THIS WILL MAKE YOU WANT A BMW 340i

Wheels:
Apex ARC-8R w/ brushed clear finish
Front: 18x8.5 ET35 bit.ly/3mRdkqM
Rear: 18x9.5 ET45 bit.ly/3DMXMey
Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4
Front: 245/40/R18
Rear: 275/35/R18
Suspension:
Bilstein B16 coilovers
Wiechers Sport front strut brace bit.ly/31hiJgq
Brakes:
F80 M3 calipers ebay.to/3hv374B
Stoptech slotted rotors bit.ly/3FOCUEZ
EBC Red Stuff pads bit.ly/3G1nzEd
Goodridge steel braided brake lines bit.ly/3CTh2WR
Engine:
Bootmod3 Stage 1 tune bit.ly/2Fd4cLA
MST intake bit.ly/3snTdCl
AWE Tuning exhaust bit.ly/2Uez81R
Interior:
M Performance Race Display steering wheel bit.ly/3kYt8Z5
M Performance dry carbon trim kit bit.ly/3mjOMGD
M Performance dry carbon gear selector and trim bit.ly/3veFxuZ
M Performance dry carbon e-brake bit.ly/3GLKNw5
Kies dry carbon paddle shifters bit.ly/33FObat
P3 vent gauge bit.ly/3mmqSJ6
Apple CarPlay MMI bit.ly/3bFV2Uw
Exterior:
Carbon fiber side skirt extensions bit.ly/3mysxwx
Carbon fiber rear diffuser bit.ly/3acV7yS
Carbon fiber front lip bit.ly/3uG8ZcC
The F30 340i offers spectacular value for money. It’s practical, reliable and reasonably quick. With a huge selection of mods available and a massive online community, it’s easy to see why these cars are in such high demand. In this video, I discuss what it’s been like to live with this car for the past two years.
Camera Equipment used:
Canon R5 amzn.to/3MhOdbA
Canon 50mm f1.8 amzn.to/3Eq2bI8
Canon 24-105mm f/4 geni.us/c4c0ot
Mic geni.us/O6cBlG
00:00 Intro
00:57 What is it?
01:27 What I love
02:03 What I hate
02:43 Auto vs manual
03:49 Cost of ownership
04:45 Maintenance
05:43 Modifications
07:45 Common problems
09:28 Outro
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[@justinbuice]

My complete F30 modification list ---> geni.us/f30-mods

[@IronPickle420]

I opted for my 2018 340ix over an F80 M3, mostly for the AWD and cost effectiveness of modifications. Currently big turbo and fbo, on a custom flextune. Runs 10s like clockwork. It's probably my favorite sedan I've owned

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

The m3 sounds like garbage also

[@PixelYohan]

@@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth I like how it sounds irl :(

[@wyasupreme]

@@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth it doesn’t sound bad with downpipes but the b58 is my dream engine

[@prestoiidx]

How is the trans / drivetrain holding up? I also have xdrive so am especially interested in other xdrives with mods

[@IronPickle420]

@@prestoiidx generally the closer to 600 torque you get, the closer to the transmission failing. Also should be mindful of axles and driveshaft if launching alot at that level, and manifold if running over 30lbs of boost.

[@gabe_is300]

don’t even need to watch the video, picking up a rwd, black on red 6 speed 340 this weekend I’m super hyped Edit: Plans changed and I actually picked it up on 12/8. I found the car in my desired spec only 15 minutes away here in SoCal so I got super lucky. So far I’ve put 300 miles on it and love every second of it. The car is on 513M’s, MPPSK, and Dinan coils. Coming from a manual IS300 I found it way more engaging than I thought I would. My only issue with it is the electric steering of course, but once you get past that it’s a perfect daily. Looking high and low for a 6 speed was 100% worth the effort!

[@justinbuice]

Congrats! You'll love it!

[@crouchingchicken007]

Have a listen to your turbo wastegate and actuator arm. Mine unfortunately has that ticking noise. it's a silly design flaw from BMW. No noticeable boost power loss but I hear it all the time where I accelerate over 2.5k rpm. Hope yours is mint!

[@gabe_is300]

@@crouchingchicken007 I checked the car out a few weeks ago it’s super mint for 50k miles. Well taken care of and always been a california car. It’s painful waiting for the day to come 🫠

[@crouchingchicken007]

@@gabe_is300 congrats 👏🏻 😁 the B58 I an absolute beast!

[@Mm.2112]

Congratulations

[@Pivotal_Moment]

Once again, you've kept me tuned in. Your videos have improved so much over the years--the consistent audio levels, video quality, the great angles/shots, etc. I'm still not a Beams fan, but I'll admit, it's YOUR videos I prefer to follow despite "suggestions". As always, keep up the awesome presentations, Jus!! 😎👍

[@justinbuice]

Thank you for continuing to tune in! This means a lot to me!

[@marcelosoares630]

Hello mate what name of your wheels? ​@@justinbuice

[@justinbuice]

@@marcelosoares630 Apex ARC-8R

[@sp6450]

@@justinbuice You're on drugs, they are not in high demand, only crazy people buy them. Very expensive car to buy which depreciates heavily and has significantly higher maintenance costs associated. Be sensible, buy yourself a Honda or Toyota from the dealership and save your money.

[@justinbuice]

@@sp6450 lol.

[@illestprincessforeve]

I absolutely LOVE your cinematography in this babe! Was so damn good! 🔥 Proud of you!

[@TheOfficialGlitchTTG]

Hi I've been watching your channel since I was 8 with the E90 videos and you made me a fan of BMW to this day and I'm 14 so keep it up!

[@smeekma]

I'm actually currently looking at a 2016 340i so this video was great timing. Funnily enough, I never really looked into buying a BMW until I saw your videos on your 340i and it seemed like a good purchase.

[@rg6982]

Love everything about your video and everything always looks sooo clean! I agree about your opinion about the looks, think it's one of the best looking 3 series. As it gets older, its looking better

[@Copedawg_340]

Definitely been waiting for the used car market to correct a bit. Although, I do see a nice amount on the market, I'm a slow boy lover and manuals are so damn rare to find unwrecked. Hopefully in a couple months I'll be apart of the b58 crew. Love the content bro!

[@justinbuice]

Good luck with your search!

[@aashirchaudhary4928]

Rlly I been searching for one for the past 3 months and I couldn’t find one

[@Copedawg_340]

@@aashirchaudhary4928 I found one and it was delivered today. 🤘🏾 Keep up the search!!

[@bmwgary]

Solid review, no fluff, pertinent info from a car guy. Thanks Justin - Much appreciated - I've seen another vid from you in the past 🤘

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@mountainmaanush3909]

Well said Justin. I have a 2016 535i xDrive M Sport and recently picked up a 2018 330i X Drive M Sport as a daily driver. Best of both worlds.

[@MrGhant86]

Been a f30 owner since march and stumbled across your channel glad I did you’ve put me on to a lot lol

[@MisWorkshopBMW]

I have owned lots of different BMW over time, but F31 was the first i really liked. I did have the 320d X-drive model not the powerful 340i, but still it was fun to drive. After replaicing the engine timing chains and fixed the transfer box, i was just pure pleasure to drive. Unfortunately i had to sell it, but considering buying something more sportier and 340i is something on my whishing list. :)

[@john_does_stuff]

Well done, dude. Thank you for helping to keep our resale value up :D

[@MrXclusivE12]

I used to watch you when I had my e90. Came looking for a 340i and there you are again!

[@justinbuice]

I know this is an old comment but did you end up finding one?

[@Mr.Seebs.]

We've just purchased a 2018 340i, over here in the UK 🇬🇧 We are super pleased with it.

[@greezygoblin]

My mom has a 2017 M240i that was a great price and very low mileage. She’s loving it!

[@stickss]

the way you film your videos are goals hopefully one day i can get to that level. keep emm coming and you helped me out a lot in building my bmw 440i so thank you 💪💪

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!!

[@herrosigns8353]

The editing in your video is clean. It looks so good. Love your channel man.

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Great video. I’ve got a new m340i ordered with all the options. The price tag hurt and I had F80 money but after driving both the F80 and G80, I preferred the daily comfort of the G20. It just felt more comfortable and better city driving/traffic manners. I also drove a new M5 and honestly that’s what I really want but they’re still out of my price range unless I get one with high mileage and I want a warranty.

[@S12Gaming]

Your KZbin videos and reels alone make me want a 340i

[@Angelo80907]

Aside from the amazing car upgrade and the mods can we talk about the videography quality and improvement over the years you have mastered the the skill sir. These videos are top of the line. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@benhi9685]

2018 340i msport manual here. VRSF catted downpipe upgrade with MHD Stage I tune. Everything else stock. Everything you said is spot on.

[@PoorlyUtilized]

Video editing quality is top tier😮

[@justinbuice]

Thanks! 🙏

[@nbgambler]

Great video as always! I picked up a '16 440i f33 and have been loving it. As a previous owner of a 08 E90 M3 and a '11 335 xdrive, I can't say enough how far they've came over the 8 years. I'll miss the manual v8, insane redline and soundtrack, but for a person in my early 40s, in Michigan, this car really checks all the boxes. Can do a Costco run with the top up, and for the family of 4 with the top down, I couldn't be happier. Coupe in the winter with a set of Blizzaks, RWD, wish me luck!!! Based on your review, coilovers and brake upgrades are on next year's agenda for sure!

[@brosephstalin2491]

You can manage no problem. I run a lowered f80 M3 as a daily through Toronto winters. With winter tires, it's almost as good in the winter as my old Subaru STI (other than from green lights, but throttle modulation + starting in second gear will be your friend 👌)

[@nbgambler]

@@brosephstalin2491 awesome news! Thanks Broseph

[@kristiankuka6433]

3:00 the automatic gearbox is the ZF 8HP and is a insane piece of technology. There is software like xHP to greatly improve this transmission even further. It is not expensive and you can flash it by yourself. 6:30 with MHD you can tune the engine safely (very common software, lots of experence) by flashing the software and the MHD OBD2 Adapter is capable of flashing the xHP software to the transmission as well! BTW: I don't own a BMW with B58 and ZF 8HP yet, but I plan to buy one and I know tuners and owners using the software I mentioned. For me, this is the way to go with my future b58 ;)

[@MikeyG003]

Great video, informative and good footage/ format as well as edit. F30 are a lot of car for the money for under 30k. Looks really good too, best of modern bmws imo

[@TheRidersChoice]

It’s about 5% more compromised, but the trunk in the 440i is unbeatable. Highly reccomend one if you want something that can easily fit a bike in the back. While also looking better in my opinion, especially if you get the exec package headlights that are available on thr M3/M4

[@anthonyloos8870]

Like the video, I recently bought a M550i in august. After owning many Hondas it’s different world I love it, I still own my 3 preludes lol

[@NWABIMMER_KEV]

Man. This channel has just blown up. So happy for you 🎉

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! 🙏

[@brandongilles6249]

Incredible video! Keep it up man. We love to see it.

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@NicholasMSmiff]

Well made video! The 340i is a crazy value

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@achmatxforbes]

Justin, your E90 build series was the reason I now own a BMW. I’ve got a 125i N52 E82. Also in black!

[@deacon_leon]

Great video once again Justin 👍🏽 FYI you can use 89 octane. Look under your gas cap.

[@nobody.no-one]

Awesome infos, JB rocks💖

[@Vtec_foo]

Love the style and orientation of your video

[@justinbuice]

thank you!

[@mikeolives18]

the one thing you might enjoy with this more is the comfort when you're not trying going hard. did a 4-1/2 drive in my f80 and my back was shot. but you just can't deny the look of the m3.... still very cool build though

[@saldmairi]

I have a manual nismo 370z and yesterday I went out with my friend who just got his 340 and OOF 🔥 I LOWKEY WANT ONE NOW !!

[@Ryan-zf2ws]

Loving my m340. Absolute beast (0-60 in less than 4s actual) in sport plus but 40mpg in eco!!!

[@UserA-sy3js]

What year

[@CoderMan]

I haven't commented in a minute but had to mention how professional the production quality of these videos are! Side-note I need another BMW!

[@justinbuice]

Thanks man!!

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Great video. As someone who has owned a few non-M cars, and also a few M cars...I would still chose the M3/M5 every time. Out of the box it is more capable, looks more aggressive, and I don't feel a sense of desire for other BMWs on the road when I am in my car. When I had my 335, I always drooled over the M3, but I don't feel this the other way around. The 335/340 is probably one of the best cars for the money and it still comes in a manual! I like your setup, hope you are well man.

[@astroreign220]

i like the 2018 f80 cs but idk what’s better that or the m340i

[@daned9420]

F80 m3 hands down. I’ve got one and with the wide body from factory, everyone is looking at you

[@blocksource4192]

I agree. the m3 g80 for example, looks wayyyy more aggressive than the regular 3 series... so if you're a show off person, the m3 looks like its double the price of the 3 series... which it sorta is. It also has 100+ hp out of the box, and is way more capable on stock internals.

[@mikewohala6035]

My stripped g80 comp x was 12k more than a loaded m340 and will hold its value quite a bit better. I agree with you, I have never looked back and wish I bought that. The s58 zf8 combo is pretty damn solid.

[@soyborrachoyque]

Your car is so clean

[@kelbyestabrooks4102]

Amazing review dude!

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!!

[@scottarrowsmith3649]

Love your videos dude. Just got an amazing deal on a 228i convertible. Now my son wants your 340i ha!! Thanks for all the info

[@marcovanhoven6405]

Hey Justin,you have made me enthusiastic for an F30,only in Europe the 316,x18,x20 are most comon versions. Maybe I should start saving for an nice F30,but the E90 still drives very well. Continue with your amazing videos👊

[@justinbuice]

The E90 is still a great car! 😎

[@nathanmanuel5590]

Thank you, very informative .

[@micraw714]

Nice vid! I've got an F87 M2 (N55) with a PS2 turbo and it's fun but love the B58 engine in the wife's X3 m40i 👌

[@BasRikken]

im just on stage 2 and its same speed to 120 as a m3comp, so happy :) it did 180 on first try in germany on 91oct, perfect daily

[@michaellackie6274]

I just bought a 2023 M340i xdrive…nice review!

[@chrisb1047]

Best way to preserve your engines plastic components is to open your hood after a spirited drive to let all the heat escape. Leave the hood open for 20-30 mins or longer then garage the car if you can.

[@jamesnichols5998]

Love your channel man! I'm a relatively new owner of a 2017 230i xDrive and totally love it. I've gotten 40+mpg highway, amazing city car (I live in Cleveland), the AWD is really nice to have. Considering a boost to get closer to 300hp... 🤔 One thing I saw in your other vid that I wish I had known earlier - ditch the runflats. I've had to change 4 of them in 2 years from hitting potholes and that cost has really hurt. I'll switch next opportunity. 🙏🏼

[@ddrealdyl]

Not an f30 but I just purchased a 2023 g20 m340i and I gotta say, the b58 is a quite literally a perfect engine! Has amazing performance when needed but can be tame and fuel efficient as well! Awesome video and I’m super happy to join the BMW family 😎👊🏻

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! Enjoy the car!

[@tempadrive]

Great video!👍🔥

[@ScottPC]

I love my M140i. Same sort of mods on mine.

[@BryceBrown1]

Nice vid bro!

[@nobody.no-one]

Satisfying video angles and cutting 💖

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@nobody.no-one]

@@justinbuice your most welcome JB💪

[@nobody.no-one]

Iam long time subscriber of you, enjoying those angle & cutting satisfactory since then. I need to said this to satisfied myself and to let you knew what iam feeling. Thanks tq and ty for your hardworks and creative videos and for always trying hardest to give your subscribers the bestest contents for us to enjoy 💖

[@wbtbwb1]

I’ve had my stage 2 m240i for 2 years. Put just over 70k miles on it. It’s my daily driver and I dog it daily 😂 I love my car. Will definitely have another in the future.

[@georgesunnyt]

On the best looking f30s I've seen

[@javianjohnson8746]

Definitely looking into the 340i version over the F30 335i. Thanks for the useful insight!

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help! The 340i is the one to get 😁

[@TurbhoeHDRemix]

Just got a good history 2017 340i xDrive about 2 weeks ago. This is my first BMW, coming over from Infiniti cars. Gotta say, I'm liking it so far. Already did an mhd flash and did a bunch of easy maintenance items, oil, coolant, etc. Easily beats the pants off my old Infiniti

[@VetleJntvedt]

M cars are just on another level. Totally different driving experience.

[@thejungatron6792]

Love the B58, glad I went with the 2020 M340 RWD ;)

[@samueljackson2478]

The 340 d is a monster as well

[@ddrent27]

I have a 340i 2016 and I love it I chose my 340i over a M3 as well best choice I ever made it’s cool to find another 340i enthusiast

[@Americanman2000]

Love my 440i

[@MilesBishop1]

Great video, I’ve owned an F80 for 8 months now

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Got a 1 series convertible. Absolutely love the car.

[@bwdrives]

Me too!

[@HWeingard]

First scene was a BMW driver using a blinker. I was blown away, wasn’t prepared for that. I didn’t think BMWs came with those.

[@billnye5183]

I’m a little late but I recently purchased a 650i with the m sport package :) not a 3 series but I don’t think I’ll ever go back to anything but German it hasn’t given me any headaches besides my speakers are blown 😑 but I’ll fix them lol 98K miles and still strong 💪🏾

[@dumbeezy5480]

Damn those red seats are killer.

[@Deraj_]

Wait, he said 10 years what year is this?? Cause it looks awesome

[@jaredhagan419]

Easily the cleanest 340i build on the Internet. I whip a 2018 330 and love it as a daily but man... you makin me want to upgrade!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!!

[@tjackman]

I'm absolutely going to upgrade my 2011 335i to a 2018 340i when the time comes. I have put so much work and energy into my e90, I can't upgrade until its dead! My problem is that it never dies... I always fix it!

[@bwdrives]

Not a bad problem to have hahah Save a bit longer until you can afford to keep both 🙏🏽

[@sopples3726]

That Sound😮😮😮

[@sebasjayy]

aye the dragon!!!! 🙌🔥🔥

[@marcinfil3673]

Nice car. Considered the same coming from e92 but decided with 2022 WRX stick

[@lmao1856]

Amazing video

[@justinbuice]

thanks!

[@Jonj57]

I had the parking break issue and used 2 very lame to place zipties to tie the cable to the broken mount/clip, only had to undo 2 of the metal shroud bolts to give my large hand access to the area.

[@sethmulia9754]

I just copped a 2016 340i coming from a e90 325i greatest transition ever

[@TheSvRoma]

Great video quality and english speech.

[@auroraborealis84]

I have 328i xDrive and damn I am in love with it. I guess 340i is much better but personally I am happy even with 328i.

[@Aurora1337onYT]

Love your Name! :D

[@king_vixtor]

Going for a 340e, white on red hybrid 😮‍💨🔥

[@officialthird7268]

Will have my FBO 435i paid off in the next year and I’m debating putting big turbo or getting an M. I be had a lot of fun with the car but I love power and want more.I really don’t want a car note though at all so I’m torn

[@zureai]

Damn those are nice but honestly I'm content with the N52 engines lol. Fast enough for me without getting in trouble. And something about the E92 I love so much... it just looks so simple and elegant

[@Absilon13]

I am thinking of buying a BMW 320d can you suggest some decent modifications for it, also your videos are fantastic keep up.

[@lordgarth1]

Nice. I decided to keep my 2008 335 because it’s just too nice a vehicle but I just picked up an X3MComp

[@joshuamiranda6427]

Watching it for the first 25 seconds and I already want it

[@AlanNoMoney]

You videos always make want to be a bimmer owner again. If everything goes well I’m gonna get a brand new M4 Competition 😁

[@joey4261]

my dream car right there. if you end up getting it, enjoy it! good luck!

[@hawkinsjd11]

I did the AGA parking brake retainer. It is an aluminium replacement that will never fail again. I am also getting random coolant loss. There are no signs of leakage anywhere.

[@justinbuice]

A friend of mine told me about those right after I replaced mine. When this one breaks, I’ll go aluminum for sure

[@radiantav]

Your enthusiasm on this channel was largely responsible for me buying 2019 430i. It’s an amazing car with pretty much all possible options available at the time except literally 2-3… and I already am modding it to add them.

[@justinbuice]

Glad to hear it! Sometime I wish I had chosen the 4 series instead of the 3. I rarely use my backseat

[@radiantav]

@@justinbuice nah man, next in line for you is like G2x ;)

[@davecomish6534]

I couldn't afford anything quite so powerful right now so I got the 320d f30 and honestly love the car. I did come from an astra H though lol

[@Salpeteroxid]

If you want a raw driving experience the M3/M4 is what you are looking for. F3x is a much softer family car in comparison. I went from F36 to an F82. Speed isn't everything, but S55 gets more power mod for mod than B58. B58 is really good and fast if the F3x has xDrive. The M3/M4 is more of a drivers car.

[@txma.]

My dream car is a Camaro 2SS but BMW has some really cheap and alluring options. I'd definitely go for one if my plans for a Camaro fall through

[@shawnlashley2120]

Am from Trinidad and Tobago i really love BMW saving money to buy one 🎉

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

Love...Love...LOVE by B58. So much potential, so rock solid.....and lets be honest, it sounds better than the S55 or S58.

[@1917OldeMill]

great video-sold my 135iS and bought a 2021 M340i-M-sport. Portimao blue. We needed a sedan and you helped with the decision. Thanks. Want to replace the "star" kidney grill with a 8 slat grill. Which do you recommend as well as front bumper diffuser?

[@ExoticsP.]

I honestly recommend getting Xdrive , its the best and you have the best grip , you can always get xdelete in the future

[@brutallygwapo9597]

imo, comparing a manual vs auto is really all about fun vs convenience, period. yes, even if the auto has the greatest clutch in the world, the feeling is worlds apart. i have a mppsk f36, my very first auto bec i needed the xdrive. it sucks i can't rev it while cruising.

[@realmexican0153]

I drive a lowered single cab ram and recently my cousin let me borrow his x5 with the n55 in it for a couple days and now I want a bmw 😂 thinking of a 340i

[@edboiii_5530]

Just picked up a black on black 340 msport so far I love it but miss my 335 in a way