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      11-13-2016, 11:06 AM   #1
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X5 standard seats bad?

How bad is the standard seats in the X5, no sport or comfort. Just standard seat with electrical adjustment. I come from a F10 with comfort seats and I am out looking for a X5, found one decent priced fully equipt, but no extra seat option.
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      11-13-2016, 11:14 AM   #2
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I wouldn't buy any BMW without either the sport or comfort seats. I had a first generation X3 with the base seats. They weren't terrible, but the optional seats are well worth the cost in terms of added comfort and adjustability- especially if you take long trips.
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      11-13-2016, 12:05 PM   #3
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I always had sports or multi contour seats in my BMWs but I always find standard seats more comfy. It's weird. You get all these adjustments but standard seats feels better on the butt. Main reason I opt for optional seats are because they LOOK better to my eyes. haha...
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      11-13-2016, 12:08 PM   #4
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I also went from a F10 with comfort seats to our X5 with Nappa leather seats with ventilation. I cannot be happier with the seats. The leather is so smooth I like rubbing my bare skin on it. I strongly recommend it.
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      11-13-2016, 12:16 PM   #5
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I always had sports or multi contour seats in my BMWs but I always find standard seats more comfy. It's weird. You get all these adjustments but standard seats feels better on the butt. Main reason I opt for optional seats are because they LOOK better to my eyes. haha...
I know what you mean, I drove a 5series rental with standard seats, they look cheap, but found them really fantastic to sit in. And I also always drove 5series with comfort or 3 series with sports seats. This is way I wondering about this X5 now.
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      11-13-2016, 05:44 PM   #6
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We have the standard seats in our '14 X5d and find them very comfortable. Take quite a few road trips and regardless of how many hours we spend in them, they remain comfortable.
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      11-13-2016, 05:54 PM   #7
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How bad is the standard seats in the X5, no sport or comfort. Just standard seat with electrical adjustment. I come from a F10 with comfort seats and I am out looking for a X5, found one decent priced fully equipt, but no extra seat option.
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I always had sports or multi contour seats in my BMWs but I always find standard seats more comfy. It's weird. You get all these adjustments but standard seats feels better on the butt. Main reason I opt for optional seats are because they LOOK better to my eyes. haha...
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I know what you mean, I drove a 5series rental with standard seats, they look cheap, but found them really fantastic to sit in. And I also always drove 5series with comfort or 3 series with sports seats. This is way I wondering about this X5 now.
I never even consider not getting the Multi-contour seats. The upgraded Napa leather is really nice as well, but shows wear better. The luxury (vented) leave most disappointed.

I recently had a, nearly stock, half-day rental. I was already happy with my option choices, but I immediately was missing my upgrades (Tinted Windows, Multi-countour seats, HUD, HK, DA+).

The standard seats in an X5 are going to better than those found in a 3-series, but the multi-contour seats are easily going to feel and look better. Individual buyer just has to visit lots and check them out in person. I recommend you call ahead to dealers so they can pre-pull any vehicles so you can easily compare side-by-side various features.
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      11-13-2016, 10:28 PM   #8
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The standard seats are not bad. You certainly won't feel tired but if you want the best comfort then multi contour seat is the way to go.
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      11-14-2016, 12:44 AM   #9
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Every vehicle we have now or will have in the future will have the multi-comfort seats included. Can't afford to suffer uncomfortable seating.
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      11-14-2016, 09:06 AM   #10
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Sometimes complex seating doesn't mean comfortable. As you can see some people say the standard seat is comfortable. I don't find my sport seat comfortable as compared to my cheap Volkswagen with very very standard seating. It's all matter of personal preference, seats with so many adjustments sometimes it's hard to get it right.
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      11-14-2016, 01:06 PM   #11
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We have the standard seats in our '14 X5d and find them very comfortable. Take quite a few road trips and regardless of how many hours we spend in them, they remain comfortable.
I've taken mine to Colorado and back and the standard seat works well. The only thing that I miss is the bolster adjustment that the comfort seats have.

There is also a conversation regarding comfort seats with ventilation stiffer than standard or msport seat because of added tech and mechanism.

Standard seat with air suspension is very comfortable, I've taken 12 hour trips and it's night and day compared to my old 335i sport seats.
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      11-14-2016, 05:07 PM   #12
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Good to hear this, I will pick up that X5 next weekend. Can´t wait, I am 100% statisfied with the option list, expect the seats.

Colour SPARKLING BROWN METALLIC (B53)
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S2VMA Adaptive suspension package ‘Comfort‘
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S322A Rear chrome strip discontinued
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S3AGA Reversing camera
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S417A Roller sun vizor, rear door
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S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
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      11-14-2016, 07:37 PM   #13
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I drove an M Sport F15 with the sport seats. Just couldn't get comfortable. Got the multi-contour seats and wouldn't trade it for the world. I don't drive long distances too often, but when I do, they are long stretches across Texas. Need to be comfy.
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      11-14-2016, 11:37 PM   #14
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Good to hear this, I will pick up that X5 next weekend. Can´t wait, I am 100% statisfied with the option list, expect the seats.

Colour SPARKLING BROWN METALLIC (B53)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTAMOKKA (LCMY)
S1AGA Higher-capacity fuel tank
S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CBA CO2 package
S230A Extra package, EU-specific
S255A Sports leather steering wheel
S258A Tire with run-flat functionality
S2D4A BMW LA wheel, Star Spoke 449
S2VBA Tire pressure display
S2VMA Adaptive suspension package ‘Comfort‘
S302A Alarm system
S322A Rear chrome strip discontinued
S323A Soft-Close-Automatic doors
S3AAA Roof railing black
S3ACA Trailer coupling
S3AGA Reversing camera
S413A Trunk room net
S417A Roller sun vizor, rear door
S420A Sun protection glazing
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4B9A Interior strips, alu, satin-polished
S4NBA Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S552A Adaptive LED headlight
S563A Light package
S575A Supplementary 12V sockets
P5A3A BMW Night Vision with Dynamic Light
S5ACA High-beam assistant
S5AGA Lane-change warning
S5ALA Active Protection
S5ARA Traffic congestion assistant
S5ATA Driving Assistant Plus
S5DAA Passenger airbag deactivation
S5DLA Surround View
S609A Navigation system Professional
S610A Head-up display
S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6ACA Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AEA Teleservices
S6AKA Connected Drive Services
S6AMA Real-Time Traffic Information
S6ANA Concierge Services
S6APA Remote Services
S6F2A Bang&Olufsen High End Surround Sound
S6NSA Convenience phone, expanded Smartphone
S6UKA Night Vision with human recognition
S760A High gloss shadow line
P7R7A Innovation package
P7XPA Navigation package, Connected Drive
L801A National version Germany
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S879A On-board vehicle literature German
S8KAA Dummy-SALAPA
S8TFA Active pedestrian protection
S8THA SPEED LIMIT INFO
Nice build, has some items I wish they offered here. Not exactly sure what the S8KAA is, tho.

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      11-15-2016, 12:39 AM   #15
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Nice build, has some items I wish they offered here. Not exactly sure what the S8KAA is, tho.

Enjoy!
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      11-15-2016, 05:41 PM   #16
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I've taken mine to Colorado and back and the standard seat works well. The only thing that I miss is the bolster adjustment that the comfort seats have.

There is also a conversation regarding comfort seats with ventilation stiffer than standard or msport seat because of added tech and mechanism.

Standard seat with air suspension is very comfortable, I've taken 12 hour trips and it's night and day compared to my old 335i sport seats.
Great observation. I have the comfort seats with ventilation in my 16. Bought the car off the lot, didn't want the ventilation but figured what could it hurt.

The seats are stiff and until I read this I couldn't figure it out. The napa leather is awesome, but I do get tired/sore in the seats. I'd rather have the stock seats over these any day.

I've had the regular comfort seats and have not noticed this. The ventilation definitely does something too them.
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      11-15-2016, 10:39 PM   #17
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I have sports seats now coming from f10 with multi-contour.

I really miss my 1st class headrest with side bolsters !
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      11-16-2016, 09:51 AM   #18
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Agreed, the standard seats AREN'T bad. The only thing is that they definitely look a little cheaper and they don't hug your body nearly as much.
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      11-16-2016, 02:40 PM   #19
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I have the standards and they are fine for my normal sized body...I could see if someone was a larger human they may get a little rough. I drove an X3 loaner with the standard seats and can say for certain that the X5's are far and away better than those.
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How bad is the standard seats in the X5, no sport or comfort.
put a vinyl handkerchief on a park bench. that's basically what it feels like.
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I am torn on seat selection as I have always owned a BMW with sport seats, but currently have a luxury line without multi-contour seats spec'ed. Standard seats only... How are the standard seats in the F15 X5 because via prior loaner experience in a 3-Series or a 5-Series the standard seats have always been fairly uncomfortable.

Standard seat owners chime in...
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I'm perfectly fine with my standard seats. I do, however, have the upgraded nappa leather so they feel nicer than the "leatherette". Having said that, I'm 5'8" and about 160lbs... sooo...
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