[gnosis8]

Originally Posted by Ryan9095

I would have opted for the No-Line, however, coral red was a must :P

If I could have coral red without sport pkg, I would. Same goes with saddle brown.

BMW is basically telling me, "You can have any color interior you want, as long as it's black or beige."

[mweisdorfer]

I think you can get the sport line with out the red lines in the interior

Don't get beige. It gets dirty very fast. Especially if you have kids

[Cam70]

I ordered 328i with no line.

I upgraded the 17's to mixed 17s that look better IMO and added a few options that i wanted with the money saved.

Also, here, the 328 has a NCO for the brushed aluminum with high glosss black trim.

[rayusaFL]

Originally Posted by Tremolo

Not standard on the lines.

The XENON is standard on the 335i and it is an option on the 328i.

[Number]

Originally Posted by rayusaFL

The XENON is standard on the 335i and it is an option on the 328i.

I'm responding to a statement that said that xenons are standard on all 3 Lines.

[halfempty]

I have a base. Price was really the biggest factor. I didn't really feel like paying for things that were cosmetic only. The tire difference is something to consider however mostly from a cosmetic point of view. Now that the 18s are running 245 (increased lip) the ride is smoother than previous versions. The performance difference will otherwise only be noticed on the track or extremely aggressive driving which I tend to avoid.

Thus overall, for most driving there is no difference between the base and lux/mod lines. Sport is obviously different suspension.

For my next one, will likely make a few upgrades such as 335, xenons, and adaptive susp, however still not sure about line and may just stick with base

[CoolDude196]

Originally Posted by shabadoo25

I spend a good deal of my day playing with the configurator instead of working.

Story of my life

[mcp's]

Just received my 2013 no-line here. Ordered through military sales.

Mineral grey with leatherette black interior
- added xenon, heated seats, and burl wood trim.

Price was determining factor as well how long I plan on keeping the car, age of my kids, and proximity to retirement!

My first BMW so I do not really have anything to compare with and am happy with the results.

[Antares]

I don't know how it is in the States, but here in Europe the "lines" are only cheap cosmetics with a steep price.

Luxury, Sport and Modern Line: +1,900€
M sport Package: +4,100€

Instead of paying for cheap chromed plastic ornaments, it's better to take no-line and add:
-adaptive suspension 1.100€
-M sport wheel 210€
-Xenon 980€
-Sport seats 630€

Automatic is a must; 2.260€.

The service can change that silver trim into whatever you want; or you can (at least here) buy the aluminium version.

[TrueBlue12]

Originally Posted by Antares

I don't know how it is in the States, but here in Europe the "lines" are only cheap cosmetics with a steep price.

Luxury, Sport and Modern Line: +1,900€
M sport Package: +4,100€

Instead of paying for cheap chromed plastic ornaments, it's better to take no-line and add:
-adaptive suspension 1.100€
-M sport wheel 210€
-Xenon 980€
-Sport seats 630€

Automatic is a must; 2.260€.

The service can change that silver trim into whatever you want; or you can (at least here) buy the aluminium version.

The m sport wheel is just 210? Nice.

[tojo_m]

I went in for the base model 335i model.
Sports model was out due to the interior colors being black or gray and since I could not tolerate the sports seats.
I could not justify spending $1400 extra for the luxury or the modern line for what appeared to be just gimmicky cosmetic stuff. In fact all that chrome seemed to take away from the looks.

However, keep in mind that the base model steering wheel is the worst steering wheel you would have ever experienced. It is extremely thin. You can get a thicker steering wheel by going in for the modern, luxury or the sports line. And an even thicker wheel by going in for the M-Sports line.

I spoke to my BMW service dept here and they said they can retrofit the luxury line steering wheel into my base model for $1000 installed + tax. So much for trying to save money on the lines.....

[tojo_m]

Originally Posted by simongym

Although I intend to keep mine for 10 years+ if I can keep it running, I think anyone who bought an F30 with the intention of selling it in 5 years or sooner will also find it easier to sell if they get it with one of the lines.

Unlike the sports line (and the M-Sports line) the luxury line and the modern line provide mostly no performance benefits over the "no-lines" model (except a better steering wheel). They are mostly cosmetic changes. Upgrading the steering wheel would cost $1000 and you still save money.

I've seen many people refer to the "no-lines" model as the "base" model. I think the latter term is not very accurate since you can end up with an oxymoron - "a fully loaded base model". A more accurate term would be "a fully loaded no-lines model" !!

[rxander]

I got no line tech, premium, xenon, alarm and hk options. Hindsight only regret not being waiting 3-4 more months to order the m-sport for the front bumper. I could care less about the sport.

[Antares]

Originally Posted by TrueBlue12

The m sport wheel is just 210? Nice.

the pricelist says:
M leather steering wheel with multifunction (included in M Sport package):
-390€ with 316i and 316d
-all other bigger engines 210€ (100€ with Sport, Modern and Luxury Line)

Sport leather steering wheel included as part of Sport, Modern and Luxury Line:
-110 € for no-line models; all engines

[Antares]

Originally Posted by tojo_m

I could not tolerate the sports seats.

Sport seats are fully adjustable; so many advise them as a mean of finding a perfect position.
What do you dislike about them?

[tojo_m]

Originally Posted by Antares

the pricelist says:
M leather steering wheel with multifunction (included in M Sport package):
-390€ with 316i and 316d
-all other bigger engines 210€ (100€ with Sport, Modern and Luxury Line)

Sport leather steering wheel included as part of Sport, Modern and Luxury Line:
-110 € for no-line models; all engines

The US pricing guide does not indicate that it is possible to purchase the sport leather steering wheel for the 110 Euros (whatever the $$ equivalent is)

[tojo_m]

Originally Posted by Antares

Sport seats are fully adjustable; so many advise them as a mean of finding a perfect position.
What do you dislike about them?

The lateral bolster support at the thighs pinched too much. Unless I am wrong only the side supports at the backrest can be adjusted (not on the seat)

[TrueBlue12]

Originally Posted by tojo_m

The US pricing guide does not indicate that it is possible to purchase the sport leather steering wheel for the 110 Euros (whatever the $$ equivalent is)

Yah to get it in the US its probably $1,000 at least.

[Antares]

Originally Posted by tojo_m

The US pricing guide does not indicate that it is possible to purchase the sport leather steering wheel for the 110 Euros (whatever the $$ equivalent is)

110€ is 142$

210€ is 271$ (for M sport wheel)

Originally Posted by tojo_m

The lateral bolster support at the thighs pinched too much. Unless I am wrong only the side supports at the backrest can be adjusted (not on the seat)

I also think that only the backrest can be adjusted in width.
The seat is however quite large; maybe you're too big

[pkim1079]

I have a no line 328i with comfort access premium package tech xenons and automatic parallel parking. I have some pics up in my BMW cca pics thread

[texasbimmer]

Yes, and love it.
Did all of the mods myself - black exhaust tips, black grills, black reflectors - for under $200.

[Photoman]

Originally Posted by bcl0328

wonder why it isn't. like 90% of the cars have them. only ones with '28' in their name have standard halogen. just make them all have xenon.

In Canada all 328s and 335s have the LED corona rings and HIDs as standard equipment.