[vobs56]

New to the forum and hoping to learn a bit more about this car from current knowledgable and experienced owners. I recently sold my 2015 Volkswagen GTI with APR Stage 2 tune. Currently in the market for a 2020+ BMW M340i. I am hoping to find one for $42,500 or under. I currently have two options in my Chicagoland area.

1. 2020 BMW M340i xDrive in Portimao Blue with Black interior. $41,989 with 43,208 miles. Clean Carfax 1-Owner.

2. 2021 BMW M340i xDrive in Black Sapphire Metallic with Cognac interior. $41,941 with 41,824. Clean Carfax 1-Owner.

I have read that many prefer the 2020s with a better exhaust sound and easier to tune or would opting for the new vehicle with slightly less miles be better? Would you lean towards either of the two or with a budget of $42,500 (before tax, title and license fees) wait for a better option to come along or is it a pipe dream that I get anything under 30-40k miles at that price range? Thank you all in advance for any feedback!

[toddwalton]

The suspension on these cars means everything, especially in Chicago, specifically if one of the cars is fitted with the Adaptive M Suspension. Check the VIN's or the website descriptions and let us know if either car has that option.

After that, the tiebreakers boil down to things like the HK audio system, laser headlights, cameras, a BMW is truly an a-la-carte vehicle, so if one of these cars has some of these major options and the other doesn't, that's a major factor as well. This is far more important than an exhaust note.

So, please give us much more detail on the options on these cars so we can give good guidance.

[vobs56]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

The suspension on these cars means everything, especially in Chicago, specifically if one of the cars is fitted with the Adaptive M Suspension. Check the VIN's or the website descriptions and let us know if either car has that option.

After that, the tiebreakers boil down to things like the HK audio system, laser headlights, cameras, a BMW is truly an a-la-carte vehicle, so if one of these cars has some of these major options and the other doesn't, that's a major factor as well. This is far more important than an exhaust note.

So, please give us much more detail on the options on these cars so we can give good guidance.

Thank you for the input Todd, those are all great points I should have outlined. As for those two options, both come with the premium and driving assistance packages, but neither of them have the Adaptive M Suspension. The JBM 2021 has HK and parking assistance package and the PB 2020 has neither.

I found another JBM 2020 that has less miles than both, with a list price only $500 more, but has the same packages as the JBM 2021 but also comes with Adaptive M Suspension so that is where I will start my search. Thanks!

[teknic90]

Originally Posted by vobs56

Thank you for the input Todd, those are all great points I should have outlined. As for those two options, both come with the premium and driving assistance packages, but neither of them have the Adaptive M Suspension. The JBM 2021 has HK and parking assistance package and the PB 2020 has neither.

I found another JBM 2020 that has less miles than both, with a list price only $500 more, but has the same packages as the JBM 2021 but also comes with Adaptive M Suspension so that is where I will start my search. Thanks!

Adaptive is where it’s at. Had it on my F30 340i and can’t go back now. You’ll love it, best of both worlds, it’s just a bit pricy to replace the struts/shocks in the future.

[vobs56]

Finally made the purchase on an M340i xDrive! Opted for a 2021 in Portimao Blue with Cognac interior with 11k miles and super clean Carfax. Also includes Adaptive M Suspension, HK audio, as well as premium, parking and driving assistance packages. Love it!

[LostInSpace]

Nice one.

[possible335i2008]

How much was it if you don’t mind me asking?

[Seba77W]

Originally Posted by vobs56

Finally made the purchase on an M340i xDrive! Opted for a 2021 in Portimao Blue with Cognac interior with 11k miles and super clean Carfax. Also includes Adaptive M Suspension, HK audio, as well as premium, parking and driving assistance packages. Love it!

Looks good! Congrats!!

[vobs56]

Originally Posted by possible335i2008

How much was it if you don’t mind me asking?

$49,500 out the door. They were able to come down about $1500 from the list price.

[Cammy440iGC]

Nice. I have a 2024 G26 M440i XDrive in Portimao Blue. Its a great color. I get compliments every week on the color.

[possible335i2008]

Originally Posted by vobs56

$49,500 out the door. They were able to come down about $1500 from the list price.

Thank you currently looking for one and they are being stubborn with prices lately

[vobs56]

Originally Posted by possible335i2008

Thank you currently looking for one and they are being stubborn with prices lately

Yeah it took me a few weeks at least to find a deal. I test drove a 2020 before I test drove and bought this one. It was in Tanzanite Blue, similar options, but had twice as many miles. List price was around $44,500. Downside of that car is it had a gazillion swirl marks. They told me they would buff out but I had doubts. Regardless I sat down to talk numbers out of curiosity and they wouldn’t do any lower than $52,300. Completely ridiculous. Looking at the price breakdown they had over 3 grand lumped into government fees (probably illegal and they just only format it that way during the negotiation process they create a different category for the signed deal since they now have you locked in on a price no matter what it’s for. Then I had to call them out on a $695 fee to process a check stating the ladies in billing needed to get paid too. I walked out immediately.

[Bmoney2K4]

Congratulations, that's a beautiful color combination, if not of the best.

[bmw_hunter]

Congrats on the purchase, very beautiful color!
I have a 2021 model as well, very similar option but RWD. Maybe i haven't drive one without Adaptive M suspension so i couldn't really tell the difference with or without one.
Mine has 24,000 miles but seems like the used car market has come down greatly. Last Dec i was able to get quote for around 42k, now about 36-38k.
Thinking about buying it off at lease end, crazy dealers want 50k plus.

[vobs56]

Originally Posted by bmw_hunter

Congrats on the purchase, very beautiful color!
I have a 2021 model as well, very similar option but RWD. Maybe i haven't drive one without Adaptive M suspension so i couldn't really tell the difference with or without one.
Mine has 24,000 miles but seems like the used car market has come down greatly. Last Dec i was able to get quote for around 42k, now about 36-38k.
Thinking about buying it off at lease end, crazy dealers want 50k plus.

Yeah, our market here in the Chicagoland area doesn’t seem as fortunate. Everything that has popped up in the past month or so was around $43-44k with over 40k miles, 46k and up for a clean example with under 20-30k miles all within a 500 mile radius. Figured if I’m going to be 100% satisfied with my purchase and check those boxes for favorite exterior and interior colors, adaptive m suspension, HK audio and other options, I was going to have to fork over a few more thousand but I’m glad I did. The cheaper options I test drove I found glaring weaknesses and felt like I was compromising more than I would have liked. The only thing I would have preferred was a 2020 because of the exhaust and tuning potential after the warranty expires. I guess I’ll have to do a deep search for the best valved exhaust option lol.

[bmw_hunter]

Originally Posted by vobs56

Yeah, our market here in the Chicagoland area doesn’t seem as fortunate. Everything that has popped up in the past month or so was around $43-44k with over 40k miles, 46k and up for a clean example with under 20-30k miles all within a 500 mile radius. Figured if I’m going to be 100% satisfied with my purchase and check those boxes for favorite exterior and interior colors, adaptive m suspension, HK audio and other options, I was going to have to fork over a few more thousand but I’m glad I did. The cheaper options I test drove I found glaring weaknesses and felt like I was compromising more than I would have liked. The only thing I would have preferred was a 2020 because of the exhaust and tuning potential after the warranty expires. I guess I’ll have to do a deep search for the best valved exhaust option lol.

What about getting a BMW performance exhaust, since it is OEM? I should've build that into my build now looking back.

[vobs56]

Originally Posted by bmw_hunter

What about getting a BMW performance exhaust, since it is OEM? I should've build that into my build now looking back.

I’ve heard the MPE exhaust is great and I like the idea of going OEM+ but I am not a huge fan of the look with the fake exhaust cutouts. I was thinking of going with Dinan.

[bmw_hunter]

Originally Posted by vobs56

I’ve heard the MPE exhaust is great and I like the idea of going OEM+ but I am not a huge fan of the look with the fake exhaust cutouts. I was thinking of going with Dinan.

Does it void warranty if you go Dinan?

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by bmw_hunter

Does it void warranty if you go Dinan?

Check this out: https://www.dinancars.com/dinan-warranty/