What's it like from the back seats?

Judge · 04-01-2009, 03:10 PM

Wanting those extra seats eliminated many a sports car from my list. I often have three other people in my coupe and aside from the inconvenience of moving the seats and praying no one scuffs anything while climbing in it's been well worth it. No one complains and it's more fun to have three people complementing the car instead of one.

That being said, I've never been in the back and despite the obligatory reviewers who say the back seats are for nothing more than groceries and carseats I'm wondering if anyone here has ever given up their keys and gone for a ride in the back?

scorcherjf · 04-01-2009, 03:19 PM

Yea I've ridden in the back when I let my friend and dad drive it. It's actually not that bad - it's about on par with a mini cooper's back seats. Granted I'm pretty short, so I can imagine taller people having problems. Just try and make sure who ever is getting in the back isn't more taller than 6 ft and more than 200 lbs =)

Want135 · 04-01-2009, 03:19 PM

On one of my test drives I had the SA drive me around for a little to see what it was like in the back. I am 5'9" and I was surprised how much room there was in the back seat. I mean it wasn't like sitting in a sedan by any means, but there was enough room in the foot wells where I didn't feel claustrophobic.

lib · 04-01-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Want135

On one of my test drives I had the SA drive me around for a little to see what it was like in the back.

Did you make him wear a funny hat too?

nordique14 · 04-01-2009, 04:28 PM

If you are in a convertible it is very windy in the back!

Linoleum87 · 04-01-2009, 05:02 PM

I cant believe that from the title of this thread, the first thing that came to my mind was NOT a mother joke. I must be getting old. It sneaks up on you I guess...

yourfriend · 04-01-2009, 10:21 PM

the back isn't that bad. i stuck a 6'5" man back there for a 3 hour trip and he could deal...

new2the3 · 04-01-2009, 11:11 PM

the size of the 1 is great for me, I am only 5'4" so there is plenty of room in the back seat behind me. I tried sitting in the back with my driver seat in my position and it was quite spacious

MOCKBA · 04-01-2009, 11:19 PM

Back seats work even for love.

1013mm · 04-01-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

Back seats work even for love.

what?

Mega Man · 04-02-2009, 01:24 AM

Myself (driver: 5'8" @ 140lbs), my dad (shotgun; 6'4"@280lbs), my sister (behind my dad; 5'4"@150lbs), and my GF (behind me; 5'3@110lbs) all rode comfortably for over 3 hours straight.

m7ammed · 04-02-2009, 01:27 AM

I'm 179 cm, I sat in the car in the showroom and I adjusted the front seat to my postion and then sat at the back and it was really comfy. Thats why I don't understand why so many reviews complain about the back seats

TagMan · 04-02-2009, 01:48 AM

Yeah, sure... Had a midget driving up front with a booster seat, and I had no problem in the back at all. After that, it seems to me the car has tremendous back seat room... WTF is wrong with all those critics that don't know what they're talking about?

TM

Thud · 04-02-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scorcherjf

Yea I've ridden in the back when I let my friend and dad drive it. It's actually not that bad - it's about on par with a mini cooper's back seats. Granted I'm pretty short, so I can imagine taller people having problems. Just try and make sure who ever is getting in the back isn't more taller than 6 ft and more than 200 lbs =)

Unless there are tall people in the front, there is far more legroom in the back than the mini cooper. I'd say it's on par with the cooper clubman (which hash more back seat room).

The normal mini cooper has barely enough backseat legroom to handle most small children, and adult amputees.

axoid · 04-02-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

Back seats work even for love.

MOCKBA · 04-02-2009, 01:52 PM

Not too much space remains for a photographer though.

Judge · 04-02-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

Back seats work even for love.

Especially when those back windows are tinted. All the privacy you need.

ZedClever · 04-02-2009, 02:53 PM

I have to say, there is only one seat to be in, in the 1er. DRIVERS! Anyone else should just be lucky to be in there!

shodanusmc · 04-02-2009, 05:15 PM

Out Yorkie is just fine, and likes the back seat, but our 120 pound Cane Corso will only ride in the Front! I put on old WW2 Tanker Helmet, glasses,and a scarf on him and he is just fine.

aarong_m3 · 04-02-2009, 05:23 PM

I'm 5'7" weighing in at 160lbs and i fit in the back ok. I say if your taller than 5'8"/5'9"+ and over 200lbs then there might be a problem. I think it's made for kids, a petite wife and/or pets. My 1974 2oo2 almost has the same problem when people are sitting back there...but then again the rear seat is bench seating for 2.

gtaday51 · 04-02-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

If you are in a convertible it is very windy in the back!

Ohh yeah. I had that experience once in mine. The seats are a bit hard in the vert tho. But they as far legroom. It isnt really a concern like most people say it is. The rear seats in my friends Mustang are smaller.

TagMan · 04-03-2009, 09:14 AM

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Out Yorkie is just fine, and likes the back seat, but our 120 pound Cane Corso will only ride in the Front! I put on old WW2 Tanker Helmet, glasses,and a scarf on him and he is just fine.

I'd like to see a pic of your Cane Corso dressed like that, in the driver's seat.

TM

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scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Yea I've ridden in the back when I let my friend and dad drive it. It's actually not that bad - it's about on par with a mini cooper's back seats. Granted I'm pretty short, so I can imagine taller people having problems. Just try and make sure who ever is getting in the back isn't more taller than 6 ft and more than 200 lbs =)
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Want135 New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Volvo C30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	On one of my test drives I had the SA drive me around for a little to see what it was like in the back. I am 5'9" and I was surprised how much room there was in the back seat. I mean it wasn't like sitting in a sedan by any means, but there was enough room in the foot wells where I didn't feel claustrophobic.
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nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	If you are in a convertible it is very windy in the back!
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Linoleum87 Private First Class 13 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135 M sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (2)	I cant believe that from the title of this thread, the first thing that came to my mind was NOT a mother joke. I must be getting old. It sneaks up on you I guess...
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yourfriend Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 224 Posts Drives: E82 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (0)	the back isn't that bad. i stuck a 6'5" man back there for a 3 hour trip and he could deal...
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new2the3 Colonel 380 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	the size of the 1 is great for me, I am only 5'4" so there is plenty of room in the back seat behind me. I tried sitting in the back with my driver seat in my position and it was quite spacious __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Back seats work even for love. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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m7ammed Captain 210 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	I'm 179 cm, I sat in the car in the showroom and I adjusted the front seat to my postion and then sat at the back and it was really comfy. Thats why I don't understand why so many reviews complain about the back seats __________________ Instgram: @m7m_photo
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TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	Yeah, sure... Had a midget driving up front with a booster seat, and I had no problem in the back at all. After that, it seems to me the car has tremendous back seat room... WTF is wrong with all those critics that don't know what they're talking about? TM __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Not too much space remains for a photographer though. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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ZedClever Private First Class 4 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09 135i space grey/black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I have to say, there is only one seat to be in, in the 1er. DRIVERS! Anyone else should just be lucky to be in there!
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shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	Out Yorkie is just fine, and likes the back seat, but our 120 pound Cane Corso will only ride in the Front! I put on old WW2 Tanker Helmet, glasses,and a scarf on him and he is just fine.
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aarong_m3 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW M5 / 1974 BMW 2002 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Union City, CA - Norcal iTrader: (3)	I'm 5'7" weighing in at 160lbs and i fit in the back ok. I say if your taller than 5'8"/5'9"+ and over 200lbs then there might be a problem. I think it's made for kids, a petite wife and/or pets. My 1974 2oo2 almost has the same problem when people are sitting back there...but then again the rear seat is bench seating for 2. __________________ 2006 BMW M5 7spd SMG/SIlverstone : 2008 BMW 135i SGM/JB2/BMS(SOLD 1/2010) : 1974 BMW 2oo2(5spd w/ 3.91LSD) : 2002 BMW M3(AW/6spd) Sold 8/07 : 2002 BMW 325i(SGM) Sold 12/07 : 1993 BMW 325i Sold 8/04
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