BMW G20 3 Series - Annoying Things You Should Know!

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DownShift Throttle

DownShift Throttle

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@aryarock22
@aryarock22 5 жыл бұрын
Done about 2.5k miles in my g20. Love it so far. The annoyances are minor and few. Really good car and well worth it
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Yup I agree. It's a good car overall
@ScubaDiverMan711
@ScubaDiverMan711 4 жыл бұрын
I just put 1.7k miles into mine
@Alchemist124860
@Alchemist124860 3 жыл бұрын
Would rather not have the fake vent at the back?? The car looks much more sportier with it than without it, you has some character instead of just just a plain old round bumper, I’m tired of people complaining about that fake vent it looks really good. That being said I agree with you on the interior points, driving modes and seat belt hitting the sides.
@Dylan-rj3dw
@Dylan-rj3dw 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a big fan of that m performance decal along the sides of the car
@nicholasadamcheski3250
@nicholasadamcheski3250 4 жыл бұрын
Dylan the US version doesn’t get the decal nor the stitching in the seat belt. Exhaust tips are also different.
@ScubaDiverMan711
@ScubaDiverMan711 4 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Adamcheski yea your right, if you get the Msport package you only get the M badge on the steering wheel and that’s about it unless I missed one
@suhaib697
@suhaib697 5 жыл бұрын
Just finding something to criticise for a video - shambolic reasons
@mattyuryevich6694
@mattyuryevich6694 5 жыл бұрын
Suhaib Dost my thoughts exactly
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And commenting....hehehe
@BMWROYAL
@BMWROYAL 5 жыл бұрын
Sayed Hashemi can’t stand fake vents
@Sammie551
@Sammie551 2 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle 🤣🤣🤣
@Donkens
@Donkens 2 жыл бұрын
hes a desi thats why
@luismendes1011
@luismendes1011 5 жыл бұрын
You have bought one of the best cars on the planet, don't expect it to be perfect, human being its not perfect either
@Josef8080
@Josef8080 4 жыл бұрын
This is a fair comment. Thank you man
@johnocallaghan7830
@johnocallaghan7830 4 жыл бұрын
I saw what you did there. You deliberatly wrote "human being its not perfect" instead of "human beings are not perfect" to highlight your flawed grammar as part of your unperfect nature.
@johnlouden
@johnlouden 4 жыл бұрын
John O'Callaghan did you just do the same by saying “unperfect” instead of “imperfect”?
@captainhulk8691
@captainhulk8691 4 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with some of these points, especially the driving mode selection (comfort, sports etc). I have had the M340i for a month now and I find myself looking down to change mode while driving. That said it’s an amazing machine and IMO the best of the 3 series (ATM) or at least until the M3 arrives.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting. It's a great car no doubt.....just a few hit and miss areas really.
@heneedsomemilk942
@heneedsomemilk942 4 жыл бұрын
How long was delivery on your m340i ? im considering getting one.
@gus8840
@gus8840 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting video, I’d still much rather have one of these over any of its rivals though.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
As I say towards the end, these are literally nit picking issues. It's a fine car overall. Just some annoying things....
@cyrose1935
@cyrose1935 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@ScubaDiverMan711
@ScubaDiverMan711 4 жыл бұрын
I bought it 4 months ago, best car ever! So much compliments from strangers and just fun to drive!
@paulmahon9775
@paulmahon9775 10 ай бұрын
You can shortcut any of the numbers to anything on this car. So when on the sync button for ac, just assign it to a number by holding it. Great reviews and watched a couple other videos of yours. Keep it up 😊
@ajaychitania2812
@ajaychitania2812 4 жыл бұрын
I've driven mine since September covering lengthy journeys and town driving, and as a all round performer with the extra BMW kick, I believe this car has nailed it. I think your observations are personal therefore should influence another's decision. Likewise I think people should test drive it defo. I have a 320i and super happy with it.
@alangraves5054
@alangraves5054 2 жыл бұрын
You are correct about two of your observations firstly the passenger seat belt does rattle when there is no passenger in the car due to the hard plastic B post I have stuck a velcro pad on the area The second issue is the locking button on the drivers door used to be on the centre of the dash so the passenger can reach it if they are in the car on their own now it’s almost impossible to reach
@stephenhunt3068
@stephenhunt3068 2 жыл бұрын
had one of these for 18 months now ,my 4th 3 series 320D ,this is far improved from all the others , I went for the SE version as i didn,t want the low profile runflats ,its comfortable ,quick and very economical ,all the views in this video are opinions and I don,t agree with most of them you pays your money and makes your choice ,but for me its a great car ,the sales figures speak for themselves
@sittingbull637
@sittingbull637 5 жыл бұрын
Blimey, I’ve just got the 330e as my company car and I couldn’t be happier. The build quality is amazing. I can’t fault it.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
You'll soon notice some of the things I've pointed out. I've had about 6 bmws now and they always never seem to address some issues....but overall a great car!
@mohammadsaadkamal8556
@mohammadsaadkamal8556 5 жыл бұрын
How you finding the BIK?
@sittingbull637
@sittingbull637 5 жыл бұрын
Mohammad Saad Kamal .. saving me about 130 a month compared to the CLA I had.
@smilly9
@smilly9 2 жыл бұрын
As an F30 owner waiting for my G20 I knew about some of these issues you highlighted but not the wipers, they look terrible, hopefully I’ll get used to them.
@davidwilson1965
@davidwilson1965 Жыл бұрын
First, I am really enjoying the car overall, however I do agree on the passenger seat belt rattling when left by a passenger, as unless you reach over and turn the buckle so the metal is on the inside, the rattle against the plastic B pillar is quite annoying. Also trying to change to Eco mode or changing back to Comfort etc, means you have to take your eyes off the road to FIND the correct button in the lower middle console - that's quite a miss of BMW I feel. For the Safety of a passenger the lock/unlock being only on the driver door is a fair criticism too. Thanks for the review tho - very useful and hopefully BMW will take note..
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle Жыл бұрын
Thanks David for your comment. I'm glad you found some of the annoyances the same as me. It's just a few minor points on what is otherwise a half decent car
@madrettorfotrop6016
@madrettorfotrop6016 3 жыл бұрын
Useful video! As a current F31 driver and waiting for my G21 to arrive, these are nice things to see. I am amazed at the wiper jets which appear a total waste of engineering time. The original jets were perfect and allowed you to 'pre soak' the windscreen with a few short squirts before wiping. Do agree with the door handles as well. :-D But then; there are worse issues in the world. Enjoy the car!
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 3 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely not first world problems but as a car enthusiast I do think some areas where either left best alone like the wiper jets or improve areas that need approving.
@moist.teabag
@moist.teabag Жыл бұрын
i like the door hamdles i view at as a bit of a f you to other manufactures trying to hide them and just make them a faf to use for the sake of a miniscule amount of areo benefit
@fbdiel6251
@fbdiel6251 5 жыл бұрын
Great review mate!. You got it spot on, I own a g20 320d m sport with sport plus package and tech pack, since launch, end of March and after 5k miles done I realised it has this key points you mentioned. But overall the car is great, I’m loving it in all aspects and we can get use to all over this.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Great mate. Enjoy the car.
@wangatshilande9739
@wangatshilande9739 Жыл бұрын
I love my G20. It’s so perfect!🥰
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle Жыл бұрын
I sold my G20 it was nice while it lasted
@fse7794
@fse7794 5 жыл бұрын
I agree - transmission control buttons should be more easily reachable
@jordanj9233
@jordanj9233 5 жыл бұрын
Other than an annoying rattle that’s developed when my sunroof of tilted open, it’s great. I do agree about the interior materials, especially the dash plastic. Much cheaper looking even when compared to a 20 year old E46.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
E46 interior for it's time was really impressive. Even today it feels solid with all the high quality plastics...
@kevinmyers4374
@kevinmyers4374 2 жыл бұрын
My G20 has about 57k miles so far no major issues. Love the car
@UtsavMistry-CMB
@UtsavMistry-CMB 4 жыл бұрын
In India spec model we do not get Msport in diesel and even Msport don't get head up display...BMW is really good at costcutting. So finally went I ahead and bought the C300d
@Tomscores
@Tomscores 5 жыл бұрын
The door handle issue is killing me, I can’t unsee it now. 😂
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.....I'm just so used to the F Series BMW's which have smaller cutaways
@tonyosullivan2382
@tonyosullivan2382 5 жыл бұрын
I wonder are they bigger because of the lighting system they put in them?
@pauljones1633
@pauljones1633 5 жыл бұрын
Glad someone else noticed it! When the g20 first came out I couldn’t figure what about it was so odd. Took me a few weeks to realise the handle cutouts had been made massive!
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
They are big compared to any F series BMW and it makes no sense why lol
@kev131tc
@kev131tc 5 жыл бұрын
Just about to buy a G20 320d Sport. Picking it up inJanuary. Very interesting points and well made thanks. Of them all I’m most disappointed about the washer jets! Poor from BMW! I still think I’ll love the car though. Thanks again for posting. 👍
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. These are all minor issues though and the car is pretty well made and great to drive. The washer jets are silly though....
@blademanu7
@blademanu7 5 жыл бұрын
Absolute trivial Rubbish....Is this guy for real.....Voted the best driving car...Is that not what counts
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Voted the best 'driving' car ....doesn't mean it's perfect. It's my car mate and I do find these things annoying....JD power results are what actually matter....owners reviews. Thanks for the view though.
@Rocketed12
@Rocketed12 4 жыл бұрын
My criticisms, and I have OWNED this car are two - Drivers side wing mirror blind spot, quite bad, you have to have to move seat to an unsuitable position to eliminate the blind spot. Also the drivers seat on RHD models is not in an ideal position, because your right foot when it's on the throttle means your right thigh is actually on the seat bolster instead of on the actual seat, as you should be. My own personal experience after short term ownership of a G20 330i. Now got an M135i without these issues. I'm average height and build so it's not me, it's the car. Design flaws unfortunately.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Now that you mention the seat situation I agree.....I wasvthinking it was just me.
@Ewecnt
@Ewecnt Жыл бұрын
Lack button to turn off air con is ridiculous. Biggest reason I have just moved brand in fact. May sound crazy but it really annoys me.
@rayaanshaikh5830
@rayaanshaikh5830 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Watched it whilst doing research on the car - really wanted one but unfortunately had a test drive and it wasnt for me - seats were too hard and narrow for my back and felt the ride was poor despite coming from a c-class AMG Line - ended up looking at a 5er instead
@stubones
@stubones 5 жыл бұрын
“Still quite a good car”. 🤦‍♂️ Maybe you shouldn’t have been a cheap skate and just bought a new bentley instead.… but then I’m sure you’d find reason to whinge about 😂
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Why would I want to buy a glorified VW Phaeton?
@lukaposeidon8490
@lukaposeidon8490 5 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle That's literally what people like you say. It doesn't matter that bentleys are miles better from the phaeton and rolls miles better than bmws people like you will still call them the same.It's just finding a reason to hate to be honest.
@nash8489
@nash8489 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe anyone would buy a car without checking if their phone rattles in the cup holder! That’s the first and only thing I would check.
@bh4560
@bh4560 3 жыл бұрын
It has a wireless charge pad for the phone mate. 🤷‍♂️
@nash8489
@nash8489 3 жыл бұрын
@@bh4560 mate - I wrote that a year ago. Can’t even remember the vid. Must have heard something in there about rattling. It’s an old car now so no longer bothered.
@bh4560
@bh4560 3 жыл бұрын
@@nash8489 ok keep yer hair on. 🤣👍
@emy1727
@emy1727 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, great video and lovely car by the way. Can you let me know if the MMI system supports video play directly or mirrored from a smart phone once it’s paired? i.e KZbin etc.. If so, what are the functions?
@andrewburns2833
@andrewburns2833 5 жыл бұрын
Loved all your other videos Mo but I have to admit, you are nit picking here....... I was expecting to hear.... The drive is awful, fuel economy not as good as you expected, technical issues. But no....... the handles are too big, there’s small areas of plastic here and there, I have to do 2 actions to sync the temp rather than 1 and as for the amount of water the new wipers use.........🤦🏼‍♂️. As mentioned, mine arrives this week so I’ll try and un-see this video 😂. I’m still looking forward to your future videos tho👍🏼
@ryanthomas1882
@ryanthomas1882 5 жыл бұрын
If you look at the comment by Gus88, Mo literally says that there XD
@andrewburns2833
@andrewburns2833 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, not read all the comments yet but thanks for pointing it out.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Andrew, thanks for commenting and supporting the channel. The thing is this is my 6th BMW from all ages and seems like some things are made more annoying ergonomically rather than improving them. I do mention in the vid these are overall nit picking issues and should not deter anyone buying one of these cars....you will definitely enjoy the drive that is for sure!
@andrewburns2833
@andrewburns2833 5 жыл бұрын
Im sure the drive will be brilliant, as long as I can see out of the windscreen Mo, especially with those crappy wipers. 😂. All jokes aside, I totally understand where you are coming from in regards to the plastic (try driving my Lexus IS300h, not that I noticed when I first got it but there’s plastic everywhere in there, even the windscreens plastic🤪 but I’ve still loved driving that for the past 3 years).
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
I've been in a few Lexi cars and their build quality and use of materials even the plastics are pretty good compared to some BMW's. Don't worry though....the G20's cabin is a nice place to be in. You'll most definitely will love it. Would be good to hear your thoughts. Follow me on Instagram @k4byx if you're active there and you can send me direct messages 👍🏽
@carl9184
@carl9184 5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't it annoy you being an M4 owner that they have put M stripes on the seat belts of your 320D 🤨 I'm always pointing out that my 240i is not a M car to folk.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
The M brand is becoming a bit diluted I agree
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
@Chris R the M badges are there from the factory not like the Ebay specials that you find people putting on. With regards to the Decal...that also is an official BMW accessory for the G20 and not one that I've made up. Either way....I'm enjoying my M4 for real M Performance!
@Sj51war
@Sj51war 5 жыл бұрын
Mo.. For the Sync on the Aircon, have you tried to program one of the fast short cut 1to8 buttons to control that function? I know on the M140i I have set mine for all sorts of items not just the radio?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea....might try that.....
@nevilletisch9637
@nevilletisch9637 5 жыл бұрын
Just had one on test drive for 2 days. Great car to drive, engine and chassis fantastic. Howere the idrive system is horrible. Can not connect samsung s9+ via usb for music play back. On bluetooth sometimes works other times does not. Reloads list all the time. Searching for music is to many steps. System even at one point displayed menu twice. Ie seach then showes list, album, artist, track for the next part to be same thing again. Then at one point showed list of songs but when you select a song it just played the same song already playing. Cruise conrol over complicted. To be able to activate it you first have to make sure cruise is on and in mode. You can leave it on ready for setting speed via toggle, the set light in dash is only way to tell its on. Problem with leaving it on is if you have it on distance and lane assiat mode the lane assist works all the time even if you turn it off in main settings and are not activally using cruise. Several times i had it pull the car hard if you start to cross a line with out indicating. Ie had motor bike turning right went to go past on left and car goes just over white line it pulled to the right big time and almost caused and accident. About 6 times in 2 days it activated when not needed. Last of all had parked car and gone inside, i was using my phone to watch you tube and all of a suddenly no sound, car had woken up and taken the bluetooth audio. Happened twice first time after abiut 20 mins 2nd time about 2 hrs after parking.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. The bluetooth audio from a Samsung or android device never seems to work. It works better using USB but doesn't display the tacks. Annoying. A full in depth review of idrive 7 is on it's way to the channel
@peterwatson9047
@peterwatson9047 4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the windscreen washer jets on the wiper arms are heated to prevent icing up in winter? I can't find out anywhere, there is no option for it at any spec level in the online configurator and it doesn't seemed to be mentioned in the brochure download. Have you had any winter cold weather issues with the car? One minor ergonomic thing I like in my F22 2 series (which I believe is the same in the F30 old 3 series) is that with auto wipers activated (button on end of right stalk with amber 'on' LED next to it), if they aren't wiping when you want/need you can simply nudge the right stalk for an extra windscreen wipe without deactivating 'auto' wipers. Is this still possible in the G20? It annoys me in my wife's golf that for auto wipers you put the right stick up one position, then you have to nudge it down through 'off' and tap down again to trigger a single wipe, then you have to manually return it back to the auto position.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Hi yes I believe they are heated. I've never had an issue in the winter months with them. I agree with the auto wiper stalk. On all 2018 onwards BMW have changed the button for auto wipers into the stalk function.
@rayhankareem6360
@rayhankareem6360 5 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed does it have interior lighting?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Check out my night light vid. Thanks for the sub!
@rayhankareem6360
@rayhankareem6360 5 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle really dont want to sound rude. Im just wondering what do you do for a living i am a curious 20 year old. 🤔
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
I've a career in finance since graduating 15 years ago. Just stay focussed and work hard and you'll achieve everything you want. Nothing came overnight for me 👍🏽
@15october91
@15october91 5 жыл бұрын
I feel 2020 will be a year of fake vents on new cars.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
As long as they don't do fake exhaust on BMW I'll always buy them!
@cyrose1935
@cyrose1935 5 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle It's gonna happen mate - on diesels anyway
@cyrose1935
@cyrose1935 5 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely motor by the way Mo!! 👊🏼
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
I don't see why though.....there still is an exhaust pipe so why not show it rather than try and hide it away....
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@AW-gj4ji
@AW-gj4ji 4 жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t complain about stuff that you already knew about before buying the car
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Really? Some of the "stuff" I found out after buying the car.....but moreso gives info out to viewers
@AW-gj4ji
@AW-gj4ji 4 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle Clearly didn't take time to look at the car if you didn't know about its visuals, materials and button layouts.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Ok let's move on mate.
@jgreed5
@jgreed5 5 жыл бұрын
Guess he rich or just picky. I’m pretty satisfied myself. Wouldn’t mind adaptive cruise control. But I’m happy
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Not rich nor picky. Just thinking they could have addressed a lot of these issues that are have been the same in most of their cars that I've owned over the past 10 years yet the prices have been going up as each new model has been released.
@jgreed5
@jgreed5 5 жыл бұрын
@DownShift Throttle cool not trying troll. As a first time bmw owner and 40yr with some consumer experience I was expecting more enlightening observations. Thx for the video
@kolokowalsky772
@kolokowalsky772 5 жыл бұрын
Knock you door or wall of any house (beside medival castle) you will hear exactly the same "noise".
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Nah mate all solid.
@DrKrakus
@DrKrakus 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask about Auto Hold system , is it active all the time , or I must activate it every time I turn on the car ? Thank You
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Once its activated it will always be on
@DrKrakus
@DrKrakus 4 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle thank You ! in Your opinion Audi A4 2020 or BMW 3 2020 - about 150hp- for daily
@fightlifeuk
@fightlifeuk 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should apply for a job on the design team. GENIUS 🤔🤔🤔
@arisuhonen2368
@arisuhonen2368 5 жыл бұрын
One thing I find annoying in my G20 is the missing sunglass compartment I had in my earlier W205 merc.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Ah...that's true. There is no sunglasses holder....mine are usually just in the glovebox....
@danielf3x48
@danielf3x48 5 жыл бұрын
Ya BMW needs to add that from factory. Go on to amazon though. They have some options for the F chassis that clips on the handle above the interior of the door where the hanger/oh shit handle is.
@hugomeza2910
@hugomeza2910 4 жыл бұрын
What really annoys me is the girl. It just looks like a fake plastic thing attach to it. It doesn’t look like it’s part of the mechanical part of the car any more
@xSoShi
@xSoShi 5 жыл бұрын
the only annoying thing about this car is i don't have it.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry....you'll get one soon!
@xSoShi
@xSoShi 5 жыл бұрын
DownShift Throttle its 80k USD in my country, i’m working hard to own this car, one day.
@michaels9833
@michaels9833 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that👍 what do you do for a living?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
No problem. I have a career in Finance. Accountant (FCCA) by profession. 👍🏽
@Blazesqual
@Blazesqual 4 жыл бұрын
Scrapping for content.. You hot key 'Synchronize' to any of those 8 shortcuts... The knee pad is annoying though.. Even my 350z had it.. I miss it.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Not scrapping for content mate....think I'm doing just fine to be honest. Knee pad is annoying my 1 series had it.
@MalteFS
@MalteFS 3 жыл бұрын
I find it enjoying that your steering wheel is on the wrong side! 🙂
@ARCWoodCraft
@ARCWoodCraft 3 жыл бұрын
If non sync’d climate control is in your list of problems, you don’t really have a problem do you?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 3 жыл бұрын
Why do you have to go through a menu rather than a simple button as previous bmws
@ARCWoodCraft
@ARCWoodCraft 3 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle why do you have to have it sync’d at all?? Hasn’t bothered me one bit 🤷‍♂️
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 3 жыл бұрын
It's about how easy it should be to just press one button for a function. Not go through menu to menu to menu
@chrisflores1608
@chrisflores1608 Жыл бұрын
Still the ultimate driving machine
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle Жыл бұрын
Afraid not, have had about 6 cars since moving on from this in 2021
@VladUrsanTheFirstKing
@VladUrsanTheFirstKing 4 жыл бұрын
8:00 a problem only with right side driver cars
@targeter82
@targeter82 4 жыл бұрын
My gosh, this is a street car. Really, who will be changing driving modes so often in minutes? I don't think, I want to see more more buttons for this onto the steering wheel. :D
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
You got to think outside the box though.....the buttons are the same in the M340i too which is more than just a street car.
@amstaylorph
@amstaylorph 3 жыл бұрын
It's bloated. A 5 series-light. Cheap feeling and fussy switch-gear. Ugly display, which is un-configurable. etc etc. I've owned a 2012 3 series 2 dr, 2013 3 series 2 dr, 2015 3 series 4dr, and currently a 2018 3. I will now be leaving the brand because this is no longer a 3 series. Again, it's bigger than a 5 series of 5 years ago, and I doesn't feel sporty or nimble in the slightest. And please, don't tell me about straight line speed.
@joshuagarcia9596
@joshuagarcia9596 Жыл бұрын
How reliable is this car?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle Жыл бұрын
On the whole, quite reliable.
@gruniste
@gruniste 5 жыл бұрын
why did you bought at first place ....if it has so much annoying things...why you didnt bought a dacia or lada ...
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
If you watch the vid to the end you'll understand and if you pay attention to what I said you won't be asking me this question. However, thanks for your comment
@sparkgsparks1736
@sparkgsparks1736 5 жыл бұрын
Good review ~ love the point about the seatbelts!
@willmac5642
@willmac5642 2 жыл бұрын
Why wd you put your phone in a bottle holder etc
@royalclub148
@royalclub148 4 жыл бұрын
If you want to get rid of it, you can swap it with my F20 xD
@albanocorreia3374
@albanocorreia3374 4 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to get the preconditioning/ventilation on my climate menu, but I can't find it.... Anyone have a idea where to get it... And I'm Loving my G20
@rwcpc3334
@rwcpc3334 4 жыл бұрын
You should upgrade led headlight to laser light
@nilmoney1
@nilmoney1 4 жыл бұрын
Where is the small compartment gone which use to be to the right of steering wheel handy for keys ect
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Not there anymore.unless it's part of a convenience package....
@kolokowalsky772
@kolokowalsky772 5 жыл бұрын
Absoluteley insignificant "faults". It is obvious that all cars will have recyclable plastics, and hollow space inside! Talk about performance, safety, economy, engine, electronics, design etc. Jesus! When last time ypu have drived cheap car? BMW is a market leader. Mass production of such quality has no competiotion. BMW achieved absolutely the best of motor industry.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Oooh looks like I touched a nerve. By the way I didn't say these are "faults" annoying things more like. I'll talk about Performance and engine next time for you....economy too. But thanks for the comment. Now just relax
@amstaylorph
@amstaylorph 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your criticisms. That big plasticky speaker on the top of the central dash looks cheap and ugly as well. Whoever designed and or signed off on the dash and button layout, needs a bucket of water poured over their fucking head. He/she ruined the simplicity and beauty of BMW displays and dashboards. This car doesn't feel like a BMW 3-series should.
@baz4916
@baz4916 5 жыл бұрын
What sort of MPG are you averaging?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
About 40mpg locally. Top 50s on motorway
@stephenwilkinson1272
@stephenwilkinson1272 5 жыл бұрын
I have just ordered one from work it's a 330e what key do you get with this
@vaderarmour
@vaderarmour 4 жыл бұрын
Stephen Wilkinson Standard fob but you can use the smartphone app if you have the comfort access package
@S1ickA2K
@S1ickA2K 5 жыл бұрын
Agree with every point Good vid 👍
@VladKhomutov
@VladKhomutov 4 жыл бұрын
This is the most entitled "annoyed' video I have ever seen. You're annoyed the seatbelt rattles if it was not put away properly? Should it come with a personal concierge that runs up to the car to set it right? Geez.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Sheeeesh relax man.
@JR-jk9ck
@JR-jk9ck 5 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the problem with the B-pillar cover and the seatbelt? The cars I owned had different finish about that: plastic, some type of textile, some soft "thing" (I don't know what it was) or even leather trim...there is absolutely not any scratch on any car in this area! Why? Because it's all a point of behaviour ;). I always guide the seat belt into his "parking position". But I also know what you mean because I see some and enough people who only loose the lock and then the seat belt snaps back. And result? Scratches on B-pillar and side windows....
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
My point being that everytime the seat belt is released and hits the b pillar it makes a horrible clonking noise because the pillar trim is hard brittle plastic. It could have been damped a bit better.
@mattyuryevich6694
@mattyuryevich6694 5 жыл бұрын
I have to say as some who owns a G20 as well I have to disagree with you entirely 🤦‍♂️
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
That's fine.....these are my opinions which I'm entitled to. I'm sure you'll find other annoying things with yours
@mattyuryevich6694
@mattyuryevich6694 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely your opinion is your opinion.. it is nit picking . I watched it as I thought you may be pointing out some things that I hadn’t noticed ... but no I can confidently say I’ve noticed none of what your said as bothersome. I’ve had numerous bmw F30, Mercedes W205 even my latest ride a Range Rover and the G20 feels and drivers far superior and the others had far more issues then the G20 🤷🏻‍♂️
@alinm1015
@alinm1015 4 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you get the 330d?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a M4 instead
@Bukkakenist
@Bukkakenist 5 жыл бұрын
Is it better than Tesla?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.....yes the panel gaps are much tighter lol
@richardallen8041
@richardallen8041 5 жыл бұрын
You can voice control the heating sync it .
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
You can indeed
@AhmedHassanH
@AhmedHassanH 4 жыл бұрын
Even better you can hold one of the assignable buttons and make it the 8 for example.
@nileshpatel2051
@nileshpatel2051 5 жыл бұрын
You do good videos mate, but my god you say ‘kind of’ too many times... you should ‘kind of’ think of another word to say 😂😂😂
@TTH-fi8hr
@TTH-fi8hr 5 жыл бұрын
Ya he kind of like using that word
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Lol....I kind of do mate lol
@epictetus9766
@epictetus9766 5 жыл бұрын
And “obviously”
@DC5dotty
@DC5dotty 5 жыл бұрын
😍
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽😊
@fse7794
@fse7794 5 жыл бұрын
Should i swap my a4 b9 2016 for it?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely without a question. This is a far more advanced car. The interior is now very much in the 'Audi' League. Drive and engines have always been better than Audi's anyway....
@shotta287
@shotta287 4 жыл бұрын
DownShift Throttle disagree, A4 B9 has a better interior and better materials although BMW has closed the gap
@ajackson-ross7295
@ajackson-ross7295 4 жыл бұрын
I’m looking at the 302i petrol auto with upgraded stereo and tech pack are they any gd
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Tech pack is worth it as it comes with the HK sound
@ajackson-ross7295
@ajackson-ross7295 4 жыл бұрын
DownShift Throttle so if I buy a normal m sport with tech pack I get the stereo with that
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Yes mate. I'd also go for the MSport Plus pack too to it looks nicer too. You also get the HUD, 19" wheels, Msport brakes and the obligatory Adaptive Suspension!!
@ajackson-ross7295
@ajackson-ross7295 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had vw
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Nope.....
@robertbaker3296
@robertbaker3296 Жыл бұрын
Im sure you could find a few more insignificant things to complain about.
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle Жыл бұрын
Hmm yea, the standard ride height is a bit tall, the must have options are a bit expensive, the sun glares onto the drivers display and you can't see the Speedo, the rear visibility is a bit poor, and there's nowhere to put my pound coins like there was in the old E36......might be able to find a few more.....
@briangibbs7531
@briangibbs7531 5 жыл бұрын
Why complain about the door handles when you optioned it with the butt ugly black M panels on the side?
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Because I like the side decals and it's my car so I'll option it as I like. The door handles are unnecessarily large....maybe the US customers have big hands and market research suggested bigger door handles....
@Sammie551
@Sammie551 2 жыл бұрын
Good reasons
@SaraiGarage
@SaraiGarage 4 жыл бұрын
I hate how stupid and butthurt people get over these videos. Nobody seems to understand they’re just for entertainment
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly.....
@dontlook8748
@dontlook8748 4 жыл бұрын
Muhammad bought the cheapest G20 on the market, and filled it up with cheap m badges...........come one dude get a life and get more power and less bling bling
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Lol....you're new to the channel. Check out my M4 and other cars.
@amstaylorph
@amstaylorph 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Los Angeles. I have a 2020 G20 330i. I've had it for two months. Before that I had two E90s, and two F30s. I loved those. My G 20, is easily my least favorite BMW. It's not even a 3-series. It's a 5-series light. Make no mistake. It feels big, it's fussy and un-configurable Instrument display is a mess. My god, I hate it. The switchgear, is completely cheap feeling shit. The steering is way too light, even in sports mode, and the car irritates me no end. From the start/stop button being positioned in the center console, to the backwards facing rev counter, to the shitty, and I do mean shitty sound system, At least you have the Harmon-Kardon system. (my 2018 F30 did too) My car is inferior to my 2018 330i in so many ways. I would never recommend this car to anyone. I had a loaner 2021 M340i for a couple of days, and that was more exciting to drive, but it still has the garbage Instrument display, and cheap feeling buttons. I don't mind the looks of the car, and it has a new steering wheel which is ok, the seats are comfortable, and the ride is smoother and more refined. It's too refined. As I said, It feels like a BMW 5- series. It lacks that BMW 3-series X-factor. I don't like the car, and I'm looking to get out of the lease within six months.
@卓尧杜
@卓尧杜 5 жыл бұрын
for the door bin carpeting, even the Golf has carpeting finish
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly my point.....but some people thing my point is stupid lol
@卓尧杜
@卓尧杜 5 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle I think they have to realize that 3 series is a premium car, not a compact economic car. We deserve a better design for the price lol
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
My F82 M4 has felt lining in the door bins on the side....I might to make my own for this....
@卓尧杜
@卓尧杜 5 жыл бұрын
DownShift Throttle I suggest you just live with it and wait for the new M3😂
@jamiec4478
@jamiec4478 5 жыл бұрын
You’re moaning about a cup holder? It’s a mid range BMW not a Rolls Royce
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Then why does a basic spec VW Golf come with felt lined door bins 🤦‍♂️.....not expecting Rolls Royce Luxury but come on.....
@azariahfelix4083
@azariahfelix4083 5 жыл бұрын
DownShift Throttle what’s the point when it’s a cup holder and stuff spills in it😪
@findomotimele5016
@findomotimele5016 5 жыл бұрын
One more thing is single rear fog light
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Lol that I can't see so I'll pass on it....I'm sure theres 2 though.....
@RDXDGP
@RDXDGP 5 жыл бұрын
Hey bro u looking like Indian..
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 5 жыл бұрын
Nah mate I'm not Indian.
@SuperChrisisawesome
@SuperChrisisawesome Жыл бұрын
These are such dumb items to nitpick, waste of my time watching this :)
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bh4560
@bh4560 3 жыл бұрын
More dislikes than likes is rare. 🤣🙈
@bh4560
@bh4560 3 жыл бұрын
You can put the car in sport using the voice control hahaha.. 🤣
@paulpatrick2208
@paulpatrick2208 4 жыл бұрын
rubish content
@DownShiftThrottle
@DownShiftThrottle 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
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