06-21-2013, 02:56 AM | #1 |
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328i Luxury Line + M Sport Aero Kit
Bought a 2012 328i Luxury Line and have been loving it. But now that the M Sports are out, I kinda have aerodynamic body kit envy. I picked up a set of 403m wheels to put on my Lux and just got a quote from the BMW approved body shop here in Seattle that can put on the M Sport aerodynamic body kit. Cost is 5k for parts and labor.
Question for you all: 1. Is this a batshit crazy plan? 2. Has anyone else done this with a Luxury line? 3. Will the chrome trim on my kidneys and chrome window trim look odd coupled with the M Sport body style? 4. Am I making a "franken-car" and should just leave well enough alone? Here's what I mocked up in Photoshop about how it'll look: |
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06-21-2013, 10:15 AM | #5 |
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I did the exact same thing with my F30 335i Luxury Line. I now own and drive an AW with Saddle Brown M Sport. You know how rare this is? The only one ever produced in 2012!!! I did explore options on a trade in. What others are missing out on is that it's not as simple as it sounds. Good luck with ur decision!
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06-21-2013, 10:17 AM | #6 |
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Is it the craziest thing ever? No.
But ask yourself if $5k is really worth it for new bumpers...that's a hard pill to swallow. So is taking the depreciation hit on trying to trade it in.
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06-21-2013, 11:31 AM | #7 |
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I feel your pain, I wanted an M Sport in Mineral White with Saddles Interior. I would have given up the Saddle but not the Mineral White. I was going mod crazy but I stopped myself and will just wait for the M3/M4.
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06-21-2013, 11:54 AM | #8 |
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Not worth it IMO. If you really want an MSport, sell your car and order a new one exactly the way you want it.
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06-21-2013, 12:38 PM | #10 |
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Also consider that it might be hard to match the paint of your 1-2 year old car. Which considering the hood line and how the bumper is "connected" to the hood, might look awful after they're done.
Edit - Is this a metallic paint? If so, don't even waste your time... Last edited by drob23; 06-21-2013 at 12:48 PM.. |
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06-21-2013, 12:39 PM | #11 |
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Save $5k an use it as a downpayment for your next car.
Labor cost sounds excessive though.
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06-21-2013, 12:52 PM | #12 |
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I would love to have the same in imperial blue.... but $5000 is more than i can afford right now.
If you have the means and the cash to spare, go for it. |
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That's how I'd use my money, despite what I said above.
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For $5k I would rather take a trip to Hawaii...when you get back you'll be so relaxed you won't worry about how aerodynamic your bumpers are.
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06-21-2013, 03:04 PM | #19 |
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The body isn't the issue, it's the fact that you'll have a higher ride height on the non-sport suspension...that never looks good.
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06-21-2013, 03:57 PM | #22 |
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It appears you are unhappy with the car you have and want something else. If this is the case, trading in your car and buying what you actually want may be the best course.
On the other hand, if you enjoy modding and the process itself - mod away. Do whatever will be the most satisfying for you. |
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