Following your Videos Ever since i ordered my m240i convertible in 2016 as you were the Only One who was giving insight in your First thoughts about B58 engine Keep it up:-)
Name a car that looks better as a saloon than as an estate/wagon. I'm thinking through the list and I can't find one...Mercedes C/E class, Jaguar XF, BMW 3/5 series, Audi A4/6, Volvos, Porsche Panamera, Volkswagen Passat...all look better as wagons.
Joe needs to get that car onto Carwow against Matt in a B3 Touring and for kicks throw in the current RS4 as well. Now thats a drag race id love to see.
Just picked up my M340i in Tanzanite from Tony yesterday - been looking forward to this review to see what I can do for a mid-life refresh in a year or two to mine! Top vid Joe 👌
Fantastic piece of kit, just gone from a tuned 335d x drive to a 135i and I’m in love, petrol, fun and the sounds are making me smile every mile. This is superb though. Great video yet again. I had an ALPINA a few years back and I’ve seen everyone asking for a comparison, I think the ALPINA would be the one but of course it’s a load more cash again. Both beautiful in my eyes. A phenomenal looking tourer. Thanks for sharing Joe
You can`t be serious. M is not only an increase of power; it's a stiffer chassis, more communicating steering, a hardcore response of the powertrain and what about the looking of the car... I have a 340i MPPSK and I can not wait to 2022 to get a M3...
Its looks lovely, but £4k for a tuning box alone 🤑 I appreciate it keeps the warranty intact but that's still outrageous. Good job its well out of my price range so I don't have to worry 😝
LOVE that car - especially in that colour. However, the front splitter is a rubbish fit - it doesn't follow the bumper lines at all. The exhaust howveer, that's a master piece on the rear end of that car
Not a fan of those wheels personally but OMG this is the perfect daily! ACS and Berry BMW have outdone themselves. Love this OEM+ style. Great video as always!
Lovely car. Just think it looks better on the stock wheels. Rather to many AC Shnitzer logos but I guess easy eneough to remove. Very proffesional review as allways Joe👌
What a car. It looks amazing and seems very very fast. I wonder how it compares to the latest Alpina B3 Touring. Alpina being known for the exceptional ride comfort and performance, it should be pretty close.
I saw this car Berry’s Heathrow at the beginning of December. Stunning looking far in the flesh. I do need an estate, however the current 3 series touring looking amazing.
For the money the RS4 is a more attractive wagon. I wouldn’t have a tuned M ‘light’ when I could get a full fledged RS. I am a BMW owner and fanboy, but I couldn’t justify this one. Enjoyed the video Joe.
Not a big fan of Audi’s but agree, that’s what it’s up against. You’d really have to just want something different and not really care much about the money.
In reality the price difference is massive. A base spec M340i touring is around £41k after discount, with a full ACS3 coversion you're looking at £55k A base spec RS 4 is around £64k, you might get 3% off but that car would still lack the standard equipment of a base M340i.
This looks so much better than the upcoming M3. Now if only it had an S58 or even S63 (Could you imagine). Well I guess thats where the Alpina B3 comes into play.
Michi Scholl yes the Alpina will probably be a lot more special. Besides the optical modification of this ACS, which some will will like and some will no, this ACS is technically just a standard M340i with a 500€ tuning box for some extra hp
Thanks for the great video! I was looking forward to it after the presentation video of the M340i in Hockenheimsilber. I have also installed the AC Schnitzer lowering springs in my M340i Touring and am very satisfied with them. I like the look of the exhaust system very much, but I can only drive it to my customers to a limited extent. I have to keep the look subtle. But I love the overall package of the ACS3 Touring, I wouldn't be worth the significant surcharge for the Alpina B3 here in Austria either.
Hot looking ride by ACS I feel they tuned it perfectly looks wise and engine too props to BMW with their M340i touring looking forward to the M3 touring!
Get rid of the AC sticker on the side, get rid of the M badge on the wing, add a little silver ACS badge in the same style as the M badge in its place.
It is still a wagon, it reminds me of our Balkans when they come home from work in Germany. All together they have 4 grades of primary school, but the wagons are ridden in all colors and shapes.
Good review Joe👍🏻 I am seriously considering the new touring in either 340i or 340d. My heart says M340i but my head and wallet say 340d due to fuel consumption. It would be good if you could review a 340d in either salon or touring guise on your channel to get your views on both M340d vs M340i derivatives.
Best all round wagons in the world hands down. Mine takes us to the alps every year which is sore on it and totals 25k miles average and just doesn’t break down ever. I miss having a spare wheel though and I’d be broke with a 4.0 fuel bill.(although I’d have an even bigger smile with that noise)
Another great video and a great car if a little on the expensive side, but as you say there's deals to be had from TRL. Also looks like you've been watching Harry Metcalf as that's his go to road for all his test drives.
Great video, thanks for sharing it. I drive an M340 I xdrive 2020, at the dealership they told me that I could not change the runflats by conventional tires as this would affect the behaviour of the car big time. Has something else other than the tires, rims and spring been changed to this ACS? Are the shock absorbers stock? Thanks in advance.
@@liamwaters2360 Its near Burford, Oxfordshire. I came across these same roads a few years back by accident and they really are amazing, full of cool twists and turns combined with decent stretches with good visibility where you can put the hammer down.
Joe, I'm not always a fan of BMW but despite one or two styling issues main one being the grille which still offends me slightly, nowhere near the pain the M3/4 grille gives me but I have to say that is a great looking car mate 👍
This > new M3 all day Also amazed that BMW endorsed TRL putting together a proper M3 competitor and gave it full warranty! Wonder if that’ll change if too many people buy them!
I discovered your channel about 3 months ago due to my love of German machinery. What seems odd to me is that it seems 70% of your videos are in rainy or wet weather. You should join us in Texas!
What’s not to love with this car ? My own M240 is about to be fitted with ACS springs & dampers as the standard M sport suspension is very harsh and I’m being kind here..... Also, ACS 1 19” rims too. It’s all bought, just needs fitting 👍👍 Great vid by the way 😎
Man this car brings back memories, in 2007 I owned a E36 M3 Evo AC Schnitzer tuned to about 400bhp in estrol blue. I sold it in 2010 for 22k, it only had 46,000 on the clock. I wish I kept it. 🤦♂️
I understand it’s nicely specd with individual paint and the additional ACS stuff but the Alpina B3 Touring is 68k. I’d definitely get a B3 instead. With 455bhp, 516lb ft of torque and a top speed of 186. I just know it would be better I’d rarely see another one if ever.
Thank you for this great review. I also drive a G21 M340i. It`s a Mild Hybrid. What do you think about the Eibach or AC Schnitzer Springs in combination with the adaptive M suspension? Kind regards, Thomas
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Swap out the 7 series for that and offer "High speed limo services".
Great video Joe. I’ve been so excited about this car, pretty disappointed with the sound? Maybe just not captured on the video. Hopefully additional videos will show it off and do it justice.
Hey Joe love the channel! Not sure if you have done this but I’m looking at an M2 competition 2020, what is the best setup for daily and track use? I want grip and drivability in the winters, I enjoy laptimes so handling for me over power is paramount! Love to hear your thoughts! I’d be going dct just because better daily and faster track times. Love to see a video on that👍 thanks
It does seem like a lot - I paid £60k for a highly specced new D3 F31 just under 4-years ago (thanks to a Joe Achilles video!) which is probably a better all-rounder. I guess that's the cost of progress.
Hi Joe... big fan, followed you over the last three years. Just want to ask you about getting a M340D TOURING with the Schnitzer kit on. My question is with the heavier engine will it ruin the ride of the car. The colour I would go for would be in Nardo Grey... What are your thoughts.. Thanks DMS...
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Thanks for watching as always guys, your support in 2020 has been unreal! See you all soon 👊
Awesome video, what a piece of kit,
Just recently subscribed to this channel. Great video! Keep up the brilliant work! 👊
Thanks Joe for showing us a beautiful care with splendid specs
Following your Videos Ever since i ordered my m240i convertible in 2016 as you were the Only One who was giving insight in your First thoughts about B58 engine
Keep it up:-)
Just seen this - 6.1k views in 2hrs vs 9k views in 2 days on the hot hatch.... everyone LOVES a fast estate!
Is it just me or are loads of tourers now more attractive than their saloon counterparts??
Agree!
Estate is ALWAYS better looking than saloon! Check out the cancelled Alfa Giulia estate!
Name a car that looks better as a saloon than as an estate/wagon. I'm thinking through the list and I can't find one...Mercedes C/E class, Jaguar XF, BMW 3/5 series, Audi A4/6, Volvos, Porsche Panamera, Volkswagen Passat...all look better as wagons.
jeebus2121 aside from the e34 and e39, estate is always better, especially on the e46
Always have been been driving estates advants tourings for years would ever buy a saloon
Joe needs to get that car onto Carwow against Matt in a B3 Touring and for kicks throw in the current RS4 as well. Now thats a drag race id love to see.
This might be the prettiest estate on the market right now! The color combination is on point as well. I just love it!
Na the audi rs6 is the best looking estate in the world!
Would be interesting to see a comparison with the B3 touring. I think I'd rather the Alpina but this does look the business. Great vid Joe.
Yeah I'm certain the ALPINA would be amazing, but in reality around 15k more spec for spec. There won't be any ALPINA's on the channel for a while.
@@JoeAchilles1 uh oh why's that?! :-(
Just picked up my M340i in Tanzanite from Tony yesterday - been looking forward to this review to see what I can do for a mid-life refresh in a year or two to mine! Top vid Joe 👌
Fantastic piece of kit, just gone from a tuned 335d x drive to a 135i and I’m in love, petrol, fun and the sounds are making me smile every mile. This is superb though. Great video yet again. I had an ALPINA a few years back and I’ve seen everyone asking for a comparison, I think the ALPINA would be the one but of course it’s a load more cash again. Both beautiful in my eyes. A phenomenal looking tourer. Thanks for sharing Joe
I'd rather have that than the new m3.
Yep doesn't have that god awful grill that looks like its been snorting something
Same
Or the alpina
You can`t be serious. M is not only an increase of power; it's a stiffer chassis, more communicating steering, a hardcore response of the powertrain and what about the looking of the car... I have a 340i MPPSK and I can not wait to 2022 to get a M3...
I guess you're not the only one :)
Alpina and AC Schitzner really know how to make great cars even more special 😍
Absolutely love this car, all you'd ever need in one package. Looks incredible, rare to get a car that ticks so many boxes.
Its looks lovely, but £4k for a tuning box alone 🤑 I appreciate it keeps the warranty intact but that's still outrageous. Good job its well out of my price range so I don't have to worry 😝
LOVE that car - especially in that colour. However, the front splitter is a rubbish fit - it doesn't follow the bumper lines at all. The exhaust howveer, that's a master piece on the rear end of that car
Not a fan of those wheels personally but OMG this is the perfect daily! ACS and Berry BMW have outdone themselves. Love this OEM+ style. Great video as always!
Lovely car. Just think it looks better on the stock wheels. Rather to many AC Shnitzer logos but I guess easy eneough to remove.
Very proffesional review as allways Joe👌
What a car. It looks amazing and seems very very fast.
I wonder how it compares to the latest Alpina B3 Touring. Alpina being known for the exceptional ride comfort and performance, it should be pretty close.
I saw this car Berry’s Heathrow at the beginning of December. Stunning looking far in the flesh. I do need an estate, however the current 3 series touring looking amazing.
Joe your enthusiasm and insight, and your enthusiastic driving footage make these videos such a pleasure to watch mate nice one!
For the money the RS4 is a more attractive wagon. I wouldn’t have a tuned M ‘light’ when I could get a full fledged RS. I am a BMW owner and fanboy, but I couldn’t justify this one. Enjoyed the video Joe.
Not a big fan of Audi’s but agree, that’s what it’s up against. You’d really have to just want something different and not really care much about the money.
75k is mental for this
In reality the price difference is massive. A base spec M340i touring is around £41k after discount, with a full ACS3 coversion you're looking at £55k A base spec RS 4 is around £64k, you might get 3% off but that car would still lack the standard equipment of a base M340i.
Gorgeous car and always loved a red interior. Bit too much "Schnitzer" labelling though, they really went to town with it.
What a fantastic car I’d love one. Great and sensible review. All the best Brett
What a beautiful Machine!! I love wagons!!👌🏽🔥🔥Thanks for another great video Joe!!👊🏼
I like the looks of the B3 better. The sound is fantastic. Red interior never does it for me.
I could listen to that lovely 6 cylinders all day.
Serious Dad Wagon Joe - love the additional styling and peace of mind that would come from the ACS parts and warranty.
Daily driver goals
Very nice Joe, and brilliant video as usual 👍🏻
This looks so much better than the upcoming M3. Now if only it had an S58 or even S63 (Could you imagine). Well I guess thats where the Alpina B3 comes into play.
Michi Scholl yes the Alpina will probably be a lot more special.
Besides the optical modification of this ACS, which some will will like and some will no, this ACS is technically just a standard M340i with a 500€ tuning box for some extra hp
Thanks for the great video! I was looking forward to it after the presentation video of the M340i in Hockenheimsilber. I have also installed the AC Schnitzer lowering springs in my M340i Touring and am very satisfied with them. I like the look of the exhaust system very much, but I can only drive it to my customers to a limited extent. I have to keep the look subtle. But I love the overall package of the ACS3 Touring, I wouldn't be worth the significant surcharge for the Alpina B3 here in Austria either.
Hot looking ride by ACS I feel they tuned it perfectly looks wise and engine too props to BMW with their M340i touring looking forward to the M3 touring!
Probably been asked this already - have you driven the B3 yet? Would love to see how this compares. Great video as always buddy.
I would still have an Alpina B3s over that.
rims ac better
Great video Joe worth waiting for 👌
Thank you buddy 👊
Joe Achilles just posted on your Instagram posting too. 👍👌
I’ve been waiting for this for sooooo longggg!!! Awesome content Joe, keep the good work going 👏🏼👍🏼
Some would say it's a poor man's RS-6, but it looks like a huge amount of car for the money. Great video!
Cars don’t get better or sexier than this! Nice review
that b58 engine man.Solid as a f'in rock.Great video once again joe
phantom2k10 b58 is great, with just a 500€ tuning box or ECU flash you get some extra 100-120hp over stock 320-370hp
@@vollcare3594 i'm looking to stage 1 my m240i early next year
That thing is a beauty !!! Great video Joe.
Very good review 👏 I'm interested in your opinion Joe, what car would you pick between 540i xdrive saloon and m340i touring?
I'm not a fan of wagons but this looks sick id definitely drive this
Looks amazing Joe. Front end is definitely better than the M3!
As a road car I don't think the new M3 can be much better than this.
This car looks really nice👌🏼
Thats a damnnnn hot wagon mannn😍😍😍 those wheels color tail light and diffuser
Get rid of the AC sticker on the side, get rid of the M badge on the wing, add a little silver ACS badge in the same style as the M badge in its place.
Awesome Joe great review as always buddy what a motor big thumbs-up 👍
Thats the first 3 series touring that actually looks good
Beautiful car, perfect for daily life. Top vid Joe 👍
It is still a wagon, it reminds me of our Balkans when they come home from work in Germany. All together they have 4 grades of primary school, but the wagons are ridden in all colors and shapes.
Good review Joe👍🏻
I am seriously considering the new touring in either 340i or 340d. My heart says M340i but my head and wallet say 340d due to fuel consumption.
It would be good if you could review a 340d in either salon or touring guise on your channel to get your views on both M340d vs M340i derivatives.
Another great Video Joe! Thanks for sharing.
Such a great video Joe, key insights here but man oh man, I cannot wait for the Touring 😍
Best all round wagons in the world hands down. Mine takes us to the alps every year which is sore on it and totals 25k miles average and just doesn’t break down ever. I miss having a spare wheel though and I’d be broke with a 4.0 fuel bill.(although I’d have an even bigger smile with that noise)
The only car that matters...!
Another great video and a great car if a little on the expensive side, but as you say there's deals to be had from TRL. Also looks like you've been watching Harry Metcalf as that's his go to road for all his test drives.
Great video, thanks for sharing it. I drive an M340 I xdrive 2020, at the dealership they told me that I could not change the runflats by conventional tires as this would affect the behaviour of the car big time. Has something else other than the tires, rims and spring been changed to this ACS? Are the shock absorbers stock? Thanks in advance.
The car looks perfect 👌
Car looks mega. Who knew HS would look so good on the family wagon 🔥
The AUTOID mirror caps on here too 🤟🏼🤟🏼
That's Harry Metcalf's favourite road
Was just about to comment!
Anyone know the name of it?
I thought the same, Harry's dip and the wall.
@@liamwaters2360 Its near Burford, Oxfordshire. I came across these same roads a few years back by accident and they really are amazing, full of cool twists and turns combined with decent stretches with good visibility where you can put the hammer down.
@@liamwaters2360 B4437 that leads to Charlbury. It's short but very sweet!
Joe, I'm not always a fan of BMW but despite one or two styling issues main one being the grille which still offends me slightly, nowhere near the pain the M3/4 grille gives me but I have to say that is a great looking car mate 👍
Thats how the new M3 should look it looks perfect
This > new M3 all day
Also amazed that BMW endorsed TRL putting together a proper M3 competitor and gave it full warranty! Wonder if that’ll change if too many people buy them!
It’s also a clear sign that BMW are well aware that the B58 has way more to give than stock as we all knew
Superb Joe!!! Great video, great car 👍❤️
I discovered your channel about 3 months ago due to my love of German machinery. What seems odd to me is that it seems 70% of your videos are in rainy or wet weather. You should join us in Texas!
This ac Schitzner m340i exhaust makes the c63s with opf sound REALLY modest
Oh my! This is perfect.
B3 Touring with the S58 should be pretty good too! The next level exclusivity 😉
What’s not to love with this car ? My own M240 is about to be fitted with ACS springs & dampers as the standard M sport suspension is very harsh and I’m being kind here.....
Also, ACS 1 19” rims too. It’s all bought, just needs fitting 👍👍
Great vid by the way 😎
Ian Barford I can highly recommend ST-XA or KW Street Comfort Suspension for the M140/240
40 mpg while cruising on the highway? Impressive!
Thanks Joe! The video I've been waiting for! It's a beast! Yes, it's not a full ///M but at least it doesn't look like a pig! 🐷🐷
Man this car brings back memories, in 2007 I owned a E36 M3 Evo AC Schnitzer tuned to about 400bhp in estrol blue. I sold it in 2010 for 22k, it only had 46,000 on the clock. I wish I kept it. 🤦♂️
Awesome wagon
Great review joe, seems a top package. It’s a normal version of this or x3 m40i next for me
What a car !!! Love it
I understand it’s nicely specd with individual paint and the additional ACS stuff but the Alpina B3 Touring is 68k. I’d definitely get a B3 instead. With 455bhp, 516lb ft of torque and a top speed of 186. I just know it would be better I’d rarely see another one if ever.
Thank you for this great review. I also drive a G21 M340i. It`s a Mild Hybrid. What do you think about the Eibach or AC Schnitzer Springs in combination with the adaptive M suspension? Kind regards, Thomas
Swap out the 7 series for that and offer "High speed limo services".
🤣🤣🤣
@@JoeAchilles1 I refer you to the French series of documentary movies Taxi through Taxi 5. "I'm no doctor but I like emergencies".
Stunning car and a great video!
Awesome video joe smashed it
Great video Joe. I’ve been so excited about this car, pretty disappointed with the sound? Maybe just not captured on the video. Hopefully additional videos will show it off and do it justice.
I am already thinking of buying. thanks!
That's the best daily you can buy today
May sound expensive but I've seen E220 diesels being speced to over £50k.
Need that 340 on my drive
That is bloody impressive!
I'm waiting for the M3 Touring, yes I want the big grill..!
Been looking forward to this one! Love it!
Great review ‼️
Looks amazing 😍
This car would look even better in Dravit grey.. :-)
Wow this looks incredible 😍
Hey Joe love the channel! Not sure if you have done this but I’m looking at an M2 competition 2020, what is the best setup for daily and track use? I want grip and drivability in the winters, I enjoy laptimes so handling for me over power is paramount! Love to hear your thoughts! I’d be going dct just because better daily and faster track times. Love to see a video on that👍 thanks
Lovely Car Joe...great colour too!
M3 touring will be a revelation
It looks great. BMW is amazing.
Perhaps and unpopular opinion but aesthetically I prefer the standard car.
Lovely but seriously it’s 20k overpriced Joe,
At 40k all in it’s expensive but you could justify, 65k 🤣
Fantastic video thou Joe
This will sell
try 74k
It does seem like a lot - I paid £60k for a highly specced new D3 F31 just under 4-years ago (thanks to a Joe Achilles video!) which is probably a better all-rounder. I guess that's the cost of progress.
Hi Joe... big fan, followed you over the last three years. Just want to ask you about getting a M340D TOURING with the Schnitzer kit on. My question is with the heavier engine will it ruin the ride of the car. The colour I would go for would be in Nardo Grey... What are your thoughts.. Thanks DMS...
Amazing. I want to buy it.
Great car. But in my opinion too deep.
It doesn't look good anymore when the tires half disappear.
Agree.
Looks incredible
Sounds great for an OPF car
Don't forget the alpina b3 touring! More luxury, more comfort and power.
Yeah incredible car but in reality about £15k more expensive
The alpina B3 touring would be my choice at this money .... just as good looking and arguably a better package ?
Nice motor looks better than new m3 !!! Possibly as fast as m3 with some tasty upgrades!!! But early days with new m3