BMW unfortunately are very very expensive in Greece ! They have expensive parts and they have lots of problems!
@GOINFINITI
Жыл бұрын
I never had a problem with any digital surface or infotainment UNTIL I tested this new BMW OS8 system. It is so unnecessarily complicated, unlogical, and cluttered that it left me baffled through the whole test drive day I had with it. Eventually, I just gave up on it and drove the car - BMW really needs to improve it. Other than that - the 340i was just lovely and drove perfectly - I even preferred it to M3 I drove the same day. So "live", communication and just sublime while easy to drive fast and enjoy it.
@AnthonyJames-wo2wp
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review.
@slava_trushkin
Жыл бұрын
That cockpit is the ultimate fail in design. Not integrated at all in interior, looks like just a tablet glued in middle and held by small piece of plastic in middle of dashboard. Then there is grill... I didn't think it could get worse than massive grill in recent BMW models, but they did manage to do it. Looks like cheap plastic taken from Dacia interior.
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
It's a a forced tech update IMO. Since their new products get OS8, they wanted to move older cars to the new system ASAP, and t his is what they came up with :/
@alexanderbreschi90
Жыл бұрын
Wow impressive!
@lawandmoore
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know which colour this is?
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
X1F Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual
@user-ys4og2vv8k
Жыл бұрын
In short: BMW M340i xDrive Touring is garbage.
@djpunisha29
Жыл бұрын
90.000 😟😟😟😟😟
@skillium1300
11 ай бұрын
I wish we got these in the US. Id buy one tomorrow if I could.
@dino4074
Жыл бұрын
Regarding dashboard, i'll quote Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon : "I'm to old for this shit!"
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
It's more or less what I said in a review of another high-tech car. You'll see it in two weeks.
@davidmarshall5596
Жыл бұрын
MAREK you are in top form..Nice car but I'm not sure about the cockpit..there is something going on with the German brands what with VW & there entertainment systems...mmm 🤔 Excellent review as always 👏
@mikelo9006
Жыл бұрын
Just simple , they want u get used to the “EV future” design and the most important thing is they make a huge plan for option subscriptions. That is why they remove all the hard buttons and in the future u have to pay subscriptions for what u want and it will appear in the screen for u.
@ianstewart2723
Жыл бұрын
I’m a fan of technology but why put the things you use everyday in the info system like heaters. It’s just a distraction taking your eyes off the road. If I had the choice I would request Knobs and buttons for heaters and heated seats rather than fumbling around on a screen when your moving.
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
The idea is the car knows better, and warms or cools you, as needed. Sounds great, but I seem to be more sensitive, than BMW engineers have envisioned.
@markod1353
Жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does the home screen with bunch of icons look like something straight out of Samsung Galaxy S1? It looks like absolute garbage. I'd actually pay extra for a downgrade of the whole system to the pre facelift one, not just for speedometer an rev counter.
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
I suppose pre facelift models just gained a bit in resale value.
@ItMustBeSoExhausting
8 ай бұрын
It’s a damned shame that American’s only want big and pointlessly stupid SUVs. I WISH I could get a good sport wagon. Seriously BMW, you may not sell many, but still…give us this car!
@markdean3217
Жыл бұрын
I totally and utterly hate the flat display, BMW used to have a lovely almost wrap around dash / display.
@rimmerblues1586
Жыл бұрын
Marek, you are exactly on my wavelength in regards to the OS8 - exactly how i feel. And I don't need fake engine/exhaust noise to drive quickly, thanks - let me turn it off!!! Recently i test-drove two pre-LCI M-Sport G21 320i and i found the seats particularly uncomfortable, actually painful! I think the hard stitching on the base of the seat was digging into my bottom, it is an odd pattern & don't know why they done it like that. Also one model had the passive M-Sport suspension on normal 18-inch tyres and was surprised and disappointed that far from being a hard ride, as people claim, the thing was bouncy - relatively soft dampers! The other model was on the 'adaptive' suspension with 19-inch runflats and it was more composed yet still felt a little wallowy as the rear in Sport mode than i would've expected - but away, the sports seats! :-( The passive was year 2020 and the adaptive 2021. The car(s) didn't feel as big to drive as they look externally but i expected better space in the rear and boot. OS-7 was fine but feel like too much info on the dash and A/C buttons not the best (at least it had them!). 20i quick enough for daily use. Yes! *that* is the quote i've been feeling to say to BMW [and others]: *Premium starts with physical experience, not digital.* thanks for wording it so well, Marek! To be honest the door-closing sound and the strong power-trains (and heated steering wheel) are the only things that keep my appeal to beemers; but odd designs, digital BS & high-pricing mean i won't buy any of the latest models.
@rocketdreamer
Жыл бұрын
I would pick the 330 xd, diesel still makes sense for long haulers and the pleasure of the 6 pots is worth paying for. The 5 still better thought, only too long. Perfectly in Line with the fact station makes more sense in general , specifically on driving pleasure vs SUVs. Thanks.
@jjaacckkx
Жыл бұрын
❤
@jjaacckkx
Жыл бұрын
I just bought 330xd touring and is great!
@makar126
Жыл бұрын
Always preferred wagons to sedans, and this one is just confirming the conclusion. But the display - blood from my eyes.
@adamkeys1548
Жыл бұрын
So behind the “dashboard” is a massive dust trap, hating the beemer
@phughes4224
Ай бұрын
Has to be one of the best do-it-all cars you can buy!
@semperf1dude
Жыл бұрын
Really nailed the review, some people (like me) actually want to know about boot size and fuel economy etc - subscribed
@laupakhin
Жыл бұрын
I still think the current BMW design language is terrible but I think this touring is one of the better applications of it. I'm actually quite surprised at how much I like this car as a total package. I wouldn't need XxDrive where I live, but the rest of it seems pretty good. If only people realised how much better wagons are compared to SUVs for most tasks.
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
BMW decided this much power needs xDrive. Maybe they know something about their drivers :) Still, with traction control off this can go sideways at relatively low speed, so hooning box is checked.
@AHarker100
Жыл бұрын
I found it strange looking at the new digital display in my CX-69, only having the traditional look with the cruise control switched off. Now after having the cat for a few months, the new look is preferred over the traditional. Shock to me. The BMW looks good and the performance is more than enough. The PHEV for me though.
@Ambienfinity
Жыл бұрын
A good looking new BMW, without that hideous new grille. Love it.
@xr2002
Жыл бұрын
Rear-door-adoring-sketch is great, well done, good work as usual!🤣😂
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@jazzyflorida3757
Жыл бұрын
Please bring it to 🇺🇸 we want it too
@DaveDVideoMaker
Жыл бұрын
Station wagons in my opinion are the ultimate car. However, they’re not so popular in most areas outside of Europe cos of many car buyers suffering from anti stationwagonism. And I do think Americans do miss out on the 3er Touring (both G21 and G81 ie M3 Touring). The reason why it’s not coming there is apparently not because of anti stationwagonism (even though station wagon popularity has declined so much there for quite some time); it’s because the 3er Touring isn’t homologated for the states.
@realAlexChoi
Ай бұрын
They do sell them in Asia, BMW Japan and BMW Korea have all the Tourings up for sale. I do wish we got them here in America though, we can’t even do the Canada cheat like with the C43 because they never sold it anywhere in NA 😢
@DaveDVideoMaker
Ай бұрын
@@realAlexChoi Over 60% of global wagon sales are in Europe. While BMW wagons are available in Japan, Korea and even the M3 Touring in some parts of Southeast Asia, they’re not very popular.
@realAlexChoi
Ай бұрын
@@DaveDVideoMaker I didn’t know EU sales made up that much of the total count! I’ve seen my fair share of 340 and M3 Tourings in Korea and Japan, so they do seem to be getting more popular there, but not near European levels yet. I really wish US and EU crash testing was unified so we’d be able to get a 3er Touring in America!
@MiniEggs1999
Жыл бұрын
Any chance you could try an Alpina B5 or B3 just interested in the supposed ride quality and comfort plus mode etc Is it that different to standard adaptive or even SE standard suspension
@rahmansamadzade7747
Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍door sound intro was something😂😂😂😂
@luckystrike656
Жыл бұрын
Panel inside 🤮 All the rest real nice
@melluzi
Жыл бұрын
3 series for 90k...
@SuperWolffie
Жыл бұрын
I really like your funny but sharp reviews. Great car by the way. Only at the back with all the plastics down under in some colors it looks 'hot rod style with openings in the back" ...gr from Holland
@masterbenjamin3348
Жыл бұрын
I ordered the 320 touring with the m package but the standard chassis. the sports suspension was too hard for me. I still think it's a good combination. I think the sports seats are very good and they also keep you in position. I drive 300-500km every day.
@Koorvkungen
9 ай бұрын
Have you received your car?
@masterbenjamin3348
9 ай бұрын
@@Koorvkungen yes since September. it's a fantastic car! I really enjoy driving it!
@Koorvkungen
9 ай бұрын
@@masterbenjamin3348 Congratulations, is it the diesel or petrol? Do you feel the smaller engine is powerful enough? What kind of mileage are you seeing?
@masterbenjamin3348
9 ай бұрын
@@Koorvkungen It's a petrol engine and the 320i is easily enough to drive on the highway. Overtaking is no problem either. You don't need the annoying adblue either.
@car_babble
Жыл бұрын
Just about the perfect car. I really want to review one too.
@Ostap1974
Жыл бұрын
I like that gearbox requires only one pull from park to drive compared to Volvo's double pull. But wheel feels too thick for my hands. Double thumbs up for the tailgate hinge. Don't care about missing struts, but the hinge that lets tailgate to open away from the car, not into it, is worthe every penny in cold climate. Sadly, most of the manufacturers have opted it out by now. If only BMW stopped the nonsense of subscription hardware...
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
Great point!
@jjaacckkx
Жыл бұрын
Hello Marek, I just bought 330xd touring. I can tell you car is great, try to review 330xd engine and you will see what a beast! All that you need. This car is even better than I expected I drive him now allmost one month and I drove allready 4300 km and is flavless. What do you think about 3 series touring? Btw. You are great No. Car jurnalist. Best wishes and carry on!
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
I reviewed the 540d in the past, so I know how great that engine is. I think they had to cut a few horses because of emissions since my test drive, but a great powerplant nonetheless. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mqJrxWiDpIejkqw
@AliHijazi
Жыл бұрын
at 8:13 there is a yellow KIA passing by it really looks like OPEL Grandland
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
It's the Stonic kzitem.info/news/bejne/pnigyp-DkaafrY4 In the Middle East you probably get the Sonet.
@alliejr
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review, as always! We used to get these in the States. I owned one a bit over 20 years ago. My (now ex-) wife traded it in for a minivan. 😢
@MarekDrivesENG
Жыл бұрын
At least she wasn't what my friend referred to as a "housewife". All his exes kept the houses :)
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