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04-24-2013, 11:43 PM | #1 |
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Sport vs M Sport is so stupid
Kind of a moot point since I already have my M Sport, but looking at the interior differences between the Sport line and the M Sport line, it struck me just how stupid it is.
For example, how come the sport line gets contrast stitching but the more expensive M sport does not? There are tons of little things like this that really piss me off about BMW's line system. I would easily pay another few grand to get rid of the line restrictions and just build the damn car like I'd like to, but apparently BMW doesn't see that way. Why would you have a "sport" line with strictly cosmetic improvements that have nothing to do with sport at all, and then have a M sport line that is the "top of the line trim" that has performance but no aesthetic improvements (okay, a front bumper....)? Thumbs down, BMW. |
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04-25-2013, 10:03 AM | #6 |
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I mainly got M Sport for the look and wheels but mostly an all painted body without the gray, black or no painted areas which I hate. How can you have a $50K X3 for example and have a big black strip across the back that looks hideous. BMW should just paint the damn things so they don't look like crap and you have to constantly put Back in Black or some other wax type product on to keep them from fading. It's all marketing but really dumb. I also wanted staggered wheels and sports suspension and really don't care about the stitching.
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04-25-2013, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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How common are the M sports in X1 or X3? About a month ago I asked to be contacted by my dealership when either model came in or when one was headed their way. I have heard nothing. Are the M Sports that rare? I'm not going to buy one without seeing one.
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04-25-2013, 12:14 PM | #8 | |
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I believe the choice to not put a stiffer suspension on the Sport line was a sensible one. I've seen people here complain about the standard suspension being stiff; apparently they desire comfort, and would have been ill-served with even harder suspension. Those who go for M-Sport are those who are willing to give up some comfort for handling. |
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Agree with most of the points above. The "Line" (X / Sport) is mostly about the look and M-Sports is a bit more about performance. Granted many of us admire a BMW due to its mechanical performance, but accept it or not, BMW likely has as big of a fan base due to its look only and nothing more. I feel the "Line" is to somewhat cater that market.
I am also unhappy that my leather seats have no stitching while the leatherette has... how can people know I have the leather seats option then? ![]() |
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I'm also in the minority that thinks that the wheel turns too easily on the M-Sport. The strong steering assist should have been left for the *-Line models, in my opinion. |
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Any "Sport" line from any car maker is supposed to have a stiffer suspension. If a person buys a "Sport" version of any car and then complains the ride is stiff they should be beat with a Prius stick. Of course it's stiff and rides a bit rough, that's why it's called Sport (or MSport) Personally I think the big difference between the M Sport model and the others should be the M Sport comes with the Dinan tune installed. Then it truly would be different and have better performance than the other models. ![]()
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04-25-2013, 02:34 PM | #15 |
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The only coding difference would be for the Performance Control and a higher speed limiter, so no, there wouldn't be more potential for any particular model.
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04-25-2013, 02:40 PM | #16 |
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I had a 2007 X3 M Sport and it beat the shit out of you on any bumps. The X1 M Sport is pretty soft compared to it but I had 19" on X3 and 18" on X1. The X3 was stiffer than the 3 M3's I've owned but the X1 is softer. A lot depends on the tires, I have Goodyear Efficient Grip summer performance and they are fairly soft.
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Those first X3's were brutal, in any form, they were clearly studying at the MINI camp of abusive suspension tuning for no real benefit. Our 2008 135i was absurdly stiff (much stiffer than my M Coupe) on the RFT's, but much better once we switched it to non run flats.
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Agreed, I actually don't see there being a noticeable drawback to the runflats on our X1. I'd even consider replacing them when they wear out with the same thing, something I would certainly not have considered on earlier RFT's.
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04-25-2013, 03:13 PM | #20 |
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Tires can make a big difference, and we have two things against us from the factory as far as ride. Run flat tires and low(er) profile tires. I'm not changing from OEM size as it can affect the Wheel and Tire warranty, although I would like to. But I am going to summer rubber because I'm in Texas and we have a lot more summer than winter. (I don't even think we really had one this year). I can have them stick the A/S back on if winter does come back next year and I think they're needed.
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