Is a Manual BMW 340i Worth Buying??

Welcome back to the channel! In this video we discuss the pros and cons of the manual transmission for the 340i and compare it to the 8 speed automatic! If you enjoyed please be sure to give the video a big thumbs up and subscribe!

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[nataliecruse]

I have a 2018 black 340i xdrive, 6 speed manual. It is by far a great car to drive. I honestly don't know why anyone would purchase a sporty looking car without a manual- it's like eating a cake without frosting!

[mistamaog]

These are finally coming back down in price, so my temptations are growing on wanting to get one. It's a shame they didn't sell well considering they're 3 pedals, 6 cylinders, have optional AWD, 4 doors rear vents, manual handbrake. You can't get something like this new anymore unless you go for an M3 or CT4 V Blackwing.

[matthewthomas]

I think so. I like my 340 6MT. Its a great pairing with the B58. Overall I liked my manual E90 335xi better, but Even though the ZF8 is an amazing, faster gearbox, I like my 3 pedals.

[robinjobidon]

I bought my 340i msport manual in December. I had a bully clutch stage 3 with a short shifter, catless downpipe and mhd stage 2. it's a wonderful car. I love it so much. can almost keep up with my dad rs5 on rolling start! :D

[jonm.]

Looking at one of these now. Currently daily a 2017 WRX 6MT. As much as I love the manual I don’t really do much dedicating “enthusiast” drives- maybe because it’s winter. But this car seems to check all the boxes- fast, luxurious, beautiful, and comfy. My WRX is so stiff and rough it actually hurts my back to drive

[vishnuramesh]

Dude, your video should get a lot of reach! All the stick shift lovers will definitely land watching your video. #stickshiftbois

[jlam]

I agree with your points. The ZF8 is objectively wonderful but I just enjoy the act of shifting.

I think finding a 440 (that I have) is even rarer! I will have to give the short clutch mod a consideration

[vincentxtran]

Great video! I have a 340i with a ZF8 and I cannot complain! It is buttery smooth, and I can from a manual BRZ. I definitely don’t miss stick when sitting in traffic and alot of my city driving, but when I find a nice windy road, I do miss the manual :(

[arov]

Great video! My 2016 is mineral grey with coral red as well. I have the ZF8. So tempted to sell it with the way the market is but I love the car.

[sebastiana]

Stumbled on this video when I was trying to see if there were any f30's that are manual cause looking online I have found few then realized you are in the DMV area. Great to see another DMV person reviewing cars!

[herrbrahms]

If you dislike how short this manual is geared, did you ever consider putting in a lower reduction diff to bring highway RPMs down? It's not like you're going to suffer off the line with how much power you have at your disposal.

[Person-cvdj]

Can the auto rev match be turned off? And if by any chance you have driven a e92 how does it compare to this?

[JMD]

It's not stock if, ...you have Dinan full exhaust! Just saying, ...but it does sounds good! Props...nice vid.

[brockboeder]

First car is a MazdaSpeed 3 as well as you can see by my pfp but man would a 340 be a nice upgrade

[j.f.]

Under heavy shifting when letting go of the clutch quickly. Is it just me. Or I hear a slight high pitch squeak. Just when really banging in gears ..

[sergeantscumbag]

i had an 8 speed in my 2015 335i was awesome but boring

[superstarsfastcars]

Nice car bro! I feel the same way as you I think the manual is rare. And definitely more fun and engaging to drive. The auto has its benefits as well. Faster, and better MPG. But Im not trying to drag race anyone. 😆. I saw a video that not engaging the clutch all the way down could cause premature wear? So does this device just keep the clutch from engaging fully?

[harrymackenzie]

Hey! Fellow 340i 6 MT - do you have trouble getting a smooth 2nd gear? Only thing I can figure to get it smooth is to shift early in the revs.

[HristoskoBG]

Is it true that only the F30(sedan) 340 comes with a manual and the F31(combi) 340 does not?

[JorMorera]

really hard to find manual bmws nowadays T.T