Multi contour seats w Luxury Package: Uncomfortable?

Doc5513 · 12-24-2018, 10:51 AM

Been reading comments on the MultiContour seats with the Luxury Package. I have MultiContour in my '16 F15 and they have been fine. I ordered the Luxury package because the massage function seemed to get rave reviews. But I'm reading some folks saying they are now uncomfortable? Is this new for the G05? Will they soften up? Was it a mistake to add this package?

TechCTU · 12-24-2018, 10:56 AM

Following this post as I am wondering the same thing before ordering.

kschac · 12-24-2018, 11:14 AM

I have them on my new X5 and they are extremely comfortable, even apart from the awesome massage function. My wife agrees.

Doc5513 · 12-24-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kschac

I have them on my new X5 and they are extremely comfortable, even apart from the awesome massage function. My wife agrees.

Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I suppose asking about seat comfort is really among THE most individual opinions.

PhatBoyG · 12-24-2018, 11:22 AM

I find them extremely comfortable, the best seat I've had in a vehicle. Being able to adjust nearly everything I was able to get my seat dialed in perfectly after 3-5 days of small changes each day.

I'm 5'11" and weigh 165, maybe body and frame size matters as to the comfort of the seats?

Doc5513 · 12-24-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatBoyG

I find them extremely comfortable, the best seat I've had in a vehicle. Being able to adjust nearly everything I was able to get my seat dialed in perfectly after 3-5 days of small changes each day.

I'm 5'11" and weigh 165, maybe body and frame size matters as to the comfort of the seats?

Well you are hardly a "PhatBoy"👊🏼👍🏻😎

denniss · 12-24-2018, 11:44 AM

i am 6'4" and i am having a hard time finding the right settings for me. also massage seats are barely noticeable when you do whole body massage.

ScottMZ3 · 12-24-2018, 11:50 AM

Most comfortable seats in a car we have ever owned by far! Both the wife and I LOVE them.

And the massage feature is fantastic. It's not like a home massage chair that gives a deep tissue massage, its meant to reduce muscle fatigue by keeping them moving. So as long as you know that, you won't be disappointed! Far better than the ones in a MB or other brands I've tried. Other brands also only seem to do the back area, the X5 seats do the butt and side bolsters as well!

Doc5513 · 12-24-2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

Most comfortable seats in a car we have ever owned by far! Both the wife and I LOVE them.

And the massage feature is fantastic. It's not like a home massage chair that gives a deep tissue massage, its meant to reduce muscle fatigue by keeping them moving. So as long as you know that, you won't be disappointed! Far better than the ones in a MB or other brands I've tried. Other brands also only seem to do the back area, the X5 seats do the butt and side bolsters as well!

Thanks for the reply, Scott. Can't wait to try them!

MystroX5 · 12-24-2018, 12:22 PM

Love them. The most comfortable seats I have ever had. Noticeably better than a A8 I owned. The massage is very relaxing. I honestly dont know what else you could ask of a luxury car seat, they are that good. I am 6' 2" 200lbs.

Tlon · 12-24-2018, 01:13 PM

I've had multicontour seats in the last four BMWs, I've had. This is the first I've had with ventilation or massage. These (with the luxury package) are less comfortable than the previous ones, I think. The seat bottom is harder. This is not to say they're not comfortable, just not exactly plush or quite as comfortable as previous ones without the luxury package.

It's also possible they'll break in, though. I've had the car for a week. Today, my wife road in it and then drove it for the first time. She thought the driver's seat was more comfortable than the passenger seat that no one had ridden in. So, possible they'll continue to break in.

And, the massage feature is pretty cool.

FWIW, they also don't seem to heat up as quickly or get as warm as previous ones (same for the steering wheel).

Doc5513 · 12-24-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tlon

FWIW, they also don't seem to heat up as quickly or get as warm as previous ones (same for the steering wheel).

That's a good thing IMHO. My F15 steering wheel gets overly toasty, and the seats I usually only need the 2nd level of heating.

lumpydog · 12-24-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc5513

That's a good thing IMHO. My F15 steering wheel gets overly toasty, and the seats I usually only need the 2nd level of heating.

Had them in my E70 and got them for my G05 - can't add anything that hasn't already been said - they're great.

BGT3 · 12-24-2018, 02:07 PM

I've also had them in 3 previous X5's and these are not the same. The seat bottom is definitely harder. I don't have ventilated seats which are supposed to be harder and haven't in the past either so I'm comparing apples to apples. They're not as comfortable as before but more than the regular seats.

puraj83 · 12-24-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatBoyG

I find them extremely comfortable, the best seat I've had in a vehicle. Being able to adjust nearly everything I was able to get my seat dialed in perfectly after 3-5 days of small changes each day.

I'm 5'11" and weigh 165, maybe body and frame size matters as to the comfort of the seats?

I agree with this. Have been making small changes every day for the first week... No more changes, it's very comfortable!

AndroidRobot · 12-24-2018, 08:37 PM

While I did not sit in them long enough to really decisively sayz their comfort was quite good. My X3 has very hard seats by comparison and they're not ventilated

DPHTOY · 12-25-2018, 12:09 AM

I just drove 370 miles from Central PA to NE Ohio. Seats were wonderful. Especially the 1/2 hour back massage I got along the way.

BGT3 · 12-26-2018, 01:55 PM

They are comfortable, just not as comfortable as they were previously.

Mark609 · 12-26-2018, 04:08 PM

Same concern. Will be ordering soon and probably go with the Luxury seats. Thanks to all that replied!

Charles549 · 01-23-2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc5513

Been reading comments on the MultiContour seats with the Luxury Package. I have MultiContour in my '16 F15 and they have been fine. I ordered the Luxury package because the massage function seemed to get rave reviews. But I'm reading some folks saying they are now uncomfortable? Is this new for the G05? Will they soften up? Was it a mistake to add this package?

I had 450 miles on the 50i. Just drove 200 interstate miles (often times at steady speeds even!) and I'm here to say these seats and the 'massage' feature pretty much suck as in no they are not comfortable for long distance driving. Fine for sport driving on short trips.

TK421BMW · 01-23-2019, 08:37 AM

My only complaint is the seat part could be cushier. A little stiff. I'm guessing that's because of the massage stuff. Also wish the head rest could come forward without shoving my shoulders down like I'm trying to give myself a.. well, you know.

lol...

I like how the side bolsters tighten when you put it in sport mode.

AndroidRobot · 01-23-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TK421BMW

My only complaint is the seat part could be cushier. A little stiff. I'm guessing that's because of the massage stuff. Also wish the head rest could come forward without shoving my shoulders down like I'm trying to give myself a.. well, you know.

lol...

I like how the side bolsters tighten when you put it in sport mode.

I think they'll break in over time, my current seats were a lot firmer initially, now they're a little less firm

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kschac Private 56 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2024 ix50, 2021 M440i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I have them on my new X5 and they are extremely comfortable, even apart from the awesome massage function. My wife agrees.
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PhatBoyG Second Lieutenant 212 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 50i M-Sport [0.00]	I find them extremely comfortable, the best seat I've had in a vehicle. Being able to adjust nearly everything I was able to get my seat dialed in perfectly after 3-5 days of small changes each day. I'm 5'11" and weigh 165, maybe body and frame size matters as to the comfort of the seats?
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denniss Captain 392 Rep 769 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i am 6'4" and i am having a hard time finding the right settings for me. also massage seats are barely noticeable when you do whole body massage. __________________ 2022 x4mc (gone) 2019 X5 40i M-Sport (gone) 2016 X5 35i M-Sport (gone)
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ScottMZ3 Captain 439 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1, 2019 X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	Most comfortable seats in a car we have ever owned by far! Both the wife and I LOVE them. And the massage feature is fantastic. It's not like a home massage chair that gives a deep tissue massage, its meant to reduce muscle fatigue by keeping them moving. So as long as you know that, you won't be disappointed! Far better than the ones in a MB or other brands I've tried. Other brands also only seem to do the back area, the X5 seats do the butt and side bolsters as well! __________________ - Scott Current Cars: 2019 X5 xDrive40i M-Sport, 2018 Camaro ZL1 Past BMWs: '16 528i, '00 M-Coupe, '14 X1 sDrive28i, '00 740iL, '02 325i, '99 M-Coupe, '00 323Ci, '79 323i, '83 320i
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MystroX5 Major General 6284 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	Love them. The most comfortable seats I have ever had. Noticeably better than a A8 I owned. The massage is very relaxing. I honestly dont know what else you could ask of a luxury car seat, they are that good. I am 6' 2" 200lbs.
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Tlon First Lieutenant 173 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I've had multicontour seats in the last four BMWs, I've had. This is the first I've had with ventilation or massage. These (with the luxury package) are less comfortable than the previous ones, I think. The seat bottom is harder. This is not to say they're not comfortable, just not exactly plush or quite as comfortable as previous ones without the luxury package. It's also possible they'll break in, though. I've had the car for a week. Today, my wife road in it and then drove it for the first time. She thought the driver's seat was more comfortable than the passenger seat that no one had ridden in. So, possible they'll continue to break in. And, the massage feature is pretty cool. FWIW, they also don't seem to heat up as quickly or get as warm as previous ones (same for the steering wheel).
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BGT3 Private First Class 44 Rep 126 Posts Drives: M550ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I've also had them in 3 previous X5's and these are not the same. The seat bottom is definitely harder. I don't have ventilated seats which are supposed to be harder and haven't in the past either so I'm comparing apples to apples. They're not as comfortable as before but more than the regular seats. __________________ 2018 M550ix 2019 X5 M Sport 40i Porsche 997 GT3 Porsche 993 C2 Cab.
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DPHTOY Private 149 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Vert. 2019 X5 40i M-Sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lexington SC iTrader: (0)	I just drove 370 miles from Central PA to NE Ohio. Seats were wonderful. Especially the 1/2 hour back massage I got along the way.
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BGT3 Private First Class 44 Rep 126 Posts Drives: M550ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	They are comfortable, just not as comfortable as they were previously. __________________ 2018 M550ix 2019 X5 M Sport 40i Porsche 997 GT3 Porsche 993 C2 Cab.
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Mark609 Banned 167 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 Xline Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Texas iTrader: (0)	Same concern. Will be ordering soon and probably go with the Luxury seats. Thanks to all that replied!
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TK421BMW First Lieutenant 114 Rep 325 Posts Drives: BMW 328, X5, Z4 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	My only complaint is the seat part could be cushier. A little stiff. I'm guessing that's because of the massage stuff. Also wish the head rest could come forward without shoving my shoulders down like I'm trying to give myself a.. well, you know. lol... I like how the side bolsters tighten when you put it in sport mode. __________________ ____________________ Current: 2019 g05 X5 xDrive40i 2020 f30 440 xDrive Convertible 2004 e85 Z4 3.0
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