[davicedi]

I’m on the fence about trading my 2023 X4 for a 2025 M240, but after scrolling through this forum, I’ve come across numerous horror stories about rattles and creaks in the G42. I had to put in a lot of effort to resolve several noises in my X4, and I’d rather not go through that again with a new car. So before pulling the trigger, I’m trying to figure out how common these issues are in the M240—or if I should consider another model, like the M340. I’d appreciate hearing your experiences. Thanks!

[Pentland]

I think you can gauge for yourself from the various form threads what the main issues are - headlight condensation and rear suspension noise are probably the main two.
These issues do not affect all cars and is fixable. Keep in mind that those affected will make more noise complaining than those who have had a good experience.

It’s a great car - different to a 340 and I doubt you’d have any fewer issues in the latter.

[Littlecoupe]

I am one of the vocal ones complaining about obtrusive interior noises, but I will try to offer some constructive criticism.

Noises that have bothered me:
1. Tinny rattle from the ID8 head unit - seems to be fixed after I manipulated it repeatedly, I must have set something into place.

2. Creaks, cracks and ticks from the rear - I tore apart all of the rear and applied foam padding under the rear parcel shelf vent. Resolved.

3. Plap noises over harsher bumps from the right rear - may be resolved since adding padding to the inner part of the headliner during remediation of #2. Some residual plaps which may now just be the seatbelt bumping into the seat.

4. Clicks, ticks, and cracks from the plastic trim on the dash, around the vents, drink holder cover, and the door handles - partially remedied but still a problem. I removed the ID8 screen, dash trim and vents. Added padding to the interface of the vents to the plastic outer trim, and sprayed some lubricant between the two layers of plastic for the dash trim. Removed the cup holder cover trim and placed padding between the two layers. Still quite a bit of ticks and clicks and cracks, due to expansion and contraction cycles triggered by temperature changes from HVAC.

On a scale of 1 to 10 for overall interior quality pertaining to noises considering my 13 vehicles I have owned, before remediation, this car was maybe a 5 out of 10. Since fixing noises, it's about an 8 now, which I can survive with.

The underpinning and value factor of this car is undeniable and hard to compete with. There isn't another car that perfectly fits the category of the 2 series for size, performance, and usability.

How much of my problems are luck of the draw? Having torn the car apart and evaluating the design, the plastic vent in the back has a strong likelihood of being an issue for those who drive in colder climates (when mine was the worst). The plap issue, luck of the draw I think. The ID8 screen rattles do present themselves in a variety of models equipped with the screen. The residual plastic clicks and ticks are arguably minor and infrequent, but unavoidable in my opinion due the the design and construction of these parts.

My particular car is a worse example of interior noise suppression in my opinion. I may have just gotten a worse than average build, compounded with my obsession with these noises. I think if someone were to drive my car before fixing, they would notice some of the noises. Now, I think most would ignore the remaining clicks and ticks.

If a quiet ride is something you truly value and cause undue stress, I would honestly say pass on the M240i. In my opinion, the probability of noises is quite high with how the car is designed. Compound the design with a stiffer than average ride, poor roads simply exacerbate the issue.

The other issue is if this car is exactly what you're wanting, you're not going to find the package anywhere else. You may need to compromise one way or another.

What I have learned personally is to consider not expecting a sports coupe to be a luxury car at this price point. The more reasonable scenario may have been to look for a softer riding higher interior build quality car as a daily, combined with some kind of track based car for spirited driving and track use. I find I rarely put my underrated 382HP to use, so maybe this car was just not the right choice for me.

[German1967]

I got a 2024 model (Oct 23 build). I have zero issues.

[logjamexcalibur]

no rattles in my ‘22 230i, I don’t know if they’re less common in ID 7 interiors or what

[Mario68]

I have a model 2024 5 months and no problems