I want a 3 series, especially m340i, but all the ones in my area are rebranded titles or very high mileage or huge seller markups and im now leaning towards b48? Am I missing out a lot? Will I regret my decision? Is it worth the extra 10-15k$?
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Had a 530i as a loaner for a while. It was quick at low speeds, but you really felt the lack of top end with it. It didn’t pull that well above ~50mph. It was noticably slower than even my old 335i.
Not at all disappointed with the B48 for the daily family X3. It would probably be a little quicker in the 3 series, so I think you’ll be fine. It wasn’t worth the $15k to get an M40i X3 for us and I love torquey cars. Our X3 is plenty quick to shoot gaps in city traffic and combat bay area freeways. That said, it isn’t my performance car.
If you’re chasing some power, yeah, it’s worth it
330i with b48 is a great commuter car with enough power to feel quick but it will never feel very fast
More is not always better, get what suits your actual driving style
I went from a b48 to a b58 and the performance increase is massive. If it’s in your price range and you see a good one on the market, I’d definitely recommend the 340.
If you want to experience the b58 if honestly say consider the 540i. When I was in the market they were going for similar prices as 330s. I have one and it’s quite the monster compared to my friend’s 330.
I have a 2016 BMW 340i Xdrive automatic in silver just under 79k. I’m the second owner. It’s been in 1 accident “guy in a truck backed into the front of me going 5 mph 2 years ago lol. Car runs great haven’t put it up for sale but if you interested let me know. Besides minor wear and tear the inside is fucking immaculate. Only thing I’ve ever done to her was get tint. It’s bone stock and I’ve only ever “pushed” the car a few times with family. It’s my daily driver to and from work. It’s garage kept at my house in Harford County Maryland!
Check DMs MOTIVATED TO SELL.
My wife has a g20 330i xdrive and its a fun car. Its faster (obviously) off the line than my modified f22 m235i (n55). I have a dream of swapping a b48 into an e30.
It gets unbelievable mileage and has the power and torque needed to get moving when needed.
That being said, if you have the means of going b58, do it. Buy once cry once.
I got a 320i b48 and not disapppointed. Did a stage 1 and running 288HP
Look, from what I can tell you should just an m340i it’s sounds like it’s exactly what your looking for. I’m telling you won’t regret getting the m340i over the 330i but the other way around I can’t guarantee you’ll feel the same way. You may have to travel out of state to buy an m340i then drive it home, or just wait until one shows up in your area.