Personal Experience: X3 M Sport Package with DHP

terrytnt · 12-19-2011, 07:58 AM

Folks, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an X3 M Package and after all the commentary/ threads on M with/ without DHP, I thought I'd change the conversation to Hands On Experience now that some of you have purchase the M Sport Package with DHP. What's the verdict... is it worth the additional $1300???

Le Chef · 12-19-2011, 09:22 AM

If you add DDC to DHP then yes. The variable damper control makes a big difference.

terrytnt · 12-19-2011, 09:31 AM

Thanks Le Chef,

Believe when you purchase DHP, the Dynamic Damper Control is included in the price. What do you notice about the ride, i.e., DDC vs. standard suspension?

terrytnt · 12-19-2011, 09:48 AM

I think I found my answers from a previous post - X3 Handling and Drive. Appears, the DHP package is well worth the additional cost!

tuco44 · 12-19-2011, 09:54 AM

If you enjoy driving, get it.

If you are a more sedate driver and into comfort over driving dynamics, don't bother.

I have it, I enjoy it, but don't use it all that much.

It's very much a personal choice thing.

greg2step · 12-19-2011, 10:08 AM

I have Sport Activity Package w/ DHP - while its not M-sport, the handling is identical - Differences between SAP and Msport are cosmetic (MSport adds performance control, but so does DHP)

I love DHP, glad I added it to my X3 the tighter suspension, steering in sport mode gives me the handling i want. I use sport mode set for chassis almost all the time.

Definately recommend it especially on a 35i if you can afford it.

nonagon · 12-19-2011, 11:35 AM

Yes, it is worth getting. I use it all the time. Just note, if you use Sport in Chassis+Drivetrain mode, as I do, your gas mileage will suffer. I think right now I'm getting around 16 mpg in mostly city driving. But I appreciate the tighter handling. Be aware, inexplicably, the M Sport does not come with sport suspension, so it's a worthwhile upgrade.

terrytnt · 12-19-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks guys, you made my decision (though I would have like to test drive an X3 with DHP). Yes, I'm definitely getting the X3 35i M Sport, with Carbon Black, oyster interior, Cold Weather I and NOW will add the DHP.

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terrytnt Private 31 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	Personal Experience: X3 M Sport Package with DHP Folks, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an X3 M Package and after all the commentary/ threads on M with/ without DHP, I thought I'd change the conversation to Hands On Experience now that some of you have purchase the M Sport Package with DHP. What's the verdict... is it worth the additional $1300???
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12-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#2
Le Chef Banned 16 Rep 412 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	If you add DDC to DHP then yes. The variable damper control makes a big difference.
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terrytnt Private 31 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Le Chef, Believe when you purchase DHP, the Dynamic Damper Control is included in the price. What do you notice about the ride, i.e., DDC vs. standard suspension?
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terrytnt Private 31 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	I think I found my answers from a previous post - X3 Handling and Drive. Appears, the DHP package is well worth the additional cost!
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	If you enjoy driving, get it. If you are a more sedate driver and into comfort over driving dynamics, don't bother. I have it, I enjoy it, but don't use it all that much. It's very much a personal choice thing. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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nonagon Captain 113 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne GTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Yes, it is worth getting. I use it all the time. Just note, if you use Sport in Chassis+Drivetrain mode, as I do, your gas mileage will suffer. I think right now I'm getting around 16 mpg in mostly city driving. But I appreciate the tighter handling. Be aware, inexplicably, the M Sport does not come with sport suspension, so it's a worthwhile upgrade.
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terrytnt Private 31 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, you made my decision (though I would have like to test drive an X3 with DHP). Yes, I'm definitely getting the X3 35i M Sport, with Carbon Black, oyster interior, Cold Weather I and NOW will add the DHP.
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