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?
It ultimately falls upon how reasonable you want to be with your car purchases, just cause you have the money to indulge doesn’t mean you have to right?
More to the questions at hand, an M340i can absolutely be used as a fabulous daily driver.
Who doesn’t love a bit of a 6 cylinder ambiance with your morning coffee? If it’s too much of a car for a daily I don’t really agree with since it’s a 3 series at the end of the day not a full fat M-car so it’s been built to do everyday life with ease and pace.
Lastly, you claim to have wanted one for a long while so I’d worry less and seize the moment to enjoy an autombile you clearly desire and can afford. Running costs are not insane on these cars they’re afterall meant to be used as everyday cars.