It's part of the sport package on the 335i. Seems like a lot of them have that package as it also has the stiffer sport suspension. Without sport package they should have the lower bolster "regular" seats.

328 they have as an example of the standard 3 series seats

http://www.reevesimportmotorcars.com...2F-fi-coupe%2F

So I've got to drop down to the 328 if I want regular seats? If so, I can go drive one. Find out if the "regular" seats are the bomb. ICan I put a "regular" 328 seat in the 335i?

428i luxury line also looks like it has traditional seats.

You could.... use them for your boat? :shrug:

Yeah, I don't know how easy they are to find so you can actually try them out and make sure they'd fit in a 335i... the sports seats would probably have to be good enough, just in case.

Don't need to go down to a 328i for the regular seats. That was just to show you what that look like since those since they are also the standard on the 335 (those without the sport package option). Like you said its at the same place to give you a chance to compare.

The BMW dealership is the place where you know the GM? Ask him, maybe he'll try to work out something if they can't find a 335 without sport seats.

Obviously not an interesting example but just to show you such a thing exists:

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...8684/overview/

No, he is KIA. But he's been around for 20+ years as a general manager so he knows a lot of them or use to work for a different brand.

He will be able to hook me up with a BMW dealer.

There ya go. They do exist. That looks like a normal seat. I do have some time to find a 335i with regular seats before I start the commute. And really even longer because there is really nothing wrong with the Mustang.

I'm just going to have to put off the decision until after I get back from training in 2.5 weeks or go to some lots in Austin??

I'm not ready to throw in the towel that there isn't a BMW for me out there.

There should be plenty of 335s out there but might just have to be a little patient and maybe cast a wider net. Your friend may have some suggestions of how to hunt one down.

An Austin example that may be a touch too old but nice color combo.
http://www.bmwofaustin.com/detail-20...-13113599.html

BMW website has a CPO search.

http://cpo.bmwusa.com/index.htm

Fantastic. Going to have to be more patient.