Difference of M Sport and Sport model ? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Seda · 10-05-2012, 08:52 PM

Hi

Just wondering what is the difference between M sport and Sport model in F30 models? Can anyone show me pictures. Thanks heaps.

webdither · 10-05-2012, 08:56 PM

Not sure what's different in Jakarta but in the US: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ndOptions.aspx

rado · 10-05-2012, 08:58 PM

There's a "sticky" thread in the "General F30..." forum with all the pics and info you should need about the M Sport, should be easy to find.

HTH,

ric124 · 10-05-2012, 09:03 PM

As far as I know its all cosmetics and all the mechanical workings are the same.

Seda · 11-12-2012, 10:25 PM

Thanks guys for the info..lovin my new 328

f30N55 · 11-12-2012, 10:35 PM

Im pretty sure M sport does have an extra transmission cooler. I believe it's located on the driver side front bumper where the fog lamp would be.

JonoNZ · 11-13-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ric124

As far as I know its all cosmetics and all the mechanical workings are the same.

In NZ, the Sport is just a trim level. No mechanical differences from Luxury and Modern. If you want a sportier ride here you have to option M Sport suspension or go M Sport.

Not to mention the M Sport looks much better, imho anyway.

Bimmer dreamer · 11-13-2012, 12:35 PM

Anyone who has the cold weather pkg on the m-sport could you tell me if the steering wheel is heated?

Ron Scott · 11-13-2012, 12:52 PM

I ordered a M Sport. For $1500 over the Sport, you get exterior enhancements, M wheels, an upgraded steering wheel which I think looks and feels great.

What turned me as much was the odd interior trade offs with the Sport, i.e., getting a long red stripe on the dash or avoiding it but still getting red stitching on the seats and doors.

shivaswrath · 11-13-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer dreamer

Anyone who has the cold weather pkg on the m-sport could you tell me if the steering wheel is heated?

I was told it was...I have a base, with cold weather, and want to upgrade to the M Sport (not M Perf) steering wheel so I can carry over the heated steering wheel.

I hate the stock wheel, but also am somewhat price sensitive.

jsedlak · 11-13-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer dreamer

Anyone who has the cold weather pkg on the m-sport could you tell me if the steering wheel is heated?

I will know in a week or two, but I was told by my CA that getting the MPerf wheel meant I would lose the heated wheel (and I have cold weather & m-sport).

Bimmer dreamer · 11-13-2012, 02:33 PM

Thanks, keep me updated if you don't mind.

SamS · 11-13-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer dreamer

Anyone who has the cold weather pkg on the m-sport could you tell me if the steering wheel is heated?

It is. Well, at least BMW NA accepts an order for it configured like that

328inGE · 11-13-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Scott

What turned me as much was the odd interior trade offs with the Sport, i.e., getting a long red stripe on the dash or avoiding it but still getting red stitching on the seats and doors.

For me I can deal with the red line or stitching more than the blue key FOB that comes with the M sport. Have they fixed that and allowed another color yet?

martinf79 · 11-13-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 328inGE

For me I can deal with the red line or stitching more than the blue key FOB that comes with the M sport. Have they fixed that and allowed another color yet?

Are you kidding me? I really try to hold back my comments on here (especially when I disagree), but are you trying to say that you went w/ the sport over M Sport because of the Blue Key Fob???

Considering the key is in your pocket and actually has very little to do w/ th car ... if anything???? I'm sorry ... this post just won the award for one of the dumbest comments of the year (at least for me). I've just printed it out and hung it on my mantle .. framed and all.

Makes a lot of sense (especially since you have a nice shinny RED ONE!)???

SamS · 11-13-2012, 05:00 PM

Actually, regarding the heated steering wheel + M-sport: When I look at my build-in-progress via My BMW site, it does not show heated steering wheel. Could be a glitch, but almost everything else appears correct.

Bimmer dreamer · 11-13-2012, 05:33 PM

I know I'm not the op but thanks for all info.

driver911 · 11-13-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Are you kidding me? I really try to hold back my comments on here (especially when I disagree), but are you trying to say that you went w/ the sport over M Sport because of the Blue Key Fob???

Considering the key is in your pocket and actually has very little to do w/ th car ... if anything???? I'm sorry ... this post just won the award for one of the dumbest comments of the year (at least for me). I've just printed it out and hung it on my mantle .. framed and all.

Makes a lot of sense (especially since you have a nice shinny RED ONE!)???

Lmao lmao lmao

Runnin and Gunnin · 11-13-2012, 08:13 PM

I have M sport 328 with cold weather package...I indeed have heated steering wheel - believe it or not, heats very well.

ric124 · 11-13-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 328inGE

For me I can deal with the red line or stitching more than the blue key FOB that comes with the M sport. Have they fixed that and allowed another color yet?

I think we are misunderstanding your reasoning. Are you really in Germany and how are your English skills?

328inGE · 11-14-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Are you kidding me? I really try to hold back my comments on here (especially when I disagree), but are you trying to say that you went w/ the sport over M Sport because of the Blue Key Fob???

Considering the key is in your pocket and actually has very little to do w/ th car ... if anything???? I'm sorry ... this post just won the award for one of the dumbest comments of the year (at least for me). I've just printed it out and hung it on my mantle .. framed and all.

Makes a lot of sense (especially since you have a nice shinny RED ONE!)???

I never said I didn't buy for that reason, I actually bought before there was even a choice for an M-Sport. I was just trying to stir up conversation about the subject because I actually do have a co-worker who just picked up his 335i today and that was really one of his reasons for choosing sport line, to get the red key FOB that matched the red line on the dash and the red stitching. I thought it was anal, but not "dumb", especially after some of the BS you see on here. Glad I could humor/rouse you up to post. Enjoy your blue FOB.

328inGE · 11-14-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ric124

I think we are misunderstanding your reasoning. Are you really in Germany and how are your English skills?

Dude, you are from South Florida, what do you know about English skills?

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webdither First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 391 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00]	Not sure what's different in Jakarta but in the US: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ndOptions.aspx __________________ 2013 335i Sedan \| Mineral Gray / Black Dakota \| ///M Sport \| Dynamic Handling, Tech, Premium, Sport ZF8 & HK Audio

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rado Private Drives: F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Duxbury, MA Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	There's a "sticky" thread in the "General F30..." forum with all the pics and info you should need about the M Sport, should be easy to find. HTH, __________________ -Ed 2013 F30 328i M Sport 2008 Lotus Exige S240

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ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	As far as I know its all cosmetics and all the mechanical workings are the same. __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

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f30N55 Private First Class Drives: bmw F30 335i sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)	Im pretty sure M sport does have an extra transmission cooler. I believe it's located on the driver side front bumper where the fog lamp would be. Last edited by f30N55; 11-12-2012 at 10:46 PM.

11-12-2012, 10:25 PM	#5
Seda Registered Drives: F30 328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the info..lovin my new 328

11-13-2012, 12:35 PM	#8
Bimmer dreamer New Member Drives: Domestic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mi Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Anyone who has the cold weather pkg on the m-sport could you tell me if the steering wheel is heated?

11-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#9
Ron Scott Captain Drives: 2013 335 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	I ordered a M Sport. For $1500 over the Sport, you get exterior enhancements, M wheels, an upgraded steering wheel which I think looks and feels great. What turned me as much was the odd interior trade offs with the Sport, i.e., getting a long red stripe on the dash or avoiding it but still getting red stitching on the seats and doors.

11-13-2012, 02:33 PM	#12
Bimmer dreamer New Member Drives: Domestic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mi Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, keep me updated if you don't mind.

11-13-2012, 05:00 PM	#16
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,036 iTrader: (0)	Actually, regarding the heated steering wheel + M-sport: When I look at my build-in-progress via My BMW site, it does not show heated steering wheel. Could be a glitch, but almost everything else appears correct. __________________

11-13-2012, 05:33 PM	#17
Bimmer dreamer New Member Drives: Domestic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mi Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I know I'm not the op but thanks for all info.

11-13-2012, 08:13 PM	#19
Runnin and Gunnin Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 328i X Drive M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	I have M sport 328 with cold weather package...I indeed have heated steering wheel - believe it or not, heats very well.

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