I'm a new BMW owner (of a used 530i) and have a question about the sport package. My friend says mine has the sport premium package. I'm didn't think it did when I purchased it. I thougth all sport packages had the sport seats - with the thigh extender. This has a 3 spoke M steering wheel (not the 3 spoke sport wheel I'm used to seeing) and what looks like sport wheels but how can I tell if it has the sport suspension? Here's a couple of pics that may help. Thanks.
Is this a 530i Sport on not a Sport?
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It has the shadow trim, body color moldings, sport steering wheel, steptronic.
All those are in the sport package.
But the seats are not sport seats...could be the original buyer opted not to have them?
But that's strange for anyone not to want the sport seats with a sport package.
The wheels could easily have been changed though.
All those are in the sport package.
But the seats are not sport seats...could be the original buyer opted not to have them?
But that's strange for anyone not to want the sport seats with a sport package.
The wheels could easily have been changed though.
I absolutely love it. It's in great shape and runs like a champ. There's only one thing that I need to fixed. Maybe someone can tell me how/if it can be done. On the arm rest between the front seats there's a "handle" towards the front that allows you to pull the arm rest forward. It kind of ruberized and is scratched up. I'd like to fix that. Can it be repaired? If it needs to be replaced, what's the part called and is it something that's easy to do? Thanks again for helping a "newbie".
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I think that is one of the common faults with the E39.
That is a rubber coating for grip, I had the same problem.
What I did was scrape off the coating with a credit card (gently so you don't scratch the underneath surface) then clean it up with "goo gone". Apply some vinyl protectant (like armorall etc) and it looks nice and glossy new!
That is a rubber coating for grip, I had the same problem.
What I did was scrape off the coating with a credit card (gently so you don't scratch the underneath surface) then clean it up with "goo gone". Apply some vinyl protectant (like armorall etc) and it looks nice and glossy new!
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Thanks, Cosmos, have same condition and was looking for a simple fix!Thanks Cosmos... one more question. I bought a replacement handle for $6 at the bmw dealer. But when I got home I couldn't figure out how to get the old one off. I saw the post on the center console that describes how to remove the whole armrest. Do I have to do that to take off the old one or is there another way? Thanks.
that car is definitely a Sport Package Vehicle. The wheels, ride height, and steering wheel confirm that, among the other details that other members mentioned.
The seats look like the optional Comfort Seats that you can opt for on select BMW's, even if you get the Sport Package. Not everybody wants seats that make getting in and out of the vehicle more difficult, as well as the Comfort Seats' benefit of being really comfortable for longer drives.
The seats look like the optional Comfort Seats that you can opt for on select BMW's, even if you get the Sport Package. Not everybody wants seats that make getting in and out of the vehicle more difficult, as well as the Comfort Seats' benefit of being really comfortable for longer drives.