128i Sport → M-Sport Conversion Advice

kendrickking · 04-08-2021, 05:54 PM

I was lucky enough to snag a 40k mile, manual 128i Sport with Xenons recently and was considering turning it an M-Sport by getting some parts through www.getbmwparts.com. Parts list at bottom.

I was wondering whether this might increase or decrease the value of the car - assuming I documented the before and after to show that it hadn’t been in an accident before the swap.

I’m into the M-Sport look, but wanted to get some more data points/opinions so I could make a more informed decision before throwing thousands of dollars at it.

Of course, to each their own and I’ll ultimately make a final judgement call.

Also looking to hold onto this and drive it for many years if that matters.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Additional Context:
The remaining differences between my car and an M-Sport as far as I know are cosmetic since I already have the suspension, sport seats, shadowline, and 17” wheels:

Thinking about purchasing

- M Sport Front Aero Kit
- M Sport Rocker Panel Kit
- M Sport Rear Aero Kit
- M Sport Rear Spoiler
- M Sport Steering Wheel
- M Sport Shift Knob/Boot
- M Sport Perforated Leather e-Brake Handle

Total for these items would probably come out to about ~$3400 + ~$1000 for paint labor on the new panels/bumpers. Assumption is I would install all the parts myself

BMWCCA1 · 04-08-2021, 07:25 PM

The original M-sport package on the 128i did not include a rear spoiler.
I think you missed the black headliner, visors, pillar covers, etc. And then there are the wheels . . .

The rest is nice if you like the look that much, but don't expect it to enhance the value of your Sport by $4,000, but it should not hurt it.

04-08-2021, 05:54 PM	#1
kendrickking New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Sport Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	128i Sport → M-Sport Conversion Advice I was lucky enough to snag a 40k mile, manual 128i Sport with Xenons recently and was considering turning it an M-Sport by getting some parts through www.getbmwparts.com. Parts list at bottom. I was wondering whether this might increase or decrease the value of the car - assuming I documented the before and after to show that it hadn’t been in an accident before the swap. I’m into the M-Sport look, but wanted to get some more data points/opinions so I could make a more informed decision before throwing thousands of dollars at it. Of course, to each their own and I’ll ultimately make a final judgement call. Also looking to hold onto this and drive it for many years if that matters. Any advice would be much appreciated! Additional Context: The remaining differences between my car and an M-Sport as far as I know are cosmetic since I already have the suspension, sport seats, shadowline, and 17” wheels: Thinking about purchasing - M Sport Front Aero Kit - M Sport Rocker Panel Kit - M Sport Rear Aero Kit - M Sport Rear Spoiler - M Sport Steering Wheel - M Sport Shift Knob/Boot - M Sport Perforated Leather e-Brake Handle Total for these items would probably come out to about ~$3400 + ~$1000 for paint labor on the new panels/bumpers. Assumption is I would install all the parts myself
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04-08-2021, 07:25 PM	#2
BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2257 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	The original M-sport package on the 128i did not include a rear spoiler. I think you missed the black headliner, visors, pillar covers, etc. And then there are the wheels . . . The rest is nice if you like the look that much, but don't expect it to enhance the value of your Sport by $4,000, but it should not hurt it.
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