[Syfrha]

Hi guys,
seeking some advice here as I'm in the market for a used F30. I'm specifically looking at 328i's and I've found one that I like as advertised it says it's a sport line but I noticed when inspecting that it does not have the red stitching on seats nor red along the dash, what I'm asking specifically is how do I know it's a sport line and not a no badge?
The used dealer has it also advertiser as a sport line and a 2013 my14 even though the compliance date is 2012?
also is there a "sport" badge on the side of vehicle? is this the only real way to know? if so what does it mean if it is but doesn't not have the red detailing?
Any help in this would be appreciated ?

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Syfrha

Hi guys,
seeking some advice here as I'm in the market for a used F30. I'm specifically looking at 328i's and I've found one that I like as advertised it says it's a sport line but I noticed when inspecting that it does not have the red stitching on seats nor red along the dash, what I'm asking specifically is how do I know it's a sport line and not a no badge?
The used dealer has it also advertiser as a sport line and a 2013 my14 even though the compliance date is 2012?
also is there a "sport" badge on the side of vehicle? is this the only real way to know? if so what does it mean if it is but doesn't not have the red detailing?
Any help in this would be appreciated ?

You can tell a sport line from:
Sports Steering wheel
Sports Seats with bolster and thigh support
Red Stitching on seats & handbrake
Sports body kit
Side sills with 'Sport'
Sports badging on the sides of the car fender

Check the VIN number to determine build. Finally, if you have access to E-Sys, you could plug into the vehicle & check it's build.

[Syfrha]

Originally Posted by knightsabers

You can tell a sport line from:
Sports Steering wheel
Sports Seats with bolster and thigh support
Red Stitching on seats & handbrake
Sports body kit
Side sills with 'Sport'
Sports badging on the sides of the car fender

Check the VIN number to determine build. Finally, if you have access to E-Sys, you could plug into the vehicle & check it's build.

Thanks nightsaber, so what you are saying is that it should have all those above features or only some on depending when the owner ordered?

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Syfrha

Thanks nightsaber, so what you are saying is that it should have all those above features or only some on depending when the owner ordered?

The following features are standard on the Sport Line:
• Door-sill finishers in aluminum with “BMW Sport” lettering
• Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with red contrast stitching
• Sport seats in Black Leatherette and contrasting Red highlight piping
• Dakota Leather Upholstery with contrast stitching and piping
• Interior trim in Black High Gloss, Fineline Anthracite Wood with Pearl
Gloss Chrome highlight, or Aluminum with Red or Black highlight
• Chrome trim for air conditioning and radio controls
• Instrument cluster with red highlight and red contrasting rings
• Anthracite headliner
• Signature key fob with red trim
•Double Spoke (397 Style/401 Style) wheels
• Kidney grille slats, B-pillar, front and rear bumpers and air intakes specially designed in high-gloss black
• Black exterior mirror caps and chrome black exhaust pipe tips
• Sport suspension


Key fob with red theme


Notice the steering wheel


Sport


Non Sport


Side Sills with 'Sport'

Look at the front bumpers

Stock

Modern Line


Sport Line


Luxury Line


M-Sport Line


Fender should say 'Sport'

Type of wheels that should be equipped

[Syfrha]

wow! thank you so much I really appreciate this ? very detailed response thank you sir!

[BaxterF30]

The other thing you can do which is what i did, is try to download a brochure for that model year. Along with providing the differences between the badges, it also provides the options that were available for each badge.

[HFW003]

I didn't think we got the base model out here?

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by HFW003

I didn't think we got the base model out here?

Got it as a loan car once. :P

[ontheway]

I also don't think the sport line had any different suspension to the other lines. I know this because it was the primary reason I went to m-sport (other than the front bumper).

The standard suspension is very different to sport.

[Syfrha]

thank you all for being really informative, I've found an old brochure that is helping a lot! thanks

[Sherweeeny]

or alternatively you can post the sale links in here and we can tell you if youre still not sure mate

[Syfrha]

Originally Posted by Sherweeeny

or alternatively you can post the sale links in here and we can tell you if youre still not sure mate

Hi great idea!
I'm going to look at this on Saturday, I believe it's only a 2012 model though so there advertising wrong?


Check out this BMW 328i.
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14918295

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Syfrha

Hi great idea!
I'm going to look at this on Saturday, I believe it's only a 2012 model though so there advertising wrong?


Check out this BMW 328i.
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14918295

The 328i in this link is a Sport line, I can see the front bumper, sports seats, Sport line wheels, red stitching & Sport badge on side fender.

[bcoz]

Here's some docs that may be useful...
1. AU F30 Specification Guide (2013)
2. AU F30 Launch Brochure (2012)

[Syfrha]

Thanks!!!

[Sherweeeny]

Just had a look at the car you linked. Just a base sport line with no options...

If youre okay spending a little bit extra, id suggest the following. Listed from pics what I can see that these cars have over the one youve linked for a few grand extra (you can always offer then 33k) which youll probably partially get back when you got to resell..

Xenons
Msport Pack

https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...4630273/?Cr=45

Xenons
Msport Pack
Widescreen Nav

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...4824547/?Cr=54

[Syfrha]

Originally Posted by Sherweeeny

Just had a look at the car you linked. Just a base sport line with no options...

If youre okay spending a little bit extra, id suggest the following. Listed from pics what I can see that these cars have over the one youve linked for a few grand extra (you can always offer then 33k) which youll probably partially get back when you got to resell..

Xenons
Msport Pack

https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...4630273/?Cr=45

Xenons
Msport Pack
Widescreen Nav

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...4824547/?Cr=54

Hey mate good find both of these! unfortunately I'm in Vic.. ? I've never bought from private sellers either so I'm not certain what the go is these days

[Sherweeeny]

as far as im aware (which is what the case is in NSW) you do the transaction, fill in the back of the rego papers with the sale details, then jump online and conduct a notice of disposal and then you have a couple weeks to go into the RMS/RTA to transfer it officially and thus pay the stamp duty (approx 3% of purchase value)
If you are buying from interstate, there will be a period of say 3 months as an example that you have until you have to register the car in your state, so you can drive around on the interstate plates during that time, then get a check and get the car registered in VIC.

Im sure others will be able to chime in here to help you out a bit more, but I wouldnt solely leave your purchase to dealers as there are loads of good cars sold privately and plus it wouldnt be a bad thing to learn about. Im sure calling your local registry and asking the question would give you the steps too.

good luck mate!

[Syfrha]

Originally Posted by Sherweeeny

as far as im aware (which is what the case is in NSW) you do the transaction, fill in the back of the rego papers with the sale details, then jump online and conduct a notice of disposal and then you have a couple weeks to go into the RMS/RTA to transfer it officially and thus pay the stamp duty (approx 3% of purchase value)
If you are buying from interstate, there will be a period of say 3 months as an example that you have until you have to register the car in your state, so you can drive around on the interstate plates during that time, then get a check and get the car registered in VIC.

Im sure others will be able to chime in here to help you out a bit more, but I wouldnt solely leave your purchase to dealers as there are loads of good cars sold privately and plus it wouldnt be a bad thing to learn about. Im sure calling your local registry and asking the question would give you the steps too.

good luck mate!

Thanks mate, I appreciate your help, I've found a decent m sport 2013 328i in black that looks great, getting in contact with the guy to drive the vehicle, it has pretty much all the options apart from a widescreen nav and heads-up display that I I can I tell I from pictures. that doesn't bother me to much not having those. It has 82,000 KMs for mid to low 30k

[ontheway]

Originally Posted by Syfrha

It has 82,000 KMs for mid to low 30k

Should be able to knock it down to 30 or below with those kms.

Great value really. 4 years old and 50%+ depreciation.

[Syfrha]

Originally Posted by ontheway

Should be able to knock it down to 30 or below with those kms.

Great value really. 4 years old and 50%+ depreciation.

hey yeah that's what I was thinking not taking it unless it's close to 30

[Sherweeeny]

doesnt sound bad! check the service history in the idrive.

32k wouldnt be a bad deal.