Did all E46s that have the sport package come with sport seats?

tboo72 · 10-31-2012, 07:21 PM

Im looking at this BMW for sale here:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3366918214.html

Trying to figure out if it has the sport package. It definitely doesnt have the sport seats but it does have the 3 spoke wheel

btownbuckeye46 · 10-31-2012, 07:24 PM

Sport package has sport seats different steering wheel 17 wheels lower suspension... I might be forgetting a few things but that covers the most of it...

Zell · 10-31-2012, 07:25 PM

Biggest giveaway is the window trim. If it's not shadowline, it's probably not the sport package. Most people are too nervous to take the window trim off because it's really expensive to replace, pretty fragile, isn't well documented on how to take it off, and uses really strong clips rather than screws.

I'm fairly certain all 2-door coupes came with a 3-spoke wheel. The E92 does that as well.

WDE46 · 10-31-2012, 07:28 PM

Coupes all come with the sports suspension standard at least. I think they include the 3 spoke wheel also. The one you linked to doesn't have the sport package wheels (maybe 2002 had different sport wheels tho) or sport seats. Those seats don't look like mine (I have sport seats).

afstud · 11-01-2012, 09:37 AM

that bmw does NOT have the sport pkg, but all coupes came with the sport wheel and suspension as stated before... i think those wheels are the sport wheels though for coupes.. but if you swapped in the sport front seats youd basically have a sport pkg then.

shanneba · 11-01-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by afstud

i think those wheels are the sport wheels though for coupes..

Those are the standard 330 17x7 wheels that came on the non sport package 330Ci. At least my 2003 non sport package came with those.

theOCHO · 11-01-2012, 10:06 AM

As said above, sports suspension, no sports package ... no cold weather package either. Also, I'd hold out for a 330 with a true 5 or 6 speed manual.

Eliott's-BMW · 11-01-2012, 10:21 AM

If you can get the last 7 characters of the VIN code: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

WDE46 · 11-01-2012, 10:56 AM

http://bmwvin.com/

Easier to remember and it's in English.

NOVAbimmer · 11-01-2012, 11:12 AM

it has that "slap stick"

MercForHire · 11-01-2012, 11:16 AM

Gotta love the clutchless shifting

Wolrab · 11-01-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zell

Most people are too nervous to take the window trim off because it's really expensive to replace, pretty fragile, isn't well documented on how to take it off, and uses really strong clips rather than screws.

Right, I busted the clips getting the window trim off my E60. Didn't realize you have to push it OUT not pry it UP. The trim wasn't damaged, but I had to buy a few clips. Had to get it off to change out creaking door seals.

Hoebama · 11-01-2012, 12:04 PM

That's premium package without the cold weather package. Dont get thrown off by the 3 spoke steering wheel.

Alex323Ci · 11-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zell

Biggest giveaway is the window trim. If it's not shadowline, it's probably not the sport package. Most people are too nervous to take the window trim off because it's really expensive to replace, pretty fragile..
I'm fairly certain all 2-door coupes came with a 3-spoke wheel. The E92 does that as well.

what are you talking about with the Shawdowline window trim??

Sport Package did not get that. It got the same aluminum trim as non-sport.

peytonracer4 · 11-01-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zell

Biggest giveaway is the window trim. If it's not shadowline, it's probably not the sport package. Most people are too nervous to take the window trim off because it's really expensive to replace, pretty fragile, isn't well documented on how to take it off, and uses really strong clips rather than screws.

I'm fairly certain all 2-door coupes came with a 3-spoke wheel. The E92 does that as well.

Uh the sports package never came with the shadow line trim. Only the zhp did

Alex323Ci · 11-01-2012, 02:18 PM

to OP no that car does not have the Sport Package (ZSP)

Sport Pacakge as you asked will get the Sport seats. All Coupes get the Sport Suspension and Sport steering wheels. But Sport Package varies slightly by model. On that year, I believe besides the "sport" seats and different wheels may also (not sure about Clear turn signals) .

aahmed2016 · 11-01-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tboo72

Im looking at this BMW for sale here:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3366918214.html

Trying to figure out if it has the sport package. It definitely doesnt have the sport seats but it does have the 3 spoke wheel

Definitely not ZSP, might be ZPP, or just a steering wheel retrofit.

2000_328CI · 11-01-2012, 03:13 PM

My 2000 328Ci came with heated non-sport leatherette seats, 16 inch wheels, 3 spoke steering wheel, and sport suspension... go figure. I always assumed the dealer swapped out the rims or the seats or something.. seemed like a really weird combo.

E RaK · 11-01-2012, 05:23 PM

Really simple: All coupes essentially have the "sport package" less the seats and wheels, which were an extra ~ $600?

Gheybe · 11-01-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by peytonracer4

Uh the sports package never came with the shadow line trim. Only the zhp did

This.

And the M3.

10-31-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
tboo72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wi Posts: 19 My Ride: 2001 325Ci View My Garage	Did all E46s that have the sport package come with sport seats? Im looking at this BMW for sale here: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3366918214.html Trying to figure out if it has the sport package. It definitely doesnt have the sport seats but it does have the 3 spoke wheel

10-31-2012, 07:24 PM	#2
btownbuckeye46 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 113 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330i View My Garage	Sport package has sport seats different steering wheel 17 wheels lower suspension... I might be forgetting a few things but that covers the most of it... __________________

10-31-2012, 07:25 PM	#3
Zell Wears carbon fiber boxers Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 3,742 My Ride: 330Ci ZHP 6sp View My Garage	Biggest giveaway is the window trim. If it's not shadowline, it's probably not the sport package. Most people are too nervous to take the window trim off because it's really expensive to replace, pretty fragile, isn't well documented on how to take it off, and uses really strong clips rather than screws. I'm fairly certain all 2-door coupes came with a 3-spoke wheel. The E92 does that as well. __________________ E46Fanatic's resident mathemagician

10-31-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,904 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	Coupes all come with the sports suspension standard at least. I think they include the 3 spoke wheel also. The one you linked to doesn't have the sport package wheels (maybe 2002 had different sport wheels tho) or sport seats. Those seats don't look like mine (I have sport seats). Last edited by WDE46; 10-31-2012 at 07:30 PM.

11-01-2012, 09:37 AM	#5
afstud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 959 My Ride: 02 & 04 325xi sports View My Garage	that bmw does NOT have the sport pkg, but all coupes came with the sport wheel and suspension as stated before... i think those wheels are the sport wheels though for coupes.. but if you swapped in the sport front seats youd basically have a sport pkg then. __________________ 2002 325xi Sport 5 speed Euro clears, short shifter, style 119 wheels 2002 GMC Envoy SLT (stock)

11-01-2012, 10:06 AM	#7
theOCHO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manayunk, Philadelphia Posts: 246 My Ride: 330i S767A 6MT View My Garage	As said above, sports suspension, no sports package ... no cold weather package either. Also, I'd hold out for a 330 with a true 5 or 6 speed manual.

11-01-2012, 10:21 AM	#8
Eliott's-BMW Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX-DFW Posts: 1,080 My Ride: E46 3-Pedal Mafia View My Garage	If you can get the last 7 characters of the VIN code: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/ __________________ Who has the skills? e30 project "May GOD grant you DOUBLE the amount you wish upon me!"

11-01-2012, 10:56 AM	#9
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,904 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	http://bmwvin.com/ Easier to remember and it's in English.

11-01-2012, 11:12 AM	#10
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11-01-2012, 12:04 PM	#13
Hoebama Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hoebama Town Posts: 142 My Ride: e46 View My Garage	That's premium package without the cold weather package. Dont get thrown off by the 3 spoke steering wheel. __________________

11-01-2012, 02:18 PM	#16
Alex323Ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntington Beach -Surf City USA Posts: 15,273 My Ride: M3 & 323Ci (sold) View My Garage	to OP no that car does not have the Sport Package (ZSP) Sport Pacakge as you asked will get the Sport seats. All Coupes get the Sport Suspension and Sport steering wheels. But Sport Package varies slightly by model. On that year, I believe besides the "sport" seats and different wheels may also (not sure about Clear turn signals) . __________________ OEM CSL WHEELS - OEM CSL BRAKES - OEM AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA SPORT TUNE - AA PULLEYS - BILSTEIN PSS9s - AUTOSOLUTIONS SSK CF CSL RACE LIP - NAVI HU - BMW PERFORMANCE CF STRUT BAR - BMW GROUP-N MTRMTS - UUC SS BRAKELINES, TRANS MOUNTS, RTABs - 4.10 BMW M-SPORT DIFF

11-01-2012, 03:13 PM	#18
2000_328CI DK Jack Sparrow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Isla de Muerta \| DC/VA Posts: 28,667 My Ride: 328Ci \| Range Rover View My Garage	My 2000 328Ci came with heated non-sport leatherette seats, 16 inch wheels, 3 spoke steering wheel, and sport suspension... go figure. I always assumed the dealer swapped out the rims or the seats or something.. seemed like a really weird combo. __________________ Everything you need to know on muffler deletes : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=745244 Back Up Camera for E46 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ckrDiAClGgM Muffler Delete on E46 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYhRq0T3eI Last edited by 2000_328CI; 11-01-2012 at 03:14 PM.

11-01-2012, 05:23 PM	#19
E RaK Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Reading, MA Posts: 258 My Ride: 2001 325xit View My Garage	Really simple: All coupes essentially have the "sport package" less the seats and wheels, which were an extra ~ $600? __________________ 325xit <-- FOR SALE!! Last edited by E RaK; 11-01-2012 at 05:23 PM.

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