[carl_d]

Originally Posted by nfnc

carl_d, would you be able to elaborate, generally, on the difference that the M sport suspension makes (besides the lowered look). Am toying with the idea of adding this option to my order but am unsure if the improvement in handling will compensate for the harsher (?) ride. For some reason, most of the UK rags always comment that the E60 on the M-sport suspension rides too firmly. Thanks.

Your description is correct yet most buyers in the UK opt for M-Sport package as it looks better. It does handle better but the ride is harsher.

Its down to personal taste, if you hate a harsh ride but want big wheels go for VDC.

If you want the lowered look with big wheels then go for M-Sport but you will have to live with a harsher ride.

The full M-Sport package (not just the suspension) provides additional items: bigger M badge wheels, an M colour option, black head liner, sport seats with half leather, sport steering wheel with M badge, M-Sport body styling front/rear/sills, M badge on 6-speed gear lever, M badge on door sills and sometimes peddle rest. The package is normally a few thousand GBP/EUR extra so good value for the above.

M-Sport suspension traditionally provides, special dampers, spring and bushing. Just lowering the car, aftermarket, will not give the same ride/handling as the bushing also need to be change (tricky)!

M-Sport is yet to be confirmed on the F10, the UK normally get M-Sport six-months after initial launch - I think I read somewhere that overt 60% of UK buyers go for M-Sport on some models so it very desirable here.