Had a 2020 330i xDrive before getting the new 2023 M340i xDrive and honestly the 330i never left me wanting more power. It’s quick, efficient, and was a blast to drive. It’s even more fun off the line (and with more pops & burbles) once you code Sport+, which BMW USA deletes on 330i models. Having said that, love the raw power above 70MPH that the M340i gives me now…and even more so with Sport+ engaged.
@@prithviprakash1110 So far, the B46 has been great. No issues on any of our cars. Now the EA888 we had in a Q5…boy that was a pain during warranty and after warranty.
Ben...you actually did not put the transmission/throttle response in Sport mode. You have to tap down on the shift lever one time to do so. When you put the vehicle in sports mode, it only adjusted things like steering feel/dampers but in order in increase throttle response/transmission, you need to tap down on that lever. Try it next time. The transmission shifts much faster, and more aggressively. Great review!
I rented one through Sixt (cheapest car they had). I fell in love with it. Such an underrated car for ride, handling, and power. I had some guy in a Subaru Legacy 3.6 try to keep up with me on the corners on a highway coming into Santa Fe. He had no chance.
3 series is my fave. Had a 2007 328i, loved it, of course it had a few issues. But my wife and I really enjoyed driving, we'll get another 3 series one day.
I love how the 330 drives & handles but I’m 6’2” and the car isn’t practical for long people. Especially doing Lyft in it for hours it gets uncomfortable 😭
I still have my eye on this. The price dropped a lot. Its now $49K CAD to get a new one. I will wait till summer and can score a new one for $40k-$45K.
The 330i sells for about $58,000-62,000(USD) in my country, while the G80 M3 sells for around $160,000(USD) over here.. and we don't have M340i, so.. this is the literally the next best thing 😂 gonna get this some time next month, and when I saved enough dough, gonna trade it in for a G82 M4
Maybe it’s the shadow line package that puts it over the top.. I just purchased a jet black 330 with premium package.. no m sport package and the black or white paint jobs cost $0 extra.. I didn’t get the hk audio but honestly they aren’t pushing many with the hk as they require more microchips. I also got remote start. Final price was $47,985
I love power as much as anyone, but the 330i is so good. If all you have seen is the spec sheet, and haven’t driven them, then you’re not doing yourself any favors. The 330i really is that good
Just got one! Make sure you order the wireless charger because they weren’t including the digital key without it. No need for a fob. iPhone can easily unlock, start, drive, etc
@@umeranwar507 I won’t know until I file my taxes but I think $5,836 in the USA because I bought in 2022. It might be $7500 now. The rules are not clear.
Hey Ben lately I been seeing RUclips not going u ads at the end of the video,for 13 min video,I think u just got 2 ads at the beginning of the vid that’s it.RUclips stop cheating your content creator’s there fair share on the ads revenue.
I wouldn’t be concerned. Mexico is just a cost/logistics decision as it’s easier to move large volumes through the US/Americas without needing a boat. BMW isn’t what it used to be but Mexico isn’t the problem.
That’s why you don’t take it to the dealer and use an independent BMW certified shop instead. Costs a fraction of the price and you normally get treated better.
Too bad they don't offer the diesels anymore. My 328D xdrive gets 50mpg Hiway in the summer time about 43 in the winter on an 80 mile hiway trip. Also gets about 35mpg doing city driving. Way more efficient that these things.
Yeah but the diesels have never been as quick or fun as the petrol versions. BMW sells an M340d and a M340i in some markets; the petrol is faster off the line and, well, in pretty much every metric up to 155MPH.
BMWs were so popular in silver. what happened? it's the batman. really, I keep seeing this ugly blue or whatever random primary color they are hyping up these days. where is silver??
The Germans are really getting too comfortable: I came here because I told myself maybe it's time to jump ship (from Mercedes) because I can't accept the insultingly bogus build quality they've had since 2015; come to this video and the 3 series looks just as tacky inside. Like wtf is going on with these manufacturers??? I don't want to be paying $40k+ for a German Accord! 😒
My grandmother drives this model but the 2017 version. Its still going great and suprisingly comfortable for longer road trips
The 3-Series has been perfected. Other than that new screen, the car is near perfect now. Here is a 4-cylinder that romps. A V6 IS350 gets smoked.
Had a 2020 330i xDrive before getting the new 2023 M340i xDrive and honestly the 330i never left me wanting more power. It’s quick, efficient, and was a blast to drive. It’s even more fun off the line (and with more pops & burbles) once you code Sport+, which BMW USA deletes on 330i models. Having said that, love the raw power above 70MPH that the M340i gives me now…and even more so with Sport+ engaged.
Seems like the engine is solid. Any issues/concerns?
How reliable is it?
@@danijelbrdar No issues with the B46 engine in our X3 or 330i which are at 63K and 53K miles, respectively.
@@prithviprakash1110 So far, the B46 has been great. No issues on any of our cars. Now the EA888 we had in a Q5…boy that was a pain during warranty and after warranty.
Just got a 2024 BMW 330i xdrive m-sport which is not bad at all. Loving it
Yep me to 2024 330i Xdrive msport shadow line package black on black
@@brooksr4013
Congrats
Excellent video, thank you. Really like the pace of the information given, no filler just quick overview and move on. 👌
Ben...you actually did not put the transmission/throttle response in Sport mode. You have to tap down on the shift lever one time to do so.
When you put the vehicle in sports mode, it only adjusted things like steering feel/dampers but in order in increase throttle response/transmission, you need to tap down on that lever.
Try it next time. The transmission shifts much faster, and more aggressively. Great review!
I rented one through Sixt (cheapest car they had). I fell in love with it. Such an underrated car for ride, handling, and power. I had some guy in a Subaru Legacy 3.6 try to keep up with me on the corners on a highway coming into Santa Fe. He had no chance.
I love the 330i. It’s surprisingly quick for the “base” 3 series. Excellent car, excellent review!
The 330 is only the base 3 series here in the USA. In Europe they still have the 318i, 320i and 320i xdrive.
Quick ? A Honda Accord 2.0 is faster 😂
@@kennyfuentes23 Yeah most definitely not 🤣 Neighbor has one, we raced, I had a bus and a half on him
@@brandondarnes3699 the base 3 series 0-60 in 5.4 and Accord 2.0t 5.2. impressive considering from a small engine with no tune.
@@kennyfuentes23 Ya get a Honda...GO back to high school while your at it too
3 series is my fave. Had a 2007 328i, loved it, of course it had a few issues. But my wife and I really enjoyed driving, we'll get another 3 series one day.
This will be my first car! Amazing job Ben.
I love how the 330 drives & handles but I’m 6’2” and the car isn’t practical for long people. Especially doing Lyft in it for hours it gets uncomfortable 😭
You driving BMW and doing Lyft thats crazy
@@B1ggernB1gger whats lyft?
The M340i is the sweet spot in this lineup but the 330 is the best in it's class.
does the hyperscreen still display the map of your current location like the original design did?
It's a great car more power than you will ever need.
Good review. BMW still has it!
I still have my eye on this. The price dropped a lot. Its now $49K CAD to get a new one. I will wait till summer and can score a new one for $40k-$45K.
Just ordered mine to be delivered in Iowa and came to watch this video when I realized it’s from this dealership 😅
The 330i sells for about $58,000-62,000(USD) in my country, while the G80 M3 sells for around $160,000(USD) over here.. and we don't have M340i, so.. this is the literally the next best thing 😂 gonna get this some time next month, and when I saved enough dough, gonna trade it in for a G82 M4
BMW looks amzing
I cannot wait to drive on of these when they are older and cheaper
I think you should accelerate a bit more aggressively to actually see how the car responds and overall see the performance
Nice car like the color
Hey Ben! Did this 330i have the adaptive or m sport suspension?
What is the blue color option called?
Great car but i still love the previous gen infortainment, more
sporty
Poor me will have to wait 3-5 years to get one of these lol
I'm in nyc and I need help with where to purchase a car
I’ve not seen a 2023 330i with a value over $52 with all those options
Maybe it’s the shadow line package that puts it over the top.. I just purchased a jet black 330 with premium package.. no m sport package and the black or white paint jobs cost $0 extra.. I didn’t get the hk audio but honestly they aren’t pushing many with the hk as they require more microchips. I also got remote start. Final price was $47,985
Trust me, the m340i is worth every dollar. He’s right, the 330 is plenty quick, but the performance isn’t anything compared to the m340i.
Of course the 340 is better....but you really have to pay for it. And where do you use all that power?
I love power as much as anyone, but the 330i is so good. If all you have seen is the spec sheet, and haven’t driven them, then you’re not doing yourself any favors. The 330i really is that good
didnt the mini cooper have right of way at 9:20 cause its uncontrolled intersection and hes on the divided road?
BMW 330i is a cool car
Would definitely consider the plug in hybrid “E” model. With the tax credit it makes more sense!
Just got one! Make sure you order the wireless charger because they weren’t including the digital key without it. No need for a fob. iPhone can easily unlock, start, drive, etc
@@beb1527 How much tax credit were you eligible for?
@@umeranwar507 I won’t know until I file my taxes but I think $5,836 in the USA because I bought in 2022. It might be $7500 now. The rules are not clear.
@@beb1527what wireless charger are you talking about? 😮
@@FranciscoMartinez-ws5pi I looked today on the ‘24’s and it’s no longer an option. Perhaps it’s standard now?
Can’t imagine ever choosing this over the m340i xDrive
imagine being poor
Most will by the 30 beforr the 40
@@Ahmed420100 I don’t have to imagine. New York takes all my money in the form of taxes
I can’t imagine buying a m340i when you can get an M3.
Really, I can imagine keeping 10k and still getting an awesome car
Hey Ben lately I been seeing RUclips not going u ads at the end of the video,for 13 min video,I think u just got 2 ads at the beginning of the vid that’s it.RUclips stop cheating your content creator’s there fair share on the ads revenue.
Nice looking 👍👍
ben looks like a certified beemer what’s the warranty for certified
I don’t actually know
These display panels gotta go
2023 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan!
Looks great….But produced in Mexico. Is this something to be concerned about ( especially at this price point ) ?
I wouldn’t be concerned. Mexico is just a cost/logistics decision as it’s easier to move large volumes through the US/Americas without needing a boat.
BMW isn’t what it used to be but Mexico isn’t the problem.
A friend of a friend had a problem with his BMW. The dealer wanted $400 just to do an assessment of the problem.
Awesome!
That’s why you don’t take it to the dealer and use an independent BMW certified shop instead. Costs a fraction of the price and you normally get treated better.
So after spending thousands of dollars on electronics and training, the dealer should charge what?
Nice
I'm confused, you said it's a 2 liter but I thought the last two digits in the badging (330) is the engine size?
BMW changed their trims a bit a couple of years ago. 30i is 4 cylinder, 40i is 6 cylinder, 50i is 8 cylinder ( applies to all models)
@@michaelcritton3115 I did not know that, thanks. The last BMW I own was a '2001. I assume the M package is new option as well?
I'd love to have a bmw like that but to broke to get one lmao
Talk talk talk
Too bad they don't offer the diesels anymore. My 328D xdrive gets 50mpg Hiway in the summer time about 43 in the winter on an 80 mile hiway trip. Also gets about 35mpg doing city driving. Way more efficient that these things.
Yeah but the diesels have never been as quick or fun as the petrol versions. BMW sells an M340d and a M340i in some markets; the petrol is faster off the line and, well, in pretty much every metric up to 155MPH.
no way should a three series ever be 54,000. at max 43
Rich girl’s civic.
Ehh
Just buy an M3 already lol
BMWs were so popular in silver. what happened? it's the batman. really, I keep seeing this ugly blue or whatever random primary color they are hyping up these days. where is silver??
interior reminds me of an electric car and I will never own one petrol all the way interior aint it chief pre gen better
The Germans are really getting too comfortable: I came here because I told myself maybe it's time to jump ship (from Mercedes) because I can't accept the insultingly bogus build quality they've had since 2015; come to this video and the 3 series looks just as tacky inside. Like wtf is going on with these manufacturers??? I don't want to be paying $40k+ for a German Accord! 😒
Sorry but 3 series sucks in comfort. C class is way better. Only the looks are better for 3 series.
$44000 for a 2010 Toyota Corolla. Very disappointing to see the greedy Germans trim DOWN their mainstream model to an econobox.
54k for a fourbanger sedan 😆
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