[1996 328ti]

I do believe a 1995 Sport and 1995 Club Sport where the same mechanically. The only difference in 1995 between the two were the M-technic trim. And the same could be said for a 1996+ Sport and the 1995 Club Sport except the 1996+ Sport added M-Technic trim, sans M3 mirros.

Personally I like the look of the M-Technic trim over the Base/Active.
I've seen a noticable difference when watching autocrosses between stock and sport.

You could always replace the suspension anyway.
My guess the shocks of a 100,000 mile car are going to be worn.
It wouldn't hurt to change all of the bushings, control arm links, and ball joint.

If I was to buy any car with more than 60,000 miles the first thing I would probably do is an Inspection II and replace all possible worn parts on the usupension anyway.

When looking for a car I would factor in the cost unless you could find one where someone already has done that recently.

There are good cars out there. Just need to be patient.