m340i uk reviews

JustChris · 11-04-2019, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

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Originally Posted by Cootie

Interestingly TRL has confirmed over on Bimmerpost that the M340i is only available with RFT in the UK.

Thought it was only available with xDrive?

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RFT run flat tyre rather than RWD SDrive.

Cootie · 11-04-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

Thought it was only available with xDrive?

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You’re right. X-drive and run-flat tyres (RFT)

TodmordenLad · 11-04-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

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Originally Posted by Cootie

Interestingly TRL has confirmed over on Bimmerpost that the M340i is only available with RFT in the UK.

Thought it was only available with xDrive?

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RFT run flat tyre rather than RWD SDrive.

Sorry, am losing the plot... misread RFT for RWD. Specsavers here we come.....

2CRO4TV · 11-05-2019, 11:00 AM

Refinanced my 340i today as the numbers for a like for like G20 replacement are exorbitant.
Might have a gander when the LCI comes out though.

JustChris · 11-07-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Refinanced my 340i today as the numbers for a like for like G20 replacement are exorbitant.
Might have a gander when the LCI comes out though.

No need to wait for LCI, really the 340i is only just out. Wait it out a little for a Qtr wth 340i Impulse support. It always comes around just depends when BMW have ramped up the producution schedule are a literally looking to shift some units or build slots.

gIzzE · 11-07-2019, 03:03 PM

I reckon we will see £32/33k demo models after xmas, with a new car to be had at £40k now it is inevitable.

Plus as said, I reckon their will be lots of support on these next year, Germany is struggling with sales and they will want to keep production lines going.

2CRO4TV · 11-11-2019, 06:40 AM

Had a limited test drive over weekend and it's a nice evolution with the x-drive and newer tech but there wasn't a performance difference compared to mine if anything I think the f30 40i MPPSK pulls more and definitely sounds better (M340i did surprise me as it sounds better than a stock 340i).

Talked numbers with the sales chap but we were quite far away so I went home and washed my baby which I will be keeping for the foreseeable.

All in all excellent evolution and will be a massive step up from an E90 driver but imho only a tech upgrade (x-drive) from a 340i MPPSK.

mikeoz · 11-11-2019, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gIzzE

I reckon we will see £32/33k demo models after xmas, with a new car to be had at £40k now it is inevitable.

Plus as said, I reckon their will be lots of support on these next year, Germany is struggling with sales and they will want to keep production lines going.

I think your spot on. Germany now in recession and UK is a big market...They have a saying in Germany that "If the German car industry is doing well then Germany is doing well."

TodmordenLad · 11-11-2019, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Had a limited test drive over weekend and it's a nice evolution with the x-drive and newer tech but there wasn't a performance difference compared to mine if anything I think the f30 40i MPPSK pulls more and definitely sounds better (M340i did surprise me as it sounds better than a stock 340i).

Talked numbers with the sales chap but we were quite far away so I went home and washed my baby which I will be keeping for the foreseeable.

All in all excellent evolution and will be a massive step up from an E90 driver but imho only a tech upgrade (x-drive) from a 340i MPPSK.

Interesting
I'm in the process of organising a test drive of the saloon, with a view to getting a touring next year, possibly.
I'm in a 440i GC with MPPSK, so wont be expecting much difference from the power but am hoping that the improved handling will be enough to sway me. Perhaps not.

2CRO4TV · 11-11-2019, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Had a limited test drive over weekend and it's a nice evolution with the x-drive and newer tech but there wasn't a performance difference compared to mine if anything I think the f30 40i MPPSK pulls more and definitely sounds better (M340i did surprise me as it sounds better than a stock 340i).

Talked numbers with the sales chap but we were quite far away so I went home and washed my baby which I will be keeping for the foreseeable.

All in all excellent evolution and will be a massive step up from an E90 driver but imho only a tech upgrade (x-drive) from a 340i MPPSK.

Interesting
I'm in the process of organising a test drive of the saloon, with a view to getting a touring next year, possibly.
I'm in a 440i GC with MPPSK, so wont be expecting much difference from the power but am hoping that the improved handling will be enough to sway me. Perhaps not.

The xdrive did seem to make a difference with the slippery roads but I didn't get to really push it on the route I was guided on.
Will be interesting to hear your thoughts post your test drive

DriveS · 11-13-2019, 12:17 PM

This is going to be my next car. Likely 2021 though when there are is plenty of choice second hand, prices have fallen significantly so avoid the initial depreciation gradient (I buy outright) and there are hopefully upgrade options out.
Until then, I will continue to enjoy my modified 335d.

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2CRO4TV First Lieutenant 228 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2021 BSM M340i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 M340i [0.00]	Had a limited test drive over weekend and it's a nice evolution with the x-drive and newer tech but there wasn't a performance difference compared to mine if anything I think the f30 40i MPPSK pulls more and definitely sounds better (M340i did surprise me as it sounds better than a stock 340i). Talked numbers with the sales chap but we were quite far away so I went home and washed my baby which I will be keeping for the foreseeable. All in all excellent evolution and will be a massive step up from an E90 driver but imho only a tech upgrade (x-drive) from a 340i MPPSK. __________________ 2017 Grey Black 340i M Sport MPPSK 2015 BSM 328i M Sport MPE - sold 2007 LMB 320i M Sport - sold
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