M Sport Package on 2010 528i

I am looking at a 2010 528i that has the M Sport Package. I like the exterior styling cues, but can someone tell me if the M Sport Package includes the sport suspension on a 2010 528i. I know it includes exterior styling features like shadowline trim, M wheels and different body trim. But does it also include the sport suspension? Or is that a separate option? TIA, Jeff

Think of M sport package as sport package + M extras

That is what I was hoping. Thx.

Yes It has the M suspension. Have fun with it.

Jeff,

This is from the 2010 5 Series Sedan brochure:

"the Sport Package for the 528i and 535i deliver even more thrilling performance with sport suspension calibration and Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)"

Originally Posted by JeffDunes

I am looking at a 2010 528i that has the M Sport Package. I like the exterior styling cues, but can someone tell me if the M Sport Package includes the sport suspension on a 2010 528i. I know it includes exterior styling features like shadowline trim, M wheels and different body trim. But does it also include the sport suspension? Or is that a separate option? TIA, Jeff

Just picked up one of these 2 weeks ago, fun to drive so far! Congrats!

Thanks for all of the responses.

Well I took the 528i M-sport for a test drive last night. It drives really nicely. I would prefer a manual transmission, but it seems these are very rare as most were built with an automatic transmission. However, this automatic (Steptronic) performs very, very well. I have a 2000 model year 328ci (coupe) with a manual transmission and was surprised at how well the 528i handles when compared to my 328ci. Acceleration, cornering and braking are all crisp with the 528i.

I looked for comparable 528i cars for sale with the M-sport package and I have found very few. It seems that nearly all of the 5 series with the M-sport package are 550i models, with a few 535i models. While my first choice would be a 550i M-sport with a manual transmission, I cannot justify the additional cost to purchase and operate (both fuel and maintanence).

Does anyone have any suggestions for what to look for when purchasing a CPO car? Also, any suggestions for negotiating the best possible price?

Just FYI, You can only get a CPO car from a BMW dealer no matter what other dealers state. Just check with BMWNA and they will confirm the same thing. Had a buddy buy a "CPO" car from a NON BMW dealer and Called in the vin to BMW and they stated that it was indeed a CPO car only to find out 6 months later from the BMW dealer that he took it to for some minor repairs that it was NOT considered a CPO car. In short, the car was deemed as a CPO car at the BMW dealer that checked it out and it sat on the lot for 3 months. Dealer sold it at auction to another NON BMW dealer and the CPO disappeared, poof!! Long story short, if it's not a BMW dealer then its not a CPO!!!

Originally Posted by JeffDunes

Thanks for all of the responses.

Well I took the 528i M-sport for a test drive last night. It drives really nicely. I would prefer a manual transmission, but it seems these are very rare as most were built with an automatic transmission. However, this automatic (Steptronic) performs very, very well. I have a 2000 model year 328ci (coupe) with a manual transmission and was surprised at how well the 528i handles when compared to my 328ci. Acceleration, cornering and braking are all crisp with the 528i.

I looked for comparable 528i cars for sale with the M-sport package and I have found very few. It seems that nearly all of the 5 series with the M-sport package are 550i models, with a few 535i models. While my first choice would be a 550i M-sport with a manual transmission, I cannot justify the additional cost to purchase and operate (both fuel and maintanence).

Does anyone have any suggestions for what to look for when purchasing a CPO car? Also, any suggestions for negotiating the best possible price?

Jeff I purchased my 2010 as a CPO from a BMW dealership here in San Diego. To me, it's the only way to purchase a used BMW.