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      04-04-2008, 10:56 AM   #1
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Why can't you have paddles w/o sport pck?

Why can't you just have paddles without adding the sport pack? This sucks.
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      04-04-2008, 11:13 AM   #2
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If you want paddle shifters...dont you want to be sporty?
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      04-04-2008, 11:17 AM   #3
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128i, no sport, automatic...

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Why can't you just have paddles without adding the sport pack? This sucks.
Maybe you should visit a Honda or Buick showroom. Seriously, why do you want a BMW? :iono:
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      04-04-2008, 11:20 AM   #4
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i want to have paddles so that i can access gear selection, but keep those pesky sports seats that are universally loved OUT of my car...

I don't understand... $1000 too much or something? I am paying JUST for the awesome seats!
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      04-04-2008, 11:42 AM   #5
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The sport package is a must!
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      04-04-2008, 12:44 PM   #6
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But what about those of us who don't (EGAD!) want/can't afford the sport package on their cars ?? I'm being dead serious...I'd prefer the paddles for allowing me to drop gears easier than clicking the auto shiffter when im passing on the highway, but I dont need the sport suspension or sport seats . Im also buying a 128i if that makes any difference in your broad judgements on my purchasing decision
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      04-04-2008, 12:47 PM   #7
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the g's surely to be generated by the paddles can only be harnessed and controlled from the sport seats
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      04-04-2008, 12:47 PM   #8
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the g's surely to be generated by the paddles can only be harnessed and controlled from the sport seats
haha. I love that answer . +1
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      04-04-2008, 12:52 PM   #9
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the g's surely to be generated by the paddles can only be harnessed and controlled from the sport seats
hahahaha. awesome.


i'd get the sport pack without a doubt (esp on the 128) and i think its def worth the money but good for you for sticking to what your priorities. low ballin! dont let these bullies get to you. unfortunately the bmw option bullies have you by the balls, so it seems.
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      04-04-2008, 01:25 PM   #10
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You can get them in the 135, I dont remember the option number but it is only $100.

And I agree with you, the sport seats suck.
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Pink,

I'm curious, did your CA say that it was not possible, or are you just going by what the online configurator is saying?

I wonder if the CA can put just the option code for the paddles manually into the order system?
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      04-04-2008, 02:51 PM   #12
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Pink,

I'm curious, did your CA say that it was not possible, or are you just going by what the online configurator is saying?

I wonder if the CA can put just the option code for the paddles manually into the order system?

Going by the online configurator, haven't really spoken to my CA about it yet because i'm an eager beaver (current lease up in July)
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      04-04-2008, 09:26 PM   #13
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You can get them in the 135, I dont remember the option number but it is only $100.

And I agree with you, the sport seats suck.
wrong, you have to get sport package to get the privilege of even ordering the $100 paddles...

YOU MUST HAVE SPORT TO GET PADDLES. You also cannot get sport package and auto WITHOUT getting paddels

...and secondly, WHAT?!?!??! this is the first complaint i have herd of sport seats... what's the problem?:iono:
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      04-04-2008, 11:47 PM   #14
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Another option...

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But what about those of us who don't (EGAD!) want/can't afford the sport package on their cars ?? I'm being dead serious...I'd prefer the paddles for allowing me to drop gears easier than clicking the auto shiffter when im passing on the highway, but I dont need the sport suspension or sport seats . Im also buying a 128i if that makes any difference in your broad judgements on my purchasing decision

If you're on a budget and want to shift/hold your own gears, you should get a manual! It's cheaper and allows you perfect control with out those pesky paddle shifters. My ideal 128 has sports, xenons, stereo, ipod, and sparkling graphite, all for ~$33K.
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      04-04-2008, 11:56 PM   #15
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I'm sure someone will come out with a paddle retrofit kit.
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i dont mind the 6spd at all, nor the sport seats...but having performance tires that are non-rotateable and uglier wheels is not worth my $1400 to be honest.
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      04-05-2008, 08:07 AM   #17
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Getting the paddles also looks like it gets you the yummy fat M Sport steering wheel on the 128i. Anybody take delivery of a 128i step/sport/paddle yet to verify that the BMWUSA site is correct?

If that is truly the case, then they are doing it so that they don't dilute the sports package by allowing that great M Sport steering wheel on no sport package cars.
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      04-05-2008, 12:03 PM   #18
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i dont mind the 6spd at all, nor the sport seats...but having performance tires that are non-rotateable and uglier wheels is not worth my $1400 to be honest.
Even on cars with the same f/r tires, BMW has recommended against tire rotation for at least the past decade - unless it's done every 3~5,000 miles. The SP's larger rear tires tend to promote more understeer, so the BMW lawyers will be happy.

But since many BMW drivers go through 2 sets of rear tires for each set of fronts, rotation isn't really a big issue.

Also, the SP lists for $1,000 on the 135i and $1,200 on the 128i. Is there a NJ surcharge?
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Getting the paddles also looks like it gets you the yummy fat M Sport steering wheel on the 128i. Anybody take delivery of a 128i step/sport/paddle yet to verify that the BMWUSA site is correct?

If that is truly the case, then they are doing it so that they don't dilute the sports package by allowing that great M Sport steering wheel on no sport package cars.
The //M steering wheel only seems to come with the 135i ZSP in the States. Since my dealer didn't have a 128i coupe w/ ZSP I used a 128i vert w/ ZSP as a reference and it did not have that meaty //M wheel.

It's definitely a different wheel than the non-ZSP but it sadly is not the 135i ZSP wheel
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      04-05-2008, 03:11 PM   #20
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Even on cars with the same f/r tires, BMW has recommended against tire rotation for at least the past decade - unless it's done every 3~5,000 miles. The SP's larger rear tires tend to promote more understeer, so the BMW lawyers will be happy.

But since many BMW drivers go through 2 sets of rear tires for each set of fronts, rotation isn't really a big issue.

Also, the SP lists for $1,000 on the 135i and $1,200 on the 128i. Is there a NJ surcharge?
Tom

good to know. I made a mistake, it is $1,200 don't mind me. Maybe I will go for it anyways...I guess I could do a trade-off of metallic paint and auto tranny for the sport package and 6 spd
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But what about those of us who don't (EGAD!) want/can't afford the sport package on their cars ?? I'm being dead serious...I'd prefer the paddles for allowing me to drop gears easier than clicking the auto shiffter when im passing on the highway, but I dont need the sport suspension or sport seats . Im also buying a 128i if that makes any difference in your broad judgements on my purchasing decision

But you have to look at your argument logically! Your buying an automatic, you do NOT need to shift anything, it's automatic. If you ant to get "sportier" and manu-shift yourself, then you indeed pursuing more performance.

If you cannot afford, dump the auto and get a stick with the sport pack. Then you can shift all the gears you want!
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      04-05-2008, 04:46 PM   #22
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good to know. I made a mistake, it is $1,200 don't mind me. Maybe I will go for it anyways...I guess I could do a trade-off of metallic paint and auto tranny for the sport package and 6 spd
I thought maybe they were charging you more because NJ gas is so cheap :-)

And I do think you'll be happiest with the SP and 6 speed.

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