Noob Question about sport seats

[cerdman]

I have a 1991 318is and recently acquired a 1987 325is. Both cars have the sport seats with vertical pleats. The 318is seats are tan and appear to have a pattern, while the 325is seats are black and smooth. My assumption is that the patterned seats are a vinyl while the smooth seats are leather. Is this correct?

I'm a big guy and feel more comfortable in the 325is seats. Even though they look essential the same, minus the pattern/texture, is there a difference among the e30 sports?

Thanks, Chuck

[KenC]

If they're smooth, they're most likely leather. But you should be able to tell the difference just by feeling them.

[cerdman]

The black ones feel like leather to me. Is there any difference between the sport seats other than material?

[KenC]

Coupe ones fold forward, sedan ones dont. (M3 and cabrio ones have a diff stitch patten). Sturcturally, there is nothing different.

[cerdman]

Good 'nuff.
Thanks!