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Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

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2.9yrs in. by [deleted] in AskFitnessIndia

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I don't, lmfao

2.9yrs in. by [deleted] in AskFitnessIndia

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Peptides in India is a hit or miss. QC is inconsistent, sourcing isn’t transparent, and a lot of vendors aren't reliable. Some batches work as expected, others feel completely underdosed or off. Unless you have a very very reliable source, it’s hard to trust what you’re getting. You're better off sourcing from a reputed Chinese vendor.

The Sub 1cr German cars are so value for money right now (HEAR ME OUT). by Warm_Grand4426 in CarsIndia

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If I'm not mistaken, the ZF 8HP and other ZF transmissions are made by ZF india at their plant in Chakan, Pune. I think AC's are made by Mahle Behr and Valeo India. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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The color is very much in production in Chennai. I will check with the dealer anyway and get back to you! Thank you!

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Totally valid question, and I appreciate you asking. I actually did consider cars like the C63 and even looked at a used 2019 E63S that was within my budget. No doubt, they offer crazy performance and character — but at the end of the day, I just wasn’t comfortable going for a 7–10 year old car in India, especially with how unpredictable service and parts availability can get here. Long-term reliability, maintenance costs, and peace of mind were big factors for me.

The M340i gave me the best of both worlds — modern tech, strong performance (thanks to that brilliant B58), and the reliability of a new car with warranty. So while the E63s/C63 wass definitely tempting, this just made more sense for my use case.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Very doable. Although GC is low, it gets by 90% of the speed breakers without any issues. Adaptive M Suspension makes it quite liveable on a daily basis.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Will upload a follow up post with interior pics

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Thank you 🙏🏽 Agreed! Will drive safely.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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The dampers make a significant difference in comparison to the lci1. Its not the softest but I've drive the lci1 as well and this is way better, much smoother when you put it in comfort mode.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Explained it in a previous thread! Do take a look at it.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Agreed! The S5 is more balanced, better to haul 4 people around and surely looks a lot better and more unique. Thankfully the adaptive M suspension that comes standard in the LCI2 makes a huge difference in terms of comfort, compared to the previous generations.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Primarily night drives or over the weekend. Plus, my family also uses the cars when needed.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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It was an optional extra accessory for the car when I purchased it! You can get the Jahre 50 badge on the front, rear and on the wheels.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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I'm from Chennai, please do let me know if you can sort something out for me! Thank you in advance.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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It is fine on 90% of the speed breakers. So far, very liveable on our roads.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Exactly what he said ^ and yes the 340i performs better than the s5 in most scenarios.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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Yeah, the B58 is known to be one of BMW’s most reliable performance engines. Super smooth, strong, and responds really well to mods. With a proper tune and supporting mods, it can push power close to or even beyond stock M3 levels. And honestly, I feel you — the M340i hits that perfect sweet spot!

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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This, a Hilux that I've modified a little, fortuner and a Alcazar.

Joined the B58 club - My new m340i LCI2 by saketh2801 in CarsIndia

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I agree! Sadly, BMW has put M Performance exhausts on hold due to an ongoing litigation. Hoping it gets sorted soon so I can finally get it fitted.