[aastretch64]

Goodbye for now M4, I’ll see you in a year or two. For now, hello 2021 M340i.

[CCM11285]

Congrats!!

Keeping the M4 I hope, enjoy both!

[chenry]

Beautiful combo - congrats!

[zamboni]

Congrat on the new how is comparison between the M4 vs M340I?

[JTYAMSHAYIN]

Those wheels look super good.

[TruthOne]

So sick, I wanted those wheels so bad but was scared of the Bay Area roads

[aastretch64]

Originally Posted by zamboni

Congrat on the new how is comparison between the M4 vs M340I?

I’ll be honest, on paper the M3/M4 is supposed to be a better track focused car. However, IMO, a real life comparison, the m340’s newer tech makes it feel more planted, quicker due to the added traction of AWD, and it feels just as raw with the MPE, adaptive suspension, 20” low profile wheels and millisecond swift shifts that give you a bit of the jolt just like the dual clutch did. With the MP parts it’s also just as aggressive looking. It wasn’t my first choice, but I’m glad I pulled the trigger on it due to the timing of the G82 M4.

I was surprised because my X3 M40 really felt too linear and average compared to something like an X3M. Even though it’s quick and loud, it’s feel more luxury than sporty. So I thought the m340i would have a similar feeling. I was wrong. The m340 feels raw and racy like a track car and it’s really close to an F8x, again IMO.

I can’t wait to actually drive a G82 M4. I think it is going to be even better than the last gen! And I’m in the camp where the oversized grill has sort of grown on me. For now, I’m so happy with this purchase. I just have to figure out a way to get the burble back without having to unlock the ECU and DME. I don’t know why it’s gone on the 2021’s?!?

[sikotic]

Congrats! That spec looks amazing especially with those wheels

[tturedraider]

Congrats! What dealer did you use?

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by aastretch64

I’ll be honest, on paper the M3/M4 is supposed to be a better track focused car. However, IMO, a real life comparison, the m340’s newer tech makes it feel more planted, quicker due to the added traction of AWD, and it feels just as raw with the MPE, adaptive suspension, 20” low profile wheels and millisecond swift shifts that give you a bit of the jolt just like the dual clutch did. With the MP parts it’s also just as aggressive looking. It wasn’t my first choice, but I’m glad I pulled the trigger on it due to the timing of the G82 M4.

I was surprised because my X3 M40 really felt too linear and average compared to something like an X3M. Even though it’s quick and loud, it’s feel more luxury than sporty. So I thought the m340i would have a similar feeling. I was wrong. The m340 feels raw and racy like a track car and it’s really close to an F8x, again IMO.

I can’t wait to actually drive a G82 M4. I think it is going to be even better than the last gen! And I’m in the camp where the oversized grill has sort of grown on me. For now, I’m so happy with this purchase. I just have to figure out a way to get the burble back without having to unlock the ECU and DME. I don’t know why it’s gone on the 2021’s?!?

Interesting take and I agree with you. I test drove M340i a few times before purchase over a year ago and immediately knew this was different and much more M than any 3 series before it. I also previously had an M235i coupe that I loved but the M340i was massively more capable. Due to the want of AWD I sold my E92 M3 for M340i and other than a more pedestrian look inside and out, I have zero regrets. OP, yours has the looks to match so bravo there. It is equally as capable as my M3 and feels faster.

Fast forward a year and I'm replacing a B9 SQ5 lease so I drive an X3M40i (before power bump) and an X3M. It was clear to me there was a very significant difference between those two. Both great, but the big M a true performance car that is a freak in how fast and capable it is.

The G8X in AWD is going to be bonkers. If it didn't look so bananas ugly I'd be tempted but the M340i ticks a lot of boxes and blurs the M line, especially for street driving.

[Pandi]

How did you get it with those wheels and other parts?

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by aastretch64

I'll be honest, on paper the M3/M4 is supposed to be a better track focused car. However, IMO, a real life comparison, the m340's newer tech makes it feel more planted, quicker due to the added traction of AWD, and it feels just as raw with the MPE, adaptive suspension, 20" low profile wheels and millisecond swift shifts that give you a bit of the jolt just like the dual clutch did. With the MP parts it's also just as aggressive looking. It wasn't my first choice, but I'm glad I pulled the trigger on it due to the timing of the G82 M4.

I was surprised because my X3 M40 really felt too linear and average compared to something like an X3M. Even though it's quick and loud, it's feel more luxury than sporty. So I thought the m340i would have a similar feeling. I was wrong. The m340 feels raw and racy like a track car and it's really close to an F8x, again IMO.

I can't wait to actually drive a G82 M4. I think it is going to be even better than the last gen! And I'm in the camp where the oversized grill has sort of grown on me. For now, I'm so happy with this purchase. I just have to figure out a way to get the burble back without having to unlock the ECU and DME. I don't know why it's gone on the 2021's?!?

There's a thread on the pops and burbles somewhere and someone mentioned there's and exhaust sound setting in iDrive but no one has been able to confirm it. You should check and let us all know, depending on the software version you have.

If you also figure out a way to unlock it any other way you can let us know, I for one would be interested to read on it.

Btw, sweet garage, I like the simplistic look to it but also how it stands out!

[TruthOne]

Originally Posted by premier3is

There's a thread on the pops and burbles somewhere and someone mentioned there's and exhaust sound setting in iDrive but no one has been able to confirm it. You should check and let us all know, depending on the software version you have.

If you also figure out a way to unlock it any other way you can let us know, I for one would be interested to read on it.

Btw, sweet garage, I like the simplistic look to it but also how it stands out!

I can confirm it , it doesn't exist

[MBM340]

Originally Posted by aastretch64

I’ll be honest, on paper the M3/M4 is supposed to be a better track focused car. However, IMO, a real life comparison, the m340’s newer tech makes it feel more planted, quicker due to the added traction of AWD, and it feels just as raw with the MPE, adaptive suspension, 20” low profile wheels and millisecond swift shifts that give you a bit of the jolt just like the dual clutch did. With the MP parts it’s also just as aggressive looking. It wasn’t my first choice, but I’m glad I pulled the trigger on it due to the timing of the G82 M4.

I was surprised because my X3 M40 really felt too linear and average compared to something like an X3M. Even though it’s quick and loud, it’s feel more luxury than sporty. So I thought the m340i would have a similar feeling. I was wrong. The m340 feels raw and racy like a track car and it’s really close to an F8x, again IMO.

I can’t wait to actually drive a G82 M4. I think it is going to be even better than the last gen! And I’m in the camp where the oversized grill has sort of grown on me. For now, I’m so happy with this purchase. I just have to figure out a way to get the burble back without having to unlock the ECU and DME. I don’t know why it’s gone on the 2021’s?!?

Great info thanks. I am coming from a 330i so I guess it is all relative, and I bought mine and have never driven one, but I am quite sure I am going to love it. Have owned F series 340 and Multiple E36 M3's. I can't wait to get behind the wheel.

[eforty6_m3]

Congrats on the new ride and great setup you've got there in that garage of yours!

[Ikester19]

Congrats, sweet ride.

[Alex_bm]

M-Performance parts look so good on white, enjoy the new beast.

[Atlanta ///M]

Congrats! Looks amazing! The garage too love what you did with the red accents. 👌🏻

[Bimmer006]

Originally Posted by aastretch64

Goodbye for now M4, I’ll see you in a year or two. For now, hello 2021 M340i.

Congrats on your new car! Which BMW is this? Fields BMW?

[GOLFFRR]

great looking build, looks sharp. Congrats on the new ride

[golf_234]

Awesome build. Sporting an F30 340i now, but next car will be very similar to this, minus the black wheels and black grille.
Congrats, don't get into too much trouble with that thing!

[TTG]

Looks awesome and congratulations!

I wish we had the roads in here for those type of wheels.