Reconsidering my dislike of the sport seats after 2 years of ownership

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Jun 5, 2007 | 08:23 AM

rodneyremington

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I've had my 2005 545i with sport package for 2 years and 20k miles. I found the sport seats uncomfortable for longer drives at first and stated so in several threads here in 2005. I have to say though that for the last 12-18 months I haven't had a problem with the seats. I find them pretty comfortable and definitely supportive of spirited driving. I was dead set on never owning a BMW with sport seats again and wanting comfort seats but now I could go with either seat and not have a problem.

just thought I would share.

Jun 5, 2007 | 08:28 AM

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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20 ----------------------------------------- 2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips! Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3 MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =) ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05

I still regret going on the cheap when deciding on whether to get the comfort seats or not. That was a mistake I'm never going to make again. I still dislike the sport seats. And wouldn't you know it the very next year it's standard with the Sport package. Thanks a lot BMW.

Jun 5, 2007 | 09:25 AM

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Just been in an 535d MSport loaner for the last week (I assume they are "sports" seats). As rodneyremington said, maybe one week isn't enough time but I'm sure glad to be back in comfort seats.

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Jun 5, 2007 | 09:39 AM

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I am confused-in 07 the sport package came with comfort seats which were more sporty to me than comfortable but still very comfortable-I didnt even think sport seats were an option as the comfort seats encompassed the sport seats.

In 08 are the sport seats backs? and if so what do theylook like in comparison to the comfort seats?

I love the comfort seats in 07 anyway-have gotten loads of comments. Even the little neck/head bolsters I have grown to love. I feel like I am in an airplane cockpit when I tighten the side bolsters and head/neck bolsters and everythign-I love em