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Running Order of this video;
00:00 Intro
01:45 Exterior
05:35 Interior
10:42 Launch control
11:48 On the road
21:11 Conclusion
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Joe with the extras taking it to the 70k mark: what’s your opinion on the m3 over this considering the 15k diff, more added standard features and higher residual value at the end of a pcp?
Joe... I've been waiting for soooooooo long for someone to do the M340d vs M340i touring video review..... arragghhh...... I need to see it NOW!!!!!!! please please please, when is it being released... lol
M340d LCI owner here, thanks to Your advice I decided to take diesel, was waiting for him over one year and now when I finally got it a love it! Thank You Joe!
I actually did the exact same thing after listening to Joe, bought mine in Scyscraper grey 😁
@@AndyShabo i went for portimao with full shadow line, did already 20000km, great car!
Finally took delivery of my M340i xDrive Touring and now after having it for roughly 2 weeks, I came to think back of this video which I watched more times than I can remember while I was waiting for the car. You summarized the review so well by saying "Everything about this car is lovely" and I couldn't agree more 🙂👍
Currently I have an F90 M5 Comp (I love it to death) and my dad wanted something similair without breaking his wallet, so I sent him your previous videos on the M340i. He is now a proud owner of this great car. Love it!!
Weirdly thinking of chopping in my M5 for one of these M340s. The cost of ownership (especially UK insurance) is getting ridiculous and, as much as I love my M5, something a little slimmer and softer on UK b-roads might suit me and the family better. I’d be curious to hear from an M5 owner how the M340i stacks up…
Another great first drive Joe. I absolutely love my M340i Touring (pre facelift) and have no regrets having bought it. Springs were swapped for ACS after a few weeks and am considering PS4S upgrade next. It was watching your reviews that got my interest in the car to start with and then Tony’s deals at the time made it a no brainer. Look forward to seeing your M3 Touring collection and content, that one really will beyond my budget but thankfully I have the next best thing.
I have a M340d. Watch all of Joe’s reviews on both the petrol and the diesel. Absolutely love mine. The best all rounder! Can’t wait for the M340i Vs d video 👍
£10k increase in a couple of years for the same gear less physical buttons is scandalous.
Crazy. Delta between our 18 plate 335d and a new 340d was north of £40k to do the swap. Kept our awesome 18 plate…🚗💨💨
They are laughing at us.
I really hope the car market crashes.
@@beer77monster yip. Crazy. I got my 335d new with discount for 38k in 2017.
Inflation
@@mirceamatasaru1 corporate greed
I truly love this car, great video mate! ❤
Cracking, enjoyable and informative as ever Joe - hope you are well chappy x
Superb Joe - best bud yet in my humble opinion - really well out together. November can’t come quick enough for me now!
Just collected my M340i Touring LCI today. Couldn't be more happy!
Joe Achilles makes the best wagon video's hands down! Thank you Joe!
Thanks for watching, glad you like them :-)
@@JoeAchilles1 would love to hear anyones take comparing it to a Jaguar XF Wagon 700 NM V6 diesel variants used are pretty cheap, £28k
Great and sensible review. Definitely one for my wish list. All the best Brett.
The sound is so similar to the F31 340i touring but I can't get over how much the price has gone up. Granted the M340i has been shifted up the range but it's hard to take. Lovely car and really does do it all. The more aggressive styling really helps set it apart albeit a little awkward, before it was only the dual exhausts that gave it away. Top vid as always Joe.
I bought a 2018 X3 M40i after driving a 2019 M340i touring. Absolutely love the engine. Can’t go wrong with either of these.
Great vid as always. Looking forward to the comparison video!
Looking at getting a M340d touring myself, after seeing the facelift in person it feel more like a downgrade. I much prefer the preface lift exterior & also the physical climate control buttons, after living with the new RS3 for a few months they have the same small gear selector as this and it isn't great, especially when performing a 3 point turn in a hurry you find yourself stubbing about trying to click it into gear. Even though the old gear selector is bigger and not as nice to look at it's more practical and safer to live with daily.
340d discontinued
340d will be epic, tempted myself but want a boxster to much
My dad just bought a new lci m340d coming from owning an s4 avant for 8 years. He loves it. I thought it would feel like a tractor but it's very refined and goes like shit of a shovel
My dad just got a 320e touring with the m sport pack. And he agrees about the shifter, he finds it counterintuitive but when I drove it I thought it was okay. Though, the large screen and the overall experience (driving, technology, ect.) it very good
Great video! The 6 cylinder diesel is probably all the car you will ever need .The torque combined with 60's mpg is something to behold ! You will not be disappointed.
Not sure how you can achieve 60 mpg. I am only managing 45 in the m340d sedan. Forgot to mention it’s an xdrive, so that would have an impact, but not 15 mpg worth
Just wanted to come in here and thank you again for one of the best reviews of this car here on TH-cam IMO.
Today, I went ahead and placed an order on this car and I'm already so much looking forward to have it delivered to me!
Had to watch this one buddy… very good! See you soon.
Can't wait for the comparison!
Beautiful car loving the LCI conversion of the front bumper, and specific interior changes. An absolute weapon 🚀
Another great video, Joe
Lovely bit of kit ! Very nice.
Not long taken delivery of mine from Tony Lewis. 42mpg on a long run and on a back road it’ll pretty much outrun anything. Compared to the A4 that I had before it’s so much more dynamic, plus the 3 series is more practical!
Mega bits of kit, congrats!
Lovely! I had a G31 530d a few years back, I loved that car.
Personally I love the torque of that engine, be interested to hear your personal thoughts /decision on 340i/340d.
Arguably, on B roads I think the 340d hammers the 340i. That’s not to say a 340i is less than a 340d at all. 340i has the edge in many areas (especially weight!).
Love both, literally just trying to decide what to sell the 22’ V90 T6 for (yes, a massive mistake)
@@alastaircunningham6551 I must say I didn’t test drive a 340d, but did have a 2020 520d a few years back. I don’t do a huge amount of miles around 12k a year so the fuel economy difference wasn’t an issue. However like I said, 42mpg on a motorway drive (in rush hour, so probably could get better mpg if the roads were clear) and average is around 35mpg, which when you consider the price of diesel there’s not a huge amount in it. Also its a big investment and with the world moving away from diesels I wasn’t sure what the market would be like in 4 years time when I will likely sell. Plus weight, sound and I also love the fact the torque is available at a higher rpm, it feels more like a sports car. I know the torque figure of the diesel is higher but I’ve never once thought the 340i needs more torque 😅 either way I’m sure Joes next video will help your decision making!
The engine is so efficient that I’m not sure why anyone would want the m340d…. My 140i gets 45mpg same engine lol
Outrun anything 🤣no offence pal, but I looked at this car to replace my Audi S4. In the end I got a new RS4, which would utterly destroy the BMW on any road. You're not in an M car, that's just a badge on the back to make you feel better about not getting the M3 or an Audi RS for that matter 😉
Lovely car I think you kinda sum it up perfectly the 3 series touring is a great car , mine is a 320d m sport xdrive and every time I drive it the thought goes through my mind just how well it does everything and having driven loads of different cars, I never seem to get that in anything else they really are the ultimate driving machine great review 👍
Great video as ever, looking forward to the diesel comparison video
Thank you, Joe.
Another great video Joe, North Yorkshire police roads policing Have just taken delivery of a number of the M340i in touring form..
so nice review !
Great video. Glad you still rate it so highly. I still prefer the pre-lci in pretty much all of the differences that have been made, But this is such a good car!
Perfect Video 👍🏻
Great review. I’m still loving my 2020 M340i. After some pot hole damage to my runflats, it was all the excuse I needed to bin them and switch to the Michelin PS4S’. It really is a great all-rounder.
Oh man. I popped a tyre at 280 miles on the clock. Eek
Great review Joe. I am seriously considering an M340i Touring as an ultimate replacement for my Golf R Estate next year.
I have the pre facelift version. So happy to have real buttons. Epic car
For me the ultimate everyday car why people buy SUVs awesome review love the hat definitely don’t miss the cold 🥶 👍🇦🇺
They still have the ability to make you really want their cars. The Jekyll & Hyde design is how they’ve managed to keep people discussing BMW so much recently. Not hearing much of a response from Audi…yet.
If that crashed M140 is back on the road, that's crazy! That's a mega shunt! I'm sure Mat Armstrong has bought it for a weekend turn around! 😜
Love an M340 Touring. Good looking Estate and the B58 is a winning combo. 😘👌
Amazing car! saw a very similar one here in Madrid last week
I’ve been running BMW’s for almost 20 years, I love them. My first BMW experience as a kid was being driven in an e34 LCI 525i sport & that completely hooked me. I’ve had an E39 530i, E60 535d, f10 520d (made a mistake with this engine choice) & have been running an f31 335d msport touring for nearly 6 years now which I still adore. The only car I fancy upgrading to is an M340d or i but I’m very concerned where the whole BMW design language is going & after watching this video it’s confirmed that I’ll probably be buying a year or 2 old pre LCI m340. No gear selector or climate control buttons, 10k onto the list price is a major put off for me & unlike most facelifts they’ve actually made it less attractive!! 😩🙄
BMW need to sort themselves out because I’m a massive fan but with the current 3 & 5 being the only decent looking cars in the range, even I’m being put off by the current design path & god forbid considering a possible alternative.
Makes me love my Touring even more. 😉 Even though it just a 318d. Is there any chance you might compare the 3series m340i Touring with the x3 m40i? (the diesel versions maybe as well), Joe? This would be great. Thank you for the video and enjoy the ride! 🍀😎👍🏽🙂
Great idea!
Starting to love my old Manual 235i with 40k on the clock even more after 5 years of owning it, after watching how much a new m lite cost. Iam keeping my 235i for 5 years more until the new m2 goes down in price on the used market new car prices are crazy 70k and you can pick up a 235i or 240i for 15 to 18k and go the same speed with a lite flash and a few mods. And boot space is plenty.
Great review!
I currently have an M235i but thinking about replacing it. Was looking at the M3 Touring but now I'm thinking this might be the better option where I can get a sunroof, an electric towbar and be welcomed by an already warm coupe with no snow and ice to get rid of during the winter season. While at the same time saving a serious amount of money.
Sure, not the same beast as the M3 of course but for my normal and daily driving, perfectly enough.
May I ask what the name is of that app you used to clock 0-60?
I had an M340 xdrive. Amazing performance and economy in a luxury package. To me, it’s peak ICE for a daily driver.
Great video! Just what I was waiting for. 😎 PS: If you are interested you should maybe make a stand alone video on how to properly maintain a frozen colour. Maybe have a professional guest or something. This should be an interesting topic.
I have non run-flat Michelin P4s tyres on my M340i touring and your suspicions are correct, they transform the cars ride and handling, can't wait to see your first drive on the M3 Touring, that car with those tyres will be incredible!
How does it change the ride? More comfort?
hey Joe, great vid - how long until the M3 Touring arrives? That's the 'reveal vid' we're all waiting for.......
I'm looking forward to the M340d comparison.
It's still an absolute weapon, but I think the pre LCI was better inside and out, and I wonder if peak BMW Touring has just left the building... A mildly used pre LCI for £40k-45k might be the way to go now, guess it's time to window shop on Autotrader again😆
Agree!
I have a pre-LCI 330D with a M340i on order and I love the new screens. Less so the new gear lever thing
I have a bmw m340d rental (long story). I’ve done 2800 miles in it now. Here is my comprehensive review: great car. Sounds crap.
Hey Joe. Did you manage to take a look at the sports seats on the M340d touring? What’s your verdict? M sports seats with Vernasca or normal seats with merino leather?
Car you need to try is the Alpina B3 Touring?
Keep preaching the gospel of the estate, Reverend Joe!
I paid sub £50k for the pre LCI model new in the same spec excluding the frozen paint. The new pricing is very hard to get my head around
why and what is the extra upkeep for the frozen paint that you mentioned
are all those came with the complicated hybrid stuff?
I have an M340i Touring. The tyre thing - hit a pot hole so had to get a new set as the run flats bubble very easily. PS4S do make the ride more compliant but the biggest difference is noise. It's so much quieter - especially on the motorway.
Seems like they made M340 into a level of M550 and that’s as good as it gets.
Would love to see a comparison video with current Generation M Lites , against maybe M3 Comp xDrive . The gap between M and M Lite, although there clearly is one , seems to be getting smaller .
I'm still holding-out for an M5 Touring 😁
Also, how good/bad are Michelin run-flats compared to other brands? Do some people prefer RFTs as maybe standards might feel too soft & bouncy less quick on the turn?
can't get this in the US, so sad...I do drive a 330i MSport Touring that's fully loaded ... absolutely love it...if only I could upgrade to M340i or M3 touring without moving to Europe! Great vid!
I bought a 530d xdrive on your recommendation and just about to order a 340i touring, also on your recommendation.
Either youre very good or im very gullible. Have to say the 530d was brilliant and still miss it. Great job.
As an owner of various BMWs over the years Inc a lovely 2018 M sport 3 series Touring, £70k is insane. World’s gone mad I tell ya!
I LOVE MY M340 SEDAN.
Is it worth adding around 15k-20K Eur for preowned G80 comp Awd compared to a new m340lci?
We need a campaign to bring back buttons, with all the safety BS pushed on us in all the wrong areas, to have to go through several screen entries for climate or what ever is not safe or effective!
So looking forward to the next test.
Cheers
When did you take delivery of your LCI?
@@biddyboy1570 last week pops and me both
I picked mine up last week too and haven't missed the buttons or the gear selector. Lots of comments on the internet are BS from people who don't drive the car.
@@biddyboy1570 For you maybe, we are different. I'm 50 I want buttons and nobs.
I love the way you hammer the cars in your video's along those B roads, nice to see them driven the way they where designed to be. Would love to see Alpina B3 touring vs M3 touring...
Double Yes!!!! a B3 touring Vs it's M-light counterpart or even M3 touring would be beyond wonderful. Joe if your read this 😂
Hey guys… was considering this or a B9 rs4.. what do you guys think?
Great video Joe. One question. I'm thinking of getting the M340d Touring New. Thought about putting the Schnitzer kit that you had on the M340i Touring a few years back. Apart from the engine up grade. Having a heavy diesel engine will it interfere with the handling and ruin the ride compared to the M340i you drove... Keep up the Great work.
M340d has been discontinued
How do you find the X drive....i am not as impressed as an Audi Quattro system S4 estate....would be interested to have a real opinion.
When you say Frozen colours have more upkeep what do you mean? Ive found entirely the opposite. They dont show swirls, they dont require polishing and literally just require a ceramic coating and a wash. Of course, if you prang it somewhere its difficult/expensive to sort but general upkeep is minimal in comparison to normal paint.
I'd go for the D rather than the I. Every thing about this car is brilliant except for the dash board.
Remember the clear simple twin dial of early 3 series. Surely that can be replicated digitally.
Hi Joe: any idea when they are bringing out LCI m4 conv/coupe? Ps. Love the videos
Love the plate😂
Here’s a question for you mate, i have a 340i tourer 6 months old and love it, i cannot afford the M3 tourer but should i order the new LCI 340i tourer or keep mine 🤔
I have a 2021 B3 Touring and adore it. Probably a good blend of the 340i and M3 for someone who doesn’t do track days, but wants something that’s a bit special?
Beautiful machine bro 👏👏 what do you think of the 2021 D3 ? Thinking that or a M340i touring. Does the D3 crackle and pop? Does anyone know?
How is the seating position for 6.4 ft and 120 kg guy? Usually I find BMW seats small for me !
Gong Hei Fat Choi 🎉Joe still loving my M5 comp have 3500 in one month love it wish they did massage seats in this touring 😔 so good for long journeys
Beautiful! Always wanted the M5, but have a family now so I’m in search for something super fast, with a massive boot
Surprised how loud and how nice this sounds, you really can't get much better of a do it all daily driver. I just wish the exterior options weren't so boring though, you can't get any greens or deep reds or browns or yellows. And as for the wheels you can only get diamond cut or black..
Crazy that BMW are still hiding adaptive cruise behind the Tech Plus pack. I know they're tight but come on!
Why aren’t they putting the xDrive badge on?
What are the downsides of a “frozen paint” ?
I have the pre LCI 330i M Sport in Dravit Grey with Vernasca Cognac leather which is far better than the previous Dakota leather. The 1460 kg weight makes for beautiful handling and I use the traditional gear lever for regular gear changing in Sport mode. 340i is a nice car but with price rises and interior changes, it is hard to see the value. I will stick with mine.
Give the 340i a drive, I thought the same thing too.
Once you feel that beautiful B58 engine + ZF + XDrive…. There’s no going back
Does Harry M know you are using test track ha-ha...good review, you been on the bike much
Definitely need to get a 140i
M340i VS M340D drag race and roll race pls
Would love to hear your verdict on a 330i, Joe. We‘ve seen you with the 220i and 330e, but I‘d love your take on the 30i as i feel this may just about be the best version of the B48.
You're out of luck. G20/G21 330i not in production anymore from Apr 2023.
Question is what would you lose from the spec to get the sport seats without the price increasing even further
Tow bar?
Thanks for very nice video. It would be nice to see the test of ALPINA B4 GrandCoupe if possible :)
Great review. I am just about to sign for a frozen tanzanite touring fully loaded and with m sports seats. Tony Lewis at Berry BMW is doing over £10k off list at present but be quick, only 2 build slots (1 after mine) for the rest of the year for the m340i touring. Would be happy to do a comparison with your M3 touring later on to see if it’s worth £25k more
Ahh amazing, sounds like an incredible spec! Thank you, will keep that in mind 👌
How long will you need to wait for yours Philip? I have one on order with Tony but not fully loaded 😢 I still went for the important options though 👍
Can't wait for that comparison video Joe.
I can't make my mind up. M340i or m340d
🤯🤯
Diesel m340 discontinued
@@vicjones3992 Yeah right...lol
@@lucifer1397340d is being discontinued in the U.K. from June 2024
How does it ride?
Really prefer the old dash…
Perfect daily. Still prefer the old interior though.
Agreed 👍
You actually haven't used the Launch Control when you did the runs. You have to be in the Traction mode, not have it completely off. Should be even faster! :)
Audi a6 45 TFSI or one of these?
I want one!
Such a shame BMW puts the Bridgestone Turanza on the M340i/d!
It could be “excusable” on 18” rims, but it’s totally a nonsense on the 19”, since it’s highly likely that who specs them wants maximum performances and grip… and ride quality better than with a touring RFT tyre!!
I happily own a pre LCI M340d and can’t wait to see your face to face comparison of the M340i and d in your next video!
385 HP in NZ for M340I Wagon or Sedan - why 374 in UK ?? Any clarification plz
This and the Audi RS3 Sportback are two forbidden fruits to us in the States. If either of them came to the US, it would be my next purchase. My dream dilemma would be which of the two to choose.