03-09-2020, 04:25 PM | #23 |
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Last time I dropped off my M3 I had an X5 as a loaner. That vehicle definitely needs to be M sported and active dampers to the max. In standard 6 cylinder form it is pretty soft and floaty.
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03-10-2020, 01:58 AM | #24 | |
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You're spot on though. Without the right suspension, the stock X5 does feel mushy... Like a basic soccer mom hauler. However, the new X5M, that's a BEAST and a lot of fun to drive.
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X3 M4.0i or whatever they are called. It was pretty impressive.
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03-13-2020, 06:28 PM | #27 |
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Yea I just had a x5 xdrive40i loaner pretty mushy and for a totally different client. Nice highway cruiser though.
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2nd loaner: 2020 x3 3rd loaner: ??? we shall see. |
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03-30-2020, 10:10 AM | #31 |
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Usually 330i; last week it was a 330i with Sport package
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03-30-2020, 10:46 AM | #32 |
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What did you think of it compared to your M340i?
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03-31-2020, 02:12 PM | #33 |
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Quite honestly, driving it in Sport was like driving my M340 in EcoPro -- it responded similarly to my '14 328, but felt much more roadable; it did have the M sport package and the interior was similar, though the honeycombed metallic trim wasn't to my liking
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04-01-2020, 05:57 PM | #35 |
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I test drove one when the G20 debuted and it was impressive, quick car, of course M340I is faster. 330i is about as quick if not faster than an IS350.
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I recently drove an IS350 F sport and the 330i is MUCH better. Comparing the F30 340i to the G20 330i, there isn’t as much of an obvious difference (vis-a-vis the M340i vs 330i). The 340i is only slightly faster than the 330i. All of this is my butt dyno speaking and are my thoughts. Others might feel differently and that’s understood. On a drag strip, the 340i and M340i will leave the 330i eating their dust. But on the road, it doesn’t feel as bad. The new European 2.0T 4 bangers are actually pretty decent (330i, A4, C300, Giulia) and much improved compared to their older counterparts. Edit - Just noticed Rsnic said he drove the 330i in sport and compared that to the M340i in eco pro. I’m guessing the loaner car had some issues?
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Just had my car in for almost 2 days and they gave me a 2020 X3 M40i. Forgot how nice they are but I was still happy to get back into the M340i.
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I was seriously considering purchasing the new Z4 M40i when they came out last year until I got one as a loaner when my M2 was is for service......drove like a truck.....and then I found the M340i.....great car!
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07-12-2020, 10:15 PM | #42 |
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BMW sold me on the M340i when I got it as a loaner late last year while my 2017 430i Gran Coupe was getting worked on at the service center/dealership.
They knew what they were doing. Now I have the M340i. |
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07-13-2020, 01:52 AM | #43 |
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The dealership I bought my M340i xDrive from doesn't give loaners, they have enterprise loan me a rental!
I'm thinking of calling the other dealership to see what they loan but I shopped with them and didn't buy there because they didn't have the spec I wanted. Do you think they remember or care? I kinda feel bad because I went a few times and drove a few cars. |
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