Comfort Seats
10-25-2005, 04:35 PM
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My Ride: 07 530 xiT, ED, titanium gray, Sirius, Logic7, Nav, HUD, PDC, comfort access, comfort seats, butt warmers
I'm considering ordering comfort seats with a 530xiT wagon. I haven't found a 5 series vehicle on local dealer lots with comfort seats installed. But, on the 7 series, the comfort seat headrest is so wide that when I turn my head to the left (to check traffic before changing lanes), I can't see out the windows in the back.
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
10-25-2005, 06:09 PM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
Not mine hope this helps 
10-25-2005, 06:19 PM
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550 and I don't have a problem with the seats and the view. I had a 04 745 and it didn't bother me in that car either. in the 550 the comfort seat head rest come to with about 3" of the edge of the seat. I had comfort seats in both cars and I think is best option.
10-25-2005, 07:06 PM
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If that was the case, they wouldnt offer them. I test drove a 550 a week ago with comfort seats and had no problem, im 5'11". It is a must have option once you have sat in them.
10-25-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kurjan' date='Oct 25 2005, 07:35 PM
I'm considering ordering comfort seats with a 530xiT wagon.? I haven't found a 5 series vehicle on local dealer lots with comfort seats installed.? But, on the 7 series, the comfort seat headrest is so wide that when I turn my head to the left (to check traffic before changing lanes), I can't see out the windows in the back.
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view?? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view?? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
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10-26-2005, 08:06 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i, Titanium Silver, Gray Leather, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Sound PKG, Cold PKG, STEP Tranny, Power sun shades, fold rear seats, rear seat heating, PDC, Nav
No problem with mine....I love those seats! 
10-26-2005, 08:43 AM
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Those headrest aren't that big to obstruct your view 
10-26-2005, 08:53 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by kurjan' date='Oct 26 2005, 02:35 AM
I'm considering ordering comfort seats with a 530xiT wagon.? I haven't found a 5 series vehicle on local dealer lots with comfort seats installed.? But, on the 7 series, the comfort seat headrest is so wide that when I turn my head to the left (to check traffic before changing lanes), I can't see out the windows in the back.
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view?? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view?? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
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The CS's headrest is not that much wider compared to the sport or regular seat, but they are thicker.
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Nope, nothing is blocking the view, the COMFORT seats are must!
10-27-2005, 03:54 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xiT, Silver Gray, Automatic, Navigation, Heads Up Display; Premium Package, Comfort Seats, Logic 7 Sound System
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Originally Posted by kurjan' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:35 PM
I'm considering ordering comfort seats with a 530xiT wagon.? I haven't found a 5 series vehicle on local dealer lots with comfort seats installed.? But, on the 7 series, the comfort seat headrest is so wide that when I turn my head to the left (to check traffic before changing lanes), I can't see out the windows in the back.
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view?? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
Does anyone know if the comfort seat headrest in the 5 series is wide enough to block the view?? (I'm 6 feet tall, normally proportioned for my height.)
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No problem here. Comfort seats are the way to go.