[Ikester19]

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Found this video of the LCI m340i.

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by Ikester19

Found this video of the LCI m340i.

Let's hope they bring the carbon roof option to the United States!

[Cheech666]

Originally Posted by Ikester19

Found this video of the LCI m340i.

In one way im like : yeah nice , on another side i'm like : i dont understand the sub-grill why is it that big

[335isam]

🫠 at this point put carbon roofs and M badges on all the cars

[Bimmerg621]

Originally Posted by Cheech666

In one way im like : yeah nice , on another side i'm like : i dont understand the sub-grill why is it that big

It's trying to follow it's big brother's footsteps. Slowly but surely🤢

[Custom Install]

That paint on the M3/M4 would be next level IMO.
Still, nice update on the base cars. Front looks way better and not far off the 5 series.

[418BUC]

Originally Posted by Ikester19

Found this video of the LCI m340i.

Carbon roofs should be reserved for proper M cars only

[Macphisto]

Originally Posted by 418BUC

Carbon roofs should be reserved for proper M cars only

The ///M brand has been diluted so much that it is now ///MEH

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by 418BUC

Carbon roofs should be reserved for proper M cars only

Why? Not trying to be argumentative but M cars are not be-all/end-all cars. M Performance BMW's are very good for what they are and it's more than most people need so why should certain things be omitted? A lot of people can can afford any car they want and pick the one that suits them best, and if the M340i is that and they want a certain aesthetic, why shouldn't they be allowed to get carbon anything?

The whole notion of certain things should only be reserved for pure M cars is silly. The only thing that should be reserved for M cars is the unique fender trim and anything that includes the M logo that is part of the actual part. Everything is just another variation of a body part anyone can produce.

[418BUC]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Why? Not trying to be argumentative but M cars are not be-all/end-all cars. M Performance BMW's are very good for what they are and it's more than most people need so why should certain things be omitted? A lot of people can can afford any car they want and pick the one that suits them best, and if the M340i is that and they want a certain aesthetic, why shouldn't they be allowed to get carbon anything?

The whole notion of certain things should only be reserved for pure M cars is silly. The only thing that should be reserved for M cars is the unique fender trim and anything that includes the M logo that is part of the actual part. Everything is just another variation of a body part anyone can produce.

Aside from the engine of course. Only my opinion but if you are paying a significant premium, some things should be exclusive and not just a case of a money make where BMW will allow you to add this and that if you are happy to pay. I don't deny M Sport versions are good cars and in fact here in the UK is pretty much all that is bought.

[swampfox94]

Honest question why would you even want this with a carbon fiber roof? If you're worried about performance, bmw makes full fat m cars. The m-lite in my eyes are very fast comfortable cruisers. I'd take a sunroof over the cf roof

[Blubaron79]

Meh. I can't get over that the styling is less aggressive. I actually like the old gear shifter, and I'd miss my shortcut buttons.

[Mako]

Originally Posted by 418BUC

Carbon roofs should be reserved for proper M cars only

What I never understand is when people get so many options and mods on 340i's and it seems like a M3 would have been the same price…

Some options I get. Before I could afford a M3 I would have spent $2k on the M seats for my 35i.

But I still constantly see extra M badges people put on non M cars. Saw a X3 40e the other day with 3 different M badges added to its rear.

Had some fun with him at stop light in my X3MC, showed him what a real M sounds like and how fast it is (all done safely)

[xlover]

I am neutral, the new design is basically the same it is going to take someone in the know to tell them apart if not parked next to each other.

I really like the current design and basically feel the same way about this. I wouldn't upgrade just for the exterior design but it wouldn't stop me either if I was due for an upgrade

[OSee]

Originally Posted by swampfox94

Honest question why would you even want this with a carbon fiber roof? If you're worried about performance, bmw makes full fat m cars. The m-lite in my eyes are very fast comfortable cruisers. I'd take a sunroof over the cf roof

I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I used a sunroof in my 20 years of driving.

My 2018 M2 was the first time I nixed it (to gain an extra inch of headroom, I'm 6'2"). I thought I'd feel claustrophobic and trapped but I barely missed it or noticed it was gone. Haven't had one since.

A panorama glass roof like on the wife's Tesla might be a worthy alternative to both the sunroof and the carbon fiber roof.

But I'd place things in this order...
1. Panorama Glass Roof (more headspace, added weight, aesthetically pleasing from inside and out)
2. Carbon Fiber Roof (more headspace, less weight, aesthetically pleasing from outside)
3. Nothing (extra inch of headspace, less weight)
4. Sunroof (less headspace, added weight)
Yes, even on a M3/M5

[418BUC]

Originally Posted by Mako

What I never understand is when people get so many options and mods on 340i's and it seems like a M3 would have been the same price…

Some options I get. Before I could afford a M3 I would have spent $2k on the M seats for my 35i.

But I still constantly see extra M badges people put on non M cars. Saw a X3 40e the other day with 3 different M badges added to its rear.

Had some fun with him at stop light in my X3MC, showed him what a real M sounds like and how fast it is (all done safely)

Exactly if you want a proper M car, buy one or make do with a lesser model. These drivers are only kidding themselves

[kmarei]

Originally Posted by 335isam

🫠 at this point put carbon roofs and M badges on all the cars

Real M cars will have M badges on their M badges

[Game]

I think the cars looks awesome. Maybe a little less aggressive with the headlights...but very clean.

[tturedraider]

One more thing to dislike about the LCI. The front flashers now are incorporated into the outer coronas/DRLs, just like every other brand. One thing I’ve always liked and appreciated about the way BMW did that design was keeping the flashers separate from the coronas.

[335isam]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Why? Not trying to be argumentative but M cars are not be-all/end-all cars. M Performance BMW's are very good for what they are and it's more than most people need so why should certain things be omitted? A lot of people can can afford any car they want and pick the one that suits them best, and if the M340i is that and they want a certain aesthetic, why shouldn't they be allowed to get carbon anything?

The whole notion of certain things should only be reserved for pure M cars is silly. The only thing that should be reserved for M cars is the unique fender trim and anything that includes the M logo that is part of the actual part. Everything is just another variation of a body part anyone can produce.

It's not that that M cars should dictate what can and cannot be on the lesser models, it's more that they are the staple of the M brand. I own multiple 335is and would never want M badges or carbon roof on it cuz it's not a proper M car. Even the M badge on the door sill is too much. The 's' implies that it's the sport version of the 335i which is honestly the best way to describe. I feel like M cars are meant to be distinctively different in turns of design and power. Before today you could never buy a carbon roof on a non-M car so that itself has heritage to M cars having carbon roofs. But bmw doesn't seem to care much about heritage. They giving out M engine to other manufacturers like it's nothing

[BigSky702]

Seriously! I had enough of this real M BULLSH1T!

If you’re defined by a badge then you’re pretty much a waste of skin taking up my O2!

The concept of ///M has nothing to do with a damn badge! Please if you’re that disgruntled, go buy a Porsche

The badge on my M340 came from the factory AND THE M DIVISION HAD SOME INPUT! it’s more than aesthetics! Prior to this I had an F82, and following this I’ll probably get another M or finally make the move to a 911.

To the poster before me, do you want a gold star?

In all honesty the general population can give 2 sh1ts about a badge or carbon fibre roof.. if that’s what keeps you up at night , consider yourself blessed with first world problems!

I can’t wait for your heads to explode when the m performance line get the quad exhaust setup!!

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by OSee

I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I used a sunroof in my 20 years of driving.

My 2018 M2 was the first time I nixed it (to gain an extra inch of headroom, I'm 6'2"). I thought I'd feel claustrophobic and trapped but I barely missed it or noticed it was gone. Haven't had one since.

Just another perspective on the sunroof. I’ve had one one every single car I’ve owned since 1982 and I open it every time the weather is nice. Even with the heater on in the winter. Lack of a sunroof is a deal breaker for me.