2023 BMW M340i (Facelift) Review - Huge jump in price but is it still the pick of the range?

[@duffydon1741]

I have this car for slightly over a year now and not even one day have i come to terms with the way this car performs, the other day i was coming from an off ramp to the high way and this dude was moving in a C43 AMG, the way i came passed him and quickly owned the highway, he came after me flashing none stop until i slowed down a bit and lowered my window and he lowered his, all he said was “I’ve been wanting that car still haven’t got a buyer for this yet” i laughed hard and disappeared again, the B58 is a monster!

[@Under_Construction100]

Hahahahah. Awesome story. I can imagine how both of you felt. Great choice, man. This over the C43 or S4 for me, too.

[@victorokita8171]

😂😂

[@wearethehaunted3831]

I own a big truck right now and I'm consistently getting smoked and passed( is what it is) but it's by the same cars on my way to work. 😂 Just ordered the M340i and I can't wait to return the favor. 😂😂

[@duffydon1741]

@@wearethehaunted3831 my brother, let me repeat, my brother, for the last time, my brother!!!!

[@wearethehaunted3831]

@@duffydon1741 on the same level. 😉👊🏻

[@MufunwaApple]

This gotta be my daily. Am leaving this comment here so that when i take delivery of it i will come back here and testify 😊

[@Boschie143]

I'm rooting for you! you got this brother 🦾

[@stevenknoop1986]

Did you get it? I'm striving for the M320d.

[@lungisasgiba7921]

Prices are out of control

[@mrcartease]

The country is out of control, inflation, exchange rate, import duties, crime, corruption…. And unfortunately we the consumers are paying the bill for that

[@_modisekgosi]

Just saw that the golf 8r starts at 950k😭and tops out at 1.1million, For a hatchback erhhhh, nooo

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

Welcome to inflation

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

​@@_modisekgosi Thats just madness, where did you get this pricing from though?

[@_modisekgosi]

might not be completely accurate, but with the way, car pricing has just been crazy, wouldnt be surprised if its true, or close to those figures

[@sagrengovender9907]

I agree with you 100% - regarding the dials.

[@Bubbles12345-cat]

Thabo Bester should've had one of these. He and Dr Nandipha Magudumana would've still been on the run☺😁👍

[@leratomotsumi7090]

The thinking man's M3...xdrive saves lives

[@Under_Construction100]

Yeah, I prefer this statement instead of the one that says it's a poor man's M3

[@writeoverhere]

One of the best and most accurate reviews of the LCI.

[@craigjenkins3854]

The BMW M340i LCI sedan is the benchmark in it's class has been and always will be. It's got the performance handling and punches far above it's weight. Yes it's become expensive but it's competitors are in the same price bracket.

[@shivvashishthabhargava4600]

A legendary vehicle! A masterpiece. A rocket! Having driven one in Sport Plus, my life has never been the same. ❤

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In Europe, we have a Touring M340i in addition to the sedan. Not available in SA. However, BMW will launch the M3 Touring to South Africa in limited numbers in 2024!

[@henrysithole3623]

Yeah unfortunately South Africans aren't sold on Station Wagons. They associate them with hearses. In the olden days the like of Cressida and the likes were used here as hearses hence the stereotype. I'm not a fan of the BMW and Merc Station Wagons but I love me some Audi RS6 and RS4 and even the Panamera Sport Tourismo. They for me have the best side profile. VAG perfected the look on tbe side

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@henrysithole3623 I see in Latin America they also associate wagons with hearses, and consider them to be uncool cars to drive. But here in Europe, a lot of drivers have loved them for decades. In 2021, 64% of wagon sales globally were for Europe.

[@jacksonm.6549]

@@DaveDVideoMaker Henry is correct. I don't remember the last time I saw a new'ish station wagon on our roads, now that I think of it. We prefer SUVs. I live in Johannesburg and there's wide lanes and big enough parking spots to comfortably drive 7 seater SUVs.

[@Under_Construction100]

I loved it when BMW stubbornly stuck with a traditional gear-knob when all other manufacturers moved to a "flicker" or steering-mounted shifters for changing gears. It's disappointing that they've now followed suit. We petrolheads still need that bit of an analogue feel in a car, e.g. needle rev counter, a couple of physical buttons, unmuted exhaust notes, etc. Great, great, great review Ciro. For me, 340i over the C43 or S4

[@leratomotsumi7090]

Shift by wire I guess. Plus cost cutting (hidden in the wording of "decluttering and minimalism")

[@Under_Construction100]

@@leratomotsumi7090 Quite true

[@jamviator]

Me too

[@tannercc]

I miss the manual buttons, transmissions and everything else that makes you feel more connected to the car. I feel pressured to purchase a manual bmw again before they are no longer in existence.

[@Bahle_Gaji]

Pre LCI will always be the better looker inside (and out, I’m biased). 860k - 900k for a used 2020-2022 example with 30k km or less on the clock seems way better than the brand new one

[@jayjayngcai5436]

glad to see some honesty on how expensive cars have become, most motoring journalist's seem to dance around the topic

[@Nanzyen]

There's a certain pleasure that comes with watching the revs go up and then drop and then up again. 😋 It actually makes driving that bit more fun.

[@ishakemyhead799]

On your own site, the specs say 285kW. But I’ve seen with the pre-LCI as well, there has always been confusion between 275kW and 285kW. Some articles say one, some say the other. Nevertheless, it is a fast car that sounds great too.

[@lvdeluxe1]

The deceptive thing about German cars is their options. An M Sport + M Porformance package, sunroof, adaptive dampers, full wrap leather, technology pack, driver assistance pack, sound system and metallic Dravit Grey paint will shoot this car above R1.5m easily. This is why I still believe you should get an M3 since it basically comes with so many standard features already and will keep it's value so much you might get your money back when you sell it, assuming you've kept it in mint condition. Negotiating 1.9mil for an M3 is what I'd rather go and try.

[@Spyk27632]

Lmao hahahah 😂😂😂 fantasy world u live in buddy

[@leeandran]

My God, What a car ! 😍 Brilliant review guys. You'll had me sold 👌🏼

[@Myteksonic]

My God, What a car!!! Top top review,❤ I'm sold too full stop no questions to ask.😍

[@mohamedsheik5847]

Always great to watch your reviews bud.. Waiting on the launch of the New civic type R in SA

[@KatlegoMaloba089]

When is it ?

[@wearethehaunted3831]

Just ordered the M340i. Gonna be a few tough weeks waiting to drive it.

[@nkanyisomlobane1497]

Shout out to whoever edited this video. That transition at 05:48 is pure class 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mothercityguy]

damn that was great

[@asie_dudula]

you are so observant!!!

[@semicolon101]

Yeah analogue dials are timeless

[@theorousso]

I'm driving the m340d, which is really marvelous !! Both cars are very fast , handling is good and they drink less than you expect to!!!

[@mocam4636]

How much kms do you get with a full tank?

[@kresanmoodley880]

How did you get it? I believe it's not available in South Africa. The pulling power must be insane!

[@theorousso]

I’m getting about 750 km with one tank. Driving fast not crazy . Living in Greece where diesel is allowed 😅…still . I had an m240i xdrive before , so I can compare easily . Definitely better yields with diesel ⛽️

[@mocam4636]

@theorousso Damn thats actually very very good. I have a 320d and I get around 700kms with a full tank. But I do a lot of stop and go driving and I'm very conservative. Maybe I should start speeding 😆 🤣

[@kay-racing617]

my friend bought one 4months ago ... SOLID CAR THIS FACE LIFT

[@leeandran]

We miss dials too 💔

[@tannercc]

I agree with you. I love everything about the car besides the new curved touch screen. That screen just looks awkward ergonomically. It doesn't fit the space and just looks like a large curved screen that was mounted to the dash. No trim finishes or anything. I think they should flatten out the screen and recess it more into the dash for a premium look. Kinda like the newest Escalade's or Denali's. Those screens look more thought out for the interior design. My preference would be to buy a 2022 strictly for that reason. I like the dash of the 2022 better and it seems more like a BMW. That's just my two cents. Sweet car though regardless. Hats off to the B58!

[@CobusDerrenberg]

Great review 🎉😄💪👍👌 LOVE the M240i & this 340i ✨ Brilliant cars & currently the only BM's I believe worth buying ✨👉 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

I love the M340i but the front end if the M240i is just so ugly, terrible design

[@CobusDerrenberg]

@@carcrazyguysa4059 Yes true, you are 100% correct, BUT the rest is completely HIDEOUS 🤣... and so these 2 are the best design of an all round TERRIBLE BUNCH 😵 And then there's the WORSE if ALL - the DISASTEROUS M2... Oi 💩 What is going on at BMW ?! 🤣

[@bobs_sa8480]

Brilliant car, that B58 is a ridiculously good engine but yeah car prices are out of control here. They’re basically direct conversions from £ or € but obviously incomes here aren’t converted as such which makes the disconnect that much greater. There’s just no way these prices are sustainable and either they’ll have to come down soon, or if they keep selling it means more people are buying beyond their means in which case give it a year or so and buy one of these with less than 10000km at a significantly lower price. Also to note, those blue inserts on the headlights are matrix LEDs which are usually an option. As are adaptive dampers (a must, but not sure if they’re standard on the M340?). Also also, it should totally be easy to offer traditional dials on these digital clusters right?? It’s a just a software graphics thing, no idea why manufacturers don’t include round dials as a customizable option in the menu🤷🏻‍♂️ Edit: x-drive is usually also an expensive option, again not sure if it’s standard on the M340

[@frankie_wmg]

I believe adaptive dampers are standard on the M340i as is the xDrive platform. And yes, I too have always wondered why simple coding from the manufacturer has never been offered to revert to a traditional set-up in the instrumentation. My guess is just like exterior designs, they want...no, they force us to get used to it whether we like it or not.

[@lesegorampou5258]

I agree Ciro, i miss normal rev counter as well. Maybe we are just dinosaur's 😂😂. What a machine and great review.

[@thembinkosisishi8661]

Love the colour mag combo for this might be in my top two 👌🏽

[@MrE.888]

What is your other?

[@Info_about_nothing]

just a minor correction its 285 Kw....not 275kw.... and I have the G20 330i....it moves but not like this monster! I WANT ONE yesterday!!

[@robsonfrancis4656]

I agree on dials. Simplicity. We don't need to pay for features we won't use.

[@matrixsenior]

Great review mate. I dont like the update. The rear lookslike someone has stolen the bumper off it. I dont like the gear toggle, the iDrive 8 speed and rev display looklike something Atari made in the 1990s. The headlights looklike they came off a MX5. I have a 2020 330i, I'll stick with that. Greetings from the UK!

[@citedcanvas85]

Jeez these modern dashboards are epically ugly. Its basically a flatscreen superglued to the dash. Bmw are not the only culprits. All of them do this

[@Mfundini07]

Was saying this to my colleagues. It'll take me a long time to get used to this flat screen TV dashboards. I like the old dashboards... 😅

[@NgolaNalane]

Then don't buy it. Simple

[@areufkingkiddingme]

I thought the same until I got one. I had the pre LCI so I didn’t want the same experience. The screen is nice

[@kebeiloesello9123]

I have been waiting for this one for a long time!

[@amverous2476]

The score @ 12:23 to 12:32 ??? Anyone who knows the name 😢 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@riyadabrahams2278]

New car prices and even second hand prices are absolutely insane now!!

[@Krasshirsch]

A truly beautiful BMW, I did not see that coming after the M2/M4/M3 disasters.

[@derfels9291]

Why doesn't this channel have more subscribers?

[@boeingdriver29]

I’m thinking of buying one of these and I agree with you re instrument cluster. Since BMW changed to these weird displays 8 out of 10 reviewers ask why simple round speed and tach is not available. Surely it’s just a software or firmware update. I have a 2019 M2 Comp. and I love the simplicity and clarity of the instrument cluster.

[@brendanbouwer6102]

What a car, sounds great 👌🏽

[@williamlbl]

5:47 transition 😎

[@mosankoane4938]

Uhm it's actually 285KW of fury. I mean the previous 40i engine was 250kw and it was a maniac. This is all the car you need

[@JoeAmwelejoe]

I'm with you on missing dials, an actual gear lever and more buttons. It's a great car with not enough button and knobs🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kiranm6749]

This guy alway talks true sense

[@Zander.and.lightning]

Beautiful, wish I had the money

[@Don-pk2uy]

Absolutely insane pricing for a damn 3 series

[@Ramogolo]

F30 340d facelift will always be my favourite.

[@sibusisonhlapo3367]

"I'm so bad with engine 😂😂 That's literally your Job to know these facts for us hayi this guy

[@quintonvardanful]

Why do you have the steering wheel so high?

[@hlonimahloko8969]

This man was born for this job

[@karelesterhuizen7117]

I agree 100% with the needles

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

R1.5M is just nuts, I mean its nice but I would rather have a slightly used F80 M3 for that price. Unless you're after all the tech.

[@Bahle_Gaji]

Used pre LCI with low k’s running 900k-1.05mil. Better bargain than 1.5mil

[@htprince3729]

@@Bahle_Gaji 1M for a used pre-facelift 3 series is a bargain?

[@Bahle_Gaji]

@@htprince3729 500k less than new? Yes. Yes it is a better bargain

[@Ash-so6qn]

Lol bmw is crazy. This thing looks outdated compared to the 4 series face

[@obaydullahakemdien8684]

Great video... 👍

[@motheolebelo]

What a car. awesome review 👏 👌

[@Keamogetswe_1]

BMW m140i definitely my dream car.But car prices ain't cheat yoh.

[@lincolnmachaba6611]

Bring My Wallet BMW M340i... nice one. I like it.

[@sarelswanepoel8947]

Like this review👌

[@Carscoza]

Glad you liked it!

[@calvindison7612]

Thee most beautiful sedan to date....

[@LIGHTNING.X]

i love this car! can you please tell me name of the paint(colour) ?

[@rambo6375]

Loving the beard i miss dials aswell give an whole other feeling

[@jaworq]

3:38 - front bumper is missing some parts in it xD Driver side has some missing black plastic cover vs passenger side. Look to the left and down below the license plate. I think it's airflow for brake cooling? But why only 1 side is open? WTF

[@PeterKelly-ly8xp]

Not brakes...One side transmission cooling is standard. Spend the extra for the performance pack and you get a second transmission radiator at the end of the other tunnel. Just a little acknowledgement that some owners may wish to push things a little harder than others..

[@Reotha]

love this car

[@Mothercityguy]

9 min i must agree with that dial topic

[@efthimios]

Sometimes I wonder if the x5 40i is a better choice for more room day to day suv

[@efthimios]

I’m in the states does anyone EMA think the new screen looks strange? I wonder if there is a gap behind it like a tv screen that will get dusty

[@ndalamamakhitha7091]

the pre face lift model looks better in my opinion

[@lutherwilliams2928]

I Love this show, i watch it every week. I would love you too make it like car wow. With our South African flavour.

[@deanmilton9431]

Damn good moto journalist

[@mcphersonjohnathon]

Yeah the huge price increase during a recession and high rates sure is insane but don't worry those 96 month loans at 8 percent are great way to lower monthly payments.

[@InfoHubZA]

Dream car.

[@ravivansia2304]

Please make a review of the Rs3 8y Sportback !!

[@simmadotyeni2614]

The speedometers dials and everything there looks stupid...its wack really, whatever happened to analog dials?? I don't like the them design BMW😢!!!!!

[@Heart911.]

What will be the Price 💰 in Rands After the taxes, and everything ANY SUGGESTIONS ?

[@FastRedPonyCar]

This or the S5 sportback? Both the same price here in the US.

[@vincentmotonya2859]

I am a big fan of 6 cylinder engines especially the sound its amazingly unique Bur So Much money for a 3 series 😂 Anything above a million i move my money to a double cab the new ranger is a good option 😊

[@mantabeni7934]

Afternoon please do BMW M550i 🙏

[@Ncomshinga9]

When are we getting an OMODA Review?

[@mrmusic1880]

Most beautiful 3 series ever😊

[@jeffreyjeff1059]

Please review the 2023 Audi rs3 how to live with❤😢😊🙏🏽

[@terrencetego8330]

How is the fuel consumption on m340i

[@schlix101]

Damn! I don't even have enough money for this... the M340i

[@jldp24]

Who affords these cars..the 2019s with 40km mileage still priced at well over 850k..its unimaginable..

[@rnburley]

Only thing better would be a Touring version.

[@mamokiritlekholofelo5865]

Oh hey brah can you please test drive BMW M3 competition touring please 😭😭🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Carscoza]

Hopefully as soon as it lands!

[@kgomotsomolokoane356]

I also miss dials

[@Mothercityguy]

baby m3

[@JuniorTapala-if9zb]

Ciro, how come you never reviewed the i8?😢 make a plan please.

[@Carscoza]

Um, we have :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYSyZ59tadSWnJY

[@Khulasande_Mthembu]

Poor Man's M3🔥, I love this facelift of the M340i🙌

[@sedzesaniramavhea8604]

What kind of a poor man ?

[@sbuinfinity]

lol For R1,3M. Hardly think that qualifies as poor under any conditions.

[@mzansipunters4295]

What kind of a poor man affords such a pocket rocket costing so much or you heard people saying.

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

At R1.5m you are no longer a poor man😅 might as well finance the balance and get a full fat M3.

[@Khulasande_Mthembu]

@@carcrazyguysa4059 🤣🤣🤣

[@rallymosm3331]

Good Car

[@michaelfriedman8238]

Exterior color?

[@sibusisonhlapo3367]

Sometimes I just think this guy wings these videos without doing his research 😂😂😂

[@michaelschneider1365]

in june I could have gotten an m x2. and I walked away. sadly got a countryman paying about the same I would have I gotten the x2 m. and I have nothing in it. so I am sad. hopefully in late 2024 early 2025 when my lease is up or early buyout. I get the m x2 or 228i grand coupe m.

[@relatedarts]

I want this car 😢

[@BMW_108_M]

Its 285kw sir not 275kw as mentioned around 1:37. Trust me the extra 10kw helps when we unleash this beast against Audis😂

[@philipgardiner2003]

I don’t get it. I can buy one fully speced for 70k. What gives?

[@Desert_Person]

The f30 seems like the best option now. Or the G20 330i

[@thapeloramorwalo7748]

And still the same B58 engine in the f30

[@johnlm340]

​@@thapeloramorwalo7748 the G20 LCI B58 engine is slightly different to the F30 B58. There is the addition of a 48V battery giving it more punch at low rev and better management of the start stop feature.

[@thapeloramorwalo7748]

@@johnlm340 thanks for the knowledge, i wasnt aware of the differences

[@bobs_sa8480]

@@johnlm340 This. For me it’s a significant upgrade cos the stop/start on my F30 sometimes drives me mad😅

[@johnlm340]

@@bobs_sa8480 lol, I can relate. I developed a mental routine to switch off the start stop function in my F30 as soon I switch the ignition. It can also be disabled through coding. 😉

[@thembinkosisamuel9475]

Can you please do a review of the BMW M3

[@Carscoza]

Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmSYcoKcl9qbh8U

[@matlhari]

The infotainment not being integrated into the dash has to be a punishable crime. I can't overlook it. I'd rather have the pre facelift.

[@mduduzimpilo4559]

love the M340i

[@MufunwaApple]

Can we het the Lexus Ls460 please