is there a difference between the sport package and a m-sport package? is there such a thing as "m-sport"? im considering trading my 530i nonsport in for a 08 535xi sport. there are no pics on the dealer website and i cant see whether or not it has the "M" style nose. it lists the vehicle as "sport package" does that mean it has the "M" body? thanx

 

ZSP is different from ZMP. ZMP has more features, equipment and the aero body kit. For the last E60 year:

2010 BMW 535IX Sedan Options & Packages

ZSP
Sport Package - $1,400
Shadowline trim; Sports steering wheel; Includes: [456] Multi-Contour Seats And [591] 18" Star Spoke Alloy Wheels (Style 124) with Mixed Run-Flat Performance Tires; Requires: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery

ZMP
M Sport Package - $3,000
Front and rear alloy wheels with 18 inch rim diam; Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel; Shadowline trim; M steering wheel; Aerodynamic package; Includes: [ZSP] Sport Package And [456] Multi-Contour Seats And [4MS] Pentan Aluminum Trim And [775] Anthracite Headliner; Requires: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery; Excludes: [611] Night Vision

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2010 BMW 535I Sedan Options & Packages

ZSP
Sport Package - $2,900
Shadowline trim; Active Roll Stabilization (ARS); Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel; Sport alternate suspension; Sports steering wheel; Includes: [456] Multi-Contour Seats And [591] 18" Star Spoke Alloy Wheels (Style 124) with Mixed Run-Flat Performance Tires; Requires: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery

ZMP
M Sport Package - $4,500
Front and rear alloy wheels with 18 inch rim diam; Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel; Shadowline trim; M steering wheel; Aerodynamic package; Active Roll Stabilization (ARS); Sport alternate suspension; Includes: [ZSP] Sport Package And [456] Multi-Contour Seats And [4MS] Pentan Aluminum Trim And [775] Anthracite Headliner; Requires: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery; Excludes: [611] Night Vision

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For 2008 see here. Look under Pricing, Packages & Options.

 

so it looks like, according to the info below, the 08 has different codes for their packages then 2010. in the 08 packages the sport package (ZSP) has aero package, which is what im looking for, and in the 2010 packages listed above there is a differnece btwn the ZSP and ZMP. the listing on the dealer site notes ZSP so i should be ok. im gonna speak to a rep before making the trip but ill have to wait till tomorrow.


2008 BMW 5-Series Packages & Options

2008 BMW 5-Series Packages

ZCW Cold Weather Package - $750
Heated steering wheel; High pressure headlight cleaners; Includes: [494] Heated Front Seats

ZPP Premium Package - $2,400
Garage door opener; Coming home device; Electric foldable mirrors; Automatic operation rear view mirror; Driver and passenger door mirrors with automatic operation; Ambient light package; Includes: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery

ZSP Sport Package - $2,900
Sport alternate suspension; Roll stability control; Sports steering wheel; Front and rear alloy wheels with 18 inch rim diam and 8.0 inch rim width; Front and rear run flat/punctureproof tires with 245 mm tire width, 40% tire profile and W tire rating; Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel; Shadowline trim; Aerodynamic Package; Includes: [456] Multi Contour Seats; Requires: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery; Or [ZPP] Premium Package

 

Also... You are showing the 2008 sport package info but that does not apply to the xi. The xi has fewer sport items. For example, it does not have an alternate suspension or roll control, etc

 

hmmm, your right. i need to do more research

 

Yup - the "Sport Package" for xi is basically wheels, "trim" and appearance items vs trim + suspension and other features for RWD BMWs ...

 

but will the xi sport have the "M" style body? the option list on the dealer site says "Sport Pkg ZSP" if that helps

just found Xi packages and options, i think i found what i what i was looking for...


2008 BMW 5-Series 535XI Sedan Packages & Options

2008 BMW 5-Series 535XI Sedan Packages

ZCW Cold Weather Package - $750
Heated steering wheel; High pressure headlight cleaners; Includes: [494] Heated Front Seats

ZPP Premium Package - $2,200
Garage door opener; Coming home device; Electric foldable mirrors; Automatic operation rear view mirror; Driver and passenger door mirrors with automatic operation; Ambient light package; Includes: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery

ZSP Sport Package - $1,400
Sports steering wheel; Front run flat/punctureproof tires with 245 mm tire width, 40% tire profile and W tire rating; Shadowline trim; Aerodynamic Package; Includes: [456] Multi Contour Seats; Requires: [LC_] Dakota Leather Upholstery; Or [ZPP] Premium Package

 

info page:

https://5series.net/information/

2008 ordering/spec pdf:

http://www.5series.n...tion_Sheets.pdf


***2008 models, the 550i sport pkg came with the M-tech kit/M-sport trim, all other model sport packages for this MY did not have the M-sport items.

with 2010 models, the M-sport pkg became available for all e60 models (ZMP), ordering/spec sheet:

http://www.5series.n...tion_Sheets.pdf


IIRC: XI sport packages are purely cosmetic (shadow line trim, sport steering wheel, contoured seats), no ARS or sport suspension...

 

i dont how you guys find this info. i tried looking and couldnt get a straight answer. thanx for everyones help.

as it looks now the car im interested in does not have the aero package...damn it! still interested in car though. im in nyc and the snow is killing me. this is my daily driver and i need AWD. gonna check it out this weekend if the weather lets up. there askin 31995. has basically every option. 2008 535xi monaco blue with 47k miles, navi, xenon, sport pkg, cold weather pkg, prem pkg, ipod, logic 7. want to get the price to 29k, i think thats a fair price. what do u guys and gals think?

 

why dont you ask the guy to send you a pic