[MBM340]

Ok, I figured I would update you guys after one day, one week, one month, and one year on owning my M340 so here we go...

I drove it for the first time today. After speaking on the phone for about an hour with a BMW genius at the dealer where I purchased the car, I took it out and drove it.

Being one to follow advice of the prudent, I didn't take it over 4k RPM and drove it mostly in Sport Mode, and let me tell you, this car is deceivingly fast. The epitome of a wolf in sheep's clothing. I did put it in comfort mode and eco mode just to see how it felt, and in those modes it was as expected, but in Sport Mode, this thing takes care of business.

Things I like:
Seats are fantastic.
Sound is great...I don't get why those of us with a 2021 should have any complaints. I agree it doesn't sound like the 20 models, but this is going to be my DD and sounds plenty aggressive enough for that. IF you want louder pipes, you can get them.
Vision for the driver out of the car is fantastic.
Engine is sublime. You guys were all correct. The B58 is a masterpiece and the power is indeed very linear and strong all the way. They geared this car properly. The torque comes on immediately and it reminds me of a muscle car in that regard.
The I Drive Chick is better than many women on the planet. She does what she is asked and seems fairly pleasant.

Things I am not fond of:
The wind noise was a little louder than I expected after everyone told me it was so quiet in the interior. My 330 seemed more quiet at speed.
No hard drive for my music still tilts me.
I don't hate it, but the tach will take some getting used to because I have never had a anti clockwise one. Again don't hate it but it will take some time to get my mind to see it as normal.

So in summary, it is fantastic. It looks great. Love the aggressive nature of the car and how it performs and I haven't even really gotten after it yet. Will let you know how I feel after a week.

Best,
MB

[eforty6_m3]

Originally Posted by MBM340

Ok, I figured I would update you guys after one day, one week, one month, and one year on owning my M340 so here we go...

I drove it for the first time today. After speaking on the phone for about an hour with a BMW genius at the dealer where I purchased the car, I took it out and drove it.

Being one to follow advice of the prudent, I didn't take it over 4k RPM and drove it mostly in Sport Mode, and let me tell you, this car is deceivingly fast. The epitome of a wolf in sheep's clothing. I did put it in comfort mode and eco mode just to see how it felt, and in those modes it was as expected, but in Sport Mode, this thing takes care of business.

Things I like:
Seats are fantastic.
Sound is great...I don't get why those of us with a 2021 should have any complaints. I agree it doesn't sound like the 20 models, but this is going to be my DD and sounds plenty aggressive enough for that. IF you want louder pipes, you can get them.
Vision for the driver out of the car is fantastic.
Engine is sublime. You guys were all correct. The B58 is a masterpiece and the power is indeed very linear and strong all the way. They geared this car properly. The torque comes on immediately and it reminds me of a muscle car in that regard.
The I Drive Chick is better than many women on the planet. She does what she is asked and seems fairly pleasant.

Things I am not fond of:
The wind noise was a little louder than I expected after everyone told me it was so quiet in the interior. My 330 seemed more quiet at speed.
No hard drive for my music still tilts me.
I don't hate it, but the tach will take some getting used to because I have never had a anti clockwise one. Again don't hate it but it will take some time to get my mind to see it as normal.

So in summary, it is fantastic. It looks great. Love the aggressive nature of the car and how it performs and I haven't even really gotten after it yet. Will let you know how I feel after a week.

Best,
MB

Well said!! And I think I just about agree with you on every point. I was a bit bummed to hear about the exhaust on the 2021's not sounding as aggressive (in terms of burble/pops) as the 2020's, but I'm happy with how it sounds. Like you, it's my daily driver and I have 2 young boys, so to me, it sounds great. That said, I will still probably upgrade to the Dinan exhaust, but for now, it's plenty.

As for the wind noise, that's definitely one of the few complaints I have thus far. Much more than I'd expect on this level of vehicle. My 2018 Honda Accord Sport had far less road/wind noise. Oh well, I can deal with it just to continue enjoying the perfection that is the B58!!

Cheers!

[Amos91]

I like the tach but don't feel like I get the most out of it, always look at the HUD instead.

[M340i Pride]

Originally Posted by MBM340

Ok, I figured I would update you guys after one day, one week, one month, and one year on owning my M340 so here we go...

I drove it for the first time today. After speaking on the phone for about an hour with a BMW genius at the dealer where I purchased the car, I took it out and drove it.

Being one to follow advice of the prudent, I didn't take it over 4k RPM and drove it mostly in Sport Mode, and let me tell you, this car is deceivingly fast. The epitome of a wolf in sheep's clothing. I did put it in comfort mode and eco mode just to see how it felt, and in those modes it was as expected, but in Sport Mode, this thing takes care of business.

Things I like:
Seats are fantastic.
Sound is great...I don't get why those of us with a 2021 should have any complaints. I agree it doesn't sound like the 20 models, but this is going to be my DD and sounds plenty aggressive enough for that. IF you want louder pipes, you can get them.
Vision for the driver out of the car is fantastic.
Engine is sublime. You guys were all correct. The B58 is a masterpiece and the power is indeed very linear and strong all the way. They geared this car properly. The torque comes on immediately and it reminds me of a muscle car in that regard.
The I Drive Chick is better than many women on the planet. She does what she is asked and seems fairly pleasant.

Things I am not fond of:
The wind noise was a little louder than I expected after everyone told me it was so quiet in the interior. My 330 seemed more quiet at speed.
No hard drive for my music still tilts me.
I don't hate it, but the tach will take some getting used to because I have never had a anti clockwise one. Again don't hate it but it will take some time to get my mind to see it as normal.

So in summary, it is fantastic. It looks great. Love the aggressive nature of the car and how it performs and I haven't even really gotten after it yet. Will let you know how I feel after a week.

Best,
MB

Awesome! Happy for you. I look forward to every opportunity to drive it. Which means I actually look forward to going to work in the morning ha. Enjoy it to the fullest!

[Alex_bm]

There is local hard drive to store your music file. It should be under media, music collection.

[ultrared93]

Originally Posted by Alex_bm

There is local hard drive to store your music file. It should be under media, music collection.

No more hard drive on 2021 models. See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0zqCltAyUI

[Giggler]

Regarding the tach and the new digital cluster... it's different, not worse, so give it some time and you'll adjust. Personally, I liked it right off the bat and one of the reasons I went for a BMW. When you enter Eco Pro for example, where tach information is replaced with battery/standby/coast and mpg information, the new digital cluster takes on new form of functionality and aesthetics that wasn't possible before.

I've watched and read a lot of BMW reviews of the new digital cluster from various new models and I have yet to hear a single person voice their criticism of the new digital cluster in a way where it intelligently and accurately points out an actual problem with the functionality. Every complaint has been completely subjective and baseless because said person doesn't live with a BMW every day and therefor cannot swallow the difference.

[EXE46]

Originally Posted by ultrared93

No more hard drive on 2021 models. See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0zqCltAyUI

That's a bummer, I have about 1400 songs on mine, guess being an early adopter can have some perks. Regarding the tach, I rarely look at it lol, thanks to HUD.

[MBM340]

Originally Posted by Alex_bm

There is local hard drive to store your music file. It should be under media, music collection.

Yeah as 93 said the 2021 model no longer has a hard drive ... Freaking idiotic.

[M40i4me]

Originally Posted by MBM340

Yeah as 93 said the 2021 model no longer has a hard drive ... Freaking idiotic.

Just curious why you just dump all your music on your phone and play it from there? I have a hard drive in my E90 and never used it. My X5 has wireless charging that keeps my phone charged while playing music. Current phones have plenty of storage to handle more than the cars hard drive would hold anyway. Even USB sticks are larger now.

[MBM340]

Originally Posted by 3284me

Just curious why you just dump all your music on your phone and play it from there? I have a hard drive in my E90 and never used it. My X5 has wireless charging that keeps my phone charged while playing music. Current phones have plenty of storage to handle more than the cars hard drive would hold anyway. Even USB sticks are larger now.

Aaaand there is the answer BMW gave to me and exactly why they don't have a hard drive on the car or so they claim. Not trying to be snide, just saying that I don't use my phone for music nor do I want to be forced to. Since I have music in a different format, how difficult is it with the tech we have these days to put a hard drive in a car? What could it possibly cost them, $10?

I have stated that I am a dinasaur and I know that, but at some point when you are over 50 it may happen to you too LOL! Someone will have the newest version of music that makes yours obsolete and it doesn't mean I CAN'T adapt, it just means I am sick of it. In my lifetime we have gone from vinyl to 8-tracks to cassettes to CDs to digital, and now I can't even play a freaking song using my own digital music on a stick.

Ok, done venting, and yes you are correct and that is what I have been forced into doing now...

[SteveinArizona]

There is a solution to the backwards tach. Code the Alpina display instead.

[MBM340]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

There is a solution to the backwards tach. Code the Alpina display instead.

I didn't know that thanks. If I end up coding that stuff in is BMW going to jack with my warranty?

[M40i4me]

Originally Posted by MBM340

Aaaand there is the answer BMW gave to me and exactly why they don't have a hard drive on the car or so they claim. Not trying to be snide, just saying that I don't use my phone for music nor do I want to be forced to. Since I have music in a different format, how difficult is it with the tech we have these days to put a hard drive in a car? What could it possibly cost them, $10?

I have stated that I am a dinasaur and I know that, but at some point when you are over 50 it may happen to you too LOL! Someone will have the newest version of music that makes yours obsolete and it doesn't mean I CAN'T adapt, it just means I am sick of it. In my lifetime we have gone from vinyl to 8-tracks to cassettes to CDs to digital, and now I can't even play a freaking song using my own digital music on a stick.

Ok, done venting, and yes you are correct and that is what I have been forced into doing now...

I am 59 lol.

[ultrared93]

Originally Posted by 3284me

I am 59 lol.

And I'm 73. I don't mind the lack of an HD in the car. And I'm not one who is glued to my phone either. Between satellite radio and a USB input, I think I'm well taken care of music wise.

[M40i4me]

Originally Posted by ultrared93

And I'm 73. I don't mind the lack of an HD in the car. And I'm not one who is glued to my phone either. Between satellite radio and a USB input, I think I'm well taken care of music wise.

Glad to see you’re 73 and still driving a fast car!

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by MBM340

I didn't know that thanks. If I end up coding that stuff in is BMW going to jack with my warranty?

They shouldn't You are only changing the display. It would be extremely difficult for BMW to claim that somehow this caused a mechanical problem with the car.

[ultrared93]

Originally Posted by 3284me

Glad to see you’re 73 and still driving a fast car!

Currently driving an Infiniti G37xS. My other car is a '93 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo MT. I autocrossed for a number of years in SCCA and locally and still enjoy carving some nice curves.

[MBM340]

Well, here we are one week in and I have some additional thoughts...

First, why did BMW put H-rated Grand Touring tires on my new M340? If it wasn't going to cost me money to replace them I would literally be laughing out loud. I have been working with a few guys on the site here on how to fix this issue, but the bottom line is regardless of the masses buying BMWs now, those of us who purchase an M340 - - WE DO NOT want H rated skins on our car. Seriously, we don't.

Next and in line with the previous topic, I took my car to buy a new hood Roundel, long story but someone buffed the edges off of it before it got to me. I actually got on the go pedal for the first time and this car is the epitome of a Wolf in Sheep's clothing. It is fast. Meaning really f a s t.

I have owned many BMWs and exotics along the way, but this car may actually get me in some challenging situations with our nation's finest. If you really get on it, you are going to be significantly over the speed limit in a very short period of time. I am not saying M3s aren't fantastic, but I do not need one. This car is p l e n t y fast. That being said, the H-rated tires were fun to slide around, but again, they are going to be used for Winter only and then they will be gone.

Finally, despite all of my nits, I really do like this car a lot. I mean I have caught myself hopping into the seat whilst in the garage a few times just to see if I can learn something new or just to appreciate the car.

I have zero buyer's remorse. Zero. I look forward to the Spring when I put some real rubber on this car and really test the limits. I am waiting until at least 1000 miles before I try the launch control and the like just so I can report on what my full perspective is on her. Working from home at the moment so not a lot of reason to add miles just for the heck of it.

In summary, I will work with you guys to ensure I get the bugs out, but this is going to be a hell of a run. I will update again in a month, but until then be safe and keep the rubber side down.

MB

[iceRN09]

Originally Posted by MBM340

Well, here we are one week in and I have some additional thoughts...

First, why did BMW put H-rated Grand Touring tires on my new M340? If it wasn't going to cost me money to replace them I would literally be laughing out loud. I have been working with a few guys on the site here on how to fix this issue, but the bottom line is regardless of the masses buying BMWs now, those of us who purchase an M340 - - WE DO NOT want H rated skins on our car. Seriously, we don't.

Next and in line with the previous topic, I took my car to buy a new hood Roundel, long story but someone buffed the edges off of it before it got to me. I actually got on the go pedal for the first time and this car is the epitome of a Wolf in Sheep's clothing. It is fast. Meaning really f a s t.

I have owned many BMWs and exotics along the way, but this car may actually get me in some challenging situations with our nation's finest. If you really get on it, you are going to be significantly over the speed limit in a very short period of time. I am not saying M3s aren't fantastic, but I do not need one. This car is p l e n t y fast. That being said, the H-rated tires were fun to slide around, but again, they are going to be used for Winter only and then they will be gone.

Finally, despite all of my nits, I really do like this car a lot. I mean I have caught myself hopping into the seat whilst in the garage a few times just to see if I can learn something new or just to appreciate the car.

I have zero buyer's remorse. Zero. I look forward to the Spring when I put some real rubber on this car and really test the limits. I am waiting until at least 1000 miles before I try the launch control and the like just so I can report on what my full perspective is on her. Working from home at the moment so not a lot of reason to add miles just for the heck of it.

In summary, I will work with you guys to ensure I get the bugs out, but this is going to be a hell of a run. I will update again in a month, but until then be safe and keep the rubber side down.

MB

1. It sucks that your tires are H rated. Mine is Y rated Bridgestone Turanza RFT made from Poland. My 20 M340i was assembled in Germany. I am guessing yours is from Mexico. My RFT's are pretty quiet but I do not trust it fully in high speeds unlike the Michelin Cup 2's I have in my GT4. However for daily driving. The RFT is sufficient and comfortable enough. I was planning to change it to PS4 but it will require additional $$$ as it will require you to also plan for spare and winter set up.

2. It is FAST. the 130 mph speed limiter agrees with you. Its definitely quicker than my GT4 to reach that speed. The B58 Engine is awesome and the ZF 8 speed is perfectly tuned. In Highways, it is just a pleasure to drive. There are cars that feels heavy and the engine struggles to move the car. This car doesn't feel like that. Though a heavier car. It has better Power to weight ratio.

3. I also have 0 Buyer remorse. My only remorse is not being able to decked this out. Looking forward when I have the funds to get an AWE exhaust and corresponding Fascia upgrades. Tough owning a GT4 and an M340i at the same time.

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by MBM340

Well, here we are one week in and I have some additional thoughts...

First, why did BMW put H-rated Grand Touring tires on my new M340? If it wasn't going to cost me money to replace them I would literally be laughing out loud. I have been working with a few guys on the site here on how to fix this issue, but the bottom line is regardless of the masses buying BMWs now, those of us who purchase an M340 - - WE DO NOT want H rated skins on our car. Seriously, we don't.

Next and in line with the previous topic, I took my car to buy a new hood Roundel, long story but someone buffed the edges off of it before it got to me. I actually got on the go pedal for the first time and this car is the epitome of a Wolf in Sheep's clothing. It is fast. Meaning really f a s t.

I have owned many BMWs and exotics along the way, but this car may actually get me in some challenging situations with our nation's finest. If you really get on it, you are going to be significantly over the speed limit in a very short period of time. I am not saying M3s aren't fantastic, but I do not need one. This car is p l e n t y fast. That being said, the H-rated tires were fun to slide around, but again, they are going to be used for Winter only and then they will be gone.

Finally, despite all of my nits, I really do like this car a lot. I mean I have caught myself hopping into the seat whilst in the garage a few times just to see if I can learn something new or just to appreciate the car.

I have zero buyer's remorse. Zero. I look forward to the Spring when I put some real rubber on this car and really test the limits. I am waiting until at least 1000 miles before I try the launch control and the like just so I can report on what my full perspective is on her. Working from home at the moment so not a lot of reason to add miles just for the heck of it.

In summary, I will work with you guys to ensure I get the bugs out, but this is going to be a hell of a run. I will update again in a month, but until then be safe and keep the rubber side down.

MB

H-rated tires are rated for up to 130mph.
Why would you need more?

[ultrared93]

Originally Posted by MGM340i

H-rated tires are rated for up to 130mph.
Why would you need more?

There is a strong correlation between speed rating of a tire and its overall performance potential (grip, etc.). As such, putting what is effectively a mild mannered Grand Touring tire on a performance car that will likely be driven enthusiastically by most owners makes little sense. It has little to do with what speed you actually drive at.