M340 vs f80 m3

M2 Pilot · 08-22-2021, 08:44 PM

OP suggested $60k as price for used 15-16 M3. Carmax in Winston Salem NC has my old one. It's a '16 with a bit over 30K miles, nicely equipped. It's a good solid car. I sold it because I won a C8 & already have an e36 M3/4/5 and a fancy truck. Carmax wants $51998. It's worth looking at.

TractionControlDelete · 08-22-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M2 Pilot

OP suggested $60k as price for used 15-16 M3. Carmax in Winston Salem NC has my old one. It's a '16 with a bit over 30K miles, nicely equipped. It's a good solid car. I sold it because I won a C8 & already have an e36 M3/4/5 and a fancy truck. Carmax wants $51998. It's worth looking at.

Wait a second… you "won a C8"? Explain. Asking for myself.

MisterF80M3 · 08-23-2021, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AllaVodka

If you have a passion for cars, Porsche is the only way to go. I'm with the guy above, the snobbery is off-putting and quite frankly laughable.

It's a never-ending cycle. Someone can easily say to a Porsche owner, if you have a passion for cars, McLaren, Ferrari, or Lambo is the way to go.

AllaVodka · 08-23-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AllaVodka

If you have a passion for cars, Porsche is the only way to go. I'm with the guy above, the snobbery is off-putting and quite frankly laughable.

It's a never-ending cycle. Someone can easily say to a Porsche owner, if you have a passion for cars, McLaren, Ferrari, or Lambo is the way to go.

Not really though. A gt2rs or 918 spyder will still bury most supercar brands on a track.

Shit, a 911 turbo s as well

ABenLauda · 08-23-2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AllaVodka

If you have a passion for cars, Porsche is the only way to go. I'm with the guy above, the snobbery is off-putting and quite frankly laughable.

It's a never-ending cycle. Someone can easily say to a Porsche owner, if you have a passion for cars, McLaren, Ferrari, or Lambo is the way to go.

Not always. If hard parking is your thing, then yes. If you track, then no.

M2 Pilot · 08-23-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by F82KPowers

Wait a second… you "won a C8"? Explain. Asking for myself.

Yep, I had a good raffle ticket.

From5toM · 08-23-2021, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M2 Pilot

OP suggested $60k as price for used 15-16 M3. Carmax in Winston Salem NC has my old one. It's a '16 with a bit over 30K miles, nicely equipped. It's a good solid car. I sold it because I won a C8 & already have an e36 M3/4/5 and a fancy truck. Carmax wants $51998. It's worth looking at.

Wait a second… you "won a C8"? Explain. Asking for myself.

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Originally Posted by F82KPowers

Wait a second… you "won a C8"? Explain. Asking for myself.

Yep, I had a good raffle ticket.

I sense sarcasm here. Lol. I'm pretty sure that's a typo and you meant "own", correct?

TractionControlDelete · 08-23-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by F82KPowers

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Originally Posted by M2 Pilot

OP suggested $60k as price for used 15-16 M3. Carmax in Winston Salem NC has my old one. It's a '16 with a bit over 30K miles, nicely equipped. It's a good solid car. I sold it because I won a C8 & already have an e36 M3/4/5 and a fancy truck. Carmax wants $51998. It's worth looking at.

Wait a second… you "won a C8"? Explain. Asking for myself.

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Originally Posted by M2 Pilot

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Originally Posted by F82KPowers

Wait a second… you "won a C8"? Explain. Asking for myself.

Yep, I had a good raffle ticket.

I sense sarcasm here. Lol. I'm pretty sure that's a typo and you meant "own", correct?

Only accepting wrong answers. "won" makes for a better bar story lol

M2 Pilot · 08-24-2021, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by From5toM

I sense sarcasm here. Lol. I'm pretty sure that's a typo and you meant "own", correct?

Not a typo. I won it. The M3 I sold to carmax is now down to $50K. They're not making much money on it.

65fastback · 08-24-2021, 07:51 PM

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Not a typo. I won it. The M3 I sold to carmax is now down to $50K. They're not making much money on it.

ok ill bite....how did you win a C8 corvette?

M2 Pilot · 08-24-2021, 08:31 PM

I win cars. I won a 2012 Range Rover HSE in a 2012 sweepstakes. Won a 2015 M235i in BMWCCA Foundation raffle. I took cash alternative for this one & put that money with my money to get my '16 M3. I won the Corvette in a Church raffle.

deeldoo · 08-24-2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M2 Pilot

I win cars. I won a 2012 Range Rover HSE in a 2012 sweepstakes. Won a 2015 M235i in BMWCCA Foundation raffle. I took cash alternative for this one & put that money with my money to get my '16 M3. I won the Corvette in a Church raffle.

Where did you win that horseshoe thats lodged deep up your ass? Lol

Nativetexan · 08-24-2021, 09:28 PM

This guy has won three cars…? 🧐

Dude you need to be playing the lotto!

Suds · 08-24-2021, 09:31 PM

So did you rotate the horse shoe in, or just plunge it in blunt first?

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Where did you win that horseshoe thats lodged deep up your ass? Lol

TractionControlDelete · 08-24-2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Suds

So did you rotate the horse shoe in, or just plunge it in blunt first?

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Where did you win that horseshoe thats lodged deep up your ass? Lol

Did you insert using a mirror or just winged it?

M2 Pilot · 08-24-2021, 10:00 PM

No horseshoe, just a small rabbit's foot. Less painful.

doug_999 · 08-25-2021, 06:10 AM

I would go with the 6 year newer, with warranty, and still very quick 340….

But neither car is going to "feel" like your 2011 unfortunately.

amancuso · 08-25-2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

These questions have always come up. E9X vs 335, etc etc.

The m340 is not a full M car, so it feels nothing like a full M car. The m340 is a sporty daily driver, the M3/4 increases the sporty factor significantly, and also reduces the comfort etc.

Drive both. They drive completely differently even if the performance may be similar-ish

This. A million times this. Each successive model in the hierarchy adds something from the original model, in this case 328/330 you step "up" to the 335/340. The difference is felt most in these two as the inline 6 is smoother and more refined than the 4 in the basic model. Why BMW decided to start slapping "M" on half baked models is beyond me as every bona fide M I have driven is NOTHING like the basic or step up models. That being said if I was looking for a cushy drive with more HP (and that's about it) I'd get an "M"340i. I do not tune, or track my cars or get into racing/autocross but wanted the M4 because I love the look/feel and sound of it.

TractionControlDelete · 08-25-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

These questions have always come up. E9X vs 335, etc etc.

The m340 is not a full M car, so it feels nothing like a full M car. The m340 is a sporty daily driver, the M3/4 increases the sporty factor significantly, and also reduces the comfort etc.

Drive both. They drive completely differently even if the performance may be similar-ish

This. A million times this. Each successive model in the hierarchy adds something from the original model, in this case 328/330 you step "up" to the 335/340. The difference is felt most in these two as the inline 6 is smoother and more refined than the 4 in the basic model. Why BMW decided to start slapping "M" on half baked models is beyond me as every bona fide M I have driven is NOTHING like the basic or step up models. That being said if I was looking for a cushy drive with more HP (and that's about it) I'd get an "M"340i. I do not tune, or track my cars or get into racing/autocross but wanted the M4 because I love the look/feel and sound of it.

There is also the option of getting a CPO car and/or purchasing an extended warranty if you go the F8X route.

f80_bill · 09-02-2021, 09:25 PM

2016 m3 would be cheaper

xzerograv3 · 09-05-2021, 06:22 PM

Earlier this year I took my BMW M240i in for service. Love the car, but was always left 'wanting more.'

They gave me an m340i as a loaner and I actually enjoyed the car quite a bit. I figured before pulling the trigger on upgrading to it, let me try an f80 and see how different they are.

Completely different. M340i handling is poop compared the f80. I decided to get the f80.

I also daily a mk7 GTI so these BMWs are just my weekend cars.

2011ninja · 09-06-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xzerograv3

Earlier this year I took my BMW M240i in for service. Love the car, but was always left 'wanting more.'

They gave me an m340i as a loaner and I actually enjoyed the car quite a bit. I figured before pulling the trigger on upgrading to it, let me try an f80 and see how different they are.

Completely different. M340i handling is poop compared the f80. I decided to get the f80.

I also daily a mk7 GTI so these BMWs are just my weekend cars.

Nice combo…

I had an MK7 GTI before my M3. I'd like to get another as a daily

08-22-2021, 08:44 PM	#67
M2 Pilot Private 72 Rep 92 Posts Drives: e36 M3, c8 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Eastern NC iTrader: (0)	OP suggested $60k as price for used 15-16 M3. Carmax in Winston Salem NC has my old one. It's a '16 with a bit over 30K miles, nicely equipped. It's a good solid car. I sold it because I won a C8 & already have an e36 M3/4/5 and a fancy truck. Carmax wants $51998. It's worth looking at.
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M2 Pilot Private 72 Rep 92 Posts Drives: e36 M3, c8 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Eastern NC iTrader: (0)	I win cars. I won a 2012 Range Rover HSE in a 2012 sweepstakes. Won a 2015 M235i in BMWCCA Foundation raffle. I took cash alternative for this one & put that money with my money to get my '16 M3. I won the Corvette in a Church raffle.
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Nativetexan First Lieutenant 306 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	This guy has won three cars…? 🧐 Dude you need to be playing the lotto!
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M2 Pilot Private 72 Rep 92 Posts Drives: e36 M3, c8 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Eastern NC iTrader: (0)	No horseshoe, just a small rabbit's foot. Less painful.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2542 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I would go with the 6 year newer, with warranty, and still very quick 340…. But neither car is going to "feel" like your 2011 unfortunately. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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f80_bill Private 13 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	2016 m3 would be cheaper
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xzerograv3 New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: F30 N20 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Earlier this year I took my BMW M240i in for service. Love the car, but was always left 'wanting more.' They gave me an m340i as a loaner and I actually enjoyed the car quite a bit. I figured before pulling the trigger on upgrading to it, let me try an f80 and see how different they are. Completely different. M340i handling is poop compared the f80. I decided to get the f80. I also daily a mk7 GTI so these BMWs are just my weekend cars.
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