[dpcdomino]

How is the ride in the long run? I did test drive it and it felt nice but it did not have the sports package. I did sit in the sports seats today and I think they are alright but I am looking for a more long tern review.

I am 6'5" 235lbs.

By the way, I think I can deal with the ridiculously place door frame. Way too far forward. May wait for the coupe but the sedan just offers something the coupe cannot....instant gratification.

[Thumpzilla]

Originally Posted by dpcdomino

How is the ride in the long run? I did test drive it and it felt nice but it did not have the sports package. I did sit in the sports seats today and I think they are alright but I am looking for a more long tern review.

I am 6'5" 235lbs.

By the way, I think I can deal with the ridiculously place door frame. Way too far forward. May wait for the coupe but the sedan just offers something the coupe cannot....instant gratification.

I am 6'5" 270 pounds and I have more room on the 330I than in the 525i and the G35..with out question! I can extend my left leg fully next to the foot rest. believe me, I was amazed but check it out for yourself.

(I guess I need to got on a diet)

[Thumpzilla]

Whoops didn't read your post fully, I have driven a 323i for 5 years and love it..I would say after 4 hours on the highway, I need a little break but love the car. Picking up a 330xi on Friday, we'll see....

[stressdoc]

The only thing that gets me is my wife (5'9") leaving the seat up so far that when I swing myself (6'3") in I catch the side bolsters. As much as I love the weight/space savings of manual seats, I cannot wait for the memory power seats on the E90. I found the shape of the E90 sports seats near perfect, with a lot of upper-body support that alleviates pressure on the lower back. Over the long haul I prefer a sports suspension -- taut vs. jiggly, and less likely to bottom out. But the run-flats are a ???

[dpcdomino]

Can you guys deal with the obstructed view from the side window?

I too prefer a stiff ride. I have a motorcycle too and just "feeling" the road is necessary. My brother has an Avalanche and I hate riding that boat.

[Big Foot]

I'm 6'8', 285 lbs and have sport package.
Seating position is perfect, but no room in back seat behind me.
The extension in the sport seats really helps.
Have been on two trips, longest was approx 900 km each way and was comfortable and I have 9,000 km on car now.

[JVFan]

My only issue (6"1 - 205) is getting into the car....I go head first.

[voltron1011]

6'3", 220 lbs. Decided to go with non-SP seats because they begin to pinch your hips after a few hours. I have no complaints about my non-sp seats. I like the fact that I can spread my legs apart with the non-SP seats.

[dpcdomino]

Originally Posted by JVFan

My only issue (6"1 - 205) is getting into the car....I go head first.

Do you see flashing red and blue lights and hear sirens when you do this? If so...that is not your car.

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by dpcdomino

Do you see flashing red and blue lights and hear sirens when you do this? If so...that is not your car.

My boyfriend is 6'4" 250lbs and he said the sport seats are nice with the bolsters at the widest position.
He says the head room is good too.
One of my favorite features about the car are the memory seats,
since he is 6'4" and I am 5'0", lol,
I have the seat as far as it goes up and in,
and he has the seat as far as it goes down and back.

[RGRAY]

Originally Posted by Nikki

...I have the seat as far as it goes up and in,
and he has the seat as far as it goes down and back.

Nikki, what do you do about the tilt/telescopic steering wheel?

I like it up too high for my wife, but she doesn't mine me having the telescopic adjustment all the way back?

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by stressdoc

The only thing that gets me is my wife (5'9") leaving the seat up so far that when I swing myself (6'3") in I catch the side bolsters. As much as I love the weight/space savings of manual seats, I cannot wait for the memory power seats on the E90. I found the shape of the E90 sports seats near perfect, with a lot of upper-body support that alleviates pressure on the lower back. Over the long haul I prefer a sports suspension -- taut vs. jiggly, and less likely to bottom out. But the run-flats are a ???

I laugh at people too tall and too short, your wife is the perfect height.

[stressdoc]

Well, of course, she is a wife, so she is perfect in all regards...
And she tolerates
I am one lucky guy

[db17k]

Originally Posted by Nikki

My boyfriend is 6'4" 250lbs and he said the sport seats are nice with the bolsters at the widest position.
He says the head room is good too.
One of my favorite features about the car are the memory seats,
since he is 6'4" and I am 5'0", lol,
I have the seat as far as it goes up and in,
and he has the seat as far as it goes down and back.

Wow

[dpcdomino]

What about the window beam? Is it noticably obscuring? Can you hang your arm out thw window?

[dpcdomino]

Nothing? I will bump no more and just take another test drive.....

[noflash]

6'3", 240lbs.

Sport seats were great at first, but the side bolsters at their widest position were still to close for me. That and a slight curve forward in the seat caused my shoulders to roll forward which became painful over time. I added cushion to the center of the seat, removing the curve forward and pushing me forward and slightly away from the side-bolsters. They are fine now. It was almost a big enough issue to try and sell the lease.

My e46 sport seats were the best I ever had. I miss them.

[3aficionado]

Originally Posted by Thumpzilla

I am 6'5" 270 pounds and I have more room on the 330I than in the 525i and the G35..with out question! I can extend my left leg fully next to the foot rest. believe me, I was amazed but check it out for yourself.

The 5 series leg room is a common complaint from tall drivers. The 5 series actually has the same, if not a little more, leg room as the 3 series. Only difference is the 5 series limits the distance the front occupants can move into the back occupants space. To get more leg room for the driver in the 5 series simply remove the two distance limiting pins in the seat track. After the change the 5 series will have as much, or more, leg room up front than a 3 series. I did this on a 2000 525i.

[dpcdomino]

Hey noflash....is the obstructive view to the side a problem for you?

I have an infiniti FX35 right now. I think I can deal with the side bolsters if I learsed to deal with the poorly placed seat controls on the FX's seat.

Do you have the premium package also? Are the seats different?

[noflash]

Originally Posted by dpcdomino

Hey noflash....is the obstructive view to the side a problem for you?

I have an infiniti FX35 right now. I think I can deal with the side bolsters if I learsed to deal with the poorly placed seat controls on the FX's seat.

Do you have the premium package also? Are the seats different?

I don't feel my side view is obstructed.

Make sure to spend some serious time in the sport seats prior to thinking you can deal with it.

I do not have the premium package, therefore I do not have the airbag lumbar support.