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      08-03-2015, 09:38 PM   #1
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328i Sport Line CPO

I'm looking for some opinions on this CPO. I'm slowly coming up to speed with details on the F30. Here's what I'm thinking:
- 6 speed manual
- Sport Line Not an M-Sport . I don't understand the different suspensions. Do I want and M-Sport if RWD?
- 2013 iDrive < 2014 iDrive ?

Any comments?
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Biggest benefit from m sport over the sport line is the aesthetics.

Unfortunately manuals are difficult to find these days. If you entertain the idea of settling for an auto, paddle shifters are difficult to come by as well.

They are all rwd.

I own a 2012, for a week I had a 2014 as a loaner. The 2014 idrive may have better capabilities but I wasn't a fan of the controllers looks, feel, or operation. This may have changed with more time for m3, obviously if you aren't familiar with the earlier one it won't matter to you.
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328i Sport Line CPO

I'm looking for some opinions on this CPO. I'm slowly coming up to speed with details on the F30. Here's what I'm thinking:
- 6 speed manual
- Sport Line Not an M-Sport . I don't understand the different suspensions. Do I want and M-Sport if RWD?
- 2013 iDrive < 2014 iDrive ?

Any comments?
Nice looking car. Yes, the 2014 iDrive is better than the 2013, but not enough to pass on a 2013. That car has the M Sport steering wheel, very unusual for a Sport line model; normally only available on the M Sport line. Sport line and M Sport both have the same M Sport suspension.
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Like mentioned above, manuals are rare. Judging from the options, I would say it is a good deal.
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Thanks all for the info and clarifying that the suspension would be the same as M-Sport. On the iDrive, I'm pretty sure this has a USB port. I would want my iPhone 6 to work (well) with Audio and Phone Calls, which I hope the 2013 would be able to do either via USB or Bluetooth.
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Yes manuals are rare... Don't wait there is more demand than supply....

6MT with M sport with navigation is super rare... This is close.
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I recently picked up a 2012 328i Sport Line RWD 6MT... and I love it! Manual transmission was a must for me, and indeed it was not easy to find. They are difficult to find brand new, let alone CPO! I'm in Canada and at the time i was looking, there was only ONE available... 1,800 km away. Happened to drop by a dealer on the way home from work one day and they had JUST had the car I was looking for. It hadn't even been cleaned or entered into the dealer's system... Took it for a spin, fell in love, and pounced.

If it is what you want, I say go for it! Who knows when another one like it will come around.

Here's a few of photos of mine







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328i Sport Line CPO

I'm looking for some opinions on this CPO. I'm slowly coming up to speed with details on the F30. Here's what I'm thinking:
- 6 speed manual
- Sport Line Not an M-Sport . I don't understand the different suspensions. Do I want and M-Sport if RWD?
- 2013 iDrive < 2014 iDrive ?

Any comments?
Considering the mileage, it looks like a pretty solid deal. It looks like it at least has the lighting and navigation package. Do you know if it has any other packages?
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Is it just me that thinks sportline is more elegant? Yes I like interior bits of msport like the steering wheel, but as far as front bumper goes I actually prefer the clean understated sportline looks (which I think go better with the power that this car produces) over something aggressive (which I think is more suitable on an M3). Over-aggressive looks with less power feels "poser" to me.
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Is it just me that thinks sportline is more elegant? Yes I like interior bits of msport like the steering wheel, but as far as front bumper goes I actually prefer the clean understated sportline looks (which I think go better with the power that this car produces) over something aggressive (which I think is more suitable on an M3). Over-aggressive looks with less power feels "poser" to me.
I like the sportline better as well. The wheels and overall look did it for me. My ca was surprised when i told him im not interested in any M-sports when i was shopping for my car. I do prefer the msport on the 4 series though.
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