"If we weren't being fooled and forced into buying EV's" - Joe, best comment you've made in a long time. Bang on the money!
@djparra412 жыл бұрын
100% agree! Here is the US we didn’t get many diesel car options and now near as make no difference none on the new market. It’s sad because I had a F30 328d and it was perfect, fast enough, comfortable, great mpgs and good looking without screaming at ppl “Trust me I’m rich”! I’d buy this in a heartbeat if they brought it here.
@v12-s652 жыл бұрын
@@djparra41 I wish I had the Money I'd just buy the Alpina Version of this with even more power
@djparra412 жыл бұрын
@@v12-s65 that would be ideal! Again sad to see these fade out of the market
@v12-s652 жыл бұрын
@@djparra41 I live in switzerland, there is still hope but the eu makes everything worse
@denisdaly17082 жыл бұрын
Except that it denies science and reality
@ricksingh58152 жыл бұрын
BMW'S 3 litre diesel engine is a gem
@441stainesphil52 жыл бұрын
I like these one take vids, no lack of quality there Joe
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 👊
@jng84752 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.. quality contents and honest opinions always from Joe. Hope you are feeling better now.
@stevebyrne14432 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe I have just ordered my M340d based on your brilliant honest reviews, I have been driving a brilliant 530d E60 for 6 years now and ready for a change, the M340d is a natural progression for a diesel fan like me. Thanks for the honest review and hope your feeling better .
@PhilKerman2 жыл бұрын
Firstly; Congrats on the car!! As an owner of an M340d Touring myself you will love it, absolute beauty.
@ianallison17472 жыл бұрын
Just bought one after seeing this review. I love the 330d, this could be my last diesel so why not have the best.
@crunchym22972 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, question: i was thinking to buy one, but i will do s lot of short tracks as daily, e.g. 10km a day to work an back and maybe some smaller side trips - are these short trips bad for a diesel engine ? Shall i get and 340i? I would rly love a diesel again
@PhilKerman2 жыл бұрын
@@crunchym2297 my commute is only 2 miles; not ideal but I do enough longer trips and spirited driving other times which nullifies any potential risk from the short trips. My friend has an m340i saloon; lifetime average is 31mpg; mine is 48mpg.
@crunchym22972 жыл бұрын
@@PhilKerman great buddy, thank you for ur quick answer! Helps a lot since it is similar with me
@davidcampbell7082 жыл бұрын
I've owned a M340d for about 3 months and absolutely love it. It's like owning two cars in one, comfortable and economic to run in Comfort mode, an animal when switched to Sport mode. It has all the creature comforts you could ever desire and jDrive 7 is excellent. My one gripe is the sound quality offered by the sound system and the fact that you can't completely turn off the synthetic engine noise, played through the speakers. Come on BMW start fitting good quality sound systems!
@shelbyhaiketic42122 жыл бұрын
Do u live in us?
@harbzsquadings22772 күн бұрын
they never have fitted good quality sound systems, if i were you id go to a local sound specialist and get em to replace with a set of focals or audisons including a big old sub, the sub in the bmws are so flat lol
@davidcampbell7082 күн бұрын
@@harbzsquadings2277That's what I did, changed every component for Audison and now it's perfect
@DeltaDubai032 жыл бұрын
18 minutes on a one take video done with such ease is amazing. Brilliant!👍
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro ❤️
@stuartchristie6542 жыл бұрын
Just bought my M340D today, no roof but tech pack. Amazing car, driven gently it averaged 57mpg, tooling about it was returning 37mpg. Surprisingly quick, it absolutely piles on speed so effortlessly. Changed from a M140i and am blown away by the step up in quality. It’s so quiet when cruising
@logansam4763 Жыл бұрын
I demolished a m340d was dark navy colour down the m5 in my m140i was shocked how much I was gaping it, the m340d did look nice tho
@kermi99 Жыл бұрын
Whats your opinion about weight of the car, its pretty heavy
@logansam4763 Жыл бұрын
@@kermi99 it’s a diesel bro their a pile of shyte
@stuartchristie654 Жыл бұрын
@@kermi99 it is heavy but always feels very composed. I owned a GTR before so the weight is something I’m used to. When I had the M140 it always felt skittish. You can’t push the 340d like the 140 but it’s a different type of car for a different purpose. I needed more space for my family. The 340D is the best all round car I have owned. It has its flaws, mainly the coasting and stop start which you can override by being in sport mode. I have a individual setting with everything turned up to the max bar the suspension and I love it
@aluszewski021512 жыл бұрын
The M340d is an absolute sleeper with currently one of the best diesel engines available on the automotive market.I have owned one since may 2021 and the car is the perfect companion for all journeys.
@shelbyhaiketic42122 жыл бұрын
So is there any way to own a m340d and drive it as my daily in here in California United States ? If I can ship it overstates can I legally register it here ?
@gtsussex34672 жыл бұрын
PS4S are brilliant. Changed all the bloody runflats on my 7 series for them. Transformed the car.
@stevem39982 жыл бұрын
What do you have in case of a puncture now you have changed to non runflats?
@gtsussex34672 жыл бұрын
@@stevem3998 I don't. Had a cracked alloy recently (BMW ones are made of balsa wood) and made it to dealer as was only a slow leak. If it was anything worse, I'd call BMW and get them to collect the car and take to dealership. No different to if I had runflats. One thing I have never complained about is their emergency services - always been brilliant and fast.
@synchronicityization2 жыл бұрын
I've been lucky enough to drive many many cars in my lifetime through my jobs and also my own cars and I've gotta say BMW M cars are just on another level in drivability and just pure pleasure, always put a smile on my face. And they look so bad ass on the road. 👍🏻
@twinsixty2 жыл бұрын
I fully aggree with bmw... but... have you ever driven a Porsche 911? it is waaaay beyond
@stephenhankey96842 жыл бұрын
Love your dislikes for EV’s, I’m totally with ya on that score! Great vid. This would be an awesome family/daily car!!
@synchronicityization2 жыл бұрын
I've driven EV vehicles with the heaters off and sometimes not even using my indicators fear of the range going down, no joke lol.
@komi18342 жыл бұрын
@@synchronicityization also depending in which country you live it might cause more pollution producing electricity than just driving a regular car, I get the point of getting pollution out of cities but moving problem to someone else is not rly fixing the problem
@TheFuxxoWorksGarage2 жыл бұрын
i am sure there is plenty more of us :-D
@roguewave10602 жыл бұрын
I owned an E92 330d xDrive when I was living in Germany, and it was one of the best cars I ever owned. Absolutely the best 'bang-for-your-buck,' only sipping 6,8L diesel per 100km, 6 speed manual, effortlessly cruising 160-180 km/h (±100mp/h) on the Autobahn, great comfort, and yet versatile. I now own an F30 340iX, also great fun, but very thirsty, yet unfortunately my current yearly amount of driving (only 15-20k km/year) doesn't justify a diesel anymore.
@renas86702 жыл бұрын
Joe you're completely right about the Bridgestones, in run flat form they are super hard, uncomfortable and borderline dangerous in terms of grip level especially for something with a bit of power. I'm glad you mention details like this because no one else seems to and it's so important to highlight as it's a big part of handling and comfort.
@suzywho10662 жыл бұрын
Our 335d X3 gives you the same feelings just a bit higher vision, but a stunning sleeper car. BMW know how to do diesel cars!
@damiankimmins38802 жыл бұрын
I have a 335d xdrive and when asked what I would get with a lottery win, it wouldn't change from a BMW 6 pot diesel touring - it just does everything soooo well!
@audirs35642 жыл бұрын
You could just keep it and buy a second car 😂
@zagbeav2 жыл бұрын
Great review again Joe! I took delivery of an M340d in Feb after your first review. It’s a fantastically able car and that torque and power deliver constantly surprises performance cars in the real world. It goes from comfortable coasting on the hybrid to maximum attack in the blink of an eye. It also feels so light and agile in comparison to my previous 3 and 4 series.
@PauloNevesPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Have an m340d myself and I must say I never liked a car so much in my life. It is even quite weirding me out as a car is just an object. But the feeling of luxury, comfort and fun at the touch of a full pedal, wow. I kind of need to learn how to overtake again as when I floor the pedal the car gets way too fast and wild for family trips. Funny thing. On the other hand I never again hesitate on whether I can join a highway. Also was looking for cold weather tires for it and now I know what I should look for. It seems your tyres tirades are indeed opportune.
@Kefuddle2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, I was looking at the i4 M50 until I realised this car existed. Would you back up Joe's fuel economy experience?
@PauloNevesPortugal2 жыл бұрын
@@Kefuddle My all-time average is 7.7l/100KM. Google tells me that is 36.6 miles per imperial gallon. Part of that figure includes half a year with winter tires. Have not checked the i4 M50 :) Good luck
@Kefuddle2 жыл бұрын
@@PauloNevesPortugal Thanks Paulo.
@kermi99 Жыл бұрын
Whats your opinion on the weight of the car, its pretty heavy, I was looking to buy one but I am little worried about weight
@PauloNevesPortugal Жыл бұрын
@@kermi99 weight as an absolute value may not be very valuable. The car has so much excess power that it does not really matter. We are spoiled by the amount of power in relatively mundane cars and may forget it but all these excess power and immediate availability eliminates any forward motion impact of weight. The bmw gearbox is amazing and the diesel and mild hybrid electric motors reduce any doubts. On the driving dynamics(roll/pitch/yaw) the weight is also not so visible as the active suspension is somewhat magical at a press of a button. Very comfy but without slosh in comfort mode even for degraded pavement. In sport mode it gets hard as a stone with as good stiffness as far as I can give it a sporty go. I am a father so I drive seldom in sport mode, basically for weekend joyriding by myself. Which comes back to the point the car is a daily driver for regular people who want to joy ride from time to time. Sorry if it was a bit too verbose answer.
@PetrolheadTours2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Joe, always good because you’re so honest and transparent about your likes and dislikes. Superb “one take” 👌
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Thank you legends 👊❤️
@marshallcameron58712 жыл бұрын
Haha, another PS4S convert here - ditched the P0 Corsa on my Giulia Quad and the car is transformed in cold and wet conditions. The extra bonus is they last so much longer and don’t throw half as many stones into the bodywork. Love them!
@roguewave10602 жыл бұрын
"...oh no, Joe is talking about tyres again...." 🤣
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤦
@kingoneeyed34332 жыл бұрын
I love the one take style, you come across as genuinely engaged with the car instead of just running the numbers in a slick but bland manner. More please.
@MT-eb2dx2 жыл бұрын
The diesel engine is such a great engine for a performance car! Can't wait for the Nürburgring content!
@_chipchip2 жыл бұрын
@markyes Sounds like someone has only driven transit vans….
@_chipchip2 жыл бұрын
@markyes this is a performance car with a Diesel engine. Are people going to track these like you would with a petrol? Probably not. Doesn’t change the fact it’s still a performance car.
@user-xh3wr1do7k2 жыл бұрын
@@_chipchip It’s a fancy executive car and that’s it. No sane person would buy this because it’s designed for a market that doesn’t exist. A company car driver will buy a 320 or 330 for tax benefits and someone who wants a performance car will buy a petrol. I bought an M440i because I wanted a performance car that I could use everyday. I can’t find any use for this car whatsoever. An M340D estate car maybe but not a saloon or coupe. These will depreciate like wildfire.
@chrisjamesson96802 жыл бұрын
@@user-xh3wr1do7k A 440i isn't a performance car eithier haha
@user-xh3wr1do7k2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisjamesson9680 An M440i is. Ha ha......
@FarzadCheema Жыл бұрын
I collected my brand new "G20 M340d xDrive Saloon LCI B57 3.0d" last Friday on Joe's recommendation and review and absolutely love it. As one of the reviewers said, it's like owning two cars in one, comfortable and economic to run in Comfort mode, an animal when switched to Sport mode. No other car would offer you this performance and economy at the same time.
@kermi99 Жыл бұрын
Whats your opinion on the weight of the car, its pretty heavy, I am considering buying one also but I am little worried about weight od the car
@FarzadCheema Жыл бұрын
@King I have not noticed any weight issues on the car. I have already put over 3,000 miles and am loving the car. Thank god I didn't buy the M340i which I was very close to getting (M340i would have cost me more to run for slightly more performance). The torque on 340i is insane (700 nm) which makes it feel really powerful.
@andrewhurstcars Жыл бұрын
@@FarzadCheema what mpg are you averaging overall Farzad?
@FarzadCheema Жыл бұрын
@@andrewhurstcars On mixed driving, I normally get 42mpg and if I am doing mosty motorway journey, I easily get over 50mpg. Even with a hard foot, I still easily get 45-46mpg on motorway journeys. This car has really surprised me with the mpg. I never thought I would get this type of mpg with a 340 horse power engine and an insane 700nm of torque. It is unbelievable how fast this car is. If you Google "fastest diesel cars", this comes up at top of the list. I am so happy I didn't get the M340i (which I was so closed to getting until I found out about M340d) as it would have been fortune to run. It would have been no different from my 2021 RS5 which was a nice car but was too costly to run. The M340d has hit the sweet spot as you enjoy a high performance car with great mpg. People say M340i is the perfect BMW but I disagree. I think M340d is the perfect BMW as it ticks all boxes. This video which Joe recorded is a proof of it. You will see dozens of people like me in the comments, who replaced their full M or full RS cars with M340d. What also surprised me is the suspension of M340d. This car is more comfortable than any Audi car I have ever owned (including A3/A4, RS5).
@andrewhurstcars Жыл бұрын
@@FarzadCheema cheers for the info. M340d looks like the one to go for, and a great all-round package. M340i certainly not ideal for higher mileage users, but a lot cheaper than the M3 - more of a better value M light car.
@1donreid2 жыл бұрын
Great video Joe! Really professional. Partly as a result of your previous video on the M340D I factory ordered a M340D Touring in Portimao blue earlier in the year with the laser lights, a couple of plus packs and a pan roof. Can honestly say it’s the best car I have had. Really love it and a big change coming out of an X3! Thanks again for all the fantastic content and advice. Keep up the great work 👍
@basharsafa59772 жыл бұрын
M340d or X3 M40d? .....HELP.
@1donreid2 жыл бұрын
@@basharsafa5977 what is a MX30D? Don’t follow.
@basharsafa59772 жыл бұрын
@@1donreid X3 M40d sorry Don* - the smaller X5 M
@1donreid2 жыл бұрын
@@basharsafa5977 Same engine so both good. Really depends in my opinion on your preference for a SUV or a saloon or touring 3 series. Both excellent I think.
@piggypiggypig17465 ай бұрын
No drawn out ego serving intro with fancy graphics and tunes. Just straight down to business. I like. 👍
@normannomate38422 жыл бұрын
Got a brand new M340d Touring about three weeks ago, loving every second behind the wheel. Thanks to Joe's recommendation and review.
@mightdiesel6pot2 жыл бұрын
Great looking car and enjoyed watching your review of it. I own a F30 335d and although I have a few niggles with it, feel that it is one of the best cars I've owned. The M340d may be the natural progression for the "maturing" hot-hatch owner that doesn't want to spend £200+ per month on fuel anymore.
@FarzadCheema Жыл бұрын
That was exactly the reason I just replaced my RS5 with the brand new M340d LCI. I had S3 and S4 before I bought an RS5 but once the honeymoon period is over, you start to hate these cars as they are bloody expensive to run. The full RS and M cars are not practical everyday cars. I realised I needed a car which offers a perfect balance between performance and fuel economy. M340d is a perfect choice and is the fastest diesel car available in the market.
@paulstaniford86222 жыл бұрын
How about asking BMW for the latest Alpina D3 S touring on the channel. 340D with Comfort+ and extra performance! Been a while since you have had an Alpina on !
@jackrobinson33922 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the B3 touring for that matter.
@thefamilyrobbo2 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr Sytner..........😀
@paulstaniford86222 жыл бұрын
Being that Joe is currently in Germany 🇩🇪 maybe just maybe we might see some fast BMW’s over the next couple of weeks as imagine he has filmed lots of new content !
@cocofocan2 жыл бұрын
your voice is so soothing ! great video Joe :)
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👊
@karlwetherell49532 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, based on your drive of the touring I went to buy a 330d but landed a 340d touring as a cancelled order, base model with the black option and it is all the car you ever need, prefer a pan roof but best car ever for me, love the Chanel.
@1210mk5g2 жыл бұрын
Realistically how many miles would you get from an average tank? Lots of the reviews say 700 miles but I find that hard to believe. I'm guessing 450-500?
@PhilKerman2 жыл бұрын
@@1210mk5g I think it depends on how you drive. At around 65, if all you were doing is mile munching then 700 is perfectly doable. In mine, cruising at 65 with a 80% motorway and 20% mixed less sensible driving I regularly get over 600-650. Typically 52-55mpg for the tank.
@thesoggybaguette44652 жыл бұрын
The M340d and the M550d are some of the most criminally underrated and overlooked cars out there, especially the M550d
@ahmadzan48482 жыл бұрын
The m550d is kinda unreliable with that quad turbo engine for some extra horses
@maxday84872 жыл бұрын
Great quality, lovely car I personally cant see why there is all the hate around diesel, fast, efficient and the 6 pot diesels sound pretty good to
@denisdaly17082 жыл бұрын
Ever hear of climate change and the fact that 1 in every 5 people die from FF pollution
@paullockwood72192 жыл бұрын
That car with that engine still makes so much sense in 2021. It's got everything. 👌
@alvsaldanha20022 жыл бұрын
Joe we need an M440D review! No one else seems to have done one.
@mushymi56802 жыл бұрын
These cars are a real sleeper weapon, Tesla trying to have a go at one of these on the M6 from stoke, it left the Tesla behind!
@darren99302 жыл бұрын
Another top video on the M340d Joe. I’ve owned my M340d Touring for a couple of months now and I’d agree it’s a brilliant car. I do miss the sound of the B58 in my previous M140i and gutted that the M340d feels a slightly slower, but all that is outweighed by how much more car you get and it’s still very quick regardless.
@hardchemist2 жыл бұрын
I'm forwarding your presentation to BMWUSA. My ex had a 2010 335D, one of the last 3 series 6-cylinder diesels available in the USA and it was off the charts. And the M340D raises it up a notch! Thanks for sharing, Joe!! ---envious in USA
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks man
@hardchemist2 жыл бұрын
@@JoeAchilles1 Hopefully they realize you are talking about Imperial gallons LOL
@dwade32022 жыл бұрын
Love diesels, my family has been driving them my whole life. I have to drive a 6 cyl diesel for sure
@phillipchandler88622 жыл бұрын
Great one take video and have done the car justice. Motor industry has not been recognised for the huge steps made with internal combustion engines expecially diesel emissions and efficiency.
@pjmoody2 жыл бұрын
Another great review Joe. Glad to see you are back in a Beemer!
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Cheers Peter, hope you're well mate 👌
@doctor_who12 жыл бұрын
@@JoeAchilles1 how is the turbo lag compared to m340i?
@CM.2432 жыл бұрын
I got the M340i Touring, for one main reason in that I buy them outright and was concerned about the politics surrounding diesel. Had i6 diesel BMs for 26 years and do miss the laziness from the torque and the efficiency, though I don't do high mileage any more. Having said that the 40i can be pretty efficient for what it is, and seen 45mpg on a 50 mile commute. Easily get mid-high 30s. Can also easily get high 20s!!
@mark340d82 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, glad to see another video of yours about … my car ( albeit Sedan, mine is Touring ) ! 😁 In my 1 year ownership I can confirm everything you said: this car is THE perfect daily! It’s efficient and effortless, a real pleasure to drive, and a serious weapon in understated clothes! Since you mentioned the tyres: tyres ARE very important in such cars! Mine was delivered with Pirelli P Zero Runflat: I have to say they are very good tyres (when new) both on dry and wet, but like all runflats they were noisy and a bit too harsh on bad roads… I used them for about 1700 km then I switched to non Runflat tyres: the difference is clearly noticeable, more comfort and less noise in any condition. Thanks for this good video, and get well soon! 💪
@michaelmaplesden16302 жыл бұрын
I love my m340i I bought last Xmas but regretting not opting for the 340d. Done 15000 already and all the driving I seem to do is on the motorways. I shouldn’t of listened to negativity around diesels at the time 🙄
@evaristocorripio54342 жыл бұрын
Tbh, the 340i is much better, alot more character and better engine sound, not to mention its faster.
@thompson1342 жыл бұрын
However if your doing predominantly motorway miles, the 40i is of little benefit compared to the 40D. In that environment the 40D is far superior. But one could then argue that the 30d is actually the pick of the range. That said I dont regret my decision on an X3 M40D one bit. Amazing car and engine.
@evaristocorripio54342 жыл бұрын
@@thompson134 thats true, in terms of fuel economy and efficiency, there's no comparison, and the torque should feel amazing!
@michaelmaplesden16302 жыл бұрын
@@evaristocorripio5434 yeah the B58 is a masterpiece. Solid engine too.
@michaelmaplesden16302 жыл бұрын
@@thompson134 I get around 38-40 mpg on trips but I’m sure the 340d climbs up to around 60mpg, which would be must better on the pocket 😂
@onlyhuman74202 жыл бұрын
3 liter diesel is ideal for everyday driving.It's efficient,has plenty of torque and it's reliable unlike small displacement turbo engines with lot of hp's that break under high internal stress.Cars like this are perfect alternative to EV's.
@terrid63492 жыл бұрын
I have had 330d’s for years and stopped it for a new 330i because of negativity in the press, but regret it. I will go for 340d next because you can’t beat the torque and amazing range and fuel consumption.
@carlitto172 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Joe as always, I currently drive an A4 Avant Diesel and am seriously considering changing to the M340D Touring
@lewisvincent74792 жыл бұрын
I love powerful diesel saloons! Especially a straight 6. My F10 535d with VDC, driving assistant plus package, comfort seats etc etc is a dream to drive! Sooo good, just missing the M550d in the UK 😢
@harshadpillay48062 жыл бұрын
Sheesh 535d is a mad car. You’re lucky to have one
@gobinduppal44292 жыл бұрын
M550D is such a cool power train. Quad Turbo?! I mean how many automobiles have had quad turbo engines, in the total history of the automobile.
@liecheatsteal1232 жыл бұрын
Mate a m550d is all the car you would ever need. That engine is a monster in the x5 comparable to the svr unit just missing the legs
@philmountain92902 жыл бұрын
Great cars, I went for the Touring M340i MHT… Diesel does make a lot of sense, and if I had an M2 too I would probably have one. But as a one car solution the petrol won out for me, the sound/revs and extra speed when you’re driving it like you would an M2 keeps you interested… the diesel just gives you nothing back when you’re trying to do that. Would quite like a carwow style drag race; 340d vs 340i both MHT and same body style.
@beckygair22722 жыл бұрын
Excellent choice of car M340D. Perfect car
@mbingham102 жыл бұрын
Touring version I agree is probably the best all round car on the market today.
@scottmuir23852 жыл бұрын
Joe, cracking video Mate... I really like the effortless way you approach these 1 take video's & you mention quality being less than preferred - not from a views standpoint! Hope you feel better soon Mate! Cheers
@doorrob Жыл бұрын
Have a M440d, the engine is a masterpiece
@mikea86592 жыл бұрын
The first thing I do when buying a new BMW is swap the tyres to MP4, they make the world of difference and I fully understand your view on BMW's preference of tyres.
@pistolpete63212 жыл бұрын
I owned a 2011 335d and the torque was what really made it fun to drive! Might be time to get this version, sounds like the perfect car!
@bladerunner6087 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased a 2020 m340i petrol , car is extremely fast 👍
@mandeepreehal84602 жыл бұрын
hmmm I was looking at the 340i touring due to the sound but the 340d just has the best of both worlds tons of performance with fuel efficiency
@rpmbruce2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Joe. Would love for you to do a video comparing the 340d and the S4. Surely many similarities to compare!?
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
Maybe when the new A4/S4 arrives, the current generation is too old and far behind everywhere unfortunately.
@andyking60612 жыл бұрын
Great effort getting this out, despite your illness. I’ve an Audi S4 currently, but wouldn’t mind the 340D touring as a do it all car. I think many of us are confused over our next purchases or leases……petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug in hybrid or full fat EV. What will happen to used values of all of the afore mentioned cars with those power plants. No issue if lease deal, but I’ve always bought my cars. Food for thought
@Billywoo122 жыл бұрын
A great car. With a set of winter tyres it’s unstoppable.
@francisbegbie5912 жыл бұрын
I'm toying with the idea of Michelin Cross Climates for the coming Winter.
@sandysinclair67772 жыл бұрын
I really don't know why you would pick anything else in the BMW range . Looks great , understated goes like the wind , quiet , comfortable . The end . Job done . Round of applause Sir !
@lesleyriseam12822 жыл бұрын
Had a Bmw 320 d Touring it was so economical but also fun to drive , that little bit of extra power would work superbly my dream car .
@andrewmontague26362 жыл бұрын
“Understated, but it all works”. That’s exactly what a premium car interior should be - take note Mercedes-Benz (brash but ultimately quite flimsy). Great vid! Completely agree, M340d Touring is all the real-world car you’ll ever need.
@eoink82192 жыл бұрын
Very good review Joe ! I traded my 2015 F30 330d M sport against my 2018 F80 M3 competition 2 years ago and I miss my 330d. I can only imagine what the that car feels like. Give me this over any EV ! BMW six cylinder Diesel engines sound fabulous too !
@hasani13652 жыл бұрын
Cracking Video, and What a Machine! Best daily out there
@Bombastic7862 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always This is my dream car, ready to upgrade soon from my 60bhp 1 litre VW polo I've had for 6 years 😂
@sam.raycars2 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video from Joe ❤️🙏
@JUSTNTEH2 жыл бұрын
Joe made me a BMW fanboy
@JoeAchilles12 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌🙌
@foofnooff62012 жыл бұрын
For a one take vid, its real good... Actually for any vid.. It's enjoyable to watch... Good job
@thatmidlifevlogger44632 жыл бұрын
What a COLOR!!!!!!!
@gavinlewis30492 жыл бұрын
Problem is, most people are moving away from diesel, but definitely a good idea for people like myself that daily because the car is like jekyll and Hyde, practical yet fun, definitely got me thinking Joe, I love the m340i touring and now I have more food for thought on my next car.
@Nypartcannon2 жыл бұрын
Get well soon ! This and the 340i has to be a move to consider for m140i owners wondering what’s next !
@rg69822 жыл бұрын
Man this car is the definition of perfection!!! Love it, inside and out 😍 This and the m8 grand coupe are mu favourite modern BMWs
@waynewilliams54342 жыл бұрын
Loved my 6mths with the M340d Touring , did everything so well , fuel economy truely amazing considering the power it produces . Except it didn't make me feel I was driving something special. 😬
@audirs35642 жыл бұрын
Good that you upgraded to an Rs4 which is faster and looks better
@pevvex44522 жыл бұрын
Since long time BMW making M performance cars are much, much better than M cars for most people who use them every days.
@adamkhan52742 жыл бұрын
Monstrous car. As ive matured my choice would also be one of these over something like say an RS4/6 etc.
@pricey782 жыл бұрын
Thank you! After watching many of your videos and recently this one, I’ve just traded in my 2021 RS5 for this. Wanted a diesel but good performance as well as commute a lot, looking forward to picking it up 👍. Great vid as always!
@FarzadCheema Жыл бұрын
I did exactly the same. I replaced my 2021 brand Rs5 with this car. I collected my brand new "G20 M340d xDrive Saloon LCI B57 3.0d" last week on Joe's recommendation and review and absolutely love it. As one of the reviewers said, it's like owning two cars in one, comfortable and economic to run in Comfort mode, an animal when switched to Sport mode. No other car would offer you this performance and economy at the same time.
@KPO962 жыл бұрын
You aren’t wrong about the tyres mate, make such an enormous difference!
@leemace96382 жыл бұрын
Yes I would rather the touring but probably all the car you need in general life 👍🇦🇺
@guzler99592 жыл бұрын
Bmw really know how to make straight 6 powered cars. Both diesel and petrol are great engines in all guises
@harshadpillay48062 жыл бұрын
What an amazing car. If only they were in South Africa 😢
@mbizozo62712 жыл бұрын
Right!?!
@SKROHAAN222 жыл бұрын
Ayy I like an S4 or maybe this but maybe SA mite get it later
@TheFinalWhistlYT2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@SKROHAAN222 жыл бұрын
@@TheFinalWhistlYT I am a audi man but I am not bias
@woofiooxx2 жыл бұрын
Yeah so it can be stolen.
@andygreen66012 жыл бұрын
By far the best car reviewer, always enjoy your videos. As a plus you're a fellow MTB rider. Keep up the good work mate 👍
@brucekendall522 жыл бұрын
I could easily live with this car.Nicely understated with good hidden power.Thanks.
@shaunperry20242 жыл бұрын
I've got the 330d Touring, which I've changed the tyres for PS4S. Its a brilliant all round car, which I use for business, carrying my two dogs around in and recent UK holidays too. Its quick enough, comfortable enough and really economical, to the point I don't want anything else..........well, apart from the 340d of course.
@Tinman30082 жыл бұрын
Got lent one of these when the B7 was in for a few days. Thought I was going to be slumming it:)) But No. What an amazing machine it is. Does everything so well. Couldn't recommend one highly enough. Everything you say is spot on Joe. Just get it in a decent colour combo
@almayhew33962 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video - just picked up new 330d MSport and brought back the joy of driving!
@C90C60C302 жыл бұрын
No ‘lack of quality’ mate. Very interesting video.
@bobbystiglitz48982 жыл бұрын
Another M340 video…LETS GO!
@budaibence720Ай бұрын
Almost perfect 3 series boys
@portalfap7711 Жыл бұрын
California is the reason we can't have nice things here in the States😢
@BryceBrown12 жыл бұрын
Great video, no apologies needed! Hope the cold goes quickly! I've got to thank you... besides great content, especially on BMWs and good advice on tyres (I now have PS4 on my E61, fantastic!) I've found that listening to the way you put yourself across in such a mindful way has helped me talk publicly (I'm an artist), so thank you!
@stephenlane91682 жыл бұрын
Bloody great video and car Joe! My 320D Touring is due a much needed upgrade soon (it's on 207,500 mls) and this is a perfect upgrade! Nice spec too, BMW Tourings are perfect!
@csanvi2 жыл бұрын
Very well done Joe, I did not notice anything wanting in the video. And good car, of course.
@thefamilyrobbo2 жыл бұрын
Love the one take. No problems with quality. Only request: I'd like more of the fpv style out of the windscreen. Gives the viewer more of a sense of actually driving the car themselves. Show yourself driving but possibly obscure the speedo 😀👍
@mcmustangno15672 жыл бұрын
Great vid, M340d on the cards for me, but what you say about MPS4S is a good shout. My other car came with P Zeros, took them off after about 3days initially replaced with MPS, next level, just renewed with MPS4S, another planet. P Zeros are pretty shit in summer form, rated to 7deg but in the cold AND wet, are a death trap on RWD 🤷♂️
@jwe001yt2 жыл бұрын
I will change mine too in 5 days, these Runflats are a disaster
@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf2522 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr Joe Diesel is one for me! I’m sure down line South Africa will get it👌👏🏻
@mbizozo62712 жыл бұрын
They’d be perfect here, get one debadged, destroys all these GTIs🤞🏽
@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf2522 жыл бұрын
@@mbizozo6271 GTI cannot be compared to this it’s competition is the the STs i30N. This is something special it’s probably why only BMW I love is 320D🙊it’s way more underpowered than this M340
@lotsofcurveslover2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to have an M340d Touring here in the States but both diesels and wagons are six feet under here.
@shadowchrome_2 жыл бұрын
i was gonna say why not import one from germany bc they are LHD then i rememberd you guys have that stupid import rule :(
@shadowchrome_2 жыл бұрын
could always import a e34 525td touring thats 25 years old lmao
@GordonGreenCincinnati2 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE if @Bmw would bring the m340d and the m340i Touring to the US!
@GreekboyyD2 жыл бұрын
Sadly they will never bring them to North America.
@symons6662 жыл бұрын
Get well soon !
@ulfb102 жыл бұрын
Hello from Sweden. I am a very happy car owner who followed your advice and bought an F31 Alpina D3 -14. Strong diesels are fantastic. Why do you no longer drive Alpinas? Know that you liked the Alpinas you tested before. Do you think I would be happy and feel that I got something better with this one, compared to my Alpina?
@DuBstep1152 жыл бұрын
Alpina used to be good, like really good. Because they made engines that didn't exists, like E34 B10 Bi-Turbo. Now they just slap tune on 335i and call it a day.