Re: BMW sport package/new 323 & 328

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In a message dated 11/8/98 6:00:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, owner-bmw-
digest@domain.elided writes:

<< Date: Sat, 07 Nov 1998 20:33:56 -0800
 From: Evan Arnerich <arnerich@domain.elided>
 Subject: <E46> 323i Sport Package in Calif.
 
 Has anyone seen an E46 323i with the Sport Package in California? How
 about the "M aerodynamic package" (on a 323i or 328i)?  If anyone has
 seen either, I'd like to drive one before I order one for a Euro
 delivery.
 
 TIA,
 Evan
  >>
Yup, talk about HARD, HARD, HARD. And if you don't EXACTLY fit in the seats
(see: over 180 lbs), I would go with the stock seats & the "928" Premium
Package. So much for the Sport Package, I passed on it. Anyway, in the 323 I
get the 8-way power seats (including power recliner) and the 323 Sport gets 8
way MANUAL adjustable seats. This sucks. I like the 928 Premium Packages
"3position seat memory" that memorizes 3 different drivers power seating
postition, as well as the A/C preset you set. I have mine coded so that when I
use the keyfob to unlock, it AUOMATICALLY puts the electric seat and A/C
memory "into action".

Another hint: GET BLACK INTERIOR & MYRTLE WOOD. The other interiors are
"3-tone" . Example: Tan interior: gray headliner & A/B/C pillars/ tan lower
color scheme/black upper color scheme. Looks totally mickey-mouse. The black
(especially with leather option) looks fantastic, with light grey A/B/C
pillars & headliners, EVERYTHING ELSE is BLACK. The myrtle wood finishes
everything off ala' 5 & 7 series, the standard painted alluminum strip gives
off too many hellacioius refections in the sun - NOT condusive to performance
driving or good looks.

I am told by the dealer who drove a 323 & 328 with sport suspension package
that it is a stiff & hard as a rock. Hey, it's only a 3100 lb car, which by
it's weight architecture, will ride stiffer than a 5 or 7. Why excabberate the
negatives of ride quality unless the thing will LIVE on the track? Kidney
belts here we come with the Sport package :-))) LOL

Randy
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