Sport Package-- Worth it?
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I'm about to purchase a 530i in the US and just read a Car & Driver review of the active steering feature which is standard on the sport package. They trashed it. I take everything I read with a grain of salt, however. Any E60 owners who could comment on this feature, I would really appreciate it. I would like other aspects of the sport package, such as the bigger wheels/tires and the active roll stabalization, but the steering sounds creepy from this one review I've read.
Is there a way to get the active roll stabalization and wheels/tire upgrade without getting the active steering feature?
Recommendations????
Is there a way to get the active roll stabalization and wheels/tire upgrade without getting the active steering feature?
Recommendations????
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its worth it, get it~
we had this discussion before, u can search it
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If you are willing to replace expensive tires about once a year and put up with tire noise, get it. It is the only problem. Other than that, the wheels , black out trim, suspension are great. Just budget tire maintenance (alignments, new tires, etc.)
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Have you driven a car with AS and one without AS? It all depenes on your taste. Some love it and some don't.
I would receommend you make your decision on what you like. I love Sport Option - but that's just me
I would receommend you make your decision on what you like. I love Sport Option - but that's just me
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Don't let the critics sway your opinion of Active Steering.. IME, i didn't like it at first, but after a few days of driving i got use to it and now love.. the wife loved it from day one, so now it's primarily her car
as for the sport suspension, there is a BIG difference in handling.. the e60 was a trade up from an e46 (manual w/sports pack).. for a bigger car, i was really impress by the e60's abilities.
if you still aren't sure, stop by the dealer and test drive one with and without the SP.
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as for the sport suspension, there is a BIG difference in handling.. the e60 was a trade up from an e46 (manual w/sports pack).. for a bigger car, i was really impress by the e60's abilities.
if you still aren't sure, stop by the dealer and test drive one with and without the SP.
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Model year 2006, sports package comes without active steering, which is available as a stand- alone option
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Mar 12 2005, 03:18 PM
Don't let the critics sway your opinion of Active Steering.. IME, i didn't like it at first, but after a few days of driving i got use to it and now love.. the wife loved it from day one, so now it's primarily her car
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as for the sport suspension, there is a BIG difference in handling.. the e60 was a trade up from an e46 (manual w/sports pack).. for a bigger car, i was really impress by the e60's abilities.
if you still aren't sure, stop by the dealer and test drive one with and without the SP.
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as for the sport suspension, there is a BIG difference in handling.. the e60 was a trade up from an e46 (manual w/sports pack).. for a bigger car, i was really impress by the e60's abilities.
if you still aren't sure, stop by the dealer and test drive one with and without the SP.
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