Is the 2023 BMW 330i the BEST new luxury sedan to BUY?

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  • čas přidán 28. 03. 2023
  • The BMW 3 series is getting some major changes for 2023. On the outside you will discover an updated grill, front fascia, wheels, and lighting. On the inside you will discover tech brought over from the 7 series. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 255HP & mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2023 BMW 330i the BEST new luxury sedan to BUY?
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Komentáře • 500

  • @dennis5909
    @dennis5909 Před rokem +20

    I love how BMW is keeping it real with the exhaust no fake 👍

  • @jeremiahhall2281
    @jeremiahhall2281 Před rokem +4

    Great review!! I actually think this one is classy and subtle!! I agree with you about the gloss black not looking good in the rear, but it does match the front.

  • @lyfe680
    @lyfe680 Před rokem +27

    I’m liking the muscular chiseled front end….but what I appreciate even more is you keeping the mph uncensored so I could really get a gauge as to how the vehicle performs with regards to acceleration and braking. Through the video it’s not always easy to tell so having the visible frame of reference was a nice touch!

  • @matthewthedude146
    @matthewthedude146 Před rokem +8

    I own the 330i in portimao blue it's a 2022 I bought it right after the LCI came out I love the way the new idrive system looks graphics wise but I just like physical buttons way better.

  • @kishona69
    @kishona69 Před rokem +3

    Keep delivering on those angles Steven. Thanks.

  • @dejonbuick6070
    @dejonbuick6070 Před rokem +18

    Hey, Joe good review on the BMW, also I am glad BMW is sticking with more gas powered vehicles 😊😊😊.

  • @clays1507
    @clays1507 Před rokem

    Wow glad to see you coming up on One Million subs! Congrats Joe and Lori!

  • @Boston658
    @Boston658 Před rokem

    I appreciate your effort of making all your vids your great joe big fan👍👍👍👍

  • @marcusturner5291
    @marcusturner5291 Před rokem

    Nice review keep up the good work Joe

  • @jafetcedeno1929
    @jafetcedeno1929 Před rokem +2

    Great video 👏💯

  • @islandon22
    @islandon22 Před rokem +2

    Drove one in Deutschland and LOVED it. 330i is a winner engine. All I need, even on the Autobahn.

  • @ThatsSoNicole
    @ThatsSoNicole Před rokem +3

    Great review, all the reason why I love my BMW 330i

  • @jmichael1157
    @jmichael1157 Před 6 měsíci

    I am enjoying your channel. Keep it up!

  • @davidvega1212
    @davidvega1212 Před rokem

    Good job Joe. Thank you.

  • @vindevhunta4905
    @vindevhunta4905 Před rokem +8

    Nice paint job
    Nice looking car overall
    But I just prefer the look of the pre lci

  • @R-NEON-X
    @R-NEON-X Před rokem +1

    good work joe

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete6321 Před rokem

    Great review of the 330i Joe!

  • @kickstand801
    @kickstand801 Před rokem +2

    Im telling ya, these colours look sooooo good on these German cars. Gives it that sporty and aggressive look. Good stuff.

  • @kevinjeon1866
    @kevinjeon1866 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤Love this one! Thank you for your video! What a beautiful car!

  • @TheEtbetween
    @TheEtbetween Před rokem

    Excellent thanks! You the best

  • @briang2034
    @briang2034 Před rokem

    your voice and passion is impressive! its like were in the passenger seat!

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Před rokem

    I love it Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

  • @William_George825
    @William_George825 Před 5 měsíci

    Drove one today. Fantastic

  • @beekaye1496
    @beekaye1496 Před rokem +7

    Very Good Review Joe. The 3 series is a great sedan but i advised anyone who buys one, Get the extended maintenance/warranty and don’t keep it pass 70K miles. If you do, you are going to almost buy a new 3 series with repairs

  • @SHAHRULAZ
    @SHAHRULAZ Před rokem +5

    Between Mercedes & BMW, surely BMW for me 💥💪 thanks bro. for the review. Subscribed

  • @amberbeckford370
    @amberbeckford370 Před rokem +2

    It's beautiful, I've always wanted a 3 series.

  • @ranthony2714
    @ranthony2714 Před rokem +1

    Nice car. Handles great, good power, lots of tech, no complaints here.

  • @jamesramsey3145
    @jamesramsey3145 Před 9 měsíci

    I just got my 2023 330i XDrive Msport, and I absolutely love it. My first Beemer. I have owned many vehicles and this one is awesome.

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219

    This will be my first BMW sedan also Joe.

  • @user-nf9lw4zd9m
    @user-nf9lw4zd9m Před rokem +2

    Love my 2019 330i M-SPORT car is a blast to drive and so balanced all around. prefer the M-SPORT front and rear bumpers over these. i drive 8 is a step back from i drive 7 as well i think it feels to convoluted.

  • @night5091
    @night5091 Před rokem +2

    My oldman has a 2023 sky scraper M550. Looks great with black wheels and red calipers. 330 is a better run about than M340. But M340 is monster performance wise.

  • @embiggens1
    @embiggens1 Před rokem +1

    BMW killed it with the Gxx series cars. Sedans aren't dead as long as they're still making them like this. I LOVE my G20 M340i.

  • @Benscarreviews
    @Benscarreviews Před rokem +10

    Hey Joe! Formerly Golf King here. You inspired me to start my own channel doing my own style of reviews in my limited free time. I wish I could get my hands on some sick cars like you though! Haha thanks for the inspiration

    • @mikemayers8672
      @mikemayers8672 Před rokem +2

      If you want to be good at this you have to be crazy. Crazy in calling and bothering people and dealers to give you cars to review.

  • @HARRYP0TTXR
    @HARRYP0TTXR Před rokem +8

    One of the top ride reviewers on CZcams fr fr fire 🔥

    • @VanquishedAgain
      @VanquishedAgain Před rokem

      I'd say he's THE top reviewer now. No social commentary. No nonsense and he reviews everything. Not just the cars nobody can afford.

    • @HARRYP0TTXR
      @HARRYP0TTXR Před rokem

      @@VanquishedAgain very true

  • @silviu3172
    @silviu3172 Před rokem +6

    Having seen a similarly specced 330 during my recent trip to the US, I can say that it looks very good, except for that black glossy plastic part on the lower front and lower rear, I thought that looked cheap. Also no buttons for climate control is not ideal imo. But I am sure that it's a great daily driver.

    • @BinaryBlueBull
      @BinaryBlueBull Před 11 měsíci +2

      It's a great daily driver but like you say, those touchscreen climate controls are a problem. After 5 months I'm still not used to them and it still irritates me every time I want to change the A/C or heated seats. Of course, only a minor detail on the whole, all in all I do really like it

  • @XxNewmilleniumxX
    @XxNewmilleniumxX Před 10 měsíci

    Have this as a loaner while my 2018 750 air suspensions get replaced. I must say, I kind of don't want to go back. Very very very nice.

  • @tosomt5419
    @tosomt5419 Před rokem +2

    BMW needs to bring back the ice silver color option on the 3 series for nest year...no idea why they stopped offering it in 2023 as it's such a nice color!

  • @Hi-qt2nj
    @Hi-qt2nj Před rokem +7

    Beautiful car!

  • @MrChristopher1111
    @MrChristopher1111 Před rokem

    I got mine 3 months ago and I love it

  • @PimpSolja49
    @PimpSolja49 Před rokem

    Gloss black on front and back bumbers are a major zonk! Just imagine the stone chips.

  • @mardiecruz4850
    @mardiecruz4850 Před rokem

    I still love those "sculptured" instrument panel.

  • @Another_User_Name_
    @Another_User_Name_ Před rokem +9

    Great review Joe. I don't love the silver grill, I'd prefer it to be the blacked out shadow line grill. I like the gloss black rear diffuser a lot. I'm old school; I like buttons for certain features. I'd also be willing to pay the extra $8-$10K for the M340 because the power difference is worth it.

    • @user-od8vx2ei9g
      @user-od8vx2ei9g Před 11 měsíci +1

      Agreed with every point. Coming from a 330 owner

    • @pwj86772
      @pwj86772 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Agreed, the shadowline gives the car a completely different look

  • @edbalcos9412
    @edbalcos9412 Před rokem +1

    Hi Joe, all of your test drives are during the daytime. How about doing nighttime test drives to assess the performance of the vehicle at night particularly how the headlights perform lighting up the road.

  • @geneinnewade1278
    @geneinnewade1278 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I have this car in Oxide grau or gray from Ramstein, Germany. The color looks very similar, it changes a bit depending on how the sun hits it. 😊 love the car so far.

  • @dumpstergunk9506
    @dumpstergunk9506 Před rokem +2

    Great looking car! Just not a fan of idrive 8. I bought an X3 recently and it still has buttons all over the place. LOVE buttons!

  • @hayastan406
    @hayastan406 Před rokem +6

    Crazy that with options you can run a base 330i up to what an M3 used to cost 10 years ago

    • @realize2424
      @realize2424 Před 8 měsíci

      M3’s from 10 years ago are ticking time bombs, and we didn’t even know it yet 😂

  • @alahiri22
    @alahiri22 Před rokem +1

    Regarding pumped-in noise mentioned by Raiti, you can adjust its level... You can get rid of it or amplify it or let the car dynamically adjust its level

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the heads up!

    • @VanquishedAgain
      @VanquishedAgain Před rokem +1

      Yea most cars you can now but it's still disappointing that they can't just make the exhaust sound good itself. I know it's a tiny 2 liter but if Hyundai can do it, so can BMW.

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 Před rokem

    Absolutely man, I’m a huge fan of BMW.

  • @jakeadams7229
    @jakeadams7229 Před rokem +2

    WOW NICE AND SUNNY OVER THERE OVER HERE IN CALIFORNIA THE BAY AREA NOTHING BUT RAINING 😣

  • @redman8767able
    @redman8767able Před rokem

    Great video, I just wish lori would have hovered over that gear shifter. I wanted to get a better look.

  • @embiggens1
    @embiggens1 Před rokem +11

    It's such a shame they got rid of the buttons with iDrive 8. I have a pre-LCI M340i and use my physical buttons daily. The even got rid of the BMW preset buttons, those are so handy. Brilliant idea, sad to see it gone.

    • @johnclisham8064
      @johnclisham8064 Před rokem +2

      Agree 100% I have a 2022 M340i and purposely bought just as 2023's were coming out to keep the buttons and more integrated looking iDrive screen. It's literally the perfect daily

    • @wamhas9348
      @wamhas9348 Před rokem +1

      Getting rid of the physical preset buttons and placing them on a "swipe down" from the top feature on new screen for the presets ... agree, bad idea IMO. I honestly feel these large ugly screens dominating the dash requiring multiple steps to actuate systems in/on the car will go away. I feel that safety will drive this as it becomes more of a distraction to me than anything else.

    • @donaldsperrazza1074
      @donaldsperrazza1074 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@wamhas9348 nothing against the screen but they should have at least kept the volume knob and climate control knobs

    • @wamhas9348
      @wamhas9348 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@donaldsperrazza1074 volume knob is there still...and agree about the physical climate controls. So many people provided that feedback that the cars that upgrade to 8.5 will have the screen controls mimic the older physical controls for the most part.

  • @HenryTurbo
    @HenryTurbo Před rokem

    Great video! I love the car especially the curved screen! Can you do the M550i Or The M5?

  • @Angelbonilla1982
    @Angelbonilla1982 Před rokem +7

    Man!! This car is almost perfect 😮😮😮!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před rokem +1

      I am so glad that you are liking this one Angel.

  • @jcpayyau2803
    @jcpayyau2803 Před rokem +2

    Nowadays, an entry level 3-series costs over $50K 😭
    @18:35 Joe sure the king for that section of the freeway! No one can beat him. I guess he can even drive that section blindfold. 😂

  • @abecollins2266
    @abecollins2266 Před 6 měsíci +1

    No massively huge and fugly beaver tooth grill on it is a win in my book. One of the few still attractive BMW's. Nice review! Thanks.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před 6 měsíci

      I am glad that I can share it with you Abe!

  • @rosicelaolivares383
    @rosicelaolivares383 Před rokem

    Hey Raiti what camera and mount do you use to record the pov drives?

  • @albertceballos1716
    @albertceballos1716 Před rokem +1

    dumb question but would you go with this or a camaro ss with perhaps the 1le package? in other words is the camaroa interior really that bad of quality cause in terms of performance it’s probably better or how does this stand with the ss??

  • @dwanejl9143
    @dwanejl9143 Před rokem +6

    Great car from my own personal experience with a 2020 model. For 2023 however, bmw should’ve at least increased it to 305 hp same 295 ft lbs of torque
    That would put it on par with the step up m340i having 382 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque. Make it make sense. I mean they have touched up on everything else like the new LCI Botox facelift the fillers in the rear end. The weird gear shifter. At least give us more horse power.

  • @billnye5183
    @billnye5183 Před rokem +1

    Hey rati!!! I was wondering can u maybe do a 6 series review? I don’t think I’ve seen one yet on ur channel but maybe an m6 or a 650i I know they’re discontinued but I have an m6 and I’m in FL I’d love to meet up and let u review it 😃

  • @CurvaGrande
    @CurvaGrande Před rokem +1

    Joe you need to test the LcI M340i too !

  • @daveclark3829
    @daveclark3829 Před rokem +4

    The king of “guess what” lol

  • @joem8247
    @joem8247 Před rokem +1

    Joe, right off the bat, 1. Great haircut 2. Disappointed there is no designated Twinkie compartment in the bimmer 3. 32k to go and I’m rooting for you man

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před rokem +1

      I like the way that you listed that out Joe.

  • @Smoothsounds88
    @Smoothsounds88 Před rokem

    What are the best seats, Joe? What vehicle does have the softest comfortable seats?

  • @camillesapad629
    @camillesapad629 Před 10 měsíci

    Solid 😮 Do you think it’ll age well - or will the technology make out of warranty repairs seem disproportionate? And can the pumped in increased simulation of acceleration etc sound - be turned off?

  • @ChrisGelo-2468
    @ChrisGelo-2468 Před rokem +9

    Hey Joe two questions:
    1. When is the first look at the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
    2. Will U guys reschedule the Live Q and A?
    🤔

    • @ericB3444
      @ericB3444 Před rokem +2

      He’s going to think YOUS is stalking him. What do YOUS wanna ask JoeyBall and RAGULA will have her team ask his team? BUAHAHAHAHAH

    • @ChrisGelo-2468
      @ChrisGelo-2468 Před rokem +2

      @@ericB3444 Very funny CUB Blopp Blop.

  • @SamSam-ky8wp
    @SamSam-ky8wp Před 11 měsíci

    I love 340 ixDrive the most, but 330i is always a favorite street car

  • @geneforte9038
    @geneforte9038 Před rokem +1

    Would the xdrive with Msport be fun too ?

  • @hch720
    @hch720 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful and my dream car.

  • @Sunjib12345
    @Sunjib12345 Před rokem +2

    Hey Raiti's Rides How Are You Can You Make The 2023 Bmw 540i xDrive Sedan Great Video Have A Nice Day

  • @RustyLightningPhoto
    @RustyLightningPhoto Před 8 měsíci

    I pick my full specs 3 series touring in Brooklyn Grey on Monday. Can’t wait

  • @henrymwape624
    @henrymwape624 Před rokem +24

    finally a modern BMW with a normal sized grill, and I love it.keep up the good work joe you make my day

    • @henrymwape624
      @henrymwape624 Před rokem +2

      exactly that's best part about this new BMW 330i

    • @OleMisss
      @OleMisss Před rokem +1

      This is exactly why a lot of people who can afford an m3 are “downgrading” to an m340i lol. And I’m all for it. I know a guy here who just got a new m3 and no matter how fast it is I can’t get over the grill. Lol.

    • @G82Watts
      @G82Watts Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@OleMisssthat's just not true at all. Look up the sales numbers. BMW g8x models are selling double the amount per year then their old f8x models.

  • @clays1507
    @clays1507 Před rokem

    Love my BMWs but this year passed on this for a new IS350.
    Do love the tech here tho

  • @michaelbanko9965
    @michaelbanko9965 Před rokem +6

    Nice video Joe. I would probably go up to the M340i because it is about $13,000 more but it has almost 400 hp.

    • @PlayafromtheHimalayas
      @PlayafromtheHimalayas Před rokem +2

      I have a 340 on order and should go into assembly in about 2 weeks. I opted for the 340 due to the B58 engine alone. They "say" 382hp but it's probably that at the wheels.

    • @Fabian6980
      @Fabian6980 Před 7 měsíci

      If you wanna save some money this is the best choice great performance for the price

  • @jahyma1964
    @jahyma1964 Před rokem

    Should have reviewed the M340i 2023. An amazing car all around.

  • @Hari-kq3xb
    @Hari-kq3xb Před rokem

    Awesome, Please make a video for bmw 330E - Plugin hybrid Model

  • @Undisputed_King
    @Undisputed_King Před rokem +2

    Nice. Wanna see the 550i

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 Před rokem +1

    I think I like the Shark Skin color on the Camaro LT1 you recently reviewed more than the Sky Scraper Grey on the BMW. Would rather own the BMW, though.

  • @Wh-3
    @Wh-3 Před rokem +3

    Can you review the M340i?

  • @zaher555
    @zaher555 Před rokem

    I like this !!!

  • @santiagorestrepo8401
    @santiagorestrepo8401 Před rokem +1

    i wanted to see this one since a very long time ago!!

  • @NeverFadeAway2077
    @NeverFadeAway2077 Před rokem

    Love you Joe ❤ Always

  • @davidrpriest
    @davidrpriest Před rokem

    BMW invented the sports sedan with the 3 series. They still make the best one. The 330i is great but spring for the M340i if you can. It's the sweet spot. Great review!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před rokem

      Thanks David for letting me bring it to you!

  • @ApriliaRacer14
    @ApriliaRacer14 Před rokem

    That color is sic.

  • @dsinghr
    @dsinghr Před rokem

    i own the 2022 330i M sport. The car is a peach. It's smooth engine pulls really good.. and auto box is the best in the industry. The only issue is that it is a bit small for me as I am 6.2. But looks really great in my garage

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing that wonderful ownership experience!

  • @paulevans240
    @paulevans240 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I prefer the 4 cylinder over the six because the 6 carries extra weight and the 330I handles better than the M340i. People are obsessed with power and engine size and do not realize this engine makes this car ‘fast enough’.

    • @upup209
      @upup209 Před 19 dny +1

      Test drove both. The 330i is plenty

  • @tonemack2981
    @tonemack2981 Před rokem +18

    Love the 3 series! I own a 2020 330i and I absolutely love it and it's exceedingly fuel efficient for a pure petrol engine. This new 330i (love the color by the way) is nice. I'm a foglights type of guy, I think cars look slicker, graceful and just more complete with them. It sux this new 3 series does not have em. I also love that you can get red for an interior color option which you could not get with the generation I own. But I absolutely hate just hate the new screen layout and the fact BMW got rid of a lot of physical buttons. Glad I got my 3 series when I got it.

    • @issavibez394
      @issavibez394 Před rokem +1

      Q50 faster

    • @tonemack2981
      @tonemack2981 Před rokem +1

      @@issavibez394 Yeah it is and it should be. I guess that means you win the grand prize......🤔

    • @TheItalianDude96
      @TheItalianDude96 Před rokem +1

      How's the reliability? They are great looking cars no doubt!

    • @tonemack2981
      @tonemack2981 Před rokem +2

      @@TheItalianDude96 So far so good and I drive it a lot due to the fact that my job is about 45 to 50 mins away going and coming. I mean I keep up with my regular scheduled maintenance as much as possible, which is how I got to experience the new 3 series because BMW lend me one. So no issues with my Bimmer but one thing I changed almost right away when I got my car was the run flats. I went with a Michelin touring tire, run flats are not particularly well for longer rides especially if you have more of a sport suspension setup they will contribute significantly to the harshness. Thankfully I have the M sport adaptive suspension to help out with comfort even more.

    • @TheItalianDude96
      @TheItalianDude96 Před rokem +3

      @@tonemack2981 nice, glad to hear! Always hear about how BMWs have iffy reliability.

  • @mycatlovesme159
    @mycatlovesme159 Před 10 měsíci +2

    My niece and her rich husband bought a 330i last year. They love it! The car looks great in my driveway when they visit. I’m far too frugal to ever buy a car that costs more than $20,000, but I can dream!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před 10 měsíci

      That is so fantastic! Thank you for sharing that Jim!

    • @mycatlovesme159
      @mycatlovesme159 Před 10 měsíci

      @@RaitisRides Her husband is a CEO for an international construction company. He can buy a BMW dealership.

    • @porfiriato84
      @porfiriato84 Před 5 měsíci

      ​LMAO you dont have to be rich to get this car. And nobody cares about your niece's husband you weirdo@@mycatlovesme159

    • @hankhill6469
      @hankhill6469 Před 4 měsíci

      ​​@@porfiriato84wait til value depreciation kicks in less than a year and an everyman buys it off them.

    • @porfiriato84
      @porfiriato84 Před 29 dny

      ​@@hankhill6469there's no reason to buy a new BMW. Just wait a year and get a CPO with around 10K miles and save yourself thousands

  • @diamondknight4815
    @diamondknight4815 Před rokem +1

    BMW is just a beautiful car manufacturer ❤

  • @rosabal56
    @rosabal56 Před rokem

    Beautiful car, my favorite. What about the TLX TYPE S

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 Před 10 měsíci +2

    One day.....I'm going to buy this BMW sedan.

  • @andrewdogan9284
    @andrewdogan9284 Před rokem

    Would love to see a review of a Lexus ES Hybrid F Sport Handling sometime.thanks for all the great reviews!

  • @Niles-Guy
    @Niles-Guy Před rokem +3

    Hope you do a review on updated 2024 X5 & GLE350

  • @rajiv4972
    @rajiv4972 Před rokem

    Not M330i….last October I got my Brooklyn Grey 330e with m sport pro package …extended shadowline. The LED LAMPS with high beam assist DOES Not need fog LAMPS….Thats what BMWs logoc is! The shadowline packages comes with gloss black lip spoiler! Also comes with rear privacy glass and I chose the red calipers and Tacorra red cow leather.

  • @voltaire9237
    @voltaire9237 Před rokem +10

    I had a 2022 230i with 4-cylinder and it was super fun and plenty quick (4.9 0-60)
    Outstanding options in both the 230/330i

  • @brian07470
    @brian07470 Před rokem

    I have the 2022 version of this car. Great daily driver and plenty of fun! Its plenty quick too!

    • @stevenreyes9359
      @stevenreyes9359 Před rokem

      How is it in terms of reliability? Do you find yourself in the shop a lot?

    • @brian07470
      @brian07470 Před rokem

      @@stevenreyes9359 So far its been great. No issues at all.

  • @DayTheKing
    @DayTheKing Před rokem +2

    BMW best selling car , what more can you say. These cars have come a long way.

  • @callumfreebairn8082
    @callumfreebairn8082 Před rokem

    i'm going to boston & will hire one of these

  • @slighce
    @slighce Před rokem

    I prefer the infotainment system implemented in the dash

  • @hellothere4342
    @hellothere4342 Před rokem

    Would love the M3 with this facelift.

  • @vChilly
    @vChilly Před 11 měsíci

    I know everyone talks about the infotainment screen but I’m gonna miss that gear shift.