
It is a great daily driver, it's not overbearing in stiffness or any other way. Seats are nice and comfy too, during my commute I just turn on adaptive cruise with lane keep and relax, its quiet and comfy.
I have 2020 Version of this car in individual paint mineral white metallic and I love it, reminds me of my 07 335i coupe that I use to own , and the b58 by far is my favorite and final sports car I’d be getting and I’ve owned many different cars, trucks, rubicon,accord 2.0t ,, all have been sold, traded and replaced with the gen 2 b58 , my daily for now and fixing a fa5 civic si currently that I will use as my daily and only weekend the b58
Great review! Im in the market for a used m340i, Ive been primarily looking at the 2020 models are 2021+ became mild hybrids. There are reviews online that show a massive difference in exhaust sound in non mild hybrid vs mild hybrid. Do you know anything about this? Would you recommend either or?
Yeah the burbles u hear in this vid is because its a 2020, the 2021+ (mild-hybrid) got rid of 95% of the burbles. If you want burbles get the 2020, almost no difference in terms of anything else except slightly better gas mileage in 2021-22
Hey nice vid. Just wanted to add wrt chassis tuning, the Alfa Giulia is phenomenal too and did hold (or still does hold?) a record on the NR. I’ve owned a Giulia and it’s a wonderful drive. I also always described turning feeling like a pivot from the center of the car. I’ve just recently however purchased a M140i second hand with the B58, and it’s an absolute beast. Very similar emotions to driving the Alfa, but with what feels like limitless power. Unbelievable. The M340i is definitely in my future.
@@Sleepygarage I actually went with 4 cylinder Giulia over the M340i. Crazy, I know, and I do wish Alfa had an in between engine like the B58 but to me driving dynamics and steering feel trumped the power and sound of the B58. I added an ECU and now the Alfa is a 4.5 second car, and much closer to M340i.
Great video! I'm thinking about getting a m340 or m440 gran coupe myself. My other choice is the upcoming integra type s but I just don't know if I should make the jump from a bmw or not this time. I love my hatches which is why I'm so exited about the Integra type s as it's basically a nicer civic type r but then that means I'm getting yet another fwd 4 cylinder hatch.
Haha yeah I’ve had a VW GLI and a Civic Type R before this both FWD four cylinders with LSDs and as much as I tried convincing myself i didn’t need a 6 cylinder or a RWD platformed car i was wrong. I feel like if you’re ready for the jump just switch it up and try a non four cylinder non FWD car. But if u aren’t ready for one the integra type s is a fun choice, prolly one of the best FWD cars out there.
I have a '20 M340i I was looking at some retrofit ambient lighting but I don't know anyone in Ontario that would install that, anwways gorgeous spec on yours man
Really love your 340i. I cross shopped it with a Genesis G70 and ended up with a G70 only because the 340i was $10k more. Overall loved everything more about the 340i but the price.
it was fun driving these when they were prototypes when i worked with the prototypes, they always changed the tuning every day and they ended having 3 versions with different tunes to see who could break them. surprising they went with the lowest power output they tested but makes sense since they want people to lean more towards the m3
I got a 3.3T g70, it’s a budget m340i, love it, would like to try to get this as my next vehicle, would appreciate the bigger size and better fuel economy because the g70 is such a thirsty vehicle.
Great review - just some nice practical 'driver' feedback!! I'm looking at an Audi S4 (B9 version 2017 +) but keep reading all sorts of stories around maintenance, various leaks, the engine always needing to be removed for major servicing and rock arm issues etc etc). So, naturally the m340i is the alternative but a little more expensive here in New Zealand used :( I took an m330i for a spin and wow you wouldn't believe that is a 4cyl turbo - it moves! Soooo - maybe i play the waiting game for the 340 :)
BMW: we actually/still innovate great review by the way, i actually like the camera setup but i hope you never get into an accident looking at the camera while driving
Cool video and watched it because my buddy just got one himself, same color too. I would say when you spoke of the chassis make sure you go drive a Giulia. While they are definitely slower unless you get a Quadro, the handling is the best there is for a sport sedan. Love the all the great stuff you've done for your look as it looks great.
I wanted to get this car in black. To do a murdered out look. But honestly, now that I've seen yours with no chrome in that gray color, i honestly think it looks better. What do you guys think? Should i go murdered out or get the gray
I wanted to do the exact same thing lol but I got a better deal on this Gray. Murdered out still looks better imo but the grey is way easier to keep clean, black is a pain in the ass
@Sleepygarage yeah I agree. Honesty most cars out there: foreign, domestic, European, supercars or even a camry, really all look good murdered out. It's just such an easy, strong look to pull off on most cars. I have a new Nissan rogue SL, and I got it in the gun metal gray and I've blacked out all the chrome on it, and I think it looks really good. But after doing it, it made me wish I got it in black. I wanted to get a second car more towards summer driving (I live in upstate New york), and I think the m340i is it. I REALLY like what you did with yours... but like my rogue, I think that I'll regret getting it in gray and want black. That's probably what I will do is go with black
Just upgraded from a F30 328i to the M340 and I thought I was gonna trade off some fuel economy but even when I drive like a lunatic I’m still doing ok. Great car! Great review!
Yeah for sure it’s shocking how the b58 is almost as efficient as most inline 4s
i drive a F30 320i M sport and this is really important info, thanks Dude
Yeah you'd be surprised
Same for me, I actually feel like I get better MPG than my 328 somehow
how crazy is the difference
Your barbecue and microwave analogy was the best I ever heard for electric cars. Good one!
Ty glad u liked it
Or diving on a hot summerday with a drysuit on=)
Still at the beginning of the video, and I already agree 😌
I have a tesla and i do miss hearing the engine rev in a sports car but the tesla ride is so much smoother. Instant acceleration in Tesla makes any ICE engine feel outdated. This guy is also wrong, an EV would destroy this thing in a race. Wouldn’t even be close. That being said I might consider a bmw m series for the following reason: Engine sounds amazing, and shifting through gears is a more engaging driving experience.
@@MrSyracuse542I'm thinking he may have been talking not about a drag race but an actual track with twists and turns. That's where I'd see this car giving an EV a real battle. Also, it entirely depends on which EV we're talking about, obviously there's a massive difference between a model S Plaid and some Toyota or Honda econo-style EV. He didn't specify so it's hard to know which EV he's talking about so it's possible he was correct.
This is by far the best m340i review I have seen, and I have seen a lot.
Great job!
Thank u 🙏
The B58 has pretty much the notorious Diesel like design making it absolutely a tank of an engine because every certain part is pretty much forged just like in the Diesel ones. It makes the engine heavier than the previous petrol models but if it reduces the headaches by gens then its a price to be paid.
That explains why it idles like a diesel, sometimes just listening to the engine on idle sounds like a cummins engine. And yeah this car is heavyyy
@@Sleepygarage hey man what color is your m340i ? i couldnt tell. dravit gray ?
Tons of plastic parts (plastic oil pump impeller? Really?) and history of oil consumption most BMW huggers choose to dismiss. Could be the most endlessly overhyped engine in recent memory. Built like a tank lol...wrong! ZL1 will smoke it
@@fzr1000981 Really ZL1 ? a fricking American redneck cheapo engine ? Against a Diesel design forged BMW Engine ? In your dreams maybe. What oil consumption ? I am dailying a BMW that has by now ridden 130k miles there is not a single drop of consumption.
@@princekittipon6510 Its Mineral Gray... the right color for this one... currently I'm working on getting one for myself in tournig!
Damn dude, you've done such a thorough overview of this car's key attributes. You've advertised it and its features better than the bmw had done themselves. BMW's marketing team should cut you a check.
Haha thank u 🙏 hopefully they’ll let me review some BMWs soon!
For real! He literally sold this to me now
long term = 1 month ???
Realest comment
He probably refers to his relationship in eons or Jurassic periods.
Lmfao
Bmw fan boys. They say a care is reliable after 6 months of use.
@@jahoncourt Angry Mercedes fan boy who says the new 4 cylinder c63 looks good even if it looks like the new 4 cylinder c200.
These reviews just keep getting better and better. I love the incorporation of the exhaust sounds throughout the video. Car looks really good on the roads and cannot complain about that fuel economy. Seems like a great car overall.
Thank u, going to be incorporating exhaust and intake noises on every performance car from now on.
@@SleepygarageWhat year model is this? 2020?
Just bought a 21 a week ago. Im absolutely loving it. Thanks for the great video. I watched it a few weeks ago before I bought it and you helped me make my decision a lot easier.
Glad I could help! Hope you enjoy the car!
Hey man if you don't mind me asking, how long do you plan on keeping the car for?
Got mine few days ago. RWD, fully loaded in portomau blue. Incredible machine. So refined for ICE. Coming from f30 335 its night and day difference. Chassis is so much better.Add practicality and brilliant power delivery and you have a car that is hard to resist.
Yeah most definitely, N55 to B58 is a good upgrade, but the biggest difference is for sure the chassis tuning and M performance parts like the LSD.
Hope u enjoy your car
Nice review. How is the steering feel?
One of the best modern day steering out there, but you will feel the weight unless youre going really fast.
What are the maintenance costs looking like?
I've already wanted an m340i, but after seeing this review I want it even more.
This is the best M340i review I've watched! Very informative, learned a bunch of stuff I didnot now. Always fun to ride along in the car with the reviewer, and hear those revs now and then :)
Thank u!
I have never seen a more in-depth review of a car. Thank you so much, very insightful !
Preciate it!
i purchased a 2020 bmw m340i xdrive last December. it's practical and ridiculously fast. No regrets!!!!
Great to hear that!!
What a great review. You explaining and driving the car really gives us the viewers a good idea of what this car is about. I will keep an eye out for this car in 3-5 years when I buy used. Been hearing nothing but great news about the b58.
Thank u bro, yeah 3-5 years is perfect after most of its depreciation lol
This was a really well planned and executed review. Your voice is calming, and your points informative. I'm sold on getting a Supra soon, but for the briefest moment, you just about changed my mind lol.
Thank u I really appreciate it, means a lot to me. Supra was the car I was debating between with the M340, basically a two door or four door B58, don’t think u can go wrong with either or haha. I hope u enjoy yours!
You always happen to review my favorite cars! Well done! I was at a BMW event where I drove 7 new cars back to back. Nobody wanted the M340i cuz it felt like the most "boring" choice. Of course, the X4M Comp and M8 were all booked for hours. After test driving everything, I was most blown away by the M340i! I legit thought I was in an M3 when I thought it was just gonna be a regular 3 series with some performance additive. I thought to myself that if I were to ever buy a BMW, I would buy this M340i. Needless to say, and you put it wonderfully at the end, this car made me fall in love with BMW again.
Glad to hear that, M340 highly underrated when it first came out. It really makes u question whether u should drop an extra $30-40k on an M3 or just save the money and get the M340. Thanks for watching and your continuous support!
@@Sleepygarage what year is your car I’m planning to buy it next January so hopefully price will be down to 30 k
It's a 2020. Hopefully you'll get one, should go down a bit by next year.
Nice
I'm driving a M440i GC myself since 1 year and yes, this engine and driving experience ticks all the boxes. Perfect package for the daily use!
Absolutely beautiful spec! I have a 22’ same color combo/spec but yours is fully loaded and u got x drive!! Also assuming u got a 2020 because the exhaust sounds a lot better than it does on mines. Have had mines for a year and half and after 17k miles I have 0 regrets and have not had a single issue. It truly is the ultimate driving machine and reliability has been perfect.
Haha yes I have a 2020. Thank u for sharing, Mineral gray twinss.
@@SleepygarageI thought the 2020 version did not have the hybrid version. I was wondering how you got that great of a mpg without it
Having the BMW card is a W, has helped me a lot while going to the beach for example. No need to bring they key and you can even take a swim with the card
Yeah I do the same, its awesome!
The adaptive suspension is key as you stated! Thanks for the tutorial on launch control...trying it later today. Nice review!
No problem :)
Great video! Im about 1 year into owning my 2020 m340ix, its been a wonderful experience. Im jealous of your paint color, looks so clean. Black wasnt specifically what i was looking for, but when i saw a 2020 x with adaptive and rear heated seats i jumped!
Thank u! Black is a sick color but just hard to maintain, when it looks clean it’s awesome. Yeah adaptive cruise package is rare to come by. Hope you enjoy the car!
What is the actual color of your car in the review ?
this video came in clutch
currently in the market for something newer and an M340i is one of my options
B58 Definitely a good successor to the N54/55, can’t go wrong with an M340i!
@Sleepy Garage definitely, although I've also been considering a s55 powered car like the F82 M4. It's in the same budget so it's a big contender as well
Yeah I was on the fence about either, can't go wrong with either, S55 is great but B58 is just more reliable.
This is a great review, well done sir. I’m an Audi driver, but I’ve said this is the one BMW that can make me give up my ways. The S4 has a couple of convenience features that the M340i doesn’t offer, but driving dynamics wise, it’s a no brainer.
What are the convenience features you're referring to? I'm considering a S4 or the M340i... Or the X3 M40i
Thank u, yeah I wish I had certain thins from the S4 especially the massage seats lol
@@neilpeters1871 sorry I didn’t see this sooner. I live in the desert, so I care about ventilated front seats, if they’re an option. They’re available in the Prestige trim on the S4 (possibly Premium Plus) in the warm weather package. The cold weather package comes with heated rear seats. None of these are an option with the M340i. There was another feature that stood out that I don’t recall.
@@jamespforpresident my 2020 m340ix has rear heated seats, not sure if it stopped being an option, the OP's car also has them, you can see the buttons for them at 15:34 in the video. I do wish I could get ventilated seats though. I test drove an s5, and just couldn't get over how nose heavy it felt, the driving feel of the m340 had me completely sold.
I've had my 2023 for about a month now and love it. Got it tinted but next is the dinan intake, real excited to get that installed.
Great review!
Thanks for watching, Ah sick you got the new LCI, love the new dashboard look! Yeah that’ll sound great! I’m thinking bout a Dinan intake too? Are u tuning it?
@@Sleepygarage New dashboard is sick! I won't be tuning anytime soon unless a dme unlock becomes available over here. Thinking about shipping it out gives me anxiety lol.
Haha yea I'd just wait, I don't wanna send a few thousand dollar ECU to a war torn region of the world right now lol
I have a G05 rn. I absolutely believe BMW is in their golden era with their G series cars. They’re absolutely amazing
G Chassis is Great
Incredible review, thank you so much... I am totally sold. Infact with this i then have a problem deciding between it and the M550i. I am much older now and so do not need too much power, hence no pure M cars for me. But i am so glad BMW puts out these models that make it worth having it. I could never drive anything less than a 6cyl car except in Audis. Years ago i had an A4 1.8T Quattro and that thing was so peppy that sometimes i would drive it and even come out shaking with adrenaline. Imagine what this M340 has!!! Thanks again.
Thank u, I’m glad you liked the video and car! You cannot go wrong with either the M550i is such a great car for the money, that V8 is incredible. Either car you pick I’m sure you’ll be happy with! Haha yeah those little Audis are pretty fun too but nothing compared to these inline-6 BMWs for sure!
thank you for this video. I learned I could download the drive recorder AFTER the fact that it didnt originally come with the car. you're the GOAT.
Thank you! Glad you got the drive recorder. Theres a new update to the store now, you can purchase a feature that notifies for red light and speed cameras coming up on your HUD.
@@Sleepygarage you just keep laying them up for me!! Thanks a lot homie.
I'm also looking into buying a 2020 m340i , my son convinced me , I see alot of good reviews on this car 👍
Hope u get one!
@@Sleepygarage Looking for one 👍
Hands down the best in depth review I've watched, and this has helped me decide to get this over the C43.
i have 2022 330i M Sport with 258 HP. It's completely blacked out and fully spec'd. Even that put a smile on my face everytime. This will be next level.
Yeah the 330i is already a terrific car!
Love your car man! I have a G20 330i tuned! Remapped, and I'm absolutely loving this thing. I don't think I could ever go back to the JDM cars that I've long driven for...Ever.
Honestly such a down to earth review I’ve really reconsidered getting this over a 330i
Preciate it bro, its worth the extra money!
Currently drive (and love) my Alfa Romeo Giulia, but recently test drove a fully loaded BMW M3 Competition with X-Drive and fell in love with it. Didn’t pull the trigger on it because car prices are way overkill right now due to the market and like I said, I love my Alfa. I’ve had BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in the past and have been thinking of going back to MB with an AMG until I drove that M3, this video and your thoughts got me considering an M340i, however, my biggest thing I dislike about it is that they for some reason didn’t use a flat bottom sport steering wheel in both the M340i and the M3, which blows my mind and yes, classic BMW it has a pretty lackluster interior for me, but great features. Thanks for sharing!
Flat bottom sport steering is an easy upgrade that can be replaced anytime
Great review as always. Sound and Video quality is top notch. BMW doesn't lie, they under rate their Numbers. But your review was very detailed. Can't wait to see more contents.
Haha BMW lying about numbers in a good way, they’re just humble about everything. Thanks for watching and your continuous support! Definitely more to come!
Fantastic review! I purchased my first BMW 2 months ago, a 2022 M340i. I literally couldn't be happier! I echo everything you mentioned in this review. It truly is the ultimate driving machine! Just got the M-Performance Exhaust installed yesterday too. I do wish I was able to tune the car though, I'm hoping they open that up for the newer models in the future.
People are sending their ECU's to get unlocked so they can tune it but I think in a few years tuners will have it figured out to where you don't have to do it that way
Great to hear, yeah hopefully it can be unlocked for tuning in North America soon!
MPE is truly worth the money. Just passed 1000 km and the exhaust really starts to wake up. The snarls and growls sound amazing
this guy is so genuine and wholesome, i love it! touché on the video, very informative and nice to watch!
I appreciate that!
@@Sleepygarage what year m340i do you drive brother?
@@yusefawaidah1901 2020
I love your videos, keep it up
I’m a full time BMW fan no matter what 👍
Thank you! Haha BMW always.
I have had that car for 3 years now, i can say to prospective buyers that: 1/ i have tried to replace it just for a change, and couldn't find a package that was more appealing as a daily (even at a much higher price tag). I've had an M3 for a week, it's just too much for open roads and doesn't add much more feel at legal speeds. I also have a 911 GTS and I can say i don't feel like i'm downgrading much when taking the M340i with the family. It's that good. 2/ adaptative suspension is nice but comfort VS sport isn't that much of a difference. very hard to tell unless the road is really bad 3/ i get 9.4L /100 driving mostly mountain roads, with a heavy foot. 4/ i find that the "weakest" part is steering: it's precice but you get little feel. 5/ xdrive beamers have the turning radius of the titanic. you get used to it. 6/ nothing has broken down, nothing vibrates, it could pass for new even today. Overal: still probably the best do it all package available today, of any brand. I'd only consider a M550i as a replacement. try to get one like this with the real buttons and not that dumb screen.
Thank u for the comment, this really puts into perspective how well priced this car is for what it offers! Haha yeah and M550i would be sick tho.
Couldnt find a package ? Please stop the cap especially if you can spend more but to me your capping
Ive been really considering selling my 2017 Mustang GT for one of these. I feel like this is a much better daily but I can stay in the same power range
Yeah relatively similar power, I would miss that V8 coyote exhaust noise a lot but for the practicality it makes sense to get an m340.
Sell the bucket 🪣 and get the m340i simple
I have 2024 Mustang GT and while I love it the M340i is pretty on par with Mustang as far as speed. For the price you can’t beat the Mustang but for daily driving family car I would choose the BMW.
Fantastic review man, I love the enthusiasm for simple driving pleasure and useful tech. I am driving 2019 430i GC where I feel exactly the same.
Thank u :)
I always wanted youtubers to give info on upgradation and fuel consumption, which you nailed. Keep up the work man
Thank u :)
I test drove an M340i and loved the power train, but didn't love the steering. I'm coming from an E91 328xi wagon, so the bar is high. In the end I leased a '23 Giulia Estrema. It's obviously down on power compared to the M340i, but it handles better and the steering is just incredible. Unlike any car out there outside of Porsche or a super car. It's also gorgeous. I'm planning on adding a piggyback tune which should close the performance gap a bit. If you're looking at BMWs, you owe it to yourself to check out the Giulia. Great value, and options are much cheaper. Plus its very unique and special.
Yeah Ive heard the Giulia steering has much more feedback, defiantly wanna get my hands on one to review soon!
The M340i blows the doors off the giulia bro … giulias aren’t as reliable nor as high end on the insides .. giulia looks dated in the interior as well
@@youngcinna6141 it does not blow the doors off a Giulia. The Giulia is a much better car to drive, my ‘23 with carbon trim has a fantastic interior. The only thing the M340i has on the Giulia is the engine. That’s it. If you’re priority is straight line acceleration and the sound of the engine than the M340i is the car for you. And that’s totally cool.
@@AP-cc1uw everything is more high end on the bimmer bro it blows the doors off and handles it self well for a big body mini
@@youngcinna6141 I don’t know what to tell you. I have a Giulia and extensively tested the M340i. I chose the Giulia for very specific reasons. “Bro.”
This is my dream daily driver car 😁. I don't care much for the new refreshed one (looks too tame and having one long screen is a no go for me). This one has that aggressive front end and the interior layout is much better imo.
Couldn't agree more!
I’ve been eyeing the TLX since 2020, but I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Recently, I’ve had a feeling that I may want to explore what else is out there, and this video has completely sold me on BMW. You might be about to get a TLX at a better price, but for what you get, the BMW is worth the money now.
Pre-facelift interior
Nah subscriptions are good and you know it. Anyone who complains about it is poor and are the benefactors of subscriptions making low spec models cheaper.
Agreed
Great review. I have had my M340iax for 3 days and I cant stop driving!!! What a rush!!!
Thank u! Glad you’re enjoying it!!
congrats sounds amazing. wish i could say the same. im praying i can get in one next year if my career takes off!
I love the B58, have two of them X5 and X4
The B48 and B58 are absolutel legends. Beautiful ride my friend
Yes they are!
Great review mate, calm and thorough..keep it up mate, new subbie here
Preciate it, thank u :)
This is the best ad ive seen for any car
I ended up buying a TLX Type S - it was that brand new or a used m340i.
Part of me thinks I should of waited and got an m340i (in a spec I like with the premium excellence package) but I’m enjoying the Type S a lot as well. It’s just not as fast out the box 😅
I don't see alot of those, but there is a goldenish colored one I see drive around my area often, super good looking car and sounds good too.
TLX TYPE S is sexy af tho, and the interior is nice too! I would question it as well for a New Type S vs Used M340... either way u couldn't have gone wrong, still more than fast enough for 99% of driving lol
yeah they're hella nice and youre right don't see them that often
@@nack1721 the tiger eye pearl is pretty dope! Especially when you spec it with the orchid interior. Definitely IMO a better looking car.
@@Sleepygarage thats exactly how I saw it. I am coming from a redsport q60 and part of my complaint was that it’s lacking in driving dynamics and even though it was fast, it wasn’t as fun. The Type S in the past week or so of ownership has felt more confidence inspiring and more fun to drive.
Besides performance I feel like the Type S outshines the m340i in a few departments (Sound system, comfort, interior design, value etc). But either way you can’t go wrong.
lovely video.. i liked your planned segments, going straight into driving and handling, then the exteriors/interiors which most other video and channels dont and instead the reverse. keep it up
Preciate it! Haha for me driving dynamics is more important so it’s usually always first lol
damn that is really efficient compare it to my sonata n line 2.5 turbo fwd does the same fuel economy as that but you have AWD and way more power ..... Great Review!
Thank u! Yeah they are quite efficient
u might've just convinced me to get an m340i over an is500. amazing video watched the whole thing
Do it!
“We don’t make luxury sedans. We don’t make SUVs. We don’t make hybrids. We only make one thing.
The ultimate driving machine.”
That gave me chills, iconic quote. 👏
God I need one.... Subscribing to heated seats is INSANE, but your logic is sound.
Love this video! I got the 23 330I but I’m definitely going to look into the 340, i love my smooth ride but i also love a more faster vehicle! So we’ll see what’s in store in terms of my next vehicle, great review!
Thank u! Haha 330 is also a great car, B48 is quite impressive.
What a fantastic video man, wow I'm blown away but the script and sound too ! I'm picking mine up soon !
I have the X3 M40i with B58. Absolutely love it. Did you do the tune on yours?
At the time of this video not yet but as of right now I’m running BM3 stage 2
When I say in-depth review, this is exactly what I want!
Great video man! Your presentation style and knowledge of the car is good and the videography is on point .I’m really looking at getting a M240 xdrive myself .Id love a M340 but it’s just out of my budget .But as long as I have a b58 I’m happy .So the Supra is on the maybe list as well .
Thank u bro, yeah I was stumped on all 3 of those cars.
Have mine sitting at, production started, at the factory!! Waiting patiently. Great video brother.
Thank u. Congrats on the car, I hope you enjoy it!
@@Sleepygarage Thank you. Hope so also. Final assembly now.
No prob, Love to hear that.
awesome video! very well done. Since you have first-hand experience, can you expand on the regular m sport suspension? i'm about to get a '23 M340i but overlooked the adaptive suspension. haven't signed for the car yet so could consider try getting a different vehicle. is it livable as a daily driver? obviously not expecting an m340i to be plush, but just want to make sure it's not painful to drive. I typically drive on highways
It is a great daily driver, it's not overbearing in stiffness or any other way. Seats are nice and comfy too, during my commute I just turn on adaptive cruise with lane keep and relax, its quiet and comfy.
@@Sleepygarage you're the man! Thanks for the response. Keep up the great work with these vids.
@@ganeshthippeswamy1108 thank u 🙏
I have 2020
Version of this car in individual paint mineral white metallic and I love it, reminds me of my 07 335i coupe that I use to own , and the b58 by far is my favorite and final sports car I’d be getting and I’ve owned many different cars, trucks, rubicon,accord 2.0t ,, all have been sold, traded and replaced with the gen 2 b58 , my daily for now and fixing a fa5 civic si currently that I will use as my daily and only weekend the b58
perfect duo!
Great review! Im in the market for a used m340i, Ive been primarily looking at the 2020 models are 2021+ became mild hybrids. There are reviews online that show a massive difference in exhaust sound in non mild hybrid vs mild hybrid. Do you know anything about this? Would you recommend either or?
Yeah the burbles u hear in this vid is because its a 2020, the 2021+ (mild-hybrid) got rid of 95% of the burbles. If you want burbles get the 2020, almost no difference in terms of anything else except slightly better gas mileage in 2021-22
@Sleepy Garage thanks for reply!!! I definitely want the burbles lol, will look for a 2020 then
@@Shikogi1 I think M performance exhaust brings the burbles back, since I test drove a 2023 with MPE and It definitely had them
@@domcarsIt still doesn’t burble and sound as aggressive as the 2020.
Your videos are dope. I can’t believe you only have 14k subs.
Haha preciate it, hopefully grows more!
Hey nice vid. Just wanted to add wrt chassis tuning, the Alfa Giulia is phenomenal too and did hold (or still does hold?) a record on the NR. I’ve owned a Giulia and it’s a wonderful drive. I also always described turning feeling like a pivot from the center of the car. I’ve just recently however purchased a M140i second hand with the B58, and it’s an absolute beast. Very similar emotions to driving the Alfa, but with what feels like limitless power. Unbelievable. The M340i is definitely in my future.
Absolutely right, Giulia is underrated. B58 for the W tho
@@Sleepygarage I actually went with 4 cylinder Giulia over the M340i. Crazy, I know, and I do wish Alfa had an in between engine like the B58 but to me driving dynamics and steering feel trumped the power and sound of the B58. I added an ECU and now the Alfa is a 4.5 second car, and much closer to M340i.
Great video! I'm thinking about getting a m340 or m440 gran coupe myself. My other choice is the upcoming integra type s but I just don't know if I should make the jump from a bmw or not this time.
I love my hatches which is why I'm so exited about the Integra type s as it's basically a nicer civic type r but then that means I'm getting yet another fwd 4 cylinder hatch.
Having the same thoughts as well
Haha yeah I’ve had a VW GLI and a Civic Type R before this both FWD four cylinders with LSDs and as much as I tried convincing myself i didn’t need a 6 cylinder or a RWD platformed car i was wrong. I feel like if you’re ready for the jump just switch it up and try a non four cylinder non FWD car. But if u aren’t ready for one the integra type s is a fun choice, prolly one of the best FWD cars out there.
@Sleepy Garage yeah I'm in a Acura RLX sport hybrid so don't really want to give up the awd.... this has more space and sportiness as well as good mpg
@@GREG_R2 yeah once u go AWD it’s really hard to go back to FWD, and yeah in these times with gas prices like it has been having a hybrid is the best
I think Acura will make awd type s…🎉
So glad i found this channel, excellent review sir!
Thank you kindly!
Well done review with great quality footage. I appreciate this review. It's convincing me to get this car and save money instead of a G80 M3 xdrive
Thank u, haha either way u can’t go wrong! Definitely a G80 if u have the money to splurge tho
Never thought I would see an M340i and think “wow those winter tires look sick..”.
haha they're not bad for winters
Great video! This is one of those rare times when the LCI model is worse than the non. Question, did you change the front fascia?
Yeah some steps backwards. I just made the aluminum trimming black and added a front lip
Wow, one of the best review videos I've seen! Thank you
Preciate it 🙏
i like the audi s4 alot better but the bmw m340 front looks how a bmw should look like 👍
this is a very well made video, felt like a Gran turismo scene for a couple seconds.
Preciate it!
B58 FTW
Yesssir B58 💪
I have a '20 M340i I was looking at some retrofit ambient lighting but I don't know anyone in Ontario that would install that, anwways gorgeous spec on yours man
Message me on Instagram I can prolly suggest a few places
@@Sleepygarage DMed
i will own this car
Great review, all of these reasons are why I got mine!
Thank u!
Really love your 340i. I cross shopped it with a Genesis G70 and ended up with a G70 only because the 340i was $10k more. Overall loved everything more about the 340i but the price.
G70 pricing is a steal, can’t blame ya
I believe the 2020 m340i does not have the mild hybrid system. That was introduced with the 2021+ models.
Simple without to much bs review
Thanks! Keep going
Thank u!
I didnt expect such a good review, you should join BMW marketing team
Haha I wish
Whoever did the cinematography. Chefs kiss
Thank you all shot on iPhone too :)
What year is this M340i, im new to the BMW scene, trying to decide what 3 series to buy for my next vehicle
I really enjoyed this. Thanks for taking the time to create it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank u!
it was fun driving these when they were prototypes when i worked with the prototypes, they always changed the tuning every day and they ended having 3 versions with different tunes to see who could break them. surprising they went with the lowest power output they tested but makes sense since they want people to lean more towards the m3
Haha that’s a cool fact and yeah makes sense that it’d hurt M3 sales
I currently have a GSF but had a 340 before that. I really want an M340 LCI right now
Haha trade in time
This a very good review, with tons of information. Good stuff
thank u :)
Love BMW but you got me at "the most reliable vehicle of the year"... lool a Great video and I love the car!
I got a 3.3T g70, it’s a budget m340i, love it, would like to try to get this as my next vehicle, would appreciate the bigger size and better fuel economy because the g70 is such a thirsty vehicle.
This is a fantastic review buddy, keep it up!!!
Thanks a ton!
Great review and the editing on video is top shelf
Thank u!
Great review - just some nice practical 'driver' feedback!! I'm looking at an Audi S4 (B9 version 2017 +) but keep reading all sorts of stories around maintenance, various leaks, the engine always needing to be removed for major servicing and rock arm issues etc etc). So, naturally the m340i is the alternative but a little more expensive here in New Zealand used :( I took an m330i for a spin and wow you wouldn't believe that is a 4cyl turbo - it moves! Soooo - maybe i play the waiting game for the 340 :)
Thanks! 330i is still a great car with the B48, but wait if you can haha
Another banger, content just keeps getting better!
Thank u, happy to hear that!
BMW: we actually/still innovate
great review by the way, i actually like the camera setup but i hope you never get into an accident looking at the camera while driving
Haha yeah I hope not
Gorgeous car man! I just picked up a 540i and definitely subbed to you!
Such a fantastic sounding 6 cylinder, too.
It sure is!
Cool video and watched it because my buddy just got one himself, same color too. I would say when you spoke of the chassis make sure you go drive a Giulia. While they are definitely slower unless you get a Quadro, the handling is the best there is for a sport sedan. Love the all the great stuff you've done for your look as it looks great.
Ive heard great things about the Giulia especially steering, hoping to review one in the future!
Yep, I’m getting this as my first car
I wanted to get this car in black. To do a murdered out look. But honestly, now that I've seen yours with no chrome in that gray color, i honestly think it looks better. What do you guys think? Should i go murdered out or get the gray
I wanted to do the exact same thing lol but I got a better deal on this Gray. Murdered out still looks better imo but the grey is way easier to keep clean, black is a pain in the ass
@Sleepygarage yeah I agree. Honesty most cars out there: foreign, domestic, European, supercars or even a camry, really all look good murdered out. It's just such an easy, strong look to pull off on most cars. I have a new Nissan rogue SL, and I got it in the gun metal gray and I've blacked out all the chrome on it, and I think it looks really good. But after doing it, it made me wish I got it in black. I wanted to get a second car more towards summer driving (I live in upstate New york), and I think the m340i is it. I REALLY like what you did with yours... but like my rogue, I think that I'll regret getting it in gray and want black. That's probably what I will do is go with black