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      03-02-2019, 11:03 AM   #89
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orders were placed a week and a half ago. Cars already in production. Not changeable.

My only hope is that the residuals are the same as 330 and not lower.
March rates are out and the disturbing trend on M cars is they are creeping down
M5, M850, M2 - all have pretty sucky rates
Think you should be ok... m550 shares the 540i rates and rebates. I would imagine will be the same for the M340.

It's probably gonna be the M3 early adopters that get burned

Taking a step back to 10000 ft you can really start to read popularity of models from the programs... m5 has a 5000 rebate but not on the m5 competition (which is the hotter model)
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orders were placed a week and a half ago. Cars already in production. Not changeable.

My only hope is that the residuals are the same as 330 and not lower.
March rates are out and the disturbing trend on M cars is they are creeping down
M5, M850, M2 - all have pretty sucky rates
M340 isn't an M car, so I don't think there is any correlation there...
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M340 isn't an M car, so I don't think there is any correlation there...
M850 is not an M either but residuals still suck and went down 1 percent feb to march. Plus they are getting so close to M cars.
with cooling M pack and full on M suspension and the M cars getting auto gear boxes - this edge is erasing and becoming thinner and thinner.

M340 will be the first truly track able car with cooling pack and M suspension
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M340 isn't an M car, so I don't think there is any correlation there...
M850 is not an M either but residuals still suck and went down 1 percent feb to march. Plus they are getting so close to M cars.
with cooling M pack and full on M suspension and the M cars getting auto gear boxes - this edge is erasing and becoming thinner and thinner.

M340 will be the first truly track able car with cooling pack and M suspension
Difference is, there is no base 850, just the M850, so again I wouldn't say there is any correlation.

The M340 and the G8x M3/4 will have no bearing on each other, just as the 340 and M3/4 don't now.
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M340 isn't an M car, so I don't think there is any correlation there...
M850 is not an M either but residuals still suck and went down 1 percent feb to march. Plus they are getting so close to M cars.
with cooling M pack and full on M suspension and the M cars getting auto gear boxes - this edge is erasing and becoming thinner and thinner.

M340 will be the first truly track able car with cooling pack and M suspension
Difference is, there is no base 850, just the M850, so again I wouldn't say there is any correlation.

The M340 and the G8x M3/4 will have no bearing on each other, just as the 340 and M3/4 don't now.
Well said!

Please let's not start calling the M340 an M car... for the sake of the forum and my sanity, lol.
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In my mind that separation wants to stay as well after 20 years of driving M cars. Current 340 and current M3 are very different cars. And that's how it used to be:Only M cars used to have :

- dual clutch transmission
- Limited slip differential
- Extra Cooling radiator etc.


Now M340 has it all
- Limited slip
- Auto box - same as M3
- Extra cooling radiator - same as M3
_ M340 xi - is the first M suspension in 4 wheel drive car

So you tell me if M performance is not very close to real M anymore.
Drive an M850 - it is great
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In my mind that separation wants to stay as well after 20 years of driving M cars. Current 340 and current M3 are very different cars. And that's how it used to be:Only M cars used to have :

- dual clutch transmission
- Limited slip differential
- Extra Cooling radiator etc.


Now M340 has it all
- Limited slip
- Auto box - same as M3
- Extra cooling radiator - same as M3
_ M340 xi - is the first M suspension in 4 wheel drive car

So you tell me if M performance is not very close to real M anymore.
Drive an M850 - it is great
Fortunately, an M means more than just a radiator and LSD Unique engine, suspension (m-sport not the same as M), cf roof, etc.

Granted, the M340i might be closer to an M3 than ever, but 80% doesn't mean the same. That said, buy whatever makes you happy and enjoy it, that's all that matters in the end!
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In my mind that separation wants to stay as well after 20 years of driving M cars. Current 340 and current M3 are very different cars. And that's how it used to be:Only M cars used to have :

- dual clutch transmission
- Limited slip differential
- Extra Cooling radiator etc.


Now M340 has it all
- Limited slip
- Auto box - same as M3
- Extra cooling radiator - same as M3
_ M340 xi - is the first M suspension in 4 wheel drive car

So you tell me if M performance is not very close to real M anymore.
Drive an M850 - it is great
Fortunately, an M means more than just a radiator and LSD Unique engine, suspension (m-sport not the same as M), cf roof, etc.

Granted, the M340i might be closer to an M3 than ever, but 80% doesn't mean the same. That said, buy whatever makes you happy and enjoy it, that's all that matters in the end!
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      03-02-2019, 02:54 PM   #97
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It’s not an M but to me it’s the perfect option for a daily driver. Not saying it’s the best of both worlds but it close enough.
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There is a large gap between the outgoing 340i and the F80 M3. Personally, I find the 340i is just too soft for any serious performance driving (even though I tracked it a few times), while the M3 is too aggressive for a daily driver. I hope the M340i is going to be just right...
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Yup, Just ordered mine last week, Got my deposit put in and got to fully customize it, To be expecting delivery late April, early May!!,
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Got my VIN and ready for Production!!
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Congratulations. How long ago did you place your order?
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My lease ends in 14 months. It is looking like my dream M340i is possibly going to cost $63,000 USD. I'm wondering if I'll get anything off that MSRP price.

I also can wait to see what this forum looks like in 14 months and what people have to say about the m340i's they are ordering.
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Can't wait to get my hands on my first M car!!!
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Got my VIN and ready for Production!!
Is the Davit Grey? Also are those the 20's? They look beautiful.
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In the paint booth. Mmmmm, Tanzanite Blue II
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prepare to be attacked for calling M340i a M car!
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So much for all the talk that Tanzanite would hold up production!!!
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Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on your car! I can't wait to see pictures of the finished product! BTW, the M340i BYO on bmwusa.com needs to go live stat! The wait is killing me!
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