330xi- is the sport package really worth it

USAF BMW · 03-20-2006, 07:42 AM

Hey guys,
I am ordering my 330 this weekend and i am torn. I live in colorado and go skiing alot, so the xi makes sense. But, it seems to be worthless to get the the sport package on an xi. I am going to pay the same for a 330i with sport and cold as i am a 330xi with the same. Pretty crazy... What are you opinions. Plus are there any great tires that i could through on teh 162's for the winter. i havent found much that matched the OEM specs.

carjon · 03-20-2006, 07:50 AM

Can't comment on snows for e90 (mine is on boat on the way), but I've had great luck with dunlop M3 on my E46 and planning on getting a set for my e90 next winter. Have a very steep hill to climb up a private road to get to my house in CT and have had no problems with the dunlops.

Oz · 03-20-2006, 07:52 AM

Xi Sport package doesn't change the suspension in any way but gives you the sport seats and wheel if that's what you're into.

Please search before asking question because everything you asked so far has already been answered many many times

Good luck with your purchase

RedBirdRuss · 03-20-2006, 08:43 AM

Seats and Steering wheel are worth it!

JSpira · 03-20-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by USAF BMW

Hey guys,
I am ordering my 330 this weekend and i am torn. I live in colorado and go skiing alot, so the xi makes sense. But, it seems to be worthless to get the the sport package on an xi. I am going to pay the same for a 330i with sport and cold as i am a 330xi with the same. Pretty crazy... What are you opinions. Plus are there any great tires that i could through on teh 162's for the winter. i havent found much that matched the OEM specs.

You do realize, the Styling 162 wheels do not come on the SP for the 330xi; they have to be ordered as an extra option.

Regarding winter tires, you would need to get 17" wheels and RF Blizzaks for them.

espo · 03-20-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBirdRuss

Seats and Steering wheel are worth it!

Definately agree with this!!

BMerDRMer · 03-20-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by USAF BMW

Hey guys,
I am ordering my 330 this weekend and i am torn. I live in colorado and go skiing alot, so the xi makes sense. But, it seems to be worthless to get the the sport package on an xi. I am going to pay the same for a 330i with sport and cold as i am a 330xi with the same. Pretty crazy... What are you opinions. Plus are there any great tires that i could through on teh 162's for the winter. i havent found much that matched the OEM specs.

Hi USAF. I am driving 330Xi with Sport Package .... I also added the 162's with Summer Stock ........and bought a winter setup with Dunlop M3's on Borbet 17x8.5 TS's. Really like the setup.

In my case I liked all the sport goodies (seats, steering wheel etc ....) and didn't really care for the lowered suspension setup that comes with ZSP on 330i. As it turned out the only way to get ZSP options including ability to order 162's without suspension drop, was to put ZSP on Xi.

More comfortable day to day ride, and 90% of the 330i ZSP setup handling with the 162's onboard.

All comes down to what you like !

GUNSnOLIVZ · 03-20-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

You do realize, the Styling 162 wheels do not come on the SP for the 330xi; they have to be ordered as an extra option.

Regarding winter tires, you would need to get 17" wheels and RF Blizzaks for them.

I definitely agree, I just ordered my 330xi and I _had to_ order the sports package just to get the rims I wanted, the 162 Styling.

I am however still thinking about putting on 17" blizzaks or some other good brand of tires during the winter to get more traction. But for now, I can't wait to get my new ride!

longtran · 03-20-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBirdRuss

Seats and Steering wheel are worth it!

agreed.

RGRAY · 03-20-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by USAF BMW

...But, it seems to be worthless to get the the sport package on an xi. I am going to pay the same for a 330i with sport and cold as i am a 330xi with the same. Pretty crazy... What are you opinions...

I got the 330xi and sports package.

The wheels look great, the seats hold you tight and the steering wheel feels good.

And it's ONLY $820.

Plus you get the benefit of all season tires.

Don't forget to get the heated seats and comfort access.

Look in my garage.

I got it Saturday.

Mr. BMW · 03-20-2006, 11:18 AM

I’m spoiled. Every BMW I’ve owned has had the sport package. The better seats, better wheels and wider tires are a must have for me…

If you live in an area that gets lots of snow, it’s best to get a set of snow tires even with the non-sport setup.

Ethirtynine · 03-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Hi I am also from Colorado. I think the Sport Package is totally worth it. Instead of a 330xi, I ordered a 330i and will be changing wheels/tires for the winter. Since you go skiing a lot, a 330xi makes perfect sense. If you do a search, you will find threads that cover winter tires. Good luck on your purchase!

Btw, which part of Colorado are you from?

mtnyeti12 · 03-20-2006, 11:37 AM

Get the sports package. I didn't on my 325xi and now I'm really regreting it. The seats and steering wheel are def. worth the added cost. I've been looking at swapping out my non-sport steering wheel with the m-sport but it will cost about $1000 to do so... bummer

So in the long I think you'll be much happier with the sport package.

USAF BMW · 03-20-2006, 12:22 PM

thanks to those who had helpful comments

CALIF65GM · 03-20-2006, 09:39 PM

Worth it ($800 something) just for the seats alone.

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USAF BMW Private First Class 11 Rep 186 Posts Drives: hopefully... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	330xi- is the sport package really worth it Hey guys, I am ordering my 330 this weekend and i am torn. I live in colorado and go skiing alot, so the xi makes sense. But, it seems to be worthless to get the the sport package on an xi. I am going to pay the same for a 330i with sport and cold as i am a 330xi with the same. Pretty crazy... What are you opinions. Plus are there any great tires that i could through on teh 162's for the winter. i havent found much that matched the OEM specs.
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carjon First Lieutenant 7 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Can't comment on snows for e90 (mine is on boat on the way), but I've had great luck with dunlop M3 on my E46 and planning on getting a set for my e90 next winter. Have a very steep hill to climb up a private road to get to my house in CT and have had no problems with the dunlops. __________________ 2011 328xi black on black. Nav, connect, apps, Sirius.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Xi Sport package doesn't change the suspension in any way but gives you the sport seats and wheel if that's what you're into. Please search before asking question because everything you asked so far has already been answered many many times Good luck with your purchase __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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RedBirdRuss Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Seats and Steering wheel are worth it! __________________ ____________________________________ 2006 330xi Jet Black Black Leather Premium Package Sport Package Cold Weather Package Automatic Transmission Sirius Prep ____________________________________
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Mr. BMW Major 262 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 M3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2018 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	I’m spoiled. Every BMW I’ve owned has had the sport package. The better seats, better wheels and wider tires are a must have for me… If you live in an area that gets lots of snow, it’s best to get a set of snow tires even with the non-sport setup.
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Ethirtynine Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2004 Honda S2000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (4)	Hi I am also from Colorado. I think the Sport Package is totally worth it. Instead of a 330xi, I ordered a 330i and will be changing wheels/tires for the winter. Since you go skiing a lot, a 330xi makes perfect sense. If you do a search, you will find threads that cover winter tires. Good luck on your purchase! Btw, which part of Colorado are you from?
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mtnyeti12 Private 12 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Get the sports package. I didn't on my 325xi and now I'm really regreting it. The seats and steering wheel are def. worth the added cost. I've been looking at swapping out my non-sport steering wheel with the m-sport but it will cost about $1000 to do so... bummer So in the long I think you'll be much happier with the sport package. __________________ TiAG\|Black Dakota\|Burl\|Xenon\|Steptronic\|Premium\|I-Drive\|CA\|CW\|
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Worth it ($800 something) just for the seats alone. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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