Sport Package, is there a sure way to tell?
09-27-2007, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jboat28' post='475138' date='Sep 27 2007, 04:24 PM
How can I verify that an older say 04 or 05 530i has the Sports Package?
My 04 545 with Sports Package has all those that I listed above.
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09-27-2007, 12:55 PM
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Thanks, I'm looking to buy either an 04 or 05 530 possibly 545, I've seen many ads that say "Sport Package" but they have the none sport seats, so I"m not sure. I've also checked with VIN decoders but they won't give you that detailed info. I guess going to BMW with the VIN is the only way. I'm in the US .
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09-27-2007, 01:33 PM
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The shadow line (black) trim is a very good way to tell. Very few people go to the trouble of switching this. Not perfect, but I'd bet it is 99%.
09-27-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by robg' post='475171' date='Sep 27 2007, 02:33 PM
The shadow line (black) trim is a very good way to tell. Very few people go to the trouble of switching this. Not perfect, but I'd bet it is 99%.
I second that. very few people will go though the hassel to do this mod. i wont say its 99% but if the car is not heavily modified then the shadowline trim around the windows is the best way to tell. I say its 98%
09-27-2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='475323' date='Sep 28 2007, 12:35 AM
I second that. very few people will go though the hassel to do this mod. i wont say its 99% but if the car is not heavily modified then the shadowline trim around the windows is the best way to tell. I say its 98%
09-27-2007, 09:06 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Sport package, Premium package, Xenon
2002 BMW X5 3.0 Modded to X5 4.6is (4.6is body kits, exhaust) Premium pkg., cold weather pkg. rear climate pkg., Xenon headlights, clear all around.
sport seats
sport wheels
shadow line trime
low stance (3 fingers test)
active steering module (pop the hood and look on the passenger side behind the headlight)
---sport package---
sport wheels
shadow line trime
low stance (3 fingers test)
active steering module (pop the hood and look on the passenger side behind the headlight)
---sport package---
09-28-2007, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jboat28' post='475155' date='Sep 27 2007, 04:55 PM
Thanks, I'm looking to buy either an 04 or 05 530 possibly 545, I've seen many ads that say "Sport Package" but they have the none sport seats, so I"m not sure. I've also checked with VIN decoders but they won't give you that detailed info. I guess going to BMW with the VIN is the only way. I'm in the US .
Thanks,
Thanks,