Would you buy a Z with no heated seats?

Matthew. · Post by **Matthew.** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:21 pm

Hi guys,

As you may have seen in my 'wanted' thread in the for sale section; I'm looking for another Z4.

I've seen a car in the ideal spec for me (Montego Blue, Grey seats etc) however the seats aren't heated.

Would I miss them and would it be hard to shift when I want to sell it down the line!??

My head says wait but I'm eager to find my new Z.

Matt

Buckz · Post by **Buckz** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:22 pm

is it an SE ? I'd say depends how often you use them! I love mine but some people don't see the point of it!

IMO to make the most out of a roadster in uk you need heated seats

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:26 pm

I use my heated seats all the time. Even on a summers evening, sometimes it may feel a bit chilly, so a quick heat up of the seats does wonders.

Wouldn't buy a Z4 roadster without them. Coupe, perhaps, but not a convertible.

Matthew. · Post by **Matthew.** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:40 pm

That's my thoughts too. My last one had them and I used to love night time too down drives with the seats on. I guess I'll keep waiting for one to pop up. Oh and no it was a 'sport'. I presumed heated seats was standard on the Sport models but a lot for sale don't have the buttons.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:44 pm

Nope, wouldn't buy a roadster without heated seats in this country. Hang out for what you want.

groovy_hippy · Post by **groovy_hippy** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:56 pm

I did. Then I bought a nice down gillet to keep me warm

Peterboroughdave · Post by **Peterboroughdave** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:59 pm

I can not believe what I am reading you are looking to buy a sports car.

Come on girls, toughen up a bit.

Dave

philip27 · Post by **philip27** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:07 pm

My e85 didn't have heated seats and it never bothered me even during the winter when I would still have the roof down. My current e89 does have them and I do like them alot and do use them.

I would like them on any future cars but I know I could live with out them. For me they are on the nice to have list and if the car ticked all the other boxes I wouldn't be upset at not having them.

RyanB88 · Post by **RyanB88** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:16 pm

Love my heated seats And wouldn't buy one without them

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:32 pm

Of 8 Z4s only 1 was without heated seats , i got by but i knew the car wasn't staying long

as someone who enjoys all year round Z driving i would always look for heated seats even above nav

too many cars out there with the option ticked so be patient

Ewazix · Post by **Ewazix** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:40 pm

I've never felt the need for heated seats, but I'm down't south and only drive it in good weather. I think I'm right in saying that most e85's didn't have heated seats so it's a 'nice to have' option rather than an expectation for most.

RickRob · Post by **RickRob** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:08 pm

I drive mine year round and wouldn't be happy without heated seats.

step_change · Post by **step_change** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:09 pm

Put it this way, I'd love to have them! Would be lovely to have roof down and warm bum!

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:11 pm

I hardly use my heated seat but the wife loves hers, just got back from a jaunt and she had hers on, 17c too

What age is the Z your looking at OP, early ones have the wiring loom, so you should be able to get another set of seats and plug them in.
Remember, the heater in these cars is fantastic too.

csquire4 · Post by **csquire4** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:12 pm

It's a nice to have but shouldn't be a deal breaker if you find a mint car you like.

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