| You arguements are very valid as I went through the same logic process when I decided to change my suspension. While I would tell you to spend the extra money for the coilovers as I have used the shock adjustability and ride height over 4 times in just over a year of owning them. You will not regret the additional exspense. Especially after you discover that you spent all this money on a normal suspension and you can't drive to a certain place because your car rubs on an entrance (this can be very fustrating, especially if the entrance happens to be your office parking garage). Plus the coilovers provide the added flexability for ride quality adjustments which give you a ride very close to stock (mine ride better than a sport package 3er) and if you decide to become more serious at any driving event, it can easily handle that as well.
What I would advise is trying out the perspective suspensions and try to get a guage of whether the system is comfrotable enough and drivable enough that you will be satisfied. There are a large number of bimmer owner in the DC area that get together and meet whether it be DTM, Bimmerforums or the local chapter of BMW CCA. Most members will be glad to give you a ride and will help you out. I took rides and tested out all the combinations that I was considering: BAV auto Springs/Bilstein HD's, H&R Sport/Bilstein Sport/ and Bilstein PSS9. By the way, PSS system starts at slightly higher than the standard shock spring combinations ($899).
Oh and finally, If your looking for merely a more agressive look but no comfort degridation, perhaps you should consider the bav auto springs and bilstein HD or tourings. They will give you the look but none of the harsheness of the sport type springs.
Hope this helps,
Pete
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