Interior Trim Question

[kevman284]

I need to replace the driver seat in my 318ti, but don't know where to find the trim level specification (this would make things much easier when trying to find replacements at salvage yards). It's a 97 M-sport, seats have black leather bolsters with black cloth in the middle that has gray, almost Oriental looking accents. If anyone knows the trim spec for this or can tell me where/how to find it (it's not listed on the door), I'd appreciate it.


Kevin

[mohaughn]

Isn't the trim level Sport? Sports package has the upgraded sport seats. Or are you looking for a part number? If so, look at realoem, they have part numbers for every different seat broken down by sport, non-sport, leatherette, and color.

[kevman284]

Yeah, I was about to edit that post cause it's not clear. I'm looking for the part number and color specification from BMW so I can make sure a new seat will match what I already have. Thanks!

OEM isn't really helping me too much. Did BMW really need to make so many seat types? In a perfect world, it seems like I'd be able to call up a BMW dealer, give them my VIN, and they'd have a record of what my interior color/specs are. We don't live in a perfect world, do we? Is there some other simple solution to this that I'm missing?