WHat's better - 330i Coupe SE or 330i Coupe Sport?

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Hi,

There seems to be several thousand price difference between these from about 2002, but how much sportier is the Sport model? Does anyone know what the differences are and what their advice is. I've test driven both, but I'm not familiar enough with the car to gauge much of a difference

Thanks

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There's no real performance difference, the engines & gearbox are identical. The Sport has firmer & lower springs, not sure about the shocks being different but I doubt it. Some people find BMW Sport settings to be a little too firm especially over poor roads but if you're on Pistonheads I doubt thats going to be an issue for you. The Sprt also obviously has the M tech bodykit, sone different trim inside and Sport seats fitted as standard. I've probably forgotten something but thats basically it.

They differ in price so much because generally the Sport is just much more aesthetically desired, getting a non-Sport can be a bit of a bargain in comparison, but bear in mind the re-sale and what your prefences are.