440i or 340i

gr4z · 03-11-2016, 04:16 PM

I thought I had chosen my next ride, the 440i. Now thinking maybe I should save myself £4k and get the 340i. Both cars I absolutely love and I am really struggling to decide between the two.

Apart from looks and the cost is there anything I should be considering in making my decision?

Cheers

NISFAN · 03-11-2016, 04:18 PM

£4k is a lot for the difference in my opinion.

ajfoggy · 03-11-2016, 04:26 PM

Extra kit on the 4. So take that into account. Cannot remember what it is now though.

gr4z · 03-11-2016, 04:28 PM

With the options I have chosen they are both the same spec and the 4 is £4k more.

440i
M Sport Plus package
Extended storage pack
Model designation deletion
Model designation deletion (side)
Electric sunroof
Ext mirrors folding, dimming
Brushed aluminium with black high gloss
Head Up Display
Speed Limit Display
Adaptive Cruise Control

340i
M Sport Plus package
Interior Comfort pack
Media Package - Professional
Model designation deletion
Model designation deletion (side)
Electric sunroof
Ext mirrors folding, dimming
Brushed aluminium with black high gloss
Head Up Display
Speed Limit Display
Head restraint rear folding
Adaptive Cruise Control

mpawood · 03-11-2016, 04:37 PM

Only you can answer that. I'm assuming you prefer the 4 as otherwise it's a no brainer. So if you do, is it worth 4k more to have a car that you prefer the look of, I'd say yes!

Love that youve gone from a 30d to a 40i within a few days, this isn't a free forum after all huh.

pmheadwired · 03-11-2016, 04:41 PM

340i

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-11-2016, 04:44 PM

£4K spare = don't be a sheep go individual paint

RalphyBMW · 03-11-2016, 05:13 PM

Doesn't the 4 have electric seats as standard?

stefan4 · 03-11-2016, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISFAN

£4k is a lot for the difference in my opinion.

+1 though having said that, would you look at the 3 everyday and wish you'd gone for the 4. Personally I wouldn't and hence why I've gone for the 3.

philiper1 · 03-11-2016, 05:20 PM

340i and save 4K or 440i and get a car that is slightly different from the previous one

jnismith · 03-11-2016, 05:24 PM

I went for the 440i cos I couldn't see myself just buying the same car with a different engine (335D to 340i). Mind you 4K is a lot for that reason, but hey, it's just the kids' inheritance after all.

DarrenL_007 · 03-11-2016, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalphyBMW

Doesn't the 4 have electric seats as standard?

Yeah, they all have electric/memory heated seats that have been missed off the spec list for the 340i unless they're included in one of the packages.

Drisser · 03-11-2016, 05:58 PM

Is everyone on the forum now buying a 340 ?!

Chris330 · 03-12-2016, 12:13 AM

I assume that £4K is spread across a 3/4 year PCP? So really it's just a good Saturday night out per month extra!

Craig 1527 · 03-12-2016, 12:22 AM

After having the misfortune of getting your car stolen treat yourself to what car you really want lets face it why take your second best option especially if the £4k is over the period of your pcp and which ever you choose you wont be disappointed both great cars.

deebee · 03-12-2016, 12:38 AM

What a choice to have mate

If its a 4 series coupe then id find it hard to turn that down as they are beautiful and sleek, along with frameless doors and i think possibly different suspension?

If a gran coupe then i prefer the look of the 3 but thats completely personal

Another consideration is, are they the same tax and performance etc? I know the 320d is £30 a year to tax whereas the 420d is £110 due to extra weight or something

Anyway its a choice i wish i had!

doomsday runner · 03-12-2016, 12:43 AM

Cost on a PCP for the extra 4k will be £100 a month, I have decided to replace the 335d with a 435d too!

roshambo · 03-12-2016, 01:27 AM

IIRC OP purchased previous car outright so it'd be similar circumstances now I assume? I'd go with the 440i as it's what you wanted originally.

gr4z · 03-12-2016, 01:42 AM

Love this forum!

It's a cash purchase with large deposit and small amount on finance.

I think I will go and have another look at the Gran Coupe this weekend. £4K is a lot of money for aesthetics only really.

I ain't bothered about electric seats that much as there is no way my Mrs is driving this car

so would rarely change the seats position.

robwils · 03-12-2016, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr4z

Love this forum!

It's a cash purchase with large deposit and small amount on finance.

I think I will go and have another look at the Gran Coupe this weekend. £4K is a lot of money for aesthetics only really.

I ain't bothered about electric seats that much as there is no way my Mrs is driving this car

so would rarely change the seats position.

Similar situation to myself, I'm considering 335/435gc, and similar purchase method so you 'feel' the difference more than X per month.
Think I'm going 3 series, but do wonder about the 'same car, different engine' for the next few years.

Good luck.

Rbrown · 03-12-2016, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drisser

Is everyone on the forum now buying a 340 ?!

Wish I was!

Another vote for 340! If all goes to plan, that will be what I will be looking at (sadly) in a couple of years!!!!!

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-12-2016, 02:34 AM

If it's a large deposit, then in the scheme of things (£40k car), £4K is not much to spend for something you plan to keep for a good while.

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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	With the options I have chosen they are both the same spec and the 4 is £4k more. 440i M Sport Plus package Extended storage pack Model designation deletion Model designation deletion (side) Electric sunroof Ext mirrors folding, dimming Brushed aluminium with black high gloss Head Up Display Speed Limit Display Adaptive Cruise Control 340i M Sport Plus package Interior Comfort pack Media Package - Professional Model designation deletion Model designation deletion (side) Electric sunroof Ext mirrors folding, dimming Brushed aluminium with black high gloss Head Up Display Speed Limit Display Head restraint rear folding Adaptive Cruise Control __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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mpawood First Lieutenant 131 Rep 395 Posts Drives: F36 435d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	Only you can answer that. I'm assuming you prefer the 4 as otherwise it's a no brainer. So if you do, is it worth 4k more to have a car that you prefer the look of, I'd say yes! Love that youve gone from a 30d to a 40i within a few days, this isn't a free forum after all huh.
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jnismith Captain 311 Rep 713 Posts Drives: Golf R, Maserati Gransport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (0)	I went for the 440i cos I couldn't see myself just buying the same car with a different engine (335D to 340i). Mind you 4K is a lot for that reason, but hey, it's just the kids' inheritance after all.
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deebee Captain 325 Rep 810 Posts Drives: Not a Bimmer :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	What a choice to have mate If its a 4 series coupe then id find it hard to turn that down as they are beautiful and sleek, along with frameless doors and i think possibly different suspension? If a gran coupe then i prefer the look of the 3 but thats completely personal Another consideration is, are they the same tax and performance etc? I know the 320d is £30 a year to tax whereas the 420d is £110 due to extra weight or something Anyway its a choice i wish i had!
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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	Love this forum! It's a cash purchase with large deposit and small amount on finance. I think I will go and have another look at the Gran Coupe this weekend. £4K is a lot of money for aesthetics only really. I ain't bothered about electric seats that much as there is no way my Mrs is driving this car so would rarely change the seats position. __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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