You guys are scaring me about Ventilated Seats and how bad they are

drilling · 02-02-2019, 07:54 PM

Read some forum posts about ventilated seat and seems like everyone doesn't like them.

I added ventilated seat to my build for $500 CAD, just cause my family and friends telling me how awesome they are in general. But, seems like BMW ventilated seats are not so great.

Is it worth to call my dealer to take that out or should I just have it for the hack of it? I don't care so much about $500 but if it makes the seat stiffer, I am thinking it's better to take it out. Any thoughts?

TurtleBoy · 02-02-2019, 07:58 PM

They seem very comfortable to both my wife and I, not sure why some people are saying they aren't. I guess it is all a matter of personal opinion.

drilling · 02-02-2019, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

They seem very comfortable to both my wife and I, not sure why some people are saying they aren't. I guess it is all a matter of personal opinion.

That's all I had to hear. Thanks!!

cuddles115 · 02-02-2019, 07:59 PM

If you get them, it would be a big mistake. I had VS and the fan for the ventilation was barely negligible. Even the BMW Genius shrugged his shoulders and was unable to answer any questions about the seats. Bottom line...DON'T GET THEM.

Xfive · 02-02-2019, 08:00 PM

I think it's worth it. You'll get massage seats as well in the Luxury Seating Package.

Wichita · 02-02-2019, 08:04 PM

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I think it's worth it. You'll get massage seats as well in the Luxury Seating Package.

That’s what I got, wife loves it, have no idea how well the ventilation works, let you know this summer.

TurtleBoy · 02-02-2019, 08:09 PM

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That’s what I got, wife loves it, have no idea how well the ventilation works, let you know this summer.

Mine too. On our first trip to our daughter's last week she was using the massage seats and almost fell asleep. Every time I would say something she said I shouldn't bother her because she was the most relaxed she ever has been in a car driving on an Interstate.

Between her being relaxed by the seats and me by the adaptive cruise and lane keeping assist it is wonderful environment driving the X5.

AndroidRobot · 02-02-2019, 08:18 PM

Nothing to be scared of they're very comfortable especially with the massage

Xeno · 02-02-2019, 08:21 PM

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Nothing to be scared of they're very comfortable especially with the massage

Agreed, but one should test cars a the dealer since we do not respond the same to such things.

drilling · 02-02-2019, 08:22 PM

Is it the same leather on the seat? I know with or without ventilated option, both leather is perforated.

AndroidRobot · 02-02-2019, 08:24 PM

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Is it the same leather on the seat? I know with or without ventilated option, both leather is perforated.

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Nothing to be scared of they're very comfortable especially with the massage

Agreed, but one should test cars a the dealer since we do not respond the same to such things.

it's the same leather ie if you buy Milano it's still Milano

yep I agree 100%

TurtleBoy · 02-02-2019, 08:28 PM

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it's the same leather ie if you buy Milano it's still Milano]

But you would probably not be in an X5 since it offers Merino.

Just kidding around with you.

AndroidRobot · 02-02-2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

it's the same leather ie if you buy Milano it's still Milano]

But you would probably not be in an X5 since it offers Merino.

Just kidding around with you.

gotta love my phone's autocorrect

drilling · 02-02-2019, 08:33 PM

So it's same seat with same amount of perforation. Just ventilated seat got fan in there?

AndroidRobot · 02-02-2019, 08:49 PM

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So it's same seat with same amount of perforation. Just ventilated seat got fan in there?

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Originally Posted by drilling

So it's same seat with same amount of perforation. Just ventilated seat got fan in there?

It's also perforated but yes otherwise the same. If you get the massage seats those are the same but a tiny bit firmer (still very comfortable!)

TimT465201 · 02-02-2019, 08:54 PM

Luxury Seating Package was a must have. I find it very comfortable..... My daughter in law said it perfectly with a grin.... “excessive” after a short ride with the massage and heat functions on.
Cannot speak to the ventilated seats yet.... not much use when you are in the deep freeze

rmorin1249 · 02-02-2019, 08:57 PM

I think the additional "firmness" of the ventilated seats is the cause of concern by some. I had a hard time finding a dealer who had an instock vehicle with multi contour seats and another one with the ventilation so I could compare them. I decided to go with the non-ventilated but it's a personal preference. I had no interest in the massaging function.

Doc5513 · 02-02-2019, 08:57 PM

Love the seats. Super comfortable. Massage is great.
Understand, these are "ventilated" seats...they are not "A/C" seats. They will not be cold in the summer. All they do is ventilate.

paul45 · 02-02-2019, 09:36 PM

Massage function is great, particularly on drives of an hour or more. I wouldn't buy a car now without.

Also, Audi and Merc. massage seats only activate the back cushion. BMW seats have some bottom cushion activation also which is key to avoiding leg muscles stiffness on long drives.

Espejo · 02-02-2019, 10:20 PM

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Massage function is great, particularly on drives of an hour or more. I wouldn't buy a car now without.

Also, Audi and Merc. massage seats only activate the back cushion. BMW seats have some bottom cushion activation also which is key to avoiding leg muscles stiffness on long drives.

I agree. When my wife gets in the car she immediately turns on the seat massager and the seat heater, even in the summer. The summer in Houston temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees so it always surprised me when she did it. I found the ventilated seats to be ok but it my view it was better to have something than nothing at all. Although you need to really compare your personal comfort level. My 535 had multicontour seats which I found comfortable and the ventilated X5 seats were on par with those with the massager bonus.

AndroidRobot · 02-02-2019, 11:14 PM

ventilated seats are loud on level 3 but that's nothing new. they work pretty well overall. I used mine today since it went from being in the 40's to 70's so it was hot relative to yesterday.

Mark609 · 02-03-2019, 07:29 AM

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ventilated seats are loud on level 3 but that's nothing new. they work pretty well overall. I used mine today since it went from being in the 40's to 70's so it was hot relative to yesterday.

Nice to hear since we're getting the Luxury extended mahreenno leather/massage/vent.

What part of Texas? Fredericksburg country boy here.

Also, have you tried the A/C? How is it?

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drilling Private First Class 82 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Honda CRV & BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	You guys are scaring me about Ventilated Seats and how bad they are Read some forum posts about ventilated seat and seems like everyone doesn't like them. I added ventilated seat to my build for $500 CAD, just cause my family and friends telling me how awesome they are in general. But, seems like BMW ventilated seats are not so great. Is it worth to call my dealer to take that out or should I just have it for the hack of it? I don't care so much about $500 but if it makes the seat stiffer, I am thinking it's better to take it out. Any thoughts?
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drilling Private First Class 82 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Honda CRV & BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Is it the same leather on the seat? I know with or without ventilated option, both leather is perforated.
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TimT465201 2019 X5 40i 22 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Luxury Seating Package was a must have. I find it very comfortable..... My daughter in law said it perfectly with a grin.... “excessive” after a short ride with the massage and heat functions on. Cannot speak to the ventilated seats yet.... not much use when you are in the deep freeze __________________ Phytonic Blue 2019 BMW X5 Harley Davidson 2015 V-Rod Muscle Harley Davidson 2009 Low Rider
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rmorin1249 Lieutenant Colonel 817 Rep 1,785 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 MSport 40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hagerstown MD iTrader: (0)	I think the additional "firmness" of the ventilated seats is the cause of concern by some. I had a hard time finding a dealer who had an instock vehicle with multi contour seats and another one with the ventilation so I could compare them. I decided to go with the non-ventilated but it's a personal preference. I had no interest in the massaging function. __________________ COL(Ret), US Army Hagerstown MD 2019 X5 40i MSport Alpine White/Coffee (my 13th BMW) 2015 Mercedes SL400; 2009 Lexus RX350
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