Lease-return CPO German sedans 3 years, around 30k miles for around $30k are the few sporty practical value choices in the market. You get a lot for your money. I owned a 3 series and an A4 in the 2010s that way.
@@FlexSZN23 yah I got really lucky last December last day of the month picked up a full spec 2020 330i came with every option but the heads up display all I really wanted was the ambient lighting lol. Paid. 23k cpo and came with warranty
Matt, Long-time fan and you absolutely nailed-it on this one!!! I'm now in my mid-70s, and the horrid roads here in Los Angeles drove me (pun intended) to trade my 2020 Mustang Ecoboost for a Certified Pre-Owned 2020 BMW 330i with 23,000 miles. Dealer price was $28,600 and the car was immaculate. First impressions were word-for-word how you described the car - smooth, quiet, comfortable, yet responsive and fun to drive. I spent 20 minutes dealing with all the settings, 'tuning' the car to my needs and turning-off all the infernal 'safety' features that kept wrestling the steering wheel out of my hands. Now I truly love driving this car, and the mileage has been most impressive. Thanks for a fabulous and highly accurate review!
Thanks for being a long-time fan and I'm glad you liked the video! Thanks for sharing your experience with your 330i, I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time!
Got a black G21 Touring and me and my wife love this car whole heartily. It is truly made for Autobahn with its 8-gear gearbox where you can get down to 5.4 l / 100km (900km on one tank) while at the same time you got a sporty experience if you want. Nice comfort, great interior, fantastic handling and overall a beauty of a car.
Thank you for reviewing late model affordable CARS like this! These videos are always the best to me! Reminds me of the old days with user reviewed rides. Also I agree, this is at the point where the value proposition is high for a commuter. Even higher spec models cost nearly the same, lots of deals out there.
Matt thanks for doing these slightly used car videos. I’ve noticed the 330i over the years but never looked at them. Now that I see a 3 year old version that is considerably less it has gotten my attention. Seems like a timeless design and fuel efficient along with German sportiness. Will surely make a great second car.
Getting one of these in the next couple weeks for 18,200 had 52k miles and was in a “moderate” accident according to CARFAX but bmw fixed everything up there selves so I’m feeling rlly good about it
One of these with the performance options absolutely rocks on a racetrack. I’ve embraced Civic Type R, Porsches and corvettes with a regular b48 powered BMW with all the performance options. They get completely flabbergasted and never thought the base BMW could do fast lap work.
Nice review Matt. My wife had one of these as a loaner while her X3 M40 was getting serviced and I was really impressed with it. It doesn’t feel too big, is very comfortable, and has plenty of power for highway cruising - all with 35+ mpg.
*Idk why, but I'm really feeling these used car reviews. There's something really "real" about it. Idk how to explain it, but I saw Sofyan Bey doing these too and I really liked it. Good stuff, Matt.* 👍
I drove this car, then a Mercedes c300, then an Audi A4, all CPO, back-to-back a couple years ago. Ended the Audi test drive early and purchased immediately. And I really wanted the BMW going into the drive.
Ive owned a few cars over the years, and honestly none compare to that driving feeling bmw gives you, the stiff suspension and handling on these cars make you feel more confident in turns and corners
My only ongoing issue with BMW & Merc’s, even at great used prices, is the insane cost of maintenance and parts. 10x the cost of other luxury class vehicles. It’s so cost prohibitive over the life of the car.
This unfortunately hasn’t been true for 20 years, owned them all. Every Lexus or Acura I’ve owned has been just as expensive as any non-M bmw I’ve owned. In my opinion if you can’t turn a wrench or have nepotism money you should avoid any luxury car.
Modern bmws are completely different from the ones from 10-15 years ago. The b48 and b58 are stout reliable engines that have proven themselves over and over again. Great gas milage without compromising performance or reliability. There’s a reason Toyota chose to work with them on the Supra.
BMW really upped their game in 2012 with the F30 generation 3 Series. I had one for 7 years and only had one issue with it -- a rock broke out the lower radiator on the freeway. It was more reliable than probably any other car I've ever owned, including brand new Honda, Hyundai, Ford, a Mazda. Just stay away from the n20 4cyl due to timing chain issues, until model year 2016, when they fixed everything.
My wife's last car was a 2021 330i with M Sport. I miss that car; it was fun to drive and got super good fuel economy. We averaged about 32 MPG combined - yes, combined - over the two years we owned it. Add in that it handled great, had a good infotainment system, had comfortable seats, and looked great with M Sport, it was a very impressive car. It was somewhat firm-riding, however, but not bad enough to be a deal-breaker. I think the adaptive dampers would have made it ride better.
I clicked this video so fast my pointer finger almost broke though the keypad. I'm looking to get this car next week; I'm watching so many videos on this car. I need someone to come take my laptop lol
Got this model (and color) as a RWD on 19s and can confirm a nice upgrade from a 2014 Impala lol. I’m sure I’m still in the honeymoon phase since I got it at the start of the month, but this car is just FUN. It does luxury and sporty both very well. Definitely a fan, love the look with the larger 19” wheels
I've been in a couple competitors. If you like the interior, your honey moon phase will last a long time. And if you have any taste, you'll love the interior. Its by *far* the nicest design of anything in class. The only thing I can't stand is the shifter. I would literally rather buy another one of these than anything newer BMW makes. Those beaver tooth grills are ugly and I much prefer the integrated infotainment screen in the 2020 3 series to the giant dashboad-tablet in newer ones. I can see myself buying this car 3 times, no joke
I have a 2020 330i with the convenience package and it has blind spot technology. I have to say that the steering wheel does not feel light but the oposite. Great car.?
Thats how i got my 19 330i bargain with only 20k miles, they drive really good easy to maintain as well and i think the US spec 330i has the B46B20 engine which is the same thing as the B48 just different emission systems i think stout little 4 cylinders
@@SpaceAgePac traded it after a year, lost all the equity it had built up. They tank in value. And little issues here and there other than that they drive really good but never again
We actually bought an A4 over a 430i because the BMW suspension was way harsher for the crappy roads we have here. The A5 wasn't available at that time. I won't get a BMW with run flats. A used G70 with the V6 engine probably goes for the same price but it is so cramped, the BMW is a much nicer size wise all arounder than the G70. I would still take a used A4 or A5 though over the 330i.
@@MattMaranMotoring I hope you do! I am a bit concerned for when the A4 gets refreshed or remodeled. Audi of late are reportedly less reliable with interior quality definitely going in the wrong direction :( We plan to keep our A4 as long as possible; it has been so good so far.
The 10yr/100,000mi powertrain warranty only applies to the original purchase with Genesis. If CPO, it’s 6yr/75,000mi comprehensive but if not, then it’s only 5yr/60,000mi comprehensive.
According to their website, the 6yr, 75k is for the limited warranty, the powertrain gets the remainder of the 10 yr 100k warranty. Here's the link: www.genesis.com/us/en/certified
I think depreciation isn't bad at all on these cars. A 2020 non-MSport car with the options this one had probably would have cost a buyer low 40k range out the door when it was released 5 years ago, nobody was paying MSRP. If they are still going for nearly 30k that means it retained close to 3/4ths of its value 5 years later. Maybe that's more of a statement about inflation's impact on the used car market?
I was looking at these in the UK was tempting but heard loads of gremlins around them. This content seems really good Matt. Looking at a Kia Stinger used.....or RCF used....OR type R used. (I know I can't make my mind up) Thanks for the videos Matt
I'd have to look at the maintenance schedule and see when the big services are due, but personally for this one in particular since the motor seems pretty solid I'd probably feel comfortable keeping it at least till 75k assuming there isn't a crazy expensive service at like 60k or something.
The G20 generation 3 Series fixed all the issues with the prior F30 generation -- with one exception: The ride. I think the ride in the G20 generation is terrible for daily driving.
@@MattMaranMotoring yeah, I think the regular 330 is a little too punishing, especially for broken freeway roads. The m sport suspension makes it unbearable, IMO. That's just me. The roads are pretty crappy where I live though
Seems like they are going for about 29000-38000 depending on the year, package, and mileage. I saw several recently in the 15000-30000 mile range with CPO going in that price range. One was a 2021 with just under 1400 miles on it for just over 36000 at a BMW dealership, CPO good until 12/25.
Awesome car- it's just sad that even in 2020 a standard Toyota corolla had more safety tech than that car does. (sigh). And today you still have to pay extra just to get adaptive cruise control- I mean what is that about? 🤷♂ I think just about every other car manufacturer that is standard.. lol. I feel like they are making the safety tech about a cash grab by not offering as standard.
Welcome to the wonderful world of BMW. Great cars, but they will charge you for everything that should be standard, inducing basic safety features that come in economy cars.
I love these used videos so much, i literally gasped when i saw it lol!
Couldn’t agree more!
I’m glad you like them!
Love them as well!! Not too many do used reviews!
Lease-return CPO German sedans 3 years, around 30k miles for around $30k are the few sporty practical value choices in the market. You get a lot for your money. I owned a 3 series and an A4 in the 2010s that way.
The hard part is finding a well-quipped spec. A lot of the used 330i’s have little to no options
@@FlexSZN23 yah I got really lucky last December last day of the month picked up a full spec 2020 330i came with every option but the heads up display all I really wanted was the ambient lighting lol. Paid. 23k cpo and came with warranty
Just bought one with 27K miles. Best car I have driven. Very sporty and comfortable.
How much did you pay for it at 27k? (trying to gauge the price as I am also considering to buy one at 22k mileage)
@@amitmangotra8936I would say don’t pay more than $25,000 for one around that milage. There are also many with around 30-45k miles for $20,000.
Please keep making these as long as they are viable! Love the used car vids.
Thanks! Glad you like them!
This is the default vehicle when you start out as a real estate agent
Matt, Long-time fan and you absolutely nailed-it on this one!!! I'm now in my mid-70s, and the horrid roads here in Los Angeles drove me (pun intended) to trade my 2020 Mustang Ecoboost for a Certified Pre-Owned 2020 BMW 330i with 23,000 miles. Dealer price was $28,600 and the car was immaculate. First impressions were word-for-word how you described the car - smooth, quiet, comfortable, yet responsive and fun to drive. I spent 20 minutes dealing with all the settings, 'tuning' the car to my needs and turning-off all the infernal 'safety' features that kept wrestling the steering wheel out of my hands. Now I truly love driving this car, and the mileage has been most impressive. Thanks for a fabulous and highly accurate review!
Thanks for being a long-time fan and I'm glad you liked the video! Thanks for sharing your experience with your 330i, I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time!
Got a black G21 Touring and me and my wife love this car whole heartily. It is truly made for Autobahn with its 8-gear gearbox where you can get down to 5.4 l / 100km (900km on one tank) while at the same time you got a sporty experience if you want. Nice comfort, great interior, fantastic handling and overall a beauty of a car.
Thank you for reviewing late model affordable CARS like this! These videos are always the best to me! Reminds me of the old days with user reviewed rides.
Also I agree, this is at the point where the value proposition is high for a commuter. Even higher spec models cost nearly the same, lots of deals out there.
Thanks, glad you like these!
Matt thanks for doing these slightly used car videos. I’ve noticed the 330i over the years but never looked at them. Now that I see a 3 year old version that is considerably less it has gotten my attention. Seems like a timeless design and fuel efficient along with German sportiness. Will surely make a great second car.
Thanks for watching!
Laughed out loud at "Thanks to good old German depreciation." Great video!
Getting one of these in the next couple weeks for 18,200 had 52k miles and was in a “moderate” accident according to CARFAX but bmw fixed everything up there selves so I’m feeling rlly good about it
This is the best car for the price
Seems like a good value at $30,000. Nice review as always.
Thanks!
8:43 Definitely eager when the turbo kicks in. And that interior/exterior color combo is fantastic!
One of these with the performance options absolutely rocks on a racetrack. I’ve embraced Civic Type R, Porsches and corvettes with a regular b48 powered BMW with all the performance options. They get completely flabbergasted and never thought the base BMW could do fast lap work.
Nice review Matt. My wife had one of these as a loaner while her X3 M40 was getting serviced and I was really impressed with it. It doesn’t feel too big, is very comfortable, and has plenty of power for highway cruising - all with 35+ mpg.
*Idk why, but I'm really feeling these used car reviews. There's something really "real" about it. Idk how to explain it, but I saw Sofyan Bey doing these too and I really liked it. Good stuff, Matt.* 👍
Thanks, glad you like them!
I drove this car, then a Mercedes c300, then an Audi A4, all CPO, back-to-back a couple years ago. Ended the Audi test drive early and purchased immediately. And I really wanted the BMW going into the drive.
Ive owned a few cars over the years, and honestly none compare to that driving feeling bmw gives you, the stiff suspension and handling on these cars make you feel more confident in turns and corners
Good video. Really shows how attainable a benchmarked luxury sports sedan can be.
Glad you liked it!
My only ongoing issue with BMW & Merc’s, even at great used prices, is the insane cost of maintenance and parts. 10x the cost of other luxury class vehicles. It’s so cost prohibitive over the life of the car.
This unfortunately hasn’t been true for 20 years, owned them all. Every Lexus or Acura I’ve owned has been just as expensive as any non-M bmw I’ve owned. In my opinion if you can’t turn a wrench or have nepotism money you should avoid any luxury car.
@@Enthusiastlist fair enough
Modern bmws are completely different from the ones from 10-15 years ago. The b48 and b58 are stout reliable engines that have proven themselves over and over again. Great gas milage without compromising performance or reliability. There’s a reason Toyota chose to work with them on the Supra.
BMW really upped their game in 2012 with the F30 generation 3 Series. I had one for 7 years and only had one issue with it -- a rock broke out the lower radiator on the freeway. It was more reliable than probably any other car I've ever owned, including brand new Honda, Hyundai, Ford, a Mazda. Just stay away from the n20 4cyl due to timing chain issues, until model year 2016, when they fixed everything.
My issue is they don’t put oil dipsticks in these cars
Yes of course Matt & this will be my first car.
My wife's last car was a 2021 330i with M Sport. I miss that car; it was fun to drive and got super good fuel economy. We averaged about 32 MPG combined - yes, combined - over the two years we owned it. Add in that it handled great, had a good infotainment system, had comfortable seats, and looked great with M Sport, it was a very impressive car. It was somewhat firm-riding, however, but not bad enough to be a deal-breaker. I think the adaptive dampers would have made it ride better.
I clicked this video so fast my pointer finger almost broke though the keypad. I'm looking to get this car next week; I'm watching so many videos on this car. I need someone to come take my laptop lol
Did you end up getting the car? And if so...how you liking it?
Got this model (and color) as a RWD on 19s and can confirm a nice upgrade from a 2014 Impala lol. I’m sure I’m still in the honeymoon phase since I got it at the start of the month, but this car is just FUN. It does luxury and sporty both very well. Definitely a fan, love the look with the larger 19” wheels
I've been in a couple competitors. If you like the interior, your honey moon phase will last a long time. And if you have any taste, you'll love the interior. Its by *far* the nicest design of anything in class. The only thing I can't stand is the shifter. I would literally rather buy another one of these than anything newer BMW makes. Those beaver tooth grills are ugly and I much prefer the integrated infotainment screen in the 2020 3 series to the giant dashboad-tablet in newer ones. I can see myself buying this car 3 times, no joke
Not bad. The dealership seems to sell mostly German cars and Detroit hotrods, so the cars should be in good shape. 👍
I have a 2020 330i with the convenience package and it has blind spot technology. I have to say that the steering wheel does not feel light but the oposite. Great car.?
We found love is a banger 😂😂 blast from the past, I can’t believe that song is over ten years old.
Haha I love Calvin Harris!
Best review video I’ve ever seen in subscribing
the exhaust note is not the same one you hear from outside the car, its played through the speakers
Thats how i got my 19 330i bargain with only 20k miles, they drive really good easy to maintain as well and i think the US spec 330i has the B46B20 engine which is the same thing as the B48 just different emission systems i think stout little 4 cylinders
how is it now? Im thinking bout getting one.
@@SpaceAgePac traded it after a year, lost all the equity it had built up. They tank in value. And little issues here and there other than that they drive really good but never again
@@hialeahhigh damn, preciate that. guess I'll try the g70
@@SpaceAgePac a friend of mine has the tt v6 g70 awesome car. Leg room on their back seat not so great tho
@@hialeahhigh I mostly ride alone so It'll be okay. Thanks for responding tho!
We actually bought an A4 over a 430i because the BMW suspension was way harsher for the crappy roads we have here. The A5 wasn't available at that time. I won't get a BMW with run flats. A used G70 with the V6 engine probably goes for the same price but it is so cramped, the BMW is a much nicer size wise all arounder than the G70. I would still take a used A4 or A5 though over the 330i.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’d like to try out an A4 of this generation too eventually.
@@MattMaranMotoring I hope you do! I am a bit concerned for when the A4 gets refreshed or remodeled. Audi of late are reportedly less reliable with interior quality definitely going in the wrong direction :( We plan to keep our A4 as long as possible; it has been so good so far.
The 10yr/100,000mi powertrain warranty only applies to the original purchase with Genesis. If CPO, it’s 6yr/75,000mi comprehensive but if not, then it’s only 5yr/60,000mi comprehensive.
According to their website, the 6yr, 75k is for the limited warranty, the powertrain gets the remainder of the 10 yr 100k warranty. Here's the link: www.genesis.com/us/en/certified
Great review! I’m tempted for a used X5 because of the depreciation
Thanks! I may do a lightly used X5 in the future too, these off-lease BMW reviews seem to do fairly well here.
I think depreciation isn't bad at all on these cars. A 2020 non-MSport car with the options this one had probably would have cost a buyer low 40k range out the door when it was released 5 years ago, nobody was paying MSRP. If they are still going for nearly 30k that means it retained close to 3/4ths of its value 5 years later. Maybe that's more of a statement about inflation's impact on the used car market?
I was looking at these in the UK was tempting but heard loads of gremlins around them. This content seems really good Matt. Looking at a Kia Stinger used.....or RCF used....OR type R used. (I know I can't make my mind up) Thanks for the videos Matt
Maybe soon, I would buy this car for myself.
These are a great deal. I'd have to get it.
As always, great review Matt!
Thanks!
How long would you drive this and feel peace of mind with the German reliability/maintenance?
I'd have to look at the maintenance schedule and see when the big services are due, but personally for this one in particular since the motor seems pretty solid I'd probably feel comfortable keeping it at least till 75k assuming there isn't a crazy expensive service at like 60k or something.
Used BMW M340ix also a good value if u want more speed & sport.
I see these forsake all over for 20k with around 50k miles.
Is that where the troubke starts?
The G20 generation 3 Series fixed all the issues with the prior F30 generation -- with one exception: The ride. I think the ride in the G20 generation is terrible for daily driving.
Have you experienced the regular 330i? I've heard that complaint about the sport package and M340i but the regular 330i ride is great in my opinion.
@@MattMaranMotoring yeah, I think the regular 330 is a little too punishing, especially for broken freeway roads. The m sport suspension makes it unbearable, IMO. That's just me. The roads are pretty crappy where I live though
Dont think I forgot about " what's up eveybody its subaru wrx fan"
I wasn't expecting that ornage brown look on the inside it looks fine
Looks 10 times better than those two giant nostrils coming down the road today. Those things look horrible
I agree 100 percent every time i see one i make a face like i just smelled trash truck juice 🤣
Seems like they are going for about 29000-38000 depending on the year, package, and mileage. I saw several recently in the 15000-30000 mile range with CPO going in that price range. One was a 2021 with just under 1400 miles on it for just over 36000 at a BMW dealership, CPO good until 12/25.
Did you see that bmw 100% confirmed the US is getting a m5 touring
Yeah, great news!
Beautiful video .
hows the reliability on these?
Awesome car- it's just sad that even in 2020 a standard Toyota corolla had more safety tech than that car does. (sigh). And today you still have to pay extra just to get adaptive cruise control- I mean what is that about? 🤷♂ I think just about every other car manufacturer that is standard.. lol. I feel like they are making the safety tech about a cash grab by not offering as standard.
Welcome to the wonderful world of BMW. Great cars, but they will charge you for everything that should be standard, inducing basic safety features that come in economy cars.
Can’t get Ventilated seats in this model yet as a FYI.
Thanks for the info!
I know -- unfreaking believable BMW can't put ventilated seats in their 3 Series -- at ANY PRICE.
The 330I M sport would be more competitive to compare to the other vehicles than the base 330I
Ehh depends . I have a 2020 330i pushes 356whp not bad for a 4 cylinder.
I had one of these it was awesome!!
So Matt, did it breakdown yet?
Back seat comparison with the TLX?
I'd say this is slightly more space. They kind of dropped the ball with the TLX with the interior space for how big the car is.
Integra has more back seat room that the TLX, and more trunk space
I would like to last gen. Lexus GS review. I think GS was killed too soon.
I'm hoping to review one of those eventually too. I've only ever reviewed the GS F.
why did you have to call me out like that
Do more used videos
These are known for high oil consumption.
The 20 year old ones with a different motor and trans sure . Not a b48 lmao .
Everyone would laugh at someone who bought a used bmw
But I think it’s worth it
Huh?
You say sporty way too much in this video for a car that hasn't earned it even if it did have the different front bumper
For under $30k definitely not bad
That sh!t is niiicceee!
This is not luxury, nor is it sports. 😂
🙂👍
It's got a great fake noise lol
Exhaust is not real silly you 😂😂😂