Standard seats or sport seats?

ALPINE6SPD · 05-10-2006, 11:02 AM

Try test driving 2 cars. One with sport seats and one without and see what you like.

ET90 · 05-10-2006, 11:16 AM

Go with alpines suggestion try test driving both.

vant · 05-10-2006, 11:29 AM

You don't by a BMW every day and since it is an expensive car already, I wouldn't mind the 650 EUR extra. The more since the sport seats are worth every cent of it! I test drove an E91 with sports seats from the dealer and afterwards drove the E90 of a friend of mine with standards. Believe me, the difference is huge!

I would also consider the leather instead of the leatherette (again: what is the difference on the total price of the car + it will certainly increase re-sale value). I also started with standard seats with half cloth-half leather and ended up with full leather sport ones. Not one second of regret! The extra EUR spent are easily forgotten once you drive your E90!!!

FlyingFinn · 05-10-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ajji

I am 1m80 and less than 75kg so the sport seats would not be an issue for me

O.k. they will fit you perfectly.

shragon · 05-10-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Try test driving 2 cars. One with sport seats and one without and see what you like.

yep. i did that, and i prefer the sport seats. one of the things that makes the sport package worth it imho.

ajji · 05-10-2006, 03:05 PM

Thanks again for all your replies!

It is good to have lots of feedback from E90 owners! As I did not had a chance to see the sport seats before it was difficult to know what to decide.You were very convincing so I found a way to stop by a car dealer this evening and was able to try the sport seats.
It is true that this seams to be a good option, it is more confortable and have a nice look and features. I drive a lot every day (about 130km) and it might be nice to have more confort

So finally I did call my dealer and got the sport seat added to my car order for 590 Euros instead of 650

I think I made the good choice, otherwise after all you have said if I would not have take the sport seats I would have always ask myself if it was not a mistake...

Bora20 · 05-10-2006, 08:52 PM

In Canada/US cars, if you get the sport seats, do they come with manual adjustments?

If you get the premium package with the electric seats and the sport package, are the sport seats then power?

ska///235i · 05-10-2006, 09:38 PM

Sport seats = Sports Package = lower height, sport seats, sport steering wheel, 17/18" rims......does that answer your question?

rayman · 05-10-2006, 09:47 PM

any pics for both ?

h_curtis · 05-11-2006, 06:40 AM

I test drove both and really prefer the sport seats. That is a lot of money though. As far as switching to leather? I wouldn't bother. Probably get better wear out of non leather seats. I loved my MBTex in my Mercedes. It wore like iron and looked great.

bruneian_alpine · 05-11-2006, 09:07 AM

this may be a silly question since the e90's the first beemer i've ever owned. is it possible to retrofit the sports seats to my bm? ive got the terra interior.

ALPINE6SPD · 05-11-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bruneian_alpine

this may be a silly question since the e90's the first beemer i've ever owned. is it possible to retrofit the sports seats to my bm? ive got the terra interior.

Yes but it would be major $$$$

tctic · 05-11-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bora20

In Canada/US cars, if you get the sport seats, do they come with manual adjustments?

If you get the premium package with the electric seats and the sport package, are the sport seats then power?

Sport seat comes with electrical adjustments or manual adjustments. It depends on whether you order the premium package or not in the 325i. In the 330i, electrical seats are standard for both standard and sport seats.

climkt · 05-11-2006, 06:45 PM

i had sports seats in my e36 325i coupe. the lateral support was not bad and enjoyed the thigh support. got tired of its ordinary looks and retrofitted original m3 coupe leather bucket seats from Quarry motors breakers, sheffield. those were in my opinion, the best looking and sporty seats with adjustable head rests. hope new e92 m3 coupe has proper buckets like e36 m3 coupe , as new audi s4 has the meanest seats so far in its class.

DILLIGAF · 05-11-2006, 08:34 PM

I say get the sport seats. I could feel the difference.

But really YOU should sit in both and see if you feel the difference. Then you can ask yourself if its worth the extra $$$. In Canada it comes as a part of the sport package and you dont have the option of just paying extra for the seats. It would be nice if they offerred that as an option alone.

Oz · 05-11-2006, 08:39 PM

I like the regular seats and I never had trouble with them on long drives as well...

markE90 · 05-11-2006, 08:39 PM

of course sport seats!! I regret that i didnt get it...my next BMW will have the sport, premium, CA, and lots of mods still!

simnew · 05-11-2006, 09:21 PM

Wow this has certainly raised a lot of passion !

I think if you are of athletic frame (rather than bought rather too many MacD's) then the sports seats are better mainly because of their adjustability. Particularly the ability to change the tilt of the seat squab. The extending thigh rest then comes into its own. However, I stand by my original comments regarding comfort. The standard seats are still very good and comparing the previous sports seats I had and the new standard ones - and I do drive for up to 4 hours at a time, then I don't think there's a lot in it. The MSports package is nice. The car looks better and the seats as we have all discussed are better too, you get the nicer wheel but you also get that very hard suspension and in my opinion, this is one thing that stops me buying the sports model. Its fine if you are in Germany but on British roads it is rather harsh and the one thing I asbolutely hated about my e46 330 Sport was the suspension which just picked up every grain of sand in the road and translated it into the cabin. The e90 is a bit better that the e46, but benefit is very marginal in my opinion and I do drive my car quite hard and in a country that has lots of sweeping bends, roubabouts and roads to test the handling

ek9hatch00 · 05-12-2006, 06:35 AM

was gonna get standard seats, but decided to go with the sport seats because they are a lot more comfortable for my size. never regretted

astra · 06-27-2006, 12:32 AM

go for the sports seats!

Nikki · 06-27-2006, 12:35 AM

I love the power adjustable side bolsters! I've never had a seat hold me like this one.

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Try test driving 2 cars. One with sport seats and one without and see what you like.

Great idea!

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05-10-2006, 11:16 AM	#24
ET90 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Go with alpines suggestion try test driving both.
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05-10-2006, 11:29 AM	#25
vant Enlisted Member 1 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW E91 320d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	You don't by a BMW every day and since it is an expensive car already, I wouldn't mind the 650 EUR extra. The more since the sport seats are worth every cent of it! I test drove an E91 with sports seats from the dealer and afterwards drove the E90 of a friend of mine with standards. Believe me, the difference is huge! I would also consider the leather instead of the leatherette (again: what is the difference on the total price of the car + it will certainly increase re-sale value). I also started with standard seats with half cloth-half leather and ended up with full leather sport ones. Not one second of regret! The extra EUR spent are easily forgotten once you drive your E90!!!
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05-10-2006, 03:05 PM	#28
ajji New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Saphirschwarz 320d Join Date: May 2006 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Thanks again for all your replies! It is good to have lots of feedback from E90 owners! As I did not had a chance to see the sport seats before it was difficult to know what to decide.You were very convincing so I found a way to stop by a car dealer this evening and was able to try the sport seats. It is true that this seams to be a good option, it is more confortable and have a nice look and features. I drive a lot every day (about 130km) and it might be nice to have more confort So finally I did call my dealer and got the sport seat added to my car order for 590 Euros instead of 650 I think I made the good choice, otherwise after all you have said if I would not have take the sport seats I would have always ask myself if it was not a mistake... __________________ My first BMW: 320d Saphirschwarz metallic + 159 rims + sports suspension
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05-10-2006, 08:52 PM	#29
Bora20 Lieutenant 17 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD iTrader: (0)	In Canada/US cars, if you get the sport seats, do they come with manual adjustments? If you get the premium package with the electric seats and the sport package, are the sport seats then power?
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05-10-2006, 09:38 PM	#30
ska///235i ***** noob 1368 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Sport seats = Sports Package = lower height, sport seats, sport steering wheel, 17/18" rims......does that answer your question? __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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05-10-2006, 09:47 PM	#31
rayman coming soon 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: PASSAT V6 4Motion Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dammam iTrader: (0)	any pics for both ? __________________
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05-11-2006, 06:40 AM	#32
h_curtis Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 252 Posts Drives: ordered blk s 330 sp, pr, cold Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: pittsburgh, pa (steeler country) iTrader: (0)	I test drove both and really prefer the sport seats. That is a lot of money though. As far as switching to leather? I wouldn't bother. Probably get better wear out of non leather seats. I loved my MBTex in my Mercedes. It wore like iron and looked great.
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05-11-2006, 09:07 AM	#33
bruneian_alpine Bruneian Alpine 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 320i Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brunei Darussalam iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	sport seat retrofit this may be a silly question since the e90's the first beemer i've ever owned. is it possible to retrofit the sports seats to my bm? ive got the terra interior. __________________ all these beemers...!!!!
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05-11-2006, 06:45 PM	#36
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	i had sports seats in my e36 325i coupe. the lateral support was not bad and enjoyed the thigh support. got tired of its ordinary looks and retrofitted original m3 coupe leather bucket seats from Quarry motors breakers, sheffield. those were in my opinion, the best looking and sporty seats with adjustable head rests. hope new e92 m3 coupe has proper buckets like e36 m3 coupe , as new audi s4 has the meanest seats so far in its class.
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05-11-2006, 08:34 PM	#37
DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I say get the sport seats. I could feel the difference. But really YOU should sit in both and see if you feel the difference. Then you can ask yourself if its worth the extra $$$. In Canada it comes as a part of the sport package and you dont have the option of just paying extra for the seats. It would be nice if they offerred that as an option alone. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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05-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#38
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like the regular seats and I never had trouble with them on long drives as well... __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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05-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#39
markE90 Major 74 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: AW X5 35d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (23)	of course sport seats!! I regret that i didnt get it...my next BMW will have the sport, premium, CA, and lots of mods still!
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05-11-2006, 09:21 PM	#40
simnew First Lieutenant 106 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GranCoupe MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Wow this has certainly raised a lot of passion ! I think if you are of athletic frame (rather than bought rather too many MacD's) then the sports seats are better mainly because of their adjustability. Particularly the ability to change the tilt of the seat squab. The extending thigh rest then comes into its own. However, I stand by my original comments regarding comfort. The standard seats are still very good and comparing the previous sports seats I had and the new standard ones - and I do drive for up to 4 hours at a time, then I don't think there's a lot in it. The MSports package is nice. The car looks better and the seats as we have all discussed are better too, you get the nicer wheel but you also get that very hard suspension and in my opinion, this is one thing that stops me buying the sports model. Its fine if you are in Germany but on British roads it is rather harsh and the one thing I asbolutely hated about my e46 330 Sport was the suspension which just picked up every grain of sand in the road and translated it into the cabin. The e90 is a bit better that the e46, but benefit is very marginal in my opinion and I do drive my car quite hard and in a country that has lots of sweeping bends, roubabouts and roads to test the handling
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05-12-2006, 06:35 AM	#41
ek9hatch00 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 254 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	was gonna get standard seats, but decided to go with the sport seats because they are a lot more comfortable for my size. never regretted
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06-27-2006, 12:32 AM	#42
astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	go for the sports seats!
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06-27-2006, 12:35 AM	#43
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I love the power adjustable side bolsters! I've never had a seat hold me like this one. __________________ Nikki
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