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For those that may be interested in a comparison, I recently spent the weekend with the carbon buckets on my G80 loaner. (My X5 is in the shop, so I took the opportunity to spend some time with the G80, as I'm most likely going back to an M3 next year and need to order soon).
Note: I'm 6'2" and 216lbs (swimmers build) with strong legs
Obviously I'm spoiled by the comfort seats in the X5, so I was extremely jarred at just how snug (yet extremely supportive) the carbon buckets were. Initially I thought it was just not being used to them, but over time I noticed the lower bolsters do push into my thighs more than I'd like. Now, I appreciate the need for „correct" posture in the carbon buckets, but forget slouching, or relaxing in them. If your intent is to attack every intersection like a late apex, and don't plan on cruising, the carbon buckets are perfect. They're simply just too tight for me. Akin to wearing an L when you're actually between L and XL. It's better to size up if possible. Another thing I noticed is that ingress and egress are significantly impaired for someone my size. I live in metropolitan Berlin, and while my garage allows the doors to be opened wide, most city parking does not. This makes elegant exit and reseating an absolute impossibility. I will begrudgingly be ordering the sport seats, and using the savings towards carbon backs for the sport seats.
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