Is it worth to go for Sport Seat?

clwwong · 06-17-2009, 06:44 AM

I just ordered my Z4 35i, and I am still struggling whether I should opt for the Sport Seat. It costed around USD$ 2,000 (after tax) in where I live. Any suggestions?

Z4 Beemer · 06-17-2009, 07:01 AM

Yes, get the Sports Seats! I think the base of the standard seat looks too flat.

juhap · 06-17-2009, 07:47 AM

They're also less sporty than they used to be, because there's less thigh support now (compared to the M seats in the E86).

Other than that I think I prefer them over the old ones.

clwwong · 06-17-2009, 08:18 AM

Thank you!

siscobmw · 06-17-2009, 09:17 AM

I took sport seats, they are better than flat standard ones, and also if you go for manual sport seats, you can adjust bolster electrically, so you can find the best holdduring corners....
Francesco from Italy

Raja Ventureshield · 06-17-2009, 10:39 PM

i would not get a bmw without a sport pkg. it's more than just seats. you get better wheels too which i always end up selling as I would replace them with aftermarket. In this case I always end up recooping my money.

WP · 06-18-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by clwwong

I just ordered my Z4 35i, and I am still struggling whether I should opt for the Sport Seat. It costed around USD$ 2,000 (after tax) in where I live. Any suggestions?

If you have lover shortener than 5'3", try to ask whether she feels confortable. I like the sport seat, but finally ordered the standard one because of her comment

patrice03 · 06-18-2009, 02:50 AM

well, in that case; everyone will try to justify its choice ..
In my case, the answer is no:
Why ?
- did not want to spend more that 5000 EUR in options on the base s23i , so did prioritize options
- Had sport seats in previous bm and wanted to change
- the z4 normal seats are good and look good with enough boslter. they seem to be far better than normal seats in a series 3 for ex. besides, they dont look like "cheap standard seats" see picture. I am happy with it, and dont regret

In your case ?
Considering it is a s35i, actually may opt for it.. but seems to me very but very expensive in your country. just go to dealer, have a look, sit and decide.

JeF4y · 06-18-2009, 08:30 AM

The sports package was key to us as well. More than just seats, suspension, wheels, etc. However, having seats that were adjustable in MANY ways as well as having a memory is a huge option for us as I'm 6'2" and my wife is 5'3" so there's a lot of adjustment that needs to occur between the two of us to be comfortable and safe.

arisk · 06-29-2009, 04:12 AM

You have to go for the sports seats for sure...!! I bought the car without the sport seats and I delivered it and now I'm "crying"...

aheinz_71 · 06-29-2009, 04:56 AM

I have taken the sport seats but I think it would be ok without also.

One thing to consider: Since the sport seats have a firmer fit to your body you also tend to sweat more in them (which is bad since for the E89 there is no seat ventilation option available).

Obviously the firm fit comes in handy when you want to drive in a sporty way - but for normal driving I guess the normal seats will do just fine.

I am not sure whether I would order them again - but then my dream seat is the comfort seat from the 5 and 7 series...

155MPH · 06-29-2009, 09:49 PM

I saw the standard seats in a Z4 this past weekend and I say yes, do not buy a car without the sport seats. The standard seats are a dissappointment.

clwwong · 06-30-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by arisk

You have to go for the sports seats for sure...!! I bought the car without the sport seats and I delivered it and now I'm "crying"...

Is it that bad?

Can you tell me more about it. Thanks.

welbo · 06-30-2009, 02:46 AM

To me Sport Seat is a must!
I love the side and thigh support it provide. Not impt to some but very impt to me!

zEdP · 06-30-2009, 10:31 AM

I don't like the look of the sport seats. Especially the upper side view; bulky.

The standard E89 seats are softer and more comfortable then my previous E85 M-seats. So I didn’t order the sport seats on my 30i.

richtorr · 06-30-2009, 10:03 PM

agreed i wouldnt get any bmw w/o the sport package. i def. feel its worth it for the seats and rims alone, but compare standard z4 seats to standard 3 series seats and they look and feel so much better. i think the daily driver who's not so car crazy and just wants a beautiful machine wouldn't mind not having the sport package. i on the other hand love being able to adjust those side bolsters.

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juhap Lieutenant 14 Rep 530 Posts Drives: sDrive35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	They're also less sporty than they used to be, because there's less thigh support now (compared to the M seats in the E86). Other than that I think I prefer them over the old ones.
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siscobmw freude am fahren ....scheiden freude... 17 Rep 299 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive30i tiefseeblau Join Date: May 2009 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	I took sport seats, they are better than flat standard ones, and also if you go for manual sport seats, you can adjust bolster electrically, so you can find the best holdduring corners.... Francesco from Italy
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	i would not get a bmw without a sport pkg. it's more than just seats. you get better wheels too which i always end up selling as I would replace them with aftermarket. In this case I always end up recooping my money.
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patrice03 Private First Class 13 Rep 164 Posts Drives: z23 318d f30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: europe iTrader: (0)	well, in that case; everyone will try to justify its choice .. In my case, the answer is no: Why ? - did not want to spend more that 5000 EUR in options on the base s23i , so did prioritize options - Had sport seats in previous bm and wanted to change - the z4 normal seats are good and look good with enough boslter. they seem to be far better than normal seats in a series 3 for ex. besides, they dont look like "cheap standard seats" see picture. I am happy with it, and dont regret In your case ? Considering it is a s35i, actually may opt for it.. but seems to me very but very expensive in your country. just go to dealer, have a look, sit and decide.
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JeF4y Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 14 X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	The sports package was key to us as well. More than just seats, suspension, wheels, etc. However, having seats that were adjustable in MANY ways as well as having a memory is a huge option for us as I'm 6'2" and my wife is 5'3" so there's a lot of adjustment that needs to occur between the two of us to be comfortable and safe. __________________ Current: 14 X1 35i - M Sport - Ultimate pkg - Mineral Gray ext / Black & brushed aluminum int. Prev: 09 Z4 35i Black w/white napa leather & every option possible =)
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arisk Private 10 Rep 62 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 sDrive23i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	You have to go for the sports seats for sure...!! I bought the car without the sport seats and I delivered it and now I'm "crying"...
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aheinz_71 Private First Class 2 Rep 172 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I have taken the sport seats but I think it would be ok without also. One thing to consider: Since the sport seats have a firmer fit to your body you also tend to sweat more in them (which is bad since for the E89 there is no seat ventilation option available). Obviously the firm fit comes in handy when you want to drive in a sporty way - but for normal driving I guess the normal seats will do just fine. I am not sure whether I would order them again - but then my dream seat is the comfort seat from the 5 and 7 series...
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welbo Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	To me Sport Seat is a must! I love the side and thigh support it provide. Not impt to some but very impt to me!
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zEdP Ed 18 Rep 298 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I don't like the look of the sport seats. Especially the upper side view; bulky. The standard E89 seats are softer and more comfortable then my previous E85 M-seats. So I didn’t order the sport seats on my 30i.
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richtorr 328i/AW, Coral/prem., sport, 5 Rep 219 Posts Drives: e93 m sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: brooklyn, ny iTrader: (0)	agreed i wouldnt get any bmw w/o the sport package. i def. feel its worth it for the seats and rims alone, but compare standard z4 seats to standard 3 series seats and they look and feel so much better. i think the daily driver who's not so car crazy and just wants a beautiful machine wouldn't mind not having the sport package. i on the other hand love being able to adjust those side bolsters.
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