E91 330d

alinnes · 11-29-2005, 05:37 PM

Can't decide what to order, SE with 162's or the M Sport. With similar spec the SE works out about £1,300 cheaper than the M Sport and I really like those 162s - but would miss out on the sports seats, sports suspension, thicker wheel etc.

Need help and pics if poss urgently !!

stressdoc · 11-29-2005, 10:59 PM

M-sport would be my choice for sure. 162s are common now, M-sport is rare, and the interior and suspension are awesome.

Tim · 11-30-2005, 02:12 AM

Hello,

I had the same choice to make with my E91 330d and ended up going for the SE package, with the sports suspension option. The reason been, personally I'm not a fan of the sports body kit, especially at the front. I much prefer the rounded look of the SE's front air spoiler.

As for the wheels yes the M Sport and 162 wheels look fantastic, but I stayed with the standard 158. Just couldn't justify the extra cost.

sirees01 · 11-30-2005, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim

Hello,

I had the same choice to make with my E91 330d and ended up going for the SE package, with the sports suspension option. The reason been, personally I'm not a fan of the sports body kit, especially at the front. I much prefer the rounded look of the SE's front air spoiler.

As for the wheels yes the M Sport and 162 wheels look fantastic, but I stayed with the standard 158. Just couldn't justify the extra cost.

M Sport all the way, I love mine. Best BMW yet.

AidenL · 11-30-2005, 02:40 AM

M Sport for me too.......

Hula-Hula · 11-30-2005, 02:52 AM

I can't agree more.. go for M-sport, you'll love it!
And BTW.. you could always send in a request to someone to change your M-sport wheels to the 162 if you dont like them at all.

Red Shift · 11-30-2005, 05:15 AM

No question

Tierfreund · 11-30-2005, 07:36 AM

WASH ME !!!!!!!!!!

NPinUK · 11-30-2005, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by alinnes

Can't decide what to order, SE with 162's or the M Sport. With similar spec the SE works out about £1,300 cheaper than the M Sport and I really like those 162s - but would miss out on the sports seats, sports suspension, thicker wheel etc.
Need help and pics if poss urgently !!

I was in the same boat as you and ended up getting the M sport. You also get some other minor extras with the M Sport. Its really a personal choice. Am picking my car up from the dealer tommorow can't wait. i will post some pics.

alinnes · 11-30-2005, 12:14 PM

Thanks for all your advice - after a final trip to a dealership today I decided to go for the E91 330d SE in Sparkling Graphite with 162s. Managed to get the car for £2.5k less than an M-Sport and to be perfectly honest I'm not too sure about the front of the M pack.

What I really wanted was the 330d engine which was truly awesome when I test drove the car.

Also gone for Dakota leather, panoramic roof, sports suspension, sport steering wheel ....

Car is for week 49 production (next week !!) and managed to negotiate a 7.5% discount with dealer (Park Lane, London) - saved £2,100 off list.

Car due before end year !!

txusa03 · 11-30-2005, 12:32 PM

hey, did mamma tells you not to play in the dirt???

Broken1 · 11-30-2005, 01:31 PM

Wow the car in that photo is awesome!
You're lucky you don't have the 8 week wait like the guys stateside!! The 330d is trully amazing:P Congrats!!!

Red Shift · 12-01-2005, 03:31 AM

Did you go for auto or manual in the end?

11-29-2005, 05:37 PM	#1
alinnes New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: to be E91 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0)	E91 330d - SE with 162's or M Sport Can't decide what to order, SE with 162's or the M Sport. With similar spec the SE works out about £1,300 cheaper than the M Sport and I really like those 162s - but would miss out on the sports seats, sports suspension, thicker wheel etc. Need help and pics if poss urgently !!
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11-29-2005, 10:59 PM	#2
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	M-sport would be my choice for sure. 162s are common now, M-sport is rare, and the interior and suspension are awesome.
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11-30-2005, 02:12 AM	#3
Tim New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Hello, I had the same choice to make with my E91 330d and ended up going for the SE package, with the sports suspension option. The reason been, personally I'm not a fan of the sports body kit, especially at the front. I much prefer the rounded look of the SE's front air spoiler. As for the wheels yes the M Sport and 162 wheels look fantastic, but I stayed with the standard 158. Just couldn't justify the extra cost.
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Hula-Hula Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,964 Posts Drives: ♥ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nürburgring iTrader: (0)	I can't agree more.. go for M-sport, you'll love it! And BTW.. you could always send in a request to someone to change your M-sport wheels to the 162 if you dont like them at all. __________________
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11-30-2005, 05:15 AM	#7
Red Shift New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 330d Sport touring Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No question Attached Images
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11-30-2005, 07:36 AM	#8
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	WASH ME !!!!!!!!!! __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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11-30-2005, 12:14 PM	#10
alinnes New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: to be E91 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all your advice - after a final trip to a dealership today I decided to go for the E91 330d SE in Sparkling Graphite with 162s. Managed to get the car for £2.5k less than an M-Sport and to be perfectly honest I'm not too sure about the front of the M pack. What I really wanted was the 330d engine which was truly awesome when I test drove the car. Also gone for Dakota leather, panoramic roof, sports suspension, sport steering wheel .... Car is for week 49 production (next week !!) and managed to negotiate a 7.5% discount with dealer (Park Lane, London) - saved £2,100 off list. Car due before end year !!
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11-30-2005, 12:32 PM	#11
txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	hey, did mamma tells you not to play in the dirt???
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Wow the car in that photo is awesome! You're lucky you don't have the 8 week wait like the guys stateside!! The 330d is trully amazing:P Congrats!!!
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12-01-2005, 03:31 AM	#13
Red Shift New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 330d Sport touring Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Did you go for auto or manual in the end?
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