U.S. seats: will they be the same as the Euro seats?

nMd · 02-16-2008, 10:18 PM

I am totally pissed about this! Do you think there is anyway possible to get the euro seat bottoms from the factory? I am little! They look so bland without the revision! WTF

BMW, You suck for this.

the_stranger · 02-16-2008, 10:40 PM

Thats horrible. I really loved those seats. I thought they would make it to the US too.

GregW / Oregon · 02-16-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

Thats horrible. I really loved those seats. I thought they would make it to the US too.

I'm going to email BMW and see what kind of story they come up with.

nMd · 02-16-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I'm going to email BMW and see what kind of story they come up with.

I think everyone should call/email and make a big stink about it. I wonder if they are trying to cut costs or not. Not everyone in america is a fatass.

eclipsisNA · 02-17-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nMd

I think everyone should call/email and make a big stink about it. I wonder if they are trying to cut costs or not. Not everyone in america is a fatass.

I sent two emails out today to BMW complaining about this. I'm going to bitch about this until I get the Euro bottoms.

gmund1948 · 02-17-2008, 02:09 AM

The German spec test car I drove last week had the split bottoms, I have an American butt and legs, I found the upper part "MUCH" more supportive than
in my wifes 335 E93 ZSP I did notice a difference between the bottoms.

The M3s at the Nurburgring had the split seats as well. I again felt the Upper
seats as very supportive, the bottoms on my wifes car felt fine on the way
home but not as tight as the German Bottoms

I will also ask for Euro seat bottoms, however I will not pay the Euro price

the Euro car stickered in Germany for $88K Euro = $129K USD

Big Windy · 02-17-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gmund1948

I will also ask for Euro seat bottoms, however I will not pay the Euro price

the Euro car stickered in Germany for $88K Euro = $129K USD

BOOYAH!! +1!!!

swamp2 · 02-17-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I sent two emails out today to BMW complaining about this. I'm going to bitch about this until I get the Euro bottoms.

Best of luck, I'd love to see you succeed but would also bet against it. Keep us posted.

footie · 02-17-2008, 06:51 AM

I never knew they had a different base for the US market compared to the European market.

Is it a width thing, not wanting to offend anyone but is it a case that in general the US ass is big or something.

I find all of this extremely funny.

CiprianS · 02-17-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I eat pizza constantly and I can never gain weight. No matter what I do I stay skinny.

Stop smoking if you do smoke and go to a body building club and you will se the difference in a few months.

P.S. That is what I have done.

mickey knox · 02-17-2008, 09:36 AM

Stinky, according to this pic from the Toronto show, it looks like Canadians have the same fat ass disease as our American neighbours. I agree with everyone else, that really pisses me off. The interior is low key enough without the blah seat bottoms.

mickey knox · 02-17-2008, 09:38 AM

........and no split arm rest

mickey knox · 02-17-2008, 09:43 AM

....... and the reflectors............

mickey knox · 02-17-2008, 09:45 AM

Come on BMW, we pay more and use the metric system, give us Euro spec cars.........

Epacy · 02-17-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I'm going to email BMW and see what kind of story they come up with.

While you're at it, ask them why the rev counter doesn't correctly display the 8400 rpm redline?
I still have a problem with that, but noone seems to care on here.

apw2607 · 02-17-2008, 11:40 AM

Argh ! I read that training material months ago, and noticed the seat difference comment. It bugged me back then ... but then I forgot all about it :-) Thanks for reminding me about this and showing me the difference. Very disappointing.

GregW / Oregon · 02-17-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by apw2607

Argh ! I read that training material months ago, and noticed the seat difference comment. It bugged me back then ... but then I forgot all about it :-) Thanks for reminding me about this and showing me the difference. Very disappointing.

It might be possible to order the non-US bottom foam and upholstery and have it retrofitted. Not inexpensive, though.

footie · 02-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Over here the glovebox is measured in cubic litres, in the US it's by the amount of donuts it holds.

Panerex · 02-17-2008, 01:46 PM

I knew there was a reason why there's a +85.000euro (+125.000USD) amount mentioned on my order.

Must be pretty expensive foam considering the differences I can see with the US price list.

P.

AZ-BMW · 02-17-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I eat pizza constantly and I can never gain weight. No matter what I do I stay skinny.

Unfortunately, you might have a hyperactive thyroid [BTW, not good news]

VictorH · 02-17-2008, 07:19 PM

I drove a euro spec M3 in Germany and I noticed immediately that the seats were very comfortable and snug. However, and yes I would love these seats over here, while driving I was thinking are they okay for the average American? I guess BMW has come to the conclusion that the answer is NO!

eclipsisNA · 02-17-2008, 10:17 PM

Does anyone have a link for the PDF version of the U.S. brochure? Not the Euro brochure stickied at the top of the page. I want to see if the Euro seats are in there.

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nMd Chick 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I am totally pissed about this! Do you think there is anyway possible to get the euro seat bottoms from the factory? I am little! They look so bland without the revision! WTF BMW, You suck for this. __________________ ~ Natalia ~ my photography
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the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	Thats horrible. I really loved those seats. I thought they would make it to the US too. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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02-17-2008, 02:09 AM	#28
gmund1948 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 335 cab,C-6 08, 73 911E 59 D, Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: American in Germany iTrader: (0)	Went to BMW welt in Munich The German spec test car I drove last week had the split bottoms, I have an American butt and legs, I found the upper part "MUCH" more supportive than in my wifes 335 E93 ZSP I did notice a difference between the bottoms. The M3s at the Nurburgring had the split seats as well. I again felt the Upper seats as very supportive, the bottoms on my wifes car felt fine on the way home but not as tight as the German Bottoms I will also ask for Euro seat bottoms, however I will not pay the Euro price the Euro car stickered in Germany for $88K Euro = $129K USD __________________ TELL me what real drivers training do you have besides your State Drivers License ?
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02-17-2008, 06:51 AM	#31
footie Major General 1094 Rep 8,013 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: No where fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW i4M50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I never knew they had a different base for the US market compared to the European market. Is it a width thing, not wanting to offend anyone but is it a case that in general the US ass is big or something. I find all of this extremely funny.
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mickey knox Enlisted Member 11 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Jeep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Stinky, according to this pic from the Toronto show, it looks like Canadians have the same fat ass disease as our American neighbours. I agree with everyone else, that really pisses me off. The interior is low key enough without the blah seat bottoms. Attached Images
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mickey knox Enlisted Member 11 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Jeep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	........and no split arm rest
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mickey knox Enlisted Member 11 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Jeep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	....... and the reflectors............
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02-17-2008, 09:45 AM	#36
mickey knox Enlisted Member 11 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Jeep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Come on BMW, we pay more and use the metric system, give us Euro spec cars.........
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02-17-2008, 11:40 AM	#38
apw2607 Colonel 578 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, USA iTrader: (0)	Argh ! I read that training material months ago, and noticed the seat difference comment. It bugged me back then ... but then I forgot all about it :-) Thanks for reminding me about this and showing me the difference. Very disappointing.
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footie Major General 1094 Rep 8,013 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: No where fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW i4M50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Over here the glovebox is measured in cubic litres, in the US it's by the amount of donuts it holds.
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Panerex Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: M340I X Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I knew there was a reason why there's a +85.000euro (+125.000USD) amount mentioned on my order. Must be pretty expensive foam considering the differences I can see with the US price list. P.
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VictorH Major 433 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (4)	I drove a euro spec M3 in Germany and I noticed immediately that the seats were very comfortable and snug. However, and yes I would love these seats over here, while driving I was thinking are they okay for the average American? I guess BMW has come to the conclusion that the answer is NO!
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eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	Does anyone have a link for the PDF version of the U.S. brochure? Not the Euro brochure stickied at the top of the page. I want to see if the Euro seats are in there.
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