I used to have a G20 330e that I absolutely loved, but the only thing that I didn’t like was the PHEV system and how it made me lose 100L of boot space and 20L of my petrol tank.
Unfortunately I had an accident last year in it and was wrote off.
Nevertheless the overall car was absolutely fantastic, and I was going to get another 3 Series without the PHEV system. But then I had to cancel it due to a parts shortage.
Opted for an Audi A5 (sorry for swearing on this sub) and it’s a really nice car but it feels so bland and boring compared to my BMW and I miss it dearly.
Though I’d love xDrive but unfortunately they no longer build this onto the regular 3 series’ in the UK. But they do on the M340. But I also massively prefer the styling on the M340 and I’ve been wanting one for ages.
My business has had a really good couple of months and I’m debating treating myself to a company car and would love to join the BMW club again. But I just question whether or not I need so much power, or if it’s worth being a daily driver.
The power makes me nervous, as it’s over 100bhp faster than my 330e and even that was a lot.
I’ve watched a lot of videos where people have said it’s a fantastic daily, and the MPG does look fairly decent for a car of its type and power. But I’m just questioning this?
A lot of people say this when they’ve never driven a car over ~350hp. It really doesn’t matter, it’s not like you’re hit with 370hp or whatever it is the moment you touch the throttle. The car can handle it fine, you won’t get that power unless you ask for it.
If you loved the 330e, you’ll absolutely LOVE the m340i. Imo the 330e drives like a wet blanket, the mixed drivetrain falls apart when you really “drive”. Once you try the 3l, you’ll never be able to look at a 2l the same way again.
I cant even get 250 bhp outta my 30i unless i put pedal to the floor with sport / sport transmission / full pedal to floor uphill so i wouldnt worry.
And yes at that power level on a narrow road can be fun