BMW M240 Review--THE BEST BMW YOU CAN BUY!! 

I love that Sunset Orange Metallic colour. Great review Zack! I lusted after the M235i a few years ago, but it was slightly out of my budget. I have a Golf R now, but I hope BMW still makes these small straight-6 coupes when it comes time for me to upgrade.

Great video! Great cinematography, great editing, great audio. And great product knowledge and script. All the Shaun of NYC

I have the previous gen to this, the M235i and can testify this car is amazing. With the gear box the only thing I will say is the auto, makes you faster, improves the efficiency and drops the revs down on long motorway journeys.

I was looking at one of these to lease but ended up buying an 2012 135i. You can pick these up for under $25k with fairly low miles (bought mine with 65k miles) and they're every bit as fun. Not to mention that if you get a 2011-2013 its either a six speed manual or 7 speed DCT.

Got mine in blue. Its got a driving mode for all your moods and is high on the smiles for miles scale.

I have the M240, awesome car. The M2 is a more noisy, less subtle track version. I'm happy with the M240i and yeah the M2 looks meaty but I don't think you're missing anything in regular driving. The M2 has the LSD which I do kinda wish I'd added for when speccing mine as cornering on tight narrow roads can be a bit dodgy - careful of those alloys :D Definitely tick the adaptive suspension option on the M240. Amazing car, acceleration uphill is effortless, the M240 just keeps pulling and will more than match anything else on regular roads. A lot of people go for the MP exhaust. I don't think you're gaining much from that kit. I have the stock exhaust and believe me it is loud enough, the pops and rumbles in Sport+ are great, especially when rolling slowly through a quiet town haha. The cabin is really well insulated so you want to have the windows all the way down to appreciate the engine sounds. And there is a lovely wheezing sound when you accelerate as the turbos kick in. For the price, the fuel economy, the ride and looks there is nothing really that compares, sure a V8 Merc is nice if you have the money, but the M240i is a no brainer.

It is a very good car to live with and a lot of fun. I have a m235 and it’s amazing.

Excellent review! Very nice to know BM still has something to offer of the sort that I have always loved them for, I have little use for the bigger, over weight units that I can't much afford anyway. BTW--how much does this car weigh!?...every time power is quoted weight should be also.

I have the 8 speed auto x drive.It’s the most entertaining and engaging car I’ve ever owned.It’s also a bloody rocket!🚀

No, unless you’re in Sport +, Traction Control is Not Activated. So, for Eco, Comfort, & Sport modes, holding that button 5 seconds Deactivates/Turns Off Stabilization. To complicate matters, Activation means Maximize & Deactivation means Minimize (they are not fully off).

Yep, call me old fashioned, but this car is what I think of when thinking BMW. Despite chasing sales in other segments, I respect this car in a way I don’t with other BMW products.

I agree. Well done. Thanks.

I think the interior is perfect. It's driver focused, the way any sports car should be. You don't need any bells or whistles distracting you. I respect BMW for keeping it real.

Thanks for the informative video I would like to know your opinion about getting m240 or m440 if I don’t care about rear seats

Nice car and great video - thanks!

great review

Great review Zack. My problem with the M240 is that you can't have a manual with the all wheel drive. What other cars have all wheel drive and a manual option other than M340, A4, Golf R, Focus RS (RIP) and WRX/STi? Currently have a WRX and a desire for more power..

Have the Manual convertible, 0 regrets. Wow so much fun

Very cool car! Have you done any reviews on the 1series?

Please do a review of the rs3

Please make a video on your fav cars from every car manufacturers - both discontinued and still being manufacture

Talk about a blast from the past...I could swear that is a leftover E46 M3 "clown nose" inside rearview mirror. Looks like the actual clown nose portion is clear now instead of red but I would recognize that shape anywhere. Might be worth pulling up the part numbers on Realoem to see if my hunch is correct!

My current dream car would be m240i 2017-18 in white color and xdrive. Currently drive 2009 330i

In Canada while disabling the Rev match in the winter time you lost the stability control so this manual transmission would be great only during summer IMO

A pure BMW, truly a perfect driving machine

Hey Zack great review. I agree with everything you said. You know on the BMW USA website the 0 to 60 time for the M2 is 4.1 seconds, M240i xdrive it is 4.2 seconds. I'm assuming it's the same in Canada :). I think it's great value for a car that quick that you can also drive all year around.

I Dinan tuned mine and it’s simply a beast

This car will be in high demand in the preowned market.

Not a bad little car and review. Still love my modded DTC-335IS (LSD, Tune and Suspension makes all the difference)..

Hey is that good ole Spanish Banks/Jericho Beach ? Man if only Vancouver wasn't so horribly overpriced I'd leave Calgary in a heartbeat (and I like Calgary). Those are nice little twisty roads around the university for a car like this :)

The M240i reminds me of my e-46. These smaller bimmers are really the last real BMW's that made their reputation as the ultimate driving machines, instead of the new generic efficient dynamics. I'll take the smaller bimmers all day long over the bigger bloated BMW's that are over teched and take away the pleasure of driving today.

Nicely done! Looking at these now!

This car is basically the modern version of the E46 M3. Driver's car and for purists.

I had a 2003 M3 6-speed. I believe that it had 335 hp way back then. If this car drives like my old one, I'd be happy.

Can't recommend this car enough. Of all the BMW's i've owned this is far and away the best one ever made. It is a pure drivers car, looks sharp, super fast, and gets 24 city/32 highway if driven conservatively. i drive mine like I stole it, but for those of you looking for a gas sipper with very serious performance numbers and comfort, this car can not be beat.

I spent the first weeks trying to find a way to deactivate or override the automatic rev matching. Called dealership, "product specialist" had no idea what I was talking about (shame on them). I called BMW Canada, no help there. I read the manual, nothing about it in there. I browsed numerous forums and posted the question, and was told there is no way to deactivate it. I eventually gave up and just got used to it. Then tonight, I'm just watching this video for unrelated reason, and suddenly this guy solved my automatic rev matching thing!

That rev matching feature would be the best feature in the world on a tractor trailer.

I have this car in auto and love it

Hey Zack great concise reviews as usual. Can you comment on steering feel especially on center responsiveness? You mentioned in a previous video that early electric steering is numb which I agree. Has this changed with this 240i?

The only point I would make is that I think the M2 would hold it's money alot better, that being said this is a great review

What about the variable ratio steering that you have to have? I've tried racks like it in other cars and find it horrid.

Great car always loved this car since it was released.

Will there be any damage done even if u rev-match downshift? I know the computer will auto-rev for you

The straight 6 from BMW Made BMW!

It's a BMW with a manual. What more could you ask for?

M2 competition package is the only M2 you can buy as of next year. Has the M3/4 engine and makes over 400 hp

I wish the auto-rev match feature is off by default. And the fact you have to turn off TC to deactivate it is a bummer. What kind of customer would prefer a manual transmission but wouldn't want to rev match and heel-and-toe themselves? It makes little sense to me.

340 metric horse power correspond to 335 mechanical horsepower; the first are used in Europe, the second in the USA

Cool video

Congrats on 100k Zack!

If Toyota chooses a BMW engine to put in their new Supra, I sure as hell wouldn’t mind this engine. But maybe there’s still hope we get a 3JZ with an optional manual...

One point you slightly missed when comparing M2 is that due to the extra weight of the M2 in comparison to the M240i, the power to weight ratio is only 2bhp difference. So basically in a straight line the M2 isn't any faster. And yes, I own an M240i

BMW fudge their numbers... For the better. I bought my wife the 228i.. 0-60 in 5.9 On the Dyno test before any mods, it registered 279 bhp, and we clocked an average of 5.3 on each run....

Two things stopping me from "recreating" my old Dinan supercharged E36 M3 with an M240. No LSD, and no Android Auto. Hate one wheel peel, and hate Apple (hmm, there's a peel thing in common there...)

Top tips, if you were to buy this car, finance it instead of leasing it. They give you a much lower residual value at the end of the lease than the actual end of lease market value. So you ends up paying much more than the depreciation, and you are almost "forced" to buy the lease damage coverage. This car could be the last BMW in Canada to have a Manual Transmission. It would be a hot item in a few years time in the preowned market. Finance or cash, dont lease.

I came close to ordering one recently but just got a bit nervous with how the economy is right now....I think about the M240i night and day though...anyone else been like that before buying a car?

I heard the Automatic with Xdrive (awd) goes 0-60 in 4.2 seconds

Tha recoil of that car-machine gun?

is the trany in the AWD m240 a DCT?

I really love this car. I've been thinking about trading my 2017 Audi S3 with one of these ultimate machines. What would you suggest?

Wheels in back are too narrow and the canopy is little high....

I wish I new about this car before I got my mini countryman with nothing in it for almost the same price i’m paying now.

470bhp with a decat and remap 🙌

Zack, have you since driven an M2? I assume so and was wondering which you would choose. If they offered a 240i with a limited slip, I would choose the 240i. I drove one (2wd) and it seems to have too much power for. 2wd.

I love it

Will a car seat fit?

Hey Zack, great review. I am not sure if you have driven an M2, but although it has only 25 more hp - to me, it’s night and day , the M2 is a whole different animal. The M2 just feels like it’s on an entirely different level especially when equipped with the MPE. The M240 feels like a sporty car...the M2, like a sports car and it’s so much better looking with the flared fenders and aggressive bumpers. I would be keen to get your feedback and/or review of the M2. Love your reviews!

New comment to an older video. Great review. I have been considering a 2 Series, but have heard some purists actually prefer the four-cylinder 228/230 variants because they have better balance in the turns because the nose is lighter. (I recall a video or article somewhere out there online that compares the 228/235/M2, and they liked the 228 the best). And for ~$3K CAD, a BMW-approved Dinan tune, upgraded intercooler, intake and exhaust can make the 228/230 produce ~300hp (up from 240hp stock). (My wife's 328i with the same 240hp engine is pretty darn quick -- just 0.5 seconds slower to 100kph than the 335i.) I'd love to see a video or know your thoughts on the M235/240's little brother/sister. Thanks!

I have a 2019 M240i auto RWD and am getting the M performance exhaust fitted. I can't seem to get a straight answer from BMW about whether this alone will increase the power i.e. without any changes to ECU etc. Any ideas? Thanks.

silver wheels or black wheels?

The Cummins 6.7l diesel is also an inline 6

I don't know where you get your information from, but the M240i with xDrive is 4.4 seconds to 100km/h (4.6 with rwd) and the M2 Competition (which is faster than the M2) is 4.2 seconds to 100km/h (4.4 with the manual). Not 4.8 seconds and not 4 seconds.

Yes! Finally. I knew there was something about the exterior didn't like, but couldn't pinpoint it - it's the narrow wheelbase. Whew. That was really bugging me...

Will a child seat fit in the back?

I like small cars 👌🏻

The M235 is a nice used car. The only omission is the LSD.

m240 is still a family street car, the M2 its for track. for authentic M fans.

Zack, here is a question for you: I know these are 2 different cars but you happen to like both very much. For the same price a base M240i (no option) you can get a Mustang GT with the performance package, Magneride suspension and the interior upgrade (including sat radio and android auto, Sync 3 with large screen). Which one do you find is the most fun to drive between these two?

I think this engine in the upcoming Toyota Supra is going to be the best combo. They have released a few specs and the car is only going to way 3200 lbs. It also shouldn't cost anymore than the m240.

I switched from 335 xDrive 2013 mb’r to my now loved 2016 Cadillac ATS-V 460hp and no regret’s Hope more people would give cady’s a try and its just a test drive away for you to make this awesome switch. My winter second car is Audi RS5 and wouldn’t change that yet for nothing else. Join my channel for my ATS-V videos coming this June

The M2 would probably be the better purchase if you are going to keep the car longer than a lease term. It will have a way higher resale value than the m240...prices on m235s are already pretty low and its basically the same car, same generation. Not to mention it looks quite a bit nicer. My cousins 330ci zhp was 53k new... my zcp m3 of the same year was 59k. He has put 55k miles on it and would be lucky to get 12k for it now on the used market. Had he sprung for the m3, he would be sitting on a 30 or 40 thousand dollar used car. Real M or nothing.

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I cheaped out and got the Audi S3 instead, just hated the way BMW Canada did their option and packages. Hope they don't get rid of the inline 6 a few years.

Hey Zack you need to remember that the M2 is going out of production and has been replaced by the M2 Competition with 406hp with the engine from the current M3/M4......

M6 Coupe

For non-Canucks in the audience, 10 mm is about 0.4 inches. And remember those are Canadian dollars he's citing.

The new M2 this year will have more than 400.

Is the Series 2 considered a sports car?

anyone knows REAL fuel consumption of this car?

This or Golf R?

Would I be able to install a m240 bumper on my 230i?

M2 is 0-100kmh in 4.3s not 4.0s

Too bad they do make this in a hatchback -- my next car will probably be the Golf R. Funny you made the comparison.

Jezzzz, 50k for a compact coupe, it's a robbery in broad daylight. In 3,4 years time, no fool wants to pay for it for even half of that!

I hope the set the offsets that way because they know this guy👉 is gonna install suck deep dish wheels

Say That Price One More Time, Cause Carmax Is Selling The M2 With 24k Miles on it for $45,000

So many poindexters out there trying to justify this over the m2. The point is it's not a proper M car and hence won't hold its value. That M badge is worth its weight in gold. M cars are timeless, iconic pieces of BMW history and this car just isn't that. In Australia you can't buy any used M car with less than 100K miles for less than $35K and I'm talking even old E46's. My point for saying this is that I can buy a used 2016 M2 with 30K miles on the clock for $56K or I can buy a used 2019 m240i with 20K miles on the clock for $49K. In 15yrs time the M car will still be worth $30K (at least). The m240i wouldn't even be worth half that so you tell me what's the better buy? It's a no brainer.

Umm #BMW are recalling over 300,000 cars, depending on which part or software needs replacing I'll wait.

BMW always undercuts the real/actual horsepower. If you measured at the wheel, this car probably has 375+ easy.

Lexus is350 has an inline 6 I believe.