2023 BMW 3-Series Ownership After 1 Year...

[@CarConfections]

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[@baoanprounited]

Everything is fine within 50k miles period. After that is the REAL review!

[@anaveragehuman2937]

Yes, this right here. Most people keep their cars for 8 or 9 years. I wonder what this thing will be like by then.

[@gio5898]

2014 328i GT 10 years of zero issues. 98,000 miles Amazing cars

[@MariamMatube]

The same for every car.

[@Rew123]

​@@anaveragehuman2937Any data to support that claim?

[@manofsesame3024]

@@anaveragehuman2937 that really depends on where you live. People in Europe and UK do keep their cars for like 8 years but only got less than 50k miles/80K kms over the 8 years. In US, Canada, Australia you can drive a car 50k miles within 2 years.

[@carlosmohedano]

I've been leasing a 2021 series 3 for almost 3 years now and I've had zero issues with it. Everything looks very good and I enjoy driving it. The trunk space is really good (i can fit my 5yo kid's bike easily) and room for other smaller bags. I think it's a great option for families of up to 4. I wish it had a bit more leg room in the back seats though. I may lease a new 2023 this year.

[@talkingwithcars]

Thanks guys! I’ve had mine for 3 months and no issues. Excellent MPGs. I do a lot of highway driving and averaging 47-50mpg. The two issues I hate about the car is 1) the way the car turns off in and out of a garage and 2) how hot the iPhone gets when using wireless charging. To the point it turns off. SMH. Overall car is great.

[@crecasens]

Yes, I ended up taking a charge cord into the car because the phone gets too hot.

[@talkingwithcars]

@@crecasens they should perform a bulletin for this or refund buyers

[@waf2220809]

Awesome update!! I am an owner of the exact car 2022 model and I couldn’t agree more with these guys. They are spot on with the 1yr ownership assessment. Those that are saying this is a BMW commercial, etc. have no clue what you guys are talking about with all the respect Thanks!!

[@beb1527]

I have 13,000 miles on mine. Just about 1/2 of that is on electric. I don’t understand why the trade in value has dropped to 32k from 53k MSRP in 1.5 years. That’s the only issue I have with this car. The gasoline engine has 6.5k on it. It’s essentially a 330i engine detuned. When you drive in Electric only mode, you really don’t put that much stress on any component as how much stress can 100 hp do to a car? I hope the battery goes within the 8 year warranty. If it does, I really see this car going beyond 10 years easily. To top things off, they gave me a 330i as a loaner when I went for maintenance. Guess what? I didn’t like it as much. I drove my son’s 2023 M340i - no doubt it is insanely fast - but another guess what? I like the 330e more.

[@jamesramsey3145]

Great video guys... I own a 2023 330i M SPORT x drive in Mineral white. It now has only 3,200 miles. I absolutely love it.

[@sammyhernandez3422]

Clutch video. I've been looking into getting a 330e, a 330i or a 540i. Good to know you've enjoyed your year with it. Hope you guys do a 2yr update as well.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We absolutely will be doing future updates as more time passes

[@2004cyrus]

So often technology is cumbersome when u believe it should strive to work seamlessly in the background. Pretty interior and sporty small car, I like it.

[@bluegrassbabe1]

BMW has a program where you get 3 years (3) of oil changes for a set price of$225. My 2012 535Xdrive has had to have a lot of maintenance to keep it in good running condition but the exterior and interior looks almost new. Going over rough roads it is still rock solid at 115000 miles.

[@2004cyrus]

Sounds really nice

[@XanhDT89]

What’s the program called?

[@davidc.7838]

Here in Mexico we have 3 years or 60k km of free services including brakes changes

[@manofsesame3024]

@@davidc.7838 you only need brake change every 30k miles tho. Unless you drive an M car and go onto track often

[@cpl8168]

We have a 2011 328i x-drive. For the first 8 years or so, it was mostly just regular maintenance. But for the last 3 years or so, it has been an endless parade to the dealer for repairs. And of course, they are all expensive repairs. It's a shame, because it has low mileage, and when healthy, the car still drives like new, has little or no rattle and creaks, and is very roomy for what is, by today's standards, a very compact sedan. But it's time to say goodbye to it, and we're debating whether to get the new 330i or the 330e. The fact we put very low mileage on our cars, and that in Canada a comparably equipped 330e x-drive costs significantly more than a 330i x-drive would tip us in favour of the 330i. It would take us forever to recoup the extra cost of the 330e.

[@jimf7654]

Great update, guys! My takeaways: Thumbs up for Brooklyn Grey, idrive8, Sensafin, PHEV and reasonable maintenance issues. Side note, I read that BMW reliability has been ticking upward, so this video confirms👍

[@chezzyperson3339]

And Mercedes has been tumbling downward towards Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Jaguar/Land Rover

[@steverogers7211]

I much prefer the older design that has the integrated screens. While the large single screen is cool, it’s definitely an afterthought refresh and cost saving Jerry rig.

[@shashankshekhar2611]

agreed

[@tanekiagrant8479]

Thanks for this I will be getting my BMW pretty soon

[@nickabbatiello828]

Great update on the BMW 3-Series!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@patrickm.4754]

To keep the car on, you can either buckle the seat belt or put it in Xtraboost mode. The car will stay on even when you open the driver's side door. Also if you try to park close to the curb, and slowly move the car with the driver's side door open, make sure to have the seat belt on, otherwise the car will automatically put the transmission in P. Definitely not good for your tranny while the car is still moving.

[@2004cyrus]

That’s a huge pain to have to buckle the seat belt every time. More to think about. Shouldn’t have to be that hard to overcome an annoying feature.

[@markdennison8326]

You are correct. Put it in Sport/Xtraboost. Also known as the “fun switch.”

[@ericB3444]

Two things: i think Brooklyn gray is so last year but i still love it. Don’t kill the messenger about trend. 2) your trunk issue sounds like Edgar Munster opening his basement door to check on his chained frog.

[@jowens4883]

I just picked up a 2024 BMX X3, in that suv. You can turn on or off the vehicle from shutting off when you open the door and step out of it. I belive that is operating on I drive 7.

[@pulpdoc02]

You guys are doing a great job. Enjoying all your videos.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for watching!

[@markdennison8326]

I Own a 2023 330e. The issues you note in your video show you’ve really had to dig to find much. The car is under warranty and the dealer will fix the trunk noise. Agree the APP is the best of any car I’ve owned. It actually works and is very useful. The run flats are something I would suggest you should have made a negative. They are the subject of frustration in virtually every owner forum. I just replaced a rear tire due to a nail found at first inspection in the tread. Tire is $438.00 plus tax/labor/recycling/disposal fees. Very expensive.

[@subheartz9182]

Are you saying the run flats are $440 for a replacement? Or any tire in general for a BMW is around $440? That does seem pretty steep for just one tire replacement, even accounting for labor, tax etc.

[@markdennison8326]

@@subheartz9182 BMW uses different tires on different models. In my particular case, as I stated I replaced one rear tire. Run flats that are BMW star rated are expensive.

[@subheartz9182]

Makes sense. I’m saving for an m340i and I’ve seen people all over mentioning to switch to different tires when possible for various reasons. Sounds like the run flats are just overall not worth it

[@geraldb.2245]

I own a 2023 330e and I really love it. The only thing I miss is faster charging speed.

[@OliverH_ATL]

In 2023 I purchased a CPO X6M50i with 12k miles Within 1 month the car stopped recognizing my key and wouldn’t start Traded it in for a new 23 x7 Within 5K miles my vehicle threw up a bunch of warning lights and stopped running whilst on the road Dont think I’ll be going back to bmw

[@fakedazzleful]

The more gadget in your car. The more issues you will get

[@2004cyrus]

I could have told you they are almost all a huge pain in the ass. I’m in the industry, the CPO marketing has become a joke inside of the industry. Mechanics quit and tell me they can’t sleep at night because of management telling them just slap a sticker on, make sure the vehicle is reasonably safe, and if it has problems the customer can bring it back later and we will drag it out, brush them off. This is at dealers across the country as trends spread quickly these days. I told my family and friends, buy new or don’t trust the CPO stickers. Dealers just charge more and follow the minimum local laws and push the customer away or tell the customer we fixed it when in fact the repair was equivalent to a Bandaid. I have had every car in 30 years of adulthood and now I drive Mazdas as my main reliable cars. I do have a Porsche 911t S and some other niche vehicles that have problems and I anticipate it. The Mazdas don’t break.

[@natelove187]

If you do the maintenance yourself, u can save money and make sure the job is done right

[@RunEmDownTony]

This is why I prefer high quality foe leather over genuine leather, it just holds up better over time when it comes to vehicle interior. Now yes expensive high quality leather feels better more comfortable indeed, but high quality fo leather can be comfortable as well but with better longevity. BMWs are not what they use too be, these days they are plenty reliable, not saying they are the best but they are up there and has significantly improved.

[@beb1527]

I went for the fake leather hoping that all German Fake Leather is similar. My brother needed a temporary car years ago (1993) because he was getting a company car in two months. He bought a 15 year old Mercedes 240d with 320,000 miles on it for $900. The fake leather was in incredible condition. I know they don’t make them like they used to, but the BMW fake leather feels and looks just as good. That old Mercedes was nearly flawless for those 2 months btw.

[@Dave6370]

Drew, Mason, I have also had my BMW 330e for one year (as of Jan 4th). I am about to take it in for the first service, which should not cost anything. Same experience with the car turning itself off - I open the door to see where I am vs a parking stripe, and it turns off. Slightly annoying, but the thrill of accelerating from a stop with the electric motor makes up for it.

[@CarConfections]

Yep, we're going in for the first service next week

[@Domepeezy]

Great vid guys 👌🏾

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

Thank you for "BMW Hybrid 101". This would be my very 1st Hybrid. Only car I drive is BMW so I accept high cost maint & pirelli tires. After watching this, I feel a lot better about a Hybrid. Don't fail me now BMW.

[@mblack9087]

Just discovered you guys. Great presentation! A lot of car channels are dead-boring. You guys are not!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, we appreciate that!

[@drewyager4020]

Settings might let you keep the car running. Doors/locks menu lock when taking off, turn off when opening door, somewhere in that menu

[@2004cyrus]

I bet these two car guys have already looked at all of that. I was told BMW doesn’t allow you to shut that feature off. But I haven’t verified it with BMW.

[@drewyager4020]

@@2004cyrus no doubt. I have that choice on my vehicle but BMW setting really differ with the options list. Sometimes you have to dive pretty far to find them

[@CarConfections]

We haven't found any settings if they exist. I would say that about half of all the electric or electrified vehicles we review have a function like this

[@drewyager4020]

@@CarConfections vehicle specific. That must be some safety issue perhaps

[@atlasblk7004]

You can turn it off in the settings, had to look it up for my X5 but it exists iDrive setting Home->Car->Settings->Doors/vehicle access->Uncheck "turn off vehicle after opening door"

[@2004cyrus]

Wow insurance is expense in Kentucky!!! I’m in Oklahoma and driving 2 new cars and they are about $500 less! Basically almost $100 per month per vehicle. I have a 15 month old Mazda CX-5 and a new Acura TLX

[@trop7490]

Hi Under Vehicle settings you can change what happens to the powertrain when you open the door 😊

[@jmichael1157]

Awesome video my dudes!!!! Very informative!!! My wife’s grandmother lives in Princeton. Keep up the great work. I love your channel!👍🏽

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

Glad you're enjoying the car after a year of ownership. The one thing that would concern me is the car cutting off after getting out, I bet that's very annoying! Sorry I haven't commented in a minute but hope the new year is treating you both well 🤝😎

[@beb1527]

For me and I just noticed this so it may have come with the last software update I did (I’ve also owned mine for 1 year) : if it’s in sport xtraboost mode the engine is always on. In that mode, you can get out of the car and it will remain running.

[@CarConfections]

Happy New Year!

[@Bmwkid330i]

My 23 330i m sport in Brooklyn gray has been awesome! No complaints. Plenty of power and get a lot of compliments on the style and interior the screens.

[@gio5898]

Yes compliments are very important 😂😂😂

[@cpl8168]

Did you cross-shop it against the 330e?

[@Bmwkid330i]

@@cpl8168 no I don’t like electric

[@RichardBaker1]

One thing you mentioned was that this car does not have the “Doggy Mode” where if you leave the car you can leave your dog in an Air Conditioned vehicle for as long as you have battery power -so in the TSLA we are talking about a long time - perhaps 12 hours or more. We don’t want to leave our Yorkie in the car, but there are a few times where we can’t take her into an establishment. Does the car allow still shut off everything if you get out of the car? We live in Florida so shutting down the AC is not good.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video as always!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks again!

[@MaveDudley]

Bought a Beemer same time as you did ... same 1-year conclusions as you without the sqeeky truck hinge!

[@patrickm.4754]

Great content, guys! My pre-LCI 330e pushing its 3rd year only has a steering system issue; knocking noise from either the steering rack or the control arms. Haven't brought it in, though. It's still under the BRI.

[@backtoshallabal6662]

did you buy it brand new?

[@2004cyrus]

@@backtoshallabal6662I bet not

[@patrickm.4754]

Yes, brand new. It's a common problem with the G20. Check the recall by the steering rack supplier.

[@preoksaha4504]

Have you guys had the trunk noise looked at yet? I’m curious to know what bmw says

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love German cars! I love y’all BMW! I love the red seats, I’m glad y’all have not had any problems with it

[@owenperry9937]

Love this car. Had zero issues either mine for about 55k now.

[@isaiahmalcolm7981]

Do you recommend getting one of these I am considering getting one that is pre owned with like 46k on it I am unsure if it is a good car?

[@owenperry9937]

@@isaiahmalcolm7981 I do recommend it. Not a lot of space, but great commuter car when you plug it in

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

wonder how much maintenance such as oil change, brakes etc when warranty runs out

[@shigemorif1066]

Did the door creak in addition to the trunk? It seemed like it did.

[@nattga]

I pretty much have the same nuisance plus the fuel gauge, it’s hard to predict the range, imo, when it keeps fluctuating depending on the e-range and gas seems to deplete quickly once on gas.

[@crecasens]

Yeah, this is very insightful. I just purchased a 2024 which was delivered about a month ago now. I did take a trip from Columbus Ohio down to Cincinnati. During the three day stay in Cincinnati I was able to drive around and electric because the hotel had free charging so when I got back home and filled up with gas I had only used about a quarter of a tank which cost me about $25 of premium gas fill. Now, I am curious about the car turning off. Mine doesn’t do that. My slight annoyance is that it doesn’t turn off until I lock the doors.

[@tonyn3227]

Give it few more years when warranty runs out, car is still new.

[@supremeetnel7707]

Th 330i is very reliable. Its not 2005 anymore

[@jvkelee]

You can turn off the auto shut off feature in the menus of the iDrive. 😊

[@eliteiel9747]

I wonder if the breaking and turning off annoyances are also there on the m340i. Afterall the breaking is usually gimicky on e vehicles, and I wouldn't expect a gas engine to just "turn off" when the door is opened.

[@lesvassallo5760]

The 330e is one of the best 3 series available. Mine is 6 years old 71000 miles looking to trade for another 330e

[@CarConfections]

Better hurry because they have discontinued it for 2025 model year in the U.S

[@davcuts2897]

So after one year, the trunk makes an annoying sound as it's closing, the brakes are a little jerky, and sometimes it will respond when you don't want it to when saying BWW or Lexus. These "problems" are why I finally took a chance and bought a MINI. BMW has improved not only their reliability but also that of MINI. To the point Consumer Reports named MINI the #3 most reliable car brand of 2024. They are expensive to get serviced once the warranty has expired, but BMW seems to have actually listened to their customers complaints and are building cars that spend far more time on the road and less being serviced in the garage.

[@cpl8168]

You guys didn't talk about whether smaller trunk (compared to the 330i) is an issue in everyday use. To me, that may be a dealbreaker for families, especially families with young children, and will be lugging around strollers, sport equipment, etc.

[@peterdirection4608]

What about the biggest problem. Which is after the battery is depleted. That engine is not powerful enough to handle the extra weight.

[@theunkownmr.562]

When i want to keep my 330e running when i get off i put it in sport mode to turn on the engine. Its the only way around the car turning off when exiting the vehicle if passengers are present.

[@ojiefaye]

Have you ever tried without charging the battery & use the car as a normal hybrid set up like a toyota hybrid? Does it bring charge to the battery or does it stay on pure ice when there is no charge to the battery? Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

It runs as a traditional hybrid when the battery is depleted. The engine will cycle on and off as needed and the battery gains charge from the engine and regen braking 👍

[@chrisdeming9287]

You should do a review of the M3.

[@Sleep_snoring-wx3cz]

Thanks for the review. The screen looks awful. It is so primitive at 7:09. Like if I bought a wide screen on ebay and just glued it to the dashboard. I had no idea BMW multimedia integration was so bad.

[@mobbymarkose]

While you judge and respond looking at a video, some of us own this car. idrive 8 with wide screen display is one the best in the business. Zero stability issues, bright, high PPI and snappy. Coming from someone who also owns Audi Q5 and previous gen 540i with idrive 7. 330e in xboost mode from signal to signal has serious torque, you got to drive one to feel what it really means when both electric and inline outputs combined power. Top it with one of the best NVH , you need to look at the rear view mirror to see how fast the car is accelerating. This is my daily for pick up and drop kiddo from school . 20 miles back and forth , hook for regular outlet charging and fully charged and ready to go for evening. 86 mpg average , I force this car to battery hold to drain the gasoline after a while so I can refuel it.

[@jppilotadventurez5251]

Sounds the like material may have been rubbing against those trunk support rails that smashes groceries when you close the trunk.

[@MoneyMakerRayRay]

Can't wait to own this car.. do have a question though. On long drives when the battery is " -- "does the car feel slower without the electric assistance or does it drive the same with enough passing power? Also pressing sports mode would solve the turning off issue when exiting, is still annoying though.

[@CarConfections]

I believe that the only time both systems completely work together to maximize power is in the XtraBoost drive mode, so there's no meaningful change in acceleration when the battery runs out. Thanks for watching!

[@kimrasmussen8352]

2 years not one problem

[@YorgosEU]

I'd like to install a dash cam on my 330. Which one do u use?

[@Quinton0520]

I’m sure it’s cheaper to own a Volvo s60 or Acura tlx vs this!

[@cpl8168]

Not the Volvo!

[@Drew-eh1ym]

Some of the annoyances you're mentioning are features that can easily be turned off.

[@frankb5603]

Paying for run flats is unnecessary. Get a good set of Michelin tires and get a better ride for less money.

[@dzeng]

Always wanted to know if there’s a bad glare with the instrument panel. Are you able to read your speed or anything on the screen when the sun is beaming on it?

[@CarConfections]

We haven't had any problems with that so far. The screens are angled just right!

[@dzeng]

@@CarConfections thanks for the reply! That was my major concern!

[@crecasens]

The car comes with run flats, but when it is time to replace them do you have to replace them with run flats?

[@cpl8168]

No, but it doesn't come with a spare, so that's something to think about.

[@cpl8168]

After the battery is depleted and the car is running solely on the gas engine, does it feel sluggish, given that the gas engine in the 330e puts out less than 200hp, and the battery weighs around 300lb?

[@CarConfections]

It's fine when you are driving normally. If you want more power, use XtraBoost which just makes gas and EV work together to their max

[@johnmcpeck2506]

I still don’t know how it feels to drive on electric power alone. Underpowered or no? Thanks !

[@CarConfections]

It's faster than most traffic still, under electric power

[@postalpancho]

Runflats are a complete rip off. Next time take a look at some Yokohama Apex V601. Sporty affordable tire. Would have saved you a some money and they look better. Perelli tires suck and they are expensive, if you’re dropping that much money you should have gotten some PS4S.

[@RangerMan2002]

Wearing an Alfa Romeo hoodie while reviewing a BMW is peak snark. 😆

[@CarConfections]

Alfa gave us nice a couple nice looking hoodies at an event we attended 🤷‍♂️

[@Cory69]

thats cheap asf for insurance they quoted me $399 a month lol or $4788 yearly!!!

[@madhukarangundu7661]

Is this car eligible for federal rebate program?

[@LilCrazyMan9389]

I got the vernasca and it wasn’t worth it. The leatherette is better

[@RobustArid379]

Check engine lights on

[@kyle-qw5yx]

There's something funny about BMW dealerships existing in Kentucky. lol

[@tomy8339]

Why have a power operated boot? It makes sense on an SUV or fastback like my Kia Stinger. But not a sedan. As far as the BMW assistant, just change it to dopey. "Hey dopey". "How may i help you"? 😅

[@Bainsx99]

Can anyone recommend me some Canadian automotive channels?

[@CalebCissna]

TheStraightPipes, ThrottleHouse, and Motormouth are my favorite Canadian channels

[@blitzrumble2956]

In Summary, No Issue

[@RobustArid379]

Review it after 30k to 80k miles

[@tonyastrom7757]

Car look dirty when clean

[@shano81]

Most videos report a numb driving experience. Less sporty more luxury. Do you feel this is accurate?

[@CarConfections]

This isn't a car core performance car but it still has a very dynamic feel compared to most new cars. Steering is somewhat numb but sport mode adds in a pleasant heft

[@shano81]

the interior of the car alone makes me heady. it is a super nice car@@CarConfections

[@steveyusa]

Assembled in Mexico

[@dynxmicjake]

is the 10 gallon fuel tank a joke or is that actually the capacity? 😂

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Sure thing! BMW is a well-known German automotive company that specializes in luxury vehicles. They're known for their sleek designs, powerful performance, and innovative technology. BMW offers a range of models, from sporty sedans like the 3 Series to luxurious SUVs like the X5. They also have electric and hybrid options for those looking for a more eco-friendly ride. Overall, BMW is all about combining style, performance, and cutting-edge features. Is there anything specific you'd like to know about BMW? Absolutely, King! When it comes to BMW, they have a reputation for crafting high-quality vehicles that deliver a thrilling driving experience. From their iconic kidney grille design to their advanced technology features, BMW cars are designed to impress. They offer a wide range of models, including sedans, SUVs, and electric vehicles like the i3 and i8. BMW is also known for their M Performance lineup, which offers enhanced performance and sporty styling. Whether you're looking for luxury, performance, or both, BMW has something to offer. Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to explore further!

[@MrIGameHard]

Wtf? 😂

[@cicada3312]

This sounds like an AI wrote it.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

@cicada3312 Yessir, my ai

[@2004cyrus]

Is this a commercial?

[@Niles-Guy]

BMW…means break my wallet

[@OPC249]

BMW: bring my wallet

[@johnnybravo5044]

German cars start squealing for repairs earlier than any other.

[@kuukuyankson2033]

The seats must stink though.😃

[@madhukarangundu7661]

Is this car eligible for federal rebate program?

[@CarConfections]

It was at the time we bought it. But regulations around this change every year so check with your local BMW dealership