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There have been comments in some reviews discussing suspension changes for the new 2011, but I don't recall the articles specifically stating that only M sport having different suspension tuning. |
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http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx It states that the height of 128i is 56 inch, and the 135i is 55.4 inch. The 135i has sport suspension as standard so that's why all 135i are 0.6 inch lower than 128i. I guess this is what the sales brochure means. You don't need to get any package to decrease that 0.6 inch, once you ordered a 135i, the '0.6 inch lower' is standard. I also asked my SA to check the suspension's part number for 2011 135i. He took 2 different 135i in their stock (one has M sport and the other doesn't), and look at the part label sticker on them, result: they are all the same. In fact, if M sport is another 10mm lower than the regular sport, you can definitely visually tell the height difference for the M sport 135i. |
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I'm not trying to be a jerk, but our cars are not ///M cars. The ///M package is a cosmetic package. I liked the wheels and black headliner better than the standard ones. I would prefer if the ///M badges werent even on the car to be honest... Kind of a poser move imo.
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adding: I would be so proud of BMW if they made the Performance Suspension a factory option. So I hope your dealer is right, but I doubt it. Last edited by GaryS; 06-18-2010 at 09:13 AM.. |
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My 2008 has the ///M badges on the wheel and shifter, but in 2008 you got that with the sport package anyway, since there was no separate M-sport package. I do wish I had the black headliner though... that may be the only thing that pushes me toward the M-sport package on my next car if it's a BMW. And Le Mans blue.
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A little different from m sport package since it doesn't change the way the car looks. I would buy a bmw with only sport package, would not buy an audi without S-line (and I didn't, which is why I got the 135i instead of an A5. (s-line package is only available with prestige package, which raises the cost of the car too much for me) |
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I know its not an M car but I have push the limits with my 135i on the Highway and kept up with a vert. M3.. The 135i is kinda like a M3 and a 335i had sex and this is what you got... The last thing I have to say its is a very impressive car... Good luck to all..
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The added weight that the vert gives the M3 would probably make the it a touch slower than our cars. I have spent some time behind the wheel of an M3, and I enjoy the 135i way more for day to day driving. If I was lapping the Nurburgring, I would choose the M3 without a doubt.
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Also, in the 3-series, the M-sport gets you different front and rear bodywork vs. the regular sport package, though the suspension, seats, and steering wheel are the same. Quote:
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When compared to a premium package only car? Or when compared to a sport package car....?
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Yes...unless BMW did do something different this time... |
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I didn't read all the posts, but think about this. If you ever decided to sell the car, the majority of people who want ZSP would want your ZMP, but those looking for ZMP only will move on.
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