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Cancelled my Fortuner booking and bought a BMW M340i

20th March 2024, 16:00 by Brij Gawde

I bought an Audi Q5 back in February 2023, when the new M340i was launched with the curved screen and minor updates.

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As I begin to write this story, it's a lot emotional yet absolutely so grateful to god and my Parents who've been the constant support in my life and also helping me achieve my dreams.

Being a Delhiite, Visiting Khan Market for 5+ years to adore, respect, and appreciate the Car Culture here in Delhi, kept on adoring the beautiful pieces with exhausts.

With the people vrooming through the lanes of Khan Market and its surroundings, just hearing through the beautiful machines, red line up and blast the free flow exhausts.

To begin with a quick preface:

I bought an Audi Q5 back in February 2023, when the new M340i was launched with the curved screen and the minor updates, sat in the machine and tried convincing my parents, but " 0-100 kmph in 4.4 Seconds? FORGET IT" and that ended the search and we settled for a Q5, as a good VFM car and using it as a trip explorer with a weekend queen!

Cometh 2024, and February - Always been a fan of two very different cars: The Toyota Fortuner for its Road presence, its looks, and the M spec car, for the heart - The exhaust notes, the driving pleasures, and whatnot!

Booked the Fortuner on the 28th of February 2024, and told my parents about getting a delivery next week, post the finances and they were pretty settled until I got a cold call from the Manager at Deutsche (Noida) for the boggling discounts on the 3GL!

Arranged for a late evening test drive for my parents, and what? They loved it, although the segments are different and the overall body type is quite opposite too but they agreed to visit the dealership on 10th March 2024 and see what deals are in place.

We went to the showroom and saw the display section absolutely full with the 2 GC in Black, 3GL In silver and Blue Shade, M340i in Tanzanite Blue and White, the 6GT in White, the X1 in Blue - the X5 and X7 in white. And - Oh boy, saw the M340i Crank the engine and I did not want to even step or take any interest in any other vehicle there. It was just absolute madness and a dream machine.

Although the 2 GC being heavy on discounts sat in it, and found it excessively small, the only positive could have been the Frameless Doors.

Since I had driven the 3GL twice recently, I did not even see that one.

Sat in the 6GT, felt it was heavily outdated - the exterior is the old BMW design language and the Interior sporting small screens felt like just another vehicle for my parents.

Did not sit in any of the X's since I was sure about not investing in a FWD or going above 1CR at all.

To my utter surprise, my parents were absolutely convinced of the M340i, they just sat, got the deal, and boom! Booked the vehicle at 07 PM on the same day!

Since then, it was just so hard for me to sleep because it's an M!!!!

Got all the formalities done up, got some accessories worth 30k - BMW Official, and still did not get the car registered?

My parents being: Dude you're getting your dream car, chuck the registration digits, just get any - Me: I am getting a flat V6 with 3000CC, it deserves a special registration number!

Searched the Vahan portal, did not get any number of my choice for the M, and got the car registered on Temporary!

Finally, the delivery day! On 15th March 2024, decided to kill the morning gym session, and have a good pampering salon treatment before the delivery of my beast!

At 02 PM, I was back at my home, just relentlessly following up with the Executive at BMW, and they were getting delayed out for reasons even unknown to me.

At 05:30 reached the dealership, got the car into the delivery area, and wow!

Loved the detailing of the M, the beautiful Stitch on the seatbelts, the Carbon Dash, the power, I mean just INSANE!

Before I run you through the images, sharing some observations:

I had considered no other options than the M340i absolutely no competitors!
Since I had owned a Mercedes during the period of 2014-2023 and sold it off due to the NGT norms, did not consider owning another Mercedes.
I got the Audi Q5, in February 2023 and was not quite convinced with the brand for the customer experiences hence did not even look into the brand.
Always wanted to own a BMW!
What else Do I Own: 2019 Honda Civic ZX CVT, a 2022 i20 N Line DCT, and a 2023 Audi Q5.

Sharing some images from the day!

My Q5 Parked at Deutsche Motor, Noida!

The MEAN EYES, I mean just look at them!

The 19 19-inch alloys with Pirelli's as RFTs - The hubcap looks UGLY!

The Detailing on the seat belts, an M!

Got the Floating Hubcaps installed!

The beauty is all decked up for the final unveil formalities, just a glimpse before the cover's on!

My support system, and my pride with my New Beauty!

Just Sneaking in the picture!

A Solo Picture!

The Beautiful Curved Display!

Already Attaching on the Armour Guard for the slick-looking display, could easily be DIY and with no bubbles!

Drove to GK in Delhi, and got a Silver Khanda Sahib, the same as the one on my Audi.

What All Accessories Did I Already Purchase?

BMW OEM All Weather Footmats
BMW M Performance Key Case
BMW Floating Hub Caps
Armour Guard Screen protector
Episode - Silver Deity (Khanda Sahib)

What Am I Contemplating to get done in the next 30 Days?

A Ceramic Coat
Sun Control Film for all the glasses.
BMW OEM Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover with Carbon
BMW Carbon Paddle Shifters

Most importantly: The Registration number for my beast!

Initial drive observations:

Sport Plus mode is the mode to drive it in, just throttle it out and feel happiness running through your heart and body.
Effortlessly cruised at 120+ on day 1, just a mad machine!
Comfort Mode and Eco Pro modes are well suited for the daily runs and the regular job!

Thanks for reading in, this is my first review and I really wanted to post this one being so close to my heart!