[Ukvet63]

I've looked at quite a few online that don't mention either seat so I'm not 100% sure what I'm looking at. Is there any obvious differences hat I could see in photos i.e. bolster shape, thigh support, stitching pattern or anything as, tbh, I don't want to travel a lot of miles, get to the car then realise that it doesn't have the seats I want. Thanks

[335xiRyan]

Originally Posted by Ukvet63

I've looked at quite a few online that don't mention either seat so I'm not 100% sure what I'm looking at. Is there any obvious differences hat I could see in photos i.e. bolster shape, thigh support, stitching pattern or anything as, tbh, I don't want to travel a lot of miles, get to the car then realise that it doesn't have the seats I want. Thanks

Get the VIN and use mdecoder to find out which seats it has (Nappa vs Dakota leather), Comfort seat, sport seat, etc). Search this forum, there are posts that show pictures of each style.

Here are the comfort seats in the link below. They are really nice in my opinion. The only downside is the bottom is not as bolstered as sport seats. This does however make it easier to enter/exit the car but I don't feel as planted or secure in them.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ort+sport+seat

Here are sport seats

[Neusser]

Originally Posted by Ukvet63

I am looking for a mile munching g30/g31 but was wondering if I should be looking for a car with comfort seats or will the standard M Sport seats be good enough for a regular 500 mile round trips. Any experience of either would be appreciated. Any opinions?

I tried both before buying and preferred the sport seats. That said, I also specified the whole car with dynamics in mind, so it made sense to get the seats with the better bolstering.

The one complaint I have with the sport seats is that they lack a rocker function. My M2C has this function and it allows you to tip the seat back, which gets it up under my thigh and makes the whole seat even more cosseting. The 5er sometimes gives me a bit of thigh pain, since there is a gap between my front part of my hamstring and the cushion.

The G30/31 LCI (over here, at least) also got an upgrade option for the M5/M-Multifunction seat, just with an M badge in place of the M5 badge. I am considering sourcing these, as they would finish the car, IMO.

[Ukvet63]

Originally Posted by Neusser

I tried both before buying and preferred the sport seats. That said, I also specified the whole car with dynamics in mind, so it made sense to get the seats with the better bolstering.

The one complaint I have with the sport seats is that they lack a rocker function. My M2C has this function and it allows you to tip the seat back, which gets it up under my thigh and makes the whole seat even more cosseting. The 5er sometimes gives me a bit of thigh pain, since there is a gap between my front part of my hamstring and the cushion.

The G30/31 LCI (over here, at least) also got an upgrade option for the M5/M-Multifunction seat, just with an M badge in place of the M5 badge. I am considering sourcing these, as they would finish the car, IMO.

I have an F11 that has the rocker feature and I find it fantastic as it gives great under thigh support on long journeys which I feel I will really miss. Wonder if it would be possible to retro fit something to do the same? ��

[Ukvet63]

Originally Posted by 335xiRyan

Get the VIN and use mdecoder to find out which seats it has (Nappa vs Dakota leather), Comfort seat, sport seat, etc). Search this forum, there are posts that show pictures of each style.

Here are the comfort seats in the link below. They are really nice in my opinion. The only downside is the bottom is not as bolstered as sport seats. This does however make it easier to enter/exit the car but I don't feel as planted or secure in them.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ort+sport+seat

Here are sport seats

Thanks for that. Another stupid question but what is mdecoder and where can you get it from? Thinking about your post I suppose if I find the right car without comforts I could always buy the comfort seats and swap them for the sports, that's an option. Thanks

[Neusser]

Originally Posted by Ukvet63

I have an F11 that has the rocker feature and I find it fantastic as it gives great under thigh support on long journeys which I feel I will really miss. Wonder if it would be possible to retro fit something to do the same? ��

Yeah. I don't know why it isn't a standard adjustment. It makes the thigh extender so much more useful, too, as the rocker gets your thighs ON the seat cushion, rather than kinda floating above it near the front...

[Ukvet63]

Originally Posted by Neusser

Yeah. I don't know why it isn't a standard adjustment. It makes the thigh extender so much more useful, too, as the rocker gets your thighs ON the seat cushion, rather than kinda floating above it near the front...

I don't think it's an option is it? Do you get it on the comfort seats or comfort pack? That is very desirable for me as it will be a motorway car and I use it at max at the moment. Not sure if was standard on mine as I got at just over 12 months old but I think it has the standard SE seats so I'd imagine they all have it on F10/F11, well maybe haha.

[335xiRyan]

Originally Posted by Ukvet63

Thanks for that. Another stupid question but what is mdecoder and where can you get it from? Thinking about your post I suppose if I find the right car without comforts I could always buy the comfort seats and swap them for the sports, that's an option. Thanks

Enter vin and see options on car:
https://www.mdecoder.com/