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I picked up my M340i today
***Doh! This should be in photo\journal area...
Just returned home from the dealership, so here's my initial impression, coming from an M4: In comfort, and even sport, the ride is extremely smooth, most of the bumps are soaked up.... compared to the suspension in the F82. It feels like a bigger car than it is (in a good way), and feels planted. Steering is not as stiff\heavy as I like it, even in sport+ mode... although it might be too early to tell, I'm still adjusted to sport+ in the M4. The cabin is quiet, you can barely hear the exhaust note, sounds muted from inside. Still too early to discuss acceleration, but, from what I can tell so far, it will be more than adequate for DD and some track duty. It's very buttoned down, not as wild\raw as the M car, it has a different character as to be expected. With the M4 you can't help but smile, especially when your at speed on the highway.. The F82 demands that you drive hard\fast!! But, I think the M340 will make an awesome daily driver, and with a tune (eg DINAN?) will shine even more... I can happily live with it during the duration of the lease...I need my adrenaline to return to baseline... but once the lease is up, I plan on going back to a full M.
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Congratulations. Beautiful car.
Interested to know about acceleration as well. During test drive it felt like the low end is better vs M3, the top end 5-7K rpm is where it looses a bit. But hard to say without running them head to head. What is your feeling coming fresh from M4? I also liked the steering. heavy and communicative. I felt a bit more under steer vs m3 but the car rotates beautifully. Was not expecting rear to come out on 4 wheel drive car so easily - fun car for sure Bigger tires in the front will help - i would probably do square set up or at least 245 up front (whatever fits) |
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I have to agree with you, the low end is better with the M340, I've been driving the M4 with everything on sport+ and city driving felt "choppy" if that makes sense, not fluid.. but acceleration on the on-ramp plus you get all the theatre with the exhaust note on the outside(MPE) and piped in sound, really gets people's attention... I haven't put my foot in it yet, with the M340i, but I would be highly surprised (stock) if it can match the current M at the top end. With the M4 you hit 130+ and it feels like it can keep pulling (even moreso with a M550 or M5). I think a tune can bring out more of the "M" characteristics.. I put the M340 in sport+ (thought I did earlier), and with the windows down I hear more of the rumble and overrun sounds, so the "fun" potential is there. I'm looking forward to really giving it the beans after break in!
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Congrats! What tires did you get? In comfort mode, how is the road noise and engine noise (below 3k rpm)? I test drove a 330i msport with 19 inch Turanza T005 rft tires, and they were quite comfort and also very quiet, since those are categorized as 'performance touring tires'. I know someone has p-zero rft on their M340i, which is a max performance tire. I wondered how do they compare, cause I care most about daily driving and touring on freeway. Thanks!
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awesome, congrats.
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I also picked mine up today. Alpine white with the ZTK package.
Wasn't sure if I should have started a new thread, so I apologize if I messed up... Other than not having a manual transmission, I think it's an almost ideal DD for me. Then again, maybe the auto is better for sitting in traffic.. I will probably do at least a tune, but it's already going to be easy to get a ticket on the hwy with the stock power. I really love the tires so far, although haven't pushed it that hard and mostly short-shifting for now. I looked at the extra radiator, I think I have to get a shield, makes me nervous. I like the tech and the adaptive suspension is impressive in that it stays flat, but is not harsh even on rough roads. I had been driving an X5, so really enjoying the handling and how nimble it is. |
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Congrats beautiful car. I don't see how it can compare to an M4. 2 different animals.
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Car looks really good, congratulations. Enjoy the hell out of it, be safe Post more photos when you get a chance, the one just won't do.
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Not sure of the accuracy, but interesting nonetheless
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is interested in going the same route. For me it’s a welcome change of pace for normal street driving. Although, it does seem to have the potential to be something more with some mods... With that being said I already know I’ll be purchasing an M once this lease is up, along with a “normal” car for daily duties. Quote:
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No worries! More the merrier!! Congrats!!
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Thanks for the info! Are they rft? Cause the road condition near bay area is not good, I'm thinking if I should go with 18" wheels (790M) to improve comfort/reduce road noise. Not sure how much difference it will make though... |
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Congratulations!! What interior did you get?
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