I am about to either pull the trigger on a previously configured new Coupe S... that is mostly configured the way I want, or order NEW exactly the way I want.

My only question is:

I prefer the black lounge leather seats over the black leather punch because of looks entirely.

I am used to BMW M3 seats that extend along the back of the leg. I had a little hard time getting comfy in the punch leather...

Q: Is the lounge leather a little more comfy, have better leg support but still have great lateral support? Or are they essentially the same seat?

 

First post.. welcome aboard. M3 to MCS.. whoa.. that's a big change.

For somewhat the same reasoning, I chose the Lounge seats over the Punch seats. Not only do I like the way they look, but I like the way they fit. The stock seats are fine, but the Lounge seats - IMHO - are just a bit better. Whether they're $1900 better is subjective.

It's only money...

 

aftermarket seats are real comfy!

 

Yea... some would say I am down grading to an MCS. I've owned a couple of M3s... and they are just sweet cars. My current one is essentially my dream car. But alas, we have a child now and I had to buy my wife an SUV for all the child crap. My car generally doesnt get driven on the weekend and when I am in it... is essentially driven for fun.

Lately, I have not been able to reap the benefits of the M3 on the street... and it is worth some money now. I've driven both a 2006 and 2007 MCS and was very impressed with the car... albeit not so happy with going to a FWD. The local stealer here gave me a 2007 MCS for a couple hours for me to really wring out... and that sold me. It still had a little more for me... but was just as fun in the twisties and around town.

I am pretty excited about it... but my friends think im nuts. Who needs friends like that, right?

Soon to be SuwaneeMini

 

You should be excited. And you will make new friends.

 

yaaa... you all look like a good bunch.... and I appreciate all the technical talk as well.

 

Welcome to NAM!! You won't regret making the change.

 

The lounge leather seats are a lot more comfortable than the others. This is the first car I've had where I can actually drive long distances and still be comfortable in the seats, even the 06 MCS I had made my legs hurt, but not these lounge leather seats. They are nice!!

 

What's available for the R56 that is compatible with the air bag system?

 

Lounge leather is awesome, but you might keep trying to find one to sit in. I had to return to the dealer many times before they had one. Best time is probably when a new shipment arrives. I sat in every possible seat. Due to an injury, seat comfort was my priority.

 

which injury