Powered seats...worth it?

Jumpman · 05-11-2008, 04:55 PM

So, I notice a lot of people don't get the powered seats option (unless they got premium pkg). I guess the question I have is what is it like adjusting the seats manually? And especially what is it like when someone gets in the back seat? Does it get out of the way easily? And does it go back to where it was before easily as well? Any info would be helpful.
Thanks!!

topvega · 05-11-2008, 04:58 PM

the manual seats are great... they get out of the way nicely to let a passenger into the rear and they also come back to where you had them originally positioned... and the nice part is you don't have to wait a month for the seats to do this like with the power seats...

doubleA · 05-11-2008, 05:01 PM

Do the manual seats go any lower than the power seats?

RayI · 05-11-2008, 05:02 PM

My sentiments exactly. This is my third BMW and the first without power seats. I will never again spend the $$ for them.

Brix · 05-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Sport seats a must. Power seats a waste for me as I was trying to keep my 135 as close to 35k as possible.

Jumpman · 05-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Hrmmm... may have to change my order...

topvega · 05-11-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleA

Do the manual seats go any lower than the power seats?

Don't know if they go lower then the power but they do go up and down and it really does not take long to get them to were you want...

imported_NA · 05-11-2008, 05:52 PM

I have manual sport seats but only to save money. If it was a no cost option (it's not), I would choose power.

Lester · 05-11-2008, 05:53 PM

The only advantage they have is memory. Otherwise - it takes just a few seconds to adjust. The adjustments are the same. The standard seats have the electric lumbar adjustment too.

Cuz5150 · 05-11-2008, 05:53 PM

NO power seats!

waste of $$$'s, and when the car gets older we all know they tend to stop working.
I never adjust the seat, unless my Gf takes the car. It takes me 3 seconds to bring the seat back where i want it. Whats the big deal?
Same thing with power mirrors, i adjusted them the day i got the car and never have touch them sinse then.... That should be an option too, if you ask me

Lester · 05-11-2008, 05:58 PM

I agree. The manual seats are perfect. You get longitudal direction, height, backrest, tilt and thigh support adjustments (manual). These work very quickly and effectively. In addition, you get an elctrical switch for backrest width. You also get convenient entry, for rear seat entry with previous position memory that works faster than the all-electric seats. All in all - there is nothing different except you have to use a few muscles.

AchtungF80 · 05-11-2008, 05:58 PM

It's one less thing to break for those of us who intend to keep the car beyond the warranty.

BMW Dreamer · 05-11-2008, 06:04 PM

Power seats are great but not needed with BMW sport seats. I have sat in both. If somebody said "GET THE POWER SEATS AND I WILL PAY FOR THEM" then I would get them. OK.

BullishMB · 05-11-2008, 06:29 PM

I originally didn't include them in my order, but with the leather and bmw assist it was worth it to add the premium package IMO.

WhiteOne · 05-11-2008, 06:31 PM

I have heard that they are lighter too.

amdmaxx · 05-11-2008, 06:44 PM

Power seats add weight !!!
Nobody wants that..

mistermojorizin · 05-12-2008, 12:13 AM

i'm curious how much weight the power seats add. i personally need power seats because i need to make adjustments while driving to get a good seating position and also, the power seats have more fine adjustments for the best driving position possible. also, i like the memory function. although i don't use that as often.

doubleA · 05-12-2008, 12:53 AM

So do the manual seats really get automatic adjustable bolsters as it shows in the images above?

gocal73 · 05-12-2008, 01:18 AM

in my case I'll be sharing the car with my wife. I really appreciate the memory seats in our 5-series. The non-memory power seats in my e36 convertible are a waste.

Dan203 · 05-12-2008, 01:41 AM

Do the power seats have a quick release to let people into the back? or do you have to use some sort of powered motor to lean the seat forward? It would be kind of lame if the power seats took longer to let someone in the back.

Dan

mistermojorizin · 05-12-2008, 02:00 AM

you pull a mechanical thing in the back of the seat and it leans forward, this is enough space for most people to get in, but if you want to move it even further up, there's an electric button you hold and then when you move it back it remembers your position. it moves relatively slowly. but if i planned to have people in the back all the time i wouldn't get a 1er to begin with.

Dan203 · 05-12-2008, 02:07 AM

So a mechanical handle allows you to quickly lean the seat forward and the only time you need to use the electrical switch is when that's not enough? If so then that should be fine. I don't have people in the back much anyway and if I do the forward leaning seat will probably be enough to let them in.

Dan

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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Powered seats...worth it? So, I notice a lot of people don't get the powered seats option (unless they got premium pkg). I guess the question I have is what is it like adjusting the seats manually? And especially what is it like when someone gets in the back seat? Does it get out of the way easily? And does it go back to where it was before easily as well? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!!
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topvega Kinda sorta banned on N54 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 135 SGM JB3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Exit 91 iTrader: (0)	the manual seats are great... they get out of the way nicely to let a passenger into the rear and they also come back to where you had them originally positioned... and the nice part is you don't have to wait a month for the seats to do this like with the power seats... __________________
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doubleA Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 278 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx, AZ iTrader: (0)	Do the manual seats go any lower than the power seats?
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RayI Too Torquey 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Sedona 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	My sentiments exactly. This is my third BMW and the first without power seats. I will never again spend the $$ for them.
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Brix Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 18' Grigio Telesto F80-6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Sport seats a must. Power seats a waste for me as I was trying to keep my 135 as close to 35k as possible. __________________ I love this country!
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05-11-2008, 05:52 PM	#8
imported_NA Private 2 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I have manual sport seats but only to save money. If it was a no cost option (it's not), I would choose power. __________________ 135i Coupe .. Titanium Silver .. Coral .. 6 Speed .. Sport .. Cold Weather * Ordered: April 7 * Production Completed: April 16 * Delivered: May 10th
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05-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	The only advantage they have is memory. Otherwise - it takes just a few seconds to adjust. The adjustments are the same. The standard seats have the electric lumbar adjustment too. __________________ 2008 135i, Jet Black, 6 spd, Canadian Sport package, black leatherette, manual seats, aluminum glacier trim, PDC. 1983 E21 Delphin, M10, 5 speed, LSD, MSW wheels, recaro seats, Hartge strut brace, rear sway bar. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	NO power seats! waste of $$$'s, and when the car gets older we all know they tend to stop working. I never adjust the seat, unless my Gf takes the car. It takes me 3 seconds to bring the seat back where i want it. Whats the big deal? Same thing with power mirrors, i adjusted them the day i got the car and never have touch them sinse then.... That should be an option too, if you ask me __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I agree. The manual seats are perfect. You get longitudal direction, height, backrest, tilt and thigh support adjustments (manual). These work very quickly and effectively. In addition, you get an elctrical switch for backrest width. You also get convenient entry, for rear seat entry with previous position memory that works faster than the all-electric seats. All in all - there is nothing different except you have to use a few muscles. Attached Images __________________ 2008 135i, Jet Black, 6 spd, Canadian Sport package, black leatherette, manual seats, aluminum glacier trim, PDC. 1983 E21 Delphin, M10, 5 speed, LSD, MSW wheels, recaro seats, Hartge strut brace, rear sway bar. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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05-11-2008, 06:04 PM	#13
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Power seats are great but not needed with BMW sport seats. I have sat in both. If somebody said "GET THE POWER SEATS AND I WILL PAY FOR THEM" then I would get them. OK.
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05-11-2008, 06:29 PM	#14
BullishMB Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I originally didn't include them in my order, but with the leather and bmw assist it was worth it to add the premium package IMO.
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WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I have heard that they are lighter too.
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05-11-2008, 06:44 PM	#16
amdmaxx My gift Registry: M2 119 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: Future Mowner of Monster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Power seats add weight !!! Nobody wants that..
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05-12-2008, 12:13 AM	#17
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i'm curious how much weight the power seats add. i personally need power seats because i need to make adjustments while driving to get a good seating position and also, the power seats have more fine adjustments for the best driving position possible. also, i like the memory function. although i don't use that as often. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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doubleA Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 278 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx, AZ iTrader: (0)	So do the manual seats really get automatic adjustable bolsters as it shows in the images above?
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05-12-2008, 01:18 AM	#19
gocal73 Private First Class 5 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Memory Seats are nice to have in my case I'll be sharing the car with my wife. I really appreciate the memory seats in our 5-series. The non-memory power seats in my e36 convertible are a waste.
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	Do the power seats have a quick release to let people into the back? or do you have to use some sort of powered motor to lean the seat forward? It would be kind of lame if the power seats took longer to let someone in the back. Dan
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mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	you pull a mechanical thing in the back of the seat and it leans forward, this is enough space for most people to get in, but if you want to move it even further up, there's an electric button you hold and then when you move it back it remembers your position. it moves relatively slowly. but if i planned to have people in the back all the time i wouldn't get a 1er to begin with. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	So a mechanical handle allows you to quickly lean the seat forward and the only time you need to use the electrical switch is when that's not enough? If so then that should be fine. I don't have people in the back much anyway and if I do the forward leaning seat will probably be enough to let them in. Dan
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