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      04-08-2019, 02:11 PM   #45
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BMW NA planned this, as the M 340 will be identified by the ugly cerium gray grill and side mirrors, and Goodyear tires. The upcoming G80 will have the open double slant front grill and Michelin 4s tires for the legit M///.
This raises the question of "swappability" of grilles among the 330, 340, and M3. Anyone have any info? Of course, good-looking aftermarket parts will likely follow in short order given this need.
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I'm just curious who is going for this car right now. A decently speced 2020 340i is going to run you ~60,0000. I'm not sure if their discounting it but assuming you can get invoice, your looking at like 740 a month lease with tax. With only a 1-2k discount, your looking at over 800 a month and this is all before you start adding m perf parts.

You could find a brand new, 2018 M3 Comp for around ~75k. Get it around 65-68k, your lease payment would be the same if not lower than than the 2020 340i. Low to mid 700s.
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This raises the question of "swappability" of grilles among the 330, 340, and M3. Anyone have any info? Of course, good-looking aftermarket parts will likely follow in short order given this need.
The new G80 is at least a year away from release. Issue, maybe not, would be the M3 badge attached to the double slant grill, but this can be removed via the screws. In the past, BMW NA has debadged the side M decals for the M sport models that come standard for the rest of the world. I haven't reviewed the US order guide nor the M performance parts for the G20. What are the grill options?
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I'm just curious who is going for this car right now. A decently speced 2020 340i is going to run you ~60,0000. I'm not sure if their discounting it but assuming you can get invoice, your looking at like 740 a month lease with tax. With only a 1-2k discount, your looking at over 800 a month and this is all before you start adding m perf parts.

You could find a brand new, 2018 M3 Comp for around ~75k. Get it around 65-68k, your lease payment would be the same if not lower than than the 2020 340i. Low to mid 700s.
I'm with you on this. For me I like the styling, but I can't get over the droopy eyelid look of the standard headlight DRL. I need another $2,100 just for the laser lights/upgraded DRL. I don't want anything else in the executive package. I will be waiting for a lightly used model a couple years from now.

Same issue with 330i, pushing $55k...
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This raises the question of "swappability" of grilles among the 330, 340, and M3. Anyone have any info? Of course, good-looking aftermarket parts will likely follow in short order given this need.
The new G80 is at least a year away from release. Issue, maybe not, would be the M3 badge attached to the double slant grill, but this can be removed via the screws. In the past, BMW NA has debadged the side M decals for the M sport models that come standard for the rest of the world. I haven't reviewed the US order guide nor the M performance parts for the G20. What are the grill options?
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Is the size of that steering wheel exaggerated in the photo..? My tiny inferior baby fingers hurt just looking at it.
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Such a damn shame what has happened to BMW...

Unless driveability is an 11/10, and I seriously doubt it, this is the final step in BMW's evolution. Congratulations, you are now a generic automaker posting your biggest profits ever on the basis of quantity over quality!

Lexus, Honda, Audi and co. have an open seat at their table for you.
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Grill/trim pieces look goofy but otherwise looks amazing. Color combo is on point!

But Goodyear tires? Wtf?
They are good for the high speeds in america. you know 35 mph to 55 mph.
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Yeah...I hate to jump on the hater bandwagon - but I just can't get with the new look of the 3 series. The grill is atrocious and the rear, while not terrible, is generic. Here's to hoping the M3 and 4 are better looking, because I love the AWD system in the new M5 but I'm not going to get either one if they look as bad as this.
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The copper colored tim pieces really ruined the car. I hope they offer a black out option...
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I'm just curious who is going for this car right now. A decently speced 2020 340i is going to run you ~60,0000. I'm not sure if their discounting it but assuming you can get invoice, your looking at like 740 a month lease with tax. With only a 1-2k discount, your looking at over 800 a month and this is all before you start adding m perf parts.

You could find a brand new, 2018 M3 Comp for around ~75k. Get it around 65-68k, your lease payment would be the same if not lower than than the 2020 340i. Low to mid 700s.
I had the same questions myself. I'm guessing those that need the newest thing on the block are the target demo for this car. Otherwise I see no other tangible benefit. To each their own though.
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Such a damn shame what has happened to BMW...

Unless driveability is an 11/10, and I seriously doubt it, this is the final step in BMW's evolution. Congratulations, you are now a generic automaker posting your biggest profits ever on the basis of quantity over quality!

Lexus, Honda, Audi and co. have an open seat at their table for you.
When I picked up the M4 it was love at first sight! Couldn’t stop staring, knew it was special... based on seeing the 330 (340 can’t be too far off), it looks like a generic sedan! Right now I’m hoping the performance is at least 90% of what I’m currently driving. Idk maybe
it might wow seeing in person, pics can sometimes skew perspective.





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I had the same questions myself. I'm guessing those that need the newest thing on the block are the target demo for this car. Otherwise I see no other tangible benefit. To each their own though.
Hate to say I agree, if my lease weren’t ending soon I probably wouldn’t bat an eyelash... it’s a weird period, not too many options right now! X3m et. al are still a ways away!




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I'm just curious who is going for this car right now. A decently speced 2020 340i is going to run you ~60,0000. I'm not sure if their discounting it but assuming you can get invoice, your looking at like 740 a month lease with tax. With only a 1-2k discount, your looking at over 800 a month and this is all before you start adding m perf parts.

You could find a brand new, 2018 M3 Comp for around ~75k. Get it around 65-68k, your lease payment would be the same if not lower than than the 2020 340i. Low to mid 700s.
The dealer that helped with my order has an M4 comp listed at $86k! Might have to consider! I’m really on the fence with styling! Hoping performance impresses
me! I know it’s a 3 series, but I expect slightly more road presence.
I think the car looks decent in black, but the asking price and styling are throwing me off!

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Grill/trim pieces look goofy but otherwise looks amazing. Color combo is on point!

But Goodyear tires? Wtf?
Agree. I'm guessing those are Goodyear Asymmetric 3. If so, those tires are horrible. Sidewalls poorly designed and fail so easily. Not just my experience. Can't believe BMWAG approved them for the G20 after the nightmares on the G30 and other models.... Then again, all BMW cares about is to keep production going and if Pirelli and Bridgestone can't supply enough product, we get Goodyear.
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So much hate. Hate or sour grapes, one or the other. I think the G20 looks great. As far as the grill, I could take it or leave it. It's definitely not a deal breaker.
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Hate to say I agree, if my lease weren’t ending soon I probably wouldn’t bat an eyelash... it’s a weird period, not too many options right now! X3m et. al are still a ways away!






The dealer that helped with my order has an M4 comp listed at $86k! Might have to consider! I’m really on the fence with styling! Hoping performance impresses
me! I know it’s a 3 series, but I expect slightly more road presence.
I think the car looks decent in black, but the asking price and styling are throwing me off!
You've responded to a couple of my other posts and you were on the fence. If your still not sure, I think its time you jump ship. I got an email the other day for an M3 CS leasing for 850 a month, 3000 due. Its a bit more than the 340i but for what you get, its a deal. Price out your other options and don't be afraid to look out of state.

Another thing to consider is how in 3 years, the 340i will lose like 50% of its value, the M3/M4 wont.
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