What was your previous vehicle?

wtwo3 · 02-28-2020, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DrMartin

Thank you wtwo3 for sharing this. Mine G05 has also merino and air suspension. Basically I'm missing DHP, and hope M340i will meet my needs in terms of handling without any notable suffer in comfort as usual M series.
BTW full merino is also possible in M340i. whatever the seats are smaller and less comfortable than ones in G05.

Full Merino is possible in the M340i everywhere except the US. BMW must not like us over here

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Technically if I wanted merino in the M340i here in the US, I could add it as a non-standard individual option for at least $5k, assuming BMW accepts the order.

So now my question to you - have you had a chance to compare the merino seats in the 3 series to the vernasca seats? Do you think it's worth a $5k upgrade?

dreddy335 · 02-28-2020, 04:56 PM

2014 Audi S6. I miss the v8, but I am happy with the m340i. It will fill the gap till new m3 sedan comes 😁.

f80NJ17 · 02-28-2020, 05:54 PM

F80.

Just getting me by for the g80

Burrcold · 02-28-2020, 07:39 PM

2019 Audi S5 Sportback. I miss the look...that's it.

longlasting · 02-28-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by f80NJ17

F80.

Just getting me by for the g80

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Originally Posted by f80NJ17

F80.

Just getting me by for the g80

I'm waiting also .. did you lease or buy ?

f80NJ17 · 02-28-2020, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by longlasting

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Originally Posted by f80NJ17

F80.

Just getting me by for the g80

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Originally Posted by f80NJ17

F80.

Just getting me by for the g80

I'm waiting also .. did you lease or buy ?

Lease 330xi
Might just give my brother or lease swappa end of the yr.

Never realized how powerful and how the F80 can eat corners

Hope the g80 is a reasonable price mid 70k well equip.

Voodoo_G80 · 02-28-2020, 10:19 PM

I had a 2017 rav4 lease. I’m in a fully loading m340i now.

Cortexiphan · 02-29-2020, 12:12 AM

Last: 15' F82 M4
Now: 18' G30 540i
Next: 21' G26 M440i GC

RedKloud · 02-29-2020, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cortexiphan

Last: 15' F82 M4
Now: 18' G30 540i
Next: 21' G82 M440i GC

Isn't G82 the M4?

Cortexiphan · 02-29-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

Isn't G82 the M4?

You’re right, my mistake. G26 it is

DrMartin · 02-29-2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

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Originally Posted by DrMartin

Thank you wtwo3 for sharing this. Mine G05 has also merino and air suspension. Basically I'm missing DHP, and hope M340i will meet my needs in terms of handling without any notable suffer in comfort as usual M series.
BTW full merino is also possible in M340i. whatever the seats are smaller and less comfortable than ones in G05.

Full Merino is possible in the M340i everywhere except the US. BMW must not like us over here

.

Technically if I wanted merino in the M340i here in the US, I could add it as a non-standard individual option for at least $5k, assuming BMW accepts the order.

So now my question to you - have you had a chance to compare the merino seats in the 3 series to the vernasca seats? Do you think it's worth a $5k upgrade?

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMartin

Thank you wtwo3 for sharing this. Mine G05 has also merino and air suspension. Basically I'm missing DHP, and hope M340i will meet my needs in terms of handling without any notable suffer in comfort as usual M series.
BTW full merino is also possible in M340i. whatever the seats are smaller and less comfortable than ones in G05.

Full Merino is possible in the M340i everywhere except the US. BMW must not like us over here

.

Technically if I wanted merino in the M340i here in the US, I could add it as a non-standard individual option for at least $5k, assuming BMW accepts the order.

So now my question to you - have you had a chance to compare the merino seats in the 3 series to the vernasca seats? Do you think it's worth a $5k upgrade?

Merino is way better than Vernasca - smoother and nice looking, felt it in the X5. I wouldn't save on this option, however $5k is a lot for 3 series. In your case it is worth opting for the extended merino seats.

Truly I don't understand why BMW limits us with options - if you are ready to pay you should have access to everything.

golferboy2312 · 02-29-2020, 02:37 PM

My previous vehicle was a Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck.....

Gdiddy23 · 02-29-2020, 08:56 PM

'15 F30 335ix
MPPK
MPE
KW coilovers
Bavsound
20" AG M610's & MPSS [/IMG]

MUFCbmwbear · 02-29-2020, 09:17 PM

17 340i 6 speed RWD. Mgrey on Venetian Beige. MPE x AWE exhaust
The M340 will be my 5th Bavarian car and first Auto Trans.

WXdrivefun · 03-01-2020, 09:38 AM

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17 340i 6 speed RWD. Mgrey on Venetian Beige. MPE x AWE exhaust
The M340 will be my 5th Bavarian car and first Auto Trans.

Looking forward to hear your opinions and thoughts/review as a long term owner vs those automotive journalists when get you get the new M340i!

Rocket455 · 03-04-2020, 04:17 PM

2016 540i M Sport. Would have kept the lease going till it ran into the ground if I could! Absolutely loved this car....

Krabbypatty · 03-04-2020, 04:42 PM

I ordered my g20 m340i xDrive last month. I had previously a 2017 Ford Focus which was a 1litre and that was my first car it got written off recently. So huge upgrade for me. Can't wait it's going to come April sometime

TristarL10 · 03-04-2020, 05:41 PM

2014 335xi

greekcs · 03-06-2020, 10:39 AM

2017 RAV4 Limited. comfy but very boring.

MmmmmM2 · 03-06-2020, 11:24 AM

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport.

kwg20 · 03-06-2020, 11:28 AM

2015 228i m-sport w/ thp 6 speed

WhiskyPat12 · 03-06-2020, 11:36 AM

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2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport.

Fun car! I had a 2014 IS350 F Sport two cars ago. It was Black with Red interior, and was super comfortable. Cheap to maintain and the Lexus dealer always took good care of me.

When it was time to upgrade in 2016, I wanted a two door car and test drove the RC and F32 440i back to back... It wasn't much of a struggle to move over to BMW...

So the previous vehicle I had was this Mineral Gray F32... I'm waiting on my M340i right now!

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MUFCbmwbear Major 689 Rep 1,198 Posts Drives: 24 M2 & 20 M340xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago/Milwaukee iTrader: (0)	17 340i 6 speed RWD. Mgrey on Venetian Beige. MPE x AWE exhaust The M340 will be my 5th Bavarian car and first Auto Trans. Attached Images __________________ 20 M340xi White Mocha 17 340i/M235i/E92 M3/135i All 6spd Chicago-Lake County-Milwaukee-Shorewood
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