Non-Car Guy Reviews: BMW M340d Touring
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This week, Ethan takes the car-review reigns and tells us about the BMW M340d Touring's awesome 'double cheese graters' and '80nm of torque'...
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Ethan gave all of us car reviewer wannabes a nice dose of “icandoit” wishfulness
I think we all want more of these videos, they're hilarious!
I'd love to see Alex as a contestant in Taskmaster.
More please!!!
Ethan smoked too much weed when he was younger. Good lad lol
PLEASE do more of these.
' i have never purported to be a journalist'.....'You have, it's in your twitter bio'...Gold!
Ethan giving Jeremy Clarkson a run for his money.
Over 60K for what is essentially a luxury diesel wagon.....I think not.
plot twist: he actually is a car guy, but pretends not to be for the channel
Defo needs 5% tint
You must do a video like Ethan revieuws an american boat liek the lincoln continental mark v. I want Ethan feeling the weirdness of the strange wobblematic suspension
Brilliant great double act
"this is an M car" well, no it's not.... it just has an M badge for reasons unknown. all these makes are devaluating there performance brands
THAT TURBO THO 1:40
It will breake down after two years anyway. BMW Crap
@Do One I was expecting it to last at least the 2 years of warranty but that is to much of an expectation with a company like BMW. My honest opinion is obvious, BMW is BY FAR the worst Car company in the world.
*two weeks mate. BMW are worse than British Leyland at this point in time. Just look at that orange peel paint
8:18 what you said is soooo wrong. If a car can do everything it's not boring it's the best car or one of the best. I know you didn't say boring like not fun but still saying that car that has v8 petrol engine is boring in any way while sitting in a diesel with half the power i know that m340d is really fun doesn't matter if it's diesel or gas they are both fun but it kinda sounds wrong for somebody else listening. Compare it to s4 or rs4. You all were screaming and laughing in rs6 and now you are saying that.
More from Ethan Plz. Bloody hilarious guys!
@Do One if you say so buddy. Have a great day.
What? Ethan is a soylord and this channel is dying because of him and repeat bmw junk
Someone can’t drive a friends car because they’re not the insured in the UK?
No, they are talking nonsense as usual. Fully comp covers you 3rd party on other cars. What it is is bmw are shilling them so the bmw will be under a strict 1driver policy. Bmw marketing are in desperate mode just now as the company is dying, they are doing what they done with s1000rr motorbike and giving them out willy nilly to reviewers so they shill for them in the vids. Incase you didn't know the s1000rr is diabolically unreliable in bike terms but none of the review sites acknowledged them blowing engines at under 20k miles and continued to hyper promote them while the average biker knew how bad a bike they were. They don't even have a tenth of the reliability of Yamaha
This is not the Clarkson we want, but the one we deserve.
How does insurance work in the UK? In the Netherlands you insure the car, and anyone that you give permission can drive it.
Same here but BMW have given this car to Alex to shill for them so it's locked under strict insurance policies
Ethan for president! You do have a president over there after brexit, right? No? Well, you have now. You're welcome.
Are you joking? Ethan is losing them views at a shocking rate. This is the UK mate, the "act the idiot" is not considered funny here. I know Americans like it, after all they buffoons like James Corden and Russel Brand
Nah he drives a honda jazz. He knows how to buy a good car
WHERE IS MY FAVORITE PODCAST???
Non car guy does not know their wheel size. Reporting for fake title!
Perfect review from a non-car guy who is becoming a not so non-car guy. I think I shall buy a M 340d now and I will like to buy Phil for the great inflated price of 85000 pence.
These videos are brilliant! I'd like to see what Ethan makes or something like a GR Yaris or perhaps something more outlandish like a Caterham.
Edd China is BACK on FIstart !!!!
Loved it! Very refreshing format!
i will buy it after 20 years for £1400 a
But the sound of a petrol version, oh man...!
4:52 wipers test
where is the prelude series gone ???? i want more V-tec
Must say I dislike the "Peugeot"-like headlights with the bumper notching them
Wait until it breaks, it will cost an arm and a leg to fix
It will break repeatedly from new. BMW are the worst car on the road and have been for nearly a decade
Handles like it's on rails, pulls like a train and a 0 60 of about 3 minutes.
The new m340d with a 660cc turbo charged 3 cylinder
Where’s the podcast
More non car guy
A non car guy working in a FIstart channel for car people....😐
What happened to Ethan’s Z3 project car videos?
This car somehow becomes 3x more handsome as an estate.
Gotta sort that insurance thing
Need more Z3 content!
Ethan should do a review totally on his own, reviewing a car based upon what he thinks is important.
Any chance you guys can get Ethan to review a DeLorean?
When is ethan gonna do more stuff on the z3. Really wann see him do some more performance mods or cosmetic mods on it
They've already lost a chunk of viewers and long term subs because of repeat junk heap bmws. Nobody cares about BMW in 2021
Love it.
Great review Ethan! I am a proud owner of the new BMW 320d Touring and it is the perfect car, despite having a far inferior engine to the one reviewed. The clincher for me was the double cheese grater which comes standard on all models, unlike the indicators which I paid an extra £1500 for in the courtesy pack.
You know as well as we all do that your car is diabolically bad. Quit lying man you bought a turd with the worst engine in the last decade
I think we should have Ethan review an older car, maybe one he owns, so it doesn't matter if what he says is completely wrong. He should do it alone. Then Alex reviews the same car so we can see the difference.
God the front grill looks ugly
Brilliant video as always, you guys are so down to earth and realistic, don't take yourselves too seriously, it's what makes you relatable to your audience as normal people and I think its the secret to your success. Don't change guys 👍
Haha entertaining to watch, Ethan did a good job. The BMW is a nice motor, I don't like how they play car sounds through the stereo though. Love the split tailgate.
Who told you bmw are nice motors? They are bottom of reliability charts and top of the engine failure rates with their b58
A much cleaner lined car than Harry's chaotically styled M3 Competition. Nice!
Well done Etho! Man bmw have lost their way in design
Damn, BMW really nailed it with the new 3 series. Design cues from their best times and a straight six in 2021, this car hits all the right spots.
@Do One I cannot argue with (and wasn't talking about) reliability and quality but horrid looks? This alongside a current 5-series is the most bimmerish looking bimmer in the lineup and has reasonable sized kidney grille. You might not like the looks and I cannot argue with that either but if the new 3-series is 'horrid', what would be the words to describe X6, new 7 or the GT models? 😂
🤣🤣😂 what the junk b58 that pisses oil and coolant everywhere and horrific orange peel paint jobs combined with biblical unreliability and horrid looks. Yeah mate bmw nailed it if it's a competition to see who's worse than British Leyland
Alex: This is my new long-termer Ethan: OUR new long-termer *communism intensifies*
This is your best review till date!
12:40 is such a top gear moment especially the drive by shot😂
Yes non car guy reviews, should do one Doug DeMuro style...THAT would be brilliant
This is what most of us subscribed for. Just 2 guys in a car. Top job 👍
Easy review really, as you would expect from a modern BMW it's incredibly ugly, it's a diesel so it will shortly be banned from most towns and cities. 19" wheels with low profile tyres so the ride will be harsh and uncomfortable and you will need new tyres and rims every other pothole. Leather seats which will, naturally be heated to try and disguise how cold they are in winter, although they will still be uncomfortably hot and sweaty in the summer. Whilst I would normally recommend that a far more comfortable and durable cloth seat be specified as a white trim is fitted, leather (or more likely a vegan friendly alternative) will better survive the constant cleaning it will need. Price is £ ludicrous even before any overpriced options are fitted ensuring this car will depreciate faster than warp factor 10. Performance and handling are impressive, if you ever find an open road. You can look forward to reliability ratings second only to Land Rover so big repair bills are to be expected. Despite being fitted with a wheel and tyre combo which vulnerable to potholes, doubtless no spare tyre will be provided so you will have plenty of time to read war and peace whilst waiting for a tow to nearest Tyre shop. A tyre shop which will have you over a barrel and be able to charge you top £ for the cheapest budget tyre. To sum up If you like throwing money into a bottomless pit and enjoy driving like a d***h*** this is the car for you. on the plus side it is a car not a fancy farm truck. If you have more sense but still want a BMW buy yourself an E30, the last BMW worth buying. AS I'm sure Alex would agree.
@wowzers GREAT NEWS I’ve found the perfect car. The Dacia Sandero👍🏻
and what is a good car lmao?
Nice editing at the end jack 👍
Ethan chatting shit for quarter of an hour is what I needed cheers lads
Why because you are 7yr old?
Ethans the only known person to stall in an automatic
I love this
So when will you be taking over top gear? You should replace the current presenters.
Absolute genius guy classic 👍
let ethan get behind the wheel...he kinda looks like jesse
it's a nice video to look at
what would be a good reason to go for the petrol version?
Someone edit a gun into ethan's hand when he points
He need to review Phil
I thought I recognised those roads! Should have dropped down into Watlington, I'd have let you drive the FD! There is a really nice back road hill climb from junction 6 of the m40 up to Stokenchurch that you guys should check out if you haven't. Its double width on the way up so no getting stuck behind cyclists.
You guys are doing a great job with these vids. So funny! If you guys want a bmw 3 series m sport project car do let me know. Would love to help the channel.
Must be due a 'roast my ride' soon
😂 😂 😂 Aka, when I explain car specs to my mother..... Honestly my mum knows how to build a superbike from scratch so..... No.... Loving the series though. I'm amazed there are men who know nothing about cars in a age when my 2 year old knows how to service my car.
That was so funny. Another great video guys.
Love that motor wanted a e91 335d but couldn't find the right 1 ended up with a e90 335d still a version good car once you fix all the problems lol
Umm no. You bought one of the worst cars made since British Leyland. Its not up for dispute either as BMW are now at the very bottom of the reliability charts.
Do another one
Just thought I'd mention, test centres are now open for cbt 😁
This front on the m3 g80. That's it.
This just feels like Ethan is at a job interview for a co journalist position from the senior car journalist.
Just one problem though and they touched upon it early in... It's £50k for the base car! A Golf R would get you the power, refinement and even some of the practicality and you can buy 2 of them!
My kind of car review
We definitely need more car reviews by Ethan and him to drive next time
No we don't. Ethan is a soylord and losing them views at a shocking rate.
It's 2021 and here's a positive review of a diesel estate car. No thanks. Get with the times. This is embarrassing that it's not a Tesla Model Y. The Model Y will mean the 3-Series ceases to exist within the next three years.
🤣😂 Tesla?? Mate this is the UK, everyone here knows Tesla are junk and overhyped. 0-60 in 2sec my hole, they get whooped on the quarter mile
This was actually very well done! Very entertaining
Pumping engine noise into the cabin via the speakers is the lamest concept for ages.
Who else was expecting Ethan to say big when Alex asked what size the wheels were
£61 grand?! Imagine the quality you could get in the classic car market instead of this shite.
Stunning car
"aka my new long termer, no, our new long termer..." Soviet anthem intensifies.
Great show! Stupid car. M3 Diesel estate is a joke...
Had me in stitches, loved it!
Welcome to the diesel gang. I personally own a E46 330D and I love it. It's slammed and tuned with a straight pipe so my neighbours hate me. But I'm instantly happy when I drive it 😁
More ethan reviews!
Ethan is a gem and we must protect him at all costs lol
I fuking love this series yoooooooo
Extended storage? Do they just add 20cm to the rear?