I Bought A BMW 340i Is It A Good M3 Compromise?

I Bought A BMW 340i Is It A Good M3 Compromise?
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[@CalvinsCarDiary]

I have no idea why the first upload didn’t work. Sorry about that. Hope you like the vid. Hit like if you did and don’t forget to give me a follow on insta @calvinscardiary 👍

[@inwithsliminwithjim3416]

Calvin's Car Diary really strange there is no paddles, I thought all the autos had paddles, let alone the “sportiest” 340i version...

[@jamiehall8188]

Don’t quote me on that 😁

[@martinyoung3572]

another youtuber said youtube was having trouble with its conversions when videos get uploaded and should catch up later

[@ghostinthemachine76]

Shame about the lack of paddles, but great car none the less. I’d have that over an M3, save £15K and fit an LSD.

[@AppyG]

360p lovely quality Btw I know you didnt mean that xD

[@waynosdaboss]

Great video mate. Just bought one of these bad boys myself! So happy i made the right choice as ideally i wanted an M3 but went for this for the exact reason you mentioned ... value for money etc. This is also my first BMW!

[@herbie365012]

I bought a 16 plate 340i, added AP induction + Evolution racewerks decat which has transformed the car totally. Sounds the nuts, power on tap, throttle response a lot more responsive. Remap coming soon which will apparently take it to around 440ish bhp.... can’t wait!!

[@SuperArd666]

Be good to see that on llf when its mapped, if you can be arsed!

[@funkmasterjay]

Bought

[@1Motorbreath1]

I'm running an AP intake, VRSF 200 cell downpipe, LSD, coilovers and remap on mine and it's mad loud and fast now :)

[@herbie365012]

Did you do rolling road or plug in tunebox?

[@1Motorbreath1]

Proper software calibration, dyno will happen in 10 days, haven't had time yet. @@herbie365012

[@mateoleslie2035]

ive got a 2018 340i m performance and its too fun bruh. getting 0-60 times in about 4.3 seconds with x-drive. love it

[@Psalm_23]

I can't find X drive models anywhere. Where did you get yours from?

[@s5_b856]

@@Psalm_23 In germany there are lots of 440i/340i xdrive for sale

[@Psalm_23]

@@s5_b856 UK?

[@s5_b856]

@@Psalm_23 Srry don’t know about the UK

[@varsity2845]

Drove the 340i at the M performance school here in Thermal, CA as part of our BMW training. Was not disappointed. A BMW is made to be beat shit out of. I was impressed what it could do. Now I know why it’s called “Ultimate Driving Machine”. You don’t buy it for the reliability you buy it for the amazing driving experience. You gotta PAY to PLAY

[@EchoDefine]

360p. Perfects for my iPhone 3GS. Love it Calvin xx

[@gt546]

Echo Define did it take you a year to type this

[@islandtradewind]

I also picked up on the lack of paddles and the old style shifter knob, I think this is actually a 335 badged as a 340...pretty sure I saw the oil filter up front (so N55) and we know the B58's filter is buried in back by the firewall

[@b4nkrup710]

No way is it really lol thats gonna be fun

[@Areku06]

Nope that’s real 340i, engine cover is different on n55.

[@Billythekid0716]

Just got a 2017 340i, great spec, 30k miles and good price. Was looking at the golf R and S3 but for the money I paid (£24k) I think the 340i was the right choice. I’ve always had hatchbacks and glad to have something which I can drive to work and doesn’t look like a teenagers car (I’m 33 now). Looking to keep this car for 5+ years. If anyone is considering one, trust me, they move!

[@Billythekid0716]

Meant to add, this video was one of the main reasons for my purchase so thanks for doing what you do. Great video as always, giving a genuine review.

[@subz68]

I find myself pretty much in your situation and lean towards the 340i. How has your ownership been ?

[@Billythekid0716]

@@subz68 definitely no regrets mate, can’t beat it for the money imo.

[@B58Kizy]

@@subz68 the 340i is just such a good choice. I personally own one and love it so much. all I can say is get the m performance exhaust if possible (I didn't ) and red leather if u like

[@prodbyjayyy]

how’s the fuel economy on it like?

[@rangeroverroy]

Totally agree with you Calvin. I've got a 320d Sport..now it's not as fast as a 340..but it's a great all round car..200hp, 55mpg, 4 doors..what more would you want.

[@BurritoSenor]

A proper engine

[@deewats7029]

Drone shots and that now yeah. I see you 👀 levelling up. Keep it up

[@dismasjoseph7313]

I just picked up one of these. 2018 so nearly 4 years old and only 11,000 miles. Unlike the one you reviewed have the paddle shift for the gears. Absolutely beautiful 😍🤩

[@Slideslikebutter]

I bought a BMW Free40i

[@SenszR]

James Gunn piss off poshington

[@Slideslikebutter]

@@SenszR not posh, just pronouncing words properly...

[@mattdavenport7596]

Chief Juk where are you from

[@gt546]

2:00 sounds like theres some clicking in the steering mate , couldnt be indicators ona bmw

[@MasoradSK]

I’m about to buy 340i soon so thanks for the video. BTW about the shifting you’re totally right, it just feels more natural thanks to the g-forces.

[@michaelbourne2546]

Watched the full advert for you, keep up the good videos!

[@Shane_Marsh]

Another superb video mate, appreciate all the effort you put in to these uploads and we can feel your passion for these motors. It's like talking to a car mate. Waiting for the next installment.

[@andyparsley3744]

Cant believe it doesn't have paddles can't afford it anyway, will stick with my 335d it's a beast. Good vid mucker.

[@derekwhyle1884]

ECo-pro mode is designed to feel pokeless. It’s an economy mode that even reduces the air con to save mpg. Comfort is the normal day to day mode.

[@Weissman111]

Sport mode changes the car...well knock me down with a wet haddock.

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

What a fantastically, enjoyable form of employment you have. Truly blessed.

[@jackhill888]

Ill wait for the new 340i xdrive with 360 bhp

[@jkallo]

M340i xdrive will be a beast. Upward of rrp £50k when you opt for any options is a lot though. Shame they aren't considering a 330i x drive which would be a great sweet spot for the g20.

[@chrissyh20]

Great video & to see the excitement in your face. I’ve had mine 3 years from new and it puts a smile on my face every single day without fail! Love it!

[@npantaz]

I have one! (Black shadow edition). It is the most amazing to drive (and reliable) car I have had. Love it!

[@ph5937]

I'm off to test drive a 340i x drive tomorrow 😊

[@timothymertenton6981]

Bmw should fit bigger exhaust tips on these cars something to the size of golf 7.5 gti exhaust tips.

[@gmailsuckyourmum8951]

Timothy Mertenton Yeah to small and narrow boom 💥

[@johntandy6830]

1 of the best channels on KZbin keep it up

[@xenongames7533]

Not bad cars both 330is and 340is only question is how much do you want to spend on fuel and how often do you step on the accelerater? 😆😆😆

[@Ssh52]

360p gang

[@aowen1079]

The up gear selection for lower gear and down selection for higher gears are actually similar to race cars.. Just watch Australian v8 supercars its the same. Only thing is they still have a clutch to step on when they changing gears.

[@shahzadayub7191]

Wow. Aerial shots. Amazing. Keep up the good work👍

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

Another excellent video from you Calvin, been watching your videos since u was under 5k subs. Keep it up bruv

[@cmac2427]

Stop/Start on a turbocharged car is a crazy thing to do? You'd be hard pressed finding a car that's not turbocharged nowadays lol

[@laughinghyena345]

Actually, Calvin BMW is the only one that gets it right with the manual shifting, take note of WRC Rally cars they do it the same way i.e. Down to shift up and Up to shift down. They take into account the Gs that these cars are pulling. I guess the other manufacturers that do it the other way round aren't too confident about their cars ...hehehe

[@peterbrierley5134]

Who else could here the word "free" too many times.....great vids tho Calvin, found you throu LLF, now watch you both.

[@Northernerdownsouth]

The B58 is possibly the best modern engine BMW has made. I’m yet to drive a Fx car that doesn’t benefit from an aftermarket suspension kit (Birds B3 is 👌) ARBs, XHP gearbox remap and a stage 1. Different cars. But thats a lot of money you shouldn’t have to spend on an already expensive car.

[@liambrennan2605]

Nice video nice car intrigued by these mate has a 440i sounds and performs very well for a stock car seem good value as well.plenty of after market tuning potential

[@MrToastyman900]

What git de-specced the paddles, sports gearbox (with paddles and proper launch control) is standard on this so someone either did an oopsie in the configurator or is completely mad!

[@ellmoreable]

had a few m cars before my current m135i (63 plate) had to get into something with 5 doors whilst waiting for the f80 to drop in price. I had the same expectations (coming from a m135i) going into a test drive in a 340i and was massively underwhelmed with it. I know the m135i is a lot lighter but the 340i felt sluggish.

[@declanmoore1491]

The power delivery will feel a little different due to the weight. M135 & 235i’s feel like really cars where as 3 series feel like boats in a sense.

[@BunDMC]

Gear lever bmw always done the shift same as a rally sequential gearbox. I believed they change the way around in 2003ish when they made autobox adaptive. Alway weird had a 5series that shifted one way and a 3 series that shifted the other way.

[@dean1834]

Nice one Calvin keep delivering nice motor covers all the bases.

[@MrChels1997]

Recently started watching your stuff mate, great channel. Proper enjoyable vids 👌

[@46holl]

Sequential gearbox, you pull back to go up, it’s the right way 👍 Great vid

[@bEEBO178]

Except its not a sequential gearbox.

[@aldeen1982]

I first thought "shi** my internet connection sucks"... than I realized its only 360p available haha! are you serious?

[@TheMerlin1984]

The same in my 58 plate 135i coupe. A different machine in sport mode.

[@damindra]

Great vid Calvin, and to be fair my 6 Series M Sport Gran Coupe (640D) has the eco pro mode, and i only use it in traffic as it is just soooo comfy in stop start (pun intended) traffic. most of the time i am in comfort + as my car has option Variable Damper control, and i generally use it in comfort+ most of the time, then comfort when a bit windy on the motorway to keep it steady, and then on the twisty roads use Sport, i don't use Sport+ very often as it is bonkers quick enough in Sport and it changes the car completely! I am test driving the new 840D in a couple of weeks so be good to compare!! of the 340i has similar power as my diesel, just i reckon mine has more torque!!!!!

[@lovegar]

Nice one I have the same 640d Gran Coupe Msport with VDC remapped to 400bhp...………….I never use ECO Pro lol and I think you are restricted to about 60mph with that? Comfort Plus I find too soft, so tend to use Comfort for daily driving. Sport with gear selector to sport mode is a real licence loser. Sport +, I don't venture there with the DTC being turned off due to the chassis nature of the 640 GC

[@paullockwood7219]

Great car. B58 engine is a diamond. A far cry from an F80 M3 Comp though mate.

[@whosdat406]

REMAP IT! stage 1 with no engine mods can take that car to 430 BHP!, M3 (f80)comes stock at 425bhp

[@04mahmoodw]

And remap an m3 to stage 1 and you get 510bhp

[@mikeb718]

@@04mahmoodw I think that price is the main point here m8 not every one can afford an m3 !

[@4m1rh4mz4hu5541n]

Smashing it. Subscribed 👌🏼

[@tentotwo8290]

I thought it was a 4ltr, BMW playing number games again 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@lukebell1231]

The Hawaiian did u think the 335 was a 3.5?

[@tentotwo8290]

@@lukebell1231 in the "old days" a 325 was a 3 series with a 2.5 👍

[@nickslidel]

@@tentotwo8290 and now with turbo charging, it's the equivalent of. So 340 is 3.0 turbo but power of what would be NA 4.0 in "original" BMW model list

[@askfrank6003]

If it had JB4 on it you like it lot more... and eco is to help the pockets...

[@TDS981]

Good video Calvin picking up some tips for my own channel. 👍

[@samadkayani7185]

340I without the sports gear box/paddle shifters is a little off tbf.

[@johnmclaughlin2845]

Tune it to the max and go and see Ricky again m4 chaser

[@idek_man007]

Just rewatching this… 23grand???? That’s impossible to get nowadays!!!

[@livinglegacy8429]

2018 340i or 2018 440i GC?

[@Gally89714]

Calv you wishing we was back in 2003 with the 360p :P

[@waynecurtis7057]

Exactly, eco mode 🤦‍♂️

[@davey4808]

Yes mate

[@ryandavies3014]

Keep up the content mate, been watching a few months now brilliant videos

[@onedaymyfriend]

Lovin' the vids Calvin. Where's the Lotus at? 🤔

[@1234andrewjones]

Watch out for major alloy wheel corrosion.....🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andriusGNR]

Never seen one in my life actually didn’t even know it exists 340i 🧐so weird this badge, I’m used to see 540i but 340i whaaat ? It’s not v8 anymore ☹️

[@ToxCcc]

Surprised you can buy a 340i without a Sports Transmission

[@DownShiftThrottle]

On the early 340i's you could. From 2017 they only offered the sports gearbox.

[@Onizukachan915]

How the hell do you get an Msport without sports trans? Even my f31 328d has it.

[@starter099bf]

I love my freefreefive

[@jaylakhani5568]

Awesome video

[@TS-di3pp]

13:40 Cue n54 n55 fanboys. 😡

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Great video yet again keep up the good work

[@kingsaf90]

4 years ago you could get a 340i for £23k!?

[@Only_coco]

Completely possessed when he saw the golf R

[@xenongames7533]

4:20 rip 😂😂

[@ProSaiyanYer]

Do you happen to have a promo code for regtransfers Calvin? 👍🏼

[@LeonAyalaPaviour]

Couple bits, yeah it’s an 8 speed and I’m v confused why it doesn’t have paddles considering it’s an m sport....??

[@inwithsliminwithjim3416]

Leonjoap yeah, really strange - hopefully it’s not a crashed one with a replaced and wrong steering wheel - makes no sense that it hasn’t got paddles

[@LeonAyalaPaviour]

Inwithsliminwithjim even the regular sport trim autos have paddles as standard...

[@AnotherYoutuber460]

Because it’s got the auto box not the sports auto box. Sports auto had paddles and different software and different gear lever.

[@LeonAyalaPaviour]

thug898 no, m sport trim cars have the same interior as the sport trim cars, only the steering wheels are different. The msport package is an exterior aesthetic package.

[@LeonAyalaPaviour]

thug898 and all autos are the 8 speed, only the m3 etc have the 7 speed duel clutch auto

[@leemorson4432]

340i 👍 good vid, love mine.

[@alihus2087]

Sick beamer

[@tkburn1439]

No sports auto specced on that car! no wonder it felt dead!

[@AndrewSmotor]

Do you have to drive with the door open to listen to music?🤔🙄😂

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Andrew s 😂🤣🤣 yea it’s propa annoying!!

[@AndrewSmotor]

Bet it's a bit chilly in this weather 🤣😂

[@windowtintinguk]

No paddles, that’s a crime!!!

[@usmanarshid4354]

No flappy paddles ?

[@theraveofdave6435]

Its so annoying how the car hasnt got paddles

[@rossiterl]

Where is that pic next to the stately home taken?

[@louis3127]

If your talking about the thumbnail then it's a church not a house 😂

[@Joeseffel]

I Uploaded In 360p Is It A Good 1080p Compromise? Enjoyed the video all the same though, too entertaining to get upset over a few missing pixels 👍

[@204driver]

“Stop start on a turbocharged car , crazy “ . Calvin , this statement is exactly how I think . Another good video mate

[@James-iw4fz]

does it really need M PERFORMANCE written on it

[@utuffright5441]

What’s happening with high mileage Range Rover

[@markjames2343]

Every car becomes dull in eco mode. Even the RS3 is too tame in eco!

[@simon9479]

I think you should know your information about the car before you do a review 7 or 8 gears it’s eight by the way

[@Crusherbeats]

I had this car it better than the non turbo m3

[@MancNwt]

If you daily drive a 600hp golf not much is gonna excite you tbh 😂

[@qEnergize]

Who the FUCK get this car or any auto for that matter without paddles? Fucking dreadful....

[@jonathanclarkewater]

You re only here once. Don t get this over the M3/M4 car if you can afford it.

[@notmanynamesleft]

M cars too expensive too maintain for what little you get extra over a car like this.

[@unknown_user283]

notmanynamesleft not true, a true M car is unmatched. Not just on paper but the “feel” they give you.

[@notmanynamesleft]

Johnny Five yea I know what your saying but that ‘feeling’ fades when the maintenance bills mount up! To daily an M car you need deep pockets

[@sevenseems4917]

340i is better than m3. simply better engine, better tuning potential and much much cheaper to maintain than m3 engine

[@sleepercell9926]

This isthe point that I woulda bought an Alfa Guillia.

[@347mas]

Fast car

[@danielwoodland9576]

360p after 10 hours. Come on KZbin.

[@cohen855]

Bmw are good if u pay for the m spec the rest are basic ,and all handle like a pig in the wet

[@manjbeatz]

360p doing absolute bits 😂

[@ryankennedy8452]

I’m trying to sell my F80 competiton pack with 30k miles and can’t get £10k over 23k!l :(

[@hamzahali7969]

You need to buy a 335d that's rapid 👌315bhp and the torque is mad

[@AngloSaxonVanguard]

They're crap

[@bimush123]

335 is twin turbo....

[@danielg.2428]

Only 2007 to 2009(n54). And single twin scroll(n55) after 2009👍👍👍

[@bimush123]

@@danielg.2428 correct my man 🤙🤙

[@chemicalyinbalanced]

Does he actually own this business, or does he just work for them?