Real Msport or just a badge

[CliftonH]

I don't think the papers state if its a msport or not :? Will check mine tonight

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Just type the last 7 digits of your vin

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okay it worked, but doesnt say msport, but says everything that I mentioned about the sport suspension and everything

see below,
Type code VC36
Type 320D OL (EUR)
E series E90 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M47/T2
Displacement 2.00
Power 120
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ARKTIS METALLIC (A34)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2005-08-02


Sports suspension settings
Multifunction f steering wheel
Sports leather steering wheel
BMW LA wheel ellipsoid spoke 162
Alarm system
Exterior parts in vehicle colour
Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
Trailer coupling
Glass roof, electrical
Floor mats velours
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Smoker package
Sports seat
Interior trim strips, brushed aluminium
Description (EPC)
Fog lights
Automatic air conditioning
Cruise control
Kilometre speedo
Preparation f tel.installation universal
Radio BMW Professional
HiFi system Professional DSP
Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
Hot-climate version
NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
Data record without EOBD
Dealer List Overseas
Omission of non-combined operation
On-board literature, English
Underride protection, national variants
Description (EPC)
Car ident. number visible from outside
Maintenance interval encoding

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See it says sport seats, sport suspension, sport steering wheel.

 

[Pho3niX90]

I don't think the papers state if its a msport or not :? Will check mine tonight

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Just type the last 7 digits of your vin

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okay it worked, but doesnt say msport, but says everything that I mentioned about the sport suspension and everything

see below,
Type code VC36
Type 320D OL (EUR)
E series E90 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M47/T2
Displacement 2.00
Power 120
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ARKTIS METALLIC (A34)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2005-08-02


Sports suspension settings
Multifunction f steering wheel
Sports leather steering wheel
BMW LA wheel ellipsoid spoke 162
Alarm system
Exterior parts in vehicle colour
Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
Trailer coupling
Glass roof, electrical
Floor mats velours
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Smoker package
Sports seat
Interior trim strips, brushed aluminium
Description (EPC)
Fog lights
Automatic air conditioning
Cruise control
Kilometre speedo
Preparation f tel.installation universal
Radio BMW Professional
HiFi system Professional DSP
Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
Hot-climate version
NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
Data record without EOBD
Dealer List Overseas
Omission of non-combined operation
On-board literature, English
Underride protection, national variants
Description (EPC)
Car ident. number visible from outside
Maintenance interval encoding

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Judging from that data, it seems that it's just a normal sports pack maybe? Think the MSport and Sportpack is different, could anyone else please verify?

But mine also says exactly the same on the suspension, then adds on another line "M Sports package"..

Lets see what the other more experienced users say

 

[CliftonH]

Interesting.

I am so confused, remember that this is a 2005 model, so it is the first E90

 

[Pho3niX90]

Found a link that confirms that Sport pack and M Sports is 2 dif things
Sport Package vs. M-sport Package

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So don't feel bad, you have the main sport items, it's just the cosmetics you car is lacking from the MSport, just buy them if you want it a MSport :thumbs:

 

[tcal69]

hi it is saying Unfortunately, the search returned no results.

Dude sorry couldn't find it either, but you can perhaps PM stevenliao if you need some info.

Remember seeing pix and was done properly:thumbs:

 

[CliftonH]

I don't think the papers state if its a msport or not :? Will check mine tonight

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Just type the last 7 digits of your vin

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okay it worked, but doesnt say msport, but says everything that I mentioned about the sport suspension and everything

see below,
Type code VC36
Type 320D OL (EUR)
E series E90 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M47/T2
Displacement 2.00
Power 120
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ARKTIS METALLIC (A34)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2005-08-02


Sports suspension settings
Multifunction f steering wheel
Sports leather steering wheel
BMW LA wheel ellipsoid spoke 162
Alarm system
Exterior parts in vehicle colour
Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
Trailer coupling
Glass roof, electrical
Floor mats velours
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Smoker package
Sports seat
Interior trim strips, brushed aluminium
Description (EPC)
Fog lights
Automatic air conditioning
Cruise control
Kilometre speedo
Preparation f tel.installation universal
Radio BMW Professional
HiFi system Professional DSP
Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
Hot-climate version
NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
Data record without EOBD
Dealer List Overseas
Omission of non-combined operation
On-board literature, English
Underride protection, national variants
Description (EPC)
Car ident. number visible from outside
Maintenance interval encoding

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Judging from that data, it seems that it's just a normal sports pack maybe? Think the MSport and Sportpack is different, could anyone else please verify?

But mine also says exactly the same on the suspension, then adds on another line "M Sports package"..

Lets see what the other more experienced users say

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Thanks.

 

[CamZo]

yeah it seems like a first version sports package if that makes sense, the guy you buying it from couldve meant that, overall looks like its in good condition from the rear lol

 

[CliftonH]

Found a link that confirms that Sport pack and M Sports is 2 dif things
Sport Package vs. M-sport Package

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So don't feel bad, you have the main sport items, it's just the cosmetics you car is lacking from the MSport, just buy them if you want it a MSport :thumbs:

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I just want the front bumper and gear nob. It also has the msport mags

 

[///Maniac]

If I remember correctly from when my brother in law purchased his E90 in 2005 there was a sports pack version available as at that time the M sport was not yet released. If my memory serves me well, the sport pack consisted of 'Ellipsoid' wheels, sport suspension and sport seats. Which is what you have. So I would say its safe to assume yours is one of those sports pack models.

 

[dvst8]

Found a link that confirms that Sport pack and M Sports is 2 dif things
Sport Package vs. M-sport Package

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So don't feel bad, you have the main sport items, it's just the cosmetics you car is lacking from the MSport, just buy them if you want it a MSport :thumbs:

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Wow, never knew there was a difference.

M Sport or not, the 320d is a fantastic car. Enjoy it.

:thumbs:

 

[CliftonH]

yeah it seems like a first version sports package if that makes sense, the guy you buying it from couldve meant that, overall looks like its in good condition from the rear lol

Thanks. Not sure to call it luck or bad luck. But the day after I bought it. Wife met with an accident. Lucky was insured. So it will go for panelbeating soon. That's why I want the panelbeater to change the front bumper for me. Broke my heart though. So which is better msport or sportspack. I think just going to change the bumper and gear nob then no difference besides back bumper but I like this bumper. Only want to change the front bumper.

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Found a link that confirms that Sport pack and M Sports is 2 dif things
Sport Package vs. M-sport Package

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So don't feel bad, you have the main sport items, it's just the cosmetics you car is lacking from the MSport, just buy them if you want it a MSport :thumbs:

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Wow, never knew there was a difference.

M Sport or not, the 320d is a fantastic car. Enjoy it.

:thumbs:

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thanks. I also love my car. It was in an accident but will get fixed. Its my first day on here and love the forum. You guys are really great but then again I won't expect less from a bmw driver lol. Thx people.

 

[tcal69]

man that sucks man:argh:

 

[v1p3r]

The front bumper is going to look too deep with the rear being stock. I'd change both if it were my car, but if you like how it looks with only the front done go for it man

Hope your wife is ok after the accident

 

[Pho3niX90]

yeah it seems like a first version sports package if that makes sense, the guy you buying it from couldve meant that, overall looks like its in good condition from the rear lol

Thanks. Not sure to call it luck or bad luck. But the day after I bought it. Wife met with an accident. Lucky was insured. So it will go for panelbeating soon. That's why I want the panelbeater to change the front bumper for me. Broke my heart though. So which is better msport or sportspack. I think just going to change the bumper and gear nob then no difference besides back bumper but I like this bumper. Only want to change the front bumper.

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Found a link that confirms that Sport pack and M Sports is 2 dif things
Sport Package vs. M-sport Package

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So don't feel bad, you have the main sport items, it's just the cosmetics you car is lacking from the MSport, just buy them if you want it a MSport :thumbs:

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Wow, never knew there was a difference.

M Sport or not, the 320d is a fantastic car. Enjoy it.

:thumbs:

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thanks. I also love my car. It was in an accident but will get fixed. Its my first day on here and love the forum. You guys are really great but then again I won't expect less from a bmw driver lol. Thx people.

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The only difference is that msport has different styling to it's bumpers, gear knob, steering wheel and apparently the headliner as well.

Where in the other hand, Msport never got shipped with front PDC's (In that link there was a debate over what's bettter, and it's just down to personal preference).

 

[CliftonH]

The front bumper is going to look too deep with the rear being stock. I'd change both if it were my car, but if you like how it looks with only the front done go for it man

Hope your wife is ok after the accident

Thanks. Wife is ok. But daughter spent a day in hospital for concusion. Strange thing no airbags pops.

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man that sucks man:argh:

Felt like killing my wife. But love her too much. But was extremely pissed. I waited 6yrs for this car.

 

[protegetech]

Here are the details of a 2009 330d M sportpack that we would of bought for comparison

Type code
PR96
Type
330D OL (EUR)
E series
E90 (MUE)
Series
3
Type
LIM
Steering
RL
Doors
4
Engine
N57
Displacement
3.00
Power
180
Drive
HECK
Transmission
AUT
Colour
ALPINWEISS 3 (300)
Upholstery
LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date
2009-06-22
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S169A
ABGASNORM EU3
EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S205A
AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE
Automatic transmission
S258A
BEREIFUNG MIT NOTLAUFEIGENSCHAFTEN
Tire with run-flat functionality
S2MFA
M LM RAEDER STERNSP. 193 M MISCHB.
BMW alloy wheel, M spider spoke 193
S2PAA
RADSCHRAUBENSICHERUNG
Lug bolt retainer
S302A
ALARMANLAGE
Alarm system
P337A
M SPORTPAKET
M Sports package
S3APA
GRAUKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE
Windshield with grey wedge
S403A
GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH
Glass roof, electrical
S423A
FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS
Floor mats, velours
S428A
WARNDREIECK
Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A
INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND
Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A
RAUCHERPAKET
Smoker package
S481A
SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER
Sports seat
S4AEA
ARMAUFLAGE VORNE VERSCHIEBBAR
Armrest front, retractable
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S4B9A
INT.LEISTE ALUMINIUM FEINSCHLIFF
Interieurleisten Alu Feinschliff
S4UAA
SITZVERSTELLUNG TEILELEKTRISCH F/B
Partially electric seat adjustment
S502A
SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE
Headlight cleaning system
S521A
REGENSENSOR
Rain sensor
S522A
XENON-LICHT
Xenon Light
S534A
KLIMAAUTOMATIK
Automatic air conditioning
S544A
GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGEL. MIT BREMSF.
Cruise control with brake function
S548A
KILOMETERTACHO
Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S5DSA
KOFFERRAUMNOTENTRIEGELUNG
Emergency release, luggage compartment
S609A
NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
Navigation system Professional
S620A
SPRACHEINGABESYSTEM
Voice control
S644A
HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS.
Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S694A
CD-WECHSLER VORBEREITUNG
Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S698A
AREA-CODE 2
Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6FLA
USB-AUDIO-SCHNITTSTELLE
USB/Audio interface
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S704A
M SPORTFAHRWERK
M Sports suspension
S715A
M AERODYNAMIKPAKET
M Aerodynamics package
S760A
INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE
High gloss shadow line
S775A
INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT
Headlining anthracite
S7XAA
M LEDERLENK.+SCHALTWIP.+MULTIF.
M Leathr. wheel+shift paddle+multifunc.
S823A
HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG
Hot-climate version
S861A
AENDERUNG CODIERDATENSATZ
Data record without EOBD
S864A
SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE
Retailer Directory Overseas
S877A
UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL
Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A
ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR
On-board vehicle literature English
S8S3A
AUTOM. VERRIEGELUNG BEIM ANFAHREN
Automatic locking when driving off
S8SDA
UNTERFAHRSCHUTZ LAENDER
Skid plate national versions
S8SLA
VORBEREITUNG FUER ANHAENGERKUPPLUNG
Trailer coupling preparation
S8SMA
FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR
Car ident. number visible from outside
S984A
KODIERUNG WARTUNGSINTERVALL
Maintenance interval encoding
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S321A
EXTERIEURUMFAENGE IN WAGENFARBE
Exterior parts in vehicle color
S497A
MITTELARMLEHNE IM FOND
Centre armrest, rear
S853A
SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH
Language version English

 

[sash]

If I remember correctly from when my brother in law purchased his E90 in 2005 there was a sports pack version available as at that time the M sport was not yet released. If my memory serves me well, the sport pack consisted of 'Ellipsoid' wheels, sport suspension and sport seats. Which is what you have. So I would say its safe to assume yours is one of those sports pack models.

A buddy of mine bought a 320i Sport pack in 2005 when they were first released and it was exactly as mentioned above. I remember thinking at the time that BMW really c0ck3d up the sport package, especially compared to the Merc Sport package of the same era.

I believe the car just has a sport pack, not the m-Sport pack which was introduced later.

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Could it not be the Sportline like Jakkels have? He has sport seats, sport suspension.

 

[Twinz]

If your post #19 is not Msport then i dont know. That has Msport written all over it...maybe someone stole the badges off your car...:thumbs:

 

[Jerez]

Sorry to hear all this dude. M sport refers to the slightly more aggressive front bumper with a rear diffuser. There's some sideskirts too. Interior has the perforated steering and gear lever with m badges.

Forget all that . Some if the nicest custom jobs I've seen are on the SE type models. Yours is lowered already,so forget the front bumpers cos that alone would make it look like you've had a front end smash and put the wrong bumpers on.
Just look for some old school Kelleners and you're sorted IMO.