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09-17-2018, 08:15 AM | #1 |
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I might have the most sensitive Ass or back out there or am I loosing it. I have a 750 with the comfort/massage function and when I bought the car I assumed it will be the most comfortable seat I ever owned. I feel horrible after even short rides and my ass goes numb after a long one. I tried every configuration and I asked the dealer to figure out if there was a problem. Now I also drive a Z4 and a 328 so I didn't come from a Bentley or a Rolls Royce.
Anyone else think that's an issue!!! I drove a loaner without the massage function and the seats were comfortable. I am Not sure if the padding is removed with the massage for the bottom part of the seat. Now I am seriously looking to buy a seat cushion for my 750 and my brain is not willing to do that yet as it makes no sense!!!! |
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09-17-2018, 09:10 PM | #3 |
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I have no issues with the seats on my B7 with the massage function. In fact, it's a lot more comfortable than the seats I've had on my M4, M6 and X6M.
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09-18-2018, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Yeah same here I have 0 issues with my seats at all. Only complaint I do feel the AC fan is somewhat weak that’s my only complaint. Keep adjusting and find what’s comfortable and save the setting.
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09-18-2018, 11:36 AM | #5 |
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Love my car but I was expecting a bit more comfort out of the seats.
My S550 I just traded in for the 750, the seats were definitely more comfortable. But again, that all depends on the person and comfort levels vary for each individual.
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09-18-2018, 11:19 PM | #6 |
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I have the opposite opinion - These are some of the most comfortable seats I've ever experienced. 0 fatigue and soreness after 4 hour road trip. I'd go on to say that it slightly edges past the seats on the w222 S class IMO. 750 here with nappa multicontour seats w/massage function.
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09-19-2018, 01:14 PM | #7 |
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Add me to the list of people who think they are the most comfortable seats they have sat on.
What exactly is the issue? Could it be a fault with one of the massage elements? |
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09-29-2018, 08:16 AM | #12 |
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I have the same issue and I don't have the massage seats. The seat is comfortable, except it causes severe leg pain and numbness. Did you find a solution. Can the dealer adjust the foam on the seat?
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10-05-2018, 10:00 AM | #13 |
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Another one that finds the seats very comfortable. (massage and lumbar support fitted). I think it may be a couple of factors?
-seat position (I definitely had to play with it for a long time to get it right, I sit up quite high and as far back as possible, with the leg extensions out but not too far as that cuts off circulation). Seat back position is fairly upright or even tilted forward... -to ask the obvious question...those of you with problems, you do take your wallet out when driving don't you? That is found to be the single biggest issue with posture and comfort when seated in all situations...put your wallet in the car door or middle compartment and you should find a very big increase in comfort as your spine and back are balanced then! Hope this helps! Safe travels.
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I am also having issues with seat comfort, but only on the front passenger side. I do not have the massage package. The seat cushion on the bottom feels hard compared to the driver side. I'm about to take a long road trip and my husband does most of the driving and I'm wondering if this is something that can be fixed at the dealership or just suck it up and buy a cushion.
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11-09-2018, 08:17 AM | #15 |
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Hi Jencathen, welcome to the forum and to the 7 series, hope you can find a solution to the seat issue and we hope you continue to read and contribute where you can!
Do you by chance have the exec lounge feature (or whatever it is called where you may be? the ability to put your feet up on the seat back of the front passenger seat? If so, I wonder if they have reduced the amount of padding or comfort to leave room for the electronics to allow that foot rest to fold down...) If you do have that feature, have you tried sitting in the back and therefore enjoying the massage and comfort that package allows? I appreciate that it is not great when you may just be a couple and want to sit together in the front but given the lack of massage in that passenger seat and potentially the difference in the padding, you may simply have to sit in back to get the features that the car offers? Hope that helps? (or get a comfy cushion as you also suggested!) Safe travels.
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Agreed. Very comfortable. Seat ventilation is a joke though. Living in Atlanta it has 0 effect on even warmish days.
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12-12-2018, 11:04 AM | #18 |
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I've just picked up a 740d xdrive G11 and whilst the seats are comfortable the drivers seat base is too soft for me, it's my 11th BMW and I've had just about all the differing seats including the comfort seats in the F10 5 series and I've never felt such a soft seat base that crushes under your weight, BMWs are usually firm which I like.
The car is a used one so maybe the last owner was a bit on the heavy side (or very heavy), but I'm thinking of having a new seat base cushion fitted by the dealer I managed to find the part code they are around £300 for the part.
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12-12-2018, 12:19 PM | #19 |
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Hi,
I have same car, and find the seats supremely comfortable, not too soft, or too hard, which was a complaint I had with my prior Audi. I am the first driver in mine, so no prior heavyweight occupant. Before you spend your hard earned, might be worth test driving a new one to see if the seats are any different, as if not, you will have wasted £300 and still be in need of a solution.
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12-21-2018, 01:53 PM | #21 |
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I have a 2016 750i with only 19k miles, and i have noticed the driver seat cushion is not as plush as it was when i first got the car. I agree something is wrong
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12-23-2018, 03:00 PM | #22 |
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Yeah it's like it has gone on the base which is strange as my previous F80 m3 felt just like the day I picked it up on zero miles after 90,000 miles.
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