heated seats... worth it? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

cfos · 09-26-2005, 11:41 AM

Thanks for your post RN. I lived in Galveston from 99-03 and appreciate hearing from someone in a wam(er) climate. I just added them to my build list.

St. Louis Boxster · 09-26-2005, 12:39 PM

I live in St. Louis and heated seats are a must have in this weather. Nothing better on those chilly "Top Down" days.

cfos · 09-26-2005, 12:42 PM

Thanks for your post SLB. I've just a few days left to add any extras on my build.

trogdor · 09-26-2005, 01:23 PM

I just bought one with heated seats - after many years driving Miatas without and then the boxster with, I'd say go for it. I've gotten to use them a few times on chilly nights and it does help although I suspect it'll be even more welcome on very cold mornings even iwth the top up.

longislander1 · 09-26-2005, 01:41 PM

Have 'em. Used 'em already on a chilly late afternoon. Wouldn't be without them.

09-26-2005, 01:52 PM

for $480 it's a good deal

SD987 · 09-26-2005, 02:29 PM

I agree that heated seats in a convertible are a nice touch, but less necessary in the 987 than in other convertibles I've owned (BMW and Saab), because the HVAC in the 987 is definitely superior to other cars both on the heating and cooling end. Maybe it's because the cabin is so small, maybe it's the mid-engine design...don't know, but it works great top up or down.

slogans7 · 09-26-2005, 04:43 PM

My wife demanded that any convertible we bought had to have them. She was right. As much as I thought they would be too froo-froo, I now love them. It's great to keep the top down on chilly mornings or evenings, put on a little heat and warm up my, um, seat.

MNBoxster · 09-26-2005, 05:21 PM

Hi,

Even though I've driven my Boxster quite comfortably in 40°-50° weather (Windstop on, side windows up, heater on vent/floor), I wish I had the heated seat option.

I am intrigued by several aftermarket kits, especially those using a carbon-fibre matrix rather than a traditional single heating coil. I am currently looking into several of the models offered by this company to retrofit into my car: http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/seatheatac.html

These are actually less expensive than the Factory option, of course with these, you do the work.

Happy Motoring!...Jim'99

Rail26 · 09-26-2005, 05:32 PM

I live in the desert and while the days are smokin' hot...the nights are nice and cool and heated seats have been a must. Definitely go for the heated seats...everyone has already listed the reasons!