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Buying a used BMW 3 Series - SE or M Sport?

I would like to know difference between 2004 BMW 320i SE and BMW 320i M Sport.
Which would be a better option to buy at 80,000 miles? They do not have a BMW dealer history but serviced by independent garage.

Asked on 9 May 2015 by kish64

Answered by Honest John
The M Sport has lower, stiffer suspension and bigger wheels with lower profile tyres. So harder ride, wheels and tyres more vulnerable to potholes, tyres more expensive to replace.

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