2011 135i w/SPORT SEATS or NON-SPORT SEATS

Michael A · 09-14-2011, 09:42 AM

Guys I am about to buy a 2011 135i however I cannot tell by the window sticker if the car has "SPORT SEATS". It has Boston Leather, Premium Package which includes "power seats" and "SPORT SUSUPENSION".

Does anyone know if the INCLUDED SPORT SUSPENSION (there is no additional cost on the sticker) automatically upgrades the steering wheel and seats?

Ultimately the dealer will be sending me some photos which will determine 100% but I am waiting in anticipation if this is my new car or not. I don't know if I would buy the car without the "SPORT SEATS"

Thanks,

Michael

szcyxzh · 09-14-2011, 10:07 AM

sounds to me a regular 135i without m pkg. so regular seats. you can verify this via the price sheet.

Michael A · 09-14-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by szcyxzh

sounds to me a regular 135i without m pkg. so regular seats. you can verify this via the price sheet.

Definitely doesn't have M Sport package.

Where can I get the price sheet?

szcyxzh · 09-14-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael A

Definitely doesn't have M Sport package.

Where can I get the price sheet?

If no m pkg, then no sport seat either. if you really like the current build, then consider some aftermarket sport seat which are also really good.

price sheet? inquiry from your dealer then.

tracer bullet · 09-14-2011, 12:29 PM

There is, or at least was, a F/S ad here that had the sport seats from a 128i. Could be a consideration (though there may be a concern about power, non power, airbags, etc.).

Sport seats were mandatory for me, I didn't consider any cars without them. I am glad I did it - the "normal" seats are adequate but hell by the time I got a car I really wanted, modded it, etc. I would have been annoyed at myself forever for skimping there.

I got pretty good at ID'ing the seats from pictures (size / shape of the bolsters and if the front lower section could be pulled out or not). You may be as well but if not post a pic or two and you'll get an answer for sure.

Pangloss · 09-14-2011, 12:50 PM

You really need to test-drive both. I found the regular seats in the 128i unsupportive for me, mainly along the left side (like I was going to slide off the left-front part of the seat). But I'm a pretty big guy -- your mileage may vary. Plenty of folks here like them just fine.

I did not drive a 135i with Premium but without the M package. I really have no idea what seat that would have. I assume it's the same seat as the 128i but I could be wrong.

You need to drive them.

Michael A · 09-14-2011, 08:00 PM

They ended up being NON-sport seats. Really sucks because otherwise the car was perfect. 2011 135i with DCT, 1,100 miles YES eleven hundred miles, MSRP of $42,150 for $32,000 !!!!

So close, dont think I can live without the sport seats !!!

tracer bullet · 09-14-2011, 10:42 PM

Well.... if it's that great of a deal it may be worth the work to retrofit them.

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Michael A Private First Class 13 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	2011 135i w/SPORT SEATS or NON-SPORT SEATS Guys I am about to buy a 2011 135i however I cannot tell by the window sticker if the car has "SPORT SEATS". It has Boston Leather, Premium Package which includes "power seats" and "SPORT SUSUPENSION". Does anyone know if the INCLUDED SPORT SUSPENSION (there is no additional cost on the sticker) automatically upgrades the steering wheel and seats? Ultimately the dealer will be sending me some photos which will determine 100% but I am waiting in anticipation if this is my new car or not. I don't know if I would buy the car without the "SPORT SEATS" Thanks, Michael __________________ 2011 VW GTI 2009 BMW 135i 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 2009 VW CC VR6 Sport 2008 BMW 135i 2006 Lexus is350 2008 VW R32 2007 Nissan 350Z 2006 VW GTI 2006 Civic SI 2004 Acura TL 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 2000 Honda S2000 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1993 Toyota MR2Turbo 1996 Ford Probe GT 1994 Acura Integra GS-R 1992 Honda Prelude 1990 Nissan 300ZX 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 1990 VW Corrado 1990 Eagle Talon TSI Turbo 1990 Ford Mustang GT 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 1986 Ford Mustang SVO 1985 VW Scirocco
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szcyxzh First Lieutenant 19 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 128I Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	sounds to me a regular 135i without m pkg. so regular seats. you can verify this via the price sheet.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2410 Rep 3,544 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	There is, or at least was, a F/S ad here that had the sport seats from a 128i. Could be a consideration (though there may be a concern about power, non power, airbags, etc.). Sport seats were mandatory for me, I didn't consider any cars without them. I am glad I did it - the "normal" seats are adequate but hell by the time I got a car I really wanted, modded it, etc. I would have been annoyed at myself forever for skimping there. I got pretty good at ID'ing the seats from pictures (size / shape of the bolsters and if the front lower section could be pulled out or not). You may be as well but if not post a pic or two and you'll get an answer for sure.
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Pangloss Lieutenant 28 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	You really need to test-drive both. I found the regular seats in the 128i unsupportive for me, mainly along the left side (like I was going to slide off the left-front part of the seat). But I'm a pretty big guy -- your mileage may vary. Plenty of folks here like them just fine. I did not drive a 135i with Premium but without the M package. I really have no idea what seat that would have. I assume it's the same seat as the 128i but I could be wrong. You need to drive them. __________________ 2012 135i convertible, DCT, Black/Beige, HK, Prem, M sport, no nav.
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09-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#7
Michael A Private First Class 13 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	They ended up being NON-sport seats. Really sucks because otherwise the car was perfect. 2011 135i with DCT, 1,100 miles YES eleven hundred miles, MSRP of $42,150 for $32,000 !!!! So close, dont think I can live without the sport seats !!! __________________ 2011 VW GTI 2009 BMW 135i 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 2009 VW CC VR6 Sport 2008 BMW 135i 2006 Lexus is350 2008 VW R32 2007 Nissan 350Z 2006 VW GTI 2006 Civic SI 2004 Acura TL 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 2000 Honda S2000 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1993 Toyota MR2Turbo 1996 Ford Probe GT 1994 Acura Integra GS-R 1992 Honda Prelude 1990 Nissan 300ZX 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 1990 VW Corrado 1990 Eagle Talon TSI Turbo 1990 Ford Mustang GT 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 1986 Ford Mustang SVO 1985 VW Scirocco
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2410 Rep 3,544 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Well.... if it's that great of a deal it may be worth the work to retrofit them.
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