M340i one week impressions! (from 7 year E90 335i owner)

skaper · 04-08-2020, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the review! It's great to hear this from someone going directly from the E90 platform!

Not that anyone asked but this makes me feel better that I went from an F30 to an N55 E90. I just can't get behind the G20 for some reason. I have to admit, I really love each time I slide in the e90 - it just feels like the last chance to have that feeling in a car as a daily. Soon the ones that survive will all just be weekend warriors.

-EndOfAnEra- · 04-08-2020, 10:04 PM

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You'll probably be changing them after the Spring season comes and goes. Cerium Gray grills look great when clean, but once the rain hits and they dry up, you get water marks everywhere, and because its a matte finish it requires a different cleaning process.

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I swapped mine to black but when I did have them they were ceramic coated and never had any water marks. Always stayed clean!

Yep, I'm sure I'll cave on at least the mirrors at some point. Ceramic coating sounds like a good thought, might have to consider that!

-EndOfAnEra- · 04-08-2020, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by skaper

Thanks for the review! It's great to hear this from someone going directly from the E90 platform!

Not that anyone asked but this makes me feel better that I went from an F30 to an N55 E90. I just can't get behind the G20 for some reason. I have to admit, I really love each time I slide in the e90 - it just feels like the last chance to have that feeling in a car as a daily. Soon the ones that survive will all just be weekend warriors.

I hear you. It was genuinely painful to realize that I am losing something that can never be replaced, supplemented perhaps, good enough, but never duplicated. It sucks growing up sometimes

For what its worth if you judge the G20 by the competitors in the field as it stands right now, only the C43 made a similar case. And that car was either on or off, too wild or too calm. The G20 is just right for our modern times.

doug_999 · 04-08-2020, 11:19 PM

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The weather finally broke in Chicagoland and I put a set of Pilot Sport 4S's on for the summer. I am even more in love with this car!

It snowed on April 27th last year in Chicago....

Fitzy4GC · 04-08-2020, 11:30 PM

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The weather finally broke in Chicagoland and I put a set of Pilot Sport 4S's on for the summer. I am even more in love with this car!

It snowed on April 27th last year in Chicago....

True! Luckily it didn't last long! LOL

sspdw · 04-09-2020, 12:42 AM

[I would say the E90 m-sport chassis benefits from being lower. The g20 is a bit SUVish in height even in m-sport.

SabineBimmer · 04-09-2020, 01:50 AM

The only major issue I have with this new generation is the Hofmeister kink. I wish it was smooth and rounded like all the previous kinks before it. All kinks should have smoothness to them... Ahem...

Otherwise, LOVE your car. Congrats!

SabineBimmer · 04-09-2020, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitzy4GC

The weather finally broke in Chicagoland and I put a set of Pilot Sport 4S's on for the summer. I am even more in love with this car!

It snowed on April 27th last year in Chicago....

I live in Michigan and can attest, never underestimate the schizophrenic nature that is a Midwest winter.

obliterate · 04-09-2020, 09:49 AM

I am using my old iPhone 4s in my F22 and a shuffle in my G01. Shock to learn something like iTunesFusion!!! Does it mean you can have perfectly named and organized files in the iDrive by only using a USB drive??

TheGoodTheBadTheUgly · 04-09-2020, 11:28 AM

The performance of the B58 and the aftermarket enhancement that comes with it are through the roof. It is beyond impressive.

But there is just something about the simplicity of the E9X that is just keeping me there.

Even for my next one I am.planning remaining in the E9X with an N54, but I will have to give a proper chance for the newer generations first so I can truly judge in an unbiased way.

MUFCbmwbear · 04-09-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

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Originally Posted by Fitzy4GC

The weather finally broke in Chicagoland and I put a set of Pilot Sport 4S's on for the summer. I am even more in love with this car!

It snowed on April 27th last year in Chicago....

I live in Michigan and can attest, never underestimate the schizophrenic nature that is a Midwest winter.

I got caught in that with my summers on driving into Chicago from a soccer tourney in Rockford. Was a scary drive

jmg · 04-09-2020, 12:34 PM

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I actually came to see this post for your E90 pics due to nostalgia.

Lol.

haha I wanted to see the E90 pics as well!

OP: Its funny you mentioned that the steering feels better in non sport mode.

Doing M Track days as well as the M school they always have the sport steering turned off. We were tracking F80s and the new G90s.

Basically they say it gives no more feel, is heavier, and actually overtaxes the car.

So you are probably on to something leaving it off.

Ditto, sport and sport plus steering are never used in my car both on and off the track.

Tpriest7893 · 04-09-2020, 07:03 PM

I just wish Bmw made the rear ended better but still a lovely car!

votebol2003 · 04-09-2020, 07:35 PM

awesome review!!! Honestly making me want to go test drive 1, I just have to get past the knot in my stomach caused by the new grilles on all late model bimmers

-EndOfAnEra- · 04-09-2020, 11:51 PM

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I am using my old iPhone 4s in my F22 and a shuffle in my G01. Shock to learn something like iTunesFusion!!! Does it mean you can have perfectly named and organized files in the iDrive by only using a USB drive??

Yep! Playlists work, album art works, and search works too!

aliusa · 04-10-2020, 12:50 AM

Totally enjoyed reading a great write up.

With electric and technology infused cars the natural feel is reducing by the model and folks who are starting their BMW ownership with the G series will love it because it's all about different drive modes, fast acceleration, and super quick shifting.

Enjoy the ride!

performance_outlaw · 04-10-2020, 03:45 AM

Interesting read. I had M340i for a weekend some time ago. EU spec car, so it was X-drive.
What I like about the car compared to my wife F30 or mine F32 was space you get in the cabin. Design wise... yeah it is new, can't say that is good or bad. I had same issue in my head when did transition from E91 to F32.
But you said performance-wise it is a different story than N55. I have N55 in my '15 435i rwd. Car is equipped with MPE, MPPK and diff. So you would call it ZHP in the US.
While M340i i tested is more consistent and noticably faster 0-62mph, I noticed 100-200km/h were nearly identical with small advantage of 435i. That has to do with x-drive vs rwd I guess, and I just think rwd M340i US spec rwd, would be slightly faster.
I did measurements with draggy and both cars did 100-200km/h in range of 11.4-11.9.
I think G20 is a great daily, but I'd say it is evolution not a revolution comparing to F30 platform.
E90 to F30 was a revolution. I think F and G are much better daily cars, while E90 was more of a weekend fun car.
But don't treat me seriously. I'm a E46 M3 fanboy and nothing matches experience you get from that car 😂

xi330 · 04-10-2020, 08:16 AM

Thank you for a great review. I miss my e90 330xi everyday

MmmmmM2 · 04-10-2020, 11:35 AM

Very nice!! I've still yet to see an M340i on the road where I live!

SabineBimmer · 04-10-2020, 05:52 PM

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But don't treat me seriously. I'm a E46 M3 fanboy and nothing matches experience you get from that car 😂

Now that's a great quote.

Zeeyak · 04-10-2020, 07:36 PM

Great review! I've had mine for about six weeks now and after about ~5k miles I'm really enjoying it.

AD18 · 04-11-2020, 10:57 AM

Great review! And thanks for comparing to an E-series car instead of an F, first comparison I've seen of these two. I have trouble deciding what to change my E92 335i for next. The tech and power is impressive in the G series which I'd definitely enjoy but things like steering feel are important to me enough that its made me stick with what I've got for now.
Enjoy the car

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obliterate Private 13 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I am using my old iPhone 4s in my F22 and a shuffle in my G01. Shock to learn something like iTunesFusion!!! Does it mean you can have perfectly named and organized files in the iDrive by only using a USB drive??
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TheGoodTheBadTheUgly Captain 256 Rep 672 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (0)	The performance of the B58 and the aftermarket enhancement that comes with it are through the roof. It is beyond impressive. But there is just something about the simplicity of the E9X that is just keeping me there. Even for my next one I am.planning remaining in the E9X with an N54, but I will have to give a proper chance for the newer generations first so I can truly judge in an unbiased way. __________________ TOTALED \| 2011 E90 335i xDrive - BMS Cold Air Intake - ETS Charge Pipe - ETS 7" FMIC - MHD Stage 2+ - GFB DV+ - PE Mod - VRSF Catless Downpipe - xDelete - xHP Stage 3 2015 E84 X1 35i M-Sport
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votebol2003 New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Sport Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	awesome review!!! Honestly making me want to go test drive 1, I just have to get past the knot in my stomach caused by the new grilles on all late model bimmers
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aliusa Private First Class 85 Rep 102 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Totally enjoyed reading a great write up. With electric and technology infused cars the natural feel is reducing by the model and folks who are starting their BMW ownership with the G series will love it because it's all about different drive modes, fast acceleration, and super quick shifting. Enjoy the ride!
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performance_outlaw New Member 12 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 3x E46M3, F32 435i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Poland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 435i [0.00] 2002 E46 M3 [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00] 2005 E46 M3 Competi ... [0.00]	Interesting read. I had M340i for a weekend some time ago. EU spec car, so it was X-drive. What I like about the car compared to my wife F30 or mine F32 was space you get in the cabin. Design wise... yeah it is new, can't say that is good or bad. I had same issue in my head when did transition from E91 to F32. But you said performance-wise it is a different story than N55. I have N55 in my '15 435i rwd. Car is equipped with MPE, MPPK and diff. So you would call it ZHP in the US. While M340i i tested is more consistent and noticably faster 0-62mph, I noticed 100-200km/h were nearly identical with small advantage of 435i. That has to do with x-drive vs rwd I guess, and I just think rwd M340i US spec rwd, would be slightly faster. I did measurements with draggy and both cars did 100-200km/h in range of 11.4-11.9. I think G20 is a great daily, but I'd say it is evolution not a revolution comparing to F30 platform. E90 to F30 was a revolution. I think F and G are much better daily cars, while E90 was more of a weekend fun car. But don't treat me seriously. I'm a E46 M3 fanboy and nothing matches experience you get from that car 😂 __________________ 2002 M3 Carbon/Imola 2003 M3 Black/Black 2005 M3 Competition Interlagos/Cinnamon slicktop 2015 435i MPPK, MPE and Mdiff Alpine White/Coral
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xi330 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi w/ 6mt, sport, nav Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Thank you for a great review. I miss my e90 330xi everyday
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AD18 Lieutenant 351 Rep 521 Posts Drives: Azurite Black E92 335i DCT Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Great review! And thanks for comparing to an E-series car instead of an F, first comparison I've seen of these two. I have trouble deciding what to change my E92 335i for next. The tech and power is impressive in the G series which I'd definitely enjoy but things like steering feel are important to me enough that its made me stick with what I've got for now. Enjoy the car
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