M-Sport clobbering Sportline? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Redztone · 11-22-2012, 09:41 AM

So is everyone and their mother ordering M-Sport over the Sportline trim, or is it just the nature of an enthusiast forum that it would APPEAR everyone is?

Up until M-Sport came out, seemed like the majority of orders and deliveries posted were Sportline. Now you barely ever see them!

Just curious if anyone knows what the actual market trend looks like.

bmwdrvr13 · 11-22-2012, 09:45 AM

I ordered the sportline 328. No regrets although the m sport is a looker as well.

SamS · 11-22-2012, 09:53 AM

Probably has more to do with the fact that this is an enthusiast board. I've only seen one M-sport at the dealer, and none on the roads.

ric124 · 11-22-2012, 09:55 AM

From what I notice on the road around South FL, in order of most popular to least

No Line - I will see like 10 of these per day
M-Sport
Sport
Luxury
Modern - Seen like 2 of these on the road
Active Hybrid - Not a line but I saw 1

ItsmeAnuj · 11-22-2012, 10:11 AM

I live in north nj where I see a ton of the current gen 5-series and e90s. I rarely see the f30 on the road, regardless of trim.

fshubert · 11-22-2012, 10:31 AM

All a matter of taste and who posts. I looked at the M-Sport package and opted for Sportline due to if I was going to have the M badge, it would be on a true M car. I just need to come to terms with the cost adder for that badge. Who knows. I get a new car every 3 years. Maybe an M is in the future come 2015. Will have to see how the new M3 sedans look and are priced. But for all the 3-series cars I see on the road, I'm the rarity with the F30 and for all the E90's I see, fewer than 10% are M-Sport. I think many those who post on this site are the enthusiasts with the M-Sport and Sportline packages. But in the end, all are 3-series lovers.

steveL77 · 11-22-2012, 11:12 AM

I've yet to see one msport on the roads here on Long Island. In fact I rarely see an f30's.

justinnum1 · 11-22-2012, 11:31 AM

i have seen one other eb2 in south florida(weston actually)
a ton of no lines
a few sportlines(maybe 10)

Ron Scott · 11-22-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by steveL77

I've yet to see one msport on the roads here on Long Island. In fact I rarely see an f30's.

Saw my first F30 on the LIE last week and got in front of it for about 3 miles. DID NOT LIKE the front end look AT ALL. Busy-/Dirty-looking between the headlights and grill. And the lower line across the bottom wasn't happening IMO. More dopey than aggressive looking. A Sport Line.

I moved over to let him pass the rest of the car and the rear looked pretty good.

I ordered an M Sport but that will only take care of the lower line issue.

It wasn't a happy spotting...

howiegu · 11-22-2012, 11:55 AM

Mine is the only one in town thus far when I picked it up three weeks ago.

Reasons being, according to my dealer, the M-sport was only started production in July, which was when I ordered. Other lines have been available for a while.

Will see more over time

Redztone · 11-22-2012, 12:01 PM

I have only seen 4 on Atlanta roads since they came out. But, I work from home so no regular commute. No m-sport sightings.

Vector Pilot · 11-22-2012, 12:50 PM

Since arriving on the market, my dealer is selling F30,s all Lines, but have only seen five on the road. One Sport-Line, two Lux, three base. However it's worth noting, the dealer is selling large numbers of five series.

Boosted John · 11-22-2012, 01:58 PM

I ordered a M sport... hopefully it will be here before the end of the year..

BMoutlaW · 11-22-2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fshubert

All a matter of taste and who posts. I looked at the M-Sport package and opted for Sportline due to if I was going to have the M badge, it would be on a true M car. I just need to come to terms with the cost adder for that badge. Who knows. I get a new car every 3 years. Maybe an M is in the future come 2015. Will have to see how the new M3 sedans look and are priced. But for all the 3-series cars I see on the road, I'm the rarity with the F30 and for all the E90's I see, fewer than 10% are M-Sport. I think many those who post on this site are the enthusiasts with the M-Sport and Sportline packages. But in the end, all are 3-series lovers.

You do know that there is no real m badge on any of the m-sports right? Except a tiny one on the steering wheel. I prefer the body style and the fact that its lower. That being said I am a young guy who likes flashy things yet still want the amazing mpg, either way I really like the new 3 series definitely an improvement from the e9x's

DarkTrigger · 11-22-2012, 03:02 PM

I actually see way more 5 series in LA. The only f30 I've seen here are bases, not even a sport. I think the people on this board are ones that MUST have an M-sport because of the looks.

One reason why I got the M-sport was for the color exclusivity. Everyone and their mom has a 3 series here (including my mom!). I love the EBII.

snowghost · 11-22-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMoutlaW

You do know that there is no real m badge on any of the m-sports right? Except a tiny one on the steering wheel. I prefer the body style and the fact that its lower. That being said I am a young guy who likes flashy things yet still want the amazing mpg, either way I really like the new 3 series definitely an improvement from the e9x's

Door sills have the ///M as well as foot rest and wheels.

bnekic · 11-22-2012, 04:13 PM

I ordered the Sportline since I wanted fog lights and I actually like the look of the bumper. The M-sport bumper just makes it look like a fake M3...sorry.

40oz. · 11-22-2012, 04:21 PM

The only one I've seen around where I live besides mine is sitting on the dealers showroom floor. The other military folk seem mostly to be picking up sportlines.

NiceNotRiceBMW · 11-22-2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsmeAnuj

I live in north nj where I see a ton of the current gen 5-series and e90s. I rarely see the f30 on the road, regardless of trim.

+1

BMoutlaW · 11-22-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowghost

Door sills have the ///M as well as foot rest and wheels.

Basically all of the places that are not visible on the car lol

hans007 · 11-22-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

I actually see way more 5 series in LA. The only f30 I've seen here are bases, not even a sport. I think the people on this board are ones that MUST have an M-sport because of the looks.

One reason why I got the M-sport was for the color exclusivity. Everyone and their mom has a 3 series here (including my mom!). I love the EBII.

the color exclusivity thing AND that awesome steering wheel.

plus it does look nice. the rims look nice. yes its $1200ish but i think worth it. dont think i'd be getting an F30 if it wasnt for m-sport honestly.

justinnum1 · 11-22-2012, 07:29 PM

eb2 ftw

11-22-2012, 09:41 AM	#1
Redztone Private Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	M-Sport clobbering Sportline? So is everyone and their mother ordering M-Sport over the Sportline trim, or is it just the nature of an enthusiast forum that it would APPEAR everyone is? Up until M-Sport came out, seemed like the majority of orders and deliveries posted were Sportline. Now you barely ever see them! Just curious if anyone knows what the actual market trend looks like. __________________ Driving: 2013 335i, Sport Line, Premium, Dynamic Handling, Sport Auto, Mineral Gray, Black Leather, Aluminum Brush with Black Highlight
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11-22-2012, 09:53 AM	#3
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,064 iTrader: (0)	Probably has more to do with the fact that this is an enthusiast board. I've only seen one M-sport at the dealer, and none on the roads. __________________

11-22-2012, 09:55 AM	#4
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]	From what I notice on the road around South FL, in order of most popular to least No Line - I will see like 10 of these per day M-Sport Sport Luxury Modern - Seen like 2 of these on the road Active Hybrid - Not a line but I saw 1 __________________ 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\|

11-22-2012, 10:31 AM	#6
fshubert Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	All a matter of taste and who posts. I looked at the M-Sport package and opted for Sportline due to if I was going to have the M badge, it would be on a true M car. I just need to come to terms with the cost adder for that badge. Who knows. I get a new car every 3 years. Maybe an M is in the future come 2015. Will have to see how the new M3 sedans look and are priced. But for all the 3-series cars I see on the road, I'm the rarity with the F30 and for all the E90's I see, fewer than 10% are M-Sport. I think many those who post on this site are the enthusiasts with the M-Sport and Sportline packages. But in the end, all are 3-series lovers. __________________ 2013 F30 335i \| Sportline \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| Black Dakota \| 6-speed \| HK \| Cold \| Premium \| 19" Staggered Sports \| M-Performance Exhaust Previous loves: 2009 E90 335i 2007 E90 328xi

11-22-2012, 11:31 AM	#8
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,797 iTrader: (0)	i have seen one other eb2 in south florida(weston actually) a ton of no lines a few sportlines(maybe 10) __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

11-22-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
bmwdrvr13 Enlisted Member Drives: 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VA Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	I ordered the sportline 328. No regrets although the m sport is a looker as well.

11-22-2012, 10:11 AM	#5
ItsmeAnuj New Member Drives: Honda s2000 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NNJ Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	I live in north nj where I see a ton of the current gen 5-series and e90s. I rarely see the f30 on the road, regardless of trim.

11-22-2012, 11:12 AM	#7
steveL77 Private Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	I've yet to see one msport on the roads here on Long Island. In fact I rarely see an f30's.

11-22-2012, 11:55 AM	#10
howiegu Member Drives: 13' 335xi Msport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	Mine is the only one in town thus far when I picked it up three weeks ago. Reasons being, according to my dealer, the M-sport was only started production in July, which was when I ordered. Other lines have been available for a while. Will see more over time

11-22-2012, 12:01 PM	#11
Redztone Private Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	I have only seen 4 on Atlanta roads since they came out. But, I work from home so no regular commute. No m-sport sightings. __________________ Driving: 2013 335i, Sport Line, Premium, Dynamic Handling, Sport Auto, Mineral Gray, Black Leather, Aluminum Brush with Black Highlight

11-22-2012, 12:50 PM	#12
Vector Pilot First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 335xi + 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 347 iTrader: (0)	Since arriving on the market, my dealer is selling F30,s all Lines, but have only seen five on the road. One Sport-Line, two Lux, three base. However it's worth noting, the dealer is selling large numbers of five series. __________________ 2011 E92 335i + 2011 E89 35i

11-22-2012, 01:58 PM	#13
Boosted John Internet Ninja Drives: 13 AH3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 606 iTrader: (0)	I ordered a M sport... hopefully it will be here before the end of the year.. __________________ 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 /// Msport Pkg. M performance fornt lip, Black Kidney Grills, H&R Sport Springs, BBS CH-R

11-22-2012, 03:02 PM	#15
DarkTrigger Professional Drives: 335i MPPK Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LB, SoCal Posts: 859 iTrader: (0)	I actually see way more 5 series in LA. The only f30 I've seen here are bases, not even a sport. I think the people on this board are ones that MUST have an M-sport because of the looks. One reason why I got the M-sport was for the color exclusivity. Everyone and their mom has a 3 series here (including my mom!). I love the EBII.

11-22-2012, 04:13 PM	#17
bnekic First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 359 iTrader: (0)	I ordered the Sportline since I wanted fog lights and I actually like the look of the bumper. The M-sport bumper just makes it look like a fake M3...sorry.

11-22-2012, 04:21 PM	#18
40oz. Enlisted Member Drives: F30 335I, E46 325CI, E87 118d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	The only one I've seen around where I live besides mine is sitting on the dealers showroom floor. The other military folk seem mostly to be picking up sportlines. __________________ M Sport , 6MT, Alpine White, Leather Dakota Black, Aluminum hex trim w/gloss black highlight, Premium Package, Tech Package, Cold Weather Package, 18in Wheels With Mixed Performance Tires http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=722977

11-22-2012, 07:29 PM	#22
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,797 iTrader: (0)	eb2 ftw __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

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