2023 M340i Drive & Review | How does it compare to the 2023 M3C? 

This is so true, no wonder why BMW has used this engine across all its models such a bullet proof engine

Same… the gauges really pop and make the info easier to read and actually makes driving more fun.. not a fan of the little shifter nub though

@@areufkingkiddingme yeah, me neither, but it definitely de-clutters the interior a bit more

Yes there is. You can change it using the buttons and wheel on the right side of the steering wheel.

Thanks! I love apple CarPlay 😃

Thanks! What were your initial thoughts?

@@UltimateDan1An excellent daily which would put a grin on my face, especially in spirited driving 😉

Congratulations, you’ll love it!

Do you still have it? I am in K-town as well and about to get one.

@@CrunchyBlack_386yes best car I’ve had but get the extra cooling braking package because you need the brakes on autobahn and that package provides the Michelin sport tires which are the best. And excellent grip in rain ☔️

@@michaelfrancis2749 Thanks for the information. I was looking at a 2023 M340i, but it doesn't have that package unfortunately. I have read that people get rid of the RFT and go with the Michelin pilots. Are you running a separate wheel/tire package for the winter?

@@CrunchyBlack_386 definitely Michelin pilots after the RFT wear out maybe. The run flats aren’t bad temporarily. I run the Michelins all year since Kaiserslautern doesn’t get too bad. But I can drive my other car if needed.

The dealer said it had standard speakers for US model. I thought HK was standard in it like the M3, but I guess not. Either way they sound really good.

i just got one and i think it's quite nice. it's a long continuous bar and the right screen has very little bezels maximizing screen real estate. i dont like the struts on the back which is visible to the outside. and i dont like the icons as theyre all uniform and indistinguishable while driving.

Never noticed it much in either but the M3 has the fake exhaust sound going through the speakers which might help hide any road noise. Tires on an M3 are naturally going to be more sticky than the M340i so I wouldn’t expect anything quiet. Best bet is to compare how it sounds on both my m3 and m340i videos and decide for yourself.

The M3 feels far more planted to the road, like it’s on rails, and steering responsiveness can be adjusted between different sport modes. Basically the M340i is a 3 series with acceleration that’s close to the M3. Just dailying you probably won’t notice much of a difference but on the track the m3 will be clearly superior. If you have the budget to afford the M3, even for dailying, I say go with it. If not, the m340i is another great option.

Nobody ever regrets buying the best option, the M3.

Just take the M3 if you have the money for it you won't regret it

i just got an m3 comp xdrive, and it's fun! coming from an m550ix, it's not as large or solid feeling (the 5 series door closes with a thunk) but nimble and anxious. it's kinda darty and brakes are strong but hard to modulate for a smooth stop. The gear shift is nice, but it's different than the 5 series - reverse is up and left, and manual shifting is a right shift - a little confusing for someone who never learned stick. and then there's the price. i only clicked a few boxes (no additional carbon fiber) and came out to $95k. that's a hefty price tag for a 3 series. but this car is special. i catch people looking my way more now than when i had the 5 series, and even got one guy who rolled down his window to give me a thumbs up. would u get that on an m340i? maybe but not likely!

Base speaker system (US Spec).

I’d go with the m340i. Far more potential with upgrades than the c43.

BMW did an amazing job with their engines for the G-generation.

It has Xdrive

@@UltimateDan1 no wonder you got a 3.87 second 0-60 time

I miss it but the M2CS is one of a kind! If only I could have both haha

It's still super fast

long story short I was trying to say their 0-60 is not all that different, the M340i is way quicker than you’d think and I think the primary difference in 0-60 would be more about weight/suspension/tires/etc. The M3 has a good bit more power but you’d see that more on the top end not so much at 0-60. I watched a little farther in the video now and it appears you’ve changed your mind about the M340i and how quick it is.

I like mine🤷‍♂️

It’s pretty simple with the dial once you get used to it.

I have used it since it was being tested in Germany..I told them to not put that style screen and not to eliminate features bmw fans have come to love. Tons of I drive 8 glitches unlike i drive 7. They put new touch screen out anyway ,and they are getting alot of negative global feedback. I know I work for them,for full disclosure. A new flush design is coming in 2024-25 and shift lever will be back as well with a new twist :) and a new heads up..

@@audized Do you know if physical buttons make a come back too? No one likes go into menus for basics like heated seats and climate controls…

@@audized yeah I knew that the customers were going to give negative feedback on the iDrive 8. I actually hate it a tad myself. I am glad my 23 x3M I am waiting on is not going to have the iDrive 8 sys.