I will be getting my hands on a M340i Touring LCI in a couple of months, let me know what you want me to cover... Cheers for watching, and thanks again to Berry BMW for lending me their demonstrator!
Yes please! On my shopping list. Going to test drive the saloon next weekend but interested in the touring so keen to hear what the facelift is like, recognising the changes are cosmetic but I think it looks a better car now
In terms of fun factor, curious what you think about this vs an M240i xdrive. They seem to be very similar in weight despite the 2 being a "smaller" car. Maybe the loss in practicality is not worth it for the additional fun that car can offer if they are so similar.
I find it strange that its against the law to use your phone whilst driving, but manufacturers can effectively put a massive tablet in your car that you have to navigate to do the most basic thing. Seems silly.
@@nbb6609 yup same here, that massive screen on my C class is ridiculous. Only got it as its a company car, would never use my own money to purchase one
U know what, on my beemer with the click wheel and voice control it’s manageable but the touch screen of the VAG cars is fucking impossible to use while driving. Outright dangerous
Having driven one, all I can say is that IT IS ONE OF THE BEST petrol engines ever made. It is has plenty of punch in comfort, Sport Plus is absolutely unreal! Just amazed to see how brilliant and complete the B58 is! It's amazing to see M3's make 1000whp + in Europe! The interior, transmission and engine are simply the best! Long live the modern miracle the 40i is! from a 340i to an X740i, it is pure BMW gold!
@@ryanb8736 Seat Leon Cupra. Used car prices were good so i sold the beamer and made a mortgage overpayment and for the cupra. Not as good as the bm but worth the trade given the circumstances.
@@ChipZilla69 I'm 2 years late, but I can't believe somebody did the same thing! I drove the M340i Pre-LCI to buy it, but I wanted/want to buy a House (Mortgage) this year, so I opted for a car at almost half price, Seat Leon Cupra ST. I don't regret it at all, it actually handles more precise and feels quicker around corners with almost the same space. You lose those 2 Cylinders, but oh well, you can't have everything. Will go for a LCI Bimmer in 2026/2027 though.
The quality and depth of your videos and honestly second to none. I enjoy the extended reviews, it''s a really good balance of talking head and b roll motion shots. You should have so many more subscribers, thanks again for all your efforts!
I drive a 2021 M340. Best daily car I have ever had. I was a golf fan, had a 7.5r which was great, bought a MK8 and kept it 3 months. The screens and no buttons are awful and dangerous.
I totally agree with you. VW ruined what they were well known for. Superb ergonomics with brilliant button placement. The MK8, was a huge fail for them. I feel BMW is heading in that direction where people will hate it. The older M340i will be the one to get. Keep yours. I have an 18 RS3 and Im spoiled with its ergonomics and shifter and button placement. 23 model takes away all the good interior pieces. I wish car manufacturers kept ICE cars as what they were intended. They are trying hard to make them all faux electric car feel inside.
@@thabisomatsena6195 I think on the exterior this lci is better, if you see it in person it has more presence and looks more aggressive; its more up to date with the M3.
I love the colour combination, it’s fantastic! It’s a shame they’ve taken away the physical 1-8 shortcut buttons on the centre console, as these would be handy to save things like the heated seat controls
I’ve used the short cut buttons literally everyday on my G21 and although my next purchase is still two years ahead from now, I’m already struggling with the imagination that those buttons will be gone for good 😵💫
I work for BMW and couldn't agree more, brilliant all round package, but the main problem with the latest models is the lack of buttons, and in most of them, completley missing an iDrive controller! This was a massive selling point which I pointed out to customers and unfortunately will no longer be the case for the majority of new models.
Are they going to introduce these in X6 too ?🤔 i am assuming they would but love the current infotainment and instrument cluster of X6. I like these as well, but for X6, I would prefer their current setup.
I've had my pre-facelift 340i for over 2 months now, was going to get the LCI but the physical buttons on the pre-facelift swung it for me. It isn't just the climate buttons, the memory buttons are incredibly handy.
All of the car manufacturers are putting to much unneeded crap in cars now. All of the cars I’ve owned and sold I didn’t even use half of the electronics in it … But the car I got delivered to me last March is the perfect car , no bells and whistles just a plain bad ass simple car inside a 2022 Jaguar F TYPE P450 .
I’ve had this for about a month now and absolutely love getting in it and driving it everyday 😊 i find myself finding excuses to go places just so i can drive it. Highly recommend!
Great video Joe! You seem to be the only on RUclips that showed the new screens from angles that we needed to see. Your points are very good as well on the interior.
I totally agree with you about the physical buttons. I test drove the 2022 BMW M340i and it's just much simpler to press a button to heated seats versus searching the climate settings. My fear is that BMW can simply one day just flick a switch and BOOM now, the features you want are gone and are now subscription based. I told the sales person if I can't even heat my butt quickly on a cold day, we have a major problem. More tech = more problems = more money to fix
Cheers for this Joe. I would love a G21 M340i but just too much money for me. I'll be sticking with my F31 340i for the time being but maybe in a couple of years time...
Shift idrive dial forward to allow for setting up some shortcuts. Will need to set those up for sound controls and other commonly used options once you've had it for a month or so.
The thing that I hate about removing the gear stick is that you can't just push it to the side and use it to shift +/- gear at all. I like using that as the paddles goes around with the steering and not column mounted
Having moved from a pre facelift to an LCI. I actually find the aircontrols better. More eye level than before and resting my wrist on the ledge in front of the screen better than hovering over a little button further down.
Is it weird to say that one of my favorite parts of the newer bmws is the the quality of the taillight LEDs? I think I noticed it first on the more recent x3 models but the smoothness of the illuminated portions of it are quite appealing to me for some reason. It almost gives off a frosted look with zero break or even like a neon light look.
The sky scraper metallic on red interior is my favorite combo. I originally ordered an m340 in that color combo but went to a brooklyn grey m240 at the last second! cant go wrong w m-lite bmw
BMW has been getting a lot of flak for the styling of its cars in recent years, but I'll go against the grain and say the M340i is a seriously good looking car, both in saloon and estates versions. That said, I do agree that BMW should've retained the tactile buttons for the climate control & other most frequently used functions.
I think one thing to mention about this car (the reason i'm getting one), is how little the price has been affected by the chip shortage / used car prices. I currently have a 2020 A-Class, I paid £23k for it brand new in 2020 and I can sell it for £26k today, with 30k miles on the clock... they have gone up almost 40%, whereas I can pick up a 2022 M340i with under 10k miles for around £40k... that's only £14k more than a 163bhp FWD A-Class which is insane. They have barely been affected, so I think picking up a slightly used one in the current market is fantastic, as when things come back down eventually, the M340i won't lose much, if any value at all.
Owned my M340d LCI for a couple of weeks now. Love it! Personally I think the screens make anything else now look dated, missing buttons not a concern as voice is better and you just ask! You still have the control wheel, the screens are lovely and big, personally I think they have done well and I couldn’t go back now. This is coming from the 2021 G20 pre LCI and I have to say, this new version is my preference without a doubt. All personal opinion of course.
First of all congrats on your new M340d 🎉 Bet its a blast to drive on the highways. Overtaking with so much torque is a godsent experience… You have no idea how much I wanted to get me a powerdiesel like the M340d 😢 Thing is diesel is so expensive nowadays here in the Netherlands. Got the i instead. Its amazing, but I would get a powerdiesel anytime over a petrol powered car if fuel wasnt as pricey as it is. How is the sound in the LCI? Do you notice much sound over the speakers?
I've just posted a comment about I've been waiting over 1 year for a M135i to be delivered. Yeah ill have a brand new car when it arrives but will have an out of date idrive system! Its funny because the M135i was one of the first BMW's to have major changes but yet it seems to be one of the last ones to be getting the new idrive 8 system?
The reason I love my 2019 Mini Clubman, apart from the driving characteristics, is the fact that there are decent buttons and dials for primary functions. The obsession with touchscreens is a concern. Mazda are one of the few manufacturers that seem to agree.
Excellent as always Joe. I bought my M340i in Dec 2020 and it was manufactured in November. Yes mine has the mild hybrid. Love it and cant think of anything else when the lease is up in two years.... other than the touring version
Great video Joe. I commented yesterday on your M3 Touring post about me getting an M4 Convertible in a few weeks, well my wife is getting an LCI 3-series and she loved this video. She’s getting a 320d Xdrive but we are both so excited and your video have loads of great advice. Thanks again.
@@revlucm7301 nope, in my 40’s and the reason is that out of 5 M cars I’ve owned, E46 M3 Convertible, 2 x M5’s (E39 & an F10) X5M and now an X3M, the only car I ever dream about is the E46 M3 Convertible. After several SUV’s I want this to be my last convertible and am very excited to get it. I’m one of those people that LOVES a convertible and having the roof off. My car, my money and the only person I need to make happy about it is little old me. When I got my E46 M3 it wasn’t to my spec as was an approved used. I always said I would spec one and get brand new, and this is what I am finally doing. Black on Black and finally exactly how I want it. If I look like a twat, so what, I’ll just like a twat with a smile…
I prefer a combination of screens and practical buttons with a minimalist feel. But I don’t like the way the new screens are designed and fitted, it looks like they are retrofitted. The previous generation was perfect for me, the screens were modern but still integrated with the dash and looked like they were built into the car, not fitted afterwards. I have the same problem with the previous gen mercs.
Totally agree about buttons and the idrive being better whilst driving. Still, if you are in the car on your own you can say: Hey slave, turn on the seat heating.
I just picked mine up yesterday in Dravit Grey over Oyster. Your M3 videos pushed me over the edge on the color. I like the idrive 8 so far. I can’t agree with the touring being better looking, more practical for sure, but I wouldn’t call them attractive. Thanks for making all the good videos!
I know it's been talked about before, however, since you've been driving the M3 quite a lot, a comparison to how the steering and the steering feel would have been great.
Some reviewers have been a bit critical of the steering feel but I have no problem with this issue on my 2019 G20 330i M Sport. In fact I wonder what they are on about.
@@davidperry3531 I wonder as well. I have a 2022 M340i RWD model and once I put it into Sport, the steering feels meatier and feels very confident to me.
BMW want you to use the voice control more, you can use it for nearly everything. I use it for the heating control, heated seats even changing the interior lighting colour. I would still like the physical buttons as well, nice to have the option.
That's pricey. My 2019 440i Gran Coupe, almost fully optioned, was listed at £55k. I bought it from BMW with 3k miles and 10 months old for £31k. Struggling to understand how this 340i is now £63k new.
Just to add if you specify the M Sport Seats the Comfort+ pack is automatically optioned to give the lumbar & electric memory functionality. The total being £3K.
Dad’s new U11 X1 arrives in a few weeks hopefully so we’ll see how the new screens/controls stand up compared to his G01 X3. I fully expect a few remote support telephone calls in the coming months. Both cars have Mocha Leather too 👌
Waiting to take delivery of mine hopefully end of march early April! M340I Brooklyn Grey with the red leathers, sun roof, carbon fibre trim and the Harmon kardon ready for the summer ☀️ lol
Not sure if pre lci was similar but the little storage for wallet's and keys to the right if the steering wheel is gone. Why? Sound controls need to be accessible and not buried in the menu panel.
My 330i touring with the sport plus pack listed at 45k 5 years ago - there's not really any options here that aren't on mine. It just shows how much BMW are ramping the prices up to make a killing - similarly nearly 100k for an M3, which is just a sexed up 3 series again shows the greed @ BeeEmm these days. All they do is force people to buy on finance to hide the massive prices they are now charging. The 340 is a nice motor, but come on BMW with the pricing ! Nice Vid Joe 👍
I think I got lucky. I got my pre LCI at the end of 2020 so it is in fact the 2021 model with the mild hybrid system. Before that I had an M140i and I agree that the brakes on the 340i with mild hybrid system are quite grabby, you can't really stop super smoothly, there's always a little jerkiness right at the stop point. As for the MPG I did Manchester to Guildford and back in a day around 400ish miles and got 50MPG out of mine. NO WAY I would have got close to that in my old M140i so the M340i with mild hybrid is a perfect all rounder!
I had my 68 plate 335d in the other day for the EGR recall and got a virtually brand new 320i as a courtesy car.Had a gear stick,electronic handbrake which were fine.But i did find the brakes quite grabby.Didn't like the dash.As joe says,maybe too many techy things.Getting into scary prices now,which is a shame.
@@francisbegbie591 Definitely agree with the prices! If I was to get mine again now. I would have to put down £7k deposit (I put £900 down on mine) and then I'd still have to pay £200 more a month than I currently do 🤯.
Spot on comment. I bought a 2022 pre LCI as I didn't like the new screens but dear me the brakes are rubbish. Couldn't believe it was me suddenly turning into a bad driver after almost 50 years at it! I now keep having to apologise to my wife every time we pull up as she does the lurch forward in the passenger seat! I have found it brakes a lot smoother in sport than comfort though but still not as smooth as you would want.
Interesting comment about the brakes. I have a 22 plate Touring with MHT tech and the brakes are just horrible. I thought it may be a fualt with my car but now that you have mentioned the same thing I am experiencing I guess it must be the regen on the mild hybrid tech thats affecting it. My previous car was a 335d Touring which had 370mm discs, my current M340i Touring only has 348mm front discs with the fancy red calipers. There is a BMW factory track pack 370mm drilled/grooved disc and caliper upgrade which can be fitted so I am considering putting these on.
Thank you Joe for this in-depth video. I'm still waiting on the electric G80 i3. Can't wait to see an electric 3 Series for the European market. Not everyone wants a iX3 nor do we want the i4 with the ridiculous front-end.
@@teabagtowers3823 I know it's confusing but I wasn't talking about the previous i3. China gets a long wheelbase G80 BMW i3 which could've been a huge success in Europe as well. But somehow BMW decided to sell iX3 for the European market instead...
Aside from the ID8 touchscreens, the gear selector is another annoyance of the LCI model. Not as intuitive to use when quickly changing between D/R. I've become very used to popping it into S mode by flicking it to side when slowing down to engine brake, not even looking at where the selector is. Now, the new selector requires me to kind of look for it whilst driving. They've also cheapened the interior ever so slightly in places that are a bit hidden. And gone are swivelling adaptive lights, too.
@@hovnojede010101 they really are. I do find some of the nit picking a bit much. Usually happens when a face lift comes out. The lights are superb at night dancing around the road every bit as much as the old lasers. The only issue I can find over the preface lift is a little buggyness with the spotify connection, but I suspect updates will iron those out.
Brilliant review as always, very interesting stuff. May I just ask you a quick question? Can you turn off the speed limit warning sounds? I heard they were mandatory on all new cars from July this year. Many thanks.
Idk.. on a Merc the dual led screens appear okay. But for some reason the more sport oriented BMW I feel deserves to retain the normal gauges. They’re basically like two iPads with BMW proprietary software so idk but it just feels so detached for what it’s supposed to be especially as he says about the analog buttons also. Otherwise nice interior.
Like Joe, not a fan of over -reliance on touchscreens, purely from a safety perspective. Plus I have long legs so with the seat back it’s a pain to reach forward. Personally,I think BMW are over-subtly trying to wean us onto using voice commands.
I have just sold my M340i touring and I bought it at a good price, with a lot of options and hardly lost any money on it . But couldn't warrant a new one. They are a lot more expensive now ! Especially with fuel prices now . Gone for something more fuel efficient now
Beautiful car but BMW is pushing out the middle class from purchasing even a 3 series. Here in the states you’re looking at around $900 yes $900 for a m340i. Want a regular 330? That’s $700+ a month. And BMW, don’t blame it on the chip “shortage” because you had record breaking sales numbers.
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I will be getting my hands on a M340i Touring LCI in a couple of months, let me know what you want me to cover...
Cheers for watching, and thanks again to Berry BMW for lending me their demonstrator!
Could you do a Brake test and show us if it drifts well
Yes please! On my shopping list. Going to test drive the saloon next weekend but interested in the touring so keen to hear what the facelift is like, recognising the changes are cosmetic but I think it looks a better car now
Hallo Joe what you think for daily use g20 340 stage 2 ( cca 500ps) vs. G80 m3 xdrive.
Thanks for the videos Joe. Could you go over how much difference the MHT makes, and if it's worth getting MHT or not in a used M340i? Cheers
In terms of fun factor, curious what you think about this vs an M240i xdrive. They seem to be very similar in weight despite the 2 being a "smaller" car. Maybe the loss in practicality is not worth it for the additional fun that car can offer if they are so similar.
I find it strange that its against the law to use your phone whilst driving, but manufacturers can effectively put a massive tablet in your car that you have to navigate to do the most basic thing. Seems silly.
Absolutely right mate! Changing a track in my AMG using MBUX is so ridiculous.
@@nbb6609 yup same here, that massive screen on my C class is ridiculous. Only got it as its a company car, would never use my own money to purchase one
It’s only a matter of time when a car manufacturer will end in a law suit, due to a crash resulting in a death.
U know what, on my beemer with the click wheel and voice control it’s manageable but the touch screen of the VAG cars is fucking impossible to use while driving. Outright dangerous
@@rg6982 funny that User Experience seems to have been missed in the UX part of MBUX 😅
Having driven one, all I can say is that IT IS ONE OF THE BEST petrol engines ever made. It is has plenty of punch in comfort, Sport Plus is absolutely unreal! Just amazed to see how brilliant and complete the B58 is! It's amazing to see M3's make 1000whp + in Europe! The interior, transmission and engine are simply the best!
Long live the modern miracle the 40i is! from a 340i to an X740i, it is pure BMW gold!
owned an m235i and an m240. that b58 engine paired with the zf 8 speed is just a magical combination.
Almost as enjoyable as the DCT with the N54/55.
@@machtschnell7452 yeah, minus the DCT costs.
What do you have now?
@@ryanb8736 Seat Leon Cupra. Used car prices were good so i sold the beamer and made a mortgage overpayment and for the cupra. Not as good as the bm but worth the trade given the circumstances.
@@ChipZilla69 I'm 2 years late, but I can't believe somebody did the same thing! I drove the M340i Pre-LCI to buy it, but I wanted/want to buy a House (Mortgage) this year, so I opted for a car at almost half price, Seat Leon Cupra ST. I don't regret it at all, it actually handles more precise and feels quicker around corners with almost the same space. You lose those 2 Cylinders, but oh well, you can't have everything. Will go for a LCI Bimmer in 2026/2027 though.
The quality and depth of your videos and honestly second to none. I enjoy the extended reviews, it''s a really good balance of talking head and b roll motion shots. You should have so many more subscribers, thanks again for all your efforts!
I drive a 2021 M340. Best daily car I have ever had. I was a golf fan, had a 7.5r which was great, bought a MK8 and kept it 3 months. The screens and no buttons are awful and dangerous.
I totally agree with you. VW ruined what they were well known for. Superb ergonomics with brilliant button placement. The MK8, was a huge fail for them.
I feel BMW is heading in that direction where people will hate it. The older M340i will be the one to get. Keep yours.
I have an 18 RS3 and Im spoiled with its ergonomics and shifter and button placement. 23 model takes away all the good interior pieces.
I wish car manufacturers kept ICE cars as what they were intended. They are trying hard to make them all faux electric car feel inside.
Appreciate this - have been debating between the two myself
How would you describe the difference in driving experience between this and the MK8? Currently have a MK7.5 GTI and exploring other options.
@@nicksince9487 don't do it! 7.5 better in everyway. If you want a change look at the alternatives, M135 etc
@@juliantaylor461 you mean the 7.5 is better than the M340i? Tell me more!
I've got a pre LCI m340i and it's easily the best all-round car I've had. Won't be chopping it in for an LCI any time soon though.
Previous one looks better
Also bmw is doing ppl dirty with these prices
@@thabisomatsena6195 I think on the exterior this lci is better, if you see it in person it has more presence and looks more aggressive; its more up to date with the M3.
If you ever feel the need in a few years the LCI bumpers and headlights will definitely be available for you to facelift the car yourself.
I love the colour combination, it’s fantastic! It’s a shame they’ve taken away the physical 1-8 shortcut buttons on the centre console, as these would be handy to save things like the heated seat controls
heater and seat are saved as settings
I’ve used the short cut buttons literally everyday on my G21 and although my next purchase is still two years ahead from now, I’m already struggling with the imagination that those buttons will be gone for good 😵💫
Name colour ?
is that not the Skyscraper Grey Metallic?@soeco2289
I work for BMW and couldn't agree more, brilliant all round package, but the main problem with the latest models is the lack of buttons, and in most of them, completley missing an iDrive controller! This was a massive selling point which I pointed out to customers and unfortunately will no longer be the case for the majority of new models.
Are they going to introduce these in X6 too ?🤔 i am assuming they would but love the current infotainment and instrument cluster of X6.
I like these as well, but for X6, I would prefer their current setup.
I've had my pre-facelift 340i for over 2 months now, was going to get the LCI but the physical buttons on the pre-facelift swung it for me. It isn't just the climate buttons, the memory buttons are incredibly handy.
All of the car manufacturers are putting to much unneeded crap in cars now. All of the cars I’ve owned and sold I didn’t even use half of the electronics in it … But the car I got delivered to me last March is the perfect car , no bells and whistles just a plain bad ass simple car inside a 2022 Jaguar F TYPE P450 .
I’ve had this for about a month now and absolutely love getting in it and driving it everyday 😊 i find myself finding excuses to go places just so i can drive it. Highly recommend!
Same, crazy that I have amg gt r fully specd n I enjoy driving my 23 m340i more
how about a year later now? do you still love to drive it every day? any issues?
@@usaf2011 still my daily, zero issues, absolutely love it.
Great video Joe! You seem to be the only on RUclips that showed the new screens from angles that we needed to see. Your points are very good as well on the interior.
I totally agree with you about the physical buttons. I test drove the 2022 BMW M340i and it's just much simpler to press a button to heated seats versus searching the climate settings. My fear is that BMW can simply one day just flick a switch and BOOM now, the features you want are gone and are now subscription based. I told the sales person if I can't even heat my butt quickly on a cold day, we have a major problem. More tech = more problems = more money to fix
Awesome vid Joe!. Can’t wait for the lci m340d touring
Cheers Matt!
Cheers for this Joe. I would love a G21 M340i but just too much money for me. I'll be sticking with my F31 340i for the time being but maybe in a couple of years time...
Shift idrive dial forward to allow for setting up some shortcuts. Will need to set those up for sound controls and other commonly used options once you've had it for a month or so.
The thing that I hate about removing the gear stick is that you can't just push it to the side and use it to shift +/- gear at all. I like using that as the paddles goes around with the steering and not column mounted
If you pull the toggle back into D, it will go into M/S mode. Essentially the same resulting as flicking the gear stick to the side.
@@alinsarhos3230 it will go into M/S, but then how to shift gear up and down with the tiny tab, like this? 😅 ruclips.net/video/CM76f7nChSU/видео.html
I think he means actually using the lever to go up and down the gears which this version doesn’t look like it allows you to do that anymore.
I only got that after the second comment . I rarely used the gear lever itself. Mostly the paddles.
Having moved from a pre facelift to an LCI. I actually find the aircontrols better. More eye level than before and resting my wrist on the ledge in front of the screen better than hovering over a little button further down.
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Is it weird to say that one of my favorite parts of the newer bmws is the the quality of the taillight LEDs? I think I noticed it first on the more recent x3 models but the smoothness of the illuminated portions of it are quite appealing to me for some reason. It almost gives off a frosted look with zero break or even like a neon light look.
This exactly! I find the taillights of the G30 LCI amazing to look at. Definitely the best of all BMW's at the moment!
@@denziokruize9059 thank you for keeping me sane lol. I feel like it’s a small detail but does so much for the design
Totally agree with you about the touch screens and lack of a gear selector lever.
The sky scraper metallic on red interior is my favorite combo. I originally ordered an m340 in that color combo but went to a brooklyn grey m240 at the last second! cant go wrong w m-lite bmw
BMW has been getting a lot of flak for the styling of its cars in recent years, but I'll go against the grain and say the M340i is a seriously good looking car, both in saloon and estates versions. That said, I do agree that BMW should've retained the tactile buttons for the climate control & other most frequently used functions.
Havent heard any bad about the 3 series styling of the G20 just the M3 and M4 models. M340i is an undeniably good looking sedan.
I think one thing to mention about this car (the reason i'm getting one), is how little the price has been affected by the chip shortage / used car prices. I currently have a 2020 A-Class, I paid £23k for it brand new in 2020 and I can sell it for £26k today, with 30k miles on the clock... they have gone up almost 40%, whereas I can pick up a 2022 M340i with under 10k miles for around £40k... that's only £14k more than a 163bhp FWD A-Class which is insane. They have barely been affected, so I think picking up a slightly used one in the current market is fantastic, as when things come back down eventually, the M340i won't lose much, if any value at all.
You know winter is coming when Joe starts rocking the red and blue puffer!
Owned my M340d LCI for a couple of weeks now. Love it! Personally I think the screens make anything else now look dated, missing buttons not a concern as voice is better and you just ask! You still have the control wheel, the screens are lovely and big, personally I think they have done well and I couldn’t go back now. This is coming from the 2021 G20 pre LCI and I have to say, this new version is my preference without a doubt. All personal opinion of course.
First of all congrats on your new M340d 🎉
Bet its a blast to drive on the highways. Overtaking with so much torque is a godsent experience…
You have no idea how much I wanted to get me a powerdiesel like the M340d 😢
Thing is diesel is so expensive nowadays here in the Netherlands.
Got the i instead. Its amazing, but I would get a powerdiesel anytime over a petrol powered car if fuel wasnt as pricey as it is.
How is the sound in the LCI? Do you notice much sound over the speakers?
I hated the screen when I first saw it but now the more videos I watch the more it grows on me🤣🤣🤣🤣
What color combo do you have?
I've just posted a comment about I've been waiting over 1 year for a M135i to be delivered. Yeah ill have a brand new car when it arrives but will have an out of date idrive system! Its funny because the M135i was one of the first BMW's to have major changes but yet it seems to be one of the last ones to be getting the new idrive 8 system?
Agreed, so dissapointed with the 8series lci. The screrns make everything else seem outdated
Joe, always delivering with the BMW content 🔥
👍 Joe I could not agree more with your opinion on buttons and screens 👌
How many physical buttons did you press to make that comment. Be honest.
@@biddyboy1570 I wasn't driving
@@eliotsalandybrown you won't be commenting on RUclips next time you want to turn the AC down either.
@@biddyboy1570 you've lost me
Thanks Joe! Love the M340i 👍
the previous interior looked sexier, less screens please
The reason I love my 2019 Mini Clubman, apart from the driving characteristics, is the fact that there are decent buttons and dials for primary functions. The obsession with touchscreens is a concern. Mazda are one of the few manufacturers that seem to agree.
By far the best in its class. LCI model improved ever so slightly but as an all round package it’s so much more impressive
Great review Joe! On my bucket list after I get my bmw 335d m sport xdrive touring in about 5 years 😁
Excellent as always Joe. I bought my M340i in Dec 2020 and it was manufactured in November. Yes mine has the mild hybrid. Love it and cant think of anything else when the lease is up in two years.... other than the touring version
Yes Joe brilliant review. WTF the screen. RIP dials and analogue
Great video Joe. I commented yesterday on your M3 Touring post about me getting an M4 Convertible in a few weeks, well my wife is getting an LCI 3-series and she loved this video. She’s getting a 320d Xdrive but we are both so excited and your video have loads of great advice. Thanks again.
Why you getting a convertible, please tell me you are only 22 years old!
@@revlucm7301 nope, in my 40’s and the reason is that out of 5 M cars I’ve owned, E46 M3 Convertible, 2 x M5’s (E39 & an F10) X5M and now an X3M, the only car I ever dream about is the E46 M3 Convertible. After several SUV’s I want this to be my last convertible and am very excited to get it. I’m one of those people that LOVES a convertible and having the roof off. My car, my money and the only person I need to make happy about it is little old me. When I got my E46 M3 it wasn’t to my spec as was an approved used. I always said I would spec one and get brand new, and this is what I am finally doing. Black on Black and finally exactly how I want it. If I look like a twat, so what, I’ll just like a twat with a smile…
I prefer a combination of screens and practical buttons with a minimalist feel. But I don’t like the way the new screens are designed and fitted, it looks like they are retrofitted. The previous generation was perfect for me, the screens were modern but still integrated with the dash and looked like they were built into the car, not fitted afterwards. I have the same problem with the previous gen mercs.
Agree 100% about the screens. This new model looks terrible.
Hey Joe...awesome review but honestly, what would you choose between M340i and that torque monster 340d? Best regards, Mike.
Good fun watching you driving over Ranmore Common near Dorking Joe. A good road for a blast in dry weather
I enjoyed watching the Video. I like updates that been made particularly Inside the Car
I agree on the buttons definitely. Shame what the companies are doing with screens to save cost
Another great review. Thanks for sharing Joe.
Cheers Peter! Hope you're well ♥
@@JoeAchilles1 All well here down under. I hope you and your fiancee are doing well. You have come a long way Joe. Keep it going mate.
Thanks for taking us on todays ride...
review 2022 Apina b3
Yes ! More Alpina. B3 and B5 would be great.
Top review as usual Joe, looking forward to seeing your M3 touring! And when are you doing another RoadStr meet? The last one was great!
Does anyone know which color is that?
How do you knock the gear box in to the more responsive setting with the new gear selector?
Totally agree about buttons and the idrive being better whilst driving. Still, if you are in the car on your own you can say: Hey slave, turn on the seat heating.
I just picked mine up yesterday in Dravit Grey over Oyster. Your M3 videos pushed me over the edge on the color. I like the idrive 8 so far. I can’t agree with the touring being better looking, more practical for sure, but I wouldn’t call them attractive.
Thanks for making all the good videos!
As soon as I saw your instagram post I immediately hopped over to RUclips. Solid video as always
Looks awesome joe and a great vlog buddy as always 💥👍👍
I know it's been talked about before, however, since you've been driving the M3 quite a lot, a comparison to how the steering and the steering feel would have been great.
Some reviewers have been a bit critical of the steering feel but I have no problem with this issue on my 2019 G20 330i M Sport. In fact I wonder what they are on about.
@@davidperry3531 I wonder as well. I have a 2022 M340i RWD model and once I put it into Sport, the steering feels meatier and feels very confident to me.
By the time my BMW M135i arrives I will have a brand new car yet with an out of date idrive system! Waited over 1 year for it now! 🤯
BMW want you to use the voice control more, you can use it for nearly everything. I use it for the heating control, heated seats even changing the interior lighting colour. I would still like the physical buttons as well, nice to have the option.
That's pricey. My 2019 440i Gran Coupe, almost fully optioned, was listed at £55k. I bought it from BMW with 3k miles and 10 months old for £31k. Struggling to understand how this 340i is now £63k new.
Great video , also loving the watch , Casio G ?
Hey Joe, the touring in the video is my new motor waiting for collection.
Trading in my M340d for the LCi.
Just to add if you specify the M Sport Seats the Comfort+ pack is automatically optioned to give the lumbar & electric memory functionality.
The total being £3K.
Can’t wait to turn in my 2020 3series for this monster! I want it in YAS marina blue 🥶🔥
Had m340i for two years best all rounded car Ive driven hands down. Will be getting an Lci V soon 😅
Where is this on the BMW configuration tool? Can only find 330 or M models!
Love that bit of road over Ranmore Common
Very good looking model! Love the color also. Good job Joe
I like the pre lci more
Looks great. Is the colour skyscraper grey?
Dad’s new U11 X1 arrives in a few weeks hopefully so we’ll see how the new screens/controls stand up compared to his G01 X3. I fully expect a few remote support telephone calls in the coming months. Both cars have Mocha Leather too 👌
This Joe and Tony collab will be forever iconic
Mine is due in the new year. Thanks for the great review!
Waiting to take delivery of mine hopefully end of march early April! M340I Brooklyn Grey with the red leathers, sun roof, carbon fibre trim and the Harmon kardon ready for the summer ☀️ lol
Not sure if pre lci was similar but the little storage for wallet's and keys to the right if the steering wheel is gone. Why?
Sound controls need to be accessible and not buried in the menu panel.
@Joe Achilles Was this test car in the SkyScraper Gray color... ?
The BMW m340i LCI kinda makes you wonder if the M3 is really necessary.
The exhaust outside sounds great for stock
The buttress holding the screen to the dash is hideous. Great review though.
Amazing to get to see car now. Great job!
Joe
- would you take this or a second hand m550i ?
I’ve been watching Joe so long, I can remember when he had a hairline! Sorry Joe! Loving your work, keep going buddy!!
Loving the colour / wheels combo!
My 330i touring with the sport plus pack listed at 45k 5 years ago - there's not really any options here that aren't on mine. It just shows how much BMW are ramping the prices up to make a killing - similarly nearly 100k for an M3, which is just a sexed up 3 series again shows the greed @ BeeEmm these days. All they do is force people to buy on finance to hide the massive prices they are now charging. The 340 is a nice motor, but come on BMW with the pricing !
Nice Vid Joe 👍
I think I got lucky. I got my pre LCI at the end of 2020 so it is in fact the 2021 model with the mild hybrid system. Before that I had an M140i and I agree that the brakes on the 340i with mild hybrid system are quite grabby, you can't really stop super smoothly, there's always a little jerkiness right at the stop point. As for the MPG I did Manchester to Guildford and back in a day around 400ish miles and got 50MPG out of mine. NO WAY I would have got close to that in my old M140i so the M340i with mild hybrid is a perfect all rounder!
I had my 68 plate 335d in the other day for the EGR recall and got a virtually brand new 320i as a courtesy car.Had a gear stick,electronic handbrake which were fine.But i did find the brakes quite grabby.Didn't like the dash.As joe says,maybe too many techy things.Getting into scary prices now,which is a shame.
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@@francisbegbie591 Definitely agree with the prices! If I was to get mine again now. I would have to put down £7k deposit (I put £900 down on mine) and then I'd still have to pay £200 more a month than I currently do 🤯.
Spot on comment.
I bought a 2022 pre LCI as I didn't like the new screens but dear me the brakes are rubbish. Couldn't believe it was me suddenly turning into a bad driver after almost 50 years at it! I now keep having to apologise to my wife every time we pull up as she does the lurch forward in the passenger seat! I have found it brakes a lot smoother in sport than comfort though but still not as smooth as you would want.
Thanks Joe !! , waiting for your comparison on the C63se and your newly bought M3 ,
Interesting comment about the brakes. I have a 22 plate Touring with MHT tech and the brakes are just horrible. I thought it may be a fualt with my car but now that you have mentioned the same thing I am experiencing I guess it must be the regen on the mild hybrid tech thats affecting it. My previous car was a 335d Touring which had 370mm discs, my current M340i Touring only has 348mm front discs with the fancy red calipers. There is a BMW factory track pack 370mm drilled/grooved disc and caliper upgrade which can be fitted so I am considering putting these on.
Thank you Joe for this in-depth video. I'm still waiting on the electric G80 i3. Can't wait to see an electric 3 Series for the European market. Not everyone wants a iX3 nor do we want the i4 with the ridiculous front-end.
Exactly! I would love to se i3 so much.
Shame really because the I3 is ancient and the I4 40 is a great electric car it can easily do 300 miles on a full charge.
@@teabagtowers3823 I know it's confusing but I wasn't talking about the previous i3. China gets a long wheelbase G80 BMW i3 which could've been a huge success in Europe as well. But somehow BMW decided to sell iX3 for the European market instead...
What’s the difference between operating a mobile phone to a touch screen! Both takes your eyes off the road! Excellent reviews 😀
Now I like it. Now it looks more like the 5 series
Another great vid Joe! Are you inferring then the d is actually quicker than the i ??
The LCI cars look so good
Aside from the ID8 touchscreens, the gear selector is another annoyance of the LCI model. Not as intuitive to use when quickly changing between D/R. I've become very used to popping it into S mode by flicking it to side when slowing down to engine brake, not even looking at where the selector is. Now, the new selector requires me to kind of look for it whilst driving. They've also cheapened the interior ever so slightly in places that are a bit hidden. And gone are swivelling adaptive lights, too.
New lights are matrix led… leagues ahead of the old tech swivelling lights
Interesting on the G20 LCI Alpina B3 they kept the old gear selector design...
That road when dry (and quiet) is phenomenal and a real test for a chassis / damping!
Ideally in a slightly smaller car next time Joe 😀
@@philmountain9290 they're really not
@@hovnojede010101 they really are. I do find some of the nit picking a bit much. Usually happens when a face lift comes out. The lights are superb at night dancing around the road every bit as much as the old lasers. The only issue I can find over the preface lift is a little buggyness with the spotify connection, but I suspect updates will iron those out.
Brilliant review as always, very interesting stuff. May I just ask you a quick question? Can you turn off the speed limit warning sounds? I heard they were mandatory on all new cars from July this year. Many thanks.
Idk.. on a Merc the dual led screens appear okay. But for some reason the more sport oriented BMW I feel deserves to retain the normal gauges. They’re basically like two iPads with BMW proprietary software so idk but it just feels so detached for what it’s supposed to be especially as he says about the analog buttons also. Otherwise nice interior.
Like Joe, not a fan of over -reliance on touchscreens, purely from a safety perspective. Plus I have long legs so with the seat back it’s a pain to reach forward. Personally,I think BMW are over-subtly trying to wean us onto using voice commands.
Old post. I know. I do like your reviews. Thanks for these! I am curious do you prefer the current model M340I or the current M550xi? Thanks!
At least when you did your review you checked the tyre pressures, right? Right?
Hey Joe best engine V6 ever made in Europe.
I love the interior colour❤
Daytime lights look like the 2014 E class , interior screen clearly inspired by Mercedes style
Great video Joe! Any plan for 545e ?
Hope the lower front grille is easily removeable to get all the leaves out!
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I have just sold my M340i touring and I bought it at a good price, with a lot of options and hardly lost any money on it . But couldn't warrant a new one. They are a lot more expensive now ! Especially with fuel prices now . Gone for something more fuel efficient now
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Beautiful car but BMW is pushing out the middle class from purchasing even a 3 series. Here in the states you’re looking at around $900 yes $900 for a m340i. Want a regular 330? That’s $700+ a month. And BMW, don’t blame it on the chip “shortage” because you had record breaking sales numbers.