I've bought a BMW M240i (G42). Here's why you SHOULDN'T! 

first "why u shouldn't buy" "it does not have the typical bmw looks" literally the only bmw keeping a small kidney grill, literally the only one keeping a bmw look and considered a fan tribute after the series 1/3/4 changes

The looks have def grown on me especially after seeing it in person

So you bought an AWD, auto trans, modern BMW, and now you're complaining about it's looks, and the fact that it's not a "true" sports car - that seems silly. 👎 These are great daily drivers for folks who want power and luxury with all weather performance.

I have one in thundernight, I get looks and comments everywhere I go. The drive is great and the gearbox is probably the best I've ever had, it's a great package from BMW.

Nice to see ur reviews back!!! Cant wait for my g87 soon 🎉

Just bought a used 2023 M240i xdrive with 3,000 miles in Melbourne Red with every option on it including Shadowline, adaptive suspension. Test drove an M2 and beat the hell out of me. Drove this and it is night & day. For me, it’s the perfect daily that gives a great ride and can provide a ton of fun when I want to get on the gas. I love having AWD with the rain we get in the southeast and sometimes the snow in the upper part of the state I live in near the BMW factory here in SC.

Sorry, i bought it this Jan for my 2023 M240i xdrive and love everything about it. Actually, a few points you mentioned are those i love. I love the look of it since it looks super sporty compared with earlier model. Earlier model 2 looks soft. I love the automatic transmission. I will sometimes drive a very long distance and also might stuck in traffic from time to time, automatic transmission doesn't tire me. I'd agree with the weight and cornering isn't great compared to lighter cars.

So I own a m240i in RWD while my dad owns a AWD one. All the points you made are valid for the AWD, but with the RWD the understeer is gone, the rear tires are wider, car sits just slightly lower, feels way tighter on corners and most importantly it is what a BMW should feel like. Pure fun. The back end is easy to slide out. You can do burnout for days. I mean the car is an absolute blast. Yes the ZF dulls the fun just a little but I do think that if you live in a place where you don’t need AWD and don’t want to spend the extra 20k on a m2 then the RWD version of the m240 is the car you want.

Tare rau masina, chiar ma gandeam de ceva timp la ea, cred ca o sa fie urmatoarea mea masina, merci de clip!🖤🙏

What has been your experience living with the car. I understand looks are objective but what about use? Does it have extensive warm up period? Parking experience, can you easily fit into parallel spots easier, visability? Understood its not a track focused car. When you do have a few twists and turns on your way home is it fun for a few minutes? Also does it fit a pair of skis through the passthrough?

Great Video!! I actually like how the new M240i looks. This is the reason why I'm looking for one in the states since it stands out from all the rest of the bmws here in california. The tech is alright the only thing I hate on the 2023 model is that they removed the physical shift knob. Everything else from this car is amazing.

What a great video , sending you a thank you from Florida! Very cool to see that spec compared to what I can get in the States . Your delivery is measured and easy to understand, also liked the progression you had when describing. Cheers!

The M240i is not an AWD only car as you stated, as I own a 2023 RWD and it is absolutely fantastic. I have had a 2014 BMW M235i RWD for many years and I will say the 2023 is not quite the go-kart handling feel of the 2014 but it has other advantages that make up for it. As far as looks, very subjective. My Brooklyn Gray gets a lot of attention and waves almost every time I have it out. This car looks absolutely amazing coming down the road from the perspective of the oncoming traffic on the other side. A strong and powerful wedge look, like an anvil. I recently got rid of the plain Jane factory exhaust and installed a Quad tip axle back Dinan exhaust. Absolutely incredible sound and look.

Your comments about the new M240i's over-reliance on techology/video screens vs hard button controls is a main reason I opted for the 2023 x3 M40i...before it too would morph into a video screen dominated driving environment. The B58 ZF8 speed engine/transmission combo is absolutely excellent. I DO appreciated the M Adaptive Suspension in our x3 M40i and suspect that feature would also benefit the M240i's handling.

This car is just amazing you are just privileged. Drove all my life manuals and I am so over them. Give be a PDK , ZF no problem.

I’ve just taken delivery of my new M240. Same spec as yours but no sunroof or adaptive cruise control in thundernight. List was £53k and I got it for just over £47k. BMW were also giving £2500 finance deposit contribution. I think that it’s a great deal of car for the money.

I love mine. I can't imagine being so nitpicky about minor points, it's a great car. Add highly recommend one to anyone thinking about it. It makes the two Mercedes I had look like the hunks of junk they were.

Beaty is in the eyes of the beholder,I think it’s a great looking car,and so does a lot of other people.I’m looking to buy one right now.

Tjena, hur mycket köpte du den för och vad ligger försäkringen på? Tack på förhand!

You picked the worse colour for the car my guy that’s why you never got used to the design.

My M240I has recieved nothing but love and people who surround is and take selfies with it. My spec is awesome.

We've been missing you! ❤ Cheers from Italy!

this video made me want one more

Design is a subjective thing - I loved the G-Series M2/M240i from the first moment. I love the boxed design and all the weird things and angles :)

I absolutely love mine!! I think it's the best-looking modern BMW. Car drives so damn good it's a blast.

Varför köper du en bil du inte gillar (utseende) ... Jag älskar min M440 cabriolet i Brooklyn grey 😊

I have a ‘22 M240i with high performance fan and brake package with 59k miles. 150 mph on many roads-trust me-it’s a driver’s car. The M2’s automatic is preferred among some enthusiasts, just saying. I love manuals more too, though. Thanks!

Also not sure about the orange interior - don’t they do a deep dark red / maroon?

Put some nice wider wheels on it tune the gearbox and the engine, put KW suspension and you will be amazed how good it is . The best car for the money. 500 hp only with software stage 2 for the gearbox and you will be in the low 11s on 1/4 mile. Bine bine 🎉

Great to see you back ! Looking forward to more videos Congrats on the car !

Hi Paul. Would you consider a M440 instead? I am interested in buying one of these two models and i am not enterily decided wich one should i choose. I tried both models but unfortunately the 2 liter diesel. In my deep of my heart i like the M440 coupe more because of its looks and more premium and spacious feel inside. I like the bigger doors and the fact that its not looking like a lego car (the m240 is too high). But now is the real quiestion, the driving feeling. I see everywhere that everyone gives more credit to the M240 regarding the performance of the car and how it feels in corners, but i see that you are not so pleased with it. I dont really know what to pick because i'm kind of guy who likes to push the car and to feel everything in the car.

isn't the M240i all wheel drive? i think it's called M240i xDrive. or is there an option for rear-wheel drive?

Use it safely. Best wishes Paul

2022 G42 is a better balanced car when it comes to the tech ... still has button controls and a better dashboard design. Not the lazy, slap two iPads together design in the 23' and 24' models. This is a great car for daily driving especially if you live in high traffic areas with an average 28 MPG (mostly highway), great comfort and X-drive for those winter conditions. I've had my M240i for 2 years and love it. I've changed the tires, exhaust and suspension to make it more sportier and to handle better ... and at a fraction of the cost for a new M2.

There is RWD m240i variant available. Maybe in Sweden you don't have them.

230 is lighter 300lbs handles better dynamic Struts is the option to get for 230 piggy back tune with dp feels amazing

I just bought one, a convertible from 2018 with RWD and none OPF 😃

Great to see your video’s again! You have a genuine, factual and relaxing presentation style and don’t add any drama where it’s not needed 👍

Hmm.. So.. I guess I will keep my F22(July 2019 - last batch) "M" 230i (B48) a bit longer ;)) (just for the fact that I have analogue gauges AND a physical handbrake Oo). For me the biggest drawback on the newer M240i was the huge screen that is for everything - I want needles on round "clocks" and RWD only not this all wheel thing. But it sounds it's not even that fun to drive. The F22 230i is not a true M car and I know that, but man I still have a lot of fun with it as it's RWD and pretty light :) I hoped I the new M240i would be even better ... PS: The lack of physical buttons for climate control is also a big minus, the radio buttons and hell even the Old school CD player ;)) I still have older CDs with Music that I listen to for nostalgia moments while being stuck on a motorway;)

Not shure for which market but RWD is available in Europe and is 5k Euro cheaper than AWD

You can get the RWD now in the United States

The convertible is much nicer in my opinion. But make one about the difference between m240i and an m4 convertible. I'm interested in looks of it more so. Trying to decide between 2021 m240i and a 2020 m4

Sounds like you bought the wrong car dude. However, if you make enough youtube content about it, then it pays for itself. Im picking mines up next week. It will be my wife's daily and my toy 😊 I think the car is absolutely stunning to look at. The new M2 is stunning too but felt safer getting my wife an xdrive

The G42 m240i too high? It's height is 1390mm, the previous F22 m240i was 1408mm tall.

In south Africa we prefer to just buy the 35i or 40i version and just buy an ecu, exhaust and wrap call it a day. Just as fast and louder than an m2 and still not even 30 percent close to the original price of m2

Really makes me wonder why you even bought it if there is so many things wrong with it

I have a 220i which I guess it is much les powerful than yours; however, I am very happy with it

you‘re wrong, there is a rear wheel version. also a nogo for me is, the EU things like the blackbox or that it has to beep every time when i‘m a km/h too quick^^

I went with the 2024 M340i. So fun.

Thanks for reinforcing my decision to get the rear drive 230i. I will never part with this car.

I'd have to respectfully disagree. I love my 2023 M240i. I think it's the best looking BMW currently and I get many, many people mentioning it to me. Mine is Brooklyn Grey with black interior. The technology is great on this car and if you want to go back to analog days, that's great but the information presented is far superior and more plentiful than the old speedo - tach days. This car is a rocket (so I could care less about how much it weighs) that handles really well, too. My last one was a stick and I loved it but this 8-speed tranny shifts far faster than I can, and more accurately. To each their own but as soon as I saw this car, and what it could do for the price, I bought one and haven't looked back since.

Nothing but compliments on mine. Everyone loves the look and to say this isn't a drivers car is CRAZY! These RU-vid guys are missing big time because they feel like they have to over criticize the beamers and di** ride Audi. There has to be some back room payments going on.

I see what you did here with this video you're very clever and very slick you just got sick of people saying why did you get that car did a nice job at showing it off and what a great buy it is you are very smart great job

The rear look nice just the headlights and square front lets it down.

I own one of the last 2021 m240s made and would have gone with the 2024 but it is UGLY BOX. Also the new M2s look like crap too.

Hard to disagree with any of the criticisms. I had the previous gen M240i and it was a peach.

show me something for 50K that has that performance with 4 wheel drive and that luxury .......there is nothing .(i dont mean a milk float either)

I reckon the colour of yours white makes it look better tbh… still really hate that curved dash…

thank you for your candor, it confirmed what i suspected

This car needs the Msport Pro pack and the adaptive suspension or it doesn't come close to its potential

I would agree with most of what you said. You don’t look Swedish though lol

Design is bad ass, and sets itself apart. Sorry man, bad ass look

If when i get one its as good as my last M240i ,but with decent grip then its a winner with me thats for sure.....the B58 tunes nice as well ,with the xdrive will handle the power better than 2018 i had...not hearing many complaints about this car tbh ,,,,your about the ony one ive heard moaning about it....looks are a personal taste also ..power,tech luxury ,sounds good to me,,,,a few mods transorm the looks also ,look at the M2 lego car ,,,,,,GROSS........we at least your title gets people watch the video.....

lol the m240 xdrive is now the fastest bmw on the planet? Might want to rethink this video

In Spain, that configuration costs a little more than 80.000 euros 😢

A got damn iPhone Pro on wheels. I'll give you the B58 is a monster with lots of potential but in 5 years, this car will be complete garbage. A got damn screen that controls everything.

Just sell it m8 it must be terrible . LOL .....there is such a shortage it will sell instantly.........i had the last gen and will be getting this G42 ,looking forward to the extra traction thats for sure....

Romanian living in Sweden?

52000 euro is an absolute bargain! Guess the low Swedish krone is to blame/credit for that

See I think blacked out with the peanut butter interior would change his mind

I think it’s a beautiful car.

Imo BMW's have been ugly beginning with the E46, this is the first newer one I actually like the styling of, so much so Im deciding between an m240i or an m2 now, xdrive is very tempting to me but the dude wont let me push it in test drives to see how well it plays so Im still undecided lol.....

There is a rwd varient of it get your facts right bro😂😂

the look of the car shouldn't be a reason to not buy it, that is personal preference. the b58 is BMWs most reliable engine aswell

Don't agree with your review. First and foremost, you said in the beginning that you were looking for a sports car. But BMWs were NEVER sports cars. BMW makes driver-focused premium sedans (and SUVs). BMWs are sporty, but are not sports cars. If you want a pure sports car, get a Porsche or a Ferrari. Or even a Supra. Even the pure M cars are not real, genuine sports cars, and never were. They are compromised in size, weight, and need for some kind of practicality and comfort. BMWs are meant to be luxurious sedans that you can drive sporty and have fun. They are not for ultimate performance and agility. So much of your criticism makes no sense. If you were expecting the M240i to behave like a Porsche Cayman you clearly didn't do your research prior to buying. Another mistake is that the M240i is AWD only, it is not, RWD versions are available in most markets and are mostly more fun. Third, the looks, i think the car looks fantastic and is one of the most good looking cars ever made. Especially in purple, and without the Msport additions, i actually prefer the base version's looks. More elegant. The M division always strives to make cars look too aggressive and tuned. As for the suspension, agreed that the base suspension is terrible for comfort, 19inch wheels + sport suspension in such a heavy car makes it really uncomfortable, adaptive suspension is mandatory in the m240i and m2. Seems to me what you wanted to really buy, was a 230i. The 230i is the sweet sport for the 2 coupe in my opinion. It is much lighter especially on the front, so much more fun to turn and easier to brake. You can get pretty much all the extras the M240i has on the 230i, minus the adaptive suspension. You don't lose much in acceleration or engine sound, but you gain a lot in handling. Plus it is cheaper so...

Should call it a Stormtrooper

YOUR COMPLAINTS AND DISLIKES ARE " INVALID ". YOU SHOULD HAVE SPENT THE EXTRA MONEY AND PURCHASED ANOTHER M2. YOU WANT THIS CAR TO BE AN M2 AT 15,000 DOLLARS CHEAPER. I JUST PURCHASED A 2024 M240i X DRIVE AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! I TEST DROVE THE M2 AND I FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING THE SAME EXACT CAR ONLY WITH A MANUAL IN THE M2. NO MATTER HOW FAST THE M2 IS, BOTH CARS WILL TOP OUT AT 155 MILES PER HOUR. SO DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SPEND 15 GRAND MORE TO GET WHERE YOU'RE GOING A LITTLE FASTER. PLUS, WITH THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN THE M240i XDRIVE, YOU CERTAINLY WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WET ROADS AND A LITTLE SNOW ON THE GROUND.

Ai albit de când nu te-am mai văzut 😂

What an ordinary review.

A lot of RU-vidrs in the states that have done reviews on the M230 and the M240 picked the M230. They said that the M230 feels more like a drivers car the handling the steering just an overall better road handling car . And they said the car has plenty of horsepower I'm going to drive both cars next year when my lease is done on my car and see if there right

I feel like this guy is doing nothing but regurgitating talking points from forums and Facebook groups. He bought this car and then made a video complaining that it isn't an M2 essentially.

can't get over the new idrive 8 ... I don't like it one bit

Um not sure why would someone buy or lease a car that they don't like?! I mean you did the test drive and all before signing the papers, didn't you?

I don’t think it’s a bad looking car.

my m550i will walk that while I get a back massage

God the back of it just doesnt get any better. Its a disgrace. Makes it look like an old kia

If this is car is too stiff for daily, then don't even do a review on the actual M's lol. It will feel like sitting on a wooden wheel cart to you 😂

Dude spent 53grand just to tell us don’t buy it 😀😀

set the playback speed to 1.25x. your welcome

HATER THE CAR IS AWESOME

You bought it in the wrong colour. It’s a fantastic all rounder. Bang for buck in every sense

Can someone tell me why BMW is ruining the way their cars look? Who is making these decisions and why are they ignoring customer and BMW fans opinions?

You should got a 230... Lighter, more nimble and cheaper.

This car only looks good in black my guy, white wasnt the way to go

Black tires dont look that great

these cars don't make sense when you can get tesla model 3 performance for cheaper and it is a better daily in every way and costs almost nothing to run compared to guzzlers.

Who would ever spec a manual to a BMW? BMW literally stretches out the gear ratios to the point of the manuals are lesser than the auto in every aspect. If you want a manual, don't buy a BMW.

Prietene, vorbeste in romana, engleza nu este punctul tau forte.

Not one valid reason

Clickbait!!!!!!!!