Get an F30 or wait for G20 ?

CurlyFatAngry · 07-04-2018, 10:33 AM

I'm looking to get back to BMW after a two year hiatus, I know this is the last F30 cars so I'm wondering should I push for a good deal on a top tier 340 or wait and get a G20 which we don't know much about yet.

Thanks

F30inthe6ix · 07-04-2018, 12:36 PM

I can't imagine the G20 being so revolutionary that I wouldn't be just as happy with a top tier current-gen 340 that I got a good deal on.

Just my $0.02

BennyJones · 07-04-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by F30inthe6ix

I can't imagine the G20 being so revolutionary that I wouldn't be just as happy with a top tier current-gen 340 that I got a good deal on.

Just my $0.02

+1

CurlyFatAngry · 07-04-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by F30inthe6ix

I can't imagine the G20 being so revolutionary that I wouldn't be just as happy with a top tier current-gen 340 that I got a good deal on.

Just my $0.02

+1 I agree. Judging by the leaks and other features the newer models nothing groundbreaking is getting in there. I think they future proofed the F30 for quite a while.

F30inthe6ix · 07-04-2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CurlyFatAngry

+1 I agree. Judging by the leaks and other features the newer models nothing groundbreaking is getting in there. I think they future proofed the F30 for quite a while.

This, and you'd also be getting a first-gen G20, which could potentially have more issues than a late-model F30, where most of the initial design flaws and imperfections have been mitigated.

Kailec · 07-04-2018, 05:28 PM

Agree with all this. Plus, the G20 so far to me looks kinda ugly.

discoboy1 · 07-04-2018, 05:50 PM

if money is no object and you are leasing I would go G20, if buying I would get a nice deal on F30

Chris05STi · 07-04-2018, 06:08 PM

I'd say lease an f30 for 2 or 3 years and get a g20 when they fix all the new bugs

instalher · 07-04-2018, 09:24 PM

how about a demo 530i, low miles would be about the same as a new 3 series

Nick340xi_qc · 07-04-2018, 09:48 PM

First year of new gens have their issues normaly. Maybe take an f30 for 2-3 years and see if the next G is the real thing

blue dragon · 07-04-2018, 10:09 PM

F30 is dated. Not only that the 2012/2013 models are so cheap they are beginning to be riced out. I'd wait

tuco44 · 07-04-2018, 10:43 PM

A loaded-up 340i would be a good choice if buying. I wouldn't go for the lesser F30s.

There are certainly unknowns about the G20. I think the G20 is a bit larger car, not to my liking.

Tough call but the 340i is a pretty nice machine, and, contrary to some, I don't see the 340 as dated at all.

TodmordenLad · 07-05-2018, 12:47 AM

If you go for a 340i/440i with MPPSK now, you'll get a 355bhp/500Nm car with a great sounding exhaust, which will probably match the forthcoming M340i on performance. Discounts should be v good of course
The new model will probably have early issues, will be longer/wider (which is a downside for me) and won't offer good discounts for at least 12 months

cfm56d7b · 07-05-2018, 02:00 AM

Waiting a year for G20 to get all the early problems addressed is a prudent idea, unless the goal is to have the latest and greatest.

Vinboyblue · 07-05-2018, 08:44 AM

The F30 is aging very well, looks very modern compared to the new Infinitis, mercs and audis. I cant say the same for the driving dynamics its lagging behind a bit, and the interior as well. Its very minimalist (something i actually like lol). If you don't care about the dymanics/interior I say push for a nice 6-10% off on a 340. If you do care about interiors wait for the G20. btw initial quality on alot these new BMW are always great, they have been working on the G20 for about 3 years now, I think major issues will be ironed out.

insanecoder · 07-05-2018, 09:06 AM

The reason to go with the F30 at this point is that mostly the kinks are ironed out and its been a solid car which doesn't look bad at all
The reason to go with the G20 is that BMW is besieged by GOOD competitors and whenever that happens..
they pull a rabbit out of the hat to please the enthusiasts again
They did that with the 340 LCI & the M3 CS..
Esp for the M340i I expect that .. anything less than the M340i.. I'd just get a solid F30

M2Cmtl · 07-09-2018, 08:37 AM

If I was buying, I would definitely avoid the first model years of the G20. The LCI F30s ride much better than the first gen. The cars feel better built etc. I owed both and BMW really sorted out lots of detials with the LCI models...plus the packages and options always make more sense after 1-2 years.

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F30inthe6ix Lieutenant 126 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 BMW 328i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I can't imagine the G20 being so revolutionary that I wouldn't be just as happy with a top tier current-gen 340 that I got a good deal on. Just my $0.02 __________________ 2012 F30 BMW 328i 6MT - Alpine White on Coral Red - Harmon Kardon Sound - Premium Package - Executive Package - BMW Apps Package - Sport Package - Dinantronics Sport - Dinan Springs / Bump Stops
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Kailec Lieutenant Colonel 595 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 328i xDrive [0.00]	Agree with all this. Plus, the G20 so far to me looks kinda ugly.
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	A loaded-up 340i would be a good choice if buying. I wouldn't go for the lesser F30s. There are certainly unknowns about the G20. I think the G20 is a bit larger car, not to my liking. Tough call but the 340i is a pretty nice machine, and, contrary to some, I don't see the 340 as dated at all. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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