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i'm used to very stiff and narrow seats in porsches and other sports cars so the 2005 sports seats in my e60 are TOO comfortable for me. i feel like i am sitting on a sofa and can probably fall asleep if i tried.
but if i were used to lexus and cadillacs, then i'm sure i would think the e60 seats are not as comfy...
but if i were used to lexus and cadillacs, then i'm sure i would think the e60 seats are not as comfy...
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Originally Posted by RaZCaL' post='278232' date='May 4 2006, 06:51 PM
Anyone have problem with the seats in the e60 or is it just me? I have the premium package with leather seats that has the lumbar support (not comfort seats) and I find them very uncomfortable. After sitting through long rides, my lower back starts to hurt. I also find the back seats not very comfortable.
Anyone else experience this?
Anyone else experience this?
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I have to say that it is only the headrests that are annoying on the standard or sports seats, when I tried the comfort seats out they didn't seem to go down that far compared with the part manual sport seat and I like to sit really low.
So part manual sport seats with comfort headrests would be my choice.
So part manual sport seats with comfort headrests would be my choice.
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You are correct, standard seats of the E60 are not comfortable at all. even with Lumbar support. My car originaly was fittede with standard seats in Dakota leather and they were terrible sprcially for long trips. Seats of my older car (E39) were much more supportive. Any how, I am a very happy man now as I replaced these seats with BMW comfort seats. Oh what a diiference
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Anyone have problem with the seats in the e60 or is it just me? I have the premium package with leather seats that has the lumbar support (not comfort seats) and I find them very uncomfortable. After sitting through long rides, my lower back starts to hurt. I also find the back seats not very comfortable.
Anyone else experience this?
Anyone else experience this?
I have the sports seats and, like Tony the Tiger says, they're great.
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I tested the comfort seats, and they were clearly more comfortable than the sports seats. Just didn't like the look of them (particularly the headrest thingy) and seemed too pricey at the time. I'll get them next time though.
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Originally Posted by gIzzE' post='324962' date='Aug 21 2006, 07:08 PM
I have to say that it is only the headrests that are annoying on the standard or sports seats, when I tried the comfort seats out they didn't seem to go down that far compared with the part manual sport seat and I like to sit really low.
So part manual sport seats with comfort headrests would be my choice.![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
So part manual sport seats with comfort headrests would be my choice.
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I travel 1000+KM per week (long distance motorway drives) so seating comfort is absolutely crucial for me. I have found an ideal seating position now, but had to invest time testing/searching for it. Before then I also started getting lower back aches. The small adjustments that the (part) electric Sport Seats allow you to do are a big help to getting that perfect position.
But as gIzzE wrote above, what's up with the headrests on the Sports Seats? Is there ANYONE on planet earth who's back/neck is shaped to lean comfortably on these headrests? - I am also prepared to let animals join in this competition!
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='324882' date='Aug 21 2006, 01:22 PM
I know i should not be resting my head when driving but have you driven the new volvo? I think they designed those seats especially for me. I like the way they feel.
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In response to xBMWx request, you can get comfort seats from a very reliable supplier in Germany, the company name is bavariateile they could be found at ebay, you may also try this link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E60-Komfort-Lederausstattung-komplett-original-BMW_W0QQitemZ190023053673QQihZ009QQcategoryZ53954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
One word about comfort seats, the head rests looks[u] nice but I definitly prefer the standard one as with the comfort seat head rest you get the feeling feeling that you have laways to lean your head forward, which is not very comfortable.
Talking about the Volvo seats, which I always considered to have the best ergonomic design I have ever experienced, till I had these comofort seats which are as comfortable specially in long trips plus the added vlaue of vast range of adjustment.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E60-Komfort-Lederausstattung-komplett-original-BMW_W0QQitemZ190023053673QQihZ009QQcategoryZ53954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
One word about comfort seats, the head rests looks[u] nice but I definitly prefer the standard one as with the comfort seat head rest you get the feeling feeling that you have laways to lean your head forward, which is not very comfortable.
Talking about the Volvo seats, which I always considered to have the best ergonomic design I have ever experienced, till I had these comofort seats which are as comfortable specially in long trips plus the added vlaue of vast range of adjustment.
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Originally Posted by mwaly' post='325326' date='Aug 22 2006, 04:57 PM
In response to xBMWx request, you can get comfort seats from a very reliable supplier in Germany, the company name is bavariateile they could be found at ebay, you may also try this link
I have bought from them before, that is who I got my M5 steering wheel with paddle shift from, good company.
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Originally Posted by mwaly' post='324972' date='Aug 21 2006, 06:36 PM
You are correct, standard seats of the E60 are not comfortable at all. even with Lumbar support. My car originaly was fittede with standard seats in Dakota leather and they were terrible sprcially for long trips. Seats of my older car (E39) were much more supportive. Any how, I am a very happy man now as I replaced these seats with BMW comfort seats. Oh what a diiference ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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I've had a Merc and Audi before but have found that the Sports Seats in my 530d are giving me back pain, my wife suggested a small tube pillow which has sorted out the back pain but doesn't look cool
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