Highline VS M-sport
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Engine is the same. Just different accessories. Possible to have highline + M-Sport at the same too I think. But anyway, that's Jap definition. For local cars, it's just M-sport or standard.
Bottom-line, don't be taken in with all the names and what-nots. Just inspect the car and see what it really has inside. In general, Jap-spec cars are higher spec than UK ones.
Bottom-line, don't be taken in with all the names and what-nots. Just inspect the car and see what it really has inside. In general, Jap-spec cars are higher spec than UK ones.
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bc23;371497 said:
m-sport is tuned to deliver higher bhp over standard engine, same engine but more power than std
some other diff- m-sport semi-bucket seats, 3 rear headrests, sport suspension, bigger and wider wheels, sport steering, m-tec bodykit...can't remember what else
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bc23;371497 said:
No, they are the same engine. Though for local cars, the M-Sport 525 came with an engine upgrade (218hp 250Nm N52 compared to the 192hp 245Nm M54). And there was no other standard 525 being offered anymore. So in that sense, you are right that the M-Sport 525 does not have the same engine as the standard 525 (but they did not exist at the same time, e.g. like now 523 and 523 SE)
If you buy highline and put body kit, would LOOK like the M-Sport, but would not PERFORM like it. You would still need to upgrade the suspension, etc...
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M-Sports basically have that M-Aerodynamics package with the Double Spoke 135M wheels with the M-Sports suspension which lowers the car's height by 15mm. For local models, you will not get sunroof nor TV function. Some CBU models come with these. Mine has these but no PDC and partial leather electric sports seats. Previously the pre-facelifted E60's had 2 different engines for the 525i depending on the year of manufacture. has the M54 (pre 2005) engine which had an output of 192hp while the N52 (post 2005) had an boost in power to 218hp due the addition of Valvetronic which the M54 does not have.
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a good point to note is that the N52 engine is a totally new engine design than its predecessor M54 engine...it is not just a boost in power and additional Valvetronics alone but the use of different material and fuel delivery system also contributes to the lighter weight, better fuel consumption and powderful engine...
but too bad this N52 engine is shortlived when it is replaced by the N53 (even better FC with the use of piezo high pressure fuel injectors) and then now the popular n54 turbo engine 'derived' from the M54 engine design...the local LCI models in malaysia still uses a slightly modified N52 engine known as the N52N...
but too bad this N52 engine is shortlived when it is replaced by the N53 (even better FC with the use of piezo high pressure fuel injectors) and then now the popular n54 turbo engine 'derived' from the M54 engine design...the local LCI models in malaysia still uses a slightly modified N52 engine known as the N52N...
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its easy to define or identify an m-sport model but highline is a little tricky...i was told mine was a 'highline' model however i can only translate that to 'stock standard'! if u're shopping for a non-msport model, the most important thing to look for are the comfort seats which i think is the most valuable part...
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ess530i;371919 said:
the 'highline' is just a marketing gimmick used by the local recon car seller to make their car diff than others by name to sell at higher price...
not just comfort seat, those sunroof, navigation with wider screen, TV, DVD etc etc also very valueable ler...BMW accessories damn expensive to retrofit one ler..image for i-Pod capabilities the kit costs more than the i-Pod itself....
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t2ribena;372107 said:the 'highline' is just a marketing gimmick used by the local recon car seller to make their car diff than others by name to sell at higher price...
not just comfort seat, those sunroof, navigation with wider screen, TV, DVD etc etc also very valueable ler...BMW accessories damn expensive to retrofit one ler..image for i-Pod capabilities the kit costs more than the i-Pod itself....
Also be very aware of fake M-sports. Usually can be easily seen with the chrome window trims. Some sellers say that a highline is an M-sport because of the bodykit, but look out for the chrome window trim and the M-sports steering
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if the dealer really do so... then u r jialat... 
but it's quite easy to differentiate Highline and M-Sport... normally M-Sport will have the semi-bucket half leather seat which are very expensive if they want to change... if you are good in observing... the suspension is also lowered by 15mm compared to Highline.. but u will need a very sharp eye on this.
but it's quite easy to differentiate Highline and M-Sport... normally M-Sport will have the semi-bucket half leather seat which are very expensive if they want to change... if you are good in observing... the suspension is also lowered by 15mm compared to Highline.. but u will need a very sharp eye on this.
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tat i dunno. the only things i know is once u get ur japan spec, the things u gotta pay attention to is ur car tyres n wiper blade, lol. especially the wiper blade...damn NOISY. probably because of the climate in msia here tat those recon unit tak boleh tahan
