Sport package worth the extra $$$$
05-13-2005, 03:31 PM
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I have the sport package with the 545i and last night I wanted to see what it could do because I've had the thing for 3 weeks now and haven't really pushed it, I took a 25 mph corner at 75, and I was scared out of my mind, but I didn't have anything to worry about, there was no over or understeer, nothing, the car seemed to hold better the faster I went, simply incredible. This is my first BMW and after last night I will never drive another car.....get the sport package it is definately worth the excitement.
05-13-2005, 03:36 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by 05E60Black545i' date='May 13 2005, 04:31 PM
I have the sport package with the 545i and last night I wanted to see what it could do because I've had the thing for 3 weeks now and haven't really pushed it, I took a 25 mph corner at 75, and I was scared out of my mind, but I didn't have anything to worry about, there was no over or understeer, nothing, the car seemed to hold better the faster I went, simply incredible.? This is my first BMW and after last night I will never drive another car.....get the sport package it is definately worth the excitement.
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05-13-2005, 04:10 PM
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My Ride: Due in May 2005 - 535d sport, Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood, Xenons, Adaptive Headlights, High Gloss Shadow Line, 6 CD Changer, M Rear Spoiler
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Thought you might like an opinion form across the pond!
Go for the sport man, the car looks sooooo much better with it. It really is worth the additional cost, and IMO a 'no brainer'.
You won't regret it, believe me.
Thought you might like an opinion form across the pond!
Go for the sport man, the car looks sooooo much better with it. It really is worth the additional cost, and IMO a 'no brainer'.
You won't regret it, believe me.
05-13-2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stream' date='May 13 2005, 04:19 PM
It all depends on what kind of driving experience you want, and how much money you want to spend.? If you want a pretty fast luxury sedan with a comfy ride, and handling is secondary, I'd say the sport package isn't for you--and probably a BMW 545i isn't worth it either.?
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05-13-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 05E60Black545i' date='May 13 2005, 04:31 PM
I have the sport package with the 545i and last night I wanted to see what it could do because I've had the thing for 3 weeks now and haven't really pushed it, I took a 25 mph corner at 75, and I was scared out of my mind, but I didn't have anything to worry about, there was no over or understeer, nothing, the car seemed to hold better the faster I went, simply incredible.? This is my first BMW and after last night I will never drive another car.....get the sport package it is definately worth the excitement.
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05-13-2005, 04:55 PM
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='May 13 2005, 08:20 PM
[quote name='stream' date='May 13 2005, 04:19 PM']It all depends on what kind of driving experience you want, and how much money you want to spend.? If you want a pretty fast luxury sedan with a comfy ride, and handling is secondary, I'd say the sport package isn't for you--and probably a BMW 545i isn't worth it either.?
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[/quote]I cannot add much to what has already been said, this is a great car, I have sports pkg on my X5 as well, can't live without it.
05-13-2005, 04:56 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='May 13 2005, 05:20 PM
[quote name='stream' date='May 13 2005, 04:19 PM']It all depends on what kind of driving experience you want, and how much money you want to spend.? If you want a pretty fast luxury sedan with a comfy ride, and handling is secondary, I'd say the sport package isn't for you--and probably a BMW 545i isn't worth it either.?
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[/quote]I went through a similar thought process. 85% to 90% of my driving is on the highway and the ones around here aren't in the best of shape. I figured I'd trade the better ride for the majority of my driving against the very few times I get to push hard on the back roads. For me, straight line acceleration is far more important. That said I'll probably try a sport next time, but to say a 545 without the sport isn't worth it is wrong - different, but still worth it depending on your preference. Plus, with the lease deals right now, the 2005 545's are well worth it whether you go sport or not.
05-13-2005, 05:13 PM
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Now C6 "Stripper"
Well couldn't think of a better way to spend an extra 3,005 bucks for the ZSP! (US invoice)
Maybe a set of 24 inch rims?
(US invoice) Maybe a set of 24 inch rims?
05-13-2005, 05:26 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Jet Black/Black Leather AUTO
Sport Package
Cold Weather Package
Navigation
Logic 7 Audio
Satellite Radio
Fold Down Rear Seats
I love having the sport package I would not even consider not getting it if I was buying another E60
05-13-2005, 06:10 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Sport package works for me!