[VegasG42]

https://carbuzz.com/bmw-most-horsepo...-dollar-m240i/

Or something like that, lol. Basically, what the article is saying is that the m240i is the best bang for your buck, when it comes to all BMWs. We are paying the least amount per horsepower, for what you get.

[Ricochet48]

A comparable M340i is like $8K more... for 2 extra doors, 3 inches of legroom, 2.9 inches of headroom, and 3.2 sqft of storage... and of course inherently worse performance as it's heaver with a longer wheelbase. The Arctic Racing Blue M340i with a red interior is tempting, but a Thundernight M240i for much cheaper is calling me more haha.

The Supra is a decent deal but it has iDrive6 and very limited storage.

Overall the M240i is a great balance. AWD optional, usable rear seat for all but taller men, and plenty of storage when the rear seats are folded down.

[VegasG42]

Very good points. I also looked at the 340i when I was car shopping. But, I didn't want to spend that much more for two extra doors that I would never use. A Coop works perfectly for me. I was also seriously considering the Supra. But being over 6 ft tall, I knew that would just be a little bit too small for me for a daily driver

[Ricochet48]

Ya the coupe works fine for me too. My RSX-S has way less room in the rear (but does have a more useful hatch).

I looked at the Supra and Z but wanted more practicality, but don't need that of the 3 series at this point in my life... so why pay $8K more haha.

Also the 3 series even in M-lite mode looks so boring to be honest. There's soooo many basic 3 series out there that you would never stand out (although some like that). They also had ugly colors until Arctic Racing Blue.

[VegasG42]

Oh man, hopefully the 3 guys don't see you insulting their car haha. I think the m340i is a very good looking vehicle. But yeah, it does kind of blend in with all the other BMW sedans, unless it's modded. Honestly, if the m340i was just a couple grand more, I likely would have went with the sedan.

I had also seriously considered the z. But once everyone realized how much of the car was carried over from the 370Z, for the price tag, it's kind of a scam. Then all the race comparison videos came out, and the z was just getting beaten by everything lol

[kudos]

The only other car close to taking over the m240i for me was the z4 but wasn't willing to pay that premium for basically the same thing.

[Ricochet48]

Not trying to be too rude to the M340i owners, haha but it's very basic looking as it's difficult to look sporty with lots of rear headroom, etc.

I agree if it was like $3K-$4K more I would go the M340i, but it's like $8K more for worse performance (and it has the mild hybrid I don't want).

The Z4 is useless to me as it's a convertible and I live in Chicago (and need 1 car). The Z is very much a 370Z+, I agree, which is why I would go Supra instead if I could go with just 2 seats. To be honest I would look at a Lotus Evora instead if I was going less practical (has a very small rear seat and an upgraded Camry engine).