So You Want A BMW F30 3 Series
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Over the decades, BMW has never shied away from change, especially when it comes down to looks. The F30/F31 has grown in all dimensions compared to its predecessor. The styling is similar to previous generations with a sweeping bonnet, short front overhang, and long wheelbase. But is it worth owning? What kind of reliability or power capabilities will be in your hands? Today Alex sits down to talk about what it might be like to own an F30 BMW.
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Time Stamps:
0:00: Intro
1:20: There's The Plug
2:02: The F30
2:39: The Designer
4:00: The Debut
5:01: How it Progressed
6:38: What Its Like To Own
8:07: Performance Capabilities
10:16: The Community
11:09: What Wheels Fit
11:33: Final Thoughts
12:03: Outro
Music: Coste - Solitary
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Which generation BMW 3 Series is YOUR favorite? Comment below! Wheels need to be clean to look their best, with wheel and tire packages, get 10% off ceramic coating today at www.fitmentindustries.com/
Don’t make me pick one, gotta be the E30 or the E46 for me...
e30's my favorite then the e36 then the e46 ( the older the better :) )
@@deaimad7957 I think they’re all iconic cars in their own way. E46 drives better than E30 and E36 but E30 is the classic
E90 and E46 for sure!
Email me if you have any questions about gels rx8 I have alot of knowledge and tips on rotaries
A word of advice. If you hear a scraping sound only while accelerating, its the parking brake clip located above the drive shaft. Easy job without getting scammed by the dealership. :)
Thanks I figured that what it could be, only happens when sitting overnight
Is it a short sound, like something is moving very briefly when accelerating? Not all the time, but occasionally? Could you give more details please? Thanks.
If your steering wheel clunks but only one way it’s the thrust piece not the rack or the tie rods
Dude thank you lol
@@MrGiomig like it’s feeling like it’s rubbing on something while turning? I have that on my 335i I was thinking steering rack
The dual circle headlights of the 2012-2015 were the absolute best headlight design that BMW has ever produced. When those angry eyes showed up in your rear view mirror you thought, “That’s a BMW coming up, I better move over”. They were so recognizable as BMW.
Yes man, that dual circle is best headlight design that bmw has ever produced. Later restayle headlight design is shit.
haha, i feel you.. So many times on a dark evening im driving home and people drive to the bus stops to give space for me lol.. even though im 320i driver
f30s literally had the same headlights until 2019
@@EctoGamer no they didnt :D lci is way different.. some like some dont..
they don't look as aggressive imo but they look cleaner and more expensive
@@avgfinnishdude by bad
F30 bussin’
The og f30 man who honestly helped bring my f30 to what it is Jon your the reason I have my f30 and I thank you
Glad they showed so much love to the F30 TH-cam community.
Sheeeeeeeeshhhhhhh
Your making me want an 135😭
Hey, I made the video! 🔥🔥🔥
Your a legend, of course you did!
Of course 🤝
Personally speaking your videos have helped me and many other f30 owners so much it’s only fitting you get some spotlight when this platform is mentioned . Thank you and thank you fitment industries
Hey, you're the f30 God of youtube
Bryan is The Godfather of BMW on TH-cam
The 340 f30 is worlds better than the 335. The b58 is a fantastic engine, easier to work on and easier to make power. Mine is over 600hp with a downpipe, big turbo, upgraded high pressure fuel pump and a tune. Fantastic engine
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@@AdrienNov Im pretty sure he’s referring to the f30 335, not e9x
@@AdrienNov yeah the f30 specifically. That being said the n54 is brutal when it comes to maintenance costs over the b58. I used to have an n54. Love it, hated how unreliable it was.
Agree on everything except for the easier yo work on. F30 335 owner here
@@iraqtv11 the b58 has been much easier than my buddies n55 engine. My downpipe is easier, turbo is easier, I dont have to do the charge pipe but if it did it's easier. The one thing the n55 has over me is oil changes. Yours are easy af. Mine are a bit of a hassle
F30 is such a beautiful platform
About a year ago I got an f30 328i and man have I fallen in love with that car. This video has made me so glad to see, and all of us f30 people need to stick together. I think one of the best communities is the bmw community and how we all stick together and love each other’s cars and have respect for how each other modify them. Cant wait to do more to mine and love seeing everyone show love toward theirs.
Are you me? Literally got my 328i about a year ago too and feel the same way 🙌🏽
@@saqifali1682 i might be xD. Us bmw guys gotta stick together. You do any modifying to yours yet? ive got a few visual mods and exhaust. that 2.0 liter sounds great. the damn thing is so fun imo. I'd Love to hear about yours
lmao show love to the community. use your turn signals, stop driving like you own a laferrari 💀
@@infure what’s a blinker?
Got mine last September to go with my e60 550i. Both are great cars. Fast and fun. The e60nis stock and the f30 is all done up
I've never clicked on a video so FAST. I love my F30 340i and the ESRs I bought from you guys and put on it made me love it even more!
This made me appreciate my car so much more. Been eyeballing the F80 M3 but I think I'm gonna hold tight for a little bit more. Currently stage 2 FBO and it's a blast to drive (335i).
Yo have you gotten the F80 yet?
@@e30lexis halfway there 🤣 got a 340i with the b58 instead. No M, but still a blast to drive
@@J2dad5389 I'd say a 340i is more than half way there and you probably saved yourself a ton of cash, especially if you're never going to track it. I thought I wanted a the M3 also but the more I look at the $ and how I drive, the 328i is actually more reasonable for my needs. 240 hp and 33mpg hwy? Yes please.
@@chaff5they retain that mpg even when stage 2 flashed, its great
Me watching this waiting for them to talk about the 340i
Send the uninformed to the 335i and keep the well informed user with the 340i : )
Lmao i was saying the same thing.
Same but aye my 340 is slept on so let ‘em sleep !!!
I want a 340i damn, currently on a 335i but that B58 engine is tempting
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My F30 LCI never fails to put a smile on my face after a long day of dealing with idiots! May have the B47 Diesel engine but hey, good mileage and one tank of fuel a month 🙌
Dad bought a first model year F34 335, and I bought it off him last year. Phenomenal car and gets my drums from one gig to the next faster than ever before. Only downside is its got quite a bit of road noise that they took care of the next year.
I’m surprised he didn’t go in depth on the B58 motor considering stock turbo cars with e85 and an updated HPFP are slaying muscle cars left and right.
The b58 is stupid good
@@s7robe297 yeah im almost offended by the lack of mention. they could be making a video on it considering how much they researched the F30...
@@Michael-rp5tc
Im glad he didn’t mention the B58 much. Best kept secret for a few more months🤣
@@k2dogg86 the price range on those are crazy so prefer him staying quiet about it.
B58s are slapping any n55/n54 don’t think he knows anything about the b58
As a mechanic at a bmw shop the F chassis cars are very nice. My favorite is the F80 m3. Perfect car perfect engine. BUT as an e36 owner. No new bmw will ever beat the older bmws. Love the channel and the website keep it up boys 👌🤌👍
F30 IS KING
E90 👑
E90 is better than the f30 but the e30 is the best.
Bruh e30,e36,e46 & e90.
SMH 🤦♂️
E30 all day even know it’s just a Toyota Corolla
F30 is not king I have one the only good car that comes from the 3 series line up is the 340i.
So you want a lotus exige s. Day 184.
Can’t wait to hear you Guys saying *so you want a lotus exige s*
as the proud owner of an F30 335i, thank you. I was beginning to feel like all anyone would ever acknowledge is the e9x platform and now I feel seen
340i was the best car I ever drove. Super fun to drive leaves a smile on your face. Love it!
Just bought a 2015 335i with a dinan tune setup on it, couldn’t be happier with it! Car is just amazing for the price!
This guy is literally the best person to listen to!! He’s hilarious and very attention grabbing haha love it
I have a 2014 F30 335i xdrive, all I have on it is an ecu CAI. The car is bulletproof, and definitely underrated on power.
Ayyy so happy y’all made this video I been looking into these heavy the past week cause I’m getting one next year
My car (first car) is my dads old 320d f30. I have done some external mods and the car looks fucking amazing. Reliable as hell. It has been driven almost everyday since 2013 and now it’s mine, still running almost as it did in 2013🥰😋
I'm an F23 owner and I love my topless German.
Picked up my f30 340i back in 2018. Since then I’ve had a blast the first time working on a car, and getting her past the 400hp mark . Lots of TH-cam and forum resources. Highly recommend anyone on the fence
Oh and I got her in ‘18 but she was a ‘17 with RWD, and only a couple thousand miles 🥰. Someone else ate a lot of depreciation lol.
Got a 340i f30 about a year ago and I love it, just ordered some fortune autos for it and can’t wait to get them put on
Picked up my f30 , 5 months ago and couldn’t be happier with a car . Absolutely love it . Awesome vid
What f30 is it? What engine?
@@menukaariyadasa5863 mines a 13 328i with the n20
Is it worth the purchase or are there better options
finally, been waiting for this for so long!
Finally I've been waiting for long enough😭♥️
My 2014 335 is my favorite car I have owned by far. Amazing car, cheap upgrades, and tunes, super reliable!
Hey, I was wondering how much would you pay for a mechanic owned 2014 Bmw 328i Clean Title With 130,000 Miles Fully Loaded I’m from New York they say it’s mostly high way due to it being a out of state car seller has it listed at 9,500 no check engine light and regularly maintained oil changed every 30,000 he said it passes inspection too but it’s a N20
@@nbarae2508 $9,500?!?! BUY IT NOW
@@blonded3598 every 3,000 but yeah
@@nbarae2508 dude thats a steal! I was gonna say $13,000
I bought a 2013 Bmw f30 328i xdrive twin turbo a month ago loving it everyday very happy with my purchase
YESSS FINALLY MADE THE F30 ONE. Miss my f30 so much it was a fun ass car
I have owned my f30 335i msport for a little over a year now and I’ve fallen in love with it I will agree when I first started working on it it was a bit of a task but not to bad and mods are plentiful and I’ve made new friends who have similar cars, to me it’s a great buy if you can find one with lower mileage
I just picked up the F82… I love it ❤️
Yessir! Proud f30 owner here. Great platform for a daily car
I love my F30 330e, stage 1 tune got it up to 340hp on the wheels and 550nm of torque, which is more than enough for me.
I might have taken some of your “if you want to feel connected to your car and the ground go buy a 35 year old car” advice and got a 30 year old e30 last week lol.
I love the f30. yeah it’s less analog but much more comfortable. Sometimes I’m driving sporty and fast, but other times I can just relax and enjoy the comfort and luxury like a mini 5 or 7 series. Mine has been a dream owning and maintaining. I love the g20 also, I’ll keep my f30 forever but buy a g20 in its lci stage.
Great video. The F30 is fun out the box, even more fun FBO with a tune. But if you can get a stage 2 turbo or better... watch out!
My stock turbo croaked and I replaced it with a Pure Turbos kit. The car looks great as well even without mods. No regrets.
I've been asking for this one a long time ago and you did it 😩❤️ finally
F30 is just so naturally aggressive looking and it looks like so much fun to modify and make your own. I need one
I just got one a couple months ago. They are incredible for what they cost now.
The F30 definitely has some sexy curves! I have a 328i m sport FBO with a stage 2 bootmod3 tune in Glacier Silver. I wasn't a fan of carbon fiber prior to this car but the previous owner installed a couple carbon fiber parts and with the curves and the color the carbon fiber looked amazing so I started adding more and more and all of a sudden there isn't much more I can do except maybe upgrade things I've already done.
I'll tell you what though, she looks so sexy and I get a lot of compliments! Compliments are great but it's more about personal enjoyment and enjoy it I do hahaha!!
If you're thinking about it just do it! Went from an e92 335i to an f30 and yes, it's electric steering and yes, it can't hold quite as much power with the n55 but as a daily I'd say 400 wheel is plenty. (Get one in manual if you can, it worth the wait trust me)
Never regret getting F30 still looks great and in the future.
I drive my brothers f30 every now and then and I love it the only thing that I’m not too fond of is how big it feels but that’s because I’m coming from the perspective of my e36
This was a nice surprise, F30 BABY!
I have the F30 320i 2013 man what a car. I will never buy anything but BMW from now on
When Alex does his intro🔥🔥🔥
Wait until he answers your technical questions via text.
Me" Should I ask if this The Alex?" Lol
Jon and Bryan with the features 🔥🔥
My favorite series on this channel
Thanks to this video, I found the wheels I want. They are in the backdrop!! 🤟🏼❤️
which ones ?
sharing is caring
I love my 15 F30 with the N20.
Running B14 coil overs, 19 inch wheels, intake, tuned, IC, still gets 23mpg around town, 33 on freeway, handles great, 2 years almost and done nothing but new plugs and oil changes.
Would you buy a 2014 F30 with 130,000 Highway miles? N20
@@nbarae2508 I just bought a 2013 328i with 147k. Make sure to check timing chain and make sure service has been kept up to date
@@nbarae2508 I wouldn’t. You can’t verify what percentage was on the highway. With Bimmers being lease cars new, you can find low mileage examples, that NEEDED to be kept up on maintenance. I’m finding 328’s and 335’s for all around $20k with low mileage. 130k is just too much to justify paying a bit less than what you could get.
@@caydanbennett9794 I have 320i n20 with BM3 tune.. ehh, 100k (KM) just got passed and im hearing slight whine from the engine (most likely timing chain or oil chain) and im going to replace it personally.. its like 500-650$ job..
I would get -100k miles if possible as you can feel the miles easily.. you can actually hear it in my videos at 6k+ rpm
I got a f30 328 with 120k mile for around 10k with all paperwork with it
First minute had me dying 🤣🤣 been waiting for this one since the e46 video
I love my F30s i own two M sport 328i, so easy to work on I swear compared to earlier generations but do all your preventative maintenance and your car will stay on the road for a long long time
Personally speaking, I own a 2013 335i msport with the n55 (pwg) I run a bbk 3.4+ turbo kit and all supporting mods making 700+ whp (stock trans and engine) this car is an absolute beast, never have had an issue with anything other than the occasional limp causes by traction issues. I love it anday never get rid of it. Great option for people looking for a easy 600whp+ build with awesome style
What did you do to make that powe
You still have the car?
Kies and Justin are the sickest resources. Learned about modifying and tuning on my f30 328i. Just get the 335, or you’ll regret being limited to about 300hp or so (without drastic changes).
My only problem with the f30 is the huge line separating the hood and the bumper right on top of the car made very obvious by brighter colors. Not a problem with darker colors tho. Other than that it’s a gorgeous car and full of sharp edges for more sport effect
I’m shopping for a 340i right now and I am VERY excited!
Omg you finally made a f30 video, I'm so happy 😁😁😁😁😁
The F30 loooks mean by nature and I love it
I love my F30 it’s such a great great bmw and it’s aging so very well👌🏼
My guy completely skipped the 340i with the super tune friendly B58. Simple tune e85, and Downpipe gets you into the 11s in the 1/4 mile.
Love my f30 328 and I can think about is upgrading to a 340. Huge community tons of info amazing daily. *Knock on wood grain* outside regular maintenance haven’t had a major job. Radiator was changed under warranty. Don’t skip out on regular maintenance you’ll be good.
Is the F30 328 pretty good for what it is want to buy it since it’s more reliable
Just started financing for a 2015 335i m sport at 19, it’s fun and I love it when it’s actually working right, I do everything myself so it’s been pretty cheap to fix but if I wasn’t mechanically inclined I’d have been bankrupt within the first 2 months of owning it, I’ve had to do my oil filter housing gaskets, the transmission mechatronics, belt and tensioner and a crank seal as added relief because of the n55 failure that goes with the belt and crank, and lastly my oil pan gasket. In all it’s cost me around 700-800 give or take within the last 3 months of ownership and if I wasn’t doing it myself it would’ve been 5k+ at a shop. I wouldn’t recommend buying this car if you don’t have the money to support it or the ability to fix it yourself. I’d be putting out around 400whp if I wasn’t worried now about it not holding the beating I give it stock, regardless it’s a blast to drive stock but I will need more soon
Wow, was planning on buying this as my first car, how convenient!
I was worried he was going to talk smack, but to my surprise this was all around good and showed much love to the F30 TH-cam Community. Agreed on the burble tune I did it to begin with, but grew out of it pretty quick especially after it burnt out my O2 sensor. I would go with the BBS CI-R, but I'm biased toward that style. You want performance get the 340, B58 is superior in almost every way except sound. N55 just sounds so good with the proper exhaust setup.
No way, the B58 with MPPSK sounds filthy good. You can’t capture that noise on video well, it’s spine tingling in person. Depends on your exhaust taste though. Some prefer raspy and pops, I do not like rasp or pops.
@@thomasburns3345 Nah, N55 all the way for me. I know and have seen tons of B58 exhaust setups. Just about everyone of them says they wish it sounded like an N55. I’m not blowing smoke as I have a 440 as well. I hate burbles either way though. Exhaust sound is subjective to each person so hard to tell somebody else what sounds better. We can all agree to disagree. 🤣🤣🤣
@@CarsWithKeav fair enough! I love the b58, so I bought a 340i MPPSK and my god! I came from a B8.5 S4 and I miss the charger whine sometimes, but if I am missing that I just pop the sport button and crack the window and forget it all! I think we can both agree that BMW turbo straight six sound incredible (except the S55 for some odd reason).
I love my F30. The N55 motor is a fantastic platform and with a few upgrades, it’s good ole bulletproof fun. But, I have an e90 loaner while she gets an alignment and I must say, there is something magical about the old hydraulic power steering. The new ones can get close with suspension and tire upgrades, but RIP hydraulic 🙌🏻. That said, F30 is still the balls. Fight me.
Ayeee you guys made it !! AWESOME !!!
When we don’t talk about the b58🤨 it’s literally better than n55 in every way imaginable. Do a video on all b58 motor cars pls
Fr tho
I agree.
Keep it on the low let us make money 😂😂😂
@@Justanothercarguynyc forreal! Let me get the 340i first at least lmao
I have a f31 with a n20 in it... my favorite car ever
Bought a diesel F30 for $16,500 back in April. Absolutely love it and loving the 50 mpg with today's prices.
Any issues so far ?
But that requires premium fuel?
E92 FTW!!! This made me rewatch the e92 video.
F30 is a great platform, tons of after market support, beauty
Got myself black 2014 320d in mint condition. Enough power and torque for everyday drive. Overall a really good car for it’s value. And still looking pretty modern, considering it’s not a new car. Would recommend!
I’m in the process of getting your car right now but it’s a 320i. How many miles? Did you change the timing chain?
@@MartynCollins in 8 months I have cleaned intake manifold, dpf exhaust filter, changed brakes and changed gearbox oil. Timing chain is the next one on the list, because milleage is 270k km. No bad noices comming from the engine, but don’t want to risk it. First owner was from Germany and had put a lot of km on the car, but it was maintained at bmw dealership for all it’s life. So far car had no issues at all, just all the maintaince stuff you should do on any car.
these videos literally always make my day better!! so many laughs and smiles
Had mine since 2015 and keeping it for awhile..
You're the Joshua Weissman of cars and I love it.
Love my 2016 340 xdrive 6speed. Two things i wish i did differently when purchasing my car was driving a previous gen 3 series (E92) to experience hydraulic steering and looking for one with the MPPSK package. Don’t regret my purchase though but will look into driving and e92 rwd for the experience.
I have the Last F30 335 xdrive Msport. It is the last generation of the 335 before they switched to 340. I could've waited for the 340 but it wasn't a huge upgrade.
Decided a year ago when my e90 325 takes a shit im getting an f31 wagon. 100% need that big boi on air in my life
F30 MPPK stock owner for 3 years now. CPO warranty has been real treat, the car is covered for 3 more years under warranty. Now that I am more familiar with the platform, I am thinking of getting a used one with low miles and decent price to mod the S**t out of. Great car if maintenance is done gaskets, spark plugs and oil changes etc. Clocked mine 0-100KPH in 4.7 and its stock!
340i/m340i do a video please
Have a MKV supra as a fun weekender. F30 as a daily. BMW makes me a happy guy
About a month ago I picked up a BMW E39 5 series I got the muffler on the cold air next is the map tune then after that a big ol turbskis
E90 owner here. Agree with the steering feel, skipping the F30 and going to the G20 M340i - the electronic steering feel is a little closer to the mechanical.
The F30 is definitely a BMW I can recommend as a first car or first BMW
would a 2013, 328i with 70,000 Miles be reliable? only reason i ask is because I work in a warehouse, i make $17.04 an hour and work full time 40 hours, but not sure if it's enough money to maintain this car.
@@SuperEman500 have you decided lmao same boat but it kills me that i dont think i can afford it yet if my shit brakes. So ill stick to my piece of shit nissan altima for now lmao
@@SuperEman500 don’t do it. If you have to ask then no it’s out of your budget. I only say this because pre 2015 4 banger f30’s were susceptible to the oil chain tensioners guides and sprockets going bad due to “German engineering”. This causes either 5k in damages if you’re lucky, or completely grenading the engine. Not that it happens very often it is a somewhat rare occurrence however it was enough for BMW to lose a class action lawsuit over the matter. Stick to late 2014-2015 and up and they’re actually fantastic to own. Super reliable with the amazing ZF tranny to boot.
@@SuperEman500 yes as Jay cookies said, if you have to ask do not do it especially not at $17hr. Unless you were living at your parents and don't have a lot of expenses then you might be okay. Also if you're getting it I would learn how to work on cars if you don't already know how. It is a very reliable car if you take care of it, but be prepared to do work on your own unless you want to pay BMW. The timing chains are susceptible to go, I know because mine started going and I am actually in the process of changing my timing chain myself right now. I should be done doing my timing chain tomorrow or the day after.
I’ve had a 335i then M3 V8 E93 and now a white M4 S55 F83 convertible on red leather interior also ordered 763M’s brand new plus I set aside plenty of money for repairs like the lithium battery is super expensive plus the rotors plus crank hub
Get a F30 MSport wagon, 330i and up. Really good looking and good feeling I highly recommend looking into it.
Thanks for the feature 🔥🔥🔥
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f36 435 / 440 is a great deal too. Same fun and power with a hatchback and sportier styling.
Finally, been waiting for years
recently got an F22. love it.
Love my 17 320ix. It’s no tire smoker but it’s my baby!
Owned an f30 for a few years now i love everything but its ability for the hubs and brakes to rust... recommend first mod, hubs n brakes and upgrade control arms.
The 335 is good, but the 340i is just incredible.
I just picked up this 340i, downpipes, tune, I'm putting maybe 415-440 whp on 93. It's absolutely wild. Other than some mild coolant consumption, it's been fine so far, knock on wood.
Gen 1 B58 is where it’s at ladies and gents. Make some big power on them
He deserves his props
I just got a bmw f30 active hybrid 3 and it’s a great car
I had a f32 and now a f82 . The best platform
E30 is better
@@Bacon_E30 E92 has entered the chat
@@joshdominguez341 E46 is king
The 93% depreciation mark after a decade is 👌🏻👌🏻
damn thats if they make it a decade am i rite