Topic: Test Drive: 2016 BMW 340i

[bluelines]

This isn't just the same model autos.ca reviewed in January, it is actually the same car. Only difference is it now has its summer tires. What's next? A night time review?

[Fobroader]

I don't know how someone can justify $67k for this, the ATS-V comes to mind, with a 6spd manual.

[Jaeger]

I don't know how someone can justify $67k for this, the ATS-V comes to mind, with a 6spd manual.

You can get it pretty well equipped with the M-sport package for mid-50ish.......

That's how I'd do it. Prefer this to the Caddy by a wide margin.

[EDM]

I have to say BMW has done a great job with the mid cycle refresh.  I recently had a 2016 320i xDrive loaner while my 2013 320i was getting serviced, and the minor tweaks to the suspension and steering give it a feel that's more akin to an E46, than a smaller F10 5-series like mine.  With these updates being as good as they are, I'm hoping that the new G20 3-Series will have that "back to its roots" feel too.

[ovr50]

I don't know how someone can justify $67k for this, the ATS-V comes to mind, with a 6spd manual.

On GM Canada website, the ATS-V is $69K so not sure what you are talking about. 

I am not in the least interested in having a Cadillac; but thanks for your concern anyway..............

[normancw]

Congrats Ovr50!  Great colour!

Congrats ovr50 and welcome to the club Love the colour, but I'm a little biased.

When I was buying I too cross shopped the S4, which is a great car, but in the end what swayed me to the BMW was the availability of RWD, manual, and that wonderful blue.

Also as a point of reference, I optioned my car the "frugal" way and the price was $54 + tax. Though I did have to wait a few months for the factory order. I still love it!

Hannibal, did you take yours to Mosport? 

[Hannibalsmith]

Congrats Ovr50!  Great colour!

Congrats ovr50 and welcome to the club Love the colour, but I'm a little biased.

When I was buying I too cross shopped the S4, which is a great car, but in the end what swayed me to the BMW was the availability of RWD, manual, and that wonderful blue.

Also as a point of reference, I optioned my car the "frugal" way and the price was $54 + tax. Though I did have to wait a few months for the factory order. I still love it!

Hannibal, did you take yours to Mosport?

Yes, last year as part of a Pfaff BMW all day event. My first time and it was a blast, though nerve racking at times!

[normancw]

Congrats Ovr50!  Great colour!

Congrats ovr50 and welcome to the club Love the colour, but I'm a little biased.

When I was buying I too cross shopped the S4, which is a great car, but in the end what swayed me to the BMW was the availability of RWD, manual, and that wonderful blue.

Also as a point of reference, I optioned my car the "frugal" way and the price was $54 + tax. Though I did have to wait a few months for the factory order. I still love it!

Hannibal, did you take yours to Mosport?

Yes, last year as part of a Pfaff BMW all day event. My first time and it was a blast, though nerve racking at times!

  The BMW Trillium Club has 2 day advanced driving schools at Mosport.  Great school with excellent instructors and it's tax deductable.
https://trilliumbmwclub.ca/

Our weekend schools cater to all experience levels: novice, intermediate, advanced and solo students. We offer expert, personalized, one-on-one instruction sessions both in-car on-track and in the classroom. Between the classroom and the track we hone your car control skills on the skid pad. Typically each group of students goes through four 30-minute rotations of each type of session per day – which makes for a very varied and engaging event. Our school events are are exciting, highly educational and lots of fun! Saturday includes a guided track-walk reviewing each famous Mosport corner up close and personal – just like the pros do! The highlight of Saturday evening is a catered dinner, including raffles for swag as well as a full dose of camaraderie, before heading off for some well deserved rest and another full day of excitement on Sunday!