2016 BMW 340i Review - AutoNation
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2016
- For 2016 BMW introduces a new 3-series with Twin Power turbo and advanced safety technology. In this episode of the AutoNation New Car Test Drive, Ryan gives you a tour of its key features.
The 2016 BMW 340i is host to a 3-liter, Inline 6 engine that puts out 320-horsepower. Controlled by an 8-speed automatic transmission, the BMW 340i is a smooth ride that offers aggressive handling and enough speed to keep any enthusiast satisfied. Featuring excellent fuel economy alongside of a deep trunk and a comfortable second row, this BMW is not only fast but also efficient.
Packed with new technology, the 2016 BMW 340i boasts a gauge cluster that expertly mixes traditional design with futuristic details and includes an advanced active safety system. With a suite of features including lane detection, collision mitigation, and blind-spot monitoring, you know that your 340i is keeping you safe and sound.
With masterful handling and the intuitive iDrive system, the 2016 BMW 340i is the ideal combination of technology and speed. Drop by your nearby AutoNation BMW dealership [www.autonation.com/find-a-sto...] to take the new 340i for a spin that just might make you fall in love. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I love my F30 335i. Red with red interior is rare. Sounds amazing and the ladies love it too.
awesome review , keep it up :)
Such a good value right now. 25k for a 2016 with 30k miles.
I don't they they are that cheap.
@@shoman24v now probably not but 10 months ago before the pandemic had really kick off used cars prices were lower than they are now. You can still get a decent deal on one though
what state, got mine 2016 with 28k miles for $32k and this was one of the good value per spec 340i, now its around $33k for a 2016 then again i went for the the full m perforance route, no saftey features, had mine for almost 2 yrs
@@pantiesgonewild358 I dont remember what example i was looking at back then, it was on cargurus and i searching nationwide just to check prices. It probably didnt have the M sport package though. I would never buy any bmw without it.
Jay for 328i/330i , not worth going for msport, but for 335i/340(2/3/4/5(40i)) msport package makes huge difference
Great review 👍🏼
"Where's the spare tire there isn't one. If you get stranded, your a BMW driver! Just call road side assistance like everyone else" 😂
anti lag They have runflats..
@@ool3062 and the run flats take away from ride comfort. But, well worth being able to drive on them.
Ryan Parish I don’t feel that runflats are so uncomfortable on 18” wheels, but I am more for sportiness than comfort so it doesn’t make my driving experience any less good.
@@ool3062 I own one im aware...
Good review. You should note at the end. The 3 series can come with AWD, one of the best AWD systems on the market. Getting a 3 series with M packages and AWD and a DINAN tuned system you will get into the M price range but get the AWD that you cannot get with them. I owned a 335i (this cars predecessor) with all that and I loved it. There is a difference clearly between standard 3 series and M3's and there is no comparison. But to get the AWD it is a fair compromise.
Why so much hate ? This design and color are outrageously good. I drive my baby regularly and I get envious stares and so much attention from nearby pedestrians/cars. It’s a glorious car ..
amen to that. I picked up a 2017 340i GT M-Sport and it is the definition of a badass car. I live in Canada so sedan's are the least popular vehicle due to the snow, but the AWD is superior. I think if I were to get an suv it would need to be the X3 M40i or better, the problem right now is the price tag lol. A buddy of mine owns the genesis g80, and another friend of mine owns the kia stinger. I've driven both, and yes the stinger is a great car, but I'm just not wowed by the exterior design, and especially the "kia" brand right on the wheel. The genesis is a beautiful car, I just wish they made a hatchback version and also didn't rip off aston martin's badge basically.
5:13 that squeal had me dying 😂😂
Thank you, that was a great review, very concise and straight to the point. One of the best I've seen. I'm picking my 340i (Sport upgraded) BMW up in Munich next month! I'm so excited.
lucky man :)
waste of money, just tune a 335 for less money and more power
+charles onuoha tune it and void your warranty yea, lets do that! smh
Joseph Anthony Carrillo III I'm talking used car. E92
After driving my BMW 340i around Germany/Austria for 2 weeks in the Spring it finally arrived in Canada in early July. I've been driving it for a little over a month and it's a beautiful thing. I don't know how I ever lived without my 340i. ;)
I wish i got this instead of a 2015 c300. This car is very nice, refined and has great tuning potential. If i saved up a couple thousand i couldve gotten a 340i. But what sold me to the c300 was the interior is beautiful and imo doesnt look as dated as the 3 series of the same year
New engine? How reliable is it? Maintenance costs on my E90 have been astronomical over the past 14 years.
@malykutaz t-84-120 couldn't have put it any better. The B58 engine is not going to be as reliable as a cheap fuel efficient car like honda, hyundai, mazda, etc. But it's definitely as reliable as any v6 engine there is.
This wasn't so much a review as you reading BMW focus group approved bulletin points. What do you like about it? Dislike? What's it like to drive? Maintain? Is it comfortable?
I own a 2017 340i GT M-Sport and can try to give you some insight on my 1 year review:
Performance - 9/10 - If not 9.5, the car has power in it stock, a stage 1 tune will make it faster than a stock M340i. Braking is amazing with the M-Brakes, it accelerates fast, and turns well. It has 4 driving modes that completely change the way your engine sounds & performs, it definitely performs like a sports car.
Comfort - 8/10 - It's a sweet ride, heated seats and steering wheel make the cold drives to work much nicer. It heats up quickly, driver's cockpit has a good amount of leg space, nothing you will find on larger SUV's or trucks (I came from a truck) but it's more than enough room to be satisfied. My only meh is the modern bucket seats for those longer drives to the cottage/ road trips, my back starts to get sore sitting in the same position, my truck I never had an issue with. I also rarely adjust my seating position due to pure laziness so that could very much so factor in. All in all, it's a comfortable ride, I wish the center console was a little bit wider to fit 2 arms comfortable like my center console on my RAM, but then again it's a car. Also it's definitely not as smooth as a larger luxury SUV, you will feel bumps and rough terrain on the road, but that is what's to be expected with most sedans.
Space - 9/10 - I have the GT model which is a hatchback. I'm giving is a 9/10 comparing it to other mid sized sedans. It's definitely got plenty of space and I appreciate that. I've gone on many snowboarding trips and am able to fit 2 passengers (3 including me) , and only have to put one seat down. With still plenty of extra space left over with everyone's bag and gear in the trunk. The car doesn't feel crowded and tight, and my buddy in the back said he had plenty of room and it was a comfortable ride. Also highly recommend if you have a larger dog, the hatchback space is the literal perfect spot for them.
Fuel Consumption - 7/10 - It's not bad, but it's also not good. I've had some days where I would give it an 8/10 and other days where I would give it a 6/10. The inline B58 engine is a beast and you can't expect the gas to be as good as a honda civic, but it's also not horrible. My friend owns a mustang GT and I've watched first hand his gas needle making it's way to empty after pushing it hard on the highway, that was bad, so that's why I wont say it's the worst on gas, but certainly not the best. The Eco PRO mode helps a lot to save gas for city driving. My gas tank lasts 6-7 days on average with short work commutes and an odd drive after work. A road trip that takes roughly 1 hr and 40min (260 km both ways) does just about half of my gas tank, a little bit less. The 91 premium gas also sucks b*lls with how quick the gas burns. It's a fun car to drive, but you can obviously find more fuel efficient daily commuters with about 200hp if saving $$ is your concern.
Exterior Design - 10/10 - It's all personal and I'm biased towards BMW, but I think the 3 series has always looked like the sleekest young man's vehicle. I plan on getting into a 5 series or better when I get into my mid 30's pushing to 40's.
Interior Features - 8.5/10 - It's got it all minus some thing I wished it had. The panoramic roof, heated steering and heated back seats, harman kardon audio, makes this car a treat to sit inside. However, I do wish they had implemented ventilated seats for those hot summer days (although the pre timed ventilation you can do is great) , a big WTF for me was that my car doesn't have the dash cam recording app the way newer bmw models do. My car has all the camera's just like the new cars but for some reason I can't use my camera's to their full advantage because my technology is older and out dated now. That's one thing I really don't like, they're turning these new BMW's into apple iphone's, and luring you into buying a new car after 4 years because your car lacks the tech of the newer car. For the price people pay for these cars new, they should be updated with the new cars to have all the electronic features as well. Also no remote start because of "outdated software" , so I don't have the luxury of remote starting my car from y phone, but a 2019 3 series can... wtf. lol.
Reliability - 7.5/10 - If the car didn't have so much tech it would get a 9.5/10 from me. I personally haven't had anything break down on me, but the amount of tech in this car does worry me a little bit, I can totally see why bmw gets it's rep for cars having electronic issues. I can say though that the digital oil stick and engine monitor and the tire monitor are pretty accurate, so I do appreciate that. Aside from that, the B58 engine is very reliable, and will get you through anything.
Driving in snow - 8/10 - The xDrive is incredible and arguable the best AWD technology at the moment aside from audi's quattro system. The reason why I won't give it a higher score is because of course.. it is a car. So it'll be as good as an AWD sedan can be. If the snow is past ankle level, you're probably going to get stuck... but that being said I;ve seen first hand SUV's getting stuck on bad winter days while a car made it through no problem. So really, it comes down to #1 what kind of winter tires you have on, #2 if your car is true AWD and most importantly #3 how much snow is on the road. The only car's I really see getting through blizzards at ease are pick up trucks with winter tires, but with trucks you also need to put a significant amount of weight in the cab to hold it's ass down from sliding all over the place, which is a lot of work to do and also burns more gas. We've had a BMW X5 that did amazing in the snow as well, so like I said, it comes down to the severity of the weather, and the tires mainly. As for the traction, the car held up nicely on icy and slushy roads, I have winter tires on and I feel very confident pulling turns at higher speeds.
Maintenance Cost - 5.5/10 - BMW can a fat one for this category. Expect whatever you paid for your old cheaper car to be double price now if not more. They charge you an arm and a leg at BMW. And as much as the warranty will save you from the big engine repairs, that's usually not what you should be worrying about. What you need to get ready for are the check ups that you'd have to do with any car, like brake fluid, brake pads, oil change, spark plugs, cabin filters etc. My highest recommendation is to either learn how to do it yourself and you will save a TON of $$$, or if you're not comfortable doing your own maintenance, to find a trusted mechanic that is experienced with German cars to do all the service work for you. They will order all the new parts and a fraction of what BMW will charge, and you certainly won't get charged $150 CAD an hour for a simple 15 min job that a BMW service tech will claim took an hour to complete. It's a robbery. My car is currently out of warranty, and knock on wood, there hasn't been any difference to when I did have the warranty. I have a family friend mechanic who services my car at a quarter of the cost BMW charges, so for that I am grateful.
OVERALL - 8.1/10 - Solid car to drive, you get a luxurious mid- sized sports sedan (hatchback), while still getting a great amount of space that you would find in a crossover SUV. Aside from a few features lacking that are found on the newer models, as well as mid-range fuel consumption, this car will be a treat to drive and can very much so be used as a daily driving vehicle. The EcoPro Mode is a great setting to use for those short drives to work & quick cold starts, and the sport mode is plenty of fun for those leisure drives. The interior features and sound system make those short and long drives very enjoyable and pleasuring. The high maintenance costs on BMW can also be easily solved by either DIY techniques or a private mechanic. The xDrive technology really stands out in winter weather and rough terrain, and like I said earlier, unless you're in a large pick up truck, or a larger high up SUV, you won't be losing out on too much when it comes down to getting through heavy snow. When the snow levels get extreme, just simply stay home, if an SUV is getting stuck out there - a car won't be any better! LOL - All in all, a pleasure to drive. And looks beautiful as well.
@@joshs3905 now that's a great, well-thought out and thorough review. Belongs somewhere as an article!
@@Bootstrappin Thanks man i appreciate it, and happy to help, if you have any other questions feel free to ask away :)
No turbo no Fun, great vid
Ricardo Romero such bullshit.. ever driven BMWs N/A i6?
I wanna finance one of these bad boys, what do you guys think?
It’s time to update the video, 340i have a better engine for performance than the s55 in the f80 m3
what about the fifth mode when you hold the reaction button for 5 seconds
City MPG 18 but if you can afford gas price is not a problem
That guy with the dog on the train track looks so creepy @ 6:47
You're saying that the rear room is reasonable, that's great and all but you should reference your height.
i mean you can kind of guess he's anywhere from 5'10" to 6'
Best bang for the buck if purchased CPO. Over 50% off original MSRP!
What's cpo?
Dave certified pre owned
@@AlphaGh ohhhh thanks.
@@AlphaGh I actually checked one out a week ago. It was a little small I liked the 535i better although I'm sure it's not as nice of a performer as the 340i.
Dave yeah I’m going some day this week to test drive a 535i and a 340i. I really hope the 340i suits me well with a car seat and all because the b58 motor is much more capable then the n55 in the 535 and also the 535 weighs like 800 lbs more i think. So that will be noticeable but if not i might just go 535 and try to add enough horsepower to up the power to weight ratio
Tell me, please. How tall are you?
I’m gonna get one next year in 2021, I’m trynna get one for 26k and put 16g down
Why not just buy a new one?
@@Portapottypossum good question considering that type of down payment.
get a certified second hand one for half price ur welcome :)
I'm just curious, how do you consider your head rubbing the ceiling while in the rear seat reasonable? There is no excuse for this!
Do keep in mind he's well over 6 feet tall.
I got my 2016 m4 for 68,000. It only had 3,000 miles, and I took the opportunity! Honestly I was surprised to get an m4 that cheap.
Ronnie 2K lol Dumbass m4 new 0 miles is around that price. U got buttfucked
Ronnie 2K what was your apr?
igot themagicinm3 They go well over 80..
he looks like bill murray brother
he looks like Vladimir Putin's cousin
Its okay, imma BMW driver. I ll call roadside assistance :)
60k for a little car? Nuts!
You can get this car pre-owned for about 20k
James Sohn It is not that small.. Also a German sports car does cost, this is the most powerful engine for the 3 series
Sports seats are standard for 2016
+freakincrazy6932 as are LED headlights, comfort access, the H&K premium sound system, and much more.
Jordan Warnecke Wrong. When I configured my 340i, LED's, H&K Sound were all optional.
Jordan Warnecke That’s not true. When I equipped my 2018 F31 I got the adaptive LED headlights, Harman Kardon sound system, had comfort access on my previous 2014 one but not on this since the tailgate opens when you was the car
Who does handling better Mazda or bmw ?
+Kestrall vector bmw is a rear wheel drive, 50/50 balanced car. the mazda is good handling regular brand.
+Arven Tahtyan mazda
mazda
rav 4 >
BMW, but Mazda is great for a regular economy brand
It's a BMW, if you have tyre problems you have run flats which allows you to drive up to 100 miles at 50 mph.......
Dubble bee em you
How tall is this guy
5'0"
the prestige of owning an M3 alone is much more rewarding than this vehicle
I was gonna say most people can't afford an M3. But then I saw that this car costs $61,000 as tested. Dam that's a lot, might as well go for M3 at that point.
Rawest stfu bitch
P4nZerWolF dang you must be 12
Rawest yo mama
Nobody cares tho
No spare tire is kind of annoying.
You don't need it when it's standard with run flats...
Cars Life Can you explain how that works? Not going flat even without air.
+young 95 reinforced side wall
I was skeptical until a 40+°C day with a flat tyre. With one meeting and a few jobs later. called in to have tyre repaired 100km later.
Now love them much more
U womt install it
Amateur hour.
Too much money
No spare tire is the biggest bullshit
$61,000 for a 3 series the size of a honda civic/toyota corolla, lol. I will take whatever 5 series $61k can buy.
ikr
+Pat Johnson yes the price is high to some, but you get many safety features standard plus all of the engineering behind it.
For a fking bmw 3 series lol what engineering. Its no sport car, or luxury car. Its a joke
So near perfect 50/50 weight distribution? 34+ MPG in a car that has 320 HP and does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds? That isn't engineering?
Jordan Warnecke that's 60 grand engineering? Dam we are screwed
Fuck sake just tell us if it's fast ?
this shouldn't be a "review" this should be an "information video"... waste of my time
Driving like a grandmother doesn’t make this review very exciting, when making a review you always have to make a 0 to 60 lunch specially when you review a sport sedan such as this car. Garbage review
46 - 61 thousand dollars? No way I'd rather take a 2016 nissan maxima platinum
go ahead with your mommy car
Interior looks bad