The 40i’s are the best value for money on each bmw model in my opinion. The B58 aswell is just incredible.

Three pedals get my two feet excited.

Would certainly have this over a Golf R or S3, which have a terrible image. If not practical enough then a 340i touring, although less agile, is a great choice

I find the looks very appealing, yet at the same time actually like the fact that the standard M240i doesn't stand out as a shouty car. It's a small-ish Q-car that goes about its business discretely.

Just ended ownership of an auto m240i after 3.5 years...absolutely loved every second of it. Awesome car

This is probably the last desirable and somewhat cheap BMW for RWD manual enthusiasts. The M models are just too expensive.

Can’t go wrong with the B58 👌🏾

I ran an M240i auto for 2 years. I did a 50 mile round trip commute daily, and it was perfect. Quick, comfortable and understated. The drivetrain was superb, and definitely the star of the show. Unfortunately, that's about it, if you really like driving. Big power and rwd sounds perfect, but with steering with absolutely zero feel and lack of accuracy, it doesn't work out that way. That's further compounded by the lack of an LSD. The lack of an LSD made knowing what the rear end was going to do quite unpredictable. It was great for beating people away from the lights, or pounding the motorway, but it really lacked fun or an engrossing drive. I swapped for an M2C which I continued to commute in for a few months. It was 'okay' to commute in, but not great. It's obviously not as comfortable, and the DCT in traffic was tricky to read at times, although a software update has softened that. The biggest difference is in how sharp it feels, the steering is direct and accurate, and you can nail the nose in to an apex and feel what the front end is doing. The M240i had zero feel. The M2C isn't exactly full of feel, but it's night and day over the 240. Comfort is my preferred setting, as Sport is just artificially heavy. Obviously the LSD makes a massive difference to how predictable the car is under throttle too. Probably not of interest, but running costs are also significantly higher for any M car. More services and more expensive services. Insurance isn't much different. Fuel usage is a lot worse. The B58 is pure magic, quite how it managed to be so frugal was beyond me. The M2C is a lot thirstier, but as it's now more of a toy, it's only really used for fun. On a good run you can scrape high 20s though.

Was that an American Beauty reference? 😂

I've got one of these, brilliant. Just needs some wider rubber

Great reviews James! If you hold the dsc button for a few seconds you can switch off the autoblip - that said it does turn all traction/stability management off too! I’ve got mine on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and it does give very good traction in cold, wet and dry conditions. A great car that I want to keep for some time! Ollie

I bought a manual one of these a year ago and bang for buck it’s unbelievable. 👍

Fantastic car. Best BMW of the last 10 years.

A fair honest review of the m240i. I bought a 340i auto 16 plate 2 years ago for under £20k. A golf r with equivalent miles was fetching £5k more! The 340i is less jiggly maybe helped with longer wheel base and with a stage 1 remap pretty quick with 400bhp and 580nm. Great alrounder and I dont worry when it goes in for a service unlike a proper "m" car

The M240i is a really nice car. It is good looking,it has compact proportions, rear wheel drive and a Nice sounding 3.0 inline 6. If you want to spend less money but in literally the same car, get an M235i because it is bit older and they cost less with just a slightly different engine called the N55. some say that the M235i has even a better sound that the M240i so In conclusion...a magnificent ride in both cases!

Your fashion sense never ceases to amaze me, smashing shirt old boy👌😆

Drove one of these a couple years ago. Completely agree with your assessment. If you’re looking for something with a little more character as a daily, this is a decent choice. If you’re looking for a fun second car, look elsewhere.

Such weird timing, as I watched the intro of the car pulling away I thought to myself 'Here comes that classic intro, although I reckon it's nearly time for a change' hahaha. LIke the new intro and loved the review. I had no idea they'd be so economical! I don't know if it's just me but I find the M2/235i/240i to be just like a 911. Indisputably brilliant and probably the perfect daily. But for some reason, they just don't set my world on fire - even though I'd like them to. I'm sure driving one would fix that though!

Nice review, always liked these and a great alternative to the S3 and Golf R you normally see everywhere. Guess it doesn't really have much competition nowadays. Think I need a 6 or 5 cylinder car next.

I had similar to this (manual M140i with LSD) and absolutely loved it. Rev matching is easily disabled, so long as you're disciplined enough with your right foot, by turning DSC fully off. Rear tyres don't last long though 😁

I had an m240i, was a great car (auto zf) and was better than my m135i f20 actually, less skittish for sure so maybe slightly heavier. Enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing👍

These are brilliant, I had a M235i also in Estoril Blue which I traded in for my Camaro I did add the M performance exhaust and diffuser later on which is nice but the standard one is good!

Have one of these a couple of weeks now - they are remarkably quick!

This might be the ultimate project car for slight (ahem) track-oriented modifications. And even for road use, all you need is an aftermarket diff and some decent dampers to make it a cut-price M2-killer

Said it very well, great choice for a daily driver, but if you want a proper driver's car experience, you still need the E92 M3. Totally different cars (yes, I've driven both)

I'm getting myself a 2018 240, manual, 19k miles, pro nav, harman kardon speakers, heated seats, f/r pdc - should be good fun!

These will go up in value in 10 years

Great Video Jay. Keep doing your thing brother.

I always love your shirts but that one makes you look like a kid in pajamas 😂

Love the 2 series. I own a 225D and it’s the perfect daily, I must admit I am a big fan of the ZF8 box though. I think one of these is definitely the next step

This looks like to have future classic written all over it. Can't see it depreciating a lot.

Agreed on the economy of the B58. I've got an F32 440i and having done multiple 4 hour motorway journeys , even at a pretty constant 80mph, it returns 40mpg easy. I've averaged 42mpg over 200 miles one time where traffic was slower moving. It's really hard to believe. Being pedantic, though, the B58 in the 440i is maybe 10-12 horses down on the M140i/M240i (never really understood this!).

I absolutely adore these. Sleek, fabulous to look at, good boot and interior space (in the front at least), big sunroof available for summer days, pillar-less doors, fabulous engine, great sound, manual gearbox. You could go on.

I have watched dozens of car reviews! I have to say that this, along with the others I have watched by you…are the best reviews I have watched. Very knowledgeable, well informed and honest reviews, without making stupid smart arse comments. Well done and keep up the good work. Thanks.

Great review. As you say if only the steering communicated more it would be a much better drivers car. Engine I agree is a lovely bit of kit. Passive dampers personally I think work quite well.

I bought an M140i instead of an older E90 M3. I did 15k plus miles per year pre-COVID and didn’t fancy the fuel bills nor the general running costs and potential bork factor (bearings and throttle actuators). My car is more than fast enough and costs buttons to run; £150 VED, I’ve average 29mpg on 20 months, rear tyres were £280 and three years servicing was £299. It looks like a 1 Erie’s and no one bats an eyelid which suits me just fine. My car has been fine on the stock MPSS’s. It’s needs a bit of respect in cold / wet but so do most higher powered rear wheel drive cars. It’s certainly not an un-drivable death trap that the internet would have you believe. It’ll never be a point and shoot car like a Golf R or an S3.

Been considering one of these for a while! Excellent video, definitely helping sway the decision

The manual convertible m240i is a rare derivative

Glad I got an m140i with the ZF8 box didn’t hear many great stories about the manual box in these😒 but then again I’m stage 1 & have got a gearbox remap so 😝

NIce Video! I just bought a new 2021 m240 i xdrive ! was hard to find especially since 2022s are coming out in a few months.

I known Mr Jayemm said it just feels like its slowing down, but just for avoidance of misunderstandings: The engine does not give max power at 4000rpm, it is quite a bit higher. 4800-6500 rpm to be exact, as far as I have found. Max acceleration is had by shifting as late as possible, such as just before the rev limiter kicks in. That might be a good reason to wind it out, even if there is no apparent "high rpm kick"

Just bought a 2016 M235i in a 6MT as a new daily. B58 is amazing but for the price difference I ordered a 5" stepped VRSF intercooler, Turner Motorsport boost pipe, turbo inlet pipe, charge pipe, Injen intake, NGK spark plugs, BM3 tune with all OTS maps, and an Active Autowerkes high flow catted downpipe, and a new set of Michelin PS4S tires. Should make around 420hp and 460lbs torque on 93 octane which should be plenty for me to get to and from work, and its a bit of a sleeper considering its not an M2 and makes stock M2 competition performance numbers.

Excellent video as always. I'm a big fan of these, and look decent value.

Turn off rev-matching; 1-Press the Start Button Once for accessory mode 2-Press in the clutch (yes you still have to clutch in) 3-Press and hold the start button and BOOM car STARTS!

Great video, as usual... And the shirt is Marvel-ous 😁

Thank you. I really enjoyed this video. I struggled with your last one. (over long winded). But that's good . You educate me about cars . Continued success. Regards. Richard.

Great gonna watch with interest I’m looking for one of these.

You can switch Rev Matching off - Press and hold DSC button for 5 secs in Sports+

With the port installed bmw LSD, this is a Big Bang for your buck in comparison to m2. Not as sharp but more than enough for everyday.

My 2017 m240i has been a joy over the last couple years. It’s soft enough for a daily while being acceptable for canyon carving. The steering feel isn’t great, maybe a 4-5/10 with runflats and a 6/10 with MP4S, but the platform is nimble and the motor is fantastic. I wouldn’t do anything heavier than canyon carving with this car though, wouldn’t touch a track without an LSD at the very least. All things considered it’s one of the best compromised and Jack of all trades coupe you can buy. I push this car to it’s limits and you’d have to be a madman to push the m2 to its limits on a curvy road. With that being said, after 2.5 years of this car I’m ready to probably move to an M2C.

When you describe £18K as "Not a lot of money" then I'm afraid you've just alienated a large number of your audience. £18K IS an awful lot of money to far more than you'd perhaps think. Yes, I am in a bracket that means £18K is a particular years running costs for my M5(!), the majority of my fellow road users wouldn't know what an M5 was, never mind be able to run one.... Such throw-away comments erk me, badly.

If you take the traction off off (hold button for 10 secs) then rev matching goes 😊

i am not sure about m240, but for m2 or m2 competition, you can turn off the rev matching by turning off the dsc

These start at £28K for a 2016 here in Au and no manuals..

@JayEmm on Cars One of the coolest shirts I have seen you wear!

The most beautiful thing he has ever filmed

come on man -3 isnt chilly for the Uk, I'd -9 the other week & up north it was a wee cooler still

Be shirt in the world. Loads of content coming out great job you should have double the amount of sups you have. + that manual defo a tuners dream

34mpg average ? Blimey, I'm averaging 28 in my M140i, although it is mapped to 411bhp. Wonderful car though, and enjoyed the video Jay.

I love these, a cabrio m240i is at the moment the car I'd love to realistically have

We have a 135i (dct) and 135is (manual) (both e82 n55) and my dad was excited to try an m235 for a possible upgrade, but was madly disappointed in the lack of feel the car had in comparison to the 1 series. He said it just felt numb, uninspiring, and not as agile next to the 1. The 1er is more handsome in my opinion as well, but that is obviously personal preference.

Woah. Pre LCI 240i. Crazy, LCI happened at almost the exact same time as the switch from 235i to 240i.

Having owned both M2C and M235xi, cant compare the feel of the two. Although almost as quick in numbers, the feel, suspension character, braking, agility is night and day. The M badging and performance is worthy for everyday driving and quite a performer. But.....

I think your bulk may be causing improper steering. Mines fine, much better than my jag or 535.

Reasonably brisk? 0-60 under 4.5 and unlimited will top 175 MPH ...hardly notice my 1700kg trailer when I hook my boat up to it.

Saw an original M2 with the competition wheels. It had a ridiculously loud exhaust that crackled and popped like crazy. Saw it about half an hour ago.

Set of PS4's and you can use it all year round no problem whatsoever. The PSS were sketchy in the rain. Owned both the 35i and 40i, 40i is a better package overall, the extra torque is noticeable.

Interesting. I do a Midlands-to-Scotland commute twice a month and wanted something... well, something. So I went for the 335d GT - slightly longer wheelbase, loads of room for the rear passengers and you can get a single bed in the back (moving flat, not a permanent, dogging fixture) without shifting the front seats forward. And when you floor it, it takes a moment to confirm that you do, indeed, want to launch, then it launches. Only real drawback so far is that when you open the rear hatch(?)boot thing, and it’s raining, it dumps about a 1/2 litre of water into the boot area. Hmmm. And that rear ‘fastback’ window - no wiper or squirter yet, somehow, it stays utterly dry and clean, even after a 300 mile trip back up to Scotland on roads that were bright white with salt.

Get a 15 reg M235i auto with carbon fiber M Performance package, spoiler and side skirts with black tint windows. 15k gets you a cheap as chips mid mileage marvel. Very mod friendly. Fab car and sounds great.

These do sound good for a modern turbo motor. Not sold with that front end though

I think I’m going to buy one. A good exchange for my 996 Turbo

I'd love you to drive a properly sorted unmodified M2C manual (based on your comments) and report back. I know someone who's got one.

The base idrive screen looks so bad with those HUGE bezels lol

I run Continental all seasons on my VW R32. They do well in . . . well, all seasons.

Rev matching should be something you switch on not off!! I’ve been looking at getting something like this and now completely put off. Shame as looks really good 😞

That shirt is kind of awesome 👏

I would have already bought one of these in xDrive + automatic form (and with the decent sat-nav & stereo) as a replacement for my E82 125i, weren't it for the absurd taxes and insurance costs in Italy

Market is flooded with these cars making prices low. Great engine (B58) but unfortunately nowhere near as dynamic in the handling department as the M2.

Like the Claudio lugli shirt.

I'm not a fan of the 2 series shape, but this one is spec'd nicely for me

The American Beauty reference was so funny! 🤣

My Brother has a manual M2 great car. This looked like softer version of that one. I have Red GR Yaris. Looking forward to a race over 1/4 to show what a LITTLE lightweight powerful AWD can do. Going to be close. PS Keep the good work mate.

Would love a 335i n55 or n54 review

The only newish BMW I would want is M2 Coupe LCI with BMW Manual Gearbox or M240i Coupe with LSD and BMW Manual Gearbox.

05:13 The traction control in normal/sport mode is very aggresive and will sap the power away in the damp. In sport + it's a lot more lively.

Great cars , few mods will make them a real wepon of a car.. !

If Mike Brewer actually knew things about cars.😂🤣 Nice review mate👍🏾

I think the M140i is the better buy. More practical and individual enough to avoid coming across as a poor man's M2. Love manuals but auto for these every time

An alternative to an M2 make but not a substitute for the flat plane V8 in the E92. As you said before, E92 is the last proper M3.

I’m planning to opt out of the company car policy and buy one of these, I plan to find one with the LSD and the 8 speed ZF box. I’d take the manual, always have done but the mpg is much better on the ZF which makes a difference for company car miles...

It is fast, looks decent, classy and subtle with Manual and LSD if you get an LSD for it. Cool car with chrome kidney grilles.

Over here we're about to see -3 temps in freedom units soon so count yourself lucky lol.

I think the less 'shouty' looks maybe appealing to some but as a younger guy it puts me off. I know it's not an M car but it is still a fast performance car - though it looks just like any regular 'M-sport' diesel, when in reality it's a bit of a weapon. Some fatter wheels and tyres and maybe a 30mm drop would do the trick!

Hmmm interesting could be my next car 🤔

Great car, great review.

You can turn off rev match only if you take DSC off.

I need that shirt in my life, link to supplier would be appreciated... awesome car as well, who needs an M2 when you can have one of these!!!

My problem with it is you know for sure that you'll be sat at some traffic lights and someone will come alongside you in an M2 and you'll wish you got the M2 instead.

Dyno the b58 engine and 335hp is being modest

I remember when you only had a 3, 5 and 7 series. An M was actually Motorsport. Now they’ve filled in all the gaps with so many options and M has been downgraded to (mostly) a trim option. Add to that, the giant grills on current generation BMW’s and you have to wonder where the brand is going.