BMW M240i G42 2022 vs 2023. My Thoughts After Owning Both

[@SilverScarletSpider]

i’m obsessed with the bmw m240i xdrive. Thunder Knight Metallic Purple is just special.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! So am I!

[@witnesspropro]

I have one of these on order. I completely agree with you regarding the missing buttons and the gear lever. Actually, iDrive 7 is way better than iDrive 8.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I wouldn't say iDrive7 is way better, I think iDrive8 is actually better slightly aside from the climate and gear selector but that isn't really the part of the OS itself

[@SterlingJDouglas]

Masterful breakdown. And I respect the music taste.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Check my shorts for more of my musical interests lol

[@anthonymelis6641]

Nice to see the differences! Thanks for posting. Just bought a 2023.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Congratulations, G42 gang!

[@GordonHenderson-o3h]

Interesting comparison. I have a fully loaded 2022 M240i xdrive. I'm really glad I have that version. So many great features. I love the car I have. The 2023 version seems to have been scaled back in many ways.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The 2023 was scaled back in many small ways that doesn't really affect why someone would by this car but you would never know unless you had a 2022 as well

[@GordonHenderson-o3h]

@@AllenBMWDurham Thanks Allen, I spent a lot of time researching my car before I ordered it. I watched your videos and found them very informative. Keep up the good work.

[@CubanRider]

Very informative, thank you. Warming up a little to the weird screen. Don't love the direction BMW has taken with things style-wise, but can't deny the engine/trans/xdrive package, best in the business.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Here is my 2023 VS 2024 video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqaZaYeqe9WAhc0si=Ml7ydKw03fHg_kIh

[@CubanRider]

​@@AllenBMWDurham Going to look a a 2023 tomorrow. Crazy how the dealership also has a '22 540i, and both cars weight nearly the same. The 540i also looks so much better, inside and outside design, I swear if it had a M differential I'd probably go for it ($50k for 15k miles).

[@paulkelley5100]

I can't believe they got rid of the gear shifter. My lease is up on my 2021 M240 and I ONLY drive using the stick in manual mode - I've owned two 1 series and three 2 series. This is an absolute deal breaker for me. Made it an easy decision to buy out my 2021. Should have made this an option, BMW.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Hope they just give us a manual option lol High hopes

[@M2G87]

Love these type of videos as you display loads of great info and tips that especially as new recent owners of the car we didn’t realise or know how to do - keep them coming great video 👍 ❤ all the way from the UK 🇬🇧

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Please like, share and subscribe!

[@thefactor6909]

Great comparison! I have a 2022 BG M240i pretty much full spec and wouldn’t change a thing love it !!! 2023 is really nice but I’m glad I have a 2022 and couldn’t be happier love this car .

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I love my G42, as much as I want an M car I don't want to stop enjoying this vehicle just yet lol

[@bobalto]

No please don’t change it. The 2023 version doesn’t have a gear selector anymore. It’s just criminal.

[@MitchM240]

I really don’t get why they removed the storage to the left of the steering wheel. Beemers have had that forever. I will miss that. Also I don’t get for the life of me why we can’t’ get ventilated seats in a $60K car. I live in south Florida and miss it. Agree 100% about adaptive button. I have had an M340 with it for 3 years and its useless. I will not miss that. Does it have augmented reality in BMW Nav? I always loved idrive 7 but when you got back to it after shopping idrive 8 it looks down right archaic.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I honestly wish they didn't remove the storage too, I had a use for it! lol Ventilated seats are an option for 5/X5 and up, just like soft close doors etc. iDrive8 in 2 series and 3 series does not have AR nav. X1, X7, 7, iX have it and likely MY24 X5/X6

[@HaloDude557]

They don’t have ventilation to make you get the 4 series

[@colincampbell3819]

I have always used the black buttons as shortcuts. I use one of them to sync climate control and another for home on the nav.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I have sync set as well

[@filthy_cod_casual9304]

I’m looking to get into a 2022 with less than 10k miles you can get a great deal on an amazing car 🔥

[@AllenBMWDurham]

absolutely and the one year it had iDrive7

[@filthy_cod_casual9304]

@@AllenBMWDurham I think it’s just the better choice as there’s really no other difference and a new 2023 will run you $60k+ when you can get a used 2022 for at least $10k cheaper barely any mileage

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@filthy_cod_casual9304 I agree

[@edwindavidson6285]

You have confirmed all my fears about IDrive 8 and the button free line of BMWs; ‘22 or older only

[@AllenBMWDurham]

iDrive8 is not bad at all, iDrive7 is more traditional but iDrive6 FTW! lol

[@JobAntonis]

Hi Allen! Ordered a RWD 2023 BG M240i a week ago. September cannot come soon enough! Would love to hear about differences between the RWD and xDrive versions of the car, though all of your content has been extremely helpful in aiding my purchasing decision!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Since we don't get RWD G42 in Canada its hard for me to compare but I would love to if I had the opportunity, glad my videos could help you out

[@mike63ful]

Congratulations ! I just ordered a RWD , how do you like it ?

[@farooqali9809]

This video is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks !!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found what you were looking for!

[@Nayef180]

As a 2022 owner, so many feastures removed, it's a shame, seems to me alot of cost cutting has been going on.

[@TosinSalisu]

it is quite shocking

[@AllenBMWDurham]

As long as there is not cut to the performance I'm good, but I did really like my 22 G42

[@iainmitchell8383]

Shame you don’t get the m performance seats as standard in the us!

[@fbodyman01]

Wonderful color AND sound!

[@mike63ful]

How does one order the 50th anniversary badges on BMW’s build web site ?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

the program is over, the anniversary was in 2022

[@drepark2294]

I think you need a 2023 MY car. I have my 23 m440 with the anniversary badges

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@drepark2294 it was for m cars and m performance cars produced in 2022 since 2022 was the 50th anniversary of bmw M

[@mikesimmons6554]

I’ve been waiting for an allocation since October! I’m in the US though.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Hope you get a production date soon

[@elo-matey]

Great comparison. I really wanted the 2022 but I couldnt find one in my area for a reasonable price or combo that I was looking for. I put an order in for a 2023 a few months ago and its supposed to arrive at the end of March/early April. Not sure why BMW decided to change things that simply ... did not need to be changed.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching. It's simple, streamline for M2 production so they can produce same screens and os for M2 and M240i

[@bobalto]

@@AllenBMWDurhamI can understand everything, but removing the beautiful gear selector is just criminal 😔

[@djstonewood8653]

What’s with the “recharging” ?……this isn’t a hybrid is it?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! The car has an alternator that recharges the battery, not every car that has one tells you

[@djstonewood8653]

@@AllenBMWDurham almost every car has an alternator that recharges the battery. This one was while braking ? Like regenerative braking of some sort ?

[@ruebarb1]

Why did you sell the 2022? I have the same spec 2022 you sold, I would never make the swap. I got one of the last 2022 made in june, although I had ordered in January with an immediate allocation.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I'm on employee lease program which is only one year long, I have no choice but to switch cars, so at the end of this year I will have another BMW, lets see what I end up with

[@mike63ful]

@@AllenBMWDurham I see ,now you don’t have to answer my same question haha.

[@mike63ful]

Me too , I ordered in March 22 and she was built in middle of June .

[@KP-xi4bj]

Is there a difference in quality or feel of Sensatec vs. leather seats?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The leather is slightly softer and smells different than sensatec but quality in terms of durability, I think are equally good

[@boost.m240]

Sensatec is virtually unbreakable and lasts into the next millennia. My moms sensatec ‘11 328i still looks like new. If you’re gonna be one of those guys who is gonna treat your car like shit and neglect it, I wouldn’t buy the leather. You gotta maintain it if you wanna have a nice finish. I’ve already seen ‘22 models that look like sh!t and greasy because the owners didn’t properly clean them

[@boost.m240]

I also find sensatec more comfortable. The only benefit to leather is saying you have real leather, and that iconic smell it has when it’s clean. Leather naturally has certain creases in it and it gives the seat more character. If you just want a daily to beat on, don’t option the leather

[@rosstudisco8650]

I can’t believe they took the shifter out!!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The new shifter is okay but you just lose the option to shift from the shifter if you ever did but I think the percentage of us who actually did was minimal to none so here is the new shifter

[@rosstudisco8650]

@@AllenBMWDurham I like to keep my hand there, it’s just comfortable.

[@HariOmRadhaKrishna]

A great car in a splendid colour. We're getting our BMW 3-series re-painted since we never liked the stock grey. I pick bronze, my wife wants dark green. Maybe we'll compromise on purple?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Do it and send me pics!

[@Boria0]

Both you and your wife have a good taste

[@Suldusk]

What about the ambient lighting? Is it any different

[@AllenBMWDurham]

from 2022 to 2023 you gained some ambient light on the dash or ///M colours on the dash if you have ///M illuminated highlighters, however the light in the door water bottle area has been removed

[@matthewhaim963]

What a great video. Great knowledge and attention to small details!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaell9811]

Hi Allen thanks for this video I was wondering does this vehicle come with Lane Keep Assist? The standard features says it has Lane Deviation Warning. What's the difference? I love the Lane Keep Assist on my Honda that automatically keeps me centered in the lane. It's great for long road trips. Please advise and thanks again for your informative videos.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The car has Lane Departure warning so if you depart from your lane at speeds above 70km/h the steering wheel will vibrate and with steering intervention it will bring you back to your lane

[@mike63ful]

Why did you change cars so soon ? I have a 22 has only 2k miles in thundernight got it last July after waiting four and a half months .Thanks

[@AllenBMWDurham]

1 year employee lease program

[@mike63ful]

@@AllenBMWDurham Yeah haha I read your reply to someone else’s with the same question.Thanks

[@mbishop13]

Good job. 2022s seem to be harder to find. Not sure that big screen is what we need in a sports car.

[@Errost5]

does the "new" 240i still have the "old" key or does it have the brand new key, which also is given with i7 and g87 (and all the other newer cars). Just was curious, got the g30 now and just ordered the new 240i. I would love the new key tbh.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The G42 M240i comes with the "old" key, not the one that is now with the iX, X1, 7er, X7 LCI. Honestly, I prefer the "old" key since the new key has difficulty putting a key ring on the key lol

[@Errost5]

​@@AllenBMWDurham Thanks for your reply! Yes, i love that old key aswell, i just like new gimmicky stuff. I mean in the end its just a key, and i ordered the comfort access anyway.

[@michaellekas27]

Excellent review. My only real dislike is the removal of the side shifter. I’m not crazy about that little lever. As a bmw driver I’ve always enjoyed that shifter ( pseudo manual to auto).

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Honestly I love everything about my 2023 M240i and I loved everything about my 2022 as well, the shifter would be nice if I could shift from there but in reality I would gladly replace it all with a 6 speed lol

[@michaellekas27]

@@AllenBMWDurham Allan why did BMW remove the dual shifter? I was very surprised when I saw the new lineup of BMWs in the display floor of the dealership I take my car

[@nciscovalencia]

Hey, hi. How you got Google maps on the cluster?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

You need to connect to android auto and have the instrument cluster set to the map view. Go on android auto and select google maps, select a destination and hit go. Once you begin navigating, google maps will appear in the instrument cluster. iPhone does Apple maps for apple carplay

[@davidzvezda]

What is the fuel consumption , i saw 14.5 liters/ 100 km? Also could you make a comparison for Harman Kardon with idrive8 vs old one. The spec is the same 464w but i heard the one in Idrive8 (Lci) sounds better?thanks

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I am guilty of driving in Sport + all the time, watch my fuel economy challenge video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqoh6VoqtyKfdE I think the HK system in 22 and 23 sound the same to me, I have not heard of 23 sounding any better

[@dj1nnie]

12l/100 km in city in winter and 6.7l - 7.4l/100km highway in eco pro.

[@drepark2294]

I hate idrive 8. I grabbed a 2023 m440 especially for this reason

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I like iDrive7 and iDrive8, but I'm even good with iDrive6 lol

[@etobiCRACKscorpions]

Great video. you've convinced me, 2022 M240i wins.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I'd take either, or would have kept my 22 if I could but I'm happy with my 23 also

[@Tony_Zagoraios]

Hey Allen. Thanks for the awesome video. Is there an actual 2023 m240i model, or just a 2023 production year model?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Its just the model year I'm referring to

[@ghislainpepin3805]

Looks like They also got rid of the M seatbelt for 2023?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Yeah it was an option in M Sport Pro Package in 2022

[@Errost5]

atleast in germany its still available

[@mickyeverton]

Very helpful, I'm expecting my new M240i in about a month!! Many Thanks, peace from London!! 🙏🙏

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Congratulations on your G42! You will love driving it!

[@radulfek]

So they've basically made it worse a little bit here and there, and added some gimmicks. When all of these cut-offs add up it seems the 2022 is much better choice. Thank you for all of the info!! Very valuable.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

as long as you're good with iDrive7 2022 was a great year, however I've had no gripes going to the 2023 despite the minor changes and omissions

[@Denny.B.]

Hi! How would you say this compares to the m340i?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The M340i is slightly more utilitarian with the extra doors and size, however it is just ever so slightly slower than the M240i just based on weight. The M340i also has a few more luxury features such as ambient lighting on the dash, welcome light carpet, power trunk, more paint and leather options but ultimately best bang for your buck in terms of performance per dollar, the M240i is the sweet spot if 2 doors will work for you, plus I love the design way more compared to the 3 series even though I don't dislike the 3 series design

[@Denny.B.]

@@AllenBMWDurham thanks so much - very helpful. Is the m340i any more comfortable in terms of suspension on day-to-day driving (esp for front passenger) or they both drive similar and stiff? P.S. I used to own 2021 330i and now looking for something more “special”

[@behemothinferno]

Is the 2023 model fitted with a mild hybrid system?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! No it is not, unless you get the diesel model which isn't available in my market

[@Anthony-bc2cw]

Hey Allen, what tires are you using during the winter? I know those wheels come with the Michelin PS's and they're a definite summer tire. Would love suggestions as I ordered my car with the ZTK package as well and I deal with all four seasons where I live. Thanks so much! Any input would be appreciated :)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I went the budget route and got non-runflat winters mounted on my stock wheels from a local tire shop to save money. If you can afford it, it would be best to have a dedicated winter wheel set. I can't afford it lol

[@MonkeyDwuffy]

It sounds like the 2022 is better. I’m planning on buying one next year but I didn’t know what year to get. Why do you like the 2023 over the 2022? Thank you for the video.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Glad the insight was helpful!

[@adrin.l1257]

Thank you. Really nice and usefull video!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching!

[@Acanofbeer]

Just took delivery of my M240 xdrive 2 weeks ago here in the UK. Here’s a couple of differences. M Sports seats are standard as is leather. Bolster adjustment comes with the memory seats. Privacy glass is also standard. I didn’t upgrade the wheels from 19” (792) to 19” (893) because I felt I was being ripped off. They wanted $1300usd/$1700candian to just give me the same size alloy wheel but just a different style with Michelin tyres instead of Pirelli PZero’s. wtf Is that about? That said I love this car. A great daily driver and a head turner in Thundernight metallic. Thanks for the upload. 👍👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching and congratulations on your M240i! We don't have the M Sport seats at all in Canada, the 19" 893M wheels should also come with the over fenders if thats a thing in your market. The PZero's are good, Michelin's a little stickier

[@kenleung4537]

I have a ‘23 m240i. Not crazy about the touch screen. As an android user do you have any issues with gps drift when using Google maps or waze? I have an iPhone via Apple CarPlay and am experiencing this constantly where my pinpointed location is off by several hundred metres. I tried bringing up with my dealer but got brushed off but it appears to be a big issue in online forums. Hoping for a fix from BMW.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

With Android for the most part pretty good, other issues with Spotify from time to time but i've only experience GPS drift once and that was in my 2022, I like how iDrive8 looks but it doesn't look like what you would typically find in a car

[@jjukjkjiok7782]

2022 gets the slight edge

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Agreed

[@Ghostrider.1127]

Great review

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching!

[@rogercvc6768]

I wish there was an option to turn off auto start / stop PERMANENTLY.🤬

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I'm in sport so much its pretty much off all the time anyway, and I honestly don't mind it when its on either

[@exquicorp]

I hate it... if you figure out how to turn it off....please

[@Ghostrider.1127]

@@exquicorp You can coding it off , but please do not forget ; may coding will avoid warranty in your counrty

[@edovol3]

I own a 2022 M240i, so I know the car quite well. Altogether, lots of savings for BMW (Gear knob, USB, illumination, even bag hangers...). Idrive 8 looks less intuitive vs ID7; design is painfully complicated still delivering less info. What a pity...

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I am enjoying iDrive8 and in terms of how it operates it is better than iDrive7 and graphically looks great but there was nothing wrong with iDrive7. However, I'm more in tune with how the car drives and it still drives amazing so I will likely get another one when my lease ends towards the end of the year, unless KZbin affords me M2

[@edovol3]

@@AllenBMWDurham BTW, good review, I just subscribed to the channel. Hope you will manage to get the M2 🙂

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@edovol3 Thank you so much brother!

[@zuxzux]

I can't count how many times I've read someone complain about iDrive 8 before owning a car with it. Then after they have it they love it.

[@biddyboy1570]

​​@@zuxzux agreed ID8 owner

[@jeremywhite3672]

the moment you upgraded the year to downgrade .. huge gap of nothing between the screens is sh!te too.. then the dash area below that looks proper sketchy ...

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Your comment made me laugh

[@En2zeeist]

Interesting about the differences. Sometimes they should just leave things as is..lol. But I get it.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The 2022 does become unique because iDrive7 but since both cars drive exactly the same all the details become quite minor and I do like how iDrive 8 looks graphically

[@En2zeeist]

Yes, I do like the look of IDrive 8. I guess my M2 will have it. You are right, the car drives so nice that the changes are minor, really .I love that you got the 50th anniversary roundels.

[@michaelgarcia2821]

Great video! I just bought my 2023 M240i just after Christmas, and I 'am loving it! This is my first BMW and it is not disappointing. I wish the car did have IDrive7 instead just for the simple fact of the shifter. Other than that I like the IDrive8. I have a question though? Did you put the M badges on the fender or is that a package option? I live in the US so thinking maybe because your in Canada its normal and something we didn't get here.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! The M badges come on all M Performance models in Canada. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if they weren't there but I'm not opposed to them being there either

[@MitchM240]

It’s standard in all markets aside fro the US. I am so happy about that. There are already too many M badges.

[@HaloDude557]

It’s not even a manual why do you need a shifter lmao

[@michaelgarcia2821]

@@HaloDude557 personal preference! I don't care for the toggle switch

[@timbridge4018]

Had my black BMW m240i for 6 weeks, what a car, its true its a drivers car, the spec, the drive, the look top class

[@AllenBMWDurham]

As a driving enthusiast I love my M240i!

[@treehugger2290]

Just want to point out that is an m240i xDrive, not an m240i. 😉

[@AllenBMWDurham]

You right but in Canada there is no such car as a non xDrive M240i so we don't have to say the whole thing to differentiate here

[@TheUrbanSplash]

Seems you talk more about what BMW has removed! So many areas of cost reduction. Disappointing

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The reality is, if you never had the 2022 and just go the 2023 it would be the same enjoyable experience and the car still drives phenomenally but since I'm someone who has had both I made this video to consider the differences.

[@TheUrbanSplash]

@@AllenBMWDurham yeh it’s pretty unusual circumstances. But things like removing USB for rear passengers is hugely disappointing. Doesn’t bother you of course but it’s a shame to see BMW removing features while car prices are also increasing.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@TheUrbanSplash yeah I understand where you are coming from

[@linkpaivichit7651]

My wife and I said that the shadowline deck lid looked like a sad mustache.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

haha, I unfortunately can't even grow a moustache so this is all the moustache I got

[@ginablanco2836]

I don’t like any of the 2023, that’s just me. I’m more of the classic BMW with bc all the buttons

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I'd love to go to an E92 M3 lol

[@cocktailsanddreams]

2022 all the way...but at the end of the day, all the important mechanical elements are the same.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Exactly, I'm only knit picking as I've noticed minor changes, but all in all the car is still excellent to drive and those are all small details that if you didn't already have a 22 you would never know or care

[@Saiyan585]

I'd rather have the 2022 gauge cluster. Call me old fashioned.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

they are both good

[@Richestmanintheworld395]

I just hate the newer big ah screens they put in😒 They make sense in the SUVs & 7 maybe even 8 series but in the smaller sportier cars I just hate it, seems like they were trying to be super fancy like Mercedes but the id7 screen just fit so perfect

[@AllenBMWDurham]

while the debate between iDrive 7 and iDrive 8 ensues, I personally prefer iDrive 6 lol

[@mik3ymomo]

I prefer a gauge cluster over a screen. The screen isn’t even shaded with any type of hold. So often is this thing reflecting the sun into your eyes? What a shame the gauge cluster is one year only in the new body style. (2022)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! To my surprise, I've had 0 issue with screen glare or anything of the sort

[@pyrofangdragon9132]

You keep trying to convince yourself that you like the 2023 model over the 22. You brought several things that suck on the 23 and just say it’s alright no big deal to each one of them lol

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Haha, I love my 2023, and all those small things missing don't change the experience of owning a car of this caliber but I'm just pointing them out from a perspective of someone who has lived with both, wish the missing items were still there but don't really care that they're gone either

[@ian___]

2022>>>

[@AllenBMWDurham]

agree

[@ian___]

@@AllenBMWDurham i didn't think it would bother me much, but after using a loaner 2023 the lack of the shifter felt really odd. like it's just missing a place to rest your hand every once in a while. the screen is arguably a nice upgrade, but everything else was better in 2022 imo.

[@krustysfunbodegas]

I love this BMW😍😍

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! I do too, I'm on my second one already lol

[@jeanyves3364]

THANK YOU good job 👍🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😉

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching!

[@KP-xi4bj]

A lot of cost cutting in the 2023s. SMH

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching

[@travisfandrich4904]

Man I thought bmw knew like the rest of the car companies out there…real buttons for heating and cooling! I feel like they just went backwards. That is a serious dealbreaker. The shifter is another issue, exactly like u said, if in manual mode and turning it’s much easier with the shifter but now it’s gone, strike 2

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The car still drives amazing so those are all minor details to me but it definitely makes the 2022 unique as the one year with iDrive7

[@HaloDude557]

Get a manual m2 if you want a shifter. Also shifting in tight corners is a noob move because it upsets the balance of the car. I don’t see a reason why you would want to do that unless your entry was too slow (skill issue).

[@BudiandLeo]

2022 > 2023 to avoid the subscription system in the future. Not a lot of people know this.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

iDrive7 also has a subscription service....

[@BudiandLeo]

@@AllenBMWDurham It's the physical buttons.

[@rdh67dh]

The old dash is way better in my view. The new dashes are a big failure.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I like both, if you gave me either I'd be okay

[@Digiphex]

I cancelled my order when I finally saw that giant screen in my face. It's just so awful looking, like aesthetics is not a thing at BMW anymore.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The screen has been fine so far, the drive is what its all about

[@thegarbear05]

so basically get a 22 with 23 screen

[@AllenBMWDurham]

If you like iDrive8 just get the 23 lol

[@thegarbear05]

@Allen BMWDurham I kinda wish didn't see this video that they removed stufd

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@thegarbear05 sorry bro lol

[@666DW]

Very informative video👍🏻 I had a test drive recently in a 2023 M240i Xdrive with the intention of placing an order…….but after noticing the hard, scratchy black plastic interior door panels I’ve decided to look at an alternative. It be is not OK to have such cheap nasty plastic trim in a £55,000 car. No other BMW model has such cheap trim!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! The car drives amazing and I never touch the door panels so I could careless if they were hard or soft or fur or leather or whatever lol no other BMW model has as low options as a 2 because its at the bottom of the hierarchy of cars

[@yongchoi576]

That is a downgrade for sure!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

very slightly, but many people who like iDrive 8 will say that outweighs the removal of some things, however if you don't like iDrive8 lol 22 is the clear winner

[@travisfandrich]

Climate control buttons are a deal breaker! Stop putting everything in the touchscreen!!!

[@edmaguire1012]

Why the same model only a year apart? You got deep pockets lad?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

my work employee program is only 1 year at a time, I'd love to keep one car for 4 years, but 1 years makes for more youtube content atleast

[@BPR-IronCurtain]

It kinda feels like they made it worse for no reason. So many small useful things removed and for what? Cause screw the customer? 2022 owners big happy right now cause that new big stupid slapped on screen ruins the interior aesthetic. I don't see why anyone on earth would want to upgrade to essentially an inferior version. Huge drop of the ball BMW. Not to mention the loss of physical buttons. Nobody wants dog through infotainment menus to turn on and off simple functions.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! After living with it for a while its not bad at all, its great, however nothing wrong with iDrive7 either

[@edmaguire1012]

Looks like less for more to me.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching