m3 front seats difference...?

[kitsune]

Are the m3 seats the same as the sport seats from the e30 models or are they different?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/2592245621.html

Mike

[KenC]

Stitching pattern is different.

Price is high.

[blefevre]

M3 and vert seats are the same, they have horizontal stitching. Sports have vertical stitching.

That is very expensive for those seats.

[Erik]

Stitching pattern is different.

Price is high.

This. Some have told me that they are slightly different mechanically from the Vert, but I think they are exactly the same. Just because they're from an M3 doesn't mean they're worth their weight in gold.

Wouldn't pay more that $250 for those.

[s52e30m3]

This. Some have told me that they are slightly different mechanically from the Vert, but I think they are exactly the same. Just because they're from an M3 doesn't mean they're worth their weight in gold.

Wouldn't pay more that $250 for those.

The lever to tilt them forward is different.

[bmwm42]

Vert and m3 seats are also different location of levers are different

[blefevre]

The "seat" part is the same though, is what I meant.

[Lance Racing]

You guys won't pay the asking price, but some E30 M3 owner will pony up.

[RainierHooker]

I can's say anything that hasn't really already been said, but yes the M3 seats use the same stitching and covers as the convertible but with the coupe tilt-mechanicals. The padding, frame, headrests, sliders and back panels are all the same throughout the E30 range.
They are a bit high in price if you ask me, for that price I could get a set of coupe seats and recover them in new M3 pattern upholstery. I'm actually in the process of doing just that, just waiting for my kit from creative options.

[rav320uk]

Also the vert seas have no pipping, the M3 ones do.

[RainierHooker]

My M3's seats don't have piping...

[rav320uk]

My M3's seats don't have piping...

Must take alook at the set I have.

[RainierHooker]

here's mine...

[KenC]

Which seats had the lightweight foam?

[Dussen]

Most people don't know this interesting FACT.....


M3 seats are lined with gold, making them approximately 2-3x more expensive than other E30 seats.


Okay, not really but honestly $500 seems to be the good condition asking price. I'd say low condition is about $300 and excellent being up to $800. So His price is right in the middle. And as Lance already stated, somebody will pay his asking price.