02-01-2013, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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2014 3 Series... is a Sport Package Returning?
Hi Gang, Thought I would get a little dicsussion going for those of us who want a 2013 or 2014 335i.
The more and more I think... could the new 320i be a taste of what 2014 may bring? Wouldn't it be neat if all these lines were condensed to ONE option? Sport, Luxury, Modern. One click of the button to ADD a feature to a base car? I'd love a 335i again with the sports pack from the 320i. If I wasn't about speed in any capacity I would order a 320i and just enjoy the style and look of the car. The sport seats have no stitching. You get an M wheel and shifter on manual transmission cars. Black headliner, and the M suspension. All with the look of the 3's regular bumpers. ANd Burl Wood! TOO bad the sportline wouldn't just add Burl wood and black stitching. They would have a customer. So... what do you think. Will the lines exist in September? ANy bets or educated guesses based on friends in the business? Last edited by JK479; 02-01-2013 at 11:59 AM.. Reason: spelling and sentence structure... |
02-01-2013, 12:04 PM | #2 | |
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Just a side point on how different strokes for different folks. I personally did not want wood anything in my car and I hated the look of the saddle brown leather. There was a car on the lot (black) that I loved the color but could not live with the interior (brown saddle or whatever and luxury model). So I went with the melborne red sports with black seats and the aluminum/silver even though it had a few options I didn't care about much (power rear shade...). I find it interesting that something I may think looks horrible, others think is gorgeous and cant live without. Talk about totally different tastes. |
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I had metal trim in a Porsche (actually think it was painted plastic to be exact) BUt it worked for that car. BMW's to me are stately. This new 335i is a winner if you can decide on a Line which I still struggle to do. M Sport is the closest I get, but then I question if I want an M look. But all have their charm I guess. |
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I wish they had this option when I was shopping. I would have elected for a luxury line with sport package then. I would have gotten the Metallic White with the brown interior.
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02-01-2013, 01:08 PM | #5 |
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I do think wood is old-fashioned the burl from my E46 and poplar from my E90 dont fit my tastes anymore. I almost went with the aluminum trim until I saw the anthracite in a 535. The anthracite is still wood - but its the best looking wood trim BMW makes.
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I personally think BMW did a really good job with the lines and the options that were offered when I was building my car was perfect.
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Before I ordered mine I didn't like the red trim from the few pics that was around back then. So I told the sales guy I want to wait till Feb 2012 when they get some in the showroom I would come check it out and make my final decision on options. I saw the red trim and loved it with the black interior. It looks nothing like it does in pics.
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Personally feel its stellar in 5, x5 ect... |
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02-01-2013, 08:51 PM | #14 |
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"The sport seats have no stitching. You get an M wheel and shifter on manual transmission cars. Black headliner, and the M suspension. All with the look of the 3's regular bumpers."
Totally agree the Sport Pack and the Base Line facia is the best combination. |
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Not to mention the "wood" in the 3 series looks like cheap plastic to me. Much prefer the more modern metal like finishes.
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Blue strip makes it look too young. Wood reduces the cheap interior feeling and bring elegance to it. The burl walnut is fine but I wish they offered the anthracite for M sport.
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Everyone has different taste, which is cool. But to my eyes high gloss wood finishes are the definition of cheap.
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Does the 5 series pull it off better? |
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Love my m-sport with tan and wood (and black headliner and mats). Exact car I didn't order 10 years ago when I took what they had on hand on the lot. Now if they could just do something about the steering and release the PPk I should be all set.
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NO question. I had Burl in my E46 and anthracite now in my F30 - its not even comparable. I think metal/alum trims look decent too but for me personally, they look a little cheaper. I agree wood looks older fashioned - but the anthracite strikes a nice balance.
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