Hopefully someone can help me!! Im looking to buy a 2000-2003 BMW 330. I dont know much about these cars and im kinda wondering first of al what the horsepower difference is between the 328 and 330? does anyone know even the quater mile specs on these 2? Also i keep seeing the M package, M3 package and the sports package!! What is the differences between these cars! i dont wanna get ripped off when i buy one and i also wanna know what to look for, if anyone can help me it would be great!! thanks
The Differences Between M Package and Sports package??
- Thread starter stang95
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I think you need to be clear on the differences between packages.
There is an M Sport Package, which is basically just trim on the Sport Package. The M Performance Edition actually increases performance. The M Performance Edition is also known informally as the ZHP, or simply Performance Package. Do some searches on this site for more information on that model. If performance is what you want then get the ZHP.
A 328i has 193HP. A standard 330i has 225HP.
The ZHP has 235HP. Note that that extra 10HP may sound deceiving. The car has more going for it than just 10HP. It goes 0-60 about half a second faster than a regular 330i.
I also believe that, at least in Canada, the ZHP is rare and is something to get if you can. It was only available for about 18 months.
BTW, there is no such thing as an M3 Package. Maybe you're thinking of the ZHP.
There is an M Sport Package, which is basically just trim on the Sport Package. The M Performance Edition actually increases performance. The M Performance Edition is also known informally as the ZHP, or simply Performance Package. Do some searches on this site for more information on that model. If performance is what you want then get the ZHP.
A 328i has 193HP. A standard 330i has 225HP.
The ZHP has 235HP. Note that that extra 10HP may sound deceiving. The car has more going for it than just 10HP. It goes 0-60 about half a second faster than a regular 330i.
I also believe that, at least in Canada, the ZHP is rare and is something to get if you can. It was only available for about 18 months.
BTW, there is no such thing as an M3 Package. Maybe you're thinking of the ZHP.
oh ic ic, wow that has helped out alot. Ive been looking around and theres the M Sports package, i always thought that was the one with more power but know i know its only trip. I still havent seen one with this ZHP Package for sale yet. Well not in British Columbia. Hopefully il be able to find one. Thanks for your help
It is in Canada too. It is called Performance Package in the US, and M Performance Edition in Canada.
Believe me...I have one. And no, I won't sell it to you
Right now you can only get a new one in the coupe (or convertable), since the sedan has changed to the new design, and there's no ZHP (yet).
There are a few differences between the US and Canadian model:
US:
Power seats are std.
You get the red-needle gauges
Canada:
You get the stock 330i gauges - but you still can rev it to 6800.
Xenon lights are std.
Believe me...I have one. And no, I won't sell it to you
Right now you can only get a new one in the coupe (or convertable), since the sedan has changed to the new design, and there's no ZHP (yet).
There are a few differences between the US and Canadian model:
US:
Power seats are std.
You get the red-needle gauges
Canada:
You get the stock 330i gauges - but you still can rev it to 6800.
Xenon lights are std.