She's here and I'm smitten!

rosstin · 12-13-2016, 12:53 AM

My first few days with the 340..

Active cruise seems to come in for a bit of flak on this forum, but I highly recommend it. It's a game changer in and around London. With the exception of a few rapid undertaking moments I've found it does what it should do, and it does it well. As full-time collision warning + braking is part of the deal, I'm really happy with it.

iDrive 5 and pro nav is a big step up from my 2014 1 series. Screens and animations are snappier and prettier, but the traffic info is still utter shyte and cannot be trusted. I've noticed a new 'learn routes' option. This could fix my other gripe that it favours A roads, over a quicker B road. Let's see..

HK is far better in the F30 than it was in my F20. I'm still playing with the equaliser and I know there are a few threads floating about on this, but yet to find my best settings. Might need to wait for the speakers to bed in a bit more first.

Road noise doesn't seem much better than the F20 which I'm disappointed about. I assume this is the Bridgestone RFT's. I'm going to have to do something about it so will do some research. I gather MPSS are the way forward?

I don't mean to bleat on about the engine but it's fantastic. I'm stating the obvious but it makes this a really special motor. Taking off down a slip road can be done quickly in many beemers, but the delivery and sound of the B58 puts a grin on my face like no other. It makes every trip an event and I realise I've missed that being wedded to diesel for a while. Yup, first tank averaged 22mpg so this is where the diesel heads will win, although to be fair that was mostly urban, with me gently playing.

Here's a few pics.. I'm thinking black grills?

willjames · 12-13-2016, 01:10 AM

Nice...a fast black barrow! Can't fault you👌

Rbrown · 12-13-2016, 01:44 AM

Looks great....and another person raving about the engine!

Had expected you to get more than 22mpg out of it though?!?!??

225 · 12-13-2016, 01:51 AM

Very nice! Mpg will get better and it will get louder and faster! Lastly Yes a nice set of black grilles will finish her off...

Chrismac13 · 12-13-2016, 01:58 AM

Lovely motor, good looking colour

TouringPleb · 12-13-2016, 02:44 AM

Definitely recommend the black grills!

TheFifthElement · 12-13-2016, 02:46 AM

Cracking looking motor .. can't beat a black F30

73henny · 12-13-2016, 03:02 AM

Lovely car. In the best colour.

Rich9600 · 12-13-2016, 03:11 AM

Lovely motor. I can just echo others comments on the engine.

It really does get more frugal and louder, with more sport mode pops and crackles coming in in the over-run.

MPG wise it doesn't relish urban driving, I got 16mpg in my first week of very short trips. But, I routinely top 30mpg out of my relatively non-aero hearse. Mud to upper 30's on a run.

It loosens up with the miles and the MPG goes up, but so does the fun factor and noise... I bet you drop your windows much more than in your previous diesel...

Enjoy her, you've got a cracking car!

Alscoob · 12-13-2016, 03:52 AM

Looks fantastic

I had a 440i out yesterday for a try out 3k on the clock and it went like a rocket, pops & bangs from the exhaust, just wonderful. In my 70 miles of A,B & Motorway blasts and cruse it did 28mpg, impressed me... the engine not the Grand Coupe ! So with my limited knowledge can echo what they say above.

siwilson · 12-13-2016, 03:54 AM

I bet your floor mats were filthy when you got back in

Lovely car by the way

Rukka · 12-13-2016, 06:30 AM

Lovely car OP :thumbsup

Welcome to the x40i club

BrennanF30 · 12-13-2016, 07:16 AM

Fantastic looking motor

rosstin · 12-13-2016, 07:35 AM

Cheers all its been a fun few days..

Black grills it is

I'm not too fussed about the mpg, I know it will improve with a careful drive and once it's loosened up.

rosstin · 12-13-2016, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siwilson

I bet your floor mats were filthy when you got back in

Lovely car by the way

It was one of those moments when I jumped out, slammed the door, then realised what I had done! Bugger

Ss66 · 12-13-2016, 09:10 AM

Nice looking machine,welcome to the club

Racing Teatray · 12-13-2016, 02:04 PM

Very nice. I like those particular alloys a lot on the 3-series but for some reason they suit the 4-series GC less well.

I agree that the new iDrive is nicer than the old iDrive I had in my 2012 M135i, but for one thing - I'm not totally sure that the brighter graphics are an improvement, especially in the 3D perspective setting.

on_the_virge · 12-13-2016, 06:09 PM

Lovely looking motor and I imagine the engine is sweet....as for black grills I can only recommend them as they finish the car off

CazuaLLUK · 12-13-2016, 06:39 PM

Very nice mate!

rosstin · 12-14-2016, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

Lovely looking motor and I imagine the engine is sweet....as for black grills I can only recommend them as they finish the car off

Yes they look spot on, thanks

P1 PET · 12-14-2016, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

as for black grills I can only recommend them as they finish the car off

double slated grilles is my recommendation.

12-13-2016, 12:53 AM	#1
rosstin Captain 327 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 340i saloon Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	She's here and I'm smitten! My first few days with the 340.. Active cruise seems to come in for a bit of flak on this forum, but I highly recommend it. It's a game changer in and around London. With the exception of a few rapid undertaking moments I've found it does what it should do, and it does it well. As full-time collision warning + braking is part of the deal, I'm really happy with it. iDrive 5 and pro nav is a big step up from my 2014 1 series. Screens and animations are snappier and prettier, but the traffic info is still utter shyte and cannot be trusted. I've noticed a new 'learn routes' option. This could fix my other gripe that it favours A roads, over a quicker B road. Let's see.. HK is far better in the F30 than it was in my F20. I'm still playing with the equaliser and I know there are a few threads floating about on this, but yet to find my best settings. Might need to wait for the speakers to bed in a bit more first. Road noise doesn't seem much better than the F20 which I'm disappointed about. I assume this is the Bridgestone RFT's. I'm going to have to do something about it so will do some research. I gather MPSS are the way forward? I don't mean to bleat on about the engine but it's fantastic. I'm stating the obvious but it makes this a really special motor. Taking off down a slip road can be done quickly in many beemers, but the delivery and sound of the B58 puts a grin on my face like no other. It makes every trip an event and I realise I've missed that being wedded to diesel for a while. Yup, first tank averaged 22mpg so this is where the diesel heads will win, although to be fair that was mostly urban, with me gently playing. Here's a few pics.. I'm thinking black grills? Attached Images Last edited by rosstin; 08-22-2019 at 08:38 AM..
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2785 Rep 4,581 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Looks great....and another person raving about the engine! Had expected you to get more than 22mpg out of it though?!?!??
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225 Brigadier General 2290 Rep 4,945 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Very nice! Mpg will get better and it will get louder and faster! Lastly Yes a nice set of black grilles will finish her off...
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Chrismac13 Captain 201 Rep 607 Posts Drives: BMW F31 335i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Blyth iTrader: (0)	Lovely motor, good looking colour __________________ Current: 2016 BMW M5 F10 Gone: 2015 BMW 335i F31, MPPK, DMS Remap, Eibach Pro kit
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Rich9600 Colonel 742 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Lovely motor. I can just echo others comments on the engine. It really does get more frugal and louder, with more sport mode pops and crackles coming in in the over-run. MPG wise it doesn't relish urban driving, I got 16mpg in my first week of very short trips. But, I routinely top 30mpg out of my relatively non-aero hearse. Mud to upper 30's on a run. It loosens up with the miles and the MPG goes up, but so does the fun factor and noise... I bet you drop your windows much more than in your previous diesel... Enjoy her, you've got a cracking car! __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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Alscoob Brigadier General 2174 Rep 3,103 Posts Drives: G31 540i M Sport Edition Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic I had a 440i out yesterday for a try out 3k on the clock and it went like a rocket, pops & bangs from the exhaust, just wonderful. In my 70 miles of A,B & Motorway blasts and cruse it did 28mpg, impressed me... the engine not the Grand Coupe ! So with my limited knowledge can echo what they say above.
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siwilson New Member 9 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport Touring Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire iTrader: (0)	I bet your floor mats were filthy when you got back in Lovely car by the way
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rosstin Captain 327 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 340i saloon Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Cheers all its been a fun few days.. Black grills it is I'm not too fussed about the mpg, I know it will improve with a careful drive and once it's loosened up.
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Racing Teatray Lieutenant 218 Rep 492 Posts Drives: BMW 440i GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central London iTrader: (0)	Very nice. I like those particular alloys a lot on the 3-series but for some reason they suit the 4-series GC less well. I agree that the new iDrive is nicer than the old iDrive I had in my 2012 M135i, but for one thing - I'm not totally sure that the brighter graphics are an improvement, especially in the 3D perspective setting. __________________ ____________________ Current: Macan GTS Previous: 440i GC, M135i, E60 M5, Z1, 330d, 135i, Alfa 156 GTA, Mercedes 500E, Audi S3, Audi A3 quattro, VW Golf GTI 16v
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on_the_virge Lieutenant 286 Rep 509 Posts Drives: Ex M140i.....to be replaced Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Lovely looking motor and I imagine the engine is sweet....as for black grills I can only recommend them as they finish the car off Attached Images __________________ Incoming BG X3 M40i
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