Monthly Update for April 2017 - 2016 BMW 340i xDrive Long-Term Road Test

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Monthly Update for April 2017 - 2016 BMW 340i xDrive Long-Term Road Test

Our latest update on what it's like to live with the newest BMW 3 Series sedan. Keywords: 2016 BMW 340i xDrive

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The difference between Sport and Comfort is a lot less pronounced if you have a manual. I leave mine in Comfort most of the time. The firmer steering without improved feel or feedback in Sport mode is borderline annoying.

I found a new nit to pick in the 340i -- my right knee rubs against very hard plastic during spirited driving. This is just insulting in a 3-series.

The efficiency and power of the powertrain are still worth it in 2017, but not for much longer.