Seats

[TurboB3]

My seats are pretty torn up these days and want a solution. I would preferably get new seats but they seem to be a bit pricey. I have seen on ebay sets of seat covers and was wondering if they are legit. I want them to look original leather, and not loose as a goose. Does anyone know of these and or know of any better ideas

[rashid]

Which car do you have?

[carguy13]

you can find really good stuff at junk yards...

[TurboB3]

318is

[Eric325IS]

Yea I had the same problem and purchased some seat covers off of ebay and they fit nicely and don't look like seat covers at all. People have even asked me if I got new seats, but I've been pleased with them.

1992~1999 BMW E36 318 323 325 328 S.LEATHER SEAT COVERS:eBay Motors (item 350226002121 end time Jul-23-09 17:23:05 PDT)

[rashid]

I have the same problem with an e39, 530-2002 & I was surprised yesterday when the dealer told me that the leather skin is not provided by BMW & therefore I have to seek out another source / option. In addition to the worn condition, the front seats also make clicking noise.

I am initially thinking to buy two complete seats in good condition (even with different color coz my ones are tan that can not be found easily), in order to recondition them.

[denyo77]

which model year do you have?

[rashid]

e39, 530 - 2002

[BimmerE39]

Personally, I'd go to a scrap yard and see what you can get. I was stupid and was indecisive on a set of sport seats that came out of a 2002 E39. The yard wanted $400 bucks for both front seats and they were in perfect condition and color matched to my interior. Unfortunately, I didn't pick them up when I had a chance.

[rashid]

I have visited the scrap yard today. very limited options are available that matches my cream interior, but I’ve been promised by one shop to show me a complete interior with the same color by tomorrow.