CPO M3 vs new M340i

[tkila]

I have a Maserati Gran Turismo S and that car has heavier, tighter steering than the BMW M4 CS.

It's the first time I've driven a BMW M4 and this happens to be the CS version. I expected a very stiff, hard suspension but this one is quite comfortable. The Maserati has much better road feel through the steering and suspension compared to the M4, but the M4 does feel a lot lighter (of course).

Wish the M4 was more hyper reactive like an Alfa Romeo through the corners, because it felt lazy by comparison. M340xi was more reactive by comparsion to the M4 CS. I had much more confidence in the M340xi than the M4.

[///M4ster Yoda]

^^^^ He has a Maserati. Enough said

[blinkme323]

Originally Posted by tkila

I have a Maserati Gran Turismo S and that car has heavier, tighter steering than the BMW M4 CS.

It's the first time I've driven a BMW M4 and this happens to be the CS version. I expected a very stiff, hard suspension but this one is quite comfortable. The Maserati has much better road feel through the steering and suspension compared to the M4, but the M4 does feel a lot lighter (of course).

Wish the M4 was more hyper reactive like an Alfa Romeo through the corners, because it felt lazy by comparison. M340xi was more reactive by comparsion to the M4 CS. I had much more confidence in the M340xi than the M4.

Enjoy your 340

[Suds]

Maserati, I don't believe I have ever seen one on a track day.

[Cars are the new horse]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

^^^^ He has a Maserati. Enough said

Pretty sure he’s trolling and you guys all bit.

[paliknight]

Originally Posted by tkila

Just test drove all M cars including M340xi during the BMW M Tour. Out of the M4 CS, M2 competition, M5 competition, and M340xi I really liked the M340xi because it felt the best to drive at "daily speeds". M5 felt wide and too much like a luxury car with sharp turn-in but very loose steering in comfort mode. The M5's steering was so loose I had to make small corrections when cornering. The M4 CS felt too much like a GT car with steering that was too light for me and handling that was too lazy and relaxed for me. I really enjoyed the steering on the M2 that was tight and very direct, and had the best exhaust sound out of all the cars.

I loved the M340xi, probably more so than the M2 competition, because of its tight body control without the M2's stiff ride. It was stiff, but had better body control than M2 which would crash on broken surfaces.

The M340xi feels the best to drive even when you're not pushing it and is very reminiscent of BMW's of old. It has that "on rails" feel when you send it into a corner with very meaty steering that makes the car feel very direct without being nervous at all. Yes it could use more feel, but even with small inputs you feel the car's chassis responding immediately. The only negative thing I could say about the M340xi is the rear is not as tied down as the front with too much vertical motions in the rear, but that's exactly how BMW's of old felt like too. No other modern BMW feels like the M340xi and it is the closest thing to an old BMW in terms of feel. The M340xi is not slow at all, and for a car to be fun it doesn't need 600HP like the M5.

I'm very excited for the upcoming M3 with xDrive, because this M340xi is truly a proper M car. It is more of a proper M car than an actual M car IMO. I have driven BMW for 16 years and after all these years they finally have got something right.

Definitely a troll post. Im not a BMW fanboy, more Porsche leaning than anything, but this is hilarious. An M340 is better better handling than a 110k M4CS and M2C that are designed for track purposes

[paliknight]

Originally Posted by Suds

Maserati, I don't believe I have ever seen one on a track day.

I rarely even see Maseratis period. People are catching on to their BS. No one wants an overpriced POS Chrysler and when you get into grand turismo pricing, literally every other competitor in that price range is better.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

^^^^ He has a Maserati. Enough said

Lol!

In fairness, could it be due to the hydraulic steering on that car?

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Lol!

In fairness, could it be due to the hydraulic steering on that car?

He's trolling

[JamesGames]

Just attended the MTOWN event and test drove a M340i, M2 Comp and M5. The M2 comp is better than the M340i in every damn way possible, maybe except for carrying my daughter and my mother.

The M2 COMP is loads of fun. My favorite car I drove that day, besides my own (modified) M4 of course. Stock for stock, M2 comp >>>>> most fun car in the entire BMW lineup...

M5 = God's hand pushing you to accelerate
M340i is a great car - just not an M car.

[chicagoshark]

Ok so my 2 cents having just driven the M340 and the M2 comp.
the M2 was cool, the steering wheel is nice. It sounds good. It's quick but has some turbo lag in my opinion. It didn't throw you in the seat as I would've expected. It did handle well, but felt not as raw as my M3. It's a nice size, but if you are gonna have passengers it's tight. It felt like it was tight with handling. The price is nicer than an m3/M4, especially used. Totally fine car. Didn't LOVE it. Prefer the M3

M340
Was cool. Felt big. But not in a good way. It was fast but had noticeable turbo lag and in my opinion lacked any raw power. It handles much better than the F30 340, but I don't feel like it was anything special. It was comfy. The digital display cluster I thought was disorganized and dizzying, I'm sure you get used to it. On paper, this is an amazing car, in practice it comes up short. To me it's nowhere near as raw and fun as an M3. It's a great car, and people will like it. But there is still a big difference in performance and feel to the F80. So I would disagree with those who think the M340 is "enough car." It is enough car for many, but not for those who want an M3/4.

Again, my opinion