BMW M340i does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, available Spring 2019

MT4life · 10-11-2018, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RowanBuds

Don't know if someone else has addressed it but you are way way off base with point 2. BMWFS =/= BMW AG. First point. Second - any dollar they "lose" between your predetermined residual buyout value and their resale price as CPO/Pre-Owned is 100% a corporate write off. The important # for the corporate bottom line, in this quarterly world we now reside in, is Units Moved. The poster you are replying to is certainly an asset to BMW.

BMW does not "buy back" anything. They were the owner before they let you rent it for 3 years, the owner over that 3 years, and still the owner when you turn it in. There is no incurred cost to them if you choose to not buy the car out beyond what they'd spend to CPO any regular trade in vehicle.

The guys history also shows - E9x Euro Deliver (Worse lease interest rate than on a US Delivery), a 335is (Definitely weren't being blown out as lease specials) and a 340i (unless he got it in the past 6 months, I don't recall any blowout leases on those either).

And someone else already did address the artificially inflated residuals being accounted for by BMW.

Poor choice of words , my bad. I meant BMW has to take the car back, unlike some other leases where a finance company owns a car and has to deal it upon its lease turn in. I still think BMW is losing money on heavily subsidized leases.

________ · 10-11-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MT4life

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Originally Posted by RowanBuds

Don't know if someone else has addressed it but you are way way off base with point 2. BMWFS =/= BMW AG. First point. Second - any dollar they "lose" between your predetermined residual buyout value and their resale price as CPO/Pre-Owned is 100% a corporate write off. The important # for the corporate bottom line, in this quarterly world we now reside in, is Units Moved. The poster you are replying to is certainly an asset to BMW.

BMW does not "buy back" anything. They were the owner before they let you rent it for 3 years, the owner over that 3 years, and still the owner when you turn it in. There is no incurred cost to them if you choose to not buy the car out beyond what they'd spend to CPO any regular trade in vehicle.

The guys history also shows - E9x Euro Deliver (Worse lease interest rate than on a US Delivery), a 335is (Definitely weren't being blown out as lease specials) and a 340i (unless he got it in the past 6 months, I don't recall any blowout leases on those either).

And someone else already did address the artificially inflated residuals being accounted for by BMW.

Poor choice of words , my bad. I meant BMW has to take the car back, unlike some other leases where a finance company owns a car and has to deal it upon its lease turn in. I still think BMW is losing money on heavily subsidized leases.

I'm sure they appreciate you looking out for them and take your concern to heart...

danfratamico · 10-12-2018, 10:02 AM

To those who think the rear looks a bit plain, take a look at this shot I found on the BMW UK site. From this angle, it doesn't look half bad at all.

G80indy · 10-12-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MT4life

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Originally Posted by RowanBuds

Don't know if someone else has addressed it but you are way way off base with point 2. BMWFS =/= BMW AG. First point. Second - any dollar they "lose" between your predetermined residual buyout value and their resale price as CPO/Pre-Owned is 100% a corporate write off. The important # for the corporate bottom line, in this quarterly world we now reside in, is Units Moved. The poster you are replying to is certainly an asset to BMW.

BMW does not "buy back" anything. They were the owner before they let you rent it for 3 years, the owner over that 3 years, and still the owner when you turn it in. There is no incurred cost to them if you choose to not buy the car out beyond what they'd spend to CPO any regular trade in vehicle.

The guys history also shows - E9x Euro Deliver (Worse lease interest rate than on a US Delivery), a 335is (Definitely weren't being blown out as lease specials) and a 340i (unless he got it in the past 6 months, I don't recall any blowout leases on those either).

And someone else already did address the artificially inflated residuals being accounted for by BMW.

Poor choice of words , my bad. I meant BMW has to take the car back, unlike some other leases where a finance company owns a car and has to deal it upon its lease turn in. I still think BMW is losing money on heavily subsidized leases.

No way.
They sell it (again) as CPO, and clean up

MT4life · 10-12-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by danfratamico

To those who think the rear looks a bit plain, take a look at this shot I found on the BMW UK site. From this angle, it doesn't look half bad at all.

The car looks great, I'd drive the shat out of it. I'm just mad no MT

B58togo · 11-03-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

It took a while but it seems there is finally a significant engine performance upgrade. It hasn’t really been there since the 2006 N54 but this iteration of the B58 looks like a bit of a beast. The people who have tested the X7 even say that it doesn’T lack for power in that behemoth. Together with the large perforated M performance brakes it should make for a rather capable car.

There has been only one "iteration" of the B58. It's the same B58 that was released in 2015, just tuned more aggressively.

That said, I hate to say it, but the 3 has finally jumped the shark. This car is hideous. The dash looks way too luxury and has lost all sporting intent.

ThatKrazyPolak · 11-04-2018, 11:28 AM

Very interested in this car. Just hoping they come with a non-runflat option for us East Coasters...

Junni · 11-04-2018, 01:59 PM

Looking forward to this model version. Potential successor for my current F30 330d, next to the M2C.

jmg · 11-04-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by B58togo

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Originally Posted by solstice

It took a while but it seems there is finally a significant engine performance upgrade. It hasn't really been there since the 2006 N54 but this iteration of the B58 looks like a bit of a beast. The people who have tested the X7 even say that it doesn'T lack for power in that behemoth. Together with the large perforated M performance brakes it should make for a rather capable car.

There has been only one "iteration" of the B58. It's the same B58 that was released in 2015, just tuned more aggressively.

That said, I hate to say it, but the 3 has finally jumped the shark. This car is hideous. The dash looks way too luxury and has lost all sporting intent.

That's what the G8X is for. The G20 is a sporty sedan, not a sports car. The competition has all updated their interiors, and the G20 has to keep up. Considering it's the fastest non-M 3 series yet I don't see how it's less sporty than the previous version.

Herakles · 11-04-2018, 09:03 PM

I don't care for the dash instrument cluster but the car is Aweosme

sikotic · 11-05-2018, 12:40 AM

Any ideas what this will cost?

Roughly 10K over the standard model?

Vinboyblue · 11-05-2018, 11:07 AM

No live pics of the m340 as yet?

mkoesel · 11-05-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinboyblue

No live pics of the m340 as yet?

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1543361

WestCoast76 · 11-05-2018, 11:58 AM

I want as well more pics !

Moderator edit:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1559937

10-12-2018, 10:02 AM	#267
danfratamico Private 17 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Elkins Park, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335xi [0.00]	To those who think the rear looks a bit plain, take a look at this shot I found on the BMW UK site. From this angle, it doesn't look half bad at all.
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ThatKrazyPolak Banned 236 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 228xi (SOLD) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Very interested in this car. Just hoping they come with a non-runflat option for us East Coasters...
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11-04-2018, 01:59 PM	#272
Junni Private First Class 88 Rep 103 Posts Drives: BMW F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 330d F30 [0.00]	Looking forward to this model version. Potential successor for my current F30 330d, next to the M2C.
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11-04-2018, 09:03 PM	#274
Herakles Captain 247 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	I don't care for the dash instrument cluster but the car is Aweosme __________________ 2011 335 Msport Xdrive Space grey purchased on 8/7/15
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11-05-2018, 12:40 AM	#275
sikotic Lieutenant 488 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2020 M340I Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	Any ideas what this will cost? Roughly 10K over the standard model?
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Vinboyblue First Lieutenant 165 Rep 400 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CAnada iTrader: (0)	No live pics of the m340 as yet?
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11-05-2018, 11:58 AM	#278
WestCoast76 Second Lieutenant 154 Rep 210 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I want as well more pics ! Moderator edit: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1559937
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