Win the £50,000 BMW M340i Touring for just £2.40 👉 bit.ly/BMW-M340i-Touring ... or choose from one of the other 150 cars in their line-up and play from just 85p! 👉bit.ly/Dream-Car-Comp-BOTB
I can say, with a lot of experience and having had my M340i touring two weeks - this is THE best car I have ever had - including several audis (includng the beast RS4 saloon) and a chipped biturbo A6. This beemer is just sublime. So much power when you want it, handling superb, economy when you're cruising. The comfort suspension mode is just fine - I run it in sport mode for the noise. The S58 engine might have another 100 horsepower but this B58 version delivers the torque lower down - the best motor for all practical circumstances!
@@drakelar1957 I don't know about SUV space. Have you seen the trend of SUV designs nowadays? Hardly any significant space at the back what with those uber sloped, short-backed designs of a lot of SUVs
Literally just ordered a M340i Touring to replace my 3 year old 340i Touring. Loved the 340i so am so looking forward to the M-lite version. Just to pick up what Joe was saying. I was debating whether or not to go for an M4 Competition, luckily my local dealer had a rather nice M4 comp and I got to spend a few hours with it, then took an M340i saloon out and the performance difference on a public road was not very great, but the comfort of the M340 was far superior. The M4 was tiring to drive whereas the M340i was relaxing and comfortable but a hooligan when you wanted it to be. In my opinion, a full M car is a second car to be used on sunny days, but I couldn't use it as a daily driver, the M340i can be all things to all people. Well done BMW. Oh, and I specced mine up and still managed to get it for a shade under £50k.
This is similar to what I ended up doing. I actually had an M4 CP delivered a while ago but ended up returning it as the dealer had not ordered the correct options. That was pretty annoying, but it gave me time to reconsider, and as I was about to reorder I saw Joe's first M340i review. That piqued my interest, I had a drive in the M340i the next day, loved it and ordered it within the hour. Like you say it is nearly as fast, but far easier to live with day to day. They found one to spec in stock and I had it within two weeks. So pleased I changed my mind from the M4 - the M340i really is brilliant, I love it.
Jeff Gawthorpe I have an m240i but the lack of traction during winter is annoying lol. Can’t wait for the summer so I can put the power down. X drive must feel great right now
Absolutely echoing your thoughts on the M340i Touring. Have mine for a month and 4500 km, now, and enjoyed every minute in it. Thanks for the emotionally loaded video, Joe !
Ahh amazing to hear first hand from a lucky owner! Glad you love it and agree with my excitement buddy, wishing you many many more happy miles (or kilometers 😂) 👌
TrueFilter all in all yes. I like the sleeper nature of the car. Owning other cars (non turbo and shifted), it’s not my preference for the M340i. In all fairness: If it was my only car, and I wanted to squeeze all the sportiness out of it, I might be disappointed.
we just got our M340i last week and its nice to drive.Drove the M4 today and I prefer the M340i..though I am a bit biased and worked with Audi also and love their wagons better.People love their wagons here in NZ.I got a wagon myself.
That Oxidgrau metallic color is just stunning. Looks much better in the flash rather than in pictures. Makes a special car like the M340i even more special.
Terrific indepth review of the M340i xdrive Touring...definitely on my radar if my vehicle stops playing up! Loving the motors in Slade's Garage...that 993 Targa is a right pearler!
Joe Achilles and when driving in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe use Flitsmeister its great for giving you additional road info like Waze. (Cameras)
Just reconfirmed how good my decision was to order an M340i Touring in Dravit Grey last month. Great review as always. Looking forward to collecting the keys and once the snow has melted here in Switzerland, giving it a good run through the Alps, starting with the Furka, Grimsel, Susten ring :)
This NEEDS to come to Canada so I can buy one! Had an MB E350 wagon for a while and it's great. This M340i combines luxury, practicality and performance in such a perfect way.
Hi Joe fantastic review, had been looking for a tourer too replace my st3 estate which was written off by a rear end shunt. Having watched your reviews I managed to track a 340i xdrive in tanzanite blue to a bmw dealer. It was a 2019 model, new spec, and only 2000 miles on the clock. So I bought it straight away, and will be collecting it this week. It has a new three year bmw warranty as well. It was built in 2019, but only entered the U.K. august 22, due to import restrictions with covid. Again a massive thank you Joe, without your honest review I doubt if I would have gone for this but looking forward to it.
I totally agree, a panoramic roof is a huge benefit on long distances if you sit in the 2nd row. I remember I drove about 1 hour in the back of a VW with massively tinted windows and no pano roof, I got a headache and was tired for the rest of the day.
/// AMG wait eight years and get one for a few grand then if that's your attitude. Cars are a waste of money. Luckily depreciation doesn't affect me as I'm buying it for half price.
About skidding the xDrive cars. You really should get the BMW winter driving experience. It shows you how you can "drift" the xDrive car properly and you'll learn quite bit of 4wd car control. What you say in the video is true, but it is not all... :)
Great video Joe, absolutely love the look of these things. Could be our next car, own an m240i and really want an M2C but I just feel the M340i Touring looks a better all around package.
Very close to ordering a 330i Touring here in Australia (no 6cyl versions, unfortunately) to replace my 2004 e46 320i Touring. Got a quote with all packages selected, plus Tanzanite Blue / 'Merino' Tartufo individual combo. The delivery would be quite a few months away, but I am not in a hurry. Really unsure about the longevity of these cars and how well they'd behave after 5 years or so. This is the only thing that I have my doubts about.
Alpine do fast BMW Wagons. I want an M340i Saloon just wish RWD version was available in UK. Wouldn’t bother with sun roof. Would want the seats and. Adjustable lumbar and electric adjust Hi stereo and maybe laser lights
What a stunning colour, really suits the cars shape, don't like the red interior, actually in different light it looks much better!, beautiful car altogether though Joe, nice one. Great video and review as is usual from you, cheers.
@@mji9208 tell your fellow citizens to stop buying crossovers which are just jacked up hatchbacks with skid plates and off-road cladding to make them look like offroaders. They don't need that much ground clearance since they only go to the malls and Starbucks drive throughs
@@ryadhasanahmed5443 those suvs can barely clear curbs i dont know how someone could just mindlessly walk in a dealrr and think yup an suv is what i need. -_-
One car only, mainly family duty. Is there any chance you'd take a manual 320d G21 over the M340i? Is the B58 that good, that you'd forgo the last manual 3 series?
@@Daniel189HLL Had an N55, by that was manual. Gone to a B57 to save the world at the moment. Just wondering whether my last internal combustion engine should be manual (which will never happen in an electric world) or go for the noise of a B58.
Murray Gordon 440i auto is a joy. Anyway, we're still generating far too much electricity via fossil fuels, it's not going to change any time soon unfortunately.
I’m off to my local BMW dealership tomorrow to check these out, I’m trying to get away from the suv thing, trouble is, she who must be obeyed has a dodgy back at times and says they’re too low down, I’m sure she’ll love it 😍
Hey Joe.... Strange question. You once did a vid with an alpina d3 Touring rwd with rear diff. Wich one would you prefer as family car? Thé older Alpina d3 rwd with diff. or thé newer m340i xDrive? 😁
I'm going to have to work a bit harder so I can afford one of these!. I'd have gotten the new 135/140i if they hadn't butchered the thing. This really is the only logical option now for us F20 1 series owners wanting the b58 and RWD. Bit of a shame though because the old 140i was such great value for money.
I don't know about perfection.. The question for me becomes; Is it better to drive than the sedan M340i, with the big extra box at the back? I wouldn't even consider the extra luggage space unless it is exactly as good to drive as the sedan.
Good vid Joe. Do you find the driver seat, steering wheel and pedals well aligned so you don't twist your body like in some German cars? I hear the accelerator was off to the right? Thanks
#ad? #want! The 3 series, especially with some M performance bits, is in my opinion the best looking model in the range at the moment. Touring is the best, chuck a mountainbike in the back and go :)
Great video as always Joe... I’ve had 3 Mlites in the last 6years. Currently M140i, ZF8 Motech edition. How does the M340i stack up against the 1er? Handling, refinement and performance? Given your huge audience of mliters it would be super helpful if you covered the comparison in your videos as it’s pretty much the natural step up. I’m waiting with much anticipation for the new M440i.
Hey Harry, hope you're well mate! Yeah I genuinely think this is the next natural step from any M140 owners, it handles as well, it handles slightly better than a 140, especially this time of year, it's far more refined and feels slightly quicker in a straight line (especially in these current damp/cold conditions). I would love to do a comparison video soon. Cheers
Joe Achilles Good man, a comparison video would be a big hit on here. Side by acceleration test, the lot! :) M440i, motech stance and a JB+ would be a 🍑 of daily! 👌
Wish they made a new M140i xDrive - basically a mini version of this, would be amazing! Although I understand financially why they don’t. Brilliant car that does seem the natural step up from the M140i though. Just imagine if BMW made a new M140i and an M3 Touring with M xDrive though 🤤
Hey Joe, might not be an apples to apples comparison, but I'm curious to get your opinion since you drove both: the new M340i or Stelvio Quadrifoglio and why. Keep up the great content! Much appreciated!
Amazing car, joe I think you are right, these are sexier than the saloon and out of the choice of both I would choose this, but if I could only have the saloon then I wouldn't be too disappointed either.
Thanks for the video Joe! 🙏🏻 It’s a colour I was curious about and I like it very much! It’s impressive how it changes hues depending on the light conditions, going from warmer champagne-like beige to colder silver... I’m speccing the new coming M340D Touring and I think Oxide Grey is gonna be my choice ! Obviously with Pano roof and Merino leather 😉
Great video again Joe. I’m considering moving from my M4 Comp to a M340i x-drive touring. I’m after more comfort for a long drive to Europe & still a fun car over a Scottish back road. For almost the same price I could pick up a nearly new 840d coupe. If cost was no issue & you had a choice. I know you have driven both. Do you feel a M340 xdrive would be more fun over a back road than a 840d coupe? Also would a 840d be much more comfortable on a drive to say Germany than a M340i x-drive? I realise I’m comparing a coupe to a tourer however I think either car might suit me. Any thoughts would be appreciated:-)
Is it just me/my eyes, or does the interior of your test car look like an orange/tan color in your driving video, but lipstick red in your stationary footage of the interior? I love this car in this color too. Great review, Joe! Thank you!
It makes me really mad that this model isn't coming to America. I'm picking up my m340 Monday but if they were going to drop the wagon here is have waited for it
I wanted to get the G21 wagon and went to drive it. But my G31 wagon was jut a tad more refined to drive. Once you had a 5 series its hard to move back to the 3. Great car. Good review. I think my next wagon will be the B5 Alpina wagon.
Joe thanks for this excellent review - between you and Matt Carwow, convinced me to get this one. Ordered yday , Dravit grey comfort plus tech plus visibility pack shadowline plus with sunroof.I think I ticked all the possible boxes . Farewell to my F10 M5😞 but hopefully this will be 🙂if not 🤓 look forward to more great reviews and a good 2021🙂👍 Oh yes agree - BMW should pay you , where’s your commission 🧐🤨😀
If I wasn't lucky enough to get to drive so many cars, I would probably trade the M2C for one, but in my current situation a manual M2C is exactly what I crave for on weekends 😉
Yes, your M2C is a lovely change to most other sports cars out there. Great video keep up the good work, and I look forward to another interview on your other channel 😀
Great review Joe, I love the BMW Tourings and the 340i is a pretty awesome package! Just liked my own comment! I’m rewatching this video for the 2nd time. I’m loving the 340i Touring, I’m going to order one once were out of self isolation.
Awesome video. Have you driven the F31 340i? I run one of those and wonder how the handling differs... Keep 'em coming! Really good content on this channel!
Think these are great, good to see BMW taking it to Audi S. The M-lites have a place at BMW, obviously not full M but from what I’ve owned and had the chance to drive they’re pretty special compared even compared to previous flagships from the lines. I doubt we would have seen nearly 400bhp in 340i unless it was differentiated from the standard line up.
Hey Joe, great vids. What would you rather have, this M340i Touring or an X3 M Comp? :-) I’m departing both but leaning toward the Touring, or maybe wait for the M3 Touring :)
I will just tell you this... I live in the U.S. and I REALLY WANT THIS CAR! But I don't know of many people who like wagons out here. Most people are going for crossovers and mid sized SUVs. I still want one, like really bad haha.
This is a great car! Compared to an SUV I just don't like the body movement and head toss you get in an SUV and the BMW Touring is far more practical in the load area than a stacked to the roof SUV. I have a Dravit Grey 330i M Sport sedan and love it. You must have had the gesture control turned off otherwise it would have been going crazy with your hand and arm movements.
Great vid Joe! Totally agree best all rounder in the market 👍 quick question why do you buy your tyres from Slades garage? I thought that was just a dealership?
Interior is not a colour I would choose, but it still looks nice....although I dont think I'll be chopping my 335d xdrive in for one anytime soon. Mine has more than enough balls!
Hey Joe when you tested the X3M did you have the tyres inflated for partial load or full load?... full load being 3.0 bar all round and partial 2.3 bar? From factory they come inflated for full load
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Win the £50,000 BMW M340i Touring for just £2.40 👉 bit.ly/BMW-M340i-Touring ... or choose from one of the other 150 cars in their line-up and play from just 85p! 👉bit.ly/Dream-Car-Comp-BOTB
I can say, with a lot of experience and having had my M340i touring two weeks - this is THE best car I have ever had - including several audis (includng the beast RS4 saloon) and a chipped biturbo A6. This beemer is just sublime. So much power when you want it, handling superb, economy when you're cruising. The comfort suspension mode is just fine - I run it in sport mode for the noise. The S58 engine might have another 100 horsepower but this B58 version delivers the torque lower down - the best motor for all practical circumstances!
These sort of cars make you wonder why people bother with SUV's, looks superb!
spainter1985 yes, exactly!
More space and more road presence?
no matter how much power they give a SUV it will never drive like a car
@@drakelar1957 I don't know about SUV space. Have you seen the trend of SUV designs nowadays? Hardly any significant space at the back what with those uber sloped, short-backed designs of a lot of SUVs
@@drakelar1957 most estates have more room than modern "SUVs"
Literally just ordered a M340i Touring to replace my 3 year old 340i Touring. Loved the 340i so am so looking forward to the M-lite version. Just to pick up what Joe was saying. I was debating whether or not to go for an M4 Competition, luckily my local dealer had a rather nice M4 comp and I got to spend a few hours with it, then took an M340i saloon out and the performance difference on a public road was not very great, but the comfort of the M340 was far superior. The M4 was tiring to drive whereas the M340i was relaxing and comfortable but a hooligan when you wanted it to be. In my opinion, a full M car is a second car to be used on sunny days, but I couldn't use it as a daily driver, the M340i can be all things to all people. Well done BMW. Oh, and I specced mine up and still managed to get it for a shade under £50k.
This is similar to what I ended up doing. I actually had an M4 CP delivered a while ago but ended up returning it as the dealer had not ordered the correct options. That was pretty annoying, but it gave me time to reconsider, and as I was about to reorder I saw Joe's first M340i review. That piqued my interest, I had a drive in the M340i the next day, loved it and ordered it within the hour. Like you say it is nearly as fast, but far easier to live with day to day. They found one to spec in stock and I had it within two weeks. So pleased I changed my mind from the M4 - the M340i really is brilliant, I love it.
Jeff Gawthorpe I have an m240i but the lack of traction during winter is annoying lol. Can’t wait for the summer so I can put the power down. X drive must feel great right now
thats amazing.
Congrats man🎉
@@reuben82726 Thanks Reuben, had it since February and only done 3k miles due to COVID. Lovely car though, really happy with it.
I'm right with you the, the B58 with the ZF 8 speed are just the perfect combo in everything they're fitted in
got one of these last friday - immense. fast, controlled, comfortable. got it all
Absolutely echoing your thoughts on the M340i Touring. Have mine for a month and 4500 km, now, and enjoyed every minute in it. Thanks for the emotionally loaded video, Joe !
Ahh amazing to hear first hand from a lucky owner! Glad you love it and agree with my excitement buddy, wishing you many many more happy miles (or kilometers 😂) 👌
Happy with the sound Stefan?
TrueFilter all in all yes. I like the sleeper nature of the car. Owning other cars (non turbo and shifted), it’s not my preference for the M340i. In all fairness: If it was my only car, and I wanted to squeeze all the sportiness out of it, I might be disappointed.
Definitely the best family car that is also fun you can buy right now at this price point.
Agree man 👌
we just got our M340i last week and its nice to drive.Drove the M4 today and I prefer the M340i..though I am a bit biased and worked with Audi also and love their wagons better.People love their wagons here in NZ.I got a wagon myself.
Everything you’d want in a car the 340i. Got my eyes on one next.
Mega packages 👌
As an M car owner i gotta say this 340i wagon is all the car you need for the street.
12:18 That panoramic roof is really something. It's almost like you are sitting in a convertible.
That Oxidgrau metallic color is just stunning. Looks much better in the flash rather than in pictures. Makes a special car like the M340i even more special.
Terrific indepth review of the M340i xdrive Touring...definitely on my radar if my vehicle stops playing up! Loving the motors in Slade's Garage...that 993 Targa is a right pearler!
@joechilles - its simple, real men drive wagons!!!
Haha 👌
Joe Achilles and when driving in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe use Flitsmeister its great for giving you additional road info like Waze. (Cameras)
Just reconfirmed how good my decision was to order an M340i Touring in Dravit Grey last month. Great review as always. Looking forward to collecting the keys and once the snow has melted here in Switzerland, giving it a good run through the Alps, starting with the Furka, Grimsel, Susten ring :)
New 3er touring is one of three best looking BMWs right now!!
This NEEDS to come to Canada so I can buy one! Had an MB E350 wagon for a while and it's great. This M340i combines luxury, practicality and performance in such a perfect way.
Hi Joe fantastic review, had been looking for a tourer too replace my st3 estate which was written off by a rear end shunt. Having watched your reviews I managed to track a 340i xdrive in tanzanite blue to a bmw dealer. It was a 2019 model, new spec, and only 2000 miles on the clock. So I bought it straight away, and will be collecting it this week. It has a new three year bmw warranty as well. It was built in 2019, but only entered the U.K. august 22, due to import restrictions with covid. Again a massive thank you Joe, without your honest review I doubt if I would have gone for this but looking forward to it.
I actually look forward to the inevitable Alpina version of this!
Yeah the B3 Touring will be incredible, but circa £15k more and no amazing finance deals making them almost twice the monthlies for many
@@JoeAchilles1 Yeah but there is just something about them. I see a new B5 on my way to work sometimes and it has such presence!
With you on that, an Alpina B5 Touring is my lottery win daily
I totally agree, a panoramic roof is a huge benefit on long distances if you sit in the 2nd row. I remember I drove about 1 hour in the back of a VW with massively tinted windows and no pano roof, I got a headache and was tired for the rest of the day.
Ordered my dravit gray m340i touring a few hours ago.
Lucky bugger 🔥
/// AMG You must be fun at parties.
/// AMG wait eight years and get one for a few grand then if that's your attitude. Cars are a waste of money. Luckily depreciation doesn't affect me as I'm buying it for half price.
/// AMG Yeah but how should you know, am I right? Then wait. That’s how it is with cars.
/// AMG ok so you can't afford a new one. Not sure how that is useful for anyone here.
Gotta o2 330xi wagon looks just like it 20yrs later....love BMW
So close to pulling the trigger on one of these...dealers offering nearly 10k discount!
Do it 😂😉
@@JoeAchilles1 Done it!! put pen to paper today ;-)
Long live b58!!!!!
Agree mate 🙌
Joe Achilles previous week I sold my m240i lci and already I had regret it!!
The b58 is a masterpiece!!!
Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷!!!
I don’t understand the touring / station wagon
About skidding the xDrive cars. You really should get the BMW winter driving experience. It shows you how you can "drift" the xDrive car properly and you'll learn quite bit of 4wd car control. What you say in the video is true, but it is not all... :)
I hope you can get the alpina b3 ......intrested to know how much better it is
Very nice, hopefully you'll get the chance to try out the Alpina B3 Touring too when they hit the streets.
Yeah that will be better in every way, but lots more expensive 👌
Now that is what I’m waiting for! Looks sublime.
Great video Joe, absolutely love the look of these things. Could be our next car, own an m240i and really want an M2C but I just feel the M340i Touring looks a better all around package.
Another great video. The bmw 340i has become what the 140i was
Very close to ordering a 330i Touring here in Australia (no 6cyl versions, unfortunately) to replace my 2004 e46 320i Touring.
Got a quote with all packages selected, plus Tanzanite Blue / 'Merino' Tartufo individual combo. The delivery would be quite a few months away, but I am not in a hurry.
Really unsure about the longevity of these cars and how well they'd behave after 5 years or so. This is the only thing that I have my doubts about.
Nice video Joe. With the 340i being this good, wonder how amazing the new Alpina B3 will be?
Ohh yeah that's guaranteed to be better in everyway, but ££££
@@JoeAchilles1 Hope you get your hands on a B3, been a while since you reviewed an Alpina, your content on these was always top notch.
What about the tyres? Does this come with run-flats or regulars?
Have to agree Joe, the obsession people have with SUV's is crazy, they use so much more fuel and don't drive as well either.
It's because they think the 4wd will help them when it snows but they dont realise is it's a lot better to get a good set of winter tires.
Alpine do fast BMW Wagons. I want an M340i Saloon just wish RWD version was available in UK. Wouldn’t bother with sun roof. Would want the seats and. Adjustable lumbar and electric adjust Hi stereo and maybe laser lights
Yeah but honestly this particular xDrive system feels 90% rwd when systems are off
My BOTB entries for this week were for the Alpina B3 Touring, @£3.10 per entry only70p more than the M340i
Fair enough, can't wait to drive one of those eventually... 👌
I’ll let you know when I win Joe 🤞
What a stunning colour, really suits the cars shape, don't like the red interior, actually in different light it looks much better!, beautiful car altogether though Joe, nice one. Great video and review as is usual from you, cheers.
Just ordered one Joe :-) - delivery by end of Feb. Black with Oyster leather, cannot wait.
And still not available in the U.S. damn
Yeah such a shame 😔
Almost no american would buy a wagon over a suv
True
@@mji9208 tell your fellow citizens to stop buying crossovers which are just jacked up hatchbacks with skid plates and off-road cladding to make them look like offroaders. They don't need that much ground clearance since they only go to the malls and Starbucks drive throughs
@@ryadhasanahmed5443 those suvs can barely clear curbs i dont know how someone could just mindlessly walk in a dealrr and think yup an suv is what i need. -_-
One car only, mainly family duty. Is there any chance you'd take a manual 320d G21 over the M340i?
Is the B58 that good, that you'd forgo the last manual 3 series?
Murray Gordon the engine is incredibly good, so addictive. Go test drive a 440/340/240
@@Daniel189HLL Had an N55, by that was manual. Gone to a B57 to save the world at the moment. Just wondering whether my last internal combustion engine should be manual (which will never happen in an electric world) or go for the noise of a B58.
Murray Gordon 440i auto is a joy. Anyway, we're still generating far too much electricity via fossil fuels, it's not going to change any time soon unfortunately.
Hi Joe, I’m really interested to see if you noticed much difference in the handling & performance of the M340 tourer compared with the saloon?
I’m off to my local BMW dealership tomorrow to check these out, I’m trying to get away from the suv thing, trouble is, she who must be obeyed has a dodgy back at times and says they’re too low down, I’m sure she’ll love it 😍
Hey Joe.... Strange question. You once did a vid with an alpina d3 Touring rwd with rear diff. Wich one would you prefer as family car? Thé older Alpina d3 rwd with diff. or thé newer m340i xDrive? 😁
Nürburgring360 Alpina B3 Touring
I'm going to have to work a bit harder so I can afford one of these!. I'd have gotten the new 135/140i if they hadn't butchered the thing.
This really is the only logical option now for us F20 1 series owners wanting the b58 and RWD. Bit of a shame though because the old 140i was such great value for money.
Is this the same xdrive as in the m550i?
I don't know about perfection.. The question for me becomes; Is it better to drive than the sedan M340i, with the big extra box at the back?
I wouldn't even consider the extra luggage space unless it is exactly as good to drive as the sedan.
So how does the handling compare to the X3M40i?
Debating one of these (saloon) or an F80 M3 comp.
Alpine B5 is estate, right?
Good vid Joe. Do you find the driver seat, steering wheel and pedals well aligned so you don't twist your body like in some German cars? I hear the accelerator was off to the right? Thanks
#ad? #want! The 3 series, especially with some M performance bits, is in my opinion the best looking model in the range at the moment. Touring is the best, chuck a mountainbike in the back and go :)
Nice, beautiful car!!! Only the very useful extra Driving Assistant Professional is missing!!!
Great video as always Joe... I’ve had 3 Mlites in the last 6years. Currently M140i, ZF8 Motech edition. How does the M340i stack up against the 1er? Handling, refinement and performance? Given your huge audience of mliters it would be super helpful if you covered the comparison in your videos as it’s pretty much the natural step up. I’m waiting with much anticipation for the new M440i.
All from Tony obviously! 🤙
Hey Harry, hope you're well mate! Yeah I genuinely think this is the next natural step from any M140 owners, it handles as well, it handles slightly better than a 140, especially this time of year, it's far more refined and feels slightly quicker in a straight line (especially in these current damp/cold conditions). I would love to do a comparison video soon. Cheers
Joe Achilles Good man, a comparison video would be a big hit on here. Side by acceleration test, the lot! :) M440i, motech stance and a JB+ would be a 🍑 of daily! 👌
Just hope they’ve not F’ked up the grill on the New 4 series.
Wish they made a new M140i xDrive - basically a mini version of this, would be amazing! Although I understand financially why they don’t.
Brilliant car that does seem the natural step up from the M140i though.
Just imagine if BMW made a new M140i and an M3 Touring with M xDrive though 🤤
Should i wait for the m3 touring? Or should I get this one? It will just be for daily use..
It depends on whether you're willing to pay the £25000 premium, higher insurance, tax & running costs? If you can, then why not?
Hard choice that is, they both look superb, if you had to choose joe, which one would you have, saloon or touring ?
Ordered the new Audi S4 Avant a couple of months back (delivers in March), but this looks a beauty. Maybe next time! :)
Why no scuff plate for the rear doors? That's odd.
Amazing car, and the perfect daily driver. I hate SUV's, and drive a touring myself, and would love this one, it's awesome.
Stelvio is roughly the same weight as the M340i touring. :)
Hey Joe, might not be an apples to apples comparison, but I'm curious to get your opinion since you drove both: the new M340i or Stelvio Quadrifoglio and why. Keep up the great content! Much appreciated!
Fingers crossed this comes to Australia!
Amazing car, joe I think you are right, these are sexier than the saloon and out of the choice of both I would choose this, but if I could only have the saloon then I wouldn't be too disappointed either.
I like red leather but when he went in the back it looked very red dunno if was the light
Thanks for the video Joe! 🙏🏻
It’s a colour I was curious about and I like it very much!
It’s impressive how it changes hues depending on the light conditions, going from warmer champagne-like beige to colder silver...
I’m speccing the new coming M340D Touring and I think Oxide Grey is gonna be my choice !
Obviously with Pano roof and Merino leather 😉
Best looking wagon by far, just a little to much badges around.
Great video again Joe. I’m considering moving from my M4 Comp to a M340i x-drive touring. I’m after more comfort for a long drive to Europe & still a fun car over a Scottish back road. For almost the same price I could pick up a nearly new 840d coupe. If cost was no issue & you had a choice. I know you have driven both. Do you feel a M340 xdrive would be more fun over a back road than a 840d coupe?
Also would a 840d be much more comfortable on a drive to say Germany than a M340i x-drive?
I realise I’m comparing a coupe to a tourer however I think either car might suit me. Any thoughts would be appreciated:-)
I was thinking about getting a 3 series but I have a concern. Is it possible to put both hands on the steering wheel at the same time?
Is it just me/my eyes, or does the interior of your test car look like an orange/tan color in your driving video, but lipstick red in your stationary footage of the interior? I love this car in this color too. Great review, Joe! Thank you!
Wish we had it in the USA!
Such a nice car, if I had a family I would buy one in a heartbeat. Here’s hoping the 440i looks better than the renders...
Yeah keen to see what it actually looks like...
Me too, I currently have an 18 plate M440i and am looking forward to seeing the new 4
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Absolute dream car!
Is there going to be a replacement for the 335d touring?
It makes me really mad that this model isn't coming to America. I'm picking up my m340 Monday but if they were going to drop the wagon here is have waited for it
Joe, nothing wrong about being BMW bias. I used to be that way about VW and then I brought an F11 525d, grew up, and never looked back....
I wanted to get the G21 wagon and went to drive it. But my G31 wagon was jut a tad more refined to drive. Once you had a 5 series its hard to move back to the 3. Great car. Good review. I think my next wagon will be the B5 Alpina wagon.
Joe, what tires are the most perfect for bumpy roads for a 120d ar a 420d ?
We would 100% love these in the US. Bring them to us BMW please!!
Joe thanks for this excellent review - between you and Matt Carwow, convinced me to get this one. Ordered yday , Dravit grey comfort plus tech plus visibility pack shadowline plus with sunroof.I think I ticked all the possible boxes . Farewell to my F10 M5😞 but hopefully this will be 🙂if not 🤓 look forward to more great reviews and a good 2021🙂👍
Oh yes agree - BMW should pay you , where’s your commission 🧐🤨😀
How does it compare to your old M5?
Great looking car, this colour looks really drab compared to the Verde Ermes version, but i love green cars.still no non-leather seats though! WHY?
What a car!!! Do you think you will ever get one Joe?
If I wasn't lucky enough to get to drive so many cars, I would probably trade the M2C for one, but in my current situation a manual M2C is exactly what I crave for on weekends 😉
Yes, your M2C is a lovely change to most other sports cars out there. Great video keep up the good work, and I look forward to another interview on your other channel 😀
Wow the individual paint and interior trim combo, prefer to an Alpina green wagon 3 series
Great review Joe, I love the BMW Tourings and the 340i is a pretty awesome package! Just liked my own comment! I’m rewatching this video for the 2nd time. I’m loving the 340i Touring, I’m going to order one once were out of self isolation.
Just a shame that we don't get it here in South Africa, only the sedan model but I love BMW'S in general
we want this....IN THE STATES!!!
Awesome video. Have you driven the F31 340i? I run one of those and wonder how the handling differs... Keep 'em coming! Really good content on this channel!
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What a nice car, I like the colour combination, with the silver and red interier .👍
Think these are great, good to see BMW taking it to Audi S. The M-lites have a place at BMW, obviously not full M but from what I’ve owned and had the chance to drive they’re pretty special compared even compared to previous flagships from the lines. I doubt we would have seen nearly 400bhp in 340i unless it was differentiated from the standard line up.
Hey Joe, great vids. What would you rather have, this M340i Touring or an X3 M Comp? :-) I’m departing both but leaning toward the Touring, or maybe wait for the M3 Touring :)
I will just tell you this... I live in the U.S. and I REALLY WANT THIS CAR! But I don't know of many people who like wagons out here. Most people are going for crossovers and mid sized SUVs. I still want one, like really bad haha.
Great review JA, shame we don’t get this version in Oz, only get rear drive 330i touring
This is a great car! Compared to an SUV I just don't like the body movement and head toss you get in an SUV and the BMW Touring is far more practical in the load area than a stacked to the roof SUV. I have a Dravit Grey 330i M Sport sedan and love it. You must have had the gesture control turned off otherwise it would have been going crazy with your hand and arm movements.
Great vid Joe! Totally agree best all rounder in the market 👍 quick question why do you buy your tyres from Slades garage? I thought that was just a dealership?
Will they build an M performance exhaust fir these like the M140 joe ?
the silver trims looks out of place with the red.. piano black would be better
Interior is not a colour I would choose, but it still looks nice....although I dont think I'll be chopping my 335d xdrive in for one anytime soon. Mine has more than enough balls!
This sounds so much better than 340D
Do you know when the 330e touring orders are being taken for the UK?
Hey Joe when you tested the X3M did you have the tyres inflated for partial load or full load?... full load being 3.0 bar all round and partial 2.3 bar? From factory they come inflated for full load
Nice car, the cerium grey design element looks crappy on most other paints but it works on this car!
Great sleeper I love it