Should You Buy A Base BMW 330i?

Doing something a little different this week, I'm reflecting on a car I reviewed exactly one year ago... the G20 BMW 330i!!

In this shorter review, I just wanted to tackle the question of whether or not a base 330i is worth it... and the good news is that it indeed is!

With more standard options than previous model years, the 2022 BMW 330i packs a solid amount of tech and amenities into an already pleasurable driving experience and only enhances some of the luxury you get out of a base model 3 series. Budget "ultimate driving experience" anyone?

If you want my more thorough thoughts on the 330i, then check out my full review from last year!

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[tuffunny]

the tech in bmws has always seemed like an afterthought. nice to know that's not the case in the 2022 model. great review!

[PLAJ]

I have recently bought a late 2021 bmw 330 m sport in portimao blue, it has upgraded black grill and blacked out windows which are essential imo, the car in sport plus mode is rapid I absolutely love it, my only disappointment is that they don’t come with elec memory seats, I am also gonna change the 18” standard wheels and go for the 19” black 793’s to finish the car off

[JoshXCVIII]

Tune and exhaust and that’s the perfect daily, wow

[mattbrown]

Great review bro. I love your videos, so informative but super casual still

[tommyortuno]

I got the 22 model in 21 because my Camry flipped and crashed due to a problem with the left back wheel and someone at the Toyota dealership messing up huge and a old lady had her husband die a couple weeks after buying a red bmw so I got it with the certified unlimited mileage warranty from the actual bmw dealership at close to half price

[quade]

I am so glad they made the ambient lighting standard because the base x3's and gran coupe 2 series had it so I was always confused why they would skimp the 330. I feel like unless you really drive 140+ you won't be disappointed or notice too much difference in power band from the M340i's. Thank you for the content!

[LE_Ciko]

I have the base 330i only thing I wish I did was get the m sport version of the front grill, looks so much better. And bmw says it costs 5 grand to get the m sport bumper since it’s not compatible on mines with out adding extra parts smh 🤦‍♂️

[robjohnston]

Thanks for the review. About to purchase the 330ix in March of this year, just hope I don't have to pay sticker.

[jatendervirsingh]

What might be the cost of service like oil change and annual and insurance costs

[robsnow]

Great review, got a M sport 330i in blue with everything minus track package for 38k.

[ian.M]

Nice but not sure about a 4 pot l
Have only had 6 pot don't know how smooth a 4 pot is

[bmw]

Love the color but not my favorite .I went with Black Sapphire Metallic with black leather seats, night package, track and handling package with red M Brakes with these wheels adaptive cruise control laser lights, Harmon Kardon, wireless charging pad, Adaptive M suspension.remote engine start . Heads up display. People say the Dynamic handling Package is a waste of money .Don't fool yourself .Hitting twisting roads at 45 or more, it handles like a champ and the larger brakes, makes it that much more sportier . My car is 2021, picked up from dealer( October 15, 2021}, the production time was 6o days.So it was not affected by the semiconductor chip.The 2022 is missing a lot of the options above .The active cruise control is my favorite and it reads stop signs and slows the car down when I reach different speed zones.I love my BMW and this is my 8th one since 1984. would never buy a base model.my car cost $55, 678 6k down 60 months @ 567.63. With this chip shortage. I am keeping my car .

[benny]

It’s gonna be a tough decision between this and the new gen c-class 🤕

[abusesulfate]

man has a came up in a drought shirt sick

[xxzmk]

damn 43k us dollars for a 330i base model. Thats a good deal. In Germany a base 330i is 53k € (57k us dollars). That is as much as a 520i base model costs.

[godschild]

Are they making these things more reliable now?

[artmaltman]

Apple CarPlay - is it available? standard?

[axl]

What if a 330i were to be my first car and I’m not really into performance but into the aesthetic look that we all love from bmw

[Frc_o]

If you go for the 330i I Highly Suggest getting it with M sport package At least.

[julianmouton]

Love you man but respectfully disagree. Lowest trim I’d go for is M340i. The problem with the 330i is that for the same payments you could have a Model 3. I still think having the B58 is more of a flex than a Model 3, but I couldn’t pay that much for a 4-cylinder.