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#61 of 30156 re sports seats by firstbmw Oct 18, 2000 (2:37 pm)
thanks for the comments. i agree the sports seats look the best and the m wheels are great looking. i have also been told that the sport seats are better built ( not sure if this is a fact or just an opinion ) but it sounds like everyone who has them really likes them a lot. if i go with the sports package i will also have to order tires and rims for winter driving ( i live in ohio ) this will add about another $1,100 or so to the cars expense. hopefully i will get a chance to drive a coupe with sport seats ( my dealer only has sedans in stock) before i have to order in december. this is a tough choice, i have seen the standard wheels and i like them ( though not as much as the m wheels) but the z-rated tires wear out faster and are more expensive to replace and,as i mentioned,i would need to buy winter tires and rims. also the sport suspension is already standard on the coupe so handling would not be much different with the sport package as without. whew! oh well whichever way i go im sure i will love the 330ci! even the sedan without sports package handles extremely well and is powerful. thanks to all for your comments, they are much appreciated. firstbmw
#62 of 30156 reubencahn by larryintn Oct 18, 2000 (3:02 pm)
My moonroof does the same thing but I don't think it's the switch. The only time I have the problem is when I haven't moved the roof in a while. I think the roof panel is moving just enough that the position sensors think it is positioned slightly into the vent position instead of being in the closed position. If that's all true, then the problem is either in the position sensing mechanism or in some slightly loseness that allows the roof to move, possibly both.
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#64 of 30156 white by mmcbride1 Oct 18, 2000 (5:00 pm)
Your lease will probably stipulate a certain amount of tread on the tires when you turn the car in. After 36k miles, you will most likely have to replace the tires.
#65 of 30156 white6 by rjsen Oct 18, 2000 (5:41 pm)
If you get the sport package, it'll come with Z-rated tires that only last 15-20k miles. Youd probably have to replace them twice.
#66 of 30156 bridgestone by dl7265 Oct 18, 2000 (9:30 pm)
on my sport i have the 225/50/zr 16 , er30 bridgestones, i have 14k miles ,so far, id say maybe a life of 20-23k it appears, i contacted discount tire on a replacement cost just to see. but have had no response yet, treadwear is 14o so these are SOFT tires, i agree with the sport seats that the thigh extention is great, however note that the side bolsters are large, if u, are someone happens to be large, it might make it a little more difficult entering and exiting the vehicle, ..just a thought to consider ....i would drive both cars to be certain , good luck
#67 of 30156 Thanks... by white6 Oct 19, 2000 (1:46 pm)
for all the responses! I'm 6-3 and 160 lbs, so the side bolsters are great for me, but I just don't think it's worth all the extra money (cost of option plus tire replacement costs) just to get the extra thigh support and a better looking steering wheel. Plus, I like the slightly softer ride of the non-sport suspension (I know, I know, so shoot me). I live in a rural area where the roads are maintained by the County. At least they're SUPPOSED to be maintained by the County, if you get my drift. Once again, thanks for the help.
#68 of 30156 Sports Pkg. Seats & Tires by ddm3 Oct 19, 2000 (2:09 pm)
Just to play devil's advocate here and offer the flip side of the coin, let me offer my 2 cents. While I wholeheartedly agree that the sports seats look much nicer than the regular, I also feel that the leather will wear out faster from all the extra rubbing against the bolsters while entering and exiting the car (I've heard people complaining about premature wearing of the leather on their E46's and they don't understand it; and they just happen to have the sport pkg). I am a very small driver (5'1", 105lbs.) and when the seat is adjusted far enough forward for me to be in a comfortable driving position I feel a bit restricted on the sides due to the extra bolstering (though there is obviously plenty of room for my body in the seats). I made this test several times at the dealer by sitting in both types of seats back to back. So far I've only heard of them being restrictive for larger drivers but when you're closer to the wheel it can be uncomfortable as well. I realize they hold you in better during hard cornering but realistically, I don't do enough of that type of driving to appreciate it. The added thigh support obviously isn't useful for me. It may only be a small thing but to me it was noticeable and helped me make my decision. Both seats were very comfortable though. I also don't like the idea of getting so little life out of my tires, not to mention the extra cost for replacement. Again, I completely agree that the M double spoke wheels are the sharpest but the standard ones aren't bad either, IMO (I've seen a lot worse). Also, I'm going for the convertible so the cost for the sports package is considerably more ($1200) and not worth it for me. The bottom line is it's all about personal preference (but it's good to look at things from all angles). Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you choose!
#69 of 30156 BMW Delivery problem by bibi1 Oct 19, 2000 (2:15 pm)
My friend ordered a 2001 BMW 325i sedan. The car  just came in after 3 weeks and it has a dent on the roof. The dealer has to repair and repaint the roof. Can anybody tell what might be a fair discount offer? The dent was caused by a hook banging on it. It is the size of a quarter. We paid 1650.00 over the invoice for the car. My friend is considering waiting again for another car. Any suggestions on this matter would be greatly appreciated!
#70 of 30156 re sports seats by firstbmw Oct 19, 2000 (2:40 pm)
again i want to thank all of you for your comments and insites. i agree that i will have to make the choice based on my personal preferences and my personal situation ( such as snow tires) i can relate to the comments from ddm3. i am 5'6" and i agree that when i moved the seat up in the standard shift car i felt cramped with the sport seats, i couldnt put my finger on exactly why until your comment, thank you so much. i am going back to the dealership friday to try both seats again (sedans, still no coupes available). right now i feel that if the standard seats feel comfortable i will go with them to avoid the hassle of buying additional tires and rims, paying for changeovers every year, storage of the un-used tires etc. it is amazing to me how the little things can seem to be such hard decisions when buying any car! btw right now i think i want a 330ci, titanium, cd, xenons, (sports package is still up in the air). does anyone have any thoughts about the extended warranty?? is it worth it if i plan to keep the car for 8 years? (i just never stop asking for help i guess!) thanks again to all. firstbmw

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