View Poll Results: Did you get comfort seats or sports seats for your e60?
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comfort seats vs. sports seats
07-08-2005, 12:17 PM
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My Ride: 530d Sport, Mystic Blue, Dakota leather,Professional Navigation,BMW Assist, Blue Tooth Prep +telematics, 6 Disc Changer, ML/Alloy 8jx18", Graduated Tint windscreen, Auto-Dim Int + folding Mirrors, Comfort Seats - Electric, Through Load system inc Ski Bag, Bi Xenon Headlights plus washer system, Automatic Air Conditioning-Advanced, HiFi Speaker System, Fitted Floor Mats, clear bra
Never tried sport seats but the comfort seats are something else. The independently adjustable upper back is a must. If you do want to start chucking it around the corners just pump up the lateral support. You would think that thigh support was only for people with long legs. My wife is 5'4" and she uses thigh support for optimum comfort.
In all the cars I have previously owed the head rest are only for sleeping on, with comfort seats the head rests can actually be used for day to day use. Also it must depend on size, I am 6'1" and weigh 105kG, seats are good for a 350 mile trip.
Go for the comfort seats
In all the cars I have previously owed the head rest are only for sleeping on, with comfort seats the head rests can actually be used for day to day use. Also it must depend on size, I am 6'1" and weigh 105kG, seats are good for a 350 mile trip.
Go for the comfort seats
07-08-2005, 12:25 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with everything
Originally Posted by marksas' date='Jul 8 2005, 01:17 PM
Never tried sport seats but the comfort seats are something else.? The independently adjustable upper back is a must.? If you do want to start chucking it around the corners just pump up the lateral support.? You would think that thigh support was only for people with long legs.? My wife is 5'4" and she uses thigh support for optimum comfort.
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07-08-2005, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Angel eyes' date='Jul 8 2005, 07:45 PM
It?s a matter of price and weight too. Comfort seats = aprox 20 kg more x 2
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Well, that is not entirely correct. You are referring to a Swedish review which missed an important part of the info.
The standard seats are just slightly less heavy compared to sport seats which are then slightly less heavy than the comfort seats. BUT if you add electronically adjustable chairs (any kind) then they will be much heavier becuase of all the electronic motors. Yes, there are a few more in the Comfort seats but according to BMW.de the weight difference is as follows (e-adjustable within brackets)
Standard chairs 17 kg (32 kg)
Sport seats 15 kg (34 kg)
Comfort seats 20 kg (39 kg)
So with comfort seats compared to standard seats no e-adj. the difference would be 22 kg but standard seats WITH e-adj. would give a diff compared to comfort seats with just 7 kg.
I prefer seats with e-adj. and 7 kg up against standard seats and 5 kg up vs sport seats does not matter to me. I can skip breakfast and save more than that:-)
/Knubblo
07-08-2005, 02:21 PM
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My Ride: 535D Sport Auto
Originally Posted by 530dse' date='Jul 8 2005, 01:39 PM
I have upgraded to the comfort seats in my 535d Sport after trying both types on test drives.
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I notice you had active steering on your old car but have not opted for it again on your 535d. I did the same! Also I see you are going for the HiFi, If you haven't heard it yet you're gonna love it.
07-08-2005, 03:11 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I wish I got the comfort seats 
07-08-2005, 03:14 PM
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
As a comfort-seat driver, I am happy as a clam with my seats. Just had a 330 mile trip yesterday with them and was more comfy than I have ever been after such a drive. GREAT seats!
By the way, this is also one very quiet car. Most of the noise came from the A/C fan, even at 80+ mph.
By the way, this is also one very quiet car. Most of the noise came from the A/C fan, even at 80+ mph.
07-08-2005, 03:16 PM
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My Ride: F02 LCI Individual
Model Year: 2013
I currently have a loaner with standard seats.
After driving it only ten minutes I have back problems... Damn, I love the comfort seats and miss my car...
After driving it only ten minutes I have back problems... Damn, I love the comfort seats and miss my car...
07-08-2005, 03:43 PM
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I'd like to see a headrest retrofit option for sport seats. I'm pretty happy with the sports seats and coundn't justify the $1100 for comfort but I'd love to have a better headrest.... Someone couldn't make a nice little side business doing this as I imagine lots of people with both sports and regular seats would like the "winged" headrest that was actually a "rest" vs. "restraint."
07-08-2005, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Angel eyes' date='Jul 8 2005, 12:33 PM
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Sport seats and no regrets. Of course I've never sat in the comfort seats, so I can't miss what I've never had...
07-08-2005, 06:49 PM
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I had the sport seats in my 2005 545i, they were the most uncomfortable ever.... way too much lumbar.... very very annoying that BMW doesn't let you adjust it out.... only MORE and MORE lumbar...