MY NEW BMW! Good bye Melbourne Red M240i

[@alanmillbrowprivate]

Great choice. I got my first BMW a month ago.. 2024 M240i in Brooklyn grey! Absolutely love it.. already done 2,000 miles 🚗💨🇬🇧 your videos helped me choose

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you so much! congratulations on your M240i! Lovely vehicle

[@Eli.347]

Such a fire car and an amazing value for what you're getting. Congrats!!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you so much! I love M240i

[@thomasetesta5641]

Best of luck Allen; I have loaded 2022 M240xi in Portimao Blue which is gorgeous; waited 4 months after ordering and only has 7k miles and wouldn’t change a thing

[@AllenBMWDurham]

amazing! portimao is such a nice blue for being a non individual colour, I loved my 2022 thundernight M240i and honestly, I'm just not ready to be done with this car yet lol so I have to keep getting them

[@Wescoast650]

Black is awesome and no color looks better when clean, but it's a pain in the ass to keep clean. I had 2 previous cars in black and will never get black again. Good thing you only keep cars for 1yr max. Congrats on the new ride!

[@fjg109g6]

Decisions, decisions…I hear you, brother…

[@AllenBMWDurham]

wanted a 2025 but timing just happened this way lol

[@fjg109g6]

@@AllenBMWDurham I get that…I was hoping to get a 2025 M440i xDrive GC but because of bad timing, I had to settle for a 2024…not that it’s a bad thing 😁

[@erickcastillobardales1187]

Hey Allen, great choice again with the M240, I had the M240 Portimao Blue and 340 Brooklyn Grey and they are awesome cars. I’m just changing the 240 for the new X6 40i carbon black, let’s see how it goes. Great videos!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for watching! Congratulations on the X6! I'm just a M240i kinda guy

[@78MT87]

Awesome! Can't wait to check it out the next time !

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching!

[@BlockMaker64]

Congrats Allen. Amazing cars.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you

[@JRZ67]

I bought a stripped down ‘24 230i xdrive. Black Sapphire with Canberra beige seats. I really wanted the Portomao Blue with Canberra. Paid cash. I did not overextend my budget with the 240i.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

good job man! Sounds like a nice spec, if I had never tasted the B58 and became spoiled perhaps I could do 230i lol

[@ikraam19]

Black sapphire is a great colour and looks awesome on the 2 series. Congrats

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you so much! it looks so good so long as I can keep it that way

[@Youppp]

Bro be grateful 🙏🏾 you gotta 2024 m240i. Ok it's not got the 2025 upgrades. But all is good be happy for the things you have rather than hanker after the things you don't.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Believe me, I'm so grateful, I just wanted to carry on the tradition of getting the next model year car to share with you on the channel more so than anything but I'll gladly drive anything we have

[@Sold_a_dummy]

I have the 23 Black. Beautiful but as we all know it better to get it professionally detailed. But it's the best looking color IMO for that car. Switching to having the black parts body color is a welcome change. Now to stop modifying mine ... #addicted

[@AllenBMWDurham]

as much as i've enjoyed having not black or white since 2016, the black just looks so menacing, loving it so far after 1 day lol

[@apisan2532]

W allen, one day you’ll get a M don’t worry

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you

[@arkas150]

Nice choice...... Youre the reason I bought a 2023 black M240i. But you need some black wheels and tint :)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Haha congratulations! I've had so many people contact me and tell me the same thing all around the world.

[@TJZTechShow]

Great choice! M240i is an amazing bang for your performance buck. TBH I do not like the new vents on the 25s but iDrive 8.5 would be nice. I’m loving my 2023 M240 and plan on keeping it for a looong time.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thanks man! the value proposition of the M240i is unbeatable if you are looking for performance. I like the new vents and iDrive8.5 as the ambient lighting is a bit more apparent in the car and just nice to have a chance but I'll gladly enjoy this 2024 until I either get into a 2025 or perhaps something else lol

[@Johndl1988]

Yeah Allen Another one Niiiiiiice Maybe consider the M340i Xdrive I remember back in the having my Dyb 330i mpg fully loaded with every option. That was fun 🤩

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I love M340i but I love the size and design of the M240i so much

[@David_D.926]

Congrats Allen! I'm looking at the 2025 M240I XDrive as my next vehicle. Just wondering if you have ever driven one with the upgraded brakes. Not sure if you have the same option ,called "Cooling and High Performance" pkg here in U.S. I'm just wondering how much of a difference the upgraded brakes in that package are compared to the "regular" brakes in the M Sport pkg. Thanks!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching! If you intend to track your vehicle, there may be some benefit. If this is just for use on road, the upgraded brakes and cooling and such won't make a difference.

[@David_D.926]

@AllenBMWDurham Thanks for the response. If I am not happy with the "regular" M Sport brakes, does BMW M Performance have this brake upgrade as a stand alone option? And if you know how much?? Thanks again!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@David_D.926 I'm sure you could, however if I was going upgraded brakes, I would just go aftermarket brembos

[@TheNewBDetailer]

Congratulations!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you!

[@kenleung4537]

the blue m2 beside yours are those gold wheels factory or did the owner powder coat? If so any idea what colour he chose? I’m assuming they used a prismatic paint colour.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

factory wheels kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPcXqKcmpesrKssi=Klac4LPDNetgZCQp

[@rafikshahnazarian7632]

Great choice 👌

[@AllenBMWDurham]

really can't go wrong

[@stevehrocks]

Love that you stayed with the M240i. So, you’re thinking the MY25 is the full LCI for the G42? No mild hybrid or iDrive 9 for MY26?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

first 2025 just landed today, this is the LCI, no mild hybrid and also iDrive8.5. I don't think we will get iDrive9 in MY26 but lets see

[@stevehrocks]

@@AllenBMWDurham awesome! Looking forward to your video on it!

[@Digiphex]

Is the blue CS next to you for sale? I am interested.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Sold

[@lawrencelam242]

Good choice another m240i but red better than black😁

[@AllenBMWDurham]

i'm glad I had this red as it is now also discontinued for 2025

[@nateprague2719]

Hey I just got my 2024 m240i x drive two weeks ago with 600 miles on it. Do I qualify for break in maintenance with an m240i if im under 1200 miles? And any tips to keep this bmw going for over 130k miles?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

No break in service on non-M car, if you are looking for longevity, baby the car, do oil changes more frequently

[@chrisk525]

When do you anticipate doing a video of the 2025 M340? I think they should be getting to dealers any day now.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Once I get one

[@cmoney360CS]

Wait this car doesn’t have lumbar support? It’s a different button above the 4 in one button. And it adjust the side bolsters. Securing you for twisty roads. Hugs your ribs.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

the 4 direction circle is lumbar, the other one is side bolster that requires you to get vernasca leather to gain

[@jasonk12345]

m240i is such a great car as you know, but you made it seem so shitty because it was like your 20th choice. i know youve had m240i's the prior two years, but still. i drive an m240i myself (24 thundernight) and id watch and rewatch your vids while waiting for my build last year. thanks for that. but this was depressing. m240i is fucking great. be proud of it! :)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I love M240i, it's the best all around vehicle we make for the money. I'm on my 4th one for a reason, just feel bad for my viewers that I just keep choosing the same thing lol

[@chenb72]

Said goodbye to my Portimao Blue M240i earlier this year after almost a year of fun times. Hello 2024 G80 M3 competition 😁

[@AllenBMWDurham]

amazing, awesome level up

[@bobstarr]

Hey Allen, I'm a couple weeks behind but did you hear the 2026 M2 will come with xDrive? This could be your M car.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I have heard of the 2026 BMW M2 M xDrive. Almost certain I would choose manual RWD with less power for my own enjoyment

[@ricktrue8441]

The red looks way nicer.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I'm glad I had melbourne red before they took it away but I must say, i'm digging the black right now, just looks mean

[@rickrolled2691]

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a 25 M2…..decisions

[@MrCuz85]

when are 2025 m240i coming out?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

first one just landed today

[@USMC_LAterZ]

430 is simply gross. How much is that M2CS?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

$109k CAD sold

[@ryanhuggett7660]

I was in that car last night

[@AllenBMWDurham]

yes sir

[@allanchen8496]

Don't all BMWs need 91/93?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Yeah so I'm good with 91 vs 93 if not full m car

[@kenleung4537]

M240i has a minimum 89 sticker on the gas cap so could save a bit especially during winter

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@kenleung4537 not worth, reduce fuel economy and performance results so you just fill more frequently

[@DenverBMW]

1% came back eh

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Yes sir, so sweeeeet

[@MR_SPICY]

What's 1% ？ You pay 1% of msrp for 12 months?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Correct

[@jeffl1944]

You can’t afford 200 more Canada must be hard

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Canada really hard lol

[@tonydrives]

Lol what’s the point of taking the credit hit to trade into same exact car

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I have to switch cars every year based on my employee plan so I don't have any choice, also the credit hit is so light, I'm not too worried about it

[@LemonViper00]

Most likely BMW’s employee purchase. Usually around the 12,000km

[@tonydrives]

@@LemonViper00how much depreciation is he eating on every flip

[@Youppp]

Bro your struggling to find BMW's to buy and having to put up with any old model. That ain't right. And you work for bmw. Take the advice of @dedan2 and stop paying loans. I went from an Alpina 5 series to a shitty Ford about 12vyears ago. Snd yes it was hard but you gotta "cut your coat to suit your cloth," as my ma would say. Now I just ordered sn M2 2025. It's ok to drive any car. Its better to wait save money and get the car you want at the price you want. Don't feel you need to keep up. You don't. Besides seeing your neighbours face when you go from a crap car to a top tier car is priceles.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

its not a matter of keeping up, my employee lease program only last 1 year max and since the 1% promo came up I had to switch. I'll likely eventually get a 2025 but I was hoping it would be this time just to keep up with the traditions of the channel. Good advice but my circumstances are slightly different than someone who isn't employed here. Congratulations on your M2 btw

[@jeffl1944]

Have to get a better job in Canada

[@AllenBMWDurham]

haha I love my job

[@Andres0603]

😢😢

[@AllenBMWDurham]

don't like the black?

[@dedan2]

Stop upgrading cars each year. You're locking yourself into a life where you'll always be paying loans

[@pokemong9837]

He has the benefit of the BMW Employee Lease Program. His car & insurance payment combined is probably lower than an insurance payment alone for those of us non BMW employees (this is the case for a relative of mine).

[@AllenBMWDurham]

correct

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I'm quite aware, been in this business a long time, however I have the benefit of being an employee of BMW so my drive your brand program makes it all worth it, and also makes for better content for you, my viewers

[@dedan2]

​@AllenBMWDurham my thing is, at multiple points throughout the video you said your payment went up by $100 and that was too much, and you needed a lower lease. All of which makes me believe you're putting yourself beyond your budget to drive these cars. Also you should consider to option harman/kardon speakers in your cars.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@dedan2 my 1 year lease was ending anyway and the main point was that I was able to switch to a better equipped m240i for about a $120/month less per month since my employee lease program improved for the month of August. I'm not stretching myself to drive these cars. This is exactly in my set budget range for a car payment and still take care of my family. I've had Harman kardon in 2 of my previous g42s and it's really awesome how loud and clear it is but I rarely blast my music so loud to appreciate it and I find the regular audio to be good enough with the subwoofers it already has