[tony20009]

Some lines, such as those at the DMV, seem to endure forever. No so, according to a BMWUSA representative with whom I spoke this morning. Though he didn't give me full details, he did say that the color combination constraints (e.g. sport suspension isn't available with a saddle brown interior) will be eliminated at some point He didn't say whether that change would come with the LCI or next year.

I asked if the sport line would transition to a cosmetic thing just as the modern and luxury lines are, or whether sport suspension would remain part of the sport line, but also offered as a stand alone option. He didn't know how the change would be implemented, or if he did, he wouldn't say.

[clarence]

If this is the case then it just means the US market is being aligned with EU markets, & it is not the end of the "Lines".
In EU u can get sport suspension or adaptive suspension with saddle brown in a Luxury Line, likewise paddle shifters & sport seats. In EU Sport Line is a cosmetic thing since day 1 as it rides on standard suspension.

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by clarence

If this is the case then it just means the US market is being aligned with EU markets, & it is not the end of the "Lines".
In EU u can get sport suspension or adaptive suspension with saddle brown in a Luxury Line, likewise paddle shifters & sport seats. In EU Sport Line is a cosmetic thing since day 1 as it rides on standard suspension.

Same for sport steering and sport auto transmission?

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by chrisny

Same for sport steering and sport auto transmission?

Yes, the only difference between the lines for us is the cosmetic part of them.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by clarence

If this is the case then it just means the US market is being aligned with EU markets, & it is not the end of the "Lines".
In EU u can get sport suspension or adaptive suspension with saddle brown in a Luxury Line, likewise paddle shifters & sport seats. In EU Sport Line is a cosmetic thing since day 1 as it rides on standard suspension.

Adding to the above, most options are available across the lines in the UK, even wheels up to mixed 19", (style 401) can be fitted to a humble 316d.

It would appear BMW US has launched on a very limited range of model/package options across the lines.

HighlandPete

[clarence]

Originally Posted by chrisny

Same for sport steering and sport auto transmission?

Yes, everything is available & u can cross mix anything u like apart from some of the rims, interior trim & colour combinations as well as the bumper inserts.

[svache]

Originally Posted by chrisny

Same for sport steering and sport auto transmission?

You can get that already in other lines. I have sport steering in my luxury line (which also gave me Sport+)


I agree with clarence, btw, it doesn't seem like the end of lines (I doubt that will come to an end, really) but merely a merger with the European market in what you can get. I think it would be better called 'end of packages'.

I wonder if people will also have to pay more money for their cars once this is possible, it wouldn't surprise me so don't be too happy about it just yet..

[clarence]

Originally Posted by svache

I wonder if people will also have to pay more money for their cars once this is possible, it wouldn't surprise me so don't be too happy about it just yet..

Some ppl may pay less, but BMW will at the same time make more profit.