Should BMW name the 340 the M340?

jpics80 · 05-14-2016, 07:07 PM

What do you guys think about an M340 similar to the M235i and X4 M40i?

ronanz · 05-14-2016, 07:21 PM

Here we go.........Ready.........PULL...

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RedKloud · 05-14-2016, 07:24 PM

I don't think BMW should dilute the M brand any further.

HFW003 · 05-14-2016, 07:25 PM

Brace yourself, it's coming....

lemonchicken · 05-14-2016, 07:28 PM

i'm insecure, i need more M's than them.

metallicpea · 05-14-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

I don't think BMW should dilute the M brand any further.

I agree.

Mauricio Palacios. MD · 05-14-2016, 07:39 PM

And what about the millions of 335i out there...? Should they be renamed M335i or my 435i M Sport, M435i? No, I don't think so, pal...

tuco44 · 05-14-2016, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpics80

What do you guys think about an M340 similar to the M235i and X4 M40i?

NO.

tex2670 · 05-14-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpics80

What do you guys think about an M340 similar to the M235i and X4 M40i?

Perhaps we should go in the other direction, and drop the "M" from the 235?....

goj · 05-14-2016, 09:03 PM

No they should not. But I wish you could order the Car from the factory without an open differential without having to Pay a fortune for the m-performance one.

My family's old e36 325is had a $500 LSD option on it. Audi offers their sport differential for $1000 on the S4 so I would think BMW could do it.

metallicpea · 05-14-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by goj

No they should not. But I wish you could order the Car from the factory without an open differential without having to Pay a fortune for the m-performance one.

My family's old e36 325is had a $500 LSD option on it. Audi offers their sport differential for $1000 on the S4 so I would think BMW could do it.

Yes, it's just unacceptable to sell a car with 320 hp and an open diff. And that e diff I had on my 135 was garbage.

NewM3driver · 05-14-2016, 10:49 PM

if I wanted an M i'd buy an M. The 340 is a better everyday driver for a lot of reasons. When mine comes in I'm having the dealer take all the badging off before I drive it off the lot.

chiefneil · 05-14-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jpics80

What do you guys think about an M340 similar to the M235i and X4 M40i?

They'd have to add about 5K in options to actually make an M340i. M-perf suspension, exhaust, aero bits, interior bits, mppk, etc.

goj · 05-14-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by metallicpea

Quote:

Originally Posted by goj

No they should not. But I wish you could order the Car from the factory without an open differential without having to Pay a fortune for the m-performance one.

My family's old e36 325is had a $500 LSD option on it. Audi offers their sport differential for $1000 on the S4 so I would think BMW could do it.

Yes, it's just unacceptable to sell a car with 320 hp and an open diff. And that e diff I had on my 135 was garbage.

I wouldn't say unacceptable but they could leverage economies of scale to put together a serious performance package.

I love my car but it would be as close to perfect as possible if it had a LSD

jgoens · 05-14-2016, 11:40 PM

Maybe M340iF30..and M340iF32...and M340ixf30...and so forth, because the more stuff on the badge the more HP.

jmg · 05-15-2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jpics80

What do you guys think about an M340 similar to the M235i and X4 M40i?

NO. Not unless the engine and suspension is tuned by the M division and the disks are slotted. Then MAYBE.

89alpinem3 · 05-15-2016, 12:52 AM

No , not at all

BimmerF32_430i · 05-15-2016, 01:20 AM

How did they do the nomenclature last generation? Was the 335is technically the 340i of the e series generation?

Beek · 05-15-2016, 01:22 AM

No but if you buy a 340 and add your own M to it be sure to post some pics, I guarantee you will get some interesting comments.

xantdieselx · 05-15-2016, 06:39 AM

Wow a lot of strong words over a badge. Let's face it the M branding is not what it used to be. It's going the way of Mercedes AMG and Audi's S line. Sad but true.

Mercedes knows that those 3 letters have cred and sells cars. BMW is following suit and really doesn't care what any of us think of M "dilution". The M branding sells cars and you are going to see it more and more on non-M cars.

thejackyltm · 05-15-2016, 06:48 AM

I like the interior badging of my MSport. If the M division designed the package or parts for it why not have them badge it as such. But I don't agree with it being a M340, and I wouldnt want nor like my car being a M335. The interior subtle differences I like, because they're not branding it as an actual M car.

dkirsch78 · 05-15-2016, 08:23 AM

340 owner here. No.

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goj Brigadier General 2253 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: 2016 EBII 340i 6-MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	No they should not. But I wish you could order the Car from the factory without an open differential without having to Pay a fortune for the m-performance one. My family's old e36 325is had a $500 LSD option on it. Audi offers their sport differential for $1000 on the S4 so I would think BMW could do it. __________________ BMW CCA Member #516012 2016 340i, Estoril Blue, Manual Transmission, MPE, MPBBK, HRE FF04 Instagram: @brandons340i
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NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	if I wanted an M i'd buy an M. The 340 is a better everyday driver for a lot of reasons. When mine comes in I'm having the dealer take all the badging off before I drive it off the lot.
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	Maybe M340iF30..and M340iF32...and M340ixf30...and so forth, because the more stuff on the badge the more HP. __________________ 2013 335i Msport Black sapphire/Coral red. MHD. stage 2--e30 VRSF DP, ER CP, Dinan Shockware. VRSF 12mm/15mm spacers. Cobra dashcam. Various codings. Last car: 2011 335i Msport. JB4. Vrsf CP
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Wow a lot of strong words over a badge. Let's face it the M branding is not what it used to be. It's going the way of Mercedes AMG and Audi's S line. Sad but true. Mercedes knows that those 3 letters have cred and sells cars. BMW is following suit and really doesn't care what any of us think of M "dilution". The M branding sells cars and you are going to see it more and more on non-M cars. __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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