what's with the cargo nets?

1stTbuyer · 06-08-2005, 12:58 AM

On the literature brochures, and on their web page, BMWNA shows the E90 with cargo nets on the back of the front seats. I thought I had seen them on the early dealer models, but now I'm doubting myself. None of the ones I saw at the dealer recently had them. What are the folks with the US version of the car getting? Is it on the SP only? How about those in Europe and SA? Anyone who's done a ED remember if they got them? If they do exist for some countries, and it's advertised as standard in the US, would you reason one can insist they install such seats for cars that are ordered from the factory?

drfluid · 06-08-2005, 02:08 AM

Good point..
I asked my dealer about the net when I took the delivery of my 330i 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard from him yet...

Would it be useful if I had those?? I'm not so sure about it, though..

E90Fleet · 06-08-2005, 03:14 AM

I thought they all had them as standard

E90Fleet · 06-08-2005, 03:16 AM

Any pics without them ?

Broken1 · 06-08-2005, 03:19 AM

In south africa, the nets are standard on the 325's and 330's. The 320i and 320d don't have them. One thing that is confusing me, is some 320d/320i have those lights above the mirrors, and some don't. The dealer tried to tell me it's the lights package, but it isn't. I had a thorough look, and the cars with the "mirror lights" didn't have footwell lights, or the lights on the door handles (which surely are part of the lights package)

Does anyone know why? I thought maybe exclusive models or sport models have it?

1stTbuyer · 06-08-2005, 11:39 AM

yes, I'd almost swear I've seen them in person when the models first arrive, yet today, the cars at the dealers in the US don't have them.

I haven't had them in a car for 7 years, and I still miss not having them. I wish we could force the factory to put them in when ordering.

RedStripe · 06-08-2005, 12:04 PM

Please chech out this thread at bimmerfest.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99906

In it, I said -
"I remember taking a long look at both a fully equipped 330i and a completely base 325i, and on BOTH, I don't remember any kind of netting behind the front seats, and I sat in every seat at least a half dozen times of both cars. There was just that hard plastic backing, grooved out on the sides to better accommodate a person's knees/legs"

This was in response to someone who said they had nets, and then Armen52 says there is a "a very small pull-out storage space there on the back of the front seats". If anyone can clarify this cargo nets behind the seats issue, it would be appreciated. Thanks.

BMWChi · 06-08-2005, 02:20 PM

I took European Delivery and did not have cargo nets on the back of the front seats. I don't particularily like them, so it didn't bother me. I was surprised they weren't there because I read on BMW standard features section of the E90 - "Front seatback storage nets", which is still on the site today.

Nathan · 06-08-2005, 05:29 PM

Mine has them.

Ponchoyu · 06-08-2005, 07:15 PM

I have them too!

ATC BMW · 06-08-2005, 07:33 PM

The last 2 posts that have them also have leather seats, could this be a leather/leatherette difference?

ntpcrew13 · 06-08-2005, 09:24 PM

i have a 330i with leather and my seats do not have the cargo nets.

northcountry · 06-08-2005, 09:48 PM

bmt_toronto · 06-08-2005, 10:36 PM

At the launch events here in Toronto, all of the E90's (330i and 325i) had the seatback nets. And they are also listed a standard equipment on both models on bmw.ca.

When my 325i arrived I noticed it didn't have them (and I really wanted them). My dealer said it was probably a mistake on the website. I emailed BMW Canada to tell them about the error and they replied that it's actually the cars they are incorrect. All 325i and 330i should have the nets, but only the 330's have them on the first shipments. They attributed the problem to an early build configuration error.

The cars will be retrofitted if the owner wants the nets, they are currently working on the retrofit program. I was told to contact my dealer and tell them to keep a watch out for instructions to retrofit the nets to the 325i (this was about 1 week ago).

Long post, but wanted to let you all know. Not sure of the situation in other markets, but you Canadian 325i owners call your sales person!

(Before I received the reply from BMW Canada I priced out the nets to buy myself. $151 each, plus installation.)

AZBob · 06-09-2005, 12:17 AM

325i e90

I have the 'ette and did an ED about three weeks ago. I've got them too. I saw a 325i at the dealer this week that had them as well.

1stTbuyer · 06-09-2005, 12:59 AM

thanks for the replies.
I'll tell my dealer to specify on the PO to make sure they are added.

Robin_NL · 06-09-2005, 01:23 AM

As the only European in this thread I just say: I have'em!

And they are part of the Dynamic Executive Package here in my country. They are very functional. It's a pity though that the box in the trunk you have to pay for as another option.

ntpcrew13 · 06-09-2005, 09:34 AM

my father took my car into the dealer and they said it is not standard on all 330s. did i need to get some sort of package to get them? i dont understand how only some 330s have it standard. i dont know if the parts guy was just b/sing or what.

romeo26 · 06-09-2005, 11:02 AM

they are standard to what i know! your dealer just doesnt want to wast there time to put it on. well thats my guess!!!

johnfkitchen · 06-09-2005, 11:15 AM

The USA brochure has a photo which shows the nets. But they no doubt reserve the right to make changes.

scottz5 · 06-09-2005, 11:28 AM

In the US i think the sport seats get them and the non sports do not.

ntpcrew13 · 06-09-2005, 02:38 PM

so the cargo nets were only part of the sports package? if so that could be the reason why i didnt get them. that is the only package i did not get.

06-08-2005, 12:58 AM	#1
1stTbuyer New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: e30 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calif iTrader: (0)	what's with the cargo nets? On the literature brochures, and on their web page, BMWNA shows the E90 with cargo nets on the back of the front seats. I thought I had seen them on the early dealer models, but now I'm doubting myself. None of the ones I saw at the dealer recently had them. What are the folks with the US version of the car getting? Is it on the SP only? How about those in Europe and SA? Anyone who's done a ED remember if they got them? If they do exist for some countries, and it's advertised as standard in the US, would you reason one can insist they install such seats for cars that are ordered from the factory?
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06-08-2005, 02:08 AM	#2
drfluid Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2006 - 330i Navi, Premium Join Date: May 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA iTrader: (0)	Good point.. I asked my dealer about the net when I took the delivery of my 330i 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard from him yet... Would it be useful if I had those?? I'm not so sure about it, though.. __________________ 330i-NAV-Premium
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06-08-2005, 03:14 AM	#3
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06-08-2005, 03:16 AM	#4
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Any pics without them ?
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06-08-2005, 03:19 AM	#5
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	In south africa, the nets are standard on the 325's and 330's. The 320i and 320d don't have them. One thing that is confusing me, is some 320d/320i have those lights above the mirrors, and some don't. The dealer tried to tell me it's the lights package, but it isn't. I had a thorough look, and the cars with the "mirror lights" didn't have footwell lights, or the lights on the door handles (which surely are part of the lights package) Does anyone know why? I thought maybe exclusive models or sport models have it?
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06-08-2005, 11:39 AM	#6
1stTbuyer New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: e30 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calif iTrader: (0)	yes, I'd almost swear I've seen them in person when the models first arrive, yet today, the cars at the dealers in the US don't have them. I haven't had them in a car for 7 years, and I still miss not having them. I wish we could force the factory to put them in when ordering.
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06-08-2005, 12:04 PM	#7
RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Please chech out this thread at bimmerfest. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99906 In it, I said - "I remember taking a long look at both a fully equipped 330i and a completely base 325i, and on BOTH, I don't remember any kind of netting behind the front seats, and I sat in every seat at least a half dozen times of both cars. There was just that hard plastic backing, grooved out on the sides to better accommodate a person's knees/legs" This was in response to someone who said they had nets, and then Armen52 says there is a "a very small pull-out storage space there on the back of the front seats". If anyone can clarify this cargo nets behind the seats issue, it would be appreciated. Thanks.
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06-08-2005, 02:20 PM	#8
BMWChi Enlisted Member 1 Rep 38 Posts Drives: E90 (May 2) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I took European Delivery and did not have cargo nets on the back of the front seats. I don't particularily like them, so it didn't bother me. I was surprised they weren't there because I read on BMW standard features section of the E90 - "Front seatback storage nets", which is still on the site today. __________________ ~ E90 - SG / Black Leather / Brushed Aluminum / Navigation-iDrive / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / PDC / Sirius / Auto ~
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06-08-2005, 05:29 PM	#9
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Mine has them. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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06-08-2005, 07:15 PM	#10
Ponchoyu Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have them too! __________________ ________ 2006 330i Sapphire Black, Premium Package, Sport Package, 6 Sp, Active Steering
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06-08-2005, 07:33 PM	#11
ATC BMW Air Traffic Controller 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F32 Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	The last 2 posts that have them also have leather seats, could this be a leather/leatherette difference? __________________ Ordered 1/18/18, Built 2/1/18, Bremerhaven 2/7/18, Tirranna 2/9/18, Baltimore 2/24/18, 3/1/18 Delivery F32 Mineral Grey Metallic
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06-08-2005, 09:24 PM	#12
ntpcrew13 Lieutenant Colonel 110 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chicago,il (mokena) iTrader: (29) Garage List 06 pre sept model e ... [10.00] 2007 e61 [0.00] 2003 e53 [0.00] my winter ride [0.00] e90post chicago sub ... [0.00] e90post chicago mee ... [0.00]	i have a 330i with leather and my seats do not have the cargo nets.
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06-08-2005, 09:48 PM	#13
northcountry Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: minnesota iTrader: (0)	Mine has the nets. 330i \|manual\|sport\|leather\|winter\|satellite
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06-08-2005, 10:36 PM	#14
bmt_toronto Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M240i xDrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	At the launch events here in Toronto, all of the E90's (330i and 325i) had the seatback nets. And they are also listed a standard equipment on both models on bmw.ca. When my 325i arrived I noticed it didn't have them (and I really wanted them). My dealer said it was probably a mistake on the website. I emailed BMW Canada to tell them about the error and they replied that it's actually the cars they are incorrect. All 325i and 330i should have the nets, but only the 330's have them on the first shipments. They attributed the problem to an early build configuration error. The cars will be retrofitted if the owner wants the nets, they are currently working on the retrofit program. I was told to contact my dealer and tell them to keep a watch out for instructions to retrofit the nets to the 325i (this was about 1 week ago). Long post, but wanted to let you all know. Not sure of the situation in other markets, but you Canadian 325i owners call your sales person! (Before I received the reply from BMW Canada I priced out the nets to buy myself. $151 each, plus installation.) __________________ Brandon BMT_Toronto 2015 GTI Next Up: 2019 230i RWD
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06-09-2005, 12:17 AM	#15
AZBob New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2003 Mazda6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ iTrader: (0)	325i e90 I have the 'ette and did an ED about three weeks ago. I've got them too. I saw a 325i at the dealer this week that had them as well.
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06-09-2005, 12:59 AM	#16
1stTbuyer New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: e30 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calif iTrader: (0)	thanks for the replies. I'll tell my dealer to specify on the PO to make sure they are added.
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06-09-2005, 01:23 AM	#17
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	As the only European in this thread I just say: I have'em! And they are part of the Dynamic Executive Package here in my country. They are very functional. It's a pity though that the box in the trunk you have to pay for as another option.
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06-09-2005, 09:34 AM	#18
ntpcrew13 Lieutenant Colonel 110 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chicago,il (mokena) iTrader: (29) Garage List 06 pre sept model e ... [10.00] 2007 e61 [0.00] 2003 e53 [0.00] my winter ride [0.00] e90post chicago sub ... [0.00] e90post chicago mee ... [0.00]	my father took my car into the dealer and they said it is not standard on all 330s. did i need to get some sort of package to get them? i dont understand how only some 330s have it standard. i dont know if the parts guy was just b/sing or what.
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06-09-2005, 11:02 AM	#19
romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	they are standard to what i know! your dealer just doesnt want to wast there time to put it on. well thats my guess!!!
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06-09-2005, 11:15 AM	#20
johnfkitchen First Lieutenant 30 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 323is & 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eastern Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	The USA brochure has a photo which shows the nets. But they no doubt reserve the right to make changes.
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06-09-2005, 11:28 AM	#21
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	In the US i think the sport seats get them and the non sports do not. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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06-09-2005, 02:38 PM	#22
ntpcrew13 Lieutenant Colonel 110 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chicago,il (mokena) iTrader: (29) Garage List 06 pre sept model e ... [10.00] 2007 e61 [0.00] 2003 e53 [0.00] my winter ride [0.00] e90post chicago sub ... [0.00] e90post chicago mee ... [0.00]	so the cargo nets were only part of the sports package? if so that could be the reason why i didnt get them. that is the only package i did not get.
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