My point is if they upgrade the software as part of a service, rather than from a warranty perspective. I doubt Gibbo is interested in warranty.
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I don’t put warranty on my 458 and won’t be on the M2 either.
So happy to code I’ve been reading up about GTS differential, steering coding etc which people seem to do on M2’s. Might give it a try but for now the apply carplay full screen will suffice.
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Soldato
Finally!
Had it 4 months now - it's great - the engine is brilliant, it never seems to do less than 40mpg on any long trip (Mid 40's if you're just on the Motorway), the mild hybrid system is cool, the interior is nice and its comfortable and refined. It also looks fantastic - the last year before they stopped making great looking cars. Imagine how good the M3 would look if it had the same front as the 2021 3 Series?
In 4 months I've averaged just 4mpg less than I did in my 530d, which is the big surprise. On a longer trip it's not quite as good as my 530d was in terms of refinement - there isn't really much if any more road noise thanks to the acoustic glass fitted to the front windows, but you can hear the engine at Motorway speeds which you never could in the 530d. But then it's a petrol 3 series not a diesel 5 Series, so really it's unfair to be too surprised or annoyed by this.
It really is just such a good 'everything' car. The performance is exceptional, it sounds great but it's also a completely normal 3 series when you want it to be. Great car - hopefully keep this for at least as long as I did my 530d (7 years!).
What don't I like about it?
The fuel tank is too small meaning even with it's efficiency you still have a maximum range of about 500 on longer trips and 250-300 around town.
The interior could be a little bit more luxurious - it can't have saved them much money having the door handle armrest made of soft plastic instead of leather, can it? That said it's still by far the best 3 series interior they've ever made.
Why is the exhaust just a bit of trim? A basic 320d has a twin exit exhaust at the back that has real pipes - why does the M340i have two bits of trim instead, which are not connected to what looks basically the same twin exit system fitted to the rest of the range
The ride quality wasn't great until I fitted a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, now it drives properly
Why are manually operated seats anywhere near a car like this? Seriously? You need the Comfort Plus pack to get electric ones and that makes it even more difficult to find a car to buy as most of them have black wheels and black trim everywhere. I don't find it a practical issue as I never need to move the seat, but it makes an otherwise great looking interior look a bit cheap:
In 4 months I've averaged just 4mpg less than I did in my 530d, which is the big surprise. On a longer trip it's not quite as good as my 530d was in terms of refinement - there isn't really much if any more road noise thanks to the acoustic glass fitted to the front windows, but you can hear the engine at Motorway speeds which you never could in the 530d. But then it's a petrol 3 series not a diesel 5 Series, so really it's unfair to be too surprised or annoyed by this.
It really is just such a good 'everything' car. The performance is exceptional, it sounds great but it's also a completely normal 3 series when you want it to be. Great car - hopefully keep this for at least as long as I did my 530d (7 years!).
What don't I like about it?
The fuel tank is too small meaning even with it's efficiency you still have a maximum range of about 500 on longer trips and 250-300 around town.
The interior could be a little bit more luxurious - it can't have saved them much money having the door handle armrest made of soft plastic instead of leather, can it? That said it's still by far the best 3 series interior they've ever made.
Why is the exhaust just a bit of trim? A basic 320d has a twin exit exhaust at the back that has real pipes - why does the M340i have two bits of trim instead, which are not connected to what looks basically the same twin exit system fitted to the rest of the range
The ride quality wasn't great until I fitted a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, now it drives properly
Why are manually operated seats anywhere near a car like this? Seriously? You need the Comfort Plus pack to get electric ones and that makes it even more difficult to find a car to buy as most of them have black wheels and black trim everywhere. I don't find it a practical issue as I never need to move the seat, but it makes an otherwise great looking interior look a bit cheap:
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Soldato
Not sure if it's the same as older gens, but in the E8x/E9x era, electric seats sat a good amount higher at their lowest than the manual seats. If you aren't regularly changing driver, the manual seats in that gen are seen as being better.
My F10 didn't have memory seats either, but the standard seat was fully electric in except for backwards and forwards. This was ideal - I didn't really need the memory function but the seats looked much better
Pffft. Even my Mini has electric memory seats.
Though I'd swap it for your B58 in a heartbeat.
When we ordered the Mini they didn't offer electric memory seats
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Does anyone know why ever m340i i look at seems to have the lumbar support function deleted?
There are were various removals of specification throughout 2021 and some of 2022 as a result of supply chain issues. On the M340i specifically, this mostly affected the passenger side lumbar support function and seat width adjustment and the wireless charging system.
These show up in the vehicle specification as deleted.
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Soldato
I’m working up to this for when I move on from the m140.
I’ve been spoiled by the B58. It’s limiting my choices!
luxuriously, before the previous ones had expired - or you've hung onto them.
is the leather as good as previous 5 series - don't recall you discussing G20 options in that respect ? -
BM I had in a hot climate had, I learned, artificial, and wondered if real sticks less, or is more supple in winter, they never felt like the leather sofa subsequently have at home,
as a mainly sole driver I'd put leather above electric.
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ABs behaving itself ?
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I agree.
Drove to Norfolk coast and back last week in my M140 and was surprised at the MPG achieved considering the size of the engine. Sensible and practical when you want to make journeys like that and then great fun when you want to plant your right foot down.
I've come around to the look of the new M3 grill, I do think it suits come colours more than others, and I'm also of the opinion it works better on the M3/4 than the regular 4 series (even though they are the same shape, it fits the design better).
Still aware it's hated by a lot, but having seen quite a few my mind has been changed
Still aware it's hated by a lot, but having seen quite a few my mind has been changed
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I've come around to the look of the new M3 grill, I do think it suits come colours more than others, and I'm also of the opinion it works better on the M3/4 than the regular 4 series (even though they are the same shape, it fits the design better).
Still aware it's hated by a lot, but having seen quite a few my mind has been changed
BAN
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But just imagine how it would look with the standard one...
The ride quality wasn't great until I fitted a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, now it drives properly
I'd like to do this on the 840i, but it'll cost at least £1200
and the P Zero RFT's don't seem too bad.Would like to try a back to back comparison.