530i sport vs none sport sport package question
04-26-2009, 10:40 AM
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HI, all I'm a long time member but this is my first post 
just sold my clk320, so I'm in the market for a 530i. its going to be my first BMW, so needs some advise.
is the sport package a must have? what's the difference between the two and for a 2007 530i with 18,000 miles almost every option except sport package for $32,000 is a good price? this is a private party sell.. Thanks
just sold my clk320, so I'm in the market for a 530i. its going to be my first BMW, so needs some advise.is the sport package a must have? what's the difference between the two and for a 2007 530i with 18,000 miles almost every option except sport package for $32,000 is a good price? this is a private party sell.. Thanks
04-26-2009, 10:45 AM
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The non-sport E60 is still a very good handling car, probably sportier than the clk, but you'll notice the difference with the E60 sport pack. Whether that difference is a positive or negative is subjective, of course. If I were you I'd try both before you decide. Active roll stabilization is part of the sport pack, it keeps the car flat on corners and it's just incredible.
04-26-2009, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='859479' date='Apr 26 2009, 02:45 PM
The non-sport E60 is still a very good handling car, probably sportier than the clk, but you'll notice the difference with the E60 sport pack. Whether that difference is a positive or negative is subjective, of course. If I were you I'd try both before you decide. Active roll stabilization is part of the sport pack, it keeps the car flat on corners and it's just incredible.
of course it rides better than a standard buick.. but its not anything to smile about.
I think when people praise about BMW handling it should only apply to BMW cars with sport calibrated suspension only.
04-26-2009, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='859486' date='Apr 26 2009, 11:54 AM
I disagee. I have a 2007 525i non sport now and it doesn't handle any better than any other decent cars I've driven in the past.
of course it rides better than a standard buick.. but its not anything to smile about.
I think when people praise about BMW handling it should only apply to BMW cars with sport calibrated suspension only.
of course it rides better than a standard buick.. but its not anything to smile about.
I think when people praise about BMW handling it should only apply to BMW cars with sport calibrated suspension only.
04-26-2009, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='859490' date='Apr 26 2009, 02:56 PM
Your 525's primary issue is a lack of power, not any real deficiencies in handling. The non sport BMW is still better than most of the competition whereas the sport equipped models are much better than most of the competition.
04-26-2009, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='859495' date='Apr 26 2009, 12:00 PM
I usually like to disagree with swajames because, well, he likes to disagree with a lot of people, many some times for good reason... however, i am on his side with this one...
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I agree there is a clear difference between the sport and no sport, but the handling of the non sport is still much better than other similar vehicles (i say similiar very lightly)...
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='859490' date='Apr 26 2009, 02:56 PM
Your 525's primary issue is a lack of power, not any real deficiencies in handling. The non sport BMW is still better than most of the competition whereas the sport equipped models are much better than most of the competition.