[F30Hdz]

Hello everyone, I've been on the fence whether my vehicle, a 2016 328ix (N26), is worth modifying?

Compared to 335's and 340's, the 328s seem to have low potential for Horsepower gains. Also my 328 does not have the m-sport package. I know I can do the retrofits but I feel like I'd be a "poser" for trying to make my car look like something it really isn't

Would it be best to keep my car stock and eventually purchase a higher trim/ different engine platform, or modify it either way?

[anotheran]

If u plan to buy another car soon, then don't bother. For 278 whp, you're looking at bm3, stage 2 tune, dp and fmic. At least 1.3K in my mind.

[rjd_F30]

I had a lot of fun in my modified 328i. No it will never be a 335i/340i, but you can still have fun with it and make it your own. That said, if your main goal in modifying is to have yourself a fast car, you'll be left unsatisfied. But if you just want to have some fun and make the car a bit more exciting, I think it's worth it.

[freakystyly]

You can always upgrade the suspension. I imagine a base X drive is the easiest to notice any mods you happen to make.

You know, more fun with the slow car driven fast saying...

[whatevs]

Get a BM3 Stage 1 to make the car a lot more fun. Isnt too expensive and quite easy to do. Totally worth it IMO.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by freakystyly

You can always upgrade the suspension. I imagine a base X drive is the easiest to notice any mods you happen to make.

You know, more fun with the slow car driven fast saying...

Very well said. The suspension upgrade at the very least will provide much better handling even if the vehicle hasn't yet reached i4 M50 acceleration numbers.

Drivers live with the suspension behavior every moment while behind the wheel. Might as well make it better.