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Comical thread, we all have our opinions, M340i is plenty fun for me and unlike some of these newbs I started driving BMW's since the E36 era so not exactly a newcomer. There are some who find the X3M boring, hell we've had guys dump theirs for the M340i, imagine that. These threads are pointless and just getting ridiculous. I don't know in what world some people live in but there are countless shitty new cars out there and people buy them daily.
M340i is not one of them especially coming from folks who daily gigantic SUV's. I can run circles around you all day in my M340i. Fucking preposterous, sigh. Maybe if you daily an Exige you've got the gall to talk, otherwise please stop.
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Most people and reviews agree that the M340 has an excellent powertrain and chassis, is great at the limit, and overall a technically excellent car. However they also note that at sane speeds at or near speed limits it's not a very engaging car. These are people who also have been driving BMWs for many decades. Take it as you will. We can all agree to disagree.
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Agree, perfect size too. They just keep getting bigger.
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I will say from my experience all cars I have owned including the E36/E46's manual transmissions were all boring at sane speeds. I see people adding countless driver aids to their cars. Self steer in stop and go, auto lane change etc those are what I consider boring. If you want to drive a car at sane speeds, a BMW would be a waste when a Corolla can adequately suffice.
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I am lucky enough to DD my S3 Exige which you don't get in the States. 2640lbs and 410rwhp from a 3.5l Toyota V6 with a TVS1900 strapped to it. ... it certainly maintains your perspective and leads to laughing out loud any time you open the throttle 😉
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Idk I much prefer the out going f30/32. The 340i/440i have the same motor and were absolutely stellar performers.
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Guys reviews are so dry.
You never get a full understanding or appreciation of the car. More of a YouTube star than motoring journalist. |
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E90 and e92 are one of the best designs in the world. The rwd, size, 50/50, steering, practicality, simplicity and I6 turbo or NA is unmatched. I wish P would build a car like E90. They would sell like hot cakes.
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