M340i

[steve_n]

bad company said:

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/qlxh0n1...

Had you said M440i I wouldn't have commented. The 440i (previous generation) didn't have xDrive.

[BFleming]

steve_n said:

bad company said:

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/qlxh0n1...

Had you said M440i I wouldn't have commented. The 440i (previous generation) didn't have xDrive.

It did - just not in RHD.

[steve_n]

I know that but we're talking UK so not worth mentioning.

[bobbylondonuk]

Is Carwow price the most competitive from dealers on new orders? Anywhere else to see better prices on new cars?

[Winny42]

JNW1 said:

westtra said:

JNW1 said:

My F31 335d came on Bridgestone run-flats and I didn't really like them; the wear wasn't bad (over 20k miles for the set) but for me the big drawback was the level of road noise - admittedly that was a weak point on the F31 anyway but it was definitely worse with the Bridgestones IMO. I swapped to non run-flat Goodyear AS 2's - which improved things significantly - and I think there might be a run-flat version of those for anyone wanting the additional piece of mind of not being stranded by a puncture.

However, come replacement time I'll be going the conventional tyre route again and ditching the run-flats; mine came with Pirellis - which are actually quite decent - but I still think there are better non run-flats out there that probably cost less as well. Still got a few thousand miles to go before they'll need changing but when the time comes I'll be having a look at the Tyre Reviews website to see what they're recommending for 19" wheels. I might even be tempted to a set of CrossClimate 2's as I think they're now available in the correct sizes to fit the M340i...

I plan on non run flat eagle f1’s or pilot sport 4’s when the time comes to change. Will stick a can of tyre weld in the boot beside the air compressor already there. Plus have breakdown cover if all else fails.

Both very good tyres - based on the test below the Continental SportContact 7 might be worth adding to the list of potentials as well:

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-Tyre-Revi...

Have the exact same issue as previous poster with rears dead in the centre after only 10k miles on turanzas. Will be replacing with C7 all round as its over £250 cheaper than ps4s and supposedly the better tyre, especially in the wet. Must say though the turanzas have been surprisingly good, not the best in cold greasy conditions of recent but in mild temps they were great in the wet and not too bad comfort wise.

Only minor gripe is the fronts are still at 5mm so a shame ti waste em. Anyone need a set if 225/40/19s on the cheap? 🙂

[RonnieHotdogs]

bobbylondonuk said:

Is Carwow price the most competitive from dealers on new orders? Anywhere else to see better prices on new cars?

Tony Lewis / TRL - [e-mail]

For BMWs only. Wiped the floor with Carwow and other local dealers twice for me.

[bobbylondonuk]

RonnieHotdogs said:

bobbylondonuk said:

Is Carwow price the most competitive from dealers on new orders? Anywhere else to see better prices on new cars?

Tony Lewis / TRL - [e-mail]

For BMWs only. Wiped the floor with Carwow and other local dealers twice for me.

Thanks!

[2 GKC]

There seems to be a lot of new BMWs in stock lately, including a number of these. Some deals can’t be far off

[bad company]

2 GKC said:

There seems to be a lot of new BMWs in stock lately, including a number of these. Some deals can’t be far off

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I made an enquiry on a new car in stock at BMW Park Lane. They called to get details of my current car (2020, 340i, 21K miles). Then never called again which is extraordinary as they still have car in stock.

ETA I just checked and the car I enquired about is still showing in stock. Extraordinary.

Edited by bad company on Tuesday 14th February 18:54

https://stock.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/ZnXh01APZM0FsyDPJ_...

Edited by bad company on Tuesday 14th February 19:06

[sunnyb13]

Seen claims of 550bhp with just a downpipe and tune on the m340i MHEV. How true is this

[kingofdbrits]

sunnyb13 said:

Seen claims of 550bhp with just a downpipe and tune on the m340i MHEV. How true is this

Quite possible, but when you read what needs to happen to 'unlock' the ECU to tune it, you'd need to be a brave person to do it.

[nordboy]

MrCD said:

I've just ordered for fitment Saturday a pair of Continental Sport Contact 7 for the rears which are needing replaced.

They'll replace ps4s which I've had on for past 16k ish miles. Fronts still OK so will keep them as is and put the Continental when needing replaced.

Went back and forth on whether to stick with ps4s but this swayed my decision with the C7 out performing all other premium tyres https://youtu.be/t10y-87oiD4 and as it happens saved circa £100 per tyre!

Keep us updated, be interested to hear how the Conti's are, I've no longer got my BMW, but my XFS needs new tyres and the Conti's are on my list as well. And as I've gone back to RWD only, I no longer have any xDrive tyre decision issues.

[sunnyb13]

kingofdbrits said:

sunnyb13 said:

Seen claims of 550bhp with just a downpipe and tune on the m340i MHEV. How true is this

Quite possible, but when you read what needs to happen to 'unlock' the ECU to tune it, you'd need to be a brave person to do it.

just had a read. appears to apply to the post june 2020 models, needs a femto unlock

[chinnyman]

There's hardly any m340 touring for sale. Which is a shame...

[westtra]

Thats the reason I ended up in a saloon. Struggled to find the spec and sensible price in a touring.

[sunnyb13]

How long till we see sub £30k m340i’s

[ClubsportStr]

sunnyb13 said:

How long till we see sub £30k m340i’s

Another year to 18 months in the current climate of car prices.
I nearly bought a 9 month old one in June 2020 for £34500, that now looks even more of a bargain than it did then! You live and learn !

[clive_candy]

sunnyb13 said:

How long till we see sub £30k m340i’s

The longer the better as I've just spent biggish money on one. No sooner do they appear in the ads than they're gone.

Worth it though.

[rix]

Got the call to say mine has arrived with Mr TRL. Picking it up the week after next, I can't wait!

[rix]

To say I'm happy, is somewhat an understatement!