5 Things I HATE About My F30 BMW 

I would add the following: To adjust the cabin temperature setting, there is no sync. You have to turn both the driver & passenger knobs. Great catch by Brian on the center door locks! I woulda mentioned that one too if he hadn’t. But these cars are AWESOME! I love so much about my 335i even after 4 years.

When I took an E92 for a test drive fifteen years ago, I immediately thought the steering feel was wonderful. I ordered one right after and have driven it 143,000 miles and never fail to marvel at the excellent hydraulic steering feel. I have been unable to consider buying an F or the new G series and give up on the great feel of my car. I don’t have the 335 but I have the more reliable 328 with the naturally aspirated inline six. The engine is incredibly smooth.

Really appreciate what you do, just got a new car myself and watch a lot of your videos. Anything you do public subject you to a lot of negativity appreciate you weathering that and throwing out all the good content for those of us who want to see it much appreciate it

I came from an e46 and noticed the steering right away. I upgraded the interior to cover the plastic with stainless steel covers. Looks a lot better (especially around the shifter base). I think they changed the location of the oil filter on the newer engines due to oil housing leaks. BMW can’t seem to make a gasket to save their lives.

Justin I have been subbed for awhile now and you totally inspired me to get my 2016 340i I just purchased this past Saturday and already put on 500 miles lol. So happy with the purchased and blessed to be embraced by the BMW community. Cant wait for whats to come keep up the great content!! 💯💪🏾

Due to pick up my first BMW, an f31 340i this Friday. Your videos have been really fascinating, helpful and inspiring to me. Thanks!

Beautiful car man! I got the same one yesterday. White ext. w/ coral red int. very nice! I was fortunate enough to get it fully loaded w/ m sport package. Coming from a F30 328i I don’t have many complaints but I do agree with a lot of what you said. One thing I don’t like tho right off the bat about the car is that it has the infamous exhaust rattle noise. It only has 35k miles and the pin on the exhaust actuator valve rattles on start ups and when you give it some revs. Today I managed to just move the pin and keep the valve open. So far it’s fixed the rattle noise but I’m going to bring it up to the dealer when I take it into it’s first service. I don’t plan on modding it and I’m not too familiar with the B58 at all, so ima just have the dealer take care of whatever it needs. At least until the warranty is up.

When I copped my f30 back in March, the first thing I noticed was the crayon smell. I kinda liked it mixed with the leather smell lol

I agree w/ all these. I wouldn't categorize all of them under things I hate, but definitely falls in the "annoying" category. Hands down, my F30 N55 is the best car I've owned. I also do a lot of DIY on it. Although at times pricey, I've enjoyed the ownership experience.

Totally agree with you, F series is also my fav visual BMW… looks really agressive (in good hands) im really hppy with my F31 M3 optik but thinking about to go for a 35D or 40i not sure yet, anyways nice vid and nice car there 🙌🏻

I have 2016 340 Xdrive - I drive an hour to work every morning and it’s the best part of my day - love the wheels Justin

Your car does smell like crayons lmao I thought after a year it would have gone away, but everytime we get in it’s like a box of Crayola 🖍

I got a f32 and I hate how the dealership is telling me I need to change my oil every 15k miles. Been watching your videos and learning how to do my own diy maintenence. Keep making great vids bro!

I just recently found your channel man I been stuck watching a bunch of your DIY videos love the content super helpful just want to say thanks a bunch this channel is super informative

The steering feel is really tough. Having also come from an e90, I can't get over the numb feel. That said, I love my 440i gran coupe.

Great video!

In addition to all that was mentioned. I hate all the interior creaks in the car due to the plastic parts.

Your e90 looked so beautiful. I didn’t expect to drool after seeing the f30. I think I might get an e90 now.

thanks Justin I feel like I know you because I am going from 335 to 340 and I like your information. The only thing I'm bummed about is the steering it's almost enough to make me keep my E 90 since I have it all tuned and everything. I finally got the Carly after many hours to function in most things .

I hate the fact that I don’t own a F31 330d. Love the car dude, keep up the good work!

I "LOVE" the light steering, fantastic, big change from my e88

I love my 2013 328i XDRIVE but I hate the interior creaks due to the plastic trims. The soft material on the interior door handles turn to melt/deteriorate after prolong exposure to sunlight. I still don't understand why an anti-theft system should be an option on a powerful beast of this caliber that costs over 40K bucks. But all the same, the driving pleasure is top notch!

I have an F32 but something I hate is the OEM diffuser on the M sport bumper. The flat grey one. I quickly swapped it out lol

I just really can't understand why did they stop putting the window regulator buttons near the gearbox knob. Comming from E46 to E90 was a huge wtf in my mind and after over a year driving it, still can't get used to it and I miss it so much ! :D It was such a great and comfortable solution. The stearing you mention is what I love about the e90 tho. I love the wheels ! Big up

Great video Justin! Been watching you since you had your e9x and I was still driving an ‘01 Camry… Oh how things have changed… Went to a BRZ around the same time y’all picked up an FRS, and recently sold the BRZ to move into a 340i to follow in your footsteps 😝

Great commentary! The light steering is improved by switching to SPORT mode, but the lack of on-center feel really makes driving it more work than it should be!

Also just got my full carbon spoiler today so cant wait to put that on

Those wheels are awesome! It looks OEM + especially with the BMW center caps

My first car was a 2011 BMW 328i xDrive. I got so used to the steering feel of it. So perfectly heavy. Had it for over 5 years and sold it a few months ago. Miss that heavy hydraulic steering so much. E90s and earlier when you turn the wheel you feel like you’re actually doing something. Now it just feels like nothing.

My 340i makes that exact same annoying sound and I never knew what it was until stumbling across it in this video, thank you so much lol I’m finally gonna get rid of it

I agree ill be purchasing one in the next couple months . cant wait

Hey guys, I have an 2013 f30 with xenon lights and would like to upgrade them to the adaptive ones that Justin has, is this possible???

I concur on the steering feel. I owned an E92 and then got into my 340i.

thanks for posting the wheel links. been looking for the right wheel to replace the OEM wheels on a 330ci Zhp

have a 2016 340i as well and love it. The main thing I can only think of is the inner door handles getting sticky

I can’t imagine turning the wheel with 1 finger, lol. My E90 feels heavy even after driving my old FWD prelude for years before

I just replaced my timing chain on my 2014 bmw 328i xdrive n26 engine. Everything went well, and I drove the car a little while seemed to run great no issues then when I was coming to a stop the front left of my car made a screech sound and it turned off and now wont start any ideas? Would help alot.

Just bought a 15 428i. First ever bmw and I absolutely hate where the door lock switch is. Im in love with the steering tho. Its so smooth and light

I have had my 330i since May of 2021. It's an '18 that I got with 14k miles. I'll try to keep my cons/pros specific to the car and not how BMW's have been in recent years. I have been driving BMW's since 2004 when I was 20 and have had an 1999 E36 328i M Sport, E39 528i touring, E46 330i M Sport (all sold). We now own a 2017 X3 sDrive28i M Sport and my 2018 330i M Sport Cons: 270 degree top down camera No HVAC sync Unnecessary to have individual air vent adjustment for driver and passenger Door lock button location, on our F25 it's on the door, what gives? Lane keep doesn't say which side of the lane is being detected with 6WB (I have the executive package) No option to go wide with the rear view camera Center console should have a latch to open it. Leather could be of better quality M Sport does not get factory tinted glass like other BMW models. Run flat tires (yes, I know they can be replaced) Car set latch system is hard to use Pros: Another BMW timeless design B46 engine gets about 37mpgs on the highway 6WB cluster really makes the car stand out Comfortable on long trips M Sport package (Only way to get it) 4 Piston calipers up front Ambient lighting and chrome accents on LCI model interiors LED tail lights on LCI's Touchscreen iDrive on 18's. I don't use it, but adds functionality Automatic parking assistant Extra crash strength on LCI's (car is safer)

that red/black interior is sooo dope!! I wish my 328ix had that :-)

Great video! If you are looking for a better steering feel the SPL control arms and tension strut help quite a bit, but as you said it'll never feel like hydraulic. Also Sway Bars are a pain to install, but sooooo worth it! Keep it up 👍

Love my F30 as well, but I agree with almost every thing you’ve listed lol especially the unlock button being placed in the center of the dash

I know I'm a bit late but I'm thinking about buying a 328i and while I know it isnt the same drive train some of this info is always good to know as I'm also coming from a E90 myself and I'm looking forward to it so much. I'll be watching much more of your videos and possibly making some upgrades to the car in the near future, loving your content my man!

Brian said it! Plus, I also would like the iDrive controller to be moved up. I have long forearms.

Just got 2018 340 awd. It has just about everything loaded... Driving package, executive package, premium package, cold package, of course M sport package....(they Don't call technology package any more), but it has navigation system, heads up display, Bluetooth, phone charger....and more. Love it, Just 27700 miles. Still have one year warranty (first owner bought it in February 2019). I had e90 (N54, first year, 2007). So i share with you all the same experience about the F30. It is the best looking (2016-18). Can't stand g20 look. So decide on the last year of F30. One thing about BMW, I 'hate' is that the power door lock button is at the center console. Do you think bmw wants to save a button so they could not have on each side of the door?

Great video Justin, I’m envious of having professional Kies to set up your car. My 320i has no modification direction yet

noice video loving the car i agree on the screen as ive just bought my first bmw a 335d lci model and it has rhe crap small screen is this a easy swap and is it just plug and play many thanks

Hello, Justin, I have a question. You had the E90, did you ever run into an issue where you cannot reset the oil service light? I replaced the oil level sensor but it still won't go away. The car is under 150K miles. I would appreciate any advice, thank you.

I just got a 2013 328i for my first car. Can’t wait to do things to it, but I’m not sure what to do first

Living in equator with a F30. I hate the AC temperature knob got melt and sticky to touch if I park under the sun for too long. Same goes to the door handle too.

I just bought an F22 m240i for the wife. I am a manual driver on my cars but the 8 speed auto is brilliant

In Serbia, custom plate is around 1200$ and it is valid just for 5 years then you have to pay the same price to extend it for another 5

Nice wheels! I have the same widths you went with just with ec7's!, and the fitment is really nice.

hi guys, I'm getting a f30, 335 xdrive msport package. it is originally from Canada and it has 61k miles. What are some things I should be looking out for and when I get the car and what should I do for the maintenance?

My biggest complaint with my f30 335i are the brakes I’ve gone through 4 sets they all squeal and it’s not cheap since it’s the m sport pads and rotors

Love those wheels man was looking for something that really screams bmw for my f30 those hit it for me classic amd classy

I have 2016 528i 2.0 w spots + twin turbo. (305) Love it

Will you wrap the roof black and get carbon mirror caps?

I have to say I miss the heavy steering from my '13 E70 X5 to the featherlight steering on my newer '17 F15 X5 By the way... I upgraded the oil filter cap to a billet aluminum one, so as the charge pipe.

Where can get non-plastic parts to replace all the plastic stuff?

This will be my next project car. Will attempt to get manual if I can. Then M3 suspension and bushings, LSD, VTT turbos, FBO the rest.

Loving the plate bro, here in England the fewer the letters there are the more expensive the number plate, something like that would be in tens of thousands of £££ 🤯

I love your wheels. Where can I buy them? I have a 2013 BMW 335i with staggered fitment, 19 inch wheels. Front sare 8.0 wide and rears are 8.5 wide. Front tires 225/40ZR19. Rears are 255/35 ZR19. Would love to buy the same wheels you have.

Fantastic video Justin, easily my least favorite thing about my f30 and now f80 is the lock button haha.

The things I don’t like is the old leather smell I can’t seem to get rid of. And unlocking of the doors. Especially when I put it in park and it doesn’t automatically unlock

F30 328i from 2014 here!! With stage 2 tuning. I love my Benz. What I hate is that I didn’t get the 6 cylinder;)

Thanks very much, contemplating a 2013 328 sports. This was helpful

I have an F30 aswell (330e hybrid). Had an e92 before that.Thats why I follow you on YT. I recently ordered an rubber trunk matt, but its not fitting because of the batterypack. Maybe you want it? As an thank for your videos.

You've done a really nice job with upgrades, it's a beautiful car! I have a silver over black 2018 340i xdrive. Nice car, but I miss my 2015 435i GC (mineral white over black and fully loaded). One thing that drives me bonkers with the 340i is the central locking system, specifically that I can't set the car to unlocked when I put it in park. There are several other minor things that I dislike, but most of them are vehicle specific (lesser equipment than the 435) and I liked the 435 body better. It's a damn shame some a**hole had to rear-end that one. I totally understand the complaint about the steering feel, but I guess it doesn't bother bother me as much with the xdrive system I have (the steering feels different anyway). I've been driving BMW's since the mid nineties and this is now my second xdrive car.

You don’t know how happy I am to hear you say your car smells like crayons. I have an estoril blue with coral red 335 f30 and I always felt like it smelt like crayons but thought maybe I’m just weird.

whats your guys opinion on the 335d f30 im thinking on buying it

I love those wheels Justin! I went to follow a link to a maintenance item, and it was gone. The host left a comment, opinion I’m guessing, about BMW and their seeming lack of support for RTR “Right to Repair” movement.

Just got my F30 last week, so hyped stage 3 bm3

23 things I hate about my 2007 E90, but .... dang it's fun af to drive. it was a DIY'r before me, which left it in a mess, spent a ton to get it back into form. The straight six torque scares my passengers lol, but at least I know how to handle it now after a few years. Love your vids. keep 'em coming.

What do you think about the wind and road noise isolation of the F30. There are some complaints in Europe.

I have owned my 2014 335i m performance with the xdrive for 4 yrs and small maintenance was all that was needed. I was taught you pay to play. Only people who ever talk down on one fully is one that couldn’t afford it, meaning anything that goes wrong and even upgrades. People ask me “ were do you go to get it worked on” well when you don’t truly have to work on them often you can easily do things yourself or take it to a professional shop that knows these and treats cars with respect that simple. I honestly would rather have the new b58 but this is my first bmw entry and by all means 2014 edition of the m performance xdrive was more than enough to get me started. Having that feeling of value while driving the f30 is always there. Constantly turn heads even though they are everywhere out there but make it your own and boom perfect car. Ultimate weather conditions too I have never been stuck once and even made a video of going up ice and snow after dead stopping on a San Fran style hill. They truly are ultimate but like he said they hold to much back sometimes saving it for the M series. I got every package I could get and it’s perfect. Other than the M240i thundernight metallic it’s uncompromising to any ride. $1500 can unlock the car to 400 easy hp and 400 in one of these feels like 600. I would say the only thing I find bad about the f30 is it glides up to blazing speeds so fast and so refined smoothly it doesn’t feel like you earn the speed but you can feel the power there. Very hard to describe. It’s like “oh man this is fast” then “oh I am already at 100+ hmm didn’t feel like it dang”

Can you do a video about sound system of the f30?

The blinker lever man... it drives me crazy. At least it looks like they fixed it in the G20, the lever now actually stays in place when you're signaling.

Still driving my E90 but that F30 is sharp!! Especially after all the tasteful mods💪

I hate on my F30 that I can't skip songs on the steering wheel, but I have to use the button on the center console, which is really flimsy to use and makes it even more annoying. I listen to podcasts while driving which I have saved to a flash drive. At times the system forgets where I stopped and starts the mp3 file right from the start. This is especially annoying when the podcast is 2 hours long and I got to fast forward really long. Moreover they should have added a sync button for the temperature control , but I'm glad there's at least a knob unlike in most modern cars. The paint looks really good!

New wheels look sick! ♥

Dudeeeeeeee I thought mine was the only one that smelled like crayons! I thought I was having a stroke lol

absolutely amazing video skills you have Justin!

How do you compare Fs to Gs? I think the B48 engine is a decent amount more reliable, and the newer M sports drive great.

I'm an owner of E90 318d and have just bought F30 330xd LCI and I must regretfully confirm that the steering wheel is much worse! but 258 hp vs 136 is nuts! :D love the 3L engine already!

Someone HELP ME!! are petrol more reliable than diesel in the BMW 3 Series world? and are M sport any reliable ?

bro hi, i want to ask you something. is the 335i/340i many times more expensive maintains than 328i. I know you had 328i and now you have 340i. if they are very close for prices 28i and 35i its better to get 35i, but if the prices are very different between them for example 35i/40i 2-3 times more expensive than the 28i is different, I got my 1st car ever 328i and I spend all my saving to change everything on that car and I can see most parts are similar prices like the 335i, for example the wanted pump is almost the same price for 335i and 328i, also the oil pan, the engine oil and filters and etc, the turbo is almost the same price, the chains are almost the same price and labor for both cars, I'm wondering to sell my 328i and buy a 335/340 but I spend so many money for the car till now and changed almost everything I bought it for 17k USD and spend 19k USD to change for everything on the car, but if I try to sell it no one will give more than 20-22k USD for the car, and the 335i I can get here in my country are the same prices but I don't think they will be top condition as mine car. bro I need more info about which car is cheaper to maintain because if there are no big difference in the prices 335/340 will be better choice, I'm very confused and sad for my choice and that I started to change everything on the car, now I don't know what to do. to stay with my 328i or to sell it and get a 335/340 but then I will spend more money which I don't have, I will need to save a lot to that change

One major thing i hate about 17" 330e... Every month i have to spray the rubber seals around the doors with silicone spray so the seal on the door and the seal on the body dont rub against each other and squeaks worse than a 1990`s Camry. Other than that i love my car lol, hopefully getting it stage 1 tuned sometime this year so it goes from 252hp and 420nm on the wheels to 340hp and 550nm on the wheels. But honestly for now its more than quick enough.

I love the viewer segment at the end

I have the e90 and hate how big the trunk is but cant fit anything big in it

When I started driving my f30 I noticed the steering wheel and asked shouldn’t it be heavier?

Hi Justin. I have a 2013 F30 335i. The thing I hate most about it is that I don’t drive it enough.

question? anyone is free to answer. I have a Bmw 330I 2017 and i have a coolant issue. First the coolant was spilling over causing the engine to overheat. BMW replaced the engine, the car was under warranty. 3 months later the coolant leaked out and the car is currently in shop and i was told the will probably have to replace the engine again. Is anyone experiencing that problem with the coolant?

Owned the F22 and now thinking of the F30 335i. There's a manual available in my area with 80,000 km, so I am just doing my due diligence and seeing how much of a budget I need to set aside for repairs :|

What year is your F30? I love that color combination of Alpine White and Coral Red👍

F31 owner here. The only thing I hate is the location of the window buttons, it drives me nuts putting down the rear windows instead of the front two. That and the velco under the floor mats instead of eyelets and twist clips to hold them in place. Other than that I love the car.

steering feels great to me tbh maybe cause I've never owned an e90

Love my 330i xdrive with B48, ❤️ F30 was and will remain the best driver's car.!

Rattles from the dashboard/screen somewhere! Can't figure out where it comes from, and its driving me crazy..

I'm currently planning to buy f30 petrol and which one do you suggest, what to look for when buying it, year of manufacture or something about the engine, and which one is the best 328,335 or something else?