[mdr955]

Originally Posted by M3ANG81

Incase people wonder why I’m asking it’s because I I have swapped an order for a car with buckets for the same price as my sport seats, as I know the dealer, they kept the previous buyers deposit which is covering the cost of the buckets for me. I’m unsure if I’ve don’t the right thing but I figured if I haven’t I can swap the seats for sports and make money out of it

I wouldnt count on that - deposits are refundable I’m sure the other guy will want his money back

[BryanCO]

Originally Posted by mdr955

I wouldnt count on that - deposits are refundable I’m sure the other guy will want his money back

Well, he’s in Australia…

[mdr955]

Originally Posted by BryanCO

Well, he’s in Australia…

In that case count on it! Free carbon buckets for everyone!!

[static_void]

Originally Posted by M3ANG81

Incase people wonder why I’m asking it’s because I I have swapped an order for a car with buckets for the same price as my sport seats, as I know the dealer, they kept the previous buyers deposit which is covering the cost of the buckets for me. I’m unsure if I’ve don’t the right thing but I figured if I haven’t I can swap the seats for sports and make money out of it

You made the right call. Keep the buckets, get used to driving with them, and see how you like it. If you don't end up liking them, sell them for comfort seats and you'll pocket some extra cash from the sale. You'll probably end up liking the buckets though. They add so much drama and excitement to the interior. At least to me they do.

[anthemavm]

Originally Posted by him130849

I just can't fit in the Buckets comfortably, but i would go with the Buckets if I was under 6 and under 200 pounds

I am 6'3" and 230lbs and daily a M2 with buckets. Don't think I could ever go back to standard seats. They are so comfortable.

[him130849]

Originally Posted by anthemavm

I am 6'3" and 230lbs and daily a M2 with buckets. Don't think I could ever go back to standard seats. They are so comfortable.

Good for you

[seis-speed]

OP, do not fear the buckets, they are great.

They might feel a little cumbersome for a couple days maybe longer if you have never had bucket seats as you figure out your entry/exit. Once you get that down you do not even think about the seats outside of how great they are and how you would never want a basic seat.

My car is a daily, 6MT, family hauler, do school pick-up several times a week. I am in and out of my car a lot, more than most drivers and I love my buckets.

I have driven and owned cars with bucket seats....so I did not have the dreaded anxiety that so many get on this issue. I knew it would be a pain for a few days, then I would love them and that is exactly what has happened.

[Indo Rider]

I'm just here to say, I'm disappointed by the sport seats in my G80.

The sport seats in my E82 135i were so much better at keeping me secured while cornering. Possibly even more comfortable in general. I didn't really consider the carbon buckets because I thought the sport seats would at least be as good as the old 135i, but I find myself sliding all over the place in the G80 and have to use my legs to brace myself way more than I ever thought I would in this car. I'd go for the buckets had I knew, I think.

[M3ANG81]

Originally Posted by mdr955

I wouldnt count on that - deposits are refundable I’m sure the other guy will want his money back

Cars now paid for and on its way to me. Pretty common to keep deposits if someone changes their mind, in it’s the contracts here.

[M3ANG81]

Originally Posted by static_void

You made the right call. Keep the buckets, get used to driving with them, and see how you like it. If you don't end up liking them, sell them for comfort seats and you'll pocket some extra cash from the sale. You'll probably end up liking the buckets though. They add so much drama and excitement to the interior. At least to me they do.

Yeh pretty sure I did, Tartufo buckets too so if it was something I would have ordered it would have taken way too long to receive. I believe the car was ordered end of 2022 and arrived a few months ago.

I’ve never actually sat in the buckets in an m3, only in an m2 and I’ve been told that the seating position makes them somehow more comfortable to relax in the m3 (whatever that means)

[BryanCO]

Originally Posted by M3ANG81

Yeh pretty sure I did, Tartufo buckets too so if it was something I would have ordered it would have taken way too long to receive. I believe the car was ordered end of 2022 and arrived a few months ago.

I’ve never actually sat in the buckets in an m3, only in an m2 and I’ve been told that the seating position makes them somehow more comfortable to relax in the m3 (whatever that means)

So, it’s a 2024 and the dealership couldn’t sell it? Your order was a 2025? What’s the general demand for M3’s in Australia?

[M3ANG81]

Originally Posted by BryanCO

So, it’s a 2024 and the dealership couldn’t sell it? Your order was a 2025? What’s the general demand for M3’s in Australia?

Bingo, my order was a 2025 with no options IOMG on black, managed to get fully optioned IOMG on Tartufo buckets for a less than my order. Not LCI I know but I don’t believe the lci outweigh’s all the extras on the car I’ve bought. M3 demand is decent here, but we get tourings so I believe the load on orders is spread a bit. Our cars a quite expensive here though, retail including all taxes on the car I purchased is around $220k

[static_void]

Originally Posted by M3ANG81

Yeh pretty sure I did, Tartufo buckets too so if it was something I would have ordered it would have taken way too long to receive. I believe the car was ordered end of 2022 and arrived a few months ago.

I’ve never actually sat in the buckets in an m3, only in an m2 and I’ve been told that the seating position makes them somehow more comfortable to relax in the m3 (whatever that means)

Tartufo buckets at that? There's so many of us state-side who would pay lots to have those bad boys straight from the factory. That color combo is fantastic.

I think the real saving grace for the buckets is the adjustability factor. If they were fixed and the lumbar support wasn't present it'd change the dynamic IMO. Ingress/egress is somewhat of a pain until you figure out what works for you, but when seated, they're just fantastic.

[M3ANG81]

Originally Posted by static_void

Tartufo buckets at that? There's so many of us state-side who would pay lots to have those bad boys straight from the factory. That color combo is fantastic.

I think the real saving grace for the buckets is the adjustability factor. If they were fixed and the lumbar support wasn't present it'd change the dynamic IMO. Ingress/egress is somewhat of a pain until you figure out what works for you, but when seated, they're just fantastic.

Yeh the combo is crazy, the car was originally ordered October 2022, only way I would have gotten luckier is if was verde Hermes’ instead of iomg, but I think at this point I’m lucky enough. I’m more worried about the wear and tear on the colour tbh, the getting in an out is something I’ll figure out pretty quick. If the wear gets out of control I think I’ll retrim the seats and make the high wear areas black/alcantara.