touring vs base with sport

Mergnthwirker

For me, the LSD was the key motivator for the Sports package. I turned off the SRM after playing with it a couple of days and haven't turned it back on. I like the forged 19" wheels, but would prefer forged 18" given the pavement quality around here and the weight of the larger wheels on track days. The spoilers are a mixed blessing, especially the front one. My rear one has a tendency to fill with water if it sits out in a thunderstorm, then dump all over the side of the car when the hatch is opened.

All told it is worth the extra $3k if you want this stuff. If you are financing your car, this is a definite advantage vs. buying better aftermarket alternatives piecemeal later.

Others make a good point about aftermarket vs. Sport package. Indeed, I would prefer a gear driven Quaife LSD, and an aftermarket big brake kit with stiffer calipers than the Akebonos, and slotted rotors. Forged 18" wheels, etc. In other words, I'd prefer different options than the sport package offers, but would I actually find the money to get all this stuff? Not in the first year, that's for sure. So for me the Sport package is a great deal, priced well, and enhances my enjoyment of the vehicle. That lets me spend my enhancement money on exhaust, cats, intake instead of stuff that I got "free" as part of the Sport pack.

Happy camper!

HJM