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      10-30-2020, 07:58 PM   #45
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Lexus has given up that part of the segment. They can't beat the Germans. I believe that they will just keep producing their SUV's and large luxury sedans to older guys who want a luxury ride with some Lexus status symbol and leave the performance sedans small and large to the Germans.
I feel that lexus has always targeted luxury, plush and comfortable gt cars and SUVs as their bread and butter.
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I agree. I don't see much point in getting a true m car over the m-lites.

They have so much power and potential from the factory, that it's impossible for 99% of us to push it to its limits.
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I agree. I don't see much point in getting a true m car over the m-lites.

They have so much power and potential from the factory, that it's impossible for 99% of us to push it to its limits.
[COLOR="SeaGreen"]...6MT[/COLOR]
That's still an option on the previous, better looking, generation. Still has the wonderful b58 to play with.
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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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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.
I intended this thread to be about driving impressions, but every single post these days degrade into a comparison pissing match, because of attitudes and posts just like this.
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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.
People can have differing opinions. You're free to yours as are others.

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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In that same year, the replaced top trim, 330i with its NA 3.0L I6 went 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and ran the 1/4 mile in 14.4 at 98mph. The 335i presented a huge leap to 4.8 seconds to 60, and 13.5 seconds at 106mph in the 1/4 mile.
Surprisingly the 0-60 for 2007 335i is almost same as that of 2016 335i. 9 years and no progress? Similar horsepower too. My stage 2 2016 435ix can barely do 4.2s on a good day 😝 3.8s is fast!
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That's still an option on the previous, better looking, generation. Still has the wonderful b58 to play with.
..my point in saying 6MT is there is no G22 option in the M440i ( or any G22 variant ), I am in the vast minority but I was really hoping to have this option this generation.

The reason for some to get an M4 (G82) over the M440i (G22) is the fact that a 6MT, possibly the last in a 4-sieres coupe' (period).. heck, who knows if the full G82 life will continue the 6MT.
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...and it still looks great today (a little dated, but still an eye-catcher).
Agree, especially in LCI, the E90 and especially the E92 are beauties in my eyes (I know some may feel different).
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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In that same year, the replaced top trim, 330i with its NA 3.0L I6 went 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and ran the 1/4 mile in 14.4 at 98mph. The 335i presented a huge leap to 4.8 seconds to 60, and 13.5 seconds at 106mph in the 1/4 mile.
Surprisingly the 0-60 for 2007 335i is almost same as that of 2016 335i. 9 years and no progress? Similar horsepower too. My stage 2 2016 435ix can barely do 4.2s on a good day 3.8s is fast!
N55 is more reliable than the N54. Better response, lower maintenance (no 40k mile walnut blasting). The F30 is larger than the e90. The F30 also has better efficiency while maintaining similar stock performance.
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Surprisingly the 0-60 for 2007 335i is almost same as that of 2016 335i. 9 years and no progress? Similar horsepower too. My stage 2 2016 435ix can barely do 4.2s on a good day 3.8s is fast!
N55 is more reliable than the N54. Better response, lower maintenance (no 40k mile walnut blasting). The F30 is larger than the e90. The F30 also has better efficiency while maintaining similar stock performance.
I agree, I meant progress in 0-60 and engine horsepower No doubt N55 is way more refined and reliable.
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It's difficult to stay positive about this car...
I wouldn't expect anyone who owns the prior gen to be positive about the newer version...

this is also comparing a m440i to a M4, and while I prefer the F8x design, some would say F8x does look dated already
We've all owned previous models of BMWs yet we kept coming back.

Not this time
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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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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.
People can have differing opinions. You're free to yours as are others.

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.
I wouldn't say the M340i 'is not a very engaging car to drive' at the speed limit. Apart from a numb steering (as in all modern day Bmw's), I find it can be engaging even at around national speed limits particularly in Sports mode. Having owned Bmw's since the E30 era IMO the M340i is certainly one of the better Bmw's I've had.
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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.
the M440i has higher output, isn't it the b58tu? compression/turbo variations? fairly certain x40i didn't have the 48v e-motor, which joe specifically calls out multiple times.

but I also prefer the f32 styling and think the x40is are stellar performers.
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You never get a full understanding or appreciation of the car.
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It did, it was called the 335i. It came out a little over 10 years ago and everyone did lose their minds on the performance... 2007 335i Road Test




In that same year, the replaced top trim, 330i with its NA 3.0L I6 went 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and ran the 1/4 mile in 14.4 at 98mph. The 335i presented a huge leap to 4.8 seconds to 60, and 13.5 seconds at 106mph in the 1/4 mile.
So true. I remember the hype about the 335i, it was unreal.
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Dang. So quick, great dynamics. You can gripe about the aesthetics but it's an awesome package, and if this thing dropped out of the sky 10 years ago we would all be losing our minds at the performance. Great middle child between the four banger and full tilt M cars.
It did, it was called the 335i. It came out a little over 10 years ago and everyone did lose their minds on the performance... 2007 335i Road Test

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What's better than outstanding? We hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with the latest 3-series.
+1 I loved my 2011 335xi coupe! Great car. Spec'd in MSport in LeMans blue.(they changed to N55 (dual scroll single turbo that year so the Dinan stage1 helped with the slight turbo lag.)

Stills shows in My BMW Garage...I wonder who is the happy owner now
Same! I just ordered a new car, and I noticed my old '09 335 coupe, space grey (best color ever) is still hanging out there.

Last year they put the N54 in the thing.
I got rid of an e90 335i manual m sport 2 yrs ago and I miss that car so much. The size, hydraulic steering, useable power and simpleness of the car (no drive modes or gimmicks) was perfect. Never should have let it go.
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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.

Just sit and drive. I think I will always have one.
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