[XRAVE]

Back in 2016 when I was considering a new car, the 340i seemed like a great option, especially with it's great lease deals and great reviews on the B58. I was in the process of saving for a house so I didn't want to go too crazy. My 340i experience didn't start out great, I ended up getting an SA build which made it almost 4 months before I finally got my car. Once I did receive the 340i, I knew there was something missing. Don't get me wrong, it did look great, the B58 was amazing, and I loved the new 6MT but for some reason it just wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be.

Up until the day I turned in my 135i, I found it uncontrollably fun. Driving home from work was an experience each and every time, driving was something I wanted to do. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the 340i.

In the past couple of months, I've really noticed how little I like it. My MPG have gone up from less spirited driving, when going out on the weekends I tend to prefer to take my girlfriends Jeep Grand Cherokee and I'm really starting to dislike the way it looks.

I've started the process of trying to decide what car to get next and I think I've landed on an E92 M3. The 340i's biggest flaw was the noise it produced or lack there of. I had the performance exhaust but as far as I could tell it didn't make a huge difference, especially in the cabin. The f80 I had also didn't have the best sound track either. I told myself that my next car would have a V8 and have a great soundtrack. With my hesitance to go to a Mustang or any American car for that matter, to me it seems that the E92 is really my only option. The days of naturally aspirated engines is long gone for European car makers and soon for American cars. The E92 was a dream car when it first came out and by the time I could afford one, I gave the F80 a chance.

I think the time has come for me to finally pull the trigger, well sort of. I still have 7 LONG months left on my lease and can't seem to find a way out. I'm too close to lease end to swap the lease and upside down to turn it in early. I have 2 options, wait or pay $3500 to get out early. Hopefully I'm patient enough to wait but I've seen so many perfect E92.

Sorry for the rant but I'm just not happy anymore with the 340i.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

This one is for sale. Cheap:

https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=uNeq2_1539699211

[uncleruckus]

Seems like your mind is made up already, ditch the F30 and get the E92 you desire!

[dvaz]

Nah bro, E46 M3.

Do Eeeeeet

[XRAVE]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

This one is for sale. Cheap:

https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=uNeq2_1539699211

Not the right color for me

Originally Posted by dvaz

Nah bro, E46 M3.

Do Eeeeeet

As much as I like them, I want the V8 lol

[otay]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

This one is for sale. Cheap:

https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=uNeq2_1539699211

Originally Posted by XRAVE

Not the right color for me

OMG, what a dumba$$. Was he bouncing off the rev limiter the whole time?

I've had a 6MT 340i for a couple months (lease assumption) and still very much like the F30 looks. Interesting that you mention the lack of soundtrack, because that's the main thing that bothers me (besides the infuriating Apple CarPlay). I truly think it's quieter than the F30 335i it replaced. Was thinking about MPE, but guess I won't bother.

A few years back I had a Mustang Bullitt that sounded AWESOME, but drove kinda like a truck (live rear axle), and have also thought about E92. But need a daily driver and don't wanna deal with 15mpg though...

[NormanConquest]

The 340i is a fun car but I truly started to enjoy it once I installed the limit dif and the mppsk
Prior to that it seem like a tame horse that when it in the mood can race like the best of them
With the limited dif and mppsk it became an angry horse.

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by otay

OMG, what a dumba$$. Was he bouncing off the rev limiter the whole time?

I've had a 6MT 340i for a couple months (lease assumption) and still very much like the F30 looks. Interesting that you mention the lack of soundtrack, because that's the main thing that bothers me (besides the infuriating Apple CarPlay). I truly think it's quieter than the F30 335i it replaced. Was thinking about MPE, but guess I won't bother.

A few years back I had a Mustang Bullitt that sounded AWESOME, but drove kinda like a truck (live rear axle), and have also thought about E92. But need a daily driver and don't wanna deal with 15mpg though...

I'm confused by this:

I had the 335 with the MPE. It sounded ok.

I have the 340 with the sound and power kit, and the thing is LOUD. It sounds amazing. Better than the F80 even.

[DrifterX]

Given your 340i is MY2016 and lease, I assume you never added the MPPSK; wouldn't make sense to install it out of pocket. It's unfortunate the kit was only available at MY2017 but it definitely changes how I felt about the car - slightly peppier but the main thing was sound. Always puts a smile on my face when I have it in Sport+.

My advice would be to finish the remainder of 7 months and wait for a G20 M340i to test drive to make your decision. Unless you want manual, then go for an E92.

[otay]

Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I'm confused by this:

I had the 335 with the MPE. It sounded ok.

I have the 340 with the sound and power kit, and the thing is LOUD. It sounds amazing. Better than the F80 even.

I think it's the power and sound kit together that makes the difference. Have heard MPE by itself is fairly tame...

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by otay

I think it's the power and sound kit together that makes the difference. Have heard MPE by itself is fairly tame...

Oh. That would make sense.

[XRAVE]

Originally Posted by otay

I think it's the power and sound kit together that makes the difference. Have heard MPE by itself is fairly tame...

Originally Posted by DrifterX

Given your 340i is MY2016 and lease, I assume you never added the MPPSK; wouldn't make sense to install it out of pocket. It's unfortunate the kit was only available at MY2017 but it definitely changes how I felt about the car - slightly peppier but the main thing was sound. Always puts a smile on my face when I have it in Sport+.

My advice would be to finish the remainder of 7 months and wait for a G20 M340i to test drive to make your decision. Unless you want manual, then go for an E92.

Correct, I was only able to add the MPE. MPPSK was still awaiting approval and was never able to include it. I would have added it as a port install as they reaidualize it into the lease. I also considered adding it after the fact but they MPE is not compatible and would have been a total waste.

Originally Posted by otay

I think it's the power and sound kit together that makes the difference. Have heard MPE by itself is fairly tame...

Yea the power kit does sound nice, reminds me of my catless 135i. However only having the MPE, it doesn't sound like much.

[jh_f30]

If you go E92 M3, just make sure the rod bearings were replaced.

[XRAVE]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

If you go E92 M3, just make sure the rod bearings were replaced.

I've read a lot about that. Seems like it affects some cars and not others and can be tested with a Blackstone oil test.

Either way I have a great local shop that doesn't charge much for it.

[DrifterX]

Originally Posted by XRAVE

Yea the power kit does sound nice, reminds me of my catless 135i. However only having the MPE, it doesn't sound like much.

Oh, you have an MPE already - I recommend adding a mid-pipe which deletes both resonators, your car will sound much better if that's what you're looking for. Although you'd have to judge if it's worth the cost for the remainder 7 months... you could remove it at the end of your lease (put the stock one back) and sell it separately.

Dinan sells a mid-pipe which should mate with your MPE easily, there's also AWE Tuning but I'm not 100% sure it'd be compatible. Alternatively you can go to a shop to make a mid-pipe which may be cheaper - I'd make sure they didn't weld the rear to the MPE though.