Picked up my 340 today!

sygazelle · 08-24-2018, 01:04 PM

Welcome. You picked a great car to start your BMW journey.

Your Subaru is a great driver's car. Once you have had a chance to break your 340 in, it would be great to hear your thoughts/comparisons.

All the best!

bimmer456 · 08-24-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny0723

Thanks all! Wow I didn't realize the hologram is so nice. Check it out.

I brought replicas if those on Amazon for $12/pair

.BMW. · 08-25-2018, 07:35 AM

Very nice F30!

Congrats.

Johnny0723 · 08-25-2018, 08:00 AM

Thanks all. Everything you see is how the car came from the dealer. I didn't add on anything. I really gravitated to this car due to how well it was spec'd out. I would've done it the same way, so why not get it like that from day 1?

Couple of annoying things though. Driving out of first gear feels weird when I hit the clutch to shift. It's like I'm accelerating and not letting go, but I hit the clutch as the car was still accelerating...like I'm cutting it off while still accelerating if you understand. But I'm really not.

Next, the dash lights and gauge cluster auto dim based on lighting conditions instead of dimming only when headlights come on. My research indicates this can't be disabled without a hack?

As compared to my WRX, this is definitely a shift from sporty (untamed) animal to sporty luxury. I don't think I'm getting on the 340 hard enough Need to find some open roads.

tsm007 · 08-26-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny0723

Thanks all. Everything you see is how the car came from the dealer. I didn't add on anything. I really gravitated to this car due to how well it was spec'd out. I would've done it the same way, so why not get it like that from day 1?

Couple of annoying things though. Driving out of first gear feels weird when I hit the clutch to shift. It's like I'm accelerating and not letting go, but I hit the clutch as the car was still accelerating...like I'm cutting it off while still accelerating if you understand. But I'm really not.

Next, the dash lights and gauge cluster auto dim based on lighting conditions instead of dimming only when headlights come on. My research indicates this can't be disabled without a hack?

As compared to my WRX, this is definitely a shift from sporty (untamed) animal to sporty luxury. I don't think I'm getting on the 340 hard enough Need to find some open roads.

I haven't seen a control to adjust the brightness for the digital cluster. Only saw that you can shut off the modes on the display.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5LdG-fJcBA

Since you had the WRX you'll really enjoy the X-drive. Especially, in the snow. These things are remarkable.

Herakles · 08-26-2018, 03:16 PM

That’s gorgeous congrats! Was it new or CPo?

You must of really wanted it to trade in your new wrx!!

Was the hologram stock or did you install?

I often think about manual,how does it feel? I wonder if I would kiss not having the awesome auto transmission though

jlsobin · 08-26-2018, 04:21 PM

looks just like a car I saw today except the 340i 6MT I saw had ZHP package. I have seen M Performance Power & Sound before but not ZHP. Cannot find any info what the 2018 ZHP consists of. Listed as $6,995 option. Anyone know about the 340i ZHP option?

340cheese · 08-26-2018, 05:22 PM

Good choice!! Enjoy the ride!

John in VA · 08-26-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsobin

Cannot find any info what the 2018 ZHP consists of. Listed as $6,995 option. Anyone know about the 340i ZHP option?

I've only heard of the option on the 435i (other than the E46, of course):
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...theres-a-catch
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/i-...th-extra-beans

eluded · 08-26-2018, 10:39 PM

Dash looks slick !

Coercion Shaman · 08-27-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Herakles

Was the hologram stock or did you install?

He said just above that everything you see is how it came from the dealer, so it I would think that it was stock barring the dealer having installed it.

SmoothStyle1 · 08-27-2018, 09:30 AM

Just noticed the car has brown wood trim on the inside, which is an odd choice given how sporty it is.

Aluminum Hexagon seems like a no-brainier given the other specs on the car.

insanecoder · 08-27-2018, 09:31 AM

Did ya get the track package?
Gotta get the track package

Johnny0723 · 08-28-2018, 06:28 PM

No track package. Everything (including hologram) came like that straight from the dealer. I was looking for an M sport manual with the executive package. Those are really rare around here. I had to pounce on it.

iNviKtiS · 11-12-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsobin

looks just like a car I saw today except the 340i 6MT I saw had ZHP package. I have seen M Performance Power & Sound before but not ZHP. Cannot find any info what the 2018 ZHP consists of. Listed as $6,995 option. Anyone know about the 340i ZHP option?

I picked up an Alpine White ZHP package 2018 340i a little over a week ago. ZHP comes with Black Kidney grilles, M Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler, M Perf CF side mirrors, M Perf Rear Diffuser Black, Limited-Slip Differential, BMW Performance Power and Sound Kit, M Perf CF Exhaust tips.

RuskiE39 · 11-12-2018, 01:56 PM

Looks great man, that's with an M-Sport package, right?

Johnny0723 · 11-12-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RuskiE39

Looks great man, that's with an M-Sport package, right?

Yes. M Sport package is part of it.

NormanConquest · 11-12-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by iNviKtiS

I picked up an Alpine White ZHP package 2018 340i a little over a week ago. ZHP comes with Black Kidney grilles, M Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler, M Perf CF side mirrors, M Perf Rear Diffuser Black, Limited-Slip Differential, BMW Performance Power and Sound Kit, M Perf CF Exhaust tips.

So I have a ZHP before ZHP existed for the 340i since I had all that installed post purchase.

NSX-F30X · 11-13-2018, 11:04 AM

Congrats.. Nice Car !

XxThe_RemedyXx · 11-13-2018, 01:00 PM

Nice! Where did the spoiler come from?

LongRuf · 11-14-2018, 01:21 AM

Awesome!! Beautiful car! Congrats!

bimmer456 · 11-14-2018, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by iNviKtiS

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Originally Posted by jlsobin

looks just like a car I saw today except the 340i 6MT I saw had ZHP package. I have seen M Performance Power & Sound before but not ZHP. Cannot find any info what the 2018 ZHP consists of. Listed as $6,995 option. Anyone know about the 340i ZHP option?

I picked up an Alpine White ZHP package 2018 340i a little over a week ago. ZHP comes with Black Kidney grilles, M Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler, M Perf CF side mirrors, M Perf Rear Diffuser Black, Limited-Slip Differential, BMW Performance Power and Sound Kit, M Perf CF Exhaust tips.

The cf exhaust tips is part of the mppsk which can also be had with chrome tips with the M logo engraved on it. Does the ZHP also come with the brake kit with red or yellow calipers? Might as well include all the m performance parts as part of the package for less than purchasing separately. Also easier to insure if it is all port installed and included on the sticker as ZHP code.

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sygazelle Brigadier General 11474 Rep 3,408 Posts Drives: 2014 328i M-Sport, 2019 X5 40i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Welcome. You picked a great car to start your BMW journey. Your Subaru is a great driver's car. Once you have had a chance to break your 340 in, it would be great to hear your thoughts/comparisons. All the best!
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Johnny0723 New Member 24 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 1990 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks all. Everything you see is how the car came from the dealer. I didn't add on anything. I really gravitated to this car due to how well it was spec'd out. I would've done it the same way, so why not get it like that from day 1? Couple of annoying things though. Driving out of first gear feels weird when I hit the clutch to shift. It's like I'm accelerating and not letting go, but I hit the clutch as the car was still accelerating...like I'm cutting it off while still accelerating if you understand. But I'm really not. Next, the dash lights and gauge cluster auto dim based on lighting conditions instead of dimming only when headlights come on. My research indicates this can't be disabled without a hack? As compared to my WRX, this is definitely a shift from sporty (untamed) animal to sporty luxury. I don't think I'm getting on the 340 hard enough Need to find some open roads.
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Herakles Captain 248 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	That’s gorgeous congrats! Was it new or CPo? You must of really wanted it to trade in your new wrx!! Was the hologram stock or did you install? I often think about manual,how does it feel? I wonder if I would kiss not having the awesome auto transmission though
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jlsobin Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 08 528i 6MT, sport, X5d, tech Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: california iTrader: (0)	18 340i ZHP looks just like a car I saw today except the 340i 6MT I saw had ZHP package. I have seen M Performance Power & Sound before but not ZHP. Cannot find any info what the 2018 ZHP consists of. Listed as $6,995 option. Anyone know about the 340i ZHP option?
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SmoothStyle1 Lieutenant 116 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 340i, 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Just noticed the car has brown wood trim on the inside, which is an odd choice given how sporty it is. Aluminum Hexagon seems like a no-brainier given the other specs on the car. __________________ Specs: '16 340i\|6sp MT\|Silver Metallic\|Black Leather with Oyster Highlights\|Aluminum Hexagon Trim. Options: M-Sport\|Cold Weather\|Technology\|Track Handling\|Power Rear Sunshade\|Driving Assistance \|Driving Assistance Plus\|Lighting\|Harman Kardon\|Surround View Pics of my car
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