[ourlee]

I want the regular seats with the M color trim. Would there be an interest in swapping + money if I ordered the carbon seats? What would be a fair price?

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by ourlee

What would be a fair price?

I believe the MSRP from the dealership was something like $35,000 for two seats. A fair price would be $0-$35,000.

[M2Jorge]

Originally Posted by ourlee

I want the regular seats with the M color trim. Would there be an interest in swapping + money if I ordered the carbon seats? What would be a fair price?

If you were closer to me I’d be interested, but surely you’ll find someone

[JustinHEMI]

Daily Downshift is looking for carbons. Not sure what his seats are, though.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

I believe the MSRP from the dealership was something like $35,000 for two seats. A fair price would be $0-$35,000.

$35k for two cf buckets? I sure hope the sarcasm flag was on, there.

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

$35k for two cf buckets? I sure hope the sarcasm flag was on, there.

I took it as poking fun at the guy(s) trying to get 19-20K for theirs. You know, "unicorns."

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

$35k for two cf buckets? I sure hope the sarcasm flag was on, there.

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I took it as poking fun at the guy(s) trying to get 19-20K for theirs. You know, "unicorns."

I mean...https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1854381

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

I mean...https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1854381

Dealerships are retarded. Nothing new. The seats are worth $4500. That's what BMW charges for them.

[ourlee]

100% thinking of the community. I know some guys regret not getting them. The wildcard is who’s paying for the $2500 bmw track thing. Before I order I’ll check in. Trying to make zero cash.

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by ourlee

I want the regular seats with the M color trim. Would there be an interest in swapping + money if I ordered the carbon seats? What would be a fair price?

Hey I'm interested. We can discuss pricing/logistics in dms. I have the M sport seats and could potentially drive down to DE to do the swap in person. Message me on insta @dailydownshift or pm me on this site.

[ourlee]

I’m a ways away from ordering a car. Just feeling it out.

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by ourlee

I’m a ways away from ordering a car. Just feeling it out.

Honestly, if that's the case, I would just get the normal seats and option out the other stuff. If you ever decide to sell the car and someone looks up the options and sees that the expensive carbon buckets are replaced with the base seats, that's a huge red flag.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

Honestly, if that's the case, I would just get the normal seats and option out the other stuff. If you ever decide to sell the car and someone looks up the options and sees that the expensive carbon buckets are replaced with the base seats, that's a huge red flag.

True...and the car will have better resale value (and easier to sell or trade) if the original seats are the sport seats.

[ourlee]

I hear you but I’ll drive the car for 7-8 years then give it to son 1 or 2

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by ourlee

I hear you but I’ll drive the for 7-8 years then give it to son 1 or 2

Regardless then spec the car to how you want it. It's not worth the potential hassle to trade seats. I love the buckets. They are well worth the price.

[soflacarguy]

The only scenarios where this makes sense is if OP wants to sell for a profit, or capture the top speed increase and/or the m driving course - which is $2500 if added separately, as its “discounted” in the carbon pack bundle. Otherwise its really not worth the hassle imho.

Another thought - the buckets are normally able to be added to other M cars for $4500 because one forfeits their normal M performance seats in exchange, which carry their own value.

If Bucket seats = x, and Normal seats = y, then x-y = $4500.

So that dealer asking for 35k for buckets better be prepared to pay 30.5k for normals.

Just saying

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by M2siast

$4k TOPS.

I have seen multiple sets of G8X buckets go for $10k on top of base seats. Whether you choose to believe it or not, the average is $8-12k atm

Especially with all the shortages, they are more demanded than ever. Can probably get $10-15k for them with no trade.

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Dealerships are retarded. Nothing new. The seats are worth $4500. That's what BMW charges for them.

The thing is... they are a $4500 option, but you have to buy them with a $70-100k car. And wait a long ass time to get them, if you can even spec them when you get an allocation.

[1stM]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It sounds like owner’s bias.
I don’t doubt folks over pay for stuff. ADMs exist because of them.

Doesn’t change how much they should go for, which is $4k tops if in like-new condition.
Anything else is desperation. Sell the car and get a new one and pay 4,5k for them.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It sounds like owner’s bias.
I don’t doubt folks over pay for stuff. ADMs exist because of them.

Doesn’t change how much they should go for, which is $4k tops if in like-new condition.
Anything else is desperation. Sell the car and get a new one and pay 4,5k for them.

Again, it really doesn't matter if you agree with it, or what you think they're worth tops, because that's what they go for. That's not bias, that's just the fact of the matter.

I agree it's silly, but things like this are worth what people are willing to pay. Pretty much no supply, and super high demand.

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Again, it really doesn't matter if you agree with it, or what you think they're worth tops, because that's what they go for. That's not bias, that's just the fact of the matter.

I agree it's silly, but things like this are worth what people are willing to pay. Pretty much no supply, and super high demand.

Do you have a link to a successful sale of buckets for the prices you're mentioning? I can go online and list my G87 for $120k, doesn't mean it's actually worth that much lol

[Squidget]

Reading all of this, why would OEM be so desirable at all? Why not just get aftermarket Recaros, or whatever?

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Do you have a link to a successful sale of buckets for the prices you're mentioning? I can go online and list my G87 for $120k, doesn't mean it's actually worth that much lol

Don’t really feel like going through Facebook marketplace, eBay, forums and parts vendors to screenshot old sales and prove a point. Average price on eBay is over $10k with a bunch of listings. And those that are only $10k have cosmetic damage. Go search for yourself and make a conclusion. I’ve been following these prices for like a year.
I know a few people personally that have pocketed that much as well.