Sports seats good for casual driver?

marmite · 02-07-2011, 11:00 AM

Hi,

I'd convinced myself that sports seats were worth going for, because so many people strongly recommend them on this forum.

I'm having cold feet now, I won't be doing any extreme driving - more likely I'll be doing long highway drives, where I want to be as comfortable as possible.

The sports seats do look good, so anyone able convince me one way or the other whether I'll be *less* comfortable in the sports seats than regular seats?

sfax · 02-07-2011, 11:49 AM

Aside from how they look, I test drove X3s with sports seats and standard seats and preferred the comfort of the sports seats. I do have quite an upright driving position to support my back - part of the reason for getting an X3 over an estate.

Marla17 · 02-07-2011, 12:06 PM

I test drove both too and the sports seats feel great. The support on them is great.

Ant Man · 02-07-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by marmite

Hi,

I'd convinced myself that sports seats were worth going for, because so many people strongly recommend them on this forum.

I'm having cold feet now, I won't be doing any extreme driving - more likely I'll be doing long highway drives, where I want to be as comfortable as possible.

The sports seats do look good, so anyone able convince me one way or the other whether I'll be *less* comfortable in the sports seats than regular seats?

Personally speaking, sports seats much more supportive and comfier for long drives than normal seats.

BIMMER UK 76 · 02-07-2011, 01:10 PM

Sport seats with SE suspension is the perfect balance of style, comfort and suport.

acey81 · 02-07-2011, 01:35 PM

Go for sport seats, they are your best bet. Wonder if we will ever see the comfort seats in the X3?

marmite · 02-07-2011, 02:21 PM

Thanks for all the comments, that reassures me of my decision.

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Originally Posted by acey81

Go for sport seats, they are your best bet. Wonder if we will ever see the comfort seats in the X3?

What are 'the comfort seats' ?

Nahoa · 02-07-2011, 05:33 PM

Sport seat are more comfortable to me. I particulary like the thight extension for long drives.

acey81 · 02-08-2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marmite

Thanks for all the comments, that reassures me of my decision.

What are 'the comfort seats' ?

Take a look: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t...ort_seats.html

Very comfortable!

LEDZEP · 02-08-2011, 04:14 PM

I have sports seats in my E90 and comfort seats in my X5. The sports seats are not just for spirited driving - they are much more comfortable and supportive, especially on long trips. You chose well, don't second guess yourself!

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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Aside from how they look, I test drove X3s with sports seats and standard seats and preferred the comfort of the sports seats. I do have quite an upright driving position to support my back - part of the reason for getting an X3 over an estate. __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Sport seat are more comfortable to me. I particulary like the thight extension for long drives. __________________
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