Shadow Line or M Sport

bimmer456 · 02-19-2018, 10:17 AM

So which would you choose? There's no additional cost to get M-Sport while shadow line costs more and is basically a blacked out sport line (on 340i in the US)

ooshnoo · 02-19-2018, 10:18 AM

M-Sport

stein_325i · 02-19-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

So which would you choose? There's no additional cost to get M-Sport while shadow line costs more and is basically a blacked out sport line (on 340i in the US)

M-Sport has the beautiful steering wheel compared to the luxury steering wheel used in other packages, always giving it the advantage, but unlike many others I sometimes prefer the look of chrome trim around the windows on some colors, but if you get black or white, the black trim looks so good.

cfm56d7b · 02-19-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

So which would you choose? There's no additional cost to get M-Sport while shadow line costs more and is basically a blacked out sport line (on 340i in the US)

M-Sport has the beautiful steering wheel compared to the luxury steering wheel used in other packages, always giving it the advantage, but unlike many others I sometimes prefer the look of chrome trim around the windows on some colors, but if you get black or white, the black trim looks so good.

Agreed. M Sport steering wheel is a gem. More than worth it.

bad karma · 02-19-2018, 11:12 AM

Is there any other decision than M-Sport? Like, really.

SoCal_NSX · 02-19-2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bad karma

Is there any other decision than M-Sport? Like, really.

Right???

technologic · 02-19-2018, 11:28 AM

Just look at the front bumpers. You don't even have to bother to look at anything else.

the dope steez · 02-19-2018, 11:34 AM

Not even a question - m sport. You an get blacked out badges for like $20 and a grille for cheap as well.

Then you'll have a 'shadow line' m sport

1QuikWS6 · 02-19-2018, 12:01 PM

Where's the 'BOTH' choice?

If it's one or the other -> MSport

anotheran · 02-19-2018, 12:02 PM

Whatever trim I’m forced to get to have adaptive suspension without vss

bimmer456 · 02-19-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Where's the 'BOTH' choice?

If it's one or the other -> MSport

Shadow m sport would be dope.

enjoythemusic · 02-19-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Shadow m sport would be dope.

DarkStarBimmer · 02-19-2018, 01:36 PM

The M Sport steering wheel is a nice touch that you will notice every single time you drive the car.

Zara · 02-19-2018, 02:08 PM

M-Sport no doubt

7iM3less · 02-19-2018, 03:09 PM

I went and spent a fortune to convert my standard line to an M Sport. My vote is on M Sport, worth every penny because it LOOKS and FEELS x1000 better.

madmortar · 02-19-2018, 06:01 PM

I thought they were going to come out with a shadow line m-sport. Which obviously would be the best choice

MSCD · 02-19-2018, 06:39 PM

The MSport comes with the black trim around the windows. Unless you want the lights with the shadow line tints the black grill and tailpipes are pretty inexpensive changes.

Of course plenty other upgrades available. And yes the steering wheel in nice in the MSport

Kafkaesque328 · 02-20-2018, 09:25 PM

M sport is the only way to make your F30 look less like an Accord. Only way to make it stand out a little among the endless sea of plane jean 320 and 328 lease specials with 17" wheels. The front end alone is night and day better looking and yes, the steering wheel is a major selling point.

KGB_123_99 · 02-21-2018, 07:13 AM

I owned both a Sport Line and M-Sport. The latter makes it a totally different looking car, so much better.

ceedawg · 02-21-2018, 07:16 AM

What the hell is Shadow line?

bimmer456 · 02-21-2018, 08:27 AM

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What the hell is Shadow line?

It is a new line added to the luxury line, sport line, and m sport packages, basically a blacked out sport line, like I mentioned in the OP. You can see it on the configurator on the US and most international sites.

ceedawg · 02-21-2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

It is a new line added to the luxury line, sport line, and m sport packages, basically a blacked out sport line, like I mentioned in the OP. You can see it on the configurator on the US and most international sites.

Oh Ok I know that Cadillac has a line like that to I now that I think about it as well. Thanks

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02-19-2018, 10:17 AM	#1
bimmer456 Major General 2959 Rep 5,990 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Shadow Line or M Sport So which would you choose? There's no additional cost to get M-Sport while shadow line costs more and is basically a blacked out sport line (on 340i in the US)
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ooshnoo Lieutenant Colonel 878 Rep 1,686 Posts Drives: 2014 428i and 2018 X5 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 [0.00] 2014 BMW 428i [10.00]	M-Sport __________________ ___________________ 2014 F32 428i M-Sport 2018 F15 M-Sport
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bad karma Captain 445 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2015 328i F31 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Is there any other decision than M-Sport? Like, really. __________________
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technologic Enlisted Member 52 Rep 47 Posts Drives: F36 LCI 440i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Just look at the front bumpers. You don't even have to bother to look at anything else.
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02-19-2018, 11:34 AM	#8
the dope steez Captain 403 Rep 808 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Shredmonton, Illberta iTrader: (0)	Not even a question - m sport. You an get blacked out badges for like $20 and a grille for cheap as well. Then you'll have a 'shadow line' m sport
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1619 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Where's the 'BOTH' choice? If it's one or the other -> MSport __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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anotheran Sedan Driver 389 Rep 1,018 Posts Drives: A nice car Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Whatever trim I’m forced to get to have adaptive suspension without vss __________________ Slapping on M Performance parts, ZHP, badges, and stickers does not ///M car make ZCP \| ZHP \| ZTR \| ZE0 \| MSport \| ZMP \| DHP \| MStickerPack \| THP \| MPPSK \| MPPK BMW MSP Lightweight Jacket \| DTM Motorsport Team Cap\| BMW M Drift Cat 5 \| BMW M Thermo Mug
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DarkStarBimmer Colonol Forbin 208 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 17' BSM 330i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Phoenix, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 330i [0.00]	The M Sport steering wheel is a nice touch that you will notice every single time you drive the car.
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Zara Lieutenant 611 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	M-Sport no doubt __________________ 2014 335i 6MT /// Mineral Gray - Red Coral \| M Perf Spoiler \| M Perf Lip & Diffuser \| M Perf Grilles \| M Perf Side Splitters \| M Perf CF & Alcantra Interior Trim \| \| Wagner Evo II FMIC \| VRSF DP \| AA CP \| CTS Turbo Intake \| MHD Stage 2 Tune \| H&R Sports \| Bilstein B8s \|
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7iM3less Brigadier General 2592 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	I went and spent a fortune to convert my standard line to an M Sport. My vote is on M Sport, worth every penny because it LOOKS and FEELS x1000 better. __________________ 2016 BMW F80 ZCP Instagram : 7IM3LESS https://instagram.com/7im3less?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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02-19-2018, 06:01 PM	#16
madmortar Captain 181 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	I thought they were going to come out with a shadow line m-sport. Which obviously would be the best choice
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02-19-2018, 06:39 PM	#17
MSCD Brigadier General 3185 Rep 4,031 Posts Drives: 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i F31 S ... [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i E93 C ... [0.00] 2010 Subaru Legacy [0.00]	The MSport comes with the black trim around the windows. Unless you want the lights with the shadow line tints the black grill and tailpipes are pretty inexpensive changes. Of course plenty other upgrades available. And yes the steering wheel in nice in the MSport __________________ 2012 BMW 328i E93 \| Deep Sea Blue Metallic - 2015 BMW 328i F31 MSport Sports Wagon \| Alpine White - BMW CCA DelVal
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02-20-2018, 09:25 PM	#18
Kafkaesque328 Major 483 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2016 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: El A iTrader: (0)	M sport is the only way to make your F30 look less like an Accord. Only way to make it stand out a little among the endless sea of plane jean 320 and 328 lease specials with 17" wheels. The front end alone is night and day better looking and yes, the steering wheel is a major selling point. __________________ 2016 Black Sapphire 328i \| M Sport Pkg. \| JB+ \| Premium Pkg. \| Heated Seats \| Driver Assist Pkg. \| Navigation \| Misc. Coding \| 35% Ceramic Tint Past: 2014 Black 320i \| Sport Pkg \| BMS Stage 1
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KGB_123_99 Captain 404 Rep 962 Posts Drives: '17 330ix M-Sport, '09 528ix Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (0)	I owned both a Sport Line and M-Sport. The latter makes it a totally different looking car, so much better.
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