Is Anyone Else Disappointed in the Seats?

Salespunk · 12-01-2009, 05:36 PM

I guess I had gotten used to the lack luster seats in my e90. I picked up a new A4 Avant last week as my daily and I have to say the seats in that car make the BMW's seats look like a joke. They really couldn't put the motorsports seats in here on a $71K sticker price? Just so frustrating that we have to spend an extra $2K aftermarket to get seats that live up to the performance of the car. /rant

SpencerM3 · 12-01-2009, 06:14 PM

I'll admit I LOVED the Recaros in my S4, but all in all no, I am not disappointed in the seats.

mPlasticDesign · 12-01-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Salespunk

........ I have to say the seats in that car make the BMW's seats look like a joke. They really couldn't put the motorsports seats in here on a $71K sticker price? Just so frustrating that we have to spend an extra $2K aftermarket to get seats that live up to the performance of the car.....

Why such strong inflammatory statements? You can prefer one seat over another, I have no problem with that, but why all the melodrama?

As far as the 'Performance' seats, not everyone would even want those seats in a daily driver, I know I wouldn't.

JMD0977 · 12-01-2009, 06:22 PM

You'd have to be deformed to be disappointed with these seats. Sure, there may be nicer seats in other cars, but keep in mind this gen M3 was meant for a broader customer market.

bobbyd1961 · 12-01-2009, 06:25 PM

i love my M3 seats. you can be comfortable in your s4 seats while i blow your doors off in my M3

montreal red · 12-01-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

You'd have to be deformed to be disappointed with these seats. Sure, there may be nicer seats in other cars, but keep in mind this gen M3 was meant for a broader customer market.

+1
not everyone wants to sit in this all day long. with no seat back adjustment and limited adjustability for bigger/smaller people... what would you have wanted from our seats?

Gearhead999s · 12-01-2009, 06:45 PM

Yeah I disapointed as I have one big issue.When I have a loud noisy gas expulsion,my wife can hear it and she hits me about the head.When she rides with me I have a sore head quite often

Why does BMW build a seat that does not muffle sounds from the driver better

!Xoible · 12-01-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Salespunk

I guess I had gotten used to the lack luster seats in my e90. I picked up a new A4 Avant last week as my daily and I have to say the seats in that car make the BMW's seats look like a joke. They really couldn't put the motorsports seats in here on a $71K sticker price? Just so frustrating that we have to spend an extra $2K aftermarket to get seats that live up to the performance of the car. /rant

i'd shoot myself if i have to sit in those after working 10 hours then driving another 2 hours thru LA traffic... for me, these seats are perfect

JMD0977 · 12-01-2009, 06:59 PM

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i'd shoot myself if i have to sit in those after working 10 hours then driving another 2 hours thru LA traffic... for me, these seats are perfect

Yeah, LA is horrible. I've been there 4 times in the last year, and it takes about 2 hours to travel 20-30 highway miles almost regardless of the time of day

I joked with people about renting a heli next time I go...

Mike V8 · 12-01-2009, 07:01 PM

I love the M3 seats... very supple! i don't think that I could deal with Recaros every day, my back would be killing me! I wouldn't want to have Recaros if i was going on a long road trip! YIKES!!

chrisburns · 12-01-2009, 07:10 PM

Had an M5 before I the seats in the M3 are not even close on comfort

!Xoible · 12-01-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

Yeah, LA is horrible. I've been there 4 times in the last year, and it takes about 2 hours to travel 20-30 highway miles almost regardless of the time of day

I joked with people about renting a heli next time I go...

more like a fucking rocket launcher where u destroy everything in your way!

M3luvr · 12-01-2009, 07:16 PM

It took me awhile to get used to these seats. Now, I'm quite satisfied with mine. I've taken a long drive without any discomfort. You can take corners at speed without falling out of your seat

-=Hot|Ice=- · 12-01-2009, 07:19 PM

w00t! 20 more pages of bantering on how the M3's seats add to it's velocity and how it helps the DCT put down more torque because it's lighter!

I'll get the popcorn!

Sleeper519 · 12-01-2009, 07:23 PM

My M3 seats are P-E-R-F-E-C-T for me...got 'em dialed in just like I like "em!

URBAN LEGEND · 12-01-2009, 07:24 PM

I like mine.

Sleeper519 · 12-01-2009, 07:26 PM

.....and they add 5 rwhp.

JCtx · 12-01-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

You'd have to be deformed to be disappointed with these seats.

Or seriously obese

. With all the adjustments available and their great ergonomics, the ultra great majority of owners are satisfied. And even if you aren't, calling them a joke is childish at best

.

These are the best seats I've ever had. My only initial disappointment was the leather, since I was expecting the supple one I experienced on a test- drive (launch model with gray interior), but the thicker black one I have will last looking new much longer, so it's a good compromise. Just did a 1K-mile trip and zero discomfort. Car has many faults, but the seats are not one of them. Take care gang.

STALKER · 12-01-2009, 07:37 PM

I like the seats, but they could have a bit more support. Best seats I have used are the RS4 seats, extremely comfortable and supportive.

stryker1 · 12-01-2009, 07:57 PM

No complaints here, lumbar adjustability, and the rib area bolsters as well.
What more do you need?

I would've loved if the M3 emblem in the head rest was more visible.
the only thing i can think of that might make the seat a little better, is if the part where our arse is could be a suede type anti slide material other then that i would be whining

PrePharm · 12-01-2009, 08:22 PM

i love our seats. the seats in the 1 series are nice too!

tuco44 · 12-01-2009, 08:26 PM

Totally happy with the M3s seats. The leather is actually a grade up from the leather seats I had in my 2008 535xi. I see no problem at all.

12-01-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
Salespunk Lieutenant Colonel 1745 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	Is Anyone Else Disappointed in the Seats? I guess I had gotten used to the lack luster seats in my e90. I picked up a new A4 Avant last week as my daily and I have to say the seats in that car make the BMW's seats look like a joke. They really couldn't put the motorsports seats in here on a $71K sticker price? Just so frustrating that we have to spend an extra $2K aftermarket to get seats that live up to the performance of the car. /rant
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12-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#2
SpencerM3 Sauce 75 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I'll admit I LOVED the Recaros in my S4, but all in all no, I am not disappointed in the seats. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe "M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
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12-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#4
JMD0977 Captain 69 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2010 GT3 and .... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I-95 iTrader: (6)	You'd have to be deformed to be disappointed with these seats. Sure, there may be nicer seats in other cars, but keep in mind this gen M3 was meant for a broader customer market.
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12-01-2009, 06:25 PM	#5
bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	i love my M3 seats. you can be comfortable in your s4 seats while i blow your doors off in my M3
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12-01-2009, 06:45 PM	#7
Gearhead999s Major General 815 Rep 7,887 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Yeah I disapointed as I have one big issue.When I have a loud noisy gas expulsion,my wife can hear it and she hits me about the head.When she rides with me I have a sore head quite oftenWhy does BMW build a seat that does not muffle sounds from the driver better
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12-01-2009, 07:01 PM	#10
Mike V8 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 398 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (0)	I love the M3 seats... very supple! i don't think that I could deal with Recaros every day, my back would be killing me! I wouldn't want to have Recaros if i was going on a long road trip! YIKES!! __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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12-01-2009, 07:10 PM	#11
chrisburns Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: M3 CP Individual Mexico blue Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N.IRELAND iTrader: (0)	Had an M5 before I the seats in the M3 are not even close on comfort
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12-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#13
M3luvr Private First Class 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 DCT Silverstone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 DCT [0.00]	It took me awhile to get used to these seats. Now, I'm quite satisfied with mine. I've taken a long drive without any discomfort. You can take corners at speed without falling out of your seat __________________ 09 E90 MDCT Silverstone, Black Extended, Prem/Tech/Cold, Carbon Leather, 19's, Enhanced Sound, IPod, PDC, 3M clear bra, 3M tint 35% front, 20% rear, painted reflectors
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12-01-2009, 07:23 PM	#15
Sleeper519 Captain 68 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	My M3 seats are P-E-R-F-E-C-T for me...got 'em dialed in just like I like "em! __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / BFG R1S / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:39.70 / VIR Full 2:10.87 / Barber 1:42.20
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12-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#16
URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	I like mine. __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid
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12-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#17
Sleeper519 Captain 68 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	.....and they add 5 rwhp. __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / BFG R1S / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:39.70 / VIR Full 2:10.87 / Barber 1:42.20
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12-01-2009, 07:37 PM	#19
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	I like the seats, but they could have a bit more support. Best seats I have used are the RS4 seats, extremely comfortable and supportive. __________________
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12-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#20
stryker1 Private First Class 11 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E90 2008 M3 silverstone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: miami, fl iTrader: (2)	No complaints here, lumbar adjustability, and the rib area bolsters as well. What more do you need? I would've loved if the M3 emblem in the head rest was more visible. the only thing i can think of that might make the seat a little better, is if the part where our arse is could be a suede type anti slide material other then that i would be whining
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12-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#21
PrePharm Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '09 White M3 Coupe M-DCT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clovis, Ca iTrader: (1)	i love our seats. the seats in the 1 series are nice too!
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12-01-2009, 08:26 PM	#22
tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Totally happy with the M3s seats. The leather is actually a grade up from the leather seats I had in my 2008 535xi. I see no problem at all. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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