2018 BMW M240i Review - Pure Driver's Car

We go for a drive in the 2018 BMW M240i Manual.

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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.

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Is this one of the last pure driver's cars? Shout out manual transmissions

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[meghanrussell]

I was so confused when you guys started talking about the exhaust again...I thought it was the end of a perfect editing streak lol

[chasingsuns]

even after owning my 2019 M240i (manual btw) for a month, I still watch this review like every other day. it's just so damn good and yes im obsessed with this car.

[harrismi]

I almost shed a tear at those RIP Stick Shift montages.

[EDHBlvd]

Yuri says he is 5’8.5”. The fact that he mentions a half inch means he is really 5’6”.

[ahj]

You guys have the most accurate reviews that people actually want to hear but other reviewers miss. 👍🏼👌🏻

[scottmurphy]

I live vicariously through you guys

that RIP Stick Shift montage was pure gold.

[erniecarnes]

Love my M240i convertible, almost as much as my Boxster S. Incidentally, way back in the day, it was 3 on the tree, then 4 on the floor or stick shift. Manual shift is a more inclusive general term. My M240i steering is very tight in all driving modes; your car probably has a problem. Keep up the good work. You and Nick Murray are my favorites.

[VehicleVirals]

I agree it's so sad that most car manufacturers are moving away from stick shift cars. I'm sure I speak for many, but paddle shifts don't quite provide the excitement and imersion that a manual car can. RIP

[shanebagnall]

Hi guys from Australia, great review👌🏼 I purchased a new M240i auto for my wife last year ($89k AUD) We both love this car (but I only drive it on a 6km round trip to refuel it every 2 weeks)
The driving dynamics, the beautiful 3.0lt engine, and the silky smooth ZF transmission of this car, is superb. Sure, I could have robbed the bank and shelled out $127k AUD for an M2 Comp, but honestly, that type of beast would be wasted on my wife (she’s a very conservative driver, and her car never goes beyond the “eco mode”😆)
Anyway guys, I just wanted to concur with both your sentiments about this fantastic BMW M up with your brilliant car reviews!

[RobPribish]

Grew up calling it "stick shift"

Nowadays depends on my mood, either stick shift, manual, or if feeling cheeky; "standard"

[BrianJohnson-khmg]

Sport Plus mode definitely tightens up the throttle and gear shifting. I've definitely noticed in mind, there's a big difference between Sport plus and Sport.

[iphonemanYT]

The absolute best BMW to currently exist. Love your videos guys, never stop making them pls!

[siviter]

So glad you did the explanation of the M badging. I've googled it in the past and couldn't work it out. Stumbled across this after I gave up. Thanks for that section, makes sense now.

[lenny]

You guys have the best reviews on the internet. Period.
The two-man show is just so enjoyable! Good job Jakub and Yuri!

[adamlreiner]

That coffee test is so important! Never seen that in a review. Nicely done.

[netcruzer]

My car has a manual, and I drive stick. So.. I think both uses are still accurate. SAVE THE MANUALS!

[JoshTurnerGuitar]

Man... they just can't figure out that electric power steering. It's a bummer- the old Bimmer steering was A+.

[AdamC]

10 mins ago... “Savagegeese has uploaded a new video”
Just now... “The Straight Pipes have uploaded a new video”.
What a time to be alive!

[kashsantos]

Guyes if you want to improve steering feel and weighting, try out the Birds BMW B1 kit. Also get the front wheel spacers and firmer sway bars kit. They revise the suspension geometry, spring, damper rates and roll bar stiffness. The effect is a bit more weight and friction into the steering and lots of steering feedback restored. The dead floaty feel you mentioned in the video is gone. Also better body control, comfort bump absorption, agility response, much more traction and braking stability from the magical Quaife limited slip diff. They also do a quick shifter for 6spd manuals. Its only a few grand and transforms the car into an M2 rival. I actually prefer it because its an ideal sleeper car not attracting much attention.