Sports Package for 530i
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Originally Posted by Arjun' post='264698' date='Apr 4 2006, 06:44 PM
I'm planning on getting a 2007 530i for my wife. Since I will eventually inherit the car, I was thinking of getting the Sports Package with it. So I have a couple of questions for the pros here:
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
- Is the suspension upgrade worth it? On our current cars my wife and I both have aftermarket suspension set ups that result in zero body roll. I'm a little wary of OEM suspension upgrades - they're often a lot of $$$ without much of a performance improvement.
- How heavy are the 18" wheels? For the amount BMW is charging for them, I could get light weight Volks or WorkEmotions or OZ rims for a lot cheaper.
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
No question, a must have!!! Actually, its a great value and the car looks super with the 18s.
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Hey their is always one! I deliberately decided not to get Sports package not because of looks because I love the style, but I have a bad back and UK roads suck apart from freeways, I had sports suspension on my last car and could feel every uneven surface and pot hole.
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Originally Posted by Arjun' post='264698' date='Apr 5 2006, 02:44 AM
I'm planning on getting a 2007 530i for my wife. Since I will eventually inherit the car, I was thinking of getting the Sports Package with it. So I have a couple of questions for the pros here:
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
- Is the suspension upgrade worth it? On our current cars my wife and I both have aftermarket suspension set ups that result in zero body roll. I'm a little wary of OEM suspension upgrades - they're often a lot of $$$ without much of a performance improvement.
- How heavy are the 18" wheels? For the amount BMW is charging for them, I could get light weight Volks or WorkEmotions or OZ rims for a lot cheaper.
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
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My Ride: 2006 530i Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Sport Pkg, Comfort Seats, Navigation, Logic 7, Sapphire Black, Black Leather, Anthracite Trim, IPOD Integration
Produced Sept 5, 2005 CIP 24
I had the same dilemma when I purchased my 530i. I ended up geting the sports package even though I could not test drive one here in Germany through the Military Sales Program. I ended up paying extra for the comfort seats which are now included. By far, the comfort seats are the most comfortable seats I have ever experienced in a car. The ARS is outstanding!!!!!! INCREDIBLE!!!!! You won't be dissappointed. The non-sport package is only smoother because of the regular tires. IMO....not the suspension. I did test drive a 525i non-sport.
Originally Posted by Arjun' post='264698' date='Apr 5 2006, 02:44 AM
I'm planning on getting a 2007 530i for my wife. Since I will eventually inherit the car, I was thinking of getting the Sports Package with it. So I have a couple of questions for the pros here:
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
- Is the suspension upgrade worth it? On our current cars my wife and I both have aftermarket suspension set ups that result in zero body roll. I'm a little wary of OEM suspension upgrades - they're often a lot of $$$ without much of a performance improvement.
- How heavy are the 18" wheels? For the amount BMW is charging for them, I could get light weight Volks or WorkEmotions or OZ rims for a lot cheaper.
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by Arjun' post='264698' date='Apr 5 2006, 02:44 AM
I'm planning on getting a 2007 530i for my wife. Since I will eventually inherit the car, I was thinking of getting the Sports Package with it. So I have a couple of questions for the pros here:
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
- Is the suspension upgrade worth it? On our current cars my wife and I both have aftermarket suspension set ups that result in zero body roll. I'm a little wary of OEM suspension upgrades - they're often a lot of $$$ without much of a performance improvement.
- How heavy are the 18" wheels? For the amount BMW is charging for them, I could get light weight Volks or WorkEmotions or OZ rims for a lot cheaper.
Sorry for these noob questions. Thanks in advance!
here's my north European view of the matter.
The sportpac seem to have a lot of benefits in the US, but...
But if you are more into comfort the sportpac is not recommend.
A 530i (a lovely 3.0 litre six-in-line engine) should be chosen with autotrans
and not bigger than 225/50 17" wheels.
The 17" wheels do not look nice on the sportpac, you need minimi 18" but rather 19"!
I would say put your money on the inside comfort!
Get Comfort Seats, Logic 7 and whatever your wife (and you) like.
Maybe you can order Individual Series overthere?
If you have slippry conditions in the wintertime buy the 530xiA version.
Good luck with your buy.
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