ONE OF THE BEST CARS EVER MADE... and it's an SUV?! // BMW X3 M40i

The BMW X3 M40i is one of the most understated and under-appreciated cars today. With the powerful B58 turbo inline 6 engine mixed with room for the whole family, it’s one of the best cars you can buy today!
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[@ganuv]

The 8 speed ZF transmission is not a DCT but a torque converter, but it’s one of the best in the business.

[@chikmnunget]

Better than a lot of DCTs

[@alan_is_insane2343]

It is, but I liked the DCT in my f80 and e92 a lot more.

[@keponen331]

its good BECAUSE its not a DCT, they break

[@alan_is_insane2343]

@@keponen331they do? That’s news to me. BMW DCT are pretty much bulletproof and provide a way better experience. Porsche PDKs are godlike.

[@keponen331]

@@alan_is_insane2343 Yes. Audi, VW dual clutch are famous for self destructing. Most M cars barely have miles, thats why they're "bulletproof". But those should be manual anyway. I'd always pick a torque over dct

[@b.f.378]

Love my 2019 X3 M40i. Got it last summer. Since then I made many mods to it so it looks more aggressive, and sounds more aggressive. It's fast stock, but I have Stage 2 tune and Stage 3 transmission tune, and catless downpipe so I'm pushing about 500 hp... This thing is insanely fast and surprises people on the road with the power and sounds.

[@deanritz1540]

Who did you use for Both tunes ?

[@b.f.378]

@@deanritz1540 I did

[@mannyk7100]

what did you do to make it look more aggressive? I am looking at getting a blacked out one for my wife

[@lockheedload]

I have a 2021 m40i. I agree- it's an amazing daily driver. All that power and still gets decent gas mileage.

[@gbrianjohnson]

I have a 2018 X3 M40I. I absolutely love it. In 2018 there was no such thing as an X3 M so in 2018 the M division had a huge part in the car. Mine has the M Exhaust and M Diff. Also on a side note I added a Carbahn Stage 1 bumping me to 470 HP. Runs 0-60 in 3.5. Love It......

[@ZachEgbert]

It really is crazy what we can do with cars like ours. These cars are so slept on! I bet yours sounds insane. I hope I can get mine as fast as yours soon! 💪🏻

[@mikelaary911]

How many miles ? How has maintenance been?

[@yesitsme8943]

Hey man, got a 2018 here as well. I've done more than a few things to it and am still absolutely in love with the vehicle. I had a company install remote start (I use Starline 2) and especially here where I love where it's called. It's lovely to arrive in a warm cabin when it's -20 celcius. lol

[@rogerspalding5673]

I bought a 2018 X3 M40i. I would never trade it for the new 2024 model which has too many safety nannies which I don't want and cannot turn off.

[@heloisa_m_m]

I have 2018 too, I love my baby, she's perfect ❤

[@javierramirez2437]

Yassss lol i got my 2018 x3 m40i February

[@alp.2330]

Great review! I just picked up a 2019.

[@ZachEgbert]

Thank you! I hope you love it! 🙌🏻

[@cheekydevil3241]

G’day! Dope vid! Congrats on the whip! I have a 2020 m340i, stage 1 with AWE DP. I’m in Boise, ID. Cheers!

[@Built2Fast]

RK Tunes makes a sweet CAI for this. I’ve added a lot of things to my 2021 x3 m40i. Got it with under 10k miles on it. Mine was the extended shadow line edition as well. I should do a walk around on mine

[@micraw714]

Yes! We traded our old macan s in for one of these a few years ago and it's so fun. Can't stop modding it lol 😅 sometimes I find it more fun than my m2 and m3 even, it's a blast

[@ZachEgbert]

I just started modding mine and I’m love seeing the potential that can come out of this car. It’s amazing! I’m glad you’re loving yours!

[@micraw714]

@@ZachEgbert definitely and nice! Thanks, they're so fun. I'm doing a VRSF downpipe this week and hoping for upgraded hpfp next 🙏 I'm tempted to eventually do an upgraded turbo eventually but constantly have to remind myself that it's the family car 😄

[@thedrvn]

I picked mine back up from NVM Motorsport UK yesterday now stage 2+ panel filter, downpipe, mid pipe and meth now running 700hp 920nm it's absolutely rapid and still super civilized in eco mode

[@ZachEgbert]

That’s insane! I hope I can get mine up to 700hp one day! Next time I come to the UK you gotta let me check yours out!

[@misterrmoon797]

for a explanation on this remote start issue though i know this video is old....there was a german law that prohibited remote start due to safety to others concern and it wasnt appealed till about 2020ish so thats why your 2019 has no remote start.

[@ZachEgbert]

That’s good to know! Thanks for sharing that!

[@steveeatedyou]

I was lucky enough to grab a 2020 M40i before the June 20th date when they locked the DME. I have not modded it yet really other than some visuals. Best car i've ever owned. Fastest car I've ever owned. I did not get the m sport diff or variable suspension but that won't matter after I install the X3M swaybars and KW3 coilovers. Super Super happy with it!

[@ZachEgbert]

They really are amazing cars. One of the best “all around” cars on the market. Next up for me is probably some bigger wheels and tires, I want to go up to 21” instead of the stock 19” I’m running.

[@jhypark3712]

what is the DME?

[@Abundance4LL]

My dream car rn

[@BallerMcBallersonn]

Really good review. What year was this model? I thought that generations X3 only had heated seats and didn't offer cooled seats

[@ZachEgbert]

Thank you! Mine is a 2019. Maybe the X3’s from 2017 and older didn’t offer it but the G01 generation got them? 🤔

[@ChazR25]

We have a 2020 and cooled seats weren't an option

[@CarsandTechInfo]

@@ChazR25Maybe that was bc of the chip shortage or it's because ventilated front seats are a $500 extra option you have to add which requires you to add the Premium package

[@md8744]

Yah bro. Everyday I just been wishing my work ends soon just for me to drive my M40i 2018 home on fryway wooooo feel satisfied and very fun car for everyday drive. It is better than my old MDX 2019 is every time you reach to trafficlight about turning right you slow down then look no car coming then you push gas it obeys you accelerate fast right away not like others.

[@ZachEgbert]

These cars are so underrated! I love getting in mine after a long day at work and zooming home. I don’t think I’ll get rid of it for a long time!

[@alan_is_insane2343]

Yep. Audi/vw dcts suck. M cars and Porsche DCTs are rock solid. I’ve had 3M cars and 911s. Check the forums. They are reliable.

[@samuelfreericks168]

Sadly this isnt a dct tho

[@tonyhero1628]

The 2018 year car is the best one for all !!!

[@paulrakis]

Why is 2018 best year ? I'm looking to buy a 2019 it's the same from what I know.

[@tonyhero1628]

@@paulrakis 2018 / 360HP models are the only ones weight only 1800 kg EU Norm and build in Germany, after that the production started in the USA and weight went uo to over 2000 kg

[@paulrakis]

@tonyhero1628 wow thata very interesting. So 2019 they were make here in the USA? I thought all the M units or high ends modles were made in germany. Wow il definitely get a 2018 then

[@mark_nz]

Im looking at one of these, but im slightly nervous about the fuel consumption. Then again, it doesn't sound much worse than my current 08' honda accord euro!

[@thegerman3911]

They have a 25th East and 97th South Street in Mexico? Hmmm. Thats odd. Also, I dont think a mere downpipe is going to make you keep up with an Urus. Other than that. Great video. Im thinking about canceling my Audi RS3 and getting a BMW X3 M40i Xdrive. I like the practical aspects of the SUV and still have the playfulness if I need it.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

It’s so hard to find a 3 series with ventilated seats but the x3 has it?

[@nicksoldatos]

Nice video. Do you know what kind of material is the steering wheel made of? The options say leather but it has a foamy kind of slippery feel to it.

[@IronMikeG]

Beautiful car. I think it is perfect for those looking for space, comfort and sportiness. Do you think there is a perceptible difference with the K&N filter and 100 octane petrol?

[@ZachEgbert]

I wouldn’t know what sort of difference there would be with those. I bet with the right tune mapping combined with those upgrades you could have a pretty noticeable difference. But even stock the car leaves very little to be desired!

[@michaelnyden8056]

I just don't like the pops of turbo cars, I don't get why everyone loves it so much.

[@matthewf.5761]

How many miles did it have on it when you got it and how many does it have now? How has it been? I’m really close to pulling the trigger on a 2020 M40i at my local dealer with the Premium package as well as the M diff. Test drove it and it drove amazing! It has a clean history, regularly maintained at a BMW dealership by the previous owner. The caveat so to speak is that it has 95k miles on it. Seems to be all highway based on the car’s shape.

[@ZachEgbert]

I bought mine with 46,000 miles and I’m at 137k miles now. It’s been dead reliable and I’ve had no real issues at all mechanically. It’s a great car, and as long as it’s been properly maintained, it shouldn’t have any issues! I love that car and would definitely buy it again if I had to do it over!

[@mannygomez154]

Where have you seen a stock 19 X3 M40i do 0-60 in 4 seconds? The time is 4.4. The 23 does it in 4.1 (car and driver).

[@ZachEgbert]

The 4.4 is the official time from BMW, but in all the owner groups I’m part of, A LOT of them were getting faster or even some got under 4 seconds stock. Car companies lie about their 0-60 numbers often so they don’t take away from their higher end cars. Because if the M40i is so fast and good, what’s the point of buying an X3M? So they be conservative in advertising, but real world practice they’re faster than advertised.

[@mannygomez154]

@@ZachEgbert I’m well aware of the manufacturer times. The best time I’ve seen is 4.1 0-60. Thanks for the response.

[@bryanjuell7686]

How are the ventilated seats? Comfort and cooling? thanks!

[@ZachEgbert]

They work great! Ive found the cooled seats in other cars is almost “too much” and it makes me feel like my clothes are wet. These ones are just nicely cooling and help with long road trips. The comfort is great also! It has the adjustable thigh extensions too, so it’s easy to fit to you. I’ve gone on a ton of long road trips in the car and have loved all of them!

[@joelander4377]

How has maintenance been and any mechanical issues?

[@ZachEgbert]

I had one $15 gasket fail that I replaced myself but other than that, it’s been perfect!

[@ttinnovations3310]

Do or did you get any problems with carbon buildup with the direction injection??

[@ZachEgbert]

I haven’t had any issues at all with carbon build up even 2.5 years into ownership now.

[@rkkroger]

Definitely not nappa leather

[@kilian76]

@10:40 is that clicking sound - interior rattles?

[@jackbrickhouse1]

i think thats the paddle shifters

[@vr4junkie385]

What year is yours??

[@ZachEgbert]

2019!

[@DonnieDVILL]

Now would you say in the long run it can last another 5-6 years? Because I’ve been wanting to get a used 2019-2021, and I’ve been doing some research and looks like hopefully and finally some newer bmw models have been shown with great reliability ratings and the bmw x3 is the sweet spot for me. Especially the m40i, way better gas mileage and sounds just as good as the M comp. But would you say it would be worth it for longer commutes, because just in one day for me going to work and coming back home from work is 70-75 miles 😢 😂

[@ZachEgbert]

My car has been nothing but reliable so far. I just crossed over 120k miles and still 0 issues. And 30k of those miles have been with a stage 1 tube and a catless downpipe and still not one hiccup with the car. BMW definitely killed it here and I don’t think you would have anything to worry about. The only thing I’d say to get is a warranty / protection for the windshield. I get a lot of chips and breaks because I drive so much and each windshield replacement is $1800 😅 but luckily I have coverage for that.

[@BopperNoStopper]

frequent trans, diff and engine oil changes, and itll last

[@thewanderingsoul111]

@@BopperNoStopper how frequently (miles) ? I am looking at a 2021 M40i with 25k miles on it.

[@jhypark3712]

Why is noone looking post 2021 year? Is the LCI version not as good? I'm sure its got heaps of nice tech but is something else worse off than the 2018-2021?

[@samuelfreericks168]

@@jhypark3712the 2021s have a the mild hybrid system and from what Ive seen in other comment sections and reddit those ones seem to have far more issues than the pre 2021 models.

[@andrewcouper770]

I found it too noisy and the torque was quite disappointing

[@malikfreeman11]

What’s the stock horsepower?

[@samuelfreericks168]

The 2018 has 355 horsepower

[@alan_is_insane2343]

Nice vid. What speed did the urus pass you?

[@ZachEgbert]

Around 90ish is when it pulled away!

[@alan_is_insane2343]

Damn! That’s impressive. I’ve seen a few M40 vs X3Ms and the M40s usually crush the Ms to around 50

[@Kiokennn982]

Its actually 382 hp

[@giovanni1169]

I believe after 2020 they have 382.

[@steveeatedyou]

2018-2019 is 355hp

[@heloisa_m_m]

What does he turn it off on at 16:00?

[@ZachEgbert]

I was taking the car out of manual mode! I clicked the shifter over to normal then back into sport to turn off manual.

[@tonyhero1628]

35k never no way not one car to be found on the internet market a 2018 with under 40k miles incl tax cheapest on the market is 42k plus tax so ver 50k so this is fake but cool news

[@jackbrickhouse1]

i bought one Jul 23 2024 , 32.8k sticker. 36.5 out the door. They rejected my offer for 35k out the door. I financed through my credit union and was pre approved. I waited 3 days for them to reach out and they didnt budge :(. I went back in and bought it at their price. Joe Perillo BMW dealership in Chicago. 2019 x3 m40i, all the options (premium, executive and tech) , 31k odometer, very clean interior 9/10, exterior 8/10. Its possible to find one.

[@gordonyz4]

my good condition 52k miles 18 trade in value is only $23k.. fully loaded except da+..

[@tonyhero1628]

@@jackbrickhouse1 but not with less than 30.000 miles

[@tonyhero1628]

@@gordonyz4 23 grand sell it to me ill buy it on spot (if not a crashed car)

[@tonyhero1628]

@@gordonyz4 sell it to me ❗️

[@mlif3813]

Your too big for the suv you look like you drive pick ups

[@Imaginaryassshole]

x3M > x3M40i 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ZachEgbert]

I agree, but the X3 M40i can be bought for $35k, put a tune and Downpipe on it, and it’s just as fast as the X3M and you save $15k 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@samuelfreericks168]

@@ZachEgbertand more comfortable suspension