Morribiscuit
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I needed to read this.Update:
I viewed four 340i's and test drove two of them. The B58 engine is certainly a thrilling experience to drive with plenty of power. I didn't feel like it was enough for me to justify an additional +-R80k on another vehicle with plenty more mileage and the same look and feel to it, bearing in mind I've had my car from the time it's had less than 24k kms and jumping into another F30 with at least 55k kms and in some cases more than one previous owner. Also to my surprise, none of the 340is were specced as well as my 330d. Personally some of the not so deal breaking extras missing were for example heated seats, HK sound and electric towbar but ones with no nav, extended instruments cluster and larger display screen on the infotainment system would have definitely been a no.
I also viewed two S3's and got to test drive one of the sedans. It made me realize that maybe I'm not missing these cars as much as I thought..
With the above being said, ridiculous rise in fuel prices and me being in the process of property hunting in a new city, I've decided to hang on to the tractor. It's an excellent all rounder and I'm glad I viewed and felt the cars I was contemplating for a few months.
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I am a total B58 obsessive-fan. I have toyed with the idea of a 340i a few times as well - purely for the engine. I really enjoy the F30 platform and package as a whole, and thought this would be gold.
Your review has given me comfort to just relax and keep the diesel daily. They are phenomenal cars.
Side note - your car looks perfect. So tastefully modded. Absolute head turner!