Changes between '16, '17, and '18 340i?

nukezero · 08-13-2018, 04:09 PM

Hi

Does anyone have a list or know where I can find out what were the major changes between the '16, '17, and '18 models?

Thinking about buying a used one but some features may be important for me while balancing price.

Thanks

vooonoo · 08-13-2018, 04:40 PM

No major changes really happened, if you were looking at a prelci and an lci car then there would've been major changes

BEAR-AvHistory · 08-13-2018, 04:42 PM

Check the specs at BMW or Edmunds.

Skyhigh · 08-13-2018, 04:43 PM

MY2018 is LCI!
So yes, some more significant (but also not groundbreaking) changes in the LCI.

bimmer456 · 08-13-2018, 04:45 PM

They added a rock guard to the radiator and now Apple car play is optional. I think the 18's have wireless car play. You can retrofit an older car though.

supermarket · 08-13-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

MY2018 is LCI!

These are all LCI for the F30 (were you thinking of the 4-series instead?) If it's a 340 as opposed to 335, it's LCI.

Most of the changes in these years were just in the package structure. There's also a new iDrive UI and a touchscreen in later cars.

supermarket · 08-13-2018, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukezero

Hi

Does anyone have a list or know where I can find out what were the major changes between the '16, '17, and '18 models?

Thinking about buying a used one but some features may be important for me while balancing price.

Thanks

2017 changes
2018 changes

rak299 · 08-13-2018, 05:11 PM

2018 has iDrive 6 (touch screen) -
2018 added a standard backup camera (before, it was optional)
Before 2018, Enhanced bluetooth was bundled with Apple Car Play. Now it is bundled with wireless charging and wireless hotspot

Skyhigh · 08-13-2018, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarket

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

MY2018 is LCI!

These are all LCI for the F30 (were you thinking of the 4-series instead?) If it's a 340 as opposed to 335, it's LCI.

Most of the changes in these years were just in the package structure. There's also a new iDrive UI and a touchscreen in later cars.

I was indeed! Didn't notice the subject and assumed 4-Series.

cfm56d7b · 08-13-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

They added a rock guard to the radiator and now Apple car play is optional. I think the 18's have wireless car play. You can retrofit an older car though.

The rock guards were added as part of the production changes in December 2017.

Blubaron79 · 08-13-2018, 07:04 PM

The 18s also offer the digital dash

BMW11 · 08-13-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

The rock guards were added as part of the production changes in December 2017.

Do you know if the rock guard can be added to the 2017 340i ? thanks

upsidedownfunnel · 08-14-2018, 02:38 AM

I went to test drive one a few weeks ago and found out the Harman Kardon audio is now standard on 340i.

nukezero · 08-14-2018, 01:33 PM

Thanks everyone-

Yes, I sort of meant what became "standard" as well as any technical changes like LED headlights and what new options became available so that I can focus on finding a car with those options.

It seems the 2016-2018 all have the same LED headlight?

Then the 2018 comes with backup camera as a federal mandated standard.

Looks like the 2018 has all the biggest changes and goodies.

supermarket · 08-14-2018, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukezero

Thanks everyone-

Yes, I sort of meant what became "standard" as well as any technical changes like LED headlights and what new options became available so that I can focus on finding a car with those options.

In that case, comparing the ordering guides for the three years will help.

2016 2017 2018

The pricing guides, too.

2016 2017 2018

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It seems the 2016-2018 all have the same LED headlight?

Yes. LED headlights (5A2) are standard for all three years. Adaptive LED headlights (552) are an upgrade option for all three years. This option is part of the Lighting Package (ZLP) in 2016 and 2017, and the Executive Package (ZPX) in 2018.

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Then the 2018 comes with backup camera as a federal mandated standard.

Yes. It’s available in 2016 and 2017 too, bundled with Park Distance Control (508) in the Driver Assistance Package (ZDA). This is a different Driver Assistance Package than what’s available in 2018.

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Looks like the 2018 has all the biggest changes and goodies.

As expected!

Also, watch out when you’re comparing packages from year to year. A lot of options moved around between packages in 2018, like the two examples I gave.

upsidedownfunnel · 08-14-2018, 04:22 PM

It's important to note that the standard LED headlights have received some criticism for being dimmer than the older HIDs. I wasn't able to test the car at night so I can't say if that's valid or not. The adaptive LED are supposed to be better.

cfm56d7b · 08-14-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

Do you know if the rock guard can be added to the 2017 340i ? thanks

I started a dedicated thread in B58 Engine subform:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1522015

otay · 08-14-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

It's important to note that the standard LED headlights have received some criticism for being dimmer than the older HIDs. I wasn't able to test the car at night so I can't say if that's valid or not. The adaptive LED are supposed to be better.

Here's the IIHS report: http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...oor-sedan/2018
Scroll down and click on headlights. Acceptable with the Adaptive (lighting package), poor without. Other years are similar. For me, it's a must have. I'm in process of assuming a lease on a 2017.

natesi · 08-15-2018, 12:07 AM

Couple things:
1 -- There were structural changes in 2017 so that the 3 series passes the IIHS small over lap test. So, I'd get a 2017 or newer (unless you don't care about your legs getting crushed in a small overlap crash).
2 -- The LCI LED headlights are great and are PLENTY bright -- PLENTY!! The problem is that they are pointed WAY too low. Just point them up a little bit, where they should be (obviously don't blind oncoming cars) and I you will love them. I love using the fog lights in the city as well -- really helps see the to the side of the road where people are walking, crossing the street (where you want to turn), etc. These are some of the best headlights I've ever had in any car, although I'm not keen on the color temp -- hard to see on freshly paved, wet, blacktop and snow, for example.

supermarket · 08-15-2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by natesi

Couple things:
1 -- There were structural changes in 2017 so that the 3 series passes the IIHS small over lap test. So, I'd get a 2017 or newer (unless you don't care about your legs getting crushed in a small overlap crash).

That's a good point. IIHS link, click "small overlap front" on the left side for details.

dsc888 · 08-15-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by supermarket

That's a good point. IIHS link, click "small overlap front" on the left side for details.

That actually is THE reason I went with a 2017 340ix instead of getting a used 2016. BMW actually did 2 redesigns to get the car to pass the small overlap test. It was supposedly improved in 2016 and perfected for the 2017.

kern417 · 08-16-2018, 02:09 PM

Mostly they just keep getting a few 100 bucks more expensive every year while they shuffle around options between available packages.

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