M-Sport spec

Brennan · 07-20-2011, 09:21 PM

Looking at possibly changing to an m-sport fairly soon but wondering is it really worth it? I have an SE at the moment, so what does the m-sport have over the SE, apart from the different style bumpers?

jimmylimmy · 07-21-2011, 04:59 AM

If you are looking at anything less than a 335, Seats, Suspension, Wheels (usually), Sideskirts, Anthracite headlining, Steering Wheel and Gear Knob. Also Shadowline (black) window trim and brushed aluminium interior trim.

Dont think i've missed anything.......?

s33tsy · 07-21-2011, 05:04 AM

rear privacy glass, different engine tuning generally a higher bhp...

xenon · 07-21-2011, 05:06 AM

The engines in the SE and M-Sport are identical and rear privacy glass in not standard on the M-Sport.

sheps · 07-21-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

If you are looking at anything less than a 335, Seats, Suspension, Wheels (usually), Sideskirts, Anthracite headlining, Steering Wheel and Gear Knob. Also Shadowline (black) window trim and brushed aluminium interior trim.

Dont think i've missed anything.......?

Only thing I can think of that you've missed are the kick plates inside the doors.

HighlandPete · 07-21-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

The engines in the SE and M-Sport are identical.... .

Which can mean with the higher drag (cD) on some sport models and less 'efficient' wheel sizes, the M-sport can be the slower car.

HighlandPete

xenon · 07-21-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Which can mean with the higher drag (cD) on some sport models and less 'efficient' wheel sizes, the M-sport can be the slower car.

HighlandPete

Indeed.

MB London · 07-21-2011, 11:02 AM

where is the gay surfer dude when you need him

xenon · 07-21-2011, 11:13 AM

SSSHHHHH!

magic77 · 07-21-2011, 11:20 AM

it depends on what you like the look off it is as above, I've always gone for the M trim as dont like grey roof / sides interior. Plus the SE seats give me really bad back pains.

Add the other bits and find in general the M look far better than SE it comes down to preference and cost really. IMO M every time

parapaul · 07-21-2011, 11:56 AM

Ditto.

Having driven otherwise identical models in SE and M Sport trim back to back, I'd choose the M Sport every singe time. The seats are the single biggest improvement IMO, but the suspension which is supposedly crashy and hard, isn't, and the car handles noticeably better as a result.

jayde · 07-31-2011, 12:46 PM

+1 for the mSport spec

F31-340i · 07-31-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AZZ

Looking at possibly changing to an m-sport fairly soon but wondering is it really worth it? I have an SE at the moment, so what does the m-sport have over the SE, apart from the different style bumpers?

Depends why you want to change really.

Why are you considering an M Sport?

Will choosing M Sport affect your engine choice?

Carjack · 07-31-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by parapaul

Ditto.

Having driven otherwise identical models in SE and M Sport trim back to back, I'd choose the M Sport every singe time. The seats are the single biggest improvement IMO, but the suspension which is supposedly crashy and hard, isn't, and the car handles noticeably better as a result.

parapaul is right on this one!
I had SE (55 reg) and now got M-Sport (59 reg) and it's chalk and cheese!

Carjack · 08-01-2011, 08:53 AM

I should also have said that what was also included in the diff between my SE & M-Sport was that the first was an 'i' petrol and the second a 'D' diesel!

ZURICH · 08-01-2011, 08:57 AM

+ 2 for the M Sport option just a better drive all round, I cover huge milage here in Switzerland had an SE prior to the M Sport, much fresher after a long stint in the saddle.

dxb335d · 08-01-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by s33tsy

rear privacy glass, different engine tuning generally a higher bhp...

What planet are you on?!

Falmouthboy · 08-01-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

If you are looking at anything less than a 335, Seats, Suspension, Wheels (usually), Sideskirts, Anthracite headlining, Steering Wheel and Gear Knob. Also Shadowline (black) window trim and brushed aluminium interior trim.

Dont think i've missed anything.......?

The sore arse on a bumpy road.

ZURICH · 08-01-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Falmouthboy

The sore arse on a bumpy road.

Yep, thats a big problem with all the donkey cart ruts down in beautiful Cornwall, great pasties and smooth roads!! A dream come true

jimmylimmy · 08-01-2011, 10:03 AM

ZURICH · 08-01-2011, 10:09 AM

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obviously never been to Falmouth down by the harbour and tasted the best pasties on the planet, or is that why you are commiting suicide coz you just realised that life not worth living now you have been enlightened

jimmylimmy · 08-01-2011, 10:34 AM

no, the suicide is for the fact that the benefits of M-Sports and SE specs have been done to death

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parapaul Colonel 129 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Ditto. Having driven otherwise identical models in SE and M Sport trim back to back, I'd choose the M Sport every singe time. The seats are the single biggest improvement IMO, but the suspension which is supposedly crashy and hard, isn't, and the car handles noticeably better as a result. __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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