Do i go M-Sport or Stick with Dynamic SE

Lukeswarm · 07-17-2010, 01:59 AM

Hi

My dealer without knowing is causing me stress!

I have a SE with the below spec on order for delivery 6th September. My dealer called me and said for £12 per month more he can cange the spec to the m-sport (delivery 2 weeks later)... i really can't decide... any thoughts anyone

BMW 525d
Alpine White
Black Dakota Leather
Professional Multimedia Nav (with BMW assist, BMW Assist Online Portal, Voice Control, Bluetooth + Telematics)
Dynamic pack (Sports seats, High gloss shadowline trim, 19inch V spoke, sports wheel, Anthracite Headlining)
Rear seat entertainment professional
USB Interface
Heated seats
iPhone 4 cradle (not out until Sept apparently)
Wheel refinish - gloss black
BMW Tracker

bickers1972 · 07-17-2010, 02:26 AM

I was in exactly the same situation as you being unsure between the SE & M Sport. In the end once pricing for the M Sport was revealed, I opted for the M Sport due to there only being a marginal price increase when my chosen SE spec was applied to the M Sport. The Alpine white M Sport pictures look superb so for me it would be a no brainer.

carl_d · 07-17-2010, 03:41 AM

Has to be M-Sport to help after sale in UK (thas's why its only £12/mth more)

Look at it this way. Imagine you're the potential 2nd owner in a few years time, there are two used F10s in front of you at the dealer, one SE/DP and one M-Sport which do you chose? Bingo!

Likewise, if you were buying a used E60 today would you chose M-Sport or SE?

Robin_NL · 07-17-2010, 05:15 AM

12 quid is cigarettemoney.

Personally I 'd choose the Dynamic one, but carl also has a point.

Lukeswarm · 07-17-2010, 12:07 PM

Hi

Spoke to the dealer again... interesting info was forthcoming

As i have it on CPC the residual value is the key to keeping the monthly payments down... if i go for the M-Sport its worth more at the end hence £12 HOWEVER i have to have leather seats as if i go for the cloth its residual value drops by over £1600 over the 4 years

Wishing i was rich enough to have the 535i if i go for the m-sport... something about those split exausts just looks better

Grizzles · 07-17-2010, 10:19 PM

Does the 550 M Sport have the round or rectagonal tailpipes? Please say round!

Lukeswarm · 07-18-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizzles

Does the 550 M Sport have the round or rectagonal tailpipes? Please say round!

Sorry... Rectagonal

Grizzles · 07-18-2010, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukeswarm

Sorry... Rectagonal

thats gonna be an early mod for me

Lukeswarm · 07-19-2010, 10:58 AM

Done... changed it for a total difference per month of £11

I now have on order for OCTOBER

delivery a

BMW 525d - 2011 M-Sport
Alpine White
Black Dakota Leather
UPDATED 2011 Build - Professional Multimedia Nav (with BMW assist, BMW Assist Online Portal, Voice Control, Bluetooth + Telematics)
Rear seat entertainment professional
New 2011 USB Interface
Heated seats
iPhone 4 cradle (not out until Sept apparently)
Wheel refinish - gloss black
BMW Tracker

EXCITED

raleedy · 07-19-2010, 11:56 AM

I recommend the stick.

carl_d · 07-19-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukeswarm

Hi

Spoke to the dealer again... interesting info was forthcoming

As i have it on CPC the residual value is the key to keeping the monthly payments down... if i go for the M-Sport its worth more at the end hence £12 HOWEVER i have to have leather seats as if i go for the cloth its residual value drops by over £1600 over the 4 years

Wishing i was rich enough to have the 535i if i go for the m-sport... something about those split exausts just looks better

Odd thing for dealer to say, as in the UK leather standard on All F10's!!!! However, M-Sport residuals are normaly better in the UK.

carl_d · 07-19-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukeswarm

Done... changed it for a total difference per month of £11

I now have on order for OCTOBER

delivery a

BMW 525d - 2011 M-Sport
Alpine White
Black Dakota Leather
UPDATED 2011 Build - Professional Multimedia Nav (with BMW assist, BMW Assist Online Portal, Voice Control, Bluetooth + Telematics)
Rear seat entertainment professional
New 2011 USB Interface
Heated seats
iPhone 4 cradle (not out until Sept apparently)
Wheel refinish - gloss black
BMW Tracker

EXCITED

Nice one

Lukeswarm · 07-19-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl_d

Odd thing for dealer to say, as in the UK leather standard on All F10's!!!! However, M-Sport residuals are normaly better in the UK.

Yep, its all about my finance package though as they get it back after 4 years to sell and he recons that its worth that much more if the M-Sport has leather

Hey ho... i don't care... hopefully when i hand it back i can get a M5 :-)

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Lukeswarm Always Warm 39 Rep 251 Posts Drives: BMW 318i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Do i go M-Sport or Stick with Dynamic SE Hi My dealer without knowing is causing me stress! I have a SE with the below spec on order for delivery 6th September. My dealer called me and said for £12 per month more he can cange the spec to the m-sport (delivery 2 weeks later)... i really can't decide... any thoughts anyone BMW 525d Alpine White Black Dakota Leather Professional Multimedia Nav (with BMW assist, BMW Assist Online Portal, Voice Control, Bluetooth + Telematics) Dynamic pack (Sports seats, High gloss shadowline trim, 19inch V spoke, sports wheel, Anthracite Headlining) Rear seat entertainment professional USB Interface Heated seats iPhone 4 cradle (not out until Sept apparently) Wheel refinish - gloss black BMW Tracker
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bickers1972 Private 21 Rep 50 Posts Drives: G31 520D MSport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I was in exactly the same situation as you being unsure between the SE & M Sport. In the end once pricing for the M Sport was revealed, I opted for the M Sport due to there only being a marginal price increase when my chosen SE spec was applied to the M Sport. The Alpine white M Sport pictures look superb so for me it would be a no brainer.
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carl_d General 41 Rep 683 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-Sport N55 6SP Nov10 Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Has to be M-Sport to help after sale in UK (thas's why its only £12/mth more) Look at it this way. Imagine you're the potential 2nd owner in a few years time, there are two used F10s in front of you at the dealer, one SE/DP and one M-Sport which do you chose? Bingo! Likewise, if you were buying a used E60 today would you chose M-Sport or SE? __________________ 2010 E90 335i M-Sport, 2005 E90 325i M-Sport, 2003 E60 520i, 2002 E46 330i Sport II, 2000 E46 325i Sport I, 1999 E46 318i, 1998 E46 323i SE, 1996 E36 323i SE, 1996 E34 518i, 1995 E36 320iA, 1994 E36 316i Last edited by carl_d; 07-19-2010 at 02:34 PM..
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	12 quid is cigarettemoney. Personally I 'd choose the Dynamic one, but carl also has a point.
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Lukeswarm Always Warm 39 Rep 251 Posts Drives: BMW 318i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Hi Spoke to the dealer again... interesting info was forthcoming As i have it on CPC the residual value is the key to keeping the monthly payments down... if i go for the M-Sport its worth more at the end hence £12 HOWEVER i have to have leather seats as if i go for the cloth its residual value drops by over £1600 over the 4 years Wishing i was rich enough to have the 535i if i go for the m-sport... something about those split exausts just looks better
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Lukeswarm Always Warm 39 Rep 251 Posts Drives: BMW 318i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Done... changed it for a total difference per month of £11 I now have on order for OCTOBER delivery a BMW 525d - 2011 M-Sport Alpine White Black Dakota Leather UPDATED 2011 Build - Professional Multimedia Nav (with BMW assist, BMW Assist Online Portal, Voice Control, Bluetooth + Telematics) Rear seat entertainment professional New 2011 USB Interface Heated seats iPhone 4 cradle (not out until Sept apparently) Wheel refinish - gloss black BMW Tracker EXCITED
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