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spmd11

08-31-2011 09:53 PM

M-Sport?

What was the M-Sport option on 2008-10 X3s?

AzNMpower32

08-31-2011 10:13 PM

In the US, the "Sport package" was essentially the M sportpaket in other markets, inclusive of the painted aerodynamic kit, M sport steering wheel, M shifter (MT), and M door sills along with the sport suspension and seats.

spmd11

08-31-2011 10:29 PM

So, it was mainly cosmetic? The suspension was not any different than the normal sport package, correct?

AzNMpower32

08-31-2011 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spmd11 (Post 841533)

So, it was mainly cosmetic? The suspension was not any different than the normal sport package, correct?

Same suspension.

ijordan

09-01-2011 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32 (Post 841538)

Same suspension.
In the US, the "Sport package" was essentially the M sportpaket in other markets, inclusive of the painted aerodynamic kit, M sport steering wheel, M shifter (MT), and M door sills along with the sport suspension and seats.
In the US, the "Sport package" was essentially the M sportpaket in other markets, inclusive of the painted aerodynamic kit, M sport steering wheel, M shifter (MT), and M door sills along with the sport suspension and seats.

if is the same with M-sportpaket in Europe - then the suspension is a bit lower and a bit harder. The car has also different size tyres for the front and rear.

spmd11

09-01-2011 08:47 AM

But there was two Sport packages for US starting in 2008,
the sport activity, and M-Sport. So I think M-Sport was just
cosmetic

ijordan

09-01-2011 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spmd11 (Post 841574)

But there was two Sport packages for US starting in 2008,
the sport activity, and M-Sport. So I think M-Sport was just
cosmetic

possibly you are right - the difference then can be found only in prices!!

AzNMpower32

09-01-2011 02:19 PM

The Sport Activity package was cosmetic (no aero kit, summer tires, or suspension upgrade). The M sportpaket is performance oriented.

The sport suspension does not lower the ride height on the X-series, only stiffens the spring rates and such.

Lylefk

09-01-2011 09:29 PM

I have the sport suspension on my 06. It is noticeably stiffer than my 05 was without it. It looks SO much better though with the sports package. Silly, but worth it and I do enjoy the sportier feel.

RickM5X3

09-05-2011 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lylefk (Post 841700)

I have the sport suspension on my 06. It is noticeably stiffer than my 05 was without it. It looks SO much better though with the sports package. Silly, but worth it and I do enjoy the sportier feel.

Not silly a bit. You got better seats, better steering wheel, shadowline trim, a great wheel package with summer tires, and as you mentioned, the better suspension bits. By 2006, BMW had revised the non-sport to be more compliant (softer), and sport package became a necessity, IMO.
Great choice and may you be rewarded upon resale.:thumbup:

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