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Originally Posted by JCL
I like the handling and driving experience of BMWs, and having the sports package is not a prerequisite for that. On the right vehicle, sports packages make a lot of sense to me (Z4, 535). It is just that if you want to go around corners faster, you probably shouldn't start with an X5.
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I agree, but it also depends on your driving locations. I have a Z4 and specifically did not want the sport package, as the lower suspension and lower profile tires simply are not that wise if you spend most of your driving on the "blue highways" where the road surface often is not that good, and many of the driveways in small towns are not "low clearance" friendly.
And frankly, an excellent driver in a non-sport BMW can go much faster than a mediocre driver with the sport package, Now, a lot of drivers think they are up there with the Mario in driving skills, but frankly anyone who hasn't had a lot of track time could probably do better spending their money on a driving course, than on the sport package.
So, nothing against people who prefer the sport packages, but I think it is perhaps a bit shallow of some them to believe their choice is the superior, or only, choice for everyone else.