[jmg]

UPDATE 02/02/2022: I picked my G82 M4 on 01/26! Here are the first proper photos taken of the new ride!










UPDATE 1/19/2022: 2018 F80 M3 CS is almost gone, ordered a 2022 M4 Competition X-Drive!

2022 M4 Competition xDrive
Alpine White
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino Leather
Executive Package
Remote Engine Start
Heated Steering Wheel
Power tailgate
Head-up Display
Gesture Control
M Drive Professional
19"/20" M Double-spoke bi-color wheels, style 826M
M Compound Brakes with Red Calipers
M Shadowline Lights
Front ventilated seats
Carbon Fiber trim
Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight
M Carbon Exterior Package
M Performance Package Carbon Fiber Flow Through Spoiler

Pics to come!



UPDATE: The 340i long gone. Dropped off my old M3 and picked up a new M3CS!

M3CS by JMG, on Flickr

20190411 - M3 CS Mulholland Dr by JMG, on Flickr

Lime Rock Grey Metallic
Executive Package
Silverstone/Black Leather on ZCP seats
CS Alcantara Interior


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1/27/2016

One of my previous cars was a 25th Anniversary Audi S4 DTM #33 of 250. Loved that car, but the 4.2 V8 maintenance was going to give me an ulcer. So I sold that money pit and leased a 328i, a more economic alternative, until I could figure out what to own next. Besides, my wallet was still recovering from S4 repairs.

That was three years ago. Turned in my 328i and picked out a white 340i M Sport. This time I purchased it and it will be in my garage for awhile, so I decided to upgrade a bit.

2016 340i
Alpine White
Black w/Dark Oyster Highlight
M Sport
Track Handling Package
Tech Package
Driver Assistance Package
Lighting Package

Here are some iphone pics until I get proper photos. The car is still filthy on a few shots. It was before they washed it for me.


(You can see my old 328i back there!)

[Jonsiu]

nice car

[SDH]

Originally Posted by jmg

One of my previous cars was a 25th Anniversary Audi S4 DTM #33 of 250. Loved that car, but the 4.2 V8 maintenance was going to give me an ulcer. So I sold that money pit and leased a 328i, a more economic alternative, until I could figure out what to own next. Besides, my wallet was still recovering from S4 repairs.

That was three years ago. Turned in my 328i and picked out a white 340i M Sport. This time I purchased it and it will be in my garage for awhile, so I decided to upgrade a bit.

2016 340i
Alpine White
Black w/Dark Oyster Highlight
M Sport
Track Handling Package
Tech Package
Driver Assistance Package
Lighting Package

Here are some iphone pics until I get proper photos. The car is still filthy on a few shots. It was before they washed it for me.


(You can see my old 328i back there!)

Nice car, not sure about your choice of parking spots though tut tut

[Bleser]

Very nice!

Coming from a V8 S4, how does the 340i compare in terms of power delivery and performance? How do you like it compared to the 328i you leased?

[nick1212]

Looks nice. Pretty similar build to mine. Congrats

[DrivenByE30]

Right away, parking is proper for a bMw driver...

[eric@helix]

Nice. Congrats!

[DrifterX]

Congratulations! Sexy looking beast, especially with those wheels

[.BMW.]

Beautiful LCI F30!

Congrats.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!

[kromix]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Right away, parking is proper for a bMw driver...

[LeontiyZHP]

Congratulations! The car looks great! Enjoy in good health.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by SDH

Nice car, not sure about your choice of parking spots though tut tut

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Right away, parking is proper for a bMw driver...

I knew I was gonna get heat lol. The dealer parked it there!

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Bleser

Very nice!

Coming from a V8 S4, how does the 340i compare in terms of power delivery and performance? How do you like it compared to the 328i you leased?

It's been a few years but I don't remember the V8 being as "peppy" as the Turbo i6, but that could be the gearing and the fact that its RWD vs AWD. The 340i seems quicker and more nimble, but we will see when I track it, which isn't for awhile.

I loved my 328i. Almost everything about it was great and the only thing I wanted to upgrade was the engine. The 340i does that job, and the M Sport and ZTR package are a nice addition. Overall I couldn't be happier, which says a lot because I think the 328i is still one of the best sedans in the world. I can actually see myself getting another 328i sometime in my life as a daily driver. It's just a great car.

[MFerr30]

Looks great. Congrats. How does it compare to the 328 and the S4?

[jmg]

Originally Posted by MFerr30

Looks great. Congrats. How does it compare to the 328 and the S4?

As much as I love the 328i as an overall best car ever in terms of economy and performance, the 340i is just a totally different car altogether. The S4 was a beast, but feels heavier. Personally, I think the B58 engine is more than 320hp and is faster than my old V8 S4.

[GodZhu]

Congrats man, that car looks amazing. Wish Canada had something like this we could play with.

Insane buy!

[Bols]

Very nice! You are right about having a nimble beast under your right foot! Look forward to seeing more of it

[jmg]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Right away, parking is proper for a bMw driver...

Originally Posted by SDH

Nice car, not sure about your choice of parking spots though tut tut

3 years later and old habits die hard I guess! My new M3CS parked in a similar fashion at the same dealership the day I picked it up:

M3CS by JMG, on Flickr

[PARTS@STBMW]

Extremely jealous and phenomenal choice in color as well!

[T5viggen]

Originally Posted by jmg

One of my previous cars was a 25th Anniversary Audi S4 DTM #33 of 250. Loved that car, but the 4.2 V8 maintenance was going to give me an ulcer. So I sold that money pit and leased a 328i, a more economic alternative, until I could figure out what to own next. Besides, my wallet was still recovering from S4 repairs.

Just moved to a '15 335 M-sport. Turned in my B7 S4 and somewhat unfortunately my RS4 too. I DD'd my S4 and you're not kidding about the maintenance. I lucked out and the dealer was ok on taking it, while it only had 84k...the timing chains hadn't been done.

Your M3 is amazing, solid choice on the upgrade long game.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by T5viggen

Just moved to a '15 335 M-sport. Turned in my B7 S4 and somewhat unfortunately my RS4 too. I DD'd my S4 and you're not kidding about the maintenance. I lucked out and the dealer was ok on taking it, while it only had 84k...the timing chains hadn't been done.

Your M3 is amazing, solid choice on the upgrade long game.

Thanks! And welcome to the B7 S4 survivor support group! lol

It was my DD too. Dealer took the trade as well without original timing chain and guides. I think I was at 97k with a new engine on the horizon. I would have loved to get my hands on the RS4, but that even more problems than the non-DI 4.2 didn't it? I think you will be much happier with the 335i! So much more FI potential even if you don't get that V8 grunt!