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BMW 3-Series: Sports package vs non-sport package

30 messages,  Last post on Jan 19, 2013 at 8:03 PM

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#21 of 30 Do I have the Sports Package or not? by bunny16

Sep 08, 2011 (1:03 pm)

Have a 2008 328xi Wagon, but my documentation (bought the car as a CPO and docs don't include the sticker) does not indicate whether I have the Sports Package or not. Apparently I need to know before this buying tires. (Per previous discussions on Edmonds, I don't have the M steering wheel, that's for sure.) Any help very welcome and much appreciated!

#22 of 30 Re: Do I have the Sports Package or not? [bunny16] by fedlawman

Sep 08, 2011 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: bunny16 (Sep 08, 2011 1:03 pm)
Just look at your current tires.
 
Are they 16" (base) or 17" (sport package)?
 
Are all 4 the same size (sport package) or are the rears wider (staggered sport package)?
 
Replace with the same size(s).

#23 of 30 Re: Do I have the Sports Package or not? [bunny16] by shipo

Sep 08, 2011 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: bunny16 (Sep 08, 2011 1:03 pm)
As far as I know, the Sport Package for the 2008 328xi Sport Wagon was purely cosmetic (i.e. seats, trim and steering wheel); it had nothing to do with upgrading the suspension, wheels and tires.
 
Long story short, no, you do not have a Sport Package from the perspective of which tires to buy.

#24 of 30 Re: Do I have the Sports Package or not? [bunny16] by loberant

Nov 14, 2011 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: bunny16 (Sep 08, 2011 1:03 pm)
I can check all your options if you would like. Just need the last seven of your vin number.

#25 of 30 Re: Do I have the Sports Package or not? [loberant] by bmwdb

Dec 14, 2011 (9:11 pm)

Replying to: loberant (Nov 14, 2011 6:41 pm)
hello,
I have the same question on my 328i. Can you send the link for the data base you use to look up the options?
Thank you.

#26 of 30 Re: Do I have the Sports Package or not? [loberant] by christopher613

Jan 15, 2012 (11:55 am)

Replying to: loberant (Nov 14, 2011 6:41 pm)
where can you check to see options on last 7 of vin?

#27 of 30 2003 325i with sport pkg, brakes by stickum_jim

Jan 17, 2013 (1:08 pm)

great forum, thanks! my 325i light indicates time for new brake pads. are the sport package brakes the same size as base model 325i? i do regular around town driving, no track, any pad/rotor recommendations? i'll do the work myself unless there is something really tricky.
 
appreciate any help, thank you.

#28 of 30 Re: 2003 325i with sport pkg, brakes [stickum_jim] by kyfdx HOST

Jan 17, 2013 (4:56 pm)

Replying to: stickum_jim (Jan 17, 2013 1:08 pm)
Brakes are the same, sport or non-sport..
 
I'll let someone else recommend pads..

#29 of 30 Re: 2003 325i with sport pkg, brakes [kyfdx] by stickum_jim

Jan 17, 2013 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 17, 2013 4:56 pm)
kydfx- thank you! i got an estimate of $516 for front and rear using 'zimmer' rotors, pads. i suspect they are oem but will do some research. mechanic said parts are different for sport package, i am assuming because they are more performance oriented.
appreciate the input!

#30 of 30 Re: Do I have the Sports Package or not? [christopher613] by roadburner

Jan 19, 2013 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: christopher613 (Jan 15, 2012 11:55 am)
BMW VIN Decoder

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