Forgot seat heaters!!!

Sadie114 · 07-15-2008, 07:57 PM

I just ordered a 128i vert and production is complete. It's sitting on the dock awaiting transport (day 5 of dock sitting). I ordered the premium and sport packages, but didn't realize that I wasn't getting the heated seats when I turned down the cold weather package!!

Anyone know if this can be added on at the dealer post production??

buckwheat986 · 07-15-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadie114

I just ordered a 128i vert and production is complete. It's sitting on the dock awaiting transport (day 5 of dock sitting). I ordered the premium and sport packages, but didn't realize that I wasn't getting the heated seats when I turned down the cold weather package!!

Anyone know if this can be added on at the dealer post production??

i don't think so...although I have read of some DIY's with heated seats...no worth it IMO

larryn · 07-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Bummer... It's possible to add them and there's usually a retrofit kit for them. You're probably better off bring the car to an upholsterer since they need to take the seats out and the leather/ette off of them.

It's going to cost a good bit more than the cost of the option though, unfortunately.

Sadie114 · 07-15-2008, 08:16 PM

Wow, not sure that I would want the seats taken off, etc...
This is my first BMW and first convertible for that matter. Any consensus on whether or not the heated seats are a "must have" on a vert?

larryn · 07-15-2008, 08:19 PM

Can't answer you, but ... You owe us pics!!! :smile: BW/SB vert seems like a very hard to picture combo. Welcome.

Artmasterx · 07-15-2008, 08:21 PM

If you are in SC, I would think it would be less of any issue than in the northern parts of the US. You may as well see if you think you want them once you get the car and go from there...

Sadie114 · 07-15-2008, 08:23 PM

I will get you some pics. They're telling me first week of August.

Agree, wasn't even a combo I thought about until I saw one at the dealer, but was a 135i vert with nav. Lots of stuff I didn't want to pay for... so I ordered a cheaper version.
The interior is actually kind of a two tone, black floor, dash etc.. With SB seats and accents. It looks good. Got the moonlight black top.

BJDrew · 07-15-2008, 08:30 PM

Get an electric blanket or some snow pants. Cheaper.

Sadie114 · 07-15-2008, 08:40 PM

Good point. I think I'll stop obsessing and just suck it up. Thanks for the input!

Slappy32@gmail.com · 07-16-2008, 12:48 AM

That's very ironic for me. We are moving to South Florida, so I left heated seats off and the dealer added them anyway by mistake.

sethchan · 07-16-2008, 01:11 AM

Seat heaters are nice to have, but not really essential in South Carolina. I don't think you'll miss them the way I would.

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Sadie114 New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Forgot seat heaters!!! I just ordered a 128i vert and production is complete. It's sitting on the dock awaiting transport (day 5 of dock sitting). I ordered the premium and sport packages, but didn't realize that I wasn't getting the heated seats when I turned down the cold weather package!! Anyone know if this can be added on at the dealer post production?? __________________ 128i Vert Blue Water/Savannah Beige Premium, Sport, Xenons, USB, Sat
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Bummer... It's possible to add them and there's usually a retrofit kit for them. You're probably better off bring the car to an upholsterer since they need to take the seats out and the leather/ette off of them. It's going to cost a good bit more than the cost of the option though, unfortunately.
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Sadie114 New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Wow, not sure that I would want the seats taken off, etc... This is my first BMW and first convertible for that matter. Any consensus on whether or not the heated seats are a "must have" on a vert? __________________ 128i Vert Blue Water/Savannah Beige Premium, Sport, Xenons, USB, Sat
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Can't answer you, but ... You owe us pics!!! :smile: BW/SB vert seems like a very hard to picture combo. Welcome.
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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	If you are in SC, I would think it would be less of any issue than in the northern parts of the US. You may as well see if you think you want them once you get the car and go from there... __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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Sadie114 New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	I will get you some pics. They're telling me first week of August. Agree, wasn't even a combo I thought about until I saw one at the dealer, but was a 135i vert with nav. Lots of stuff I didn't want to pay for... so I ordered a cheaper version. The interior is actually kind of a two tone, black floor, dash etc.. With SB seats and accents. It looks good. Got the moonlight black top. __________________ 128i Vert Blue Water/Savannah Beige Premium, Sport, Xenons, USB, Sat
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BJDrew Impatiently Waiting 7 Rep 105 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Get an electric blanket or some snow pants. Cheaper.
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Sadie114 New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Good point. I think I'll stop obsessing and just suck it up. Thanks for the input! __________________ 128i Vert Blue Water/Savannah Beige Premium, Sport, Xenons, USB, Sat
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Slappy32@gmail.com New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	That's very ironic for me. We are moving to South Florida, so I left heated seats off and the dealer added them anyway by mistake. __________________ 135i Convertible \| Cashmere Silver Metallic \| Savannah Beige Leather \| Moonlight Top \| Sport \| Premium \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Premium Sound \| iPod USB \| Sirius [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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sethchan Lieutenant 12 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Seat heaters are nice to have, but not really essential in South Carolina. I don't think you'll miss them the way I would.
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