Sport Package

xDrive35i · 02-04-2013, 12:55 PM

Anyone bummed about the omission of the Sport Package? I could never order the M-sport because it's too flare-y and I don't love the way the front quarters become squared off. But I still want the Sports A/T with shift paddles! It should be included in the Dynamic Handling Package, at least! I also LOVED the 19" rims on the 535i sport, but now I can't order them!!

Boulder Bill · 02-04-2013, 02:53 PM

You also lose the Sport steering wheel, a big upgrade I think. My solution was to just go ahead and get the M-sport. I was initially leery of the stying in front, but I'm really pleased with it now. It is a nice look. But the M package I think has become largely cosmetic.

cordoor · 02-04-2013, 03:44 PM

Yes, I was very much bummed when that happened. The sport package was a way to get everything you wanted but retain the original non-M sport look. And those classy rims were fantastic! I loved them.

I "sucked it up" and ordered M sport on my 2013 (arrives in a few weeks). Whatever. The car will be fantastic nonetheless, but I admit I was very bummed.

-Corey

Boulder Bill · 02-04-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cordoor

Yes, I was very much bummed when that happened. The sport package was a way to get everything you wanted but retain the original non-M sport look. And those classy rims were fantastic! I loved them.

I "sucked it up" and ordered M sport on my 2013 (arrives in a few weeks). Whatever. The car will be fantastic nonetheless, but I admit I was very bummed.

-Corey

I'm confident you will be very happy.

RambleJ · 02-04-2013, 04:25 PM

I prefer the m sport front bumper. It looks more aggressive than the regular one. Also around in my area the m sport 5 series are a lot more rare than the standard.

Boulder Bill · 02-04-2013, 04:32 PM

AZ?

Russkey · 02-04-2013, 05:49 PM

I've seen so many posts where people say that they regret not getting the m-sport package. I think 5 series looks great with m-sport.

RambleJ · 02-04-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Boulder Bill

AZ?

Dallas

JamRWS6 · 02-04-2013, 07:40 PM

After seeing the MSport front and rear the regular just looks so plain to me.

535iNM · 02-18-2013, 06:41 AM

I like the look of the M Sport and I still prefer the more understated look of the Sport Package on my 5.

Mr. Grumpy · 02-18-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Russkey

I've seen so many posts where people say that they regret not getting the m-sport package.

I'm one of them.

JK479 · 02-18-2013, 09:37 PM

search the threads I've written.

to date, the non m sport 5 was the best looking 4 door BMW to roll out of Germany.

ditching the sport pack was just as lame as making "lines" on the 3 series.

Thing is, the non m sport look is beautiful.

bubbahead · 02-18-2013, 09:56 PM

To me I wouldn't of got the 5-series if it wasn't for the msport package. I'm not ready to look or feel non-sporty yet..lol

konasunset · 02-18-2013, 09:56 PM

I love the looks of my F10 with the sports package and the multi=contour seats that came with the package. And I also have 4-wheel steering which is fabulous.

LastFrontierBimmer · 02-19-2013, 01:50 PM

I consciously chose the Sport package (non-M) when selecting my F10 535. I like the M look, but it wasn't for me. I prefer the cleaner "executive" look of the non-M grill. With the Sport package (available in '12 but discontinued in '13), I felt like I got the best of both worlds. The look I wanted, with all the functional features of the Sport package including 19" wheels. It's an option I think BMW should've retained.

JK479 · 02-19-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by konasunset

I love the looks of my F10 with the sports package and the multi=contour seats that came with the package. And I also have 4-wheel steering which is fabulous.

my dream car... and again, the best looking 5 series to date. NON M Sport or regular sports pack...

JK479 · 02-20-2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RambleJ

I prefer the m sport front bumper. It looks more aggressive than the regular one. Also around in my area the m sport 5 series are a lot more rare than the standard.

I need an honest answer from folks: does anyone think the M sport bumper is TOO close of a look to the M5?

My whole theory behind the car is an M5 is the M SPORT with the awesome M engine. M sport is just a sportier base car that nods to the M.

bubbahead · 02-20-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK479

I need an honest answer from folks: does anyone think the M sport bumper is TOO close of a look to the M5?

My whole theory behind the car is an M5 is the M SPORT with the awesome M engine. M sport is just a sportier base car that nods to the M.

What does it matter! If you like how it looks then buy it.. Msport package is selling on every model and a great money-maker option for bmw. Nobody going to berate you for having a m5 look-a-alike...its purpose is just to be cosmetic.

JamRWS6 · 02-20-2013, 06:29 PM

I personally love the MSport. The regular car just looks to be missing the aggressiveness the MSport cars have.

Luigi524TD · 02-20-2013, 07:38 PM

The major fail for the M Sport package was eliminating the Multi-contour seats and making those a stand alone option ... I suspect to keep the aero package affordable for people who wanted to impress the "outer world" ... for me, I wanted the stuff that worked for me = THE Multi-Contour SEATS! IMHO having the standard seats on a "sport BMW anything" is LAME! But then, that's just me.

xDrive35i · 02-20-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Luigi524TD

The major fail for the M Sport package was eliminating the Multi-contour seats and making those a stand alone option ... I suspect to keep the aero package affordable for people who wanted to impress the "outer world" ... for me, I wanted the stuff that worked for me = THE Multi-Contour SEATS! IMHO having the standard seats on a "sport BMW anything" is LAME! But then, that's just me.

I'm pretty sure they're included....

edit: I stand corrected. You're right; it's absurd.

JK479 · 02-20-2013, 08:52 PM

Again BMW makes another poor decision about another sport pack! Eliminate the regular sports pack. Make sport seats not part of the "m" sport pack!

02-04-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
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Boulder Bill First Lieutenant 61 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	You also lose the Sport steering wheel, a big upgrade I think. My solution was to just go ahead and get the M-sport. I was initially leery of the stying in front, but I'm really pleased with it now. It is a nice look. But the M package I think has become largely cosmetic. __________________ 2013 F10 550i \| 6 Speed Manual \| M Sport Package \| Carbon Black \| Oyster & Black Nappa \| Dynamic Handling w/Dynamic Damper Control \| Executive Package (Comfort Access - Soft Close - HUD) \| B&O Sound \| Luxury Seating & Heated Seats (retired: 2002 E39 540i \| 6 Speed Manual)
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cordoor New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 535xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Utah iTrader: (1)	Yes, I was very much bummed when that happened. The sport package was a way to get everything you wanted but retain the original non-M sport look. And those classy rims were fantastic! I loved them. I "sucked it up" and ordered M sport on my 2013 (arrives in a few weeks). Whatever. The car will be fantastic nonetheless, but I admit I was very bummed. -Corey
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02-04-2013, 04:25 PM	#5
RambleJ Colonel 60 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in teh so cal iTrader: (2)	I prefer the m sport front bumper. It looks more aggressive than the regular one. Also around in my area the m sport 5 series are a lot more rare than the standard.
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Boulder Bill First Lieutenant 61 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	AZ? __________________ 2013 F10 550i \| 6 Speed Manual \| M Sport Package \| Carbon Black \| Oyster & Black Nappa \| Dynamic Handling w/Dynamic Damper Control \| Executive Package (Comfort Access - Soft Close - HUD) \| B&O Sound \| Luxury Seating & Heated Seats (retired: 2002 E39 540i \| 6 Speed Manual)
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Russkey Captain 155 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [10.00]	I've seen so many posts where people say that they regret not getting the m-sport package. I think 5 series looks great with m-sport. __________________ '15 Porsche Macan S / Black & Garnet Red / 20" RS Spyder Wheels / CF trim / Red Calipers / Black Rear Badge. '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Arkym CF Spoiler / 3D Design Style Splitter / Eisenmann Race Exhaust / 20' HRE FF01 / ACS Springs / CF Grill / CF 3D Design Diffuser / Blue Calipers...
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02-04-2013, 07:40 PM	#9
JamRWS6 Captain 191 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Competition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	After seeing the MSport front and rear the regular just looks so plain to me. __________________ - 2022 X3M Comp - 2021 X5 xDrive 40i - 2018 F80 M3 (sold)
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02-18-2013, 06:41 AM	#10
535iNM ...kicks on Route 66 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2013 535i MT M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (0)	I like the look of the M Sport and I still prefer the more understated look of the Sport Package on my 5.
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02-18-2013, 09:37 PM	#12
JK479 Lieutenant Colonel 1067 Rep 1,942 Posts Drives: I6-> iX Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anywhere iTrader: (0)	search the threads I've written. to date, the non m sport 5 was the best looking 4 door BMW to roll out of Germany. ditching the sport pack was just as lame as making "lines" on the 3 series. Thing is, the non m sport look is beautiful.
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02-18-2013, 09:56 PM	#13
bubbahead Captain 187 Rep 853 Posts Drives: 2022 G05 40i Msport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	To me I wouldn't of got the 5-series if it wasn't for the msport package. I'm not ready to look or feel non-sporty yet..lol __________________ 2018 540ix msport 2015 X5 msport 2013 750ix msport 2011 550ix msport 2009 e92 335i msport
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konasunset registered 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 535i titanium silvr 1/11 build Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kona, big island, hawaii iTrader: (0)	I love the looks of my F10 with the sports package and the multi=contour seats that came with the package. And I also have 4-wheel steering which is fabulous. Attached Images Last edited by konasunset; 02-18-2013 at 10:01 PM.. Reason: needed to add additional text.
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02-19-2013, 01:50 PM	#15
LastFrontierBimmer Private 11 Rep 74 Posts Drives: '14 F32 435i xDrive MSport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0)	I consciously chose the Sport package (non-M) when selecting my F10 535. I like the M look, but it wasn't for me. I prefer the cleaner "executive" look of the non-M grill. With the Sport package (available in '12 but discontinued in '13), I felt like I got the best of both worlds. The look I wanted, with all the functional features of the Sport package including 19" wheels. It's an option I think BMW should've retained. __________________ 2014 435i xDrive MSport / Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Dakota Leather / MPPK / 6MT / 19" / M Sport Brakes / DINAN Springs / Bilstein B8 / Technology Package / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Driver Assist / HK Sound
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02-20-2013, 06:29 PM	#19
JamRWS6 Captain 191 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Competition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I personally love the MSport. The regular car just looks to be missing the aggressiveness the MSport cars have. __________________ - 2022 X3M Comp - 2021 X5 xDrive 40i - 2018 F80 M3 (sold)
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02-20-2013, 07:38 PM	#20
Luigi524TD Private First Class 34 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 45e MSport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	The major fail for the M Sport package was eliminating the Multi-contour seats and making those a stand alone option ... I suspect to keep the aero package affordable for people who wanted to impress the "outer world" ... for me, I wanted the stuff that worked for me = THE Multi-Contour SEATS! IMHO having the standard seats on a "sport BMW anything" is LAME! But then, that's just me.
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02-20-2013, 08:52 PM	#22
JK479 Lieutenant Colonel 1067 Rep 1,942 Posts Drives: I6-> iX Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anywhere iTrader: (0)	Again BMW makes another poor decision about another sport pack! Eliminate the regular sports pack. Make sport seats not part of the "m" sport pack!
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