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MEN4CE GTS · 03-19-2017, 11:21 PM

So my GTS arrived yesterday via transport from NJ to Atlanta. As I'm sure is the case for everyone, I was so excited I took her for a drive after thoroughly checking the exterior.

Upon arriving home, I spent some time in the cockpit just checking things out. Everything was perfect until I got out and noticed the stitching had come loose on the driver's seat. The location is up near the left shoulder. Clearly disappointed, but I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience?

dr.mba · 03-19-2017, 11:28 PM

There is clearly an issue with the leather stitching on the F8x platform. You're not the first one to complain but probably the earliest case since you just took delivery and it's already there! If you search the forum you'll find similar occurrences (2 that I know of)

PS> Obviously this is unacceptable and will be covered under warranty

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SakhirM4 · 03-19-2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.mba

There is clearly an issue with the leather stitching on the F8x platform. You're not the first one to complain but probably the earliest case since you just took delivery and it's already there! If you search the forum you'll find similar occurrences (2 that I know of)

PS> Obviously this is unacceptable and will be covered under warranty

M

A few examples is evidence of a clear issue? There have been thousands of F8X cars built. I have had mine almost three years with no issues and have many friends that own them and they have not had problems. His seat should be fixed, but it is not an epidemic.

dr.mba · 03-19-2017, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

A few examples is evidence of a clear issue? There have been thousands of F8X cars built. I have had mine almost three years with no issues and have many friends that own them and they have not had problems. His seat should be fixed, but it is not an epidemic.

I certainly don't mean to say it's an epidemic, however I have been on the F10 and F15 forums for years and I don't remember anyone ever complaining about their leather coming undone or having excess wear. This seems to be a real issue to me.

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SakhirM4 · 03-19-2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.mba

I certainly don't mean to say it's an epidemic, however I have been on the F10 and F15 forums for years and I don't remember anyone ever complaining about their leather coming undone or having excess wear. This seems to be a real issue to me.

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Guess it is a difference in language. To me, a handful of cars that have a stitching problem out of hundreds of thousands is not a real issue.

MW16M3 · 03-20-2017, 12:54 AM

Are you serious? First of all..Out of hundreds of thousands? We're not talking mass produced 320i. We're talking M...Even more specific an M4 GTS. Obviously, this is not some sort of anomaly.

Hope BMW sends him a new seat and he keeps the old one...There's no excuse for this.

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Guess it is a difference in language. To me, a handful of cars that have a stitching problem out of hundreds of thousands is not a real issue.

LukeM15 · 03-20-2017, 01:44 AM

OP congrats on the car sucks about the seat, BMW will set things right just take it to the dealer.

TT1351 · 03-20-2017, 04:53 AM

Yes it appears to be a real issue, a real inconvenience but certainly not the end of the world, every once in a while an imperfection will surface and that is why we have a warrenty, I have no doubt BMW will correct this to your satisfaction. If every seat was like this and BMW did nothing, that would be the issue. So cheer up, the sky is not falling!

SakhirM4 · 03-20-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MW16M3

Are you serious? First of all..Out of hundreds of thousands? We're not talking mass produced 320i. We're talking M...Even more specific an M4 GTS. Obviously, this is not some sort of anomaly.

Hope BMW sends him a new seat and he keeps the old one...There's no excuse for this.

Yes, I am serious. I agree it is an issue with this seat and that BMW should fix his seat! I just don't think it is an F8X issue and that the sky is falling.

smh_amg_m4gts · 03-20-2017, 08:25 PM

Time for euro seats!

04RC51 · 03-25-2017, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MW16M3

Are you serious? First of all..Out of hundreds of thousands? We're not talking mass produced 320i. We're talking M...Even more specific an M4 GTS. Obviously, this is not some sort of anomaly.

Hope BMW sends him a new seat and he keeps the old one...There's no excuse for this.

Haha, this is so funny! It's just an M car bro, relax. Sure it's a nice one but things happen and it'll get fixed. There is ZERO chance he gets the current seat. He's not entitled to it?

Next people will start talking about diminished value claims and demanding a new car like the rest of the loons.

te37 · 04-12-2017, 09:54 AM

Woodstock?! I'll see you around mate.... weather is getting nice and pollen is going away

VCP · 04-12-2017, 11:24 AM

Maybe the Fat guy in a little coat situation? Some of those transport guys are pretty big LOL

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dr.mba Captain 276 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2017 F. Grey M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	There is clearly an issue with the leather stitching on the F8x platform. You're not the first one to complain but probably the earliest case since you just took delivery and it's already there! If you search the forum you'll find similar occurrences (2 that I know of) PS> Obviously this is unacceptable and will be covered under warranty M __________________ A mind is a terrible thing to waste Last edited by dr.mba; 03-19-2017 at 11:29 PM.. Reason: had to add a comment
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