Was Z4 ever

Fatqats

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Hi Folks, I've just had my first bad experience with BMW and wanted to give warning(NA-BMW take note). The third week of ownership of my fully optioned Z-4 I noticed a very small wear mark on the drivers seat (left side). Of course this is the area I touch when I enter the car. I'm 6.2 and have this seat set all the way back. I advised my dealer (Weber BMW) about the problem. They said they would have their tanner check it out. Well, over the past 8 months they have been constantly reminded of the situation. (BTW: I think this dealer is fantastic and have only received great service). Trying to make a long story short: My wife took the car in today (I had to work!)and a FACTORY tech said it was normal wear and tear and for me to "pound sand". Bull Hockey!!! I've owned 3 other cars, 2 american made and a 560 SL MB (NA-BMW take note: The MB is a low seating sports car also!) and I have NEVER had a problem with the leather. I love this car and purchased it for the car itself and BMW's reputation. If they would have told me to "pound sand" earlier at least I could have purchased car seat to protect the darn thing. Now the wear mark is quite a bit larger and looks like S%&@. Folks, I recommend not purchasing anything from BMW until they get their workmanship/materials up to what all of us think is BMW standards. Not much to ask for from a BMW - is it?. It took me 2 months to decide between a used MB 500SL or this car - guess I made a bad choice. I now step-off my soapbox.
 

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My roadster's seat bolster wore, left side where I first touch the seat upon entering. They (BMW) replaced the leather on the bolster and now the new one has done the same thing. I am out of warranty so I have to fix it myself.
 

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Sorry to hear Fatqats, it's funny that we both purchased our cars from Weber BMW.

If it makes you feel any better, I have the same problem on my M3 even though I make it a habit to wear soft pants or shorts when driving.
 
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It's not limited to the Z4 - my 330cic has the same wear. I haven't pursued it, I assumed it was "normal" wear and tear, although I'm not happy about it.....
 


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