Does my car have a dealer installed M package?

TurboAra · 08-26-2017, 01:31 PM

Hello, my first thread here. Just purchased a new to me 2013 335i. Trying to change my driver side rocker panel because it's cracked. However when I called my local dealer and gave them the vin the M rocker panel part number did not match to what was for the car, I tried calling San diago BMW where the car was purchased but to no avail. I know the car has some cool options but was thinking I had a M package. Also on the rocker panels there is a black flat plastic piece to the bottom is that aftermarket or offered by BMW? Thanks guys. Here is my VIN WBA3A9C58DF078015

Billfitz · 08-26-2017, 01:38 PM

Use this to see how the car was equipped from the factory:
https://www.bmwvin.com/

TurboAra · 08-26-2017, 02:23 PM

I checked on there And it showed a sport package but did not say M package. Has anybody had a M package installed at dealer? I wonder if that will show up on the vin check

Billfitz · 08-26-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboAra

I wonder if that will show up on the vin check

It won't.

FutureHendr1x · 08-26-2017, 02:36 PM

Msport front bumper, that means its msport, assuming no one changed the front bumper

chiefneil · 08-26-2017, 02:39 PM

You car looks like an m-sport, the obvious telltale is the front spoiler. Your rocker panel should be a standard m-sport part. The lower black plastic piece is an optional m-performance "blade"; you can find pictures if you use those keywords to search.

My car is also an m-sport. You can compare pics to verify it looks like yours:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/alb...?albumid=10379

TurboAra · 08-26-2017, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the replies fellas

I will take some more pics of the car. It's parked at a buddy's house. The steering wheel doesent look like the round M wheel. It's triangular and has the red stitching with the grip being fairly thick. Glad to join the community and glad I found a car with the 6 speed manual. Going to try and call the dealer again on Monday to find out more info but at this point knowing that it's a M side skirt I can order that part.

Blubaron79 · 08-26-2017, 03:02 PM

The original buyer may have changed the wheels, as the M Sport package I do not think is ever offered with 397 wheels.

Nebelhinten · 08-26-2017, 03:53 PM

It looks like you have fog lights? I don't think M- Sport came with those because of extra cooling. Do you have the M footrest and steering wheel?

chiefneil · 08-26-2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboAra

Thanks for the replies fellas

I will take some more pics of the car. It's parked at a buddy's house. The steering wheel doesent look like the round M wheel. It's triangular and has the red stitching with the grip being fairly thick. Glad to join the community and glad I found a car with the 6 speed manual. Going to try and call the dealer again on Monday to find out more info but at this point knowing that it's a M side skirt I can order that part.

If you have the big triangular steering wheel then your car is probably a modified sportline rather than an m-sport. The good news is that somebody who would go to such lengths probably was an enthusiast who was fanatical about taking care of his car.

SteveinArizona · 08-26-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebelhinten

It looks like you have fog lights? I don't think M- Sport came with those because of extra cooling. Do you have the M footrest and steering wheel?

My 2016 MSport 330e came with fog lights and the light package.

Nebelhinten · 08-26-2017, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

My 2016 MSport 330e came with fog lights and the light package.

I meant the 2013 335i M-sport did not have fogs in US.

Calvin36 · 08-26-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebelhinten

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

My 2016 MSport 330e came with fog lights and the light package.

I meant the 2013 335i M-sport did not have fogs in US.

This is true. My 2014 335i M sport doesn't have fogs.

chenry · 08-26-2017, 06:02 PM

Black headliner?
M badge on steering wheel?
M badge on door sills?

**correct me if I'm wrong but only the MSport comes with the black headliner - this would be the single most difficult item to replicate after the fact**

chiefneil · 08-26-2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvin36

This is true. My 2014 335i M sport doesn't have fogs.

Yup they were added in LCI (2016?) depending on the option configuration.

SickFinga · 08-26-2017, 07:11 PM

Your car is a Sport Line, the M Sport bumpers were added later.
Here is what your car looked like from the factory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenry

Black headliner?
M badge on steering wheel?
M badge on door sills?

**correct me if I'm wrong but only the MSport comes with the black headliner - this would be the single most difficult item to replicate after the fact**

His car is a Sport Line and those did come with the black headliner.

chenry · 08-26-2017, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SickFinga

Your car is a Sport Line, the M Sport bumpers were added later.
Here is what your car looked like from the factory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenry

Black headliner?
M badge on steering wheel?
M badge on door sills?

**correct me if I'm wrong but only the MSport comes with the black headliner - this would be the single most difficult item to replicate after the fact**

His car is a Sport Line and those did come with the black headliner.

Hmmm thanks for the correction (as I asked for if I was wrong....and I was)...good to know and now something else I can add to my BMW knowledge base

tturedraider · 08-26-2017, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboAra

Hello, my first thread here. Just purchased a new to me 2013 335i. Trying to change my driver side rocker panel because it's cracked. However when I called my local dealer and gave them the vin the M rocker panel part number did not match to what was for the car, I tried calling San diago BMW where the car was purchased but to no avail. I know the car has some cool options but was thinking I had a M package. Also on the rocker panels there is a black flat plastic piece to the bottom is that aftermarket or offered by BMW? Thanks guys. Here is my VIN WBA3A9C58DF078015

The car is a Sport line with an M Sport bumper and M Sport side skirts.

floydarogers · 08-26-2017, 09:01 PM

MSport can't be installed by the port/dealer. It contains some things (as noted: headliner, stitching on seats, etc.) that have to be installed at the factory as the car is built.

donkey · 08-26-2017, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenry

Black headliner?
M badge on steering wheel?
M badge on door sills?

**correct me if I'm wrong but only the MSport comes with the black headliner - this would be the single most difficult item to replicate after the fact**

My sportline has a black (anthracite) headliner, you can order it that way from the factory

lvblkjack · 08-27-2017, 01:31 AM

Clear title?

AlphaQuad · 08-27-2017, 02:51 AM

https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/car..._VAN_NUYS_CA/?

Salvage title?

08-26-2017, 01:31 PM	#1
TurboAra Enlisted Member 51 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Northridge,CA iTrader: (0)	Does my car have a dealer installed M package? Hello, my first thread here. Just purchased a new to me 2013 335i. Trying to change my driver side rocker panel because it's cracked. However when I called my local dealer and gave them the vin the M rocker panel part number did not match to what was for the car, I tried calling San diago BMW where the car was purchased but to no avail. I know the car has some cool options but was thinking I had a M package. Also on the rocker panels there is a black flat plastic piece to the bottom is that aftermarket or offered by BMW? Thanks guys. Here is my VIN WBA3A9C58DF078015 Attached Images
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8270 Rep 16,128 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Use this to see how the car was equipped from the factory: https://www.bmwvin.com/
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TurboAra Enlisted Member 51 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Northridge,CA iTrader: (0)	I checked on there And it showed a sport package but did not say M package. Has anybody had a M package installed at dealer? I wonder if that will show up on the vin check
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FutureHendr1x Private First Class 35 Rep 164 Posts Drives: F30 335 Msport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Socal 818 iTrader: (0)	Msport front bumper, that means its msport, assuming no one changed the front bumper
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chiefneil Lieutenant Colonel 773 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	You car looks like an m-sport, the obvious telltale is the front spoiler. Your rocker panel should be a standard m-sport part. The lower black plastic piece is an optional m-performance "blade"; you can find pictures if you use those keywords to search. My car is also an m-sport. You can compare pics to verify it looks like yours: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/alb...?albumid=10379
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TurboAra Enlisted Member 51 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Northridge,CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies fellas I will take some more pics of the car. It's parked at a buddy's house. The steering wheel doesent look like the round M wheel. It's triangular and has the red stitching with the grip being fairly thick. Glad to join the community and glad I found a car with the 6 speed manual. Going to try and call the dealer again on Monday to find out more info but at this point knowing that it's a M side skirt I can order that part.
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The original buyer may have changed the wheels, as the M Sport package I do not think is ever offered with 397 wheels. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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Nebelhinten Private First Class 54 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2018 Tanzanite 340i MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	It looks like you have fog lights? I don't think M- Sport came with those because of extra cooling. Do you have the M footrest and steering wheel?
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chenry Colonel 2360 Rep 2,964 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Huntington Beach iTrader: (8)	Black headliner? M badge on steering wheel? M badge on door sills? correct me if I'm wrong but only the MSport comes with the black headliner - this would be the single most difficult item to replicate after the fact
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 690 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	MSport can't be installed by the port/dealer. It contains some things (as noted: headliner, stitching on seats, etc.) that have to be installed at the factory as the car is built.
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