Should BMW equip all of it's 3ers models w/ ZSP from jump?

E90-4life · 03-24-2006, 11:27 PM

You guys make the call. I think they should, all BMW's should be the sportiest of their kind. Period.

DavE90 · 03-24-2006, 11:30 PM

I don't think they should. It's better to have different options for different tastes.
Some people think the ride is too hard, I think is too soft and I think my e46 330ci was stiffer than my e90 330i.

visor · 03-24-2006, 11:31 PM

That should be reserved for the M cars.

E90-4life · 03-24-2006, 11:31 PM

I also get the feeling you'd kinda want it to be exclusive as well from your statement? That makes sense. Though I still stand by my thought.

E90-4life · 03-24-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by visor

That should be reserved for the M cars.

Nooo, sport package bro. LoL, M's are a different animal, cut from a different cloth to begin w/.

tctic · 03-25-2006, 02:35 AM

Keep it as an option. Many people do not appreciate the ZSP package namely due to the firmer ride.

Broken1 · 03-25-2006, 05:42 AM

I didn't want ZSP. Having my car as a daily driver, meant I needed comfort more than performance/cornering ability.

My old car with sports suspension was a little to stiff on some of the worse roads here.

BMW 3's are also sold to poeple who don't want to go raceing round corners, but would prefer a more luxurious ride.

ZSP should definately be an option. I like it how we can spec the car here:
Normal suspension - but then we can add sports seats / sport steering wheel seperatly, to get the best of both worlds.

CnoteMD · 03-25-2006, 11:26 AM

If all the cars had sport package, I think BMW would lose sales (especially in the northeast). The number of E90's in my area increased dramatically after the xi models were released. People here are more interested in comfort, luxury, and a degree of practicality. That's also one of the reasons many BMW's are optioned with Steptronic.

Only in a limited model such as the M cars would a standard sport suspension be accepted by the public. Although, I would go for a no-cost option Sport Package

kickpoint · 03-25-2006, 12:35 PM

Where can I find some details about the sports package for a 325i? I know about the wheels, tires, seats and steering wheel, but how about the details on the suspension changes? Everything I read says sports tuned, but how about the nitty gritty. Anything with the brakes? Etc. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

ben1364 · 03-25-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90-4life

You guys make the call. I think they should, all BMW's should be the sportiest of their kind. Period.

Of course not. Why would any company want to do something like that?

StewtheBassman · 03-25-2006, 05:14 PM

I would rather drive a 10 year old Civic than a ZSP around here...the roads are like friggin' Lebanon.

suzer · 03-25-2006, 05:44 PM

My husband and I drive BMWs, and we drive and live differently. One of us drives only himself, has a great route to enjoy his car to and from work. One of us gets groceries and runs other errands, drives friends and family in the car.

One of us has to have ZSP. The other does not.

I'm glad we can choose. If they put ZSP on everything, one of us would be choosing a different brand. We both love to drive, love cars and technology. Car enthusiasts is what I like to call it.

NaTuReB0Y · 03-25-2006, 06:06 PM

keep it as an option......but if you don't want it.....
$1,600 rebate/cashback...........

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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Keep it as an option. Many people do not appreciate the ZSP package namely due to the firmer ride.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I didn't want ZSP. Having my car as a daily driver, meant I needed comfort more than performance/cornering ability. My old car with sports suspension was a little to stiff on some of the worse roads here. BMW 3's are also sold to poeple who don't want to go raceing round corners, but would prefer a more luxurious ride. ZSP should definately be an option. I like it how we can spec the car here: Normal suspension - but then we can add sports seats / sport steering wheel seperatly, to get the best of both worlds.
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	If all the cars had sport package, I think BMW would lose sales (especially in the northeast). The number of E90's in my area increased dramatically after the xi models were released. People here are more interested in comfort, luxury, and a degree of practicality. That's also one of the reasons many BMW's are optioned with Steptronic. Only in a limited model such as the M cars would a standard sport suspension be accepted by the public. Although, I would go for a no-cost option Sport Package __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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kickpoint Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Where can I find some details about the sports package for a 325i? I know about the wheels, tires, seats and steering wheel, but how about the details on the suspension changes? Everything I read says sports tuned, but how about the nitty gritty. Anything with the brakes? Etc. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I would rather drive a 10 year old Civic than a ZSP around here...the roads are like friggin' Lebanon. __________________
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suzer Private First Class 2 Rep 103 Posts Drives: '06 325xiT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	My husband and I drive BMWs, and we drive and live differently. One of us drives only himself, has a great route to enjoy his car to and from work. One of us gets groceries and runs other errands, drives friends and family in the car. One of us has to have ZSP. The other does not. I'm glad we can choose. If they put ZSP on everything, one of us would be choosing a different brand. We both love to drive, love cars and technology. Car enthusiasts is what I like to call it.
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