[parkpo31]

Hi,

I am planning on ordering a jet black 335i in the next day or so. I've finally made the decision to go with black leatherette (less maintenance) as I plan to buy and keep the car for many years. Consequently I will be ordering the sports package (w/ paddles) but not the entire Premium package (just the BMW Assist/BT option).

Does anyone know if the sports seats that come with the sports package are power adjusted or manually adjusted?

Thanks for your help and I look forward to join the BMW ranks in the near future!

[AHY]

power adjusted seats come standard on the e92 335i in either leather/leatherette.

[parkpo31]

Thanks!

[ParaDiddle]

Don't let "less maintnenace" be the reason you don't get leather! Are you joking? Quality leather can last 8-10 years easy. Take it to a detail shop once a year and get the seats conditioned, or just wipe it on and off yourself.

leatherette is cheap and lame and doesn't belong in a nice car. Oh, and your in Atlanta. Have fun sticking to your seats.

Originally Posted by parkpo31

Hi,

I am planning on ordering a jet black 335i in the next day or so. I've finally made the decision to go with black leatherette (less maintenance) as I plan to buy and keep the car for many years. Consequently I will be ordering the sports package (w/ paddles) but not the entire Premium package (just the BMW Assist/BT option).

Does anyone know if the sports seats that come with the sports package are power adjusted or manually adjusted?

Thanks for your help and I look forward to join the BMW ranks in the near future!

[cal99_99]

I believe BMW assist is standard too on the 07 models as their website said. correct me if I am wrong.

[whippersnapper]

Originally Posted by ParaDiddle

Don't let "less maintnenace" be the reason you don't get leather! Are you joking? Quality leather can last 8-10 years easy. Take it to a detail shop once a year and get the seats conditioned, or just wipe it on and off yourself.

leatherette is cheap and lame and doesn't belong in a nice car. Oh, and your in Atlanta. Have fun sticking to your seats.

+1, leatherette = tacky literally and figuratively

[Neon21db]

Originally Posted by cal99_99

I believe BMW assist is standard too on the 07 models as their website said. correct me if I am wrong.

It's not standard but if you order it, it will come with 4 years free service (safety plan). Convenience plan is extra.

[Boondoggler]

Originally Posted by ParaDiddle

leatherette is cheap and lame and doesn't belong in a nice car. Oh, and your in Atlanta. Have fun sticking to your seats.

Your initial comment was somewhat informative, but the above comment is not needed, and simply rude. Let's stay constructive people, keep the flames to yourself.

Now, for the OP. 9 out of 10 people that get into a BMW with leatherette seats don't even recognize that they're not leather. While I agree with ParaDiddle that leather is a better choice, the downside is it will wear a little faster, even if properly conditioned. For example you don't see the leatherette seats wrinkle like leather does after a year or two. Without a doubt, in heat and humidity leatherette is stickier. But if someone is on a particular budget, and they have to choose between the premium package or another group of options that they feel they would like better, then staying with the leatherette is a viable approach.

[parkpo31]

I appreciate your feedback on the leather/leatherette decision. Good information!

If leatherette is much stickier then I may need to reconsider. Initially looking at the leather/leatherette in black I could not tell much of a difference between the look of the two (except stitching). The low maintenance and longer lasting aspects of leatherette seemed to give the 'ette an edge to me. However I have not lived with 'ette before so I was not aware of the sticky aspect. Thanks for feedback and valuable input!