Sport Package

[E-Man]

Lookin at getting a 2001 or newer 530i....any way to tell by looking at the car if its got the sport package without putting it up on a rack or taking the seller's word for it?

[Slvr e39]

It should have bigger rims then other ones and have low profile tires....

[Silver4evr]

2004 Sport Package
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Sport suspension calibration- .6 lower
Active Roll Stabilization(ARS)
Active Steering with Servotronic power assist-close ratio steering at slow speeds-car turns like a go-cart
18x 8.0 Star Spoke (Styling 123) alloy wheels, 245/40R-18 performance run-flat tires-easy to spot
Shadowline exterior trim-easy to spot
12-way power front sport seats with power adjustable thigh support-front of seat moves out 2-3 inches

Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire. Due to low-profile tires

2003 sport package
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525/530
Sport steering wheel, 12-way power front sport seats, sport suspension, self-leveling suspension (wagon), unique alloy wheels, 235/45WR17 tires. Requires leather upholstery or Premium Pkg.

540i sedan automatic $4,100 $3,730
540i wagon $3,200 $2,910
Automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability (sedan), performance axle ratio (sedan), 12-way power front sport seats, sport steering wheel, black headliner, aerodynamics kit, shadowline exterior trim, sport suspension, 235/40WR18 front tires (sedan), 265/35WR18 rear tires (sedan), 235/45WR17 tires (wagon), unique alloy wheels.


See Consumer Guide web site here<-- for prior years and more details.

[Slvr e39]

It should have bigger rims then other ones and have low profile tires....

ok, actually, what Silver4evr said...

[E-Man]

powerm - thanks for the info....I'll be sure to look for the wide tires and lowered suspension...*laff*....seriously, appreciate the input, I can tell the diff if I see two side by side, but when its just one its hard for me to tell. Just inexperience.

Silver4evr - thanks for the details, not sure I'll be able to tell the suspension calibration when I'm at the dealer/auction, but I appreciate the details. the link was good for additional background info. I think carfax may be my best bet when I'm there....good to work for a company that gives me an aircard so I can pull up the carfax in front of the dealer/owner to double check what he's tellin me.

I thought after I turned 40 and was successful I'd lose the buyer's remorse, but this is almost as hard as the first car I bought....a lifted '76 Datsun pickup....oh wait, that was a debacle too.....

appreciate the help!