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      08-29-2006, 06:32 PM   #1
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Sports package advantages or benefits?

I am new to sports car. I am thinking about buy a 328 but don't know if I should add the ZPP. I am not sure what advantages Zpp will provide. I only hear people complained about the tires worn faster than non-sport. Also, will there any physical looks between sport and non sport package?
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the car will be lower, it will handle better, have better seats, better steering wheel, bigger wheels.
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*ZSP is sport package btw. ZPP is premium package

but yea, what ward said. i just wish ZSP included non RFTs

only look difference is the steering wheel (quite noticable) and the wheels (one inch bigger, and different design)
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*ZSP is sport package btw. ZPP is premium package

but yea, what ward said. i just wish ZSP included non RFTs

only look difference is the steering wheel (quite noticable) and the wheels (one inch bigger, and different design)
and the seats and the suspension
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I am also thinking about change to non RFT, so should I trade them off as soon as I get the car or drive due they are worn? because I heard a lot of bad noise thing about RFT. Which way should I do to save more$?
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Harder ride.

Great seats and steering wheel.

Do u mean not comfortable ride? Like bumpy on rough road?
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Do u mean not comfortable ride? Like bumpy on rough road?
Yes, Like bumpy on not so rough road.

I'm glad my sports package didn't have it.
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Do u mean not comfortable ride? Like bumpy on rough road?

ride is personal, don't take anybody's advice on it... go drive the cars
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Well said Ward. Don't have the sports suspension just because you think its the right thing to do and you just want a 'sporty' car. Many people who have the sports suspension can't drive properly in the first place !

Only have it if you really want it and you like the feel it gives you. The ride is much harsher and will make the car skip and feel generally more nervous on the road but some people really like that feeling. I had the M Sports suspension last time around and this time on the E90 have the standard Euro suspension and find it just as good but with a more comfortable ride / less nervous on the road. Its horses for courses - as was said before - try both and make a personal decision.
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I was nervous about the noise and comfort issues that i've seen posted here re: run flat tires and sports suspension. But I haven't noticed any of these issues at all after picking up my car. as others have said, it is a personal matter and i suggest that you drive them to see which you like.
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I am also thinking about change to non RFT, so should I trade them off as soon as I get the car or drive due they are worn? because I heard a lot of bad noise thing about RFT. Which way should I do to save more$?
You should buy some new wheels (aftermarket) near delivery....swap them out on pick-up date. bring your OEMs home and sell them...or you can keep them for spare...best way if you dont want the RFTS
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ride is personal, don't take anybody's advice on it... go drive the cars
i agree.
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About the ride stiffness, unlike others have said, I don't feel the ride stiffness is all that harsh. If you have your tires inflated to the factory settings I find the ride very nice, but of course, as others have said, it's all about personal preference.
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best bet is to drive both.. non sport and sport.
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