M340i

[Smuler]

ghibbett said:

My F31 340i has HUD and shows the speed limit display.

You're lucky the dealer who specced mine (pre-reg) didn't include RSD/SLD !
It was separate on F Gen cars, as I've seen some M3/M4s with just HUD.

[ghibbett]

My car was a factory order...by me, so is very well kitted out. The Individual leather dash did delay it somewhat (6.5 months from order to delivery!).

[Smuler]

ghibbett said:

My car was a factory order...by me, so is very well kitted out. The Individual leather dash did delay it somewhat (6.5 months from order to delivery!).

Sounds great ! Out of curiosity, if it's okay to ask, what's the full spec?

[ghibbett]

Smuler said:

Sounds great ! Out of curiosity, if it's okay to ask, what's the full spec?

As far as I can remember...

MPPSK
M Sport+ Pack
Prof Media Plus Pack
Interior Comfort Pack (inc Heated Steering Wheel )
Individual Leather Dash
Elec Folding Mirrors
Elec Pano Roof
Elec Mem Seats with Lumbar
Adaptive Suspension
Comfort Access
Reverse Cam
Surround View
Speed Limit Assist
Rear Sunblinds
Folding Headrests
Model Designation Delete
Trim Designation Delete

[JNW1]

bad company said:

Ordered today for delivery March/April.

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/h3j8q1i...

I was sceptical about the colour until I saw ‘Sunset Orange’ in the flesh.

Is it just me or is the colour choice for the M340i a bit, err, disappointing? For the Touring there are only seven in total of which three are grey (and two of those look quite similar on the configurator although I appreciate that doesn't always give an accurate representation). Two of the remaining four are blue and there's not a silver or a red to be seen (or a Sunset Orange on the Touring!).

I know there's always the option to go for one of the exclusive colours but they tend to be quite expensive....

[HM-2]

I really like the Sunset, but my wife hates cream/brown/white interiors (and I hate black ones) so I don't think we'd ever agree on anything that goes with the paint.

[Smuler]

ghibbett said:

As far as I can remember...

MPPSK
M Sport+ Pack
Prof Media Plus Pack
Interior Comfort Pack (inc Heated Steering Wheel )
Individual Leather Dash
Elec Folding Mirrors
Elec Pano Roof
Elec Mem Seats with Lumbar
Adaptive Suspension
Comfort Access
Reverse Cam
Surround View
Speed Limit Assist
Rear Sunblinds
Folding Headrests
Model Designation Delete
Trim Designation Delete

Thanks !
Best spec I’ve heard of.

[JNW1]

HM-2 said:

I really like the Sunset, but my wife hates cream/brown/white interiors (and I hate black ones) so I don't think we'd ever agree on anything that goes with the paint.

So you hate black interiors and she hates cream/brown/white ones; looks like red it is then (but you're right, I don't think that would look great against a Sunset Orange exterior!).

[HM-2]

JNW1 said:

HM-2 said:

I really like the Sunset, but my wife hates cream/brown/white interiors (and I hate black ones) so I don't think we'd ever agree on anything that goes with the paint.

So you hate black interiors and she hates cream/brown/white ones; looks like red it is then (but you're right, I don't think that would look great against a Sunset Orange exterior!).

That's why we ended up with red in my M140i...

[Burwood]

HM-2 said:

JNW1 said:

HM-2 said:

I really like the Sunset, but my wife hates cream/brown/white interiors (and I hate black ones) so I don't think we'd ever agree on anything that goes with the paint.

So you hate black interiors and she hates cream/brown/white ones; looks like red it is then (but you're right, I don't think that would look great against a Sunset Orange exterior!).

That's why we ended up with red in my M140i...

I’m fortunate, my wife doesn’t care however she would hate red
If she did care I’d suggest, you spec your car, I’ll spec mine.

[Wills2]

If you were looking for an M340i touring the X3M deal was a no brainer, the G2* isn't that impressive inside for me it doesn't really move the game on the id7 instruments are an acquired taste and the cost of specing the leather up isn't cheap and you're still left with standard M sport seats and a standard non M engine the current pricing doesn't make it an appealing option.

[JNW1]

Wills2 said:

If you were looking for an M340i touring the X3M deal was a no brainer, the G2* isn't that impressive inside for me it doesn't really move the game on the id7 instruments are an acquired taste and the cost of specing the leather up isn't cheap and you're still left with standard M sport seats and a standard non M engine the current pricing doesn't make it an appealing option.

I did have a look at an X3 at a local dealer as the offers on the X3M were without doubt very attractive; however, I concluded that if I didn't want an SUV - and I don't - the fact it was relatively cheap didn't make it the right car for me. Each to their own but personally I see little merit in paying around £600/month for something I don't want!

[gizlaroc]

bad company said:

Ordered today for delivery March/April.

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/h3j8q1i...

I was sceptical about the colour until I saw ‘Sunset Orange’ in the flesh.

I think I would have gone with the matt black alloys....




Not sure.




If I ordered a Touring I think I would pay extra for an individual paint, either a deep dark red or green.

[JNW1]

gizlaroc said:

If I ordered a Touring I think I would pay extra for an individual paint, either a deep dark red or green.

I understand why you say that given the limited range of standard colours; however, aren't you looking at several thousand pounds if you want a colour that isn't offered for a particular model on the configurator?

[gizlaroc]

Yeah, nearly €5k.

However, I do think that with a car so expensive, for what it is, that I would have to keep it 5-7 years to justify it, and if keeping it that long I would want it perfect, not in a colour I was not that keen on.

Having said that, Alpina B3 Touring in Alpina Green may then be cheaper overall.

[12TS]

gizlaroc said:

Yeah, nearly €5k.


Having said that, Alpina B3 Touring in Alpina Green may then be cheaper overall.

Really! I always thoughts the residuals on Alpinas weren't great, with a small niche market. I will investigate further, cos they've always floated my boat.

[Burwood]

gizlaroc said:

Yeah, nearly €5k.

However, I do think that with a car so expensive, for what it is, that I would have to keep it 5-7 years to justify it, and if keeping it that long I would want it perfect, not in a colour I was not that keen on.

Having said that, Alpina B3 Touring in Alpina Green may then be cheaper overall.

Surely cheaper or no more when you factor in the significantly better residual of the Alpina.

Edited by Burwood on Thursday 19th December 16:47

[JNW1]

Burwood said:

gizlaroc said:

Yeah, nearly €5k.

However, I do think that with a car so expensive, for what it is, that I would have to keep it 5-7 years to justify it, and if keeping it that long I would want it perfect, not in a colour I was not that keen on.

Having said that, Alpina B3 Touring in Alpina Green may then be cheaper overall.

Surely cheaper or no more when you factor in the significantly better residual of the Alpina.

Edited by Burwood on Thursday 19th December 16:47

But do Alpinas actually have a significantly better residual? When I was looking at an E46 B3 a number of years ago I found that the purchase price was similar to an E46 M3 but the residual was closer to an E46 330Ci - net result was the B3 worked out to be quite an expensive ownership proposition!

Therefore, unless things have changed, once decent discounts are available on the G2x M340i I suspect one of those will work out quite a lot cheaper than the Alpina equivalent; not saying it will be as good but if you think you can get into a B3 for the same money I suspect you're likely to be disappointed...

[Burwood]

JNW1 said:

Burwood said:

gizlaroc said:

Yeah, nearly €5k.

However, I do think that with a car so expensive, for what it is, that I would have to keep it 5-7 years to justify it, and if keeping it that long I would want it perfect, not in a colour I was not that keen on.

Having said that, Alpina B3 Touring in Alpina Green may then be cheaper overall.

Surely cheaper or no more when you factor in the significantly better residual of the Alpina.

Edited by Burwood on Thursday 19th December 16:47

But do Alpinas actually have a significantly better residual? When I was looking at an E46 B3 a number of years ago I found that the purchase price was similar to an E46 M3 but the residual was closer to an E46 330Ci - net result was the B3 worked out to be quite an expensive ownership proposition!

Therefore, unless things have changed, once decent discounts are available on the G2x M340i I suspect one of those will work out quite a lot cheaper than the Alpina equivalent; not saying it will be as good but if you think you can get into a B3 for the same money I suspect you're likely to be disappointed...

2014 64 plate D3-31k miles 27.5K would suggest they do. Given the G20 340 residual is 4 years and 17-18k. It would appear taking dealer margins out of it 7-8K better. It's worth looking at if you start throwing 5k paint options at it.

[JNW1]

Burwood said:

JNW1 said:

Burwood said:

gizlaroc said:

Yeah, nearly €5k.

However, I do think that with a car so expensive, for what it is, that I would have to keep it 5-7 years to justify it, and if keeping it that long I would want it perfect, not in a colour I was not that keen on.

Having said that, Alpina B3 Touring in Alpina Green may then be cheaper overall.

Surely cheaper or no more when you factor in the significantly better residual of the Alpina.

Edited by Burwood on Thursday 19th December 16:47

But do Alpinas actually have a significantly better residual? When I was looking at an E46 B3 a number of years ago I found that the purchase price was similar to an E46 M3 but the residual was closer to an E46 330Ci - net result was the B3 worked out to be quite an expensive ownership proposition!

Therefore, unless things have changed, once decent discounts are available on the G2x M340i I suspect one of those will work out quite a lot cheaper than the Alpina equivalent; not saying it will be as good but if you think you can get into a B3 for the same money I suspect you're likely to be disappointed...

2014 64 plate D3-31k miles 27.5K would suggest they do. Given the G20 340 residual is 4 years and 17-18k. It would appear taking dealer margins out of it 7-8K better. It's worth looking at if you start throwing 5k paint options at it.

But you're going to get little or no discount on a B3 whereas you'll be looking at £10k off an M340i in the not too distant future; that means the difference in initial outlay will probably be the best part of £30k and in that context a residual that's £10k better isn't going to result in a lower cost car over a 4 or 5-year period.

And I'm not convinced the residual will be £10k better after 5 years either; it's one thing to advertise at a price and another to get it and I wouldn't mind betting a dealer will have offered a low-ball price for that D3 and then stuck a big mark-up on it in the hope they can get it. IMO a more representative comparison would be the the GFV on a B3 after 4 years against that of an M340i; I'm sure that for the B3 will be higher but I'm also sure the monthly payment will be more because of the much higher purchase price. Alpinas are lovely cars but cheap they're not!